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) 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 ↗
E. Filing of Motion Papers. Motion papers shall be filed promptly after service. F. Oral Argument on Motions. Parties may request oral argument by letter at the time their moving or opposing or reply papers are filed. The Court will determine whether argument will be heard and, if so, will advise counsel of the argument date.
Silent on oral argument default. Local Civil Rules 6.1, 7.1 (silent) ↗
discovery disputes are limited in length by the discovery order issued in the case. Responsive letters must identify by docket entry number which letter is being responded to. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court. Courtesy copies, as set forth in Paragraph 2(B), infra, must be provided for all letters in excess of 10 pages, inclusive of exhibits. In the event a letter filed on ECF requires immediate attention, counsel shall contact chambers by telephone to alert the Court of the filing.
B. Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time for Filing of Papers. All requests for adjournments or extensions of time with regard to filing deadlines must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter motions. The letter motion must state: (1) the original due date, (2) the number of prior requests for adjournment or extension, (3) whether these prior requests were granted or denied, and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. If the requested adjournment Issued January 14, 2025 Page 2 of 6 or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order (reflecting only business days) must be attached. All requests for adjournments must be made 48 hours before the scheduled conference or expiring deadline, absent an emergency. Parties seeking adjournments or extensions of time within 48 hours of a scheduled Court conference or expiring deadline, or for any other urgent request, shall contact chambers by telephone to alert the Court of the filing. Source ↗
t. Courtesy copies, as set forth in Paragraph 2(B), infra, must be provided for all letters in excess of 10 pages, inclusive of exhibits. In the event a letter filed on ECF requires immediate attention, counsel shall contact chambers by telephone to alert the Court of the filing. Source ↗
R. Civ. P. 11(c)(2), or motions for which the Court has already set a briefing schedule. To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall submit a letter via ECF, not to exceed three pages in length, setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion. The opposing party shall submit a response via ECF, not to exceed three pages in length, within 3 business days from the date the moving party’s letter was filed. The Court will notify the parties if a pre-motion conference is required. Source ↗
E. Docketing, Scheduling, and Calendaring Matters. For docketing, scheduling and calendaring matters, call the Courtroom Deputy at (914) 390-4124 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, it shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance. Source ↗