Judicial Survey Questions

IT Q19: Under what circumstances will you consider emergency motions regarding discovery matters?

IT A19: I review all emergency motions when filed. I typically deny such motions without prejudice where counsel have failed to include a 7.1 certificate. If the motion presents an issue that should be resolved in less than fourteen days but should not be decided ex parte, I will typically issue an order requesting a response on a shortened schedule. If the motion presents an issue that does not need to be decided in less than fourteen days, I will not consider it on an emergency basis.

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* Talwani, Indira

United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts