All local rules for E.D. Pa., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
In accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Judges, each district judge shall have an assigned magistrate judge. (p. 50)
Matters shall be referred to magistrate judges at the direction of the district judge to whom the case is assigned. (p. 50)
Local R. Civ. P. 72.1(II)
“Counsel may request a telephone or video conference with Judge Hodge to resolve straightforward discovery disputes and other issues, but complicated matters should be resolved by formal motion and briefing.” · Policies and Procedures
“In most cases, the Court expects to rule promptly on discovery motions and may decide such motions during a video conference.” · Policies and Procedures
No motion or other application pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing discovery or pursuant to this rule shall be made unless it contains a certification of counsel that the parties, after reasonable effort, are unable to resolve the dispute. (p. 30)
Local R. Civ. P. 26.1(f)
“Counsel must make a substantive effort to address all discovery disputes with opposing counsel before requesting Judge Hodge's assistance and submit a certification to that end along with any discovery motions.” · Policies and Procedures
“Meet and Confer Certification with Motions:1 Counsel contemplating filing any motion, including a motion under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 or 56, 28 U.S.C. §1441, or 28 U.S.C. §1404, shall contact opposing counsel prior to filing to discuss the substance of the contemplated motion and to provide an opportunity to cure any alleged pleading deficiencies or strike certain matter to see if the filing of the contemplated motion is then necessary.” · Policies and Procedures
“This conference shall take place at least seven (7) days before the filing of the motion.” · Policies and Procedures
“The parties shall conduct substantive verbal communications.” · Policies and Procedures
“Exchanges of letters or emails are insufficient.” · Policies and Procedures
“A report that opposing counsel was not available or that the parties made reasonable but unsuccessful efforts to meet and confer is likewise insufficient.” · Policies and Procedures
“1 This directive shall not apply to cases in which either side is pro se, or to bankruptcy or Social Security appeals.” · Policies and Procedures
“The Court will deny any motion that fails to conform to these requirements.” · Policies and Procedures
“When a discovery dispute arises, counsel are strongly urged to settle it among themselves.” · Policies and Procedures
it contains a certification of counsel that the parties, after reasonable effort, are unable to resolve the dispute. (p. 30)
Local R. Civ. P. 26.1(f)
“Counsel must make a substantive effort to address all discovery disputes with opposing counsel before requesting Judge Hodge's assistance and submit a certification to that end along with any discovery motions.” · Policies and Procedures
“If the parties cannot reach a resolution that eliminates the need for any of the above-mentioned motions, counsel for the moving party shall include, along with the” · Policies and Procedures
“motion, a Certification indicating the date(s) of discussion(s) and shall inform the court of the parties' inability to reach a resolution.” · Policies and Procedures
“The Court will deny any motion that fails to conform to these requirements.” · Policies and Procedures
“All motions must contain the certification required under Local Civil Rule 26.1(f).” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Judge Hodge permits communications with Chambers by telephone, or letter sent via email regarding scheduling and other non-substantive matters.” · Policies and Procedures
“An email request without a letter will not be considered.” · Policies and Procedures
“All other issues must be addressed by an appropriate motion or other document filed on the docket.” · Policies and Procedures
“Counsel may request a telephone or video conference with Judge Hodge to resolve straightforward discovery disputes and other issues, but complicated matters should be resolved by formal motion and briefing.” · Policies and Procedures
“Counsel should submit a letter by email to Chambers summarizing the reason for the requested telephone conference.” · Policies and Procedures
“An email request without a letter attached will not be considered.” · Policies and Procedures
Every motion pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing discovery (p. 29)
Local R. Civ. P. 26.1(b)
“Counsel may request a telephone or video conference with Judge Hodge to resolve straightforward discovery disputes and other issues, but complicated matters should be resolved by formal motion and briefing.” · Policies and Procedures
“Counsel should submit a letter by email to Chambers summarizing the reason for the requested telephone conference.” · Policies and Procedures
“An email request without a letter attached will not be considered.” · Policies and Procedures
“However, if after making a good faith effort, counsel are unable to resolve a disputed issue, counsel for the aggrieved party shall file with the Court a motion in conformity with Local Civil Rule 26.1(b), with a form of order, and short brief not to exceed five (5) pages describing the disputed issue(s).” · Policies and Procedures
Every motion pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governing discovery shall identify and provide, verbatim, the relevant parts of the interrogatory, request, answer, response, objection, notice, subpoena, or depositions in the party’s memorandum. (p. 29)
Counsel may also identify the disputed discovery in an attached exhibit, provided that the exhibit clearly identifies the relevant portions. (p. 29)
Any party responding to the motion shall provide, verbatim, any other part that the party believes necessary to the court's consideration of the motion. (p. 29)
