All local rules for D. Mass., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
Q23: Other than the presumptive pages limits for memoranda under Rule 7.1(b), do you have any other requirements or preferences about the filing of dispositive motions? A23: No.
Q23: Other than the presumptive pages limits for memoranda under Rule 7.1(b), do you have any other requirements or preferences about the filing of dispositive motions? A23: No.
Do you typically allow reply briefs and/or surreply briefs? A25: Yes, Upon request for good cause Q26: If you allow reply and/or surreply briefs, do you impose a page limit? A26: Yes, depends on issue(s) and complexity
In connection with dispositive motions, do you require the filing of any courtesy copies of exhibits, depositions and/or other materials in addition to the electronic versions that are filed on ECF? A24: No. ... Do you require the parties to provide a courtesy copy of trial exhibits to the Court before trial? A49: No.
A party making a motion for default judgment shall comply with all the requirements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 55 and shall include the filing of affidavits showing the amount of damages. The moving party shall also submit an appropriate form of default judgment in the fashion of the draft order attached hereto as Appendix A; ... The Court will take up the motion for default judgment on the papers at the conclusion of the 14 day period
Do you typically hold a hearing on motions to dismiss? A27: often hold hearings but not every case. Depends on issues. Q28: Do you typically hold a hearing on summary judgment motions? A28: Often hold hearings but not every case. Depends on issues. Q29: ... A29: Generally no time limits but as arguments develop or become repetitive the parties may be instucted to move along to another topic or wrap up
Typically, do you resolve discovery motions or do you refer them to the magistrate judge? A16: I typically refer them to the magistrate judge.
Do you typically hold a hearing on discovery? A17: No.
the undersigned judge, as a matter of policy, strongly encourages the participation of relatively inexperienced attorneys in all court proceedings including but not limited to initial scheduling conferences, status conferences, hearings on discovery motions and dispositive motions, and examination of witnesses at trial. ... relatively inexperienced attorneys who seek to participate in evidentiary hearings of substantial complexity, such as examining a witness at trial, should be accompanied and supervised by a more experienced attorney unless the court gives leave to do otherwise. Source ↗