All local rules for E.D. Pa., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
Silent on page limits for civil motions. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1 (silent) ↗
Silent on page limits for opposition briefs. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1 (silent) ↗
Silent on page limits for reply briefs. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1 (silent) ↗
Unless the Court directs otherwise, any party opposing the motion shall serve a brief in opposition together with such answer or other response that may be appropriate, within fourteen (14) days after service of the motion and supporting brief. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1(c) ↗
Silent on motion hearing dates. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1 (silent) ↗
(a) Every motion shall be accompanied by a form of order which, if approved by the court, would grant the relief sought by the motion. Every response in opposition to a motion shall be accompanied by a form of order, which, if approved by the court, will deny or amend the relief sought by the motion. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1(a) ↗
Judge Copeland will approve confidentiality or sealing orders consistent with applicable legal standards. See, In re Avandia Mktg., Sales Practices & Prods. Liab. Litig., 924 F.3d 662 (3d Cir. 2019).
(f) Any interested party may request oral argument on a motion. The court may dispose of a motion without oral argument. E.D. Pa. L.R. 7.1(f) ↗
Judge Copeland will schedule oral argument on motions if it appears likely to be helpful to the Court’s resolution of the matter. Counsel may request oral argument if considered appropriate.
II. Assignment of Matters to Magistrate Judges in Civil Matters. In General. In accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Judges, each district judge shall have an assigned magistrate judge. Matters shall be referred to magistrate judges at the direction of the district judge to whom the case is assigned. E.D. Pa. L.R. 72.1(II) ↗
Judge Copeland expects the parties to resolve discovery disputes without Court intervention. Should counsel be unable, in good faith, to resolve their dispute, Judge Copeland permits contact with the Court through her courtroom deputy to set up telephone or chambers conferences to resolve outstanding issues. The use of motion practice in discovery matters is discouraged.