Guidelines for Setting and Resetting Hearings; Jury Evidence Recording System (JERS) Requirements; Discovery Dispute Template; Judge MacLemore’s Frequently Asked Questions; AO85 Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge; ; ; ; ;

=== Guidelines for Setting and Resetting Hearings ===

Courtroom Guidance for Setting and Resetting Hearings Held before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore Judge MacLemore holds hearings on most discovery matters. As for non-discovery motions, the Court will hold a hearing if a party requests it. The Court can accommodate a variety of appearances by counsel for hearings set before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dan MacLemore. The Court recognizes that individual litigants may prefer to attend hearings in person or via Zoom. Parties are encouraged to meet and confer and provide a joint request on attendance preference (in person, zoom or hybrid) by emailing the Court’s law clerks at [email protected] and copying all counsel of record in the case. The email should indicate the parties’ attendance preference, the names of counsel appearing and whether confidential information will be shared so appropriate measures may be taken to seal the hearing. Once the Order Setting has been added to the docket, you may contact Judge MacLemore’s Courtroom Deputy for any questions regarding courtroom setup, courtroom decorum or procedures at [email protected]. The parties’ attendance in person or via Zoom will have no impact on the Court’s rulings. If either party requires a reset of the hearing once it has been added to the docket, parties are encouraged to meet and confer and provide a joint updated request that includes several alternate dates and times by emailing the Court’s law clerks at [email protected] and Judge MacLemore’s Courtroom Deputy at [email protected] in a timely manner. Despite the parties’ request, a hearing will proceed as originally scheduled until there is a notice from the Court resetting it or an Order Resetting added to the docket.

=== Jury Evidence Recording System (JERS) Requirements ===

Jury Evidence Recording System (JERS) Requirements Time Frame for Submitting Exhibits All files must be submitted based on the deadline set by the presiding Judge or CRD associated with your case. Your timeliness in submitting these files will assist the Court in preparing for the trial. Exhibits submitted that do not meet the Court’s requirements will be returned for correction. How to Submit Electronic Files All files must be provided on a single storage device such as USB or Box.com (file sharing). Requirements for Exhibit File Types All electronic evidence must be provided using the following formats: • • Documents and Photographs: .pdf, .jpg, .bmp, .tif, .gif, png, txt Video and Audio Recordings: .avi, .wmv, .mpg, .mp3, .mp4, .wma, .wav, .3gpp, asf VERY Important: The individual file size of documents (pdf) should not exceed 50 MB. Do not include active links or embedded launches in submitted PDF exhibits. The individual file size of audio and video should not exceed 500 MB. If possible, exhibits approaching or exceeding this size limit should be separated into multiple files. PDF documents can often be reduced significantly in size by using tools such as Adobe's "Reduce File Size" feature. Images can be significantly reduced in file size by lowering its resolution or dimensions, usually with minimal affect to viewing quality. Naming Your Files All file names MUST be named using the following naming convention. Not using this exact naming convention will cause problems in our office when uploading your exhibit files. The file name begins with the exhibit number, followed by an underscore to designate that the remaining text of the file name is the description of the exhibit. EXHIBIT Exhibit Number(underscore)Exhibit Description(.)File Exension Important Example: 1_Photograph of Gun.PDF Note: An underscore MUST be placed between the exhibit number and exhibit description. DO NOT use an underscore anywhere else in the exhibit file name. SUB EXHIBIT Exhibit Number(dash)Sub Letter(Underscore)Exhibit Description(.)File Extension Example: 1-A_Photograph of Gun Marked Up.pdf Limited to 200 characters Note: For Sub Exhibits, place a dash between exhibit number and sub letter. The underscore is then placed after the sub letter. Examples of Valid Exhibit File Names: Exhibit 1.Photograph 1.A.Photograph – Marked Up Exhibit File Name 1_Photograph.jpg 1-A_Photograph Marked.jpg 2.2009 Tax Return 2.A. Schedule F 2.A1. Schedule F Marked Up 2.A2. Schedule F Revised 2.B. Schedule H 2_2009 Tax Return.pdf 2-A_Schedule F.pdf 2-A1_Schedule F Marked Up.pdf 2-A2_Schedule F Revised.pd 2-B_Schedule H.pdf 3.Camera Footage 3_Camera Footage.wmv JERS Orders Exhibits in the following manner Exhibit # Part 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 A1 A2 AA1 AA2 AAA1 AAA2 B1 B2 Identifying Your Exhibits The exhibit number needs to be clearly displayed on the first page of each exhibit. i.e. “P 1” or “Plaintiff Exhibit 1” appended on the bottom right hand corner, either typed or written on the following label: Important i.e. “D 1” or “Defendant Exhibit 1” appended on the bottom right hand corner, either typed or written on the following label: i.e. “G 1” or “Government Exhibit 1” appended on the bottom right hand corner, either typed or written on the following label: i.e. “J 1” or “Joint Exhibit 1” appended on the bottom right hand corner, either typed or written on the following label: 01/18/22