A routine motion to compel answers to interrogatories or to compel compliance with a request for production under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34, wherein it is averred that no response or objection has been timely served, need have no accompanying brief, and need have no copy of the interrogatories or Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34 request attached. (p. 30)
Every motion shall be accompanied by a form of order which, if approved by the court, would grant the relief sought by the motion. (p. 18)
Every motion not certified as uncontested, or not governed by Local Civil Rule 26.1(g), shall be accompanied by a brief containing a concise statement of the legal contentions and authorities relied upon in support of the motion. (p. 18)
Unless the Court directs otherwise, any party opposing the motion shall serve a brief in opposition together with such answer or other response that may be appropriate, within fourteen (14) days after service of the motion and supporting brief. (p. 18)
Counsel are directed to consult each judge’s policies and procedures. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 26.1(b), 26.1(g), 7.1(a), 7.1(c)
“However, if after making a good faith effort, counsel are unable to resolve a disputed issue, counsel for the aggrieved party shall file with the Court a motion in conformity with Local Civil Rule 26.1(b), with a form of order, and short brief not to exceed five (5) pages describing the disputed issue(s).” · Policies and Procedures
“Within seven (7) days of the filing of the motion, any counsel opposing the motion shall file with a Court a response to the motion not to exceed five (5) pages in conformity with Local Rule 26.1(b).” · Policies and Procedures
The Court may require or permit additional briefs or submissions if the Court deems them necessary. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 7.1(c)
“Reply briefs, addressing only issues raised in the brief in opposition and not repeating arguments in the brief, may be filed within seven (7) days of service of the opponent's brief in opposition and shall be limited to ten (10) pages.” · Policies and Procedures
“The parties must seek leave of court prior to filing a surreply.” · Policies and Procedures
“If leave is granted, surreplies may not exceed five (5) pages.” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
Any interested party may request oral argument on a motion. The court may dispose of a motion without oral argument. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 7.1(f)
“The Court will determine the need for a telephone or video conference with counsel to discuss the motion on a case-by-case basis.” · Policies and Procedures
“Not all requests for oral argument will be granted but will be determined by the judge on a case-by-case basis.” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“An email request without a letter attached will not be considered.” · Policies and Procedures
“The Court will deny any motion that fails to conform to these requirements.” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“The Court will determine the need for a telephone or video conference with counsel to discuss the motion on a case-by-case basis.” · Policies and Procedures
“A party desiring oral argument should request it by letter or in the body of the motion or responsive pleading.” · Policies and Procedures
“If Judge Hodge believes oral argument will be helpful in deciding a matter, she will schedule it, particularly when it involves a dispositive motion.” · Policies and Procedures
The court may dispose of a motion without oral argument. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 7.1(f)
“If Judge Hodge believes oral argument will be helpful in deciding a matter, she will schedule it, particularly when it involves a dispositive motion.” · Policies and Procedures
“Not all requests for oral argument will be granted but will be determined by the judge on a case-by-case basis.” · Policies and Procedures
Any interested party may request oral argument on a motion. (p. 18)
Local R. Civ. P. 7.1(f)
“A party desiring oral argument should request it by letter or in the body of the motion or responsive pleading.” · Policies and Procedures
“Not all requests for oral argument will be granted but will be determined by the judge on a case-by-case basis.” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Counsel must comply with the Court’s Protocols for Remote Proceedings, found in the “News & Announcements” section of the Court’s website – www.paed.uscourts.gov.” · Policies and Procedures
“Judge Hodge will issue an Order for a Rule 16 scheduling conference to be held by videoconferencing or in person (or, in the case of pro se parties, on the record).” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Thus, Judge Hodge encourages all counsel, regardless of years in the profession, who have skilled knowledge on the matter to be given the opportunity to appear and make argument before the Court.” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Since trial and hearing dates are set in advance, Judge Hodge is extremely reluctant to grant continuances especially if the attorneys have not been diligent in moving the case forward.” · Policies and Procedures
“However, the Court will consider such continuance requests upon a showing of compelling circumstances and good cause.” · Policies and Procedures
No judicial proceedings may be broadcast by radio or television, or filmed by still or motion-picture camera or other electronic device, (p. 52)
Except as provided by any applicable standing court order concerning electronic devices, no cameras, broadcasting mechanisms, or electronic device capable of filming or recording may be brought into, or retained or operated within, any district court courtroom or any hall on the same floor as such courtroom. (p. 52)
Local R. Civ. P. 83.3(a), (b)
Nothing posted.
