Procedures verified July 16, 2026
Judge Sam R. Cummings -- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
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Key Traps — Where Counsel Gets Caught
- 1. No briefing orders will be entered. The Court will entertain only motions and responses but no replies unless otherwise ordered.
- 2. The Court does not recognize vacation letters. Counsel must advise the Court of any conflicts by filing motions for extension or continuance.
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