All local rules for S.D.N.Y., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
(d) No ex parte order, or order to show cause to bring on a motion, will be granted, except upon a clear and specific showing by affidavit that contains good and sufficient reasons why a procedure other than by notice of motion is necessary and states whether a previous application for similar relief has been made. Local Civil Rule 6.1(d) ↗
C. Telephone Calls. Phone calls are not permitted (i) to seek adjournments, (ii) for inquiries as to the status of a pending motion, (iii) for oral interpretation or clarification of written orders, or (iv) to seek guidance on procedures that are governed by these Individual Rules, the Local Rules of this Court, or the Federal Rules.
(c) Length of Memoranda of Law. If filed by an attorney or prepared with a computer, briefs in support of and in response to a motion (except for motions for reconsideration) may not exceed 8,750 words, and reply briefs may not exceed 3,500 words. Local Civil Rule 7.1(c) ↗
(c) Length of Memoranda of Law. If filed by an attorney or prepared with a computer, briefs in support of and in response to a motion (except for motions for reconsideration) may not exceed 8,750 words, and reply briefs may not exceed 3,500 words. Local Civil Rule 7.1(c) ↗
(c) Length of Memoranda of Law. If filed by an attorney or prepared with a computer, briefs in support of and in response to a motion (except for motions for reconsideration) may not exceed 8,750 words, and reply briefs may not exceed 3,500 words. Local Civil Rule 7.1(c) ↗
Except for letter-motions as permitted by Local Civil Rule 7.1(d), and unless provided otherwise by statute or rule, or by the court in a judge’s individual practices or in a direction in a particular case, motion papers must be served and filed as follows: (a) On all motions and applications under Fed. R. Civ. P. 26 through 37 and 45(d)(3), (1) all motion papers must be served by the moving party on all other parties that have appeared in the action, (2) any opposing or response papers must be served within seven days after service of the moving papers, and (3) any reply papers must be served within two days after service of the answering papers. In computing periods of days, refer to Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (b) On all civil motions, petitions, and applications, other than those described in Rule 6.1(a), and other than petitions for writs of habeas corpus, (1) the moving papers must be served by the moving party on all other parties that have appeared in the action, (2) any opposing or response papers must be served within 14 days after service of the moving papers, and (3) any reply papers must be served within seven days after service of the answering papers. Local Civil Rule 6.1 (introductory clause) and 6.1(a)-(b) ↗
Silent on fixed motion hearing days. Local Civil Rules 6.1, 7.1 (silent) ↗
Local Civil Rule 77.1. Submission of Orders, Judgments and Decrees Proposed orders, judgments, and decrees must be presented as directed by the ECF rules published on the website of each respective court. Local Civil Rule 77.1 ↗
A. Protective Orders. Court records and docket sheets are to be accessible to the public, and enjoy a presumption of openness to public inspection. The presumption is rebuttable upon demonstration that “closure is essential to preserve higher values and is narrowly tailored to serve that interest.” Bernstein v. 7 Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP, 814 F.3d 132, 144 (2d Cir. 2016) (quoting In re N.Y. Times Co., 828 F.2d 110, 116 (2d Cir.1987)). No protective order shall be submitted that provides for sealing of documents or other information in connection with a submission to the Court, except following a motion supported by competent evidence showing that sealing is essential to preserve higher values and is narrowly tailored to serve that interest. All protective orders shall comply with this entire Rule 4, and are subject to ongoing review and reexamination by the Court.
Silent on oral argument default. Local Civil Rules 6.1, 7.1 (silent) ↗
E. Disputes. Unless directed otherwise, counsel shall describe their disputes in a single letter, jointly composed. Separate and successive letters will be returned, unread. Strict adherence to the meet and confer rule is required and should be described in the joint submission as to time, place and duration, naming the counsel involved in the discussion. The Court will not resolve disputes not brought to its attention in conformity with this rule.
F. Courtesy Copies. Parties shall send to Chambers one courtesy copy of all pleadings, motions, and supporting papers, except motions for admission pro hac vice. In the event of an especially voluminous submission, and only with written approval from Chambers, parties may submit their exhibits by CD. In any event, courtesy copies are to be submitted without plastic covers. Source ↗
A. Conferences in Civil Cases. Remote conferences in all civil cases will generally be called after Answers are filed and on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. All conferences for that day will be called sequentially beginning at 10:00 a.m. Lawyers in charge of the case shall be present on the telephone call. They shall join the call starting at 9:50 a.m. No later than 48 hours prior to an initial conference, counsel shall file, via ECF, a proposed case management plan, using the template attached to these individual Rules. For all other conferences, counsel shall submit by email to Chambers a joint agenda, no later than 48 hours in advance of the conference. Source ↗
C. Filing of Motion Papers. Motion papers shall be filed promptly after service. All motions, and courtesy copies of all motions, shall include a table of contents listing all affidavits and exhibits. The Court does not impose a page limit for briefs. i. Affidavit and Exhibit Requirements. All affidavits and exhibits shall conform to the following requirements. Source ↗
II. All affidavits, exhibits, and motions shall be bound. III. Exhibits shall be marked sequentially such that no exhibit number or letter repeats, regardless of the affidavit to which it is attached. Exhibits for plaintiffs should be marked by numbers; exhibits for defendants should be marked by letters. Parties shall refer to exhibits already filed and not duplicate them. Source ↗
B. Motions. Counsel shall not request a pre-motion or permission to file a motion. Motions may be filed in the discretion of the attorneys, and shall conform to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Letter motions or oppositions will not be accepted. C. Filing of Motion Papers. Motion papers shall be filed promptly after service. All motions, and courtesy copies of all motions, shall include a table of contents listing all affidavits and exhibits. The Court does not impose a page limit for briefs. i. Affidavit and Exhibit Requirements. All affidavits and exhibits shall conform to the following requirements. Source ↗