District of Delaware Chambers Communication Rules
108 rules from official source documents
Rules for contacting chambers: permitted methods, hours, and purposes.
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contact chambers (by phone or email) to seek a hearing date on such a matter.
contact chambers (by phone or email) to seek a hearing date on such a matter.
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Parties must immediately advise chambers in writing of any circumstance that may necessitate adjournment or modification of the trial setting.
The parties shall also immediately advise chambers, in writing, of any occurrence or circumstance that the parties believe may necessitate the adjournment or other modification of the trial setting.
CRITICALCivil cases
Should counsel find that they are unable to resolve a discovery matter, the parties involved shall contact Chambers to advise of the dispute, unless a pretrial order provides otherwise.
Should counsel find that they are unable to resolve a discovery matter, the parties involved shall contact Chambers to advise of the dispute, unless a pretrial order provides otherwise.
CRITICALCivil cases
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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.
Counsel does not need to inform chambers when a CNO or COC is filed unless the subject matter is time sensitive. If time sensitive, please email chambers with an electronic copy attached. Counsel will be informed if hard copies are needed.
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Parties must immediately advise chambers in writing of any circumstance that may require adjournment or modification of the trial setting.
The parties shall also immediately advise chambers, in writing, of any occurrence or circumstance that the parties believe may necessitate the adjournment or other modification of the trial setting.
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contact chambers (by phone or email) to seek a hearing date on such a matter
contact chambers (by phone or email) to seek a hearing date on such a matter
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Please confer with chambers to obtain dates before filing a Certificate of Counsel and proposed Omnibus Hearing Date Order.
Please confer with chambers to obtain dates before filing a Certificate of Counsel and proposed Omnibus Hearing Date Order.
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To request an expedited hearing, counsel must file a motion to shorten notice in accordance with Local Rule 9006-1(e). Such a motion should be filed contemporaneously with the motion seeking the relief in question. In addition to being filed on the docket, the motion to shorten notice should also be e-mailed to chambers, copying opposing counsel.
To request an expedited hearing, counsel must file a motion to shorten notice in accordance with Local Rule 9006-1(e). Such a motion should be filed contemporaneously with the motion seeking the relief in question. In addition to being filed on the docket, the motion to shorten notice should also be e-mailed to chambers, copying opposing counsel.
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- Email to chambers
Chambers must be contacted prior to scheduling, changing, or cancelling a hearing.
Please contact chambers prior to scheduling, changing or cancelling a hearing.
CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force
Immediately advise chambers in writing of any circumstance that may require adjournment or modification of trial.
The parties shall also immediately advise chambers, in writing, of any occurrence or circumstance that the parties believe may necessitate the adjournment or other modification of the trial setting.
CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force
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Contact chambers before scheduling, changing, or cancelling a hearing.
Please contact chambers prior to scheduling, changing or cancelling a hearing.
CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force
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Remote witness requests must be emailed to chambers with explanation by 4:00 p.m. Eastern three business days before the hearing.
All requests for remote participation by witnesses must be emailed to chambers (copying all affected parties) by no later than 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time) three business days prior to the hearing and explain why the extraordinary relief of permitting a witness to appear by Zoom should be granted.
CRITICALCivil cases
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Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed to chambers simultaneously with filing.
The Joint Claim Construction Chart, in Word format, shall be e-mailed simultaneously with filing to cfe_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.
CRITICALCivil cases
Should counsel find that they are unable to resolve a dispute relating to a discovery matter or protective order, the parties shall contact the Court's Case Manager to schedule an in-person conference/argument.
Should counsel find that they are unable to resolve a dispute relating to a discovery matter or protective order, the parties shall contact the Court's Case Manager to schedule an in-person conference/argument.
CRITICALCivil cases
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The Joint Claim Construction Chart, in Word format, shall be e-mailed simultaneously with filing to cfc_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.
The Joint Claim Construction Chart, in Word format, shall be e-mailed simultaneously with filing to cfc_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.
CRITICALCivil cases
Interim status report required by joint letter on specified date
On , counsel shall submit a joint letter to the Court with an interim report of the matters in issue and the progress of discovery to date.
