Judge Jeremy C. Daniel

Transcripts

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Transcripts may be ordered through the Court’s online Transcript Order Form (https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/transcript-order-form.aspx). Please contact Judge Jeremy C. Daniel’s official court reporter, Krista Burgeson, krista_burgeson@ilnd.uscourts.gov, to (a) obtain pre-approval of any request for transcript delivery under the ordinary 30-day delivery; (b) give advance notice for a request for a realtime rough draft transcript of a trial or other hearing that may reasonably be expected to last more than a half day; and (c) to check on the status of a transcript order.

Communications with the Court

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All substantive communications with the Court must be in the form of a motion, brief, or a status report, properly noticed and served on all parties. (Chambers does not answer the telephone; all calls will go to voicemail.) Parties may contact the Courtroom Deputy concerning logistical matters. The Courtroom Deputy prefers email to telephone. Parties must copy all other parties in any email sent to the Courtroom Deputy. Similarly, all parties must be on the telephone when contacting the Courtroom Deputy. I understand that, at times, counsel may contact the Courtroom Deputy to let the Court know that counsel is unable to appear at a scheduled hearing. While best done by email (copying the other parties), a short telephone call to the Courtroom Deputy concerning the unexpected absence is permissible.

Courtesy Copies

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I do not require courtesy copies as a matter of course. When needed, I will have my Courtroom Deputy request them. I do not require courtesy copies as a matter of course. When needed, I will have my Courtroom Deputy request them.

Hearing Exhibits

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For hearings, parties shall provide the Court with two hard copies of exhibits; one for me and one for the Court Reporter. Where possible, place the exhibits in a binder and separate them with tabs.

Hearings

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I prefer that parties appear in person for hearings. Any party may request to appear by telephone. To do so, contact the Courtroom Deputy at least twenty-four hours prior to the hearing.

Initial Status - Civil

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General. I will schedule an initial status hearing approximately sixty days from the filing of the complaint. The parties should be prepared to discuss the basis for federal jurisdiction, the nature of the case, which includes the principal legal and factual issues involved in the case, and whether all parties have been served. I no longer require an initial status report.
Referral. I anticipate referring most cases to the assigned magistrate judge for all pretrial matters (excluding motions for injunctive relief, for judgment on the pleadings, for summary judgment, to dismiss or to permit maintenance of a class action, to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, and to involuntarily dismiss an action). Accordingly, I encourage the parties to review the assigned magistrate judge’s pretrial case procedures.

General. I will schedule an initial status hearing approximately sixty days from the filing of the complaint. The parties should be prepared to discuss the basis for federal jurisdiction, the nature of the case, which includes the principal legal and factual issues involved in the case, and whether all parties have been served. I no longer require an initial status report.
Referral. I anticipate referring most cases to the assigned magistrate judge for all pretrial matters (excluding motions for injunctive relief, for judgment on the pleadings, for summary judgment, to dismiss or to permit maintenance of a class action, to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, and to involuntarily dismiss an action). Accordingly, I encourage the parties to review the assigned magistrate judge’s pretrial case procedures.

Law Clerk Hiring

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I use OSCAR for law clerk hiring, and post openings at least six months prior to the expected start date. I require law clerks to serve a one-year term. I prefer law clerks with at least one year of legal experience.

Motions

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Confer. Generally, a movant must confer with opposing counsel before filing a motion. This does not apply to motions typically contested by the parties, including motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment, or administrative motions such as motions to withdraw as counsel and pro hac vice motions. If in doubt, please confer with opposing counsel before filing a motion.
1. Agreed/Unopposed Motions. If opposing counsel agrees to or does not oppose the motion, then the movant must indicate as much in the motion’s title (e.g. “Unopposed Motion to . . .”).
2. Opposed Motions. If opposing counsel opposes the motion, the movant shall indicate in the motion whether opposing counsel intends to file a written response. If so, the parties should discuss a briefing schedule and the movant shall include the proposed briefing schedule (or competing briefing schedules) in the motion.
Notice. All motions must be noticed for presentment. I generally hear civil motions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

