Judge Bucklo no longer requires hard copies of electronically filed motions, briefs or documents to be provided to chambers.  (The Court may contact counsel to ask for courtesy copies of exceptionally large briefs.)

Judge Bucklo no longer requires hard copies of electronically filed motions, briefs or documents to be provided to chambers.  (The Court may contact counsel to ask for courtesy copies of exceptionally large briefs.)

Prior to any Rule 26(f) scheduling conference the parties are advised to conduct a meeting (in person where possible) and to file electronically, at least three business days in advance of the conference or by a date set by the Court, a completed Rule 26(f) Planning Report.  The Report form can be downloaded from the link provided below:

Rule 26(f) Planning Report

Prior to any Rule 26(f) scheduling conference the parties are advised to conduct a meeting (in person where possible) and to file electronically, at least three business days in advance of the conference or by a date set by the Court, a completed Rule 26(f) Planning Report.  The Report form can be downloaded from the link provided below:

Rule 26(f) Planning Report

A. Memoranda of Law must be filed electronically in text-searchable PDF format (i.e., documents that have been electronically converted, not scanned) whenever reasonably possible.

B.  The Court strongly encourages all filings to include hyperlinks to any cases or docket entries referred to in the pleadings.  If possible, the Court prefers hyperlinks to exhibits as well but recognizes that this may entail more time and expense.  To the extent possible, the Court prefers any citation to exhibits, cases, and docket entries to be hyperlinked. 

Please see http://www.ned.uscourts.gov/internetDocs/cmecf/hyperlinking_attorneys_word.pdf

for directions on how to include hyperlinks in filings.

C. All exhibits or other material left with Chambers no longer than thirty (30) days after a ruling has been issued will be discarded without further notice. (This does not include original documents or exhibits filed with the Clerk of the Court.)

D. Except in exceptional cases, no pleadings are to be filed under seal. Accordingly, unless absolutely necessary, no attorney shall quote from or otherwise disclose material designated as confidential pursuant to a previously entered protective order in any document to be filed in court. If an attorney believes it is absolutely necessary to disclose such material in a brief or memorandum, before doing so the attorney shall file a motion with this court asking for permission to file such material under seal.

A. Memoranda of Law must be filed electronically in text-searchable PDF format (i.e., documents that have been electronically converted, not scanned) whenever reasonably possible.

B.  The Court strongly encourages all filings to include hyperlinks to any cases or docket entries referred to in the pleadings.  If possible, the Court prefers hyperlinks to exhibits as well but recognizes that this may entail more time and expense.  To the extent possible, the Court prefers any citation to exhibits, cases, and docket entries to be hyperlinked. 

Please see http://www.ned.uscourts.gov/internetDocs/cmecf/hyperlinking_attorneys_word.pdf

for directions on how to include hyperlinks in filings.

C. All exhibits or other material left with Chambers no longer than thirty (30) days after a ruling has been issued will be discarded without further notice. (This does not include original documents or exhibits filed with the Clerk of the Court.)

D. Except in exceptional cases, no pleadings are to be filed under seal. Accordingly, unless absolutely necessary, no attorney shall quote from or otherwise disclose material designated as confidential pursuant to a previously entered protective order in any document to be filed in court. If an attorney believes it is absolutely necessary to disclose such material in a brief or memorandum, before doing so the attorney shall file a motion with this court asking for permission to file such material under seal.

BEFORE ANY EMERGENCY MOTION IS FILED, COUNSEL SHALL NOTIFY JUDGE BUCKLO'S COURTROOM DEPUTY AT MARIA_G_HERNANDEZ@ILND.USCOURTS.GOV OR 312-435-7611.  THE DEPUTY SHALL ADVISE COUNSEL HOW TO PROCEED. 

NON-EMERGENCY MOTIONS shall be noticed on Judge Bucklo's motion call (see motion schedule below) and the Court will rule by written order on or before the date of presentment.  Appearances in court will not be required.  (The presentment date is for tracking purposes only.)  Moving counsel shall notify all parties that the Court will rule by written order and that an appearance on the presentment date is not required.  This includes dispositive motions (motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, etc.); no appearance will be required.  The Court will set a briefing schedule on dispositive motions, unless one has been set in a prior order.

Motion Schedule:  Civil motions may be noticed up for any Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, at 9:45 a.m.  Criminal motions may be noticed up for any Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, at 10:15 a.m.  Moving counsel shall attempt to learn whether there is an objection and shall note whether the motion is unopposed.  The presentment date shall be no fewer than 3 business days after the motion is filed.

BEFORE ANY EMERGENCY MOTION IS FILED, COUNSEL SHALL NOTIFY JUDGE BUCKLO'S COURTROOM DEPUTY AT MARIA_G_HERNANDEZ@ILND.USCOURTS.GOV OR 312-435-7611.  THE DEPUTY SHALL ADVISE COUNSEL HOW TO PROCEED. 

NON-EMERGENCY MOTIONS shall be noticed on Judge Bucklo's motion call (see motion schedule below) and the Court will rule by written order on or before the date of presentment.  Appearances in court will not be required.  (The presentment date is for tracking purposes only.)  Moving counsel shall notify all parties that the Court will rule by written order and that an appearance on the presentment date is not required.  This includes dispositive motions (motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, etc.); no appearance will be required.  The Court will set a briefing schedule on dispositive motions, unless one has been set in a prior order.

Motion Schedule:  Civil motions may be noticed up for any Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, at 9:45 a.m.  Criminal motions may be noticed up for any Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, at 10:15 a.m.  Moving counsel shall attempt to learn whether there is an objection and shall note whether the motion is unopposed.  The presentment date shall be no fewer than 3 business days after the motion is filed.

Judge Bucklo’s requirements for the filing of final pretrial orders and jury instructions differ somewhat from those of Local Rule 16.1. The parties should consult Judge Bucklo’s Final Pretrial Order requirements (below). The "Endnotes" section of Local Rule 16.1is applicable except where specific direction is otherwise noted.

Parties to note that Judge Bucklo conducts jury trials Mondays through Thursdays until trial concludes. Trials are not held on Fridays.

Preparation of Final Pretrial Order (PDF 14KB)

General Voir Dire Questions (PDF 5KB)

Judge Bucklo’s requirements for the filing of final pretrial orders and jury instructions differ somewhat from those of Local Rule 16.1. The parties should consult Judge Bucklo’s Final Pretrial Order requirements (below). The "Endnotes" section of Local Rule 16.1is applicable except where specific direction is otherwise noted.

Parties to note that Judge Bucklo conducts jury trials Mondays through Thursdays until trial concludes. Trials are not held on Fridays.

Preparation of Final Pretrial Order (PDF 14KB)

General Voir Dire Questions (PDF 5KB)

ILND Model Confidentiality Order Form

ILND Model Confidentiality Order Form