D.S.D. Civ. LR 7.1

A. Motions to Seal. Any motion seeking the sealing of pleadings, motions,

exhibits, or other documents to be filed in the court record must include (a)

proposed reasons supported by specific factual representations to justify the

sealing and (b) an explanation why alternatives to sealing would not provide

sufficient protection. A motion to seal and the documents to which the motion

refers must be filed consistent with the CM/ECF User Manual and

Administrative Procedures found at www.sdd.uscourts.gov.

B. Required Written Brief. With every opposed motion raising a question of law,

except oral motions made during a hearing or trial, the movant must serve

and file a brief containing the movant=s legal arguments, the authorities in

support thereof, and the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure on which the movant

relies. Motions in limine and supporting arguments and authorities may be

filed as one document. On or before 21 calendar days after service of a motion

and brief, unless otherwise specifically ordered by the court, all opposing

parties must serve and file a responsive brief containing opposing legal

arguments and authorities in support thereof. The movant may file a reply

brief within 14 calendar days after service of the responsive brief.

1. Page Limitation on Briefs. Briefs must not exceed 30 pages excluding

table of contents and/or authorities, certificate of service, if applicable,

and attachments unless prior approval has been obtained from the court.

2. Attachments. A party will submit as exhibits or attachments only those

excerpts of the referenced document that are directly germane to the

matter under consideration by the court. Excerpted material should be

clearly and prominently identified as such. Highlighting or underlining

relevant portions is encouraged. Parties who file excerpts of documents

as exhibits or attachments under this rule do so without prejudice to their

right to timely file additional excerpts. Responding parties may file

additional excerpts that they believe are directly germane. The court may

require parties to file additional excerpts or the complete document.

C. Oral Argument. Oral argument may be had only upon order of the court.

Requests for oral argument must be made by separate statement at the

conclusion of the motion or responsive brief, or by any party by a separate

document filed within 14 calendar days after the filing of the motion or

responsive brief.