Confer. Generally, a movant must confer with opposing counsel before filing a motion. This does not apply to motions typically contested by the parties, including motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment, or administrative motions such as motions to withdraw as counsel and pro hac vice motions. If in doubt, please confer with opposing counsel before filing a motion.
1. Agreed/Unopposed Motions. If opposing counsel agrees to or does not oppose the motion, then the movant must indicate as much in the motion’s title (e.g. “Unopposed Motion to . . .”).
2. Opposed Motions. If opposing counsel opposes the motion, the movant shall indicate in the motion whether opposing counsel intends to file a written response. If so, the parties should discuss a briefing schedule and the movant shall include the proposed briefing schedule (or competing briefing schedules) in the motion.
Notice. All motions must be noticed for presentment. I generally hear civil motions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

Proposed Orders

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Parties may submit proposed orders to the following email address: proposed_order_daniel@ilnd.uscourts.gov. Parties must copy all other parties when submitting proposed orders. The email’s subject line must include the case name, case number, and the docket number of the corresponding motion.

Trial – Civil

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Civil. The parties shall comply with Local Rule 16.1(6) and (10) concerning Final Pretrial Orders. Generally, once a trial date has been set, the parties can expect the following deadlines:

Event	Date
Motions in Limine	6 weeks prior to trial date
Responses to Motions in Limine	4 weeks prior to trial date
Final Pretrial Order	4 weeks prior to trial date
Final Pretrial Conference	2 weeks prior to trial date

Motions in Limine. The parties must meet and confer on all motions in limine prior to filing them. The parties should not file unopposed motions in limine; instead, the parties should describe any unopposed motions in limine in the Final Pretrial Order. All motions in limine should be separately numbered in one filing that shall not exceed fifteen pages (absent prior leave of the Court). Responses should have corresponding numbering as to each motion in limine and the combined response shall not exceed fifteen pages (absent prior leave of the Court).
Jury Instructions. The parties must meet and confer on jury instructions. I intend to use the Seventh Circuit’s pattern jury instructions; and encourage the parties to start there. The parties shall file proposed jury instructions with the final pretrial order. For each proposed instruction that is not a pattern instruction, the parties must identify the legal authority supporting the instruction. The parties shall indicate whether each instruction is agreed or disputed. If disputed, each party shall concisely state the reasons for or against the instruction. I will rule on all disputed jury instructions at the final pretrial conference.
Jury Selection. I typically will seat a twelve-person jury in civil trials. The parties shall meet and confer on questions to be asked of prospective jurors, and submit the proposed questions with the Final Pretrial Order. During jury selection, I will ask those questions of prospective jurors. I will allow limited follow-up questions from counsel. I typically will question prospective jurors in groups of twelve, and will hear and rule on challenges for cause once all questions have been asked of each group of prospective jurors. Any prospective juror may ask to answer sensitive questions at sidebar. Once we have enough prospective jurors to survive peremptory challenges, the parties shall submit their peremptory challenges in writing. Each party will have three peremptory challenges, unless otherwise requested and approved prior to the start of jury selection. In the event parties exercise a peremptory challenge on the same prospective juror, the parties will not receive additional peremptory challenges. The first twelve non-challenged prospective jurors will be seated. If jurors are excused during trial, the remaining jurors will be allowed to deliberate. I will not seat alternate jurors in civil trials.

