All local rules for E.D. Pa., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
Judge Carlos permits counsel to communicate with her law clerks on scheduling and administrative matters, but never on the merits of a case.
Silent on page limits for civil motions. The local rules set no district-wide page limit for motions or supporting briefs. Each judge's individual practices govern; consult the assigned judge's chambers procedures. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1 ↗
Silent on page limits for opposition briefs. The local rules set no district-wide page limit. Each judge's individual practices govern. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1 ↗
Silent on page limits for reply briefs. The local rules set no district-wide page limit. Each judge's individual practices govern. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1 ↗
Judge Carlos will not normally permit reply or supplemental briefs. Counsel desiring to file a such a brief must first seek permission of the Court before such a brief will be accepted.
Response to motion due within 14 days of service E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1(c) ↗
Calendar control and other matters affecting the conduct of court business shall be governed by written policy statements on file in the Clerk's Office, which may be adopted or modified by the court in the implementation of the local rules (but not in derogation thereof), and also in the implementation of operating agreements that may be in effect between this court and certain other courts concerning conflicting engagements of counsel, recognition of busy-slips, and the like. E.D. Pa. L.R. 40.3 ↗
In criminal cases: Judge Carlos requires that all relevant documents be delivered to chambers in advance of court.
Proposed order required with every motion E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1(a) ↗
Judge Carlos will require a formal motion seeking an extension together with a proposed order and certification of concurrence or objection of all counsel or unrepresented parties.
Oral argument at court's discretion; no automatic right E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1(f) ↗
Judge Carlos will schedule oral argument on motions only if it appears likely to be helpful to the Court's resolution of the matter.
Considering that counsel will have substantial input in the setting of dates in the Rule 16 Order, Judge Carlos expects counsel to comply with the dates set out in that Order. Judge Carlos will generally not agree to a request to extend the dispositive motion or Daubert deadlines or trial dates. Extensions will be entertained upon a showing that circumstances beyond the reasonable expectation of counsel have hampered the progress of the case. Judge Carlos will require a formal motion seeking an extension together with a proposed order and certification of concurrence or objection of all counsel or unrepresented parties. In most cases, extensions will only be considered after a conference with the Judge.
Discovery disputes referred to assigned magistrate judge E.D. Pa. L.R. 72.1 ↗
Judge Carlos expects counsel to attempt to resolve disputes prior to bringing them to her attention, pursuant to Rule 26.1(f) of the Local Rules of Civil Procedure for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Should counsel be unable, in good faith, to resolve their dispute, Judge Carlos permits contact with the Court through her deputy clerk to set up telephone or chambers conferences to resolve outstanding issues. Generally, Judge Carlos prefers letter memoranda outlining the discovery dispute. Such memoranda should include the steps taken to resolve the dispute as well as the relief requested and should be docketed. Except for subpoenas issued to non-parties, the use of motion practice in discovery matters is discouraged.