=== Discovery Dispute Template ===

DISCOVERY AT ISSUE: [Quote specific discovery at issue, e.g., interrogatory, RFP, etc.] REQUESTING PARTY’S SUMMARY OF DISPUTED ISSUES & RELIEF REQUESTED OPPOSING PARTY’S SUMMARY OF DISPUTED ISSUES & RELIEF REQUESTED [<= 500 word summary of position] [<= 500 word summary of position] Requested Relief: Requested Relief: [Specific relief requested] [Specific relief requested]

=== Judge MacLemore’s Frequently Asked Questions ===

1. Written communication from counsel to the Court. Accepted for routine matters such as scheduling, advising of settlement status, etc. with copy to counsel for all parties. No communication should address the merits of any matter, except for providing information pertaining to informal discovery disputes as expressly directed by the Court. Counsel for all parties should be copied. 2. Communication between counsel and the Judge’s law clerks. Permitted, as per above, via email to [email protected]. If there is a time-sensitive matter related solely to scheduling, counsel may contact chambers by telephone with participation or express permission of counsel for all parties. 3. Standard form for scheduling order(s). See link to form on the Court’s website. 4. Counsel input regarding the discovery period, extensions, trial date, etc. Counsel participate in preparing the case schedule. Once a scheduling order has been entered, counsel are expected to comply with the deadlines or seek timely relief therefrom supported by good cause. Any extension of any deadline and any continuance should be requested as soon as the need for that relief is known. 5. Notice of Removal cases Plaintiffs are encouraged to review the state court petition and ensure it complies with federal law and contains sufficiently detailed allegations to support the causes of action and discovery plaintiff wishes to pursue. 6. Telephonic and videoconference hearings in lieu of personal appearances. The Court expects all lawyers who will be actively involved in any argument to personally attend the hearing on any such motion. Remote appearances for hearings may be allowed if there are attorneys involved whose offices are a significant distance from the Court UNLESS the number of lawyers or the subject matter of the hearing would, in the Court’s judgment, make a remote hearing impractical. The Court will also allow younger attorneys to appear in person as the principal advocate for a party and more experienced attorneys to appear remotely and contribute as appropriate to promote opportunities for younger attorneys to appear in federal court. For all remote appearances, counsel should maintain appropriate decorum as if present in the courtroom. 7. Accommodations for out-of-town parties, attorneys, or witnesses. The Court will attempt to accommodate specific problems related to the appearance of out-of- town parties, attorneys, and witnesses. Counsel should alert the Court as soon as they become aware of any such issues by email to [email protected] with copy to all counsel of record. The Court will determine whether it will act based upon the information provided or require a written motion. 8. Oral arguments on motions. The Court will schedule oral argument on a motion if it believes such argument will be useful. Parties should not use oral arguments to merely rehash what has been addressed in the written pleadings. If the Court sets oral arguments, it is because the Court wants to hear more about the relevant issues and it wants to make sure any questions it has are addressed. 9. Slides/demonstratives/presentations for hearings Parties are encouraged to submit their exhibits, demonstratives, or presentation slides for hearings via email to opposing counsel and court staff at [email protected] and [email protected] at least two hours before the hearing start time or as otherwise instructed by the Court. 10. Procedures for handling discovery disputes. The Court generally enters an order regarding the process for resolving discovery disputes. This order directs the parties to confer in good faith prior to submitting any disputes and to use the Court’s discovery dispute chart process for submitting the dispute to the Court. A form chart is included on the Court’s website. 11. Document type when submitting proposed orders and discovery charts Parties are to provide proposed orders and discovery charts in Microsoft Word format via email or if preferred, parties may request for documents to be submitted through a secure link through the US Court’s box.com. To request a secure link, please the Court’s Law Clerks at [email protected]. Parties are to utilize the Proposed Scheduling Order Template and the Discovery Dispute Chart Template located under the “Courtroom Guidance” tab. 12. Courtesy copies of motions, briefs, and other writings for chambers. Only if requested by the Court. 13. Filing documents under seal. Please refer to the Court’s Standing Order Regarding Filing Documents Under Seal. 14. Requirement to confer before requesting sealing. The parties are required to meet and confer prior to filing a motion to seal documents. All motions to seal information that has been designated as confidential, whether by a party or non- party to the action, must include language certifying that the meet and confer requirement has been met. 15. Requests for additional pages in excess of the page limitations set forth in Local Rule 7. Must be timely submitted by written motion. 