(b) All hearings scheduled on applications for a preliminary injunction will be limited in the usual course to argument of counsel unless the Court grants express leave to the contrary in advance of the hearing pursuant to Rule 43(e), Fed.R.Civ.P. In order to develop a record and the positions of the parties in advance of the hearing, the following procedure shall apply:
(2) Service of all papers and affidavits upon which the moving party intends to rely must be served with the motion (Rule 6(c), Fed.R.Civ.P.).
(3) The party or parties opposing the application must file with the Clerk's Office, and deliver to the moving party, all counter or opposing affidavits, and a responsive brief, not later than at least seven (7) days before the hearing (Rule 6(c), Fed.R.Civ.P.).
(4) Lengthy briefs, affidavits and other papers are counterproductive and should be avoided. If the parties desire additional time to prepare, and so stipulate in writing, the scheduled hearing may be postponed and the temporary restraining order (if one has been issued) will be extended as provided in Rule 65(b), Fed.R.Civ.P. In the event the hearing is postponed, any additional papers must be filed in advance of the re-scheduled hearing according to the time periods specified in paragraphs (2) and (3) above (as required by Rule 6(d), Fed.R.Civ.P.).
