BRIEFS

(a) Briefs. The filing of the briefs is governed by the “Sixth Circuit Guide to Electronic Filing.” (b) Statement Regarding Oral Argument. The brief of the appellant and the brief of the appellee shall include a statement, not exceeding one page, explaining why oral argument should, or need not, be permitted. This statement shall follow the table of authorities and shall not be considered in determining the maximum number of pages in the brief. (c) Citation of “Unpublished” Decisions. Citation in briefs and oral arguments of decisions designated “not for publication” by the Sixth Circuit, or given any similar limited precedential effect by the court rendering the decision, is disfavored, except for the purpose of establishing res judicata, estoppel, or the law of the case. Such decisions may be cited only if a copy thereof is served on all other parties and on the panel. Service may be accomplished by including a copy of the decision in an addendum to the brief. (d) Format and Spacing of Type. Briefs shall be double-spaced in a font not less than 12 points in size with margins of not less than one inch. (e) Extensions of Time. Extensions of time for the filing of briefs must be sought by motion and for good cause shown. (f) Briefs as Public Record. Briefs filed with the BAP are public records. To have a brief sealed, a timely motion must be filed.