16. Submission of trial briefs by counsel. Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are required in non-jury trials. The Court may require briefs to be filed depending on the nature of the case and issues in dispute. 17. Counsel participation in voir dire. The Court will conduct a general voir dire, and then counsel may supplement; however, the Court reserves the right to limit counsel’s participation as justice may require. 18. Time limits for opening and closing statements at trial. The Court will allow counsel input when determining how much time will be allotted for opening and closing statements; however, once the Court has determined the time allotted, counsel must abide by those limits. 19. Requirements when addressing the Court and examining witnesses. If physically able, counsel must stand when addressing the court, making objections, or examining witnesses unless otherwise instructed. Generally, counsel must question witnesses from the podium, but the Court will entertain well supported requests to do otherwise if made pre-trial. 20. Number of attorneys who may participate in argument and the questioning of witnesses at trial for a single party. The Court does not automatically impose any limit on the number of attorneys who may make arguments and question witnesses at trial for a single party; however, only one attorney may examine any given witness, including making objections on cross examination. Only one attorney may handle any given argument, although different attorneys may handle the opening and closing statements. The Court encourages firms to provide opportunities for attorneys newer to the profession to meaningfully participate in making arguments and examining witnesses at trial, and the Court will allow limited exceptions to its general practice to provide those opportunities if the Court is notified that an effort is being made by more experienced counsel to also provide such an opportunity. 21. Demonstrative exhibits Counsel shall confer regarding the use of any demonstrative exhibits. Demonstrative exhibits used during trial must be approved by the Court prior to being displayed to the jury. Demonstratives generally may not be used during voir dire, but the Court will entertain limited exceptions to this general practice. 22. Introducing video testimony and using courtroom technology. Counsel must notify the courtroom deputy in advance if video deposition testimony will be utilized at trial or if counsel wishes to make use of the Court’s evidence presentation equipment. Counsel is encouraged to make use of the courtroom technology and to schedule a time with the Clerk’s Office to test the equipment and receive any necessary training. 23. Pre-marking of documentary and photographic exhibits and other demonstrative evidence for trial. The scheduling order sets a date certain for exchanging exhibit lists and reviewing exhibits. Any exhibit which may be introduced at trial must be pre-marked at the final pre-trial conference. 24. Mechanism for presenting exhibits at trial. An exhibit should not be published to the jury without the Court’s permission. 25. Written motions and/or briefs for judgment as a matter of law or judgment on the pleadings when such motion is made during trial. Preferred, but not required. 26. Notetaking by jurors. Note taking by juror is permitted. 27. Exhibits in the jury room for deliberation. The Court utilizes the Jury Evidence Recording System (JERS), which allows the jury, during deliberation, to view electronic copies of exhibits received into evidence on a monitor in the jury room. 28. Submission of written verdict forms (in the form of interrogatory questions) to the jury. Special verdict forms are utilized when necessitated by the nature of the particular case. 29. Written jury instructions provided to the jury. The Court does provide written instructions to the jury. 30. Counsel’s location during jury deliberations. Counsel is not required to stay at the courthouse during deliberations but must provide a cellular telephone number to the courtroom deputy and remain close enough to return within ten minutes of being contacted. 31. General approach to settlement in both jury and non-jury civil cases. The parties are generally expected to attempt to resolve their cases prior to trial by participating in good faith in mediation. Parties who do not wish to engage in mediation should be prepared to explain to the Court why their case is not suitable for mediation. 32. Notifying the Court of settlement. If the parties settle their case, counsel shall promptly file a Notice of Settlement. Additionally, the parties must submit a stipulation of dismissal or an agreed order of dismissal within 30 days of the date the Notice of Settlement was filed or before the trial date, whichever is sooner, unless that date is extended by the Court upon motion, or the Court directs otherwise.

=== AO85 Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge ===

AO 85 (Rev. 02/17) Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the __________ District of __________ Plaintiff v. Defendant Civil Action No. NOTICE, CONSENT, AND REFERENCE OF A CIVIL ACTION TO A MAGISTRATE JUDGE Notice of a magistrate judge’s availability. A United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action (including a jury or nonjury trial) and to order the entry of a final judgment. The judgment may then be appealed directly to the United States court of appeals like any other judgment of this court. A magistrate judge may exercise this authority only if all parties voluntarily consent. You may consent to have your case referred to a magistrate judge, or you may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences. The name of any party withholding consent will not be revealed to any judge who may otherwise be involved with your case. Consent to a magistrate judge’s authority. The following parties consent to have a United States magistrate judge conduct all proceedings in this case including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings. Printed names of parties and attorneys Signatures of parties or attorneys Dates IT IS ORDERED: This case is referred to a United States magistrate judge to conduct all proceedings and order the entry of a final judgment in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73. Reference Order Date: District Judge’s signature Printed name and title Note: Return this form to the clerk of court only if you are consenting to the exercise of jurisdiction by a United States magistrate judge. Do not return this form to a judge.

=== 260320-DNM-Proposed-SO-Form-AMENDED.pdf ===

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS WACO DIVISION Plaintiffs, v. Defendants. § § § § § § § § § § § § § § Case No. Jury Trial Demanded SCHEDULING ORDER On , the Court conducted a conference in the above entitled and numbered case. All parties appeared through counsel. As a result of such hearing, and pursuant to Rule 16, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Court ORDERS that the following schedule will govern deadlines up to and including the trial of this matter: Date Event Discovery commences on all issues. All motions to amend pleadings or to add parties shall be filed on or before this date. Fact Discovery Deadline. Fact discovery must be completed by this date. Any fact discovery requests must be propounded so that the responses are due by this date. The parties asserting claims for relief shall submit a written offer of settlement to opposing parties on or before this date. All offers of settlement are to be private, not filed, and the Court is not to be advised of the same. The parties are further ORDERED to retain the written offers of settlement and responses as the Court will use these in assessing attorney’s fees and court costs at the conclusion of trial Parties with burden of proof to designate Expert Witnesses and provide their expert witness reports, to include all information required by Rule 26(a)(2)(B). Each opposing party shall respond, in writing, to the written offer of settlement made by the parties asserting claims for relief by this date. All offers of settlement are to be private, not filed, and the Court is not to be advised of the same. The parties are further ORDERED to retain the written offers of settlement and responses as the Court will use these in assessing attorney’s fees and court costs at the conclusion of trial Parties shall designate Rebuttal Expert Witnesses on issues for which the parties do not bear the burden of proof, and provide their expert witness reports, to include all information required by Rule 26(a)(2)(B). Expert Discovery Deadline. Expert discovery must be completed by this date. Any objection to the reliability of an expert’s proposed testimony under Federal Rule of Evidence 702 shall be made by motion, specifically stating the basis for the objection and identifying the objectionable testimony, not later than 14 days of receipt of the written report of the expert’s proposed testimony or not later than 14 days of the expert’s deposition, if a deposition is taken, whichever is later. Any such motions filed more than 14 days after the expert discovery deadline will be denied as untimely. The failure to strictly comply with this paragraph will be deemed a waiver of any objection that could have been made pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 All dispositive motions shall be filed and served on all other parties on or before this date and shall be limited to 25 pages. Responses shall be filed and served on all other parties not later than 14 days after the service of the motion and shall be limited to 20 pages. Any replies shall be filed and served on all other parties not later than 7 days after the service of the response and shall be limited to 10 pages, but the Court need not wait for the reply before ruling on the motion. Deadline for parties desiring to consent to trial before the magistrate judge to submit Form AO 85, “Notice, Consent, And Reference Of A Civil Action To at available https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/civil-forms/notice-consent-and- reference-civil-action-magistrate-judge. Magistrate Judge,” A By this date the parties shall meet and confer to determine pre-trial deadlines, including, inter alia, exchange of exhibit lists, designations of and objections to deposition testimony, and exchange of demonstratives. By this date the parties shall exchange a proposed jury charge and questions for the jury. By this date the parties will also exchange draft Motions in Limine to determine which may be agreed. By this date the parties shall exchange any objections to the proposed jury charge, with supporting explanation and citation of controlling law. By this date the parties shall also submit to the Court their Motions in Limine. By this date the parties will submit to the Court their Joint Pre-Trial Order, including the identification of issues to be tried, identification of witnesses including whether such witness will be called or may be called, trial schedule provisions, and all other pertinent information required under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16 and Local Rule 16. By this date the parties will also submit to the Court their oppositions to Motions in Limine. Final Pre-Trial Conference. The parties shall provide to the Court an agreed jury charge with supported objections of each party, and proposed questions for the jury, at the final Pre-Trial Conference. Jury Selection at 9:00 a.m. Jury Trial Commences SIGNED this day of , 20 . DAN MACLEMORE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE AGREED: By: By: Attorneys for Plaintiffs Attorneys for Defendants

