II. Motions
- Filing of Motion in Paper Form. All motions are to be filed electronically. If you do not have electronic access for filing pleadings with the Court you are required to follow the ECF Proceudre 3 instructions, also listed on the Court’s website.
- Oral argument on motions. The Court will normally schedule oral argument on motions. 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, one will be at an appropriate date and time.
- Motion day. Judge Shapero’s motion day is Thursday. Counsel does not need to check in with the Courtroom Deputy prior to Court hearings. Cases will be called generally in the order in which they appear on the docket, which is posted outside the courtroom.
- Pro hac vice appearance. By District Court Rule pro hac vice appearances are not permitted. For the requirements and procedures for admission to the bar, counsel are directed to Rule 83.20(c)(1) of the Local Rules for the District Court, Eastern District of Michigan.
- Participation by telephone or video. Participation by telephone or video is permitted only in unusal and appropriate circumstances. Counsel must request approval at least three (3) days in advance. Contact the Chamber Support Clerk to request permission and make arrangements.
- Discovery disputes. Pursuant to L.B.R. 7026-3 is allowed.
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