Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein?

Courtesy copies are required for agendas. Details: delivery upon filing, by email. All agendas (including amended agendas) must be emailed to chambers upon filing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Agendas and Binders

What page or word limits apply to discovery dispute letter before Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein?

Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein's rule states these limits: 5 pages; 5 pages. Letters related to discovery disputes (moving and response) must not exceed 5 pages.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. Discovery Disputes

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein?

Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein's rules include formatting requirements. All proposed orders must have 4 inches of blank space at the end and must not include a signature line or date line.

View ruleSource: page 3, section IV. Proposed Orders and Submission of CNOs/COCs

What must be included with agenda filings before Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All hearing agendas must include hyperlinks to all referenced filings.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Agendas and Binders

What must be included with omnibus binder filings before Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Omnibus/other hearing binders must not include filings for continued or resolved matters.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Agendas and Binders

How may parties contact Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Parties must contact Chambers to advise of unresolved discovery disputes unless a pretrial order provides otherwise.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. Discovery Disputes

Is electronic filing required before Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Proposed orders in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 business cases must be uploaded for electronic order processing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section IV. Proposed Orders and Submission of CNOs/COCs

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein?

The rule states a 4:00 PM filing cutoff. Remote appearance registration must be completed by 4:00 PM Eastern Time the business day prior to the hearing, unless otherwise noticed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. Scheduling and Appearance at Hearings
Complete rules summary for Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein

All hearing agendas must include hyperlinks to all referenced filings.

All agendas (including amended agendas) must be emailed to chambers upon filing.

Two sets of first day binders must be delivered to chambers unless the Court directs otherwise.

All filings included in first day binders should reference the docket number and date filed.

Remote appearance registration must be completed by 4:00 PM Eastern Time the business day prior to the hearing, unless otherwise noticed.

Hearing agendas must be filed on or before 12:00 PM Eastern Time two business days prior to the hearing.

Motions requesting shortened notice and their related motions must be promptly delivered to chambers via email (with electronic copies) and hard copy.

Two sets of binders for omnibus or other hearings must be delivered to chambers unless the Court directs otherwise.

Omnibus/other hearing binders must not include filings for continued or resolved matters.

All filings included in omnibus/other hearing binders must reference the docket number and date filed.

Separate CNO/COC binders are prohibited for omnibus hearing matters, except for retention applications, unless the Court directs otherwise.

One copy of each retention application must be delivered to chambers along with a copy of the CNO/COC.

One binder containing the fee application under consideration and supporting documentation must be delivered to Chambers at least 14 days before the hearing on the application.

Fee application binders must fully comply with Local Rule 9029-3.

One copy of all objected proofs of claim (substantive or nonsubstantive) and any responses must be delivered to Chambers at least 14 days before the omnibus objection hearing.

Omnibus objection proof of claim binders must fully comply with Local Rule 3007-1.

When filing a Notice of Completion of Briefing in an adversary proceeding, one binder containing the specified documents must be delivered to Chambers.

Binders delivered with a Notice of Completion of Briefing in an adversary proceeding must include copies of the motions/briefs identified in the Notice, relevant pleadings, and any request for oral argument.

Parties must contact Chambers to advise of unresolved discovery disputes unless a pretrial order provides otherwise.

Letters related to discovery disputes (moving and response) must not exceed 5 pages.

Opposing parties in discovery disputes must submit response letters no later than 48 hours after receiving the moving party's letter.

Proposed orders in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 business cases must be uploaded for electronic order processing.

All proposed orders must have 4 inches of blank space at the end and must not include a signature line or date line.

Counsel need only inform Chambers of CNO or COC filings if the subject matter is time sensitive, via email with an attached electronic copy; hard copies are required only if requested by Chambers.

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