=== FINAL1122025-TEMPLATE-Standing-Order-for-Requesting-Transcripts-of-Hearings-Before-Magistrate-Judge-Gilliland.pdf ===

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS WACO DIVISION STANDING ORDER FOR REQUESTING TRANSCRIPTS OF HEARINGS BEFORE A MAGISTRATE JUDGE This Order applies to all transcript requests for hearings held before a Magistrate Judge. Generally, hearings held before a Magistrate Judge are not conducted before a live court reporter and are instead electronically recorded using a program called For the Record (“FTR”). You must review the “minute entry” of a proceeding to determine whether it was either: Reported by a court reporter (transcript available); or Audio-Recorded on FTR (copy of audio available and/or transcript available). For hearings Reported by a court reporter, the contact information for the reporter will appear on the minute entry, and a transcript can be obtained by: 1. Requesting the transcript (orally or by email) from the listed court reporter; 2. Completing Transcript Order Form (AO 435), flatten the PDF; and 3. File a Transcript Request in CM/ECF under “Other Documents” (see below). For hearings Audio-Recorded on FTR, a minute entry of the proceedings will list the Court Reporter as “FTR,” as shown in the below exemplar docket entry: For these Audio-Recorded hearings, a copy of the proceedings is available upon request and payment by either: Requesting a transcript of the digitally recorded court proceeding to be made by a A. court-approved reporter, OR 1 B. Ordering the audio recording, in a digital audio format. A party may not request both options, and once any party requests option (A), no audio recordings will be made available for purchase. Requests for either must be made in writing to Judge Derek T. Gilliland’s Courtroom Deputy Melissa Copp at [email protected], or to Judge Dan MacLemore’s Courtroom Deputy Abigail Ernstes at [email protected]. • To request a transcript, please also then complete steps (2) and (3) above (fill out AO435 Form and submit on CM/ECF). • To request an audio recording, please complete out the Audio Recording Order form (AO 436) and e-file the form to CM/ECF (using the same “Transcript Request” selection as discussed above). Please also submit a $34.00 payment made out to “Clerk, US District Court” and mail it to US Courthouse, 800 Franklin Ave., Room 380, Waco, Texas 76701. Please note that it is for a Tape Duplication of an Audio File in Case No XX-YYYY. NOTE ON OFFICIAL COURT TRANSCRIPTS Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 753(b) states: “No transcripts of the proceedings of the court shall be considered as official except those made from the records certified by the reporter or other individual designated to produce the record.” The statute, 28 U.S.C. § 753, requires the Court to supervise all aspects of the court reporting and transcription process. The Court has complete control over who produces an official transcript of court proceedings. While an attorney may create a transcript from a copy of a sound recording, that transcript will not be an official record suitable for filing with the Court unless the Court specifically approves it as the official record. Therefore, if any party intends to utilize a transcript, the Court highly recommends that parties request a transcript of a proceeding rather than an audio file. SIGNED this 9th day of January 2026. ________________________________ DAN MACLEMORE U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE _____________________________ DEREK T. GILLILAND U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE 2

=== FINAL1122025-TEMPLATE-Standing-Order-Regarding-Courtroom-Opportunities-For-Younger-Attorneys.pdf ===

