211 CMR 101.10 - Briefs

The Presiding Officer shall set a briefing schedule and may designate the order of filing briefs including, if permitted by the Presiding Officer, reply briefs. A Party may request an extension of time to file a brief by motion made before expiration of the scheduled time for filing. Each Party shall file six copies of its brief with the Division, unless the Presiding Officer orders otherwise, and shall serve a copy on all other Parties, including each Interested Party. At least one printed copy of a brief must be submitted to the Division in an unbound format. In addition to printed copies, the Presiding Officer may require Parties to file a copy of a brief on computer disk in a format determined by the Presiding Officer.

Each brief shall contain:

(a) a concise statement of the case;

(b) a summary of arguments with supporting evidence;

(c) a discussion of any other matters that the Presiding Officer has asked the Parties to address in their briefs; and

(d) a conclusion specifying the relief requested.

Notes

211 CMR 101.10