Best Three Cases Per Issue, No String Citations, 10-Page Memos — Division FI

Source of truth

"Memorandums must not exceed ten (10) pages without good cause" / "Legal authority is to be limited to the best three cases per issue absent good cause and no string citations" / "Courtesy copies must be submitted to the court no later than three (3) days before any hearing or trial"

Official source

15th Cir. — Division FI Instructions (Judge Scher)

Source health

Healthy · checked September 4, 2026

Effective date

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Last verified

August 4, 2026benchpath-cw-2026-08-04

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