No attorney shall, without just cause, fail to appear when that attorney's case is before the court on a call, motion, pretrial proceeding, or trial, (p. 66)
Any attorney who fails to comply with (a) or (b) may be disciplined as the court shall deem just. (p. 66)
Local R. Civ. P. 83.6.1(b), (c)
“Counsel should submit a letter by email to Chambers summarizing the reason for the requested telephone conference.” · Policies and Procedures
“An email request without a letter attached will not be considered.” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“The initial filing by the moving party should not exceed twenty-five (25) double-spaced, typewritten pages, excluding the Statement of Undisputed Material Facts.” · Policies and Procedures
“The response may not exceed twenty-five (25) pages.” · Policies and Procedures
“The reply may not exceed ten (10) pages.” · Policies and Procedures
“The surreply must specify the relevant exhibit, page, and line numbers when referring to the record and may not exceed ten (10) pages.” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
Unless the Court directs otherwise, any party opposing the motion shall serve a brief in opposition together with such answer or other response that may be appropriate, within fourteen (14) days after service of the motion and supporting brief. (p. 18)
Local Civ. R. 7.1(c)
“Response of Non-Moving Party: The non-moving party shall file a response within twenty-eight (28) days after the Motion for Summary Judgment is served, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.” · Policies and Procedures
“Reply of Moving Party: The movant shall file a reply and the reply must be filed not later than fourteen (14) days after the response from the non-moving party is served, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.” · Policies and Procedures
“Surreply of Non-Moving Party (Optional): The non-moving party may, within seven (7) days after the reply is received, file a surreply.” · Policies and Procedures
“Motions for summary judgment and/or Daubert motions” · Report of Rule 26(f) Meeting
“30 days after close of expert discovery” · Report of Rule 26(f) Meeting
“Responses to dispositive motions” · Report of Rule 26(f) Meeting
“30 days after dispositive motions deadline” · Report of Rule 26(f) Meeting
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“Counsel contemplating filing any motion, including a motion under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 or 56, 28 U.S.C. §1441, or 28 U.S.C. §1404, shall contact opposing counsel prior to filing to discuss the substance of the contemplated motion and to provide an opportunity to cure any alleged pleading deficiencies or strike certain matter to see if the filing of the contemplated motion is then necessary.” · Policies and Procedures
“This conference shall take place at least seven (7) days before the filing of the motion.” · Policies and Procedures
“The parties shall conduct substantive verbal communications.” · Policies and Procedures
“Exchanges of letters or emails are insufficient.” · Policies and Procedures
“A report that opposing counsel was not available or that the parties made reasonable but unsuccessful efforts to meet and confer is likewise insufficient.” · Policies and Procedures
“This directive shall not apply to cases in which either side is pro se, or to bankruptcy or Social Security appeals.” · Policies and Procedures
“The Court will deny any motion that fails to conform to these requirements.” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“Initial Filing of Moving Party: A party moving under Rule 56 may move without reference to supporting affidavits or other evidence and, in doing so, the party making the motion shall: (1) identify in outline form the issue(s) and/or sub-issue(s) as to which the Motion is directed; (2) affirm, on the basis prescribed in Rule 11, that there is no legally sufficient evidentiary basis for the non-movant to prevail upon the issues so identified; (3) provide a separate, concise Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, as described below; and (4) request judgment.” · Policies and Procedures
“The initial filing of the moving party must include a concise Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, which sets forth, in numbered paragraphs, the material facts that the moving party contends are undisputed and entitle the movant to judgment as a matter of law.” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“The initial filing by the moving party should not exceed twenty-five (25) double-spaced, typewritten pages, excluding the Statement of Undisputed Material Facts.” · Policies and Procedures
“The initial filing of the moving party must include a concise Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, which sets forth, in numbered paragraphs, the material facts that the moving party contends are undisputed and entitle the movant to judgment as a matter of law.” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“The initial filing of the moving party must include a concise Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, which sets forth, in numbered paragraphs, the material facts that the moving party contends are undisputed and entitle the movant to judgment as a matter of law.” · Policies and Procedures
“Each factual assertion shall be accompanied by a citation to the specific portion(s) of the record that support the assertion, including the exhibit, page, and line number.” · Policies and Procedures
“The movant shall provide a Word document of the Statement of Undisputed Material Facts to opposing counsel.” · Policies and Procedures
“Opposition to a Motion for Summary Judgment shall include a separate filing of a Statement of Material Facts, responding to the numbered paragraphs in the movant's Statement of Undisputed Material Facts using the Word version of the Statement of Undisputed Material Facts provided by the moving party.” · Policies and Procedures
