Court Rules
Common questions about Judge John F. Murphy's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge John F. Murphy?

Courtesy copies are required for sealed documents. Details: delivery immediately upon filing, by email. Courtesy copies of all sealed documents must be immediately emailed to chambers, with encrypted email allowed for sealed documents.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 4. Immediately e-mail to chambers

What must be included with joint certification filings before Judge John F. Murphy?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Joint certification confirming all counsel understand, have complied, and will comply with the order must be filed within 3 days of the order date.

View ruleSource: page 3, section GENERAL ORDER RE: FILING UNDER SEAL

How does Judge John F. Murphy handle sealed or redacted filings?

The rule does not state that a motion to seal is required for the covered filing process. No document-by-document preauthorization is required to file under seal in most cases; preauthorization is required if counsel cannot consistently follow the Avandia standard.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Footnote 2
Complete rules summary for Judge John F. Murphy

Courtesy copies of all sealed documents must be immediately emailed to chambers, with encrypted email allowed for sealed documents.

All ECF filings, especially sealed documents, must be labeled with ECF descriptions to ensure docket text accurately reflects contents.

No document-by-document preauthorization is required to file under seal in most cases; preauthorization is required if counsel cannot consistently follow the Avandia standard.

Joint certification confirming all counsel understand, have complied, and will comply with the order must be filed within 3 days of the order date.

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