Tate, Jr., M.D. v. University Medical Center Of Southern Nevada et al

Filing 124

CORRECTED ORDER Stricking 122 Letter re 121 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Responses due by 8/11/2015. Replies due by 8/14/2015. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe on 8/6/2015. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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DISTRICT OF NEVADA
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JAMES S. TATE, JR., M.D.,
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Plaintiff(s),
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vs.
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UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, et al.,
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Defendant(s).
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Case No. 2:09-cv-01748-LDG-NJK
CORRECTED
ORDER STRIKING LETTER
(Docket No. 122)

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Pending before the Court is a letter “advising” the Court of concerns that Plaintiff’s counsel has

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regarding a motion to substitute attorneys. Docket No. 122. The proper vehicle for opposing a motion

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is the filing of a response supported by a memorandum of points and authorities. See Local Rule 7-2(b).

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Parties are not permitted to file letters. Cf. Local Rule 10-1, Local Rule 10-2 (explaining formatting

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requirements for court filings). Because the pending letter failed to comply with these rules, it is hereby

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STRICKEN. To the extent Plaintiff intends to oppose the motion to substitute, he shall file a proper

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response no later than August 11, 2015. Any reply shall be filed no later than August 14, 2015.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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DATED: August 6, 2015

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NANCY J. KOPPE
United States Magistrate Judge