Motions, Briefs, and Memoranda

Limitations on Length 3. Any document which, because of its length or any other reason, is not filed electronically must be accompanied by the number of copies required by L.R. 105.1.b. b) Cases Exempt from Electronic Filing The original and one (1) copy of all motions and memoranda shall be filed, except that two (2) copies of discovery motions and memoranda shall be filed. If, however, counsel considers it impractical to file a copy of voluminous exhibits appended to a motion or memorandum, counsel may contact the judge to whom the case is assigned to ask permission not to file such a copy. 2.

Filing Schedule a) General All motions must be filed within deadlines set by the Court. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all memoranda in opposition to a motion shall be filed within fourteen (14) days of the service of the motion and any reply memoranda within fourteen (14) days after service of the opposition memoranda. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, surreply memoranda are not permitted to be filed. b) Last-minute Filing Prohibited In no event, unless otherwise ordered by the Court, is any memorandum to be filed after 4:00 p.m. on the afternoon before the last business day preceding the day on which the proceeding to which the memorandum relates is to be held. For example, a memorandum relating to a proceeding to be held on a Monday must be filed by 4:00 p.m. the previous Thursday. c) Where More Than One Party Plans to File Summary Judgment Motions In a two-party case, if both parties intend to file summary judgment motions, counsel are to agree among themselves which party is to file the initial motion.

After that motion has been filed, the other party shall file a cross-motion accompanied by a single memorandum (both opposing the first party’s motion and in support of its own cross- motion), the first party shall then file an opposition/reply, and the second party may then file a reply. If more than two (2) parties intend to file motions in a multi-party case, counsel shall submit a proposed briefing schedule when submitting their status report. 3. Limitations on Length Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, memoranda in support of a motion or in opposition thereto and trial briefs shall not exceed thirty (30) pages, and reply memoranda shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages, inclusive of footnotes but exclusive of (a) affidavits and U.S. District Court of Maryland Local Rules (December 1, 2025) 17