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II.   Motions

1. Filing of motion papers. All pleadings shall be filed electronically in compliance with the Court's Administrative Procedures for Electronic Case Filing posted on the Court's website. If an exception to the electronic filing requirement exists as defined in Electronic Procedure 3, all papers shall be filed in the Clerk's Office. If filing an emergency motion or motion for expedited hearing, counsel should call Ms. Erickson in Bay City at (989) 894-8844, or Ms. McFarlane in Flint at (810) 235-2039 so that the motion can be immediately brought to the Judge's attention. Counsel shall deliver a paper Judge's copy of Chapter 11 Combined Plans and Disclosure Statements to chambers within one day of the electronic filing of this document.
2. Oral argument on motions. The Court will schedule oral argument on motions, if necessary. The parties will be notified of the date and time of argument. Evidence will not ordinarily be taken at the time of the oral argument unless the Court has previously notified the parties. If an evidentiary hearing is determined to be necessary, the Court will schedule such at an appropriate date and time.
3. Motion day. Motion day is Wednesday in Flint and Thursday in Bay City. Counsel does not need to check in with the Courtroom Deputy either in chambers or in the courtroom. Although cases will be called generally in the order in which they appear on the docket posted outside the courtroom, any case that has settled or otherwise resolved will be called earlier. Counsel should appropriately advise the Courtroom Deputy of any settlement or resolution and reasonable efforts will be made to call the case as soon as possible.
4. Pro hac vice appearance. Pro hac vice appearances are not permitted. For the requirements and procedures for admission to the bar, counsel are directed to E.D. Mich. LR 37.1 of the Local Rules for the District Court, Eastern District of Michigan.
5. Participation by telephone. Participation by telephone is permitted only in unusual and appropriate circumstances. Counsel must request approval at least one day in advance. Contact the Courtroom Deputy to request permission and make arrangements.
6. Discovery disputes. E.D. Mich. LR 37.1 applies to all discovery disputes. After the LR 37.1 conference, any remaining discovery disputes must be summarized and attached as an exhibit to an appropriate pleading filed at least five days before the hearing.

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