Civil. The parties shall comply with Local Rule 16.1(6) and (10) concerning Final Pretrial Orders. Generally, once a trial date has been set, the parties can expect the following deadlines:

Event	Date
Motions in Limine	6 weeks prior to trial date
Responses to Motions in Limine	4 weeks prior to trial date
Final Pretrial Order	4 weeks prior to trial date
Final Pretrial Conference	2 weeks prior to trial date

Motions in Limine. The parties must meet and confer on all motions in limine prior to filing them. The parties should not file unopposed motions in limine; instead, the parties should describe any unopposed motions in limine in the Final Pretrial Order. All motions in limine should be separately numbered in one filing that shall not exceed fifteen pages (absent prior leave of the Court). Responses should have corresponding numbering as to each motion in limine and the combined response shall not exceed fifteen pages (absent prior leave of the Court).
Jury Instructions. The parties must meet and confer on jury instructions. I intend to use the Seventh Circuit’s pattern jury instructions; and encourage the parties to start there. The parties shall file proposed jury instructions with the final pretrial order. For each proposed instruction that is not a pattern instruction, the parties must identify the legal authority supporting the instruction. The parties shall indicate whether each instruction is agreed or disputed. If disputed, each party shall concisely state the reasons for or against the instruction. I will rule on all disputed jury instructions at the final pretrial conference.
Jury Selection. I typically will seat a twelve-person jury in civil trials. The parties shall meet and confer on questions to be asked of prospective jurors, and submit the proposed questions with the Final Pretrial Order. During jury selection, I will ask those questions of prospective jurors. I will allow limited follow-up questions from counsel. I typically will question prospective jurors in groups of twelve, and will hear and rule on challenges for cause once all questions have been asked of each group of prospective jurors. Any prospective juror may ask to answer sensitive questions at sidebar. Once we have enough prospective jurors to survive peremptory challenges, the parties shall submit their peremptory challenges in writing. Each party will have three peremptory challenges, unless otherwise requested and approved prior to the start of jury selection. In the event parties exercise a peremptory challenge on the same prospective juror, the parties will not receive additional peremptory challenges. The first twelve non-challenged prospective jurors will be seated. If jurors are excused during trial, the remaining jurors will be allowed to deliberate. I will not seat alternate jurors in civil trials.

Case No.	Name	Time	Type
1:01-cv-06249	Assc Textile Inc v. Veeraraja	09:30AM	Status Hearing
1:22-cv-03401	Etheridge v. Midland Paper Supplies and Packing Company	09:30AM	Status Hearing
1:24-cv-04453	Wells v. Veradigm Inc.	09:30AM	Notice of Motion
1:24-cv-04618	Burns v. Maplebear, Inc., d/b/a Instacart	09:30AM	Notice of Motion

Case No.	Name	Time	Type
1:24-cv-02090	Garcia v. Domino's Pizza	09:30AM	Notice of Motion
1:24-cv-04439	TV Tokyo Corporation v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability C	09:30AM	Notice of Motion

Case No.	Name	Time	Type
1:19-cv-07380	Henneberg v. Dart	09:30AM	Status Hearing
1:22-cv-06373	MAPS Property Management, LLC v. Chicago South Holdings, Inc.	09:30AM	Status Hearing
1:22-cv-07013	Schoeps v. Sompo Holdings, Inc.	09:30AM	Notice of Motion
1:23-cv-04331	Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, a New Hampshi v. Deslauriers, Inc.	09:30AM	Status Hearing
1:23-cv-15189	Miniz v. Li	09:30AM	Status Hearing
1:23-cv-15642	E.B.M., Inc. v. Ramco Healthcare Holdings, LLC	09:30AM	Status Hearing
1:23-cv-16760	Williams v. Menasha Packaging Company, LLC	09:30AM	Status Hearing
1:24-cv-00326	Warner v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc	09:30AM	Status Hearing
1:24-cv-01102	Structural Iron Workers Local No. 1 Pension Fund v. G.F Crane, Inc.	09:30AM	Status Hearing
1:24-cv-01773	Pink Floyd (1987) Limited v. The Owner and/or Operator of tommygunvideo.com	09:30AM	Notice of Motion
1:24-cv-04389	Patel v. Village of Melrose Park	09:30AM	Notice of Motion
1:24-cv-04996	Cecilia Granata v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations I	09:30AM	Notice of Motion
1:24-cv-05092	Tammie DeAnne Hunter v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations I	09:30AM	Notice of Motion
1:24-cv-05299	Royal International, LLC v. THE PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS I	09:30AM	Notice of Motion