CRITICALCivil cases
Parties must notify court by joint letter about testimony request and time allocation for claim construction hearing
The parties shall notify the Court, by joint letter submission, no later than the date on which their answering claim construction briefs are due: (i) whether they request leave to present testimony at the hearing; and (ii) the amount of time they are requesting be allocated to them for the hearing.
CRITICALCivil cases
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Objections to evidence must be emailed to chambers by 6:00 a.m. on the trial day.
Delaware counsel, on behalf of the parties, shall notify the Court by email (gbw_civil@ded.uscourts.gov) by 6:00 a.m. of any objections to demonstratives, witnesses, deposition designations, or other evidence to be presented that trial day.
CRITICALCivil cases
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Parties must email glossary, witness list, and pronunciation guide to court reporter and chambers at least 3 business days before trial.
At least three (3) business days before the start of the jury trial, the parties shall email the court reporter and chambers a glossary of terms and names, a list of possible witnesses who may appear at trial, and a list of phonetic pronunciation of attorneys' and witnesses' names.
CRITICALCivil cases
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Parties must email revised proposed jury instructions and verdict sheet to chambers before the charge conference.
Prior to the charge conference, the parties shall file and email chambers (gbw_civil@ded.uscourts.gov) revised versions of their proposed final jury instructions and verdict sheet.
CRITICALCivil cases
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When amendment is by matter of course, counsel must email a PDF amended pleading to the judicial administrator at the specified address.
If by matter of course, counsel shall email a PDF version of the amended pleading to the Court’s judicial administrator, Diana Welham, at diana_welham@ded.uscourts.gov.
CRITICALCivil cases
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Local counsel must be involved in all calls to Chambers.
Local counsel shall be involved on all calls to Chambers.
CRITICALCivil cases
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order shall be e-mailed, in Word format, simultaneously with filing to rga_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.
order shall be e-mailed, in Word format, simultaneously with filing to rga_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.
CRITICALCivil cases
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Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed to rga_civil@ded.uscourts.gov simultaneously with filing.
The Joint Claim Construction Chart, in Word format, shall be e-mailed simultaneously with filing to rga_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.
CRITICALCivil cases
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Jury instruction documents must be submitted in Word format via email to rga_civil@ded.uscourts.gov simultaneously with filing.
The parties shall submit simultaneously with filing each of the foregoing four documents in Word format to rga_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.
CRITICALCivil cases
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Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed in Word format to chambers at Samantha_Miller@ded.uscourts.gov.
The Joint Claim Construction Chart, in Word format, shall be e-mailed simultaneously with filing to Samantha_Miller@ded.uscourts.gov.
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Counsel must notify Judge and law clerk by email if matter settles before mediation.
It is counsel’s responsibility to notify Judge Thynge by email, with a copy to the Judge’s law clerk, Daniel Taylor, should the matter settle prior to the mediation date.
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Defense counsel must email video link to Judge and law clerk by 5:00 p.m.
Counsel for Defendants shall provide by email to the Judge, with a copy to her law clerk, Daniel Taylor, the defense video conference link no later than and no earlier than ___day, ______ __, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Plaintiff counsel must email video links to Judge and law clerk by 5:00 p.m.
Counsel for Plaintiff shall provide by email to the Judge, with a copy to her law clerk, Daniel Taylor, the Joint video conference link and Plaintiff’s video conference link no later than and no earlier than ___day, ______ __, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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In-person mediation conference scheduled with specific timing and location requirements.
An in-person mediation conference is scheduled for __day, ____ __, 2022 beginning at __:00 a.m. Eastern Time. All required participants (see ¶ 2) are to report at this time to Courtroom 2B and are to remain available until excused by the Court.
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Video conference emails must include links and joining instructions.
These emails shall include the links, along with instructions on how to join the video conference for each conference line.
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Should the mediation be cancelled, counsel shall advise the Judge and her law clerk via joint email prior to ___day, ______ __, 2022.
Should the mediation be cancelled, counsel shall advise the Judge and her law clerk via joint email prior to ___day, ______ __, 2022.
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Defendants must arrange separate video link for private Judge discussions.
