TRO / PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION EVIDENTIARY CHECKLIST
- Declarations/Affidavits: Fact declarations covering likelihood of success elements; harm, timing, authenticity of exhibits.
- Documents/Exhibits: Contracts, correspondence, screenshots, technical logs, public filings, photos, key dates timeline.
- Irreparable Harm Proof: Non-compensable harms (loss of goodwill, trade secrets, constitutional rights), why damages inadequate, immediacy.
- Notice / Ex Parte Justification: Proof of notice attempts; explain why ex parte if sought.
- Bond Proposal: Calculation and rationale for Rule 65/analog bond; waiver argument if appropriate.
- Relief Specificity: Narrowly tailored order language; avoid overbreadth; include carve-outs.
- Expedited Discovery Need: Scope, proportionality, proposed schedule.
- Jurisdiction/Venue: Personal jurisdiction facts; venue facts; service status.
- Public Interest / Equities: Facts supporting balance; third-party impacts.
- Compliance With Local Rules: Page limits, chambers copies, certification requirements, meet-and-confer status.
- Proposed Order: Ready-to-file with blanks filled; time-limited TRO expiration; hearing date slots.
- Service Plan: Method/timing; alternative service if needed; ECF notice sufficiency.
- Hearing Materials: Binder/compendium; demonstratives; witness list (if evidentiary hearing).
- Post-Order Compliance: Monitoring plan; communication to client/ops; contempt/enforcement readiness.