All local rules for E.D. Pa., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
Silent on page limits for civil motions. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1 (silent) ↗
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) ↗
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. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1(c) ↗
Silent on motion hearing dates. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1 (silent) ↗
(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) ↗
(f) Any interested party may request oral argument on a motion. The court may dispose of a motion without oral argument. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1(f) ↗
II. Assignment of Matters to Magistrate Judges in Civil Matters. In General. In accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Judges, each district judge shall have an assigned magistrate judge. Matters shall be referred to magistrate judges at the direction of the district judge to whom the case is assigned. E.D. Pa. L.R. 72.1(II) ↗
Judge Rufe has not published individual standing orders or departure orders. All motion practice before this judge follows the E.D. Pa. Local Rules without modification — the requirements shown above are the complete picture.