Where circumstances give rise to a compelling need for a continuance, a motion to vacate the trial date should be filed promptly. Delayed motions for continuances are disfavored. Counsel are not permitted to stipulate to continuing a trial date. Failure to have completed discovery and delayed filing of motions or briefs are not grounds for requesting a continuance. In the event that another case is set for trial on the date that your case is also set for trial, one of the cases will be tried by another District Judge from this Division or District or from another District, or, if the parties consent, by the United States Magistrate Judge.
Every effort is made to avoid a trailing docket.
Any party expecting or desiring to file motions in limine prior to trial should either file such motions before or notify the court of such intent at the final settlement conference, so that a schedule for resolving such motions may be set at that time. Lists Witness lists are to be exchanged one week prior to trial. The anticipated order in which the witnesses will be called is to be indicated on the witness list. All exhibits are to be marked and exchanged not later than one week prior to trial. The court is equipped with an ELMO machine for displaying documents, etc.