All local rules for D. Mass., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
Do you typically allow reply briefs and/or surreply briefs? A25: No. Only with leave of court for good cause shown. Q26: ... A26: Yes. No more than ten (10) pages.
Do you typically hold a hearing on motions to dismiss? A27: Sometimes in conjunction with the scheduling conference but not usually Q28: ... A28: Only when one or more issues are not sufficiently briefed Q29: ... A29: 15 minutes per side
Do you typically hear motions in limine at the final pretrial conference? A46: I announce my tentative rulings and give counsel a chance to dissuade me.
As of Fall 2022, are there any case events that you routinely conduct via Zoom in civil cases? If so, what are they? A82: No. Q83: ... A83: No. Q84: ... A84: For good cause shown.
Counsel may be given a continuance only if actually engaged on trial.
Typically, do you resolve discovery motions or do you refer them to the magistrate judge? A16: I typically refer them to the magistrate judge
I advise counsel that most discovery motions are unnecessary and that if I determine that either or both counsel are being obstreperous, I may impose sanctions
Do you typically hold a hearing on discovery? A17: No. Q18: ... A18: I discourage discovery motions in the first place, usually send them to the magistrate judge and impose sanctions against obstructive counsel