Courtesy copies are required for briefs, appendixs, and exhibits. Details: 2 copies, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Two courtesy copies required for all briefs and supporting documents
Judge Mary Pat Thynge's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery motions. Motion for Discovery required after verbal meet-and-confer fails to resolve discovery/protective order disputes
Judge Mary Pat Thynge's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Mediation statements are limited to 15-20 pages.
Judge Mary Pat Thynge's rule states these limits: 30 pages. Defendant's answering brief limited to 30 pages.
Judge Mary Pat Thynge's formatting rule includes other font, 12 point type, double spacing, letter paper, file format paper, single-sided, and pages must be numbered. Mediation statements must be double-spaced, single-sided, 12-point font, 15-20 pages max, numbered
The rule requires notice of electronic filing. Counsel must email court with attorney email addresses by mediation statement deadline
The rule requires read comply order and report compliance problems. Counsel must comply with order and immediately report compliance problems to avoid sanctions
Parties may contact Judge Mary Pat Thynge's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. In-person mediation conference scheduled with specific timing and location requirements.
The rule does not state that a motion to seal is required for the covered filing process. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to clerk. Redacted sealed documents must be filed electronically within 7 days; paper copies of sealed documents required but not redacted versions.
Yes. Judge Mary Pat Thynge requires bundling for covered papers. Briefing for multiple case dispositive and Daubert motions must be consolidated within aggregate page limits per side.
In-person mediation conference scheduled with specific timing and location requirements.
Counsel must notify Judge and law clerk by email if matter settles before mediation.
Counsel must notify Judge and law clerk via joint email if mediation is cancelled.
Counsel must notify Judge and law clerk by 5:00 p.m. if switching to video/virtual format.
Counsel must designate one person to send joint email for format changes.
Plaintiff responsible for arranging joint video conference link.
Plaintiff must arrange separate video link for private Judge discussions.
Defendants must arrange separate video link for private Judge discussions.
Plaintiff counsel must email video links to Judge and law clerk by 5:00 p.m.
Defense counsel must email video link to Judge and law clerk by 5:00 p.m.
Video conference emails must include links and joining instructions.
Counsel must email court with attorney email addresses by mediation statement deadline
Counsel must exchange participant lists with opposing parties by mediation statement deadline
Mediation statements must be delivered to Clerk's Office by 3:30 PM deadline, marked confidential, not filed electronically
Mediation statements must be double-spaced, single-sided, 12-point font, 15-20 pages max, numbered
Mediation statement exhibits must be single-sided and tabbed.
Required participants must be available, accessible, and cooperate in good faith throughout mediation
Counsel must comply with order and immediately report compliance problems to avoid sanctions
Mediation statement exhibits must be single-sided and tabbed.
Mediation statements may include additional topics beyond the required sections, provided the page limit is complied with.
Requests to modify mediation attendance requirements must be in writing 14 days before the conference.
Mediation statements must be double-spaced, single-sided, 12-point font, maximum 15-20 pages, with numbered pages.
Mediation statements are limited to 15-20 pages.
Mediation statements require an original and one copy submitted to the Chief Magistrate Judge.
Mediation statements must be delivered to the Clerk's Office in a marked envelope, not filed or emailed.
Mediation statements must not be electronically filed.
Two courtesy copies required for all briefs and supporting documents
Two single-sided courtesy copies required for all briefs and supporting documents in VAC cases.
Redacted sealed documents must be filed electronically within 7 days; paper copies of sealed documents required but not redacted versions.
Motion for Discovery required after verbal meet-and-confer fails to resolve discovery/protective order disputes