parties who wish to file a trial brief must seek leave of the court to do so. parties should keep in mind that motions in limine are meant to provide a mechanism for the court and parties to resolve particular evidentiary issues prior to trial. (“the prudent use of the in limine motion sharpens the focus of later trial proceedings and permits the parties to focus their preparation on those matters that will be considered by the jury.”). it will also be part of the cover letter the court provides to the venire with the juror questionnaire. the parties should be prepared to discuss a schedule for such submissions at the final pretrial conference.