Judge Albert Berry III
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Settlement Statement
- Upon request
Communication
Chambers
Page & Word Limits1 rule
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Settlement statements should be no more than 10 pages each.
Summary: Settlement statements limited to 10 pages each.
Settlement Statement
10 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Document Filing Requirements15 rules
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The parties’ settlement statements are not to be filed on ECF, will not be made part of the Court’s record, and will not be admissible as evidence.
Summary: Settlement statements are not to be filed on ECF and are not admissible as evidence.
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Settlement Statement
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all communications with the Court on settlement, including the settlement conferences, ex parte calls, and hearings, whether by video, phone or in person, cannot be photographed, recorded, or rebroadcasted
Summary: Settlement communications cannot be photographed, recorded, or rebroadcasted.
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Settlement Conference
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Sanctions will apply if this order is violated.
Summary: Violating interpreter requirement may result in sanctions.
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Settlement Conference
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Any violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions deemed necessary by the Court.
Summary: Violating recording prohibitions may result in sanctions.
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Settlement Conference
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All participants must use a computer or tablet or be in the same room as someone with a computer or tablet.
Summary: Participants must use computer/tablet or be with someone who has one.
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Settlement Conference
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The Court will not permit a party, party representative, or an insurance representative merely to be available by telephone during the conference.
Summary: No telephone-only attendance allowed at settlement conference.
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Settlement Conference
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If a party requires approval by an insurer to settle, then a representative of the insurer with full and complete settlement authority must attend.
Summary: Insurer representatives with full settlement authority must attend settlement conference.
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Settlement Conference
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the interpreter must be able to translate word for word (real-time) during the settlement conference.
Summary: Interpreter must provide real-time word-for-word translation.
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Settlement Conference
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If the settlement conference is by videoconferencing technology, all parties are required to be on camera.
Summary: All parties must be on camera for video settlement conferences.
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Settlement Conference
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absent Court permission, failure to attend or attendance without full settlement authority may result in sanctions.
Summary: Failure to attend or lack of full settlement authority may result in sanctions.
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Settlement Conference
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Counsel and parties are cautioned that failure to attend a scheduled settlement conference without advance notice to the Court may result in the imposition of monetary sanctions against them.
Summary: Failure to attend settlement conference without notice may result in monetary sanctions.
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Settlement Conference
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The Court will not allow any counsel or party to appear using a cell phone.
Summary: Cell phone use prohibited for settlement conference attendance.
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Settlement Conference
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If a party does not speak English, that party is responsible for an interpreter for the duration of the settlement conference.
Summary: Non-English speaking parties must provide their own interpreter.
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Settlement Conference
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If the parties must reschedule, or if they conclude that a settlement conference is not necessary at this time, they should inform chambers as soon as possible.
Summary: Parties must inform chambers promptly if rescheduling or canceling settlement conference.
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Settlement Conference
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The Court’s staff will hold a test run with the parties 15 to 30 minutes prior to the conference.
Summary: Technology test run required 15-30 minutes before video settlement conference.
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Settlement Conference
Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Settlement statements must be emailed to Chambers_Berry@ilnd.uscourts.gov; no courtesy copies accepted.
The Court does not accept courtesy copies. Dates to exchange settlement statements, as well as dates to submit those statements to the Court will be provided to the parties. All settlement statements should be sent to the Court via the following email address: <a href=mailto:Chambers_Berry@ilnd.uscourts.gov>Chambers_Berry@ilnd.uscourts.gov</a>.
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Page 2 | A. Before the Settlement Conference—Telephonic Status Hearing and Exchange of Settlement Statements
Chambers Communication Rules
Counsel may request technology test run with Courtroom Deputy days before conference.
Any counsel may email the Courtroom Deputy for a test run several days before the conference if they are concerned about the technology.
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