Defendants shall arrange for a separate video conference link for private discussions with the Judge throughout the mediation session.
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Plaintiff responsible for arranging joint video conference link.
Plaintiff shall arrange for a video conference link for a joint discussion line for the Judge and all counsel to use during the mediation session.
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Counsel must notify Judge and law clerk by 5:00 p.m. if switching to video/virtual format.
Should counsel and their clients wish to proceed in a video/virtual format, counsel shall advise the Judge and her law clerk on or before ___day, ______ __, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in a single, joint email.
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Plaintiff must arrange separate video link for private Judge discussions.
Plaintiff shall also arrange for a separate video conference link for private discussions with the Judge throughout the mediation session.
CRITICALCivil cases
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Telephonic Rule 16 status conference scheduled with specific coordination requirement
Status Conference. On ____________, 20__, the Court will hold a telephonic Rule 16 status conference with counsel beginning at ______ _.m. Plaintiff’s counsel shall coordinate the call to chambers.
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ADR-related communications and mediation statements must not be e-filed or docketed; parties must communicate as designated by the Magistrate Judge.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any communications regarding the ADR/mediation process, including but not limited to the scheduling or rescheduling of teleconferences or mediation dates, are not to be e-filed or docketed. Such communications are to be made as designated or ordered by the Magistrate Judge. Mediation statements are not to be e-filed or docketed.
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ADR/mediation communications must not be e-filed or docketed; follow Magistrate Judge's designated procedures.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any communications regarding the ADR/mediation process, including but not limited to the scheduling or rescheduling of teleconferences or mediation dates, are not to be e-filed or docketed. Such communications are to be made as designated or ordered by the Magistrate Judge. Mediation statements are not to be e-filed or docketed.
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Unsolicited communications are prohibited unless pre-approved by Judge Kearney.
We will not accept unsolicited communications unless pre-approved by Judge Kearney.
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Telephone and fax communications by a pro se party are prohibited unless approved by Judge Kearney beforehand and an ESR/Court Reporter is present. Pro se parties may not appear for hearings by telephone unless permitted for good cause, such as incarcerated persons in civil cases.
Telephone and fax communications by a pro se party are prohibited unless approved by Judge Kearney beforehand and an ESR/Court Reporter is present. Pro se parties may not appear for hearings by telephone unless permitted for good cause, such as incarcerated persons in civil cases.
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Counsel and parties may not communicate with law clerks or interns unless directed by Judge Kearney.
Counsel and parties are not permitted to communicate with the Judge’s law clerks or interns unless specifically directed by the Judge on a particular issue.
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Parties using electronic equipment at trial must submit a letter to chambers no later than one week before trial.
Any party planning to use such equipment must submit a letter to chambers, as early as possible, but no later than one week before trial.
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Change of plea memoranda must be emailed to chambers at the specified address.
The change of plea memorandum shall be provided in Microsoft Word Format by email to Chambers_of_Judge_Kearney@paed.uscourts.gov.
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PSI reports and sentencing memoranda must be emailed to chambers at the specified address.
Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports and Sentencing Memoranda shall also be promptly delivered to chambers in Microsoft Word Format by email to Chambers_of_Judge_Kearney@paed.uscourts.gov.
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Letter requests for rule- or order-mandated extensions of time are prohibited.
Judge Kearney will not accept letter requests for extensions of time set by the Federal or Local Rules or our scheduling Orders.
WARNING
Parties must notify chambers as soon as possible if a matter has settled.
Parties must notify chambers as soon as possible if a matter has settled and a Pretrial Order will not be filed.
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Contact chambers if there will be a delay in filing or delivering agenda/binder.
Please contact chambers if there will be a delay.
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Motion to shorten notice must be e-mailed to chambers, with copies to opposing counsel and U.S. Trustee.
In addition to being filed on the docket, the motion to shorten notice must be e-mailed to chambers, copying opposing counsel and the U.S. Trustee.
WARNING
Parties must immediately advise chambers in writing of any occurrence necessitating adjournment or modification of trial schedule.
Parties must also immediately advise chambers, in writing, of any occurrence or circumstance which the parties believe may suggest or necessitate the adjournment or other modification of the trial schedule.
WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force
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In addition to being filed on the docket, the motion to shorten notice should also be e-mailed to chambers, copying opposing counsel.
In addition to being filed on the docket, the motion to shorten notice should also be e-mailed to chambers, copying opposing counsel.
WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force
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- Email to chambers
Contact chambers if there will be a delay in filing agenda or submitting binders.
Please contact chambers if there will be a delay.
WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force
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After filing, please e-mail chambers a copy of the Notice.
After filing, please e-mail chambers a copy of the Notice.
WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force
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In discovery emergencies, parties may contact chambers to seek an immediate remote hearing.
If the exigencies of the circumstances require the Court's immediate attention in a discovery matter, the parties may contact chambers to seek a remote hearing to be set as promptly as practicable.
WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force
Confer with chambers to obtain dates before filing a Certificate of Counsel and proposed Omnibus Hearing Date Order.
Please confer with chambers to obtain dates before filing a Certificate of Counsel and proposed Omnibus Hearing Date Order.
WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force
Counsel should contact chambers for emergency relief.
Counsel seeking emergency relief are strongly encouraged to contact Judge Horan’s chambers to apprise the Court of a matter that requires urgent attention, including the scheduling of an emergency hearing.
WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force
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- Letter ecf to chambers
If a matter settles or is otherwise resolved, counsel should promptly inform chambers
If a matter settles or is otherwise resolved, counsel should promptly inform chambers
WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force
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- Email to chambers
Counsel shall also ... contact chambers (by phone or email) to seek a hearing date on such a matter.
Counsel shall also ... contact chambers (by phone or email) to seek a hearing date on such a matter.
WARNINGCivil cases
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Joint Claim Construction Chart must be in Word format and emailed to gbw_civil@ded.uscourts.gov simultaneously with filing.
The Joint Claim Construction Chart, in Word format shall be e-mailed simultaneously with filing to gbw_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.
WARNINGCivil cases
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All phone calls to Chambers must include local counsel.
Local counsel shall be involved on all calls to Chambers.
WARNINGCivil cases
Counsel must immediately advise the Court of any compliance problems to avoid sanctions.
To avoid the imposition of sanctions, counsel shall advise the Court immediately of any problems regarding compliance with this Order.
WARNINGCivil cases
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The parties shall simultaneously submit the documents in Word format via email to the trial judge’s staff at ldh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.
The parties shall simultaneously submit the documents in Word format via email to the trial judge’s staff at ldh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.
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Counsel shall determine who will be responsible for sending this joint email.
Counsel shall determine who will be responsible for sending this joint email.
WARNINGCivil cases
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Mediation statements must not be emailed to Chambers without prior permission.
The mediation statements shall not be filed with the Clerk's Office, nor emailed to Chambers without permission
WARNINGCivil cases
Counsel are expected to verbally discuss the issues/concerns before seeking the Court's intervention.
Counsel are expected to verbally discuss the issues/concerns before seeking the Court's intervention.
WARNINGCivil cases
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Mediation statements must not be emailed to Chambers without prior permission.
nor emailed to Chambers without permission
WARNING
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Judge Wolson's Policies and Procedures specify required keywords to use when emailing Chambers, which counsel and pro se parties must acknowledge.
Judge Wolson's Policies and Procedures are available for the Parties to review online. By signing below, counsel for each Party and/or each pro se Party represents that he or she has reviewed the Judge's Policies and Procedures and acknowledges the requirements contained therein, including the Policies governing keywords to use when emailing Chambers.
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Responsive letters may be submitted only at Judge Wolson's request.
Responsive letters should only be submitted at Judge Wolson’s request.
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Letters may be emailed to chambers only for routine matters where no opposition is anticipated or required.
Parties may submit letters (when appropriate) via email, but they must limit such communications to routine matters for which no opposition is anticipated or required.
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Communications about administrative or procedural matters should be directed to a Courtroom Deputy or Chambers.
Counsel should direct communications concerning administrative or procedural matters to a Courtroom Deputy or Chambers.
