(1) The court may require any or all parties to file trial briefs or proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.

(2) Any party may file either a trial brief or proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, or both, by the date set by the judge or hearing examiner.

(3) The court considers a trial brief or proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law filed by fax or e-mail attachment compliant with the filing deadline as long as a party ensures that the court receives the hard copy original at or before trial. Any party filing a brief or proposed findings and conclusions by fax or e-mail attachment shall further ensure that the other parties receive it the same day the party files it with the court.