“The responding party also shall set forth, in separate numbered paragraphs, any additional facts which the respondent contends preclude summary judgment.” · Policies and Procedures
“Where applicable, references to such evidence must include specific citations to exhibit, page, and line number.” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“Parties are encouraged to submit a joint appendix of all exhibits with the moving party's briefings.” · Policies and Procedures
“If that is not practical, then the parties may file separate appendices, and the responding party must cite to the moving party's appendix wherever possible.” · Policies and Procedures
“Appendices, whether joint or separate, must include a table of contents.” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“The reply must specify the relevant exhibit, page, and line numbers when referring to the record.” · Policies and Procedures
“The surreply must specify the relevant exhibit, page, and line numbers when referring to the record and may not exceed ten (10) pages.” · Policies and Procedures
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“Counsel shall include specific dates for all pretrial deadlines in accordance with the template for standard cases provided in Schedule A of this document.” · Report of Rule 26(f) Meeting
“Motions for summary judgment and/or Daubert motions” · Report of Rule 26(f) Meeting
“30 days after close of expert discovery” · Report of Rule 26(f) Meeting
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
In the absence of a timely response, the motion may be granted as uncontested except as provided under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56, or otherwise prohibited by law. (p. 18)
Local Civ. R. 7.1(c)
“Counsel contemplating filing any motion, including a motion under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 or 56, 28 U.S.C. §1441, or 28 U.S.C. §1404, shall contact opposing counsel prior to filing to discuss the substance of the contemplated motion and to provide an opportunity to cure any alleged pleading deficiencies or strike certain matter to see if the filing of the contemplated motion is then necessary.” · Policies and Procedures
“The Court will deny any motion that fails to conform to these requirements.” · Policies and Procedures
No admission shall be effective until such time as the fee has been paid, except that any counsel appearing in a case transferred pursuant to an Order of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation need not pay such a fee. (p. 56)
Standing Order (Feb. 13, 2023); LCvR 83.5.2(b); form
Nothing posted.
(a) Except for attorneys appearing on behalf of the United States Government or a department or agency thereof pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.5(e), any attorney who is not a member of the bar of this court shall, in each proceeding in which that attorney desires to appear, have as associate counsel of record a member of the bar of this court upon whom all pleadings, motions, notices and other papers can be served conformably to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the local rules of this court. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(a)
Nothing posted.
(b) An attorney who is not a member of the bar of this Court shall not actively participate in the conduct of any trial or pre-trial or post-trial proceeding before this Court unless, upon motion of a member of the bar of this Court containing a verified application, leave to do so shall have been granted. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(b)
Nothing posted.
C. I state that I am at present a member of the aforesaid bar(s) in good standing, and that I will demean myself as an attorney of this court uprightly and according to law, and that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States. (p. 2)
The undersigned member of the bar of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania hereby moves for the admission of _______________________________________________ to practice in said court pursuant to Local Rule of Civil Procedure 83.5.2(b), and certify that I know (or after reasonable inquiry believe) that the applicant is a member in good standing of the above-referenced state and federal court(s) and that the applicant's private and personal character is good. (p. 3)
Court form
Nothing posted.
(b) An attorney who is not a member of the bar of this Court shall not actively participate in the conduct of any trial or pre-trial or post-trial proceeding before this Court unless, upon motion of a member of the bar of this Court containing a verified application, leave to do so shall have been granted. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(b); court form
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“All applications to appear pro hac vice must be approved before the conference.” · Policies and Procedures
________________ is DIRECTED to request ECF filing access using their PACER Account1. (p. 1)
Court form (proposed order)
Nothing posted.
At least one associate counsel shall maintain their appearance on the docket until the conclusion of the case or until granted leave to withdraw by the court. (p. 56)
(a) Except for attorneys appearing on behalf of the United States Government or a department or agency thereof pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.5(e), any attorney who is not a member of the bar of this court shall, in each proceeding in which that attorney desires to appear, have as associate counsel of record a member of the bar of this court upon whom all pleadings, motions, notices and other papers can be served conformably to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the local rules of this court. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(a)-(b)
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
No admission shall be effective until such time as the fee has been paid, except that any counsel appearing in a case transferred pursuant to an Order of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation need not pay such a fee. (p. 56)
LCvR 83.5.2(b)
Nothing posted.