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Emails to Judge Wolson must use required subject line verbiage: extension requests 'request for extension'; continuance requests 'request for continuance'; proposed orders 'proposed order'; stipulations 'stipulation'; Rule 26(f) reports '26(f) report'; page-limit requests 'page limits'; deposition scheduling 'deposition scheduling'; settlement updates 'settlement status'.
Judge Wolson will filter emails based on certain terminology in the subject line. Therefore, to ensure that emails receive prompt attention, where appropriate, emails to Judge Wolson must also use the following verbiage in the subject line:
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Meet-and-confer obligations require a verbal conversation (in person, videoconference, or phone); written correspondence does not satisfy them.
Any time that lawyers must meet and confer, whether pursuant to a statute, a federal or local rule, these Policies and Procedures, or a Court order, the parties must have a verbal conversation to satisfy the obligation. The conversation can be in person, by videoconference, or by phone. The mere exchange of written correspondence, whether letter, email, or otherwise, does not satisfy the obligation.
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Counsel should contact Judge Wolson by phone for any issues that arise during depositions. Counsel should not walk out of a deposition before trying to contact Judge Wolson and obtain guidance.
Counsel should contact Judge Wolson by phone for any issues that arise during depositions. Counsel should not walk out of a deposition before trying to contact Judge Wolson and obtain guidance.
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Emails to Judge Wolson must include the case name and docket number in the subject line.
Emails to Judge Wolson must include the case name and docket number in the subject line.
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Counsel may not send copies of correspondence between themselves to Judge Kearney.
Counsel shall not send copies of correspondence among themselves to Judge Kearney.
INFO
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Parties in subchapter V cases may email chambers (copying other counsel) to request a status conference.
such party may reach out by email to chambers (copying counsel for other parties in interest) to seek a status conference.
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To schedule a First Day Hearing, counsel should contact chambers after all first day filings are docketed.
To schedule a First Day Hearing, counsel should contact chambers after all first day filings are docketed.
INFO
Parties may inquire about status of pending matters after reasonable time.
Parties are invited to inquire, after a reasonable time under the circumstances of the matter at issue, into the status of a matter pending decision or taken under advisement.
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CNO or CoC and related documents may be emailed to chambers upon filing.
A CNO or CoC and any related documents may be emailed to chambers upon filing.
INFO
Do not contact the Court to confirm Zoom registration.
Please do not contact the Court to confirm registration.
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Contact chambers in advance if additional time or a contested evidentiary hearing is needed.
If parties anticipate requiring additional time and/or a contested evidentiary hearing, please contact chambers in advance to make the necessary scheduling arrangements.
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Do not contact the court to confirm Zoom registration or request the link.
An electronic invitation, with the relevant audio or video link, will be emailed to you no later than two hours prior to the hearing. Please do not contact the Court to confirm registration or request the link.
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Parties may contact chambers in emergencies to request a promptly scheduled remote hearing for urgent discovery matters.
If the exigencies of the circumstances require the Court’s immediate attention in a discovery matter, the parties may contact chambers to seek a remote hearing to be set as promptly as practicable.
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Counsel should promptly inform chambers and file a notice of settlement or trial adjournment when a matter is resolved.
If a matter settles or is otherwise resolved, counsel should promptly inform chambers and file a notice of settlement or notice of adjournment of trial in the adversary proceeding.
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Chambers staff can provide toll-free number for telephonic appearance; contact at least one business day prior.
Persons without internet access may contact Chambers staff to request a toll- free number to appear telephonically at a hearing. Please contact Chambers staff at least one business day prior to the scheduled hearing.
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Parties in subchapter V cases may email chambers (copying other counsel) to request a status conference, typically held via Zoom.
If a party in interest in a case under subchapter V of chapter 11 believes that a status conference with the Court would advance the orderly administration of the case, such party may reach out by email to chambers (copying counsel for other parties in interest) to seek a status conference. Such status conferences typically will be conducted by Zoom.
INFOProposed or draft document; may not be in force
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Persons without internet may contact chambers at least one business day before hearing for toll-free number.
Persons without internet access may contact Chambers staff to request a toll- free number to appear telephonically at a hearing. Please contact Chambers staff at least one business day prior to the scheduled hearing.
INFOProposed or draft document; may not be in force
Do not contact the court to confirm Zoom registration or request the link.