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS WACO DIVISION § § § § § STANDING ORDER REGARDING COURTROOM OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNGER ATTORNEYS The Court recognizes a growing trend in which fewer cases go to trial and there generally are few opportunities for attorneys to speak in court. This is especially true for newer attorneys, that is, attorneys practicing for less than seven years ('Newer Attorney(s)"). Opportunities for Newer Attorneys to speak in federal court are increasingly rare. Accordingly, the Court strongly encourages litigants to be mindful of opportunities for Newer Attorneys to conduct oral arguments, particularly where a Newer Attorney drafted or contributed significantly to a motion or response. The Court believes that all attorneys share the responsibility to assist in providing substantive experience to the next generation of lawyers and that the benefits of doing so accrue to Newer Attorneys, clients, and the profession generally. The Court strongly encourages all parties to keep this goal in mind. Recognizing the importance of developing future generations of practitioners through courtroom opportunities, the Court adopts the following procedures for all oral arguments on motions and discovery disputes before Judge MacLemore: 1. If a party would like a Newer Attorney to argue any motion or discovery dispute, after the briefing is ripe, the party should contact the law clerk to request oral argument and inform the clerk that a Newer Attorney will argue the motion or a portion of the motion. 2. If such a request is made, the Court will: a. Grant the request for oral argument, if it is at all practicable to do so, even if the Court ordinarily would not permit oral argument on such a motion. Where the Court is inclined to rule on the briefs, a representation that the argument would be handled by a Newer Attorney will strongly weigh in favor of holding a hearing. b. Permit sufficient additional time for oral argument beyond what the Court otherwise may have allocated were a Newer Attorney not arguing. c. Permit more experienced counsel of record to speak on the motion as well, where appropriate, during oral argument. 1 d. Notify opposing counsel if such a request is granted and suggest opposing counsel reciprocate by permitting a Newer Attorney to make its argument. 3. The Court encourages a Newer Attorney to appear for settings like status conferences, case management conferences, scheduling conferences and other similar settings. 4. The Court also encourages allowing a Newer Attorney to handle appropriate pre-trial matters under supervision or with the help of experienced counsel. All attorneys, including Newer Attorneys, will be held to the highest professional standards. All attorneys appearing in court are expected to be adequately prepared and thoroughly familiar with the factual record applicable law, and to have a degree of authority commensurate with the proceedings. The Court recognizes that there may be circumstances in which it is not appropriate for a Newer Attorney to argue a motion. The Court draws no inference from a party's decision not to have a Newer Attorney argue a motion before the Court. The Court also draws no inference regarding the importance of a particular motion, or the merits of a party's argument regarding the motion, from the party's decision to have (or not to have) a Newer Attorney argue the motion. SIGNED this 9th day of January 2026. _____________________________ DAN MACLEMORE U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE 2

=== FINAL1122025-TEMPLATE-Standing-Order-Regarding-Motions-for-Extension-of-Time-DNM.pdf ===

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS WACO DIVISION § § § § § STANDING ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME Any standing order regarding joint or unopposed requests to change deadlines does not apply to cases referred to the undersigned. It is therefore ORDERED that in all cases referred to the undersigned, any requests to extend any deadline or to amend any portion of a scheduling order shall be made by motion; shall indicate in the title whether it is joint, unopposed, or contested; and shall include a proposed order. SIGNED this 9th day of January 2026. ______________________________ DAN MACLEMORE U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE _____________________________ DEREK T. GILLILAND U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE

=== FINAL1122025-TEMPLATE-Standing-Order-re-Sealed-Docs-and-Redactions-DNM.pdf ===

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS WACO DIVISION § § § § § STANDING ORDER REGARDING FILING DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL AND REDACTED PUBLIC VERSIONS This Order applies to all patent cases pending before the undersigned. As a public forum, the Court has a policy of providing to the public full access to documents filed with the Court. Because parties in patent cases routinely file confidential information, this Order grants leave for any party in a patent case to file materials containing confidential information under seal. Parties need not file a separate motion for leave. The filing party shall file a publicly available, redacted version of any motion or pleading filed under seal within seven days. The parties need not file redacted versions of exhibits to such documents. Exhibits that are nonconfidential in their entirety should not be filed under seal at all. The parties shall coordinate to make sure that the publicly available version redacts information that any party deems confidential. Redactions should be targeted to redact only that information. The publicly available version shall be labeled “PUBLIC VERSION.” Cooperating to file the publicly available version shall not be deemed as agreeing that the redacted information is confidential. The Court will enter a sealed order to resolve a motion if either party filed its briefing under seal. The movant shall email a redacted version of the Court’s sealed order for publication within seven days after the Court enters the sealed order. The movant shall email the redacted, public version to the Court’s law clerk ([email protected]). SIGNED this 9th day of January 2026. _____________________________ DAN MACLEMORE U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE _____________________________ DEREK T. GILLILAND U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE 1