Rule L208.3(a) - Motion Procedures(a) Upon the filing of any motion, petition, exceptions, or the like, requiring legal argument, the matter will be scheduled by the court in an order which will also establish the advance briefing schedule. If a party reasons it needs to file a brief in addition to any statement of authority provided pursuant to Local Rule L208.2(c), and no briefing schedule is in effect, such a brief shall be due four (4) days before argument. This Rule in no way abrogates the requirements of Local Rule L208.2(c). Briefs may also be submitted after a matter is heard in the court's discretion. If the brief is not presented to the court when ordered, the court, in its discretion, may refuse to consider a late brief or to hear oral argument. If evidence is to be received in support of the filing, the proponent shall express the same and advise how much time should be allocated for the matter.(b) The court may with prior approval allow oral argument on any motion by speaker telephone conference provided that the conversations of all parties are audible to all persons present, or upon stipulation of all parties, by regular telephone conference call. The Court reserves the right to limit the length of telephone argument or testimony. Upon request of any party, such oral argument may be recorded by a court reporter or otherwise under such conditions as the court shall deem practicable. Counsel shall schedule such telephone calls at a time mutually agreeable to all parties and the court. The expense of the call will be the responsibility of the party requesting the call, unless the court directs otherwise. (c) Emergency Motions will be scheduled either by a proposed order or by notice. All parties should be present for a hearing to take place. The absence of a properly notified party will be deemed a consent to the relief sought.(d) Briefs shall be required as a matter of course in support of all Preliminary Objections as outlined in Local Rule L208.2(c). If a party reasons it needs to file a brief in addition to any statement of authority provided pursuant to Local Rule L208.2(c), and no briefing schedule is in effect, such a brief shall be due four (4) days before argument. This Rule in no way abrogates the requirements of Local Rule L208.2(c).(e) All motions must contain a proposed scheduling order and information for the Court Administrator. The information for the Court Administrator must contain an estimate of the total amount of time needed to complete the hearing as stipulated in Local Rule L307.(f) Unless otherwise noted, it is the sole responsibility of the party seeking relief to serve signed orders submitted by the party seeking relief.Amended effective 4/18/2019.