I, _________________________________________ the undersigned, am an attorney who is not currently admitted to either the bar of this court or the bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and I hereby apply for admission to practice in this court pursuant to Local Rule of Civil Procedure 83.5.2(b) to represent ________________________. (p. 2)
Standing Order (Feb. 13, 2023); court form
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
(e) Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state, territory, or the District of Columbia may, without being admitted generally as an attorney of this Court, act as an attorney in this Court on behalf of the United States Government or any of its departments or agencies. (p. 53)
LCvR 83.5(e); 83.5.2(a)
Nothing posted.
Judge Hodge permits communications with Chambers by telephone, or letter sent via email regarding scheduling and other non-substantive matters. An email request without a letter will not be considered. All other issues must be addressed by an appropriate motion or other document filed on the docket. Under no circumstances may any party or counsel communicate ex parte with any Chambers personnel concerning substantive matters. Law clerks may not render advice to counsel and have no authority to grant continuances or any other relief. Judge Hodge prohibits any communications to her personal email.
Silent on page limits for opposition briefs. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1 (silent) ↗
Silent on page limits for reply briefs. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1 (silent) ↗
Any brief or memorandum filed in support of the motion should be limited to twenty-five (25) pages. Any brief or memorandum filed in opposition or in response to a motion is subject to the same page limitation.
Reply briefs, addressing only issues raised in the brief in opposition and not repeating arguments in the brief, may be filed within seven (7) days of service of the opponent's brief in opposition and shall be limited to ten (10) pages. The parties must seek leave of court prior to filing a surreply. If leave is granted, surreplies may not exceed five (5) pages.
Artificial Intelligence: Anyone—counsel or pro se litigant—using Generative Artificial Intelligence (“GAI”) in connection with the filing of a pleading, motion, or paper in this Court or the serving/delivering of a request, response, or objection to discovery must comply with Rule 11(b) and Rule 26(g) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and any other relevant rule, including all applicable ethical rules. Policies § I.G.3 -- Artificial Intelligence ↗
Parties must provide one (1) courtesy copy to the Court of any document submitted which is twenty-five (25) pages or more, including exhibits. The exhibits in the Court's courtesy copy shall be printed double-sided and clearly marked, tabbed, and bound in a 3-ring binder.
Parties must provide one (1) courtesy copy to the Court of any document submitted which is twenty-five (25) pages or more, including exhibits. The exhibits in the Court's courtesy copy shall be printed double-sided and clearly marked, tabbed, and bound in a 3-ring binder. Courtesy copies should be delivered by first-class mail or other delivery service. Courtesy copies will not be accepted via email.
(a) Every motion shall be accompanied by a form of order which, if approved by the court, would grant the relief sought by the motion. Every response in opposition to a motion shall be accompanied by a form of order, which, if approved by the court, will deny or amend the relief sought by the motion. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1(a) ↗
Proposed orders should be attached to corresponding motions or memoranda of law. Submission of pleadings, motions, or other filings to Chambers by any method other than ECF is not permitted. Except as expressly provided in Section I.C. Stipulations (above), the Court will not act on any submission that has not been docketed.
Judge Hodge will only consider entry of stipulated confidentiality or sealing orders if the parties demonstrate that "good cause" exists pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(c)(1)(G). See Pansy v. Borough of Stroudsburg, 23 F.3d 772, 786 (3d Cir. 1994). All such orders must contain the following language (or language substantially similar): "The Court retains the right to allow disclosure of any subject covered by this stipulation or to modify this stipulation at any time in the interest of justice."
A party moving under Rule 56 may move without reference to supporting affidavits or other evidence and, in doing so, the party making the motion shall: (1) identify in outline form the issue(s) and/or sub-issue(s) as to which the Motion is directed; (2) affirm, on the basis prescribed in Rule 11, that there is no legally sufficient evidentiary basis for the non-movant to prevail upon the issues so identified; (3) provide a separate, concise Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, as described below; and (4) request judgment. The initial filing by the moving party should not exceed twenty-five (25) double-spaced, typewritten pages, excluding the Statement of Undisputed Material Facts. The initial filing of the moving party must include a concise Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, which sets forth, in numbered paragraphs, the material facts that the moving party contends are undisputed and entitle the movant to judgment as a matter of law. Each factual assertion shall be accompanied by a citation to the specific portion(s) of the record that support the assertion, including the exhibit, page, and line number. The movant shall provide a Word document of the Statement of Undisputed Material Facts to opposing counsel. The non-moving party shall file a response within twenty-eight (28) days after the Motion for Summary Judgment is served, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Source ↗