Content of Response

Except as provided in subsection (b) of this rule, a response to a motion for (a) summary judgment must (1) (2) state in reasonably concise terms why the responding party opposes the motion, and if the response is accompanied by an appendix and it is necessary to cite support for an assertion about the absence or presence of a genuine dispute of fact, comply with LR 56.5(c). A responding party may satisfy the requirements of subsection (a) of this rule by (b) stating in its response that each of the required matters will be set forth in the party’s brief. A response to a motion for summary judgment must not contain argument and (c) authorities.