Courtesy copies are required for covered motions. Details: 2 copies, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Moving party must deliver 2 courtesy copies of motion papers to chambers
Judge Timothy J. Kelly's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Oppositions to extension motions must be filed by 5:00 p.m. the business day after the motion is filed.
Judge Timothy J. Kelly's formatting rule includes file format PDF, text-searchable, and ocr for paper exhibits. All documents must be filed electronically in text-searchable PDF format
The rule requires redline comparison. Amended pleadings must include redline comparison showing changes
The rule requires local rule 83 2d compliance. Pro hac vice motions must comply with Local Civil Rule 83.2(d) requirements.
Parties may contact Judge Timothy J. Kelly's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Chambers contact limited to email/letter; phone calls prohibited except for emergencies via joint conference call
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Timothy J. Kelly. Sealed documents require motion to seal under Local Civil Rule 5.1(h).
Requests should be made at least 1 business day in advance when this rule applies before Judge Timothy J. Kelly. The request must include adversary position. Opposition to extension motions must be filed by 5:00 PM the business day after the motion is filed.
Amended pleadings must include redline comparison showing changes
Pro hac vice motions must comply with Local Civil Rule 83.2(d) requirements.
Chambers contact limited to email/letter; phone calls prohibited except for emergencies via joint conference call
Contact Courtroom Deputy Clerk for scheduling inquiries
All documents must be filed electronically in text-searchable PDF format
Paper exhibits should be OCR-processed for text-searchability
All electronic filings must be clearly titled; exhibits filed separately
Technical difficulties may excuse late filing, but last-minute filers get no leniency
No extensions for jurisdictional deadlines, even with technical difficulties
Telephonic proceedings require advance contact with Courtroom Deputy
Rescheduling hearings requires 1-week advance notice, good cause, and 4 alternative dates.
Extension motions require 4-day advance notice and cannot be by stipulation.
Extension motions must include 7 specific elements including original date, requested time, previous extensions, good cause, impact on other deadlines, proposed schedule, and opposition statement.
Opposition to extension motions must be filed by 5:00 PM the business day after the motion is filed.
Non-dispositive motions must comply with Local Civil Rule 7(m) and include required statement.
Protective order motions must include proposed order attachment and explain good cause.
Sealed documents require motion to seal under Local Civil Rule 5.1(h).
Seal motions must explain justification under Hubbard factors, propose redactions, and include each document as separate exhibit.
Sealing cannot be justified solely by protective order; unredacted copy with highlighted redactions must be filed.
Summary judgment motions must include statement of material facts with specific record citations under Local Civil Rule 7(h)(1).
Opposition to summary judgment must include statement of genuinely disputed material facts.
Court strictly enforces Local Civil Rule 7(h)(1); facts in moving party's statement are admitted unless controverted in opposition.
Moving party must deliver 2 courtesy copies of motion papers to chambers
Courtesy copies must include ECF headers, be three-hole punched, double-sided, and tabbed
Unredacted courtesy copies required for sealed/redacted filings, with redacted portions highlighted
Hand-delivered courtesy copies must go to loading dock, not directly to chambers
Moving party must file 2-column table of undisputed facts for summary judgment
Opposing party must file 2-column table of disputed facts for summary judgment
Counsel must promptly advise court when case settles in whole or in part
Moving party must file 2-column reply table for disputed facts in summary judgment