Please do not contact the Court to confirm registration or request the link.
INFOProposed or draft document; may not be in force
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- Email to chambers
Parties in subchapter V cases may email chambers to request a status conference.
If a party in interest in a case under subchapter V of chapter 11 believes that a status conference with the Court would advance the orderly administration of the case, such party may reach out by email to chambers (copying counsel for other parties in interest) to seek a status conference.
INFOProposed or draft document; may not be in force
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Counsel should notify chambers when filing an amended agenda.
Counsel is encouraged to notify chambers when filing an amended agenda.
INFOCivil cases
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Any and all trial correspondence should be via Delaware counsel through the GBW Civil mailbox (gbw_civil@ded.uscourts.gov).
Any and all trial correspondence should be via Delaware counsel through the GBW Civil mailbox (gbw_civil@ded.uscourts.gov).
INFOCivil cases
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This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents in Microsoft Word format, which should be submitted by e-mail to jlh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.
This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents in Microsoft Word format, which should be submitted by e-mail to jlh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.
INFOCivil cases
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Parties must e-mail a Word-format copy of the amended Joint Claim Construction Chart to chambers.
The parties shall e-mail a copy of the amended Joint Claim Construction Chart in Microsoft Word format to jlh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.
INFOCivil cases
Parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike by the reply deadline.
Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.
INFOCivil cases
Parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to stay by the reply deadline.
Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to stay.
INFOCivil cases
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If any party has questions about these timing requirements, they should contact Judge Burke’s Chambers by phone in advance of the mediation to address those questions.
If any party has questions about these timing requirements, they should contact Judge Burke’s Chambers by phone in advance of the mediation to address those questions.
INFOCivil cases
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seven days before the pretrial conference. The parties shall simultaneously submit the documents in Word format via email to the trial judge’s staff at Idh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.
seven days before the pretrial conference. The parties shall simultaneously submit the documents in Word format via email to the trial judge’s staff at Idh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.
INFOCivil cases
Parties must notify the court in writing to cancel a status conference if there is nothing to report.
If all parties agree that there is nothing to report, nor anything to add to the interim status report or to this Order, they shall notify the Court in writing before the conference is scheduled to occur, and the conf erence will be removed from the Court’s calendar.
INFOCivil cases
Attorneys may possess electronic devices in accordance with the Court's Standing Order.
Any possession by an attorney of an electronic device shall be permitted in accordance with this Court's Standing Order regarding possession by attorneys of cell phones, other
INFOCivil cases
The Court may communicate ex parte with parties before, during, and after the mediation conference.
Before, during, and after the scheduled mediation conference, the Court may find it necessary and useful to communicate with one or more parties outside the presence of the other party or parties.
INFOCivil cases
The Court may communicate ex parte with parties before, during, and after the mediation conference.
Before, during, and after the scheduled mediation conference, the Court may find it necessary and useful to communicate with one or more parties outside the presence of the other party or parties.
INFOCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force
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- Email to chambers
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- (212) 264-1611
reporter, the Parties should reach out to the court at least two days in advance via email to Steve Taronji, Case Manager for Judge Choe-Groves, at steve_taronji@cit.uscourts.gov or by phone at (212) 264-1611.
reporter, the Parties should reach out to the court at least two days in advance via email to Steve Taronji, Case Manager for Judge Choe-Groves, at steve_taronji@cit.uscourts.gov or by phone at (212) 264-1611.
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Judge Kearney may hold telephone conferences. Chambers will notify counsel of the date and time for the telephone conference.
Judge Kearney may hold telephone conferences. Chambers will notify counsel of the date and time for the telephone conference.
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Telephone conferences with Judge Kearney in criminal cases are only held if counsel requests or Judge Kearney deems appropriate; scheduling is handled by the Courtroom Deputy.
Judge Kearney does not generally hold telephone conferences with counsel in criminal cases, unless counsel specifically requests one or Judge Kearney finds a conference is appropriate. The Courtroom Deputy handles scheduling of criminal matters.
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- Email to chambers
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- 267-299-7680
Chambers contact email, phone number, and fax number are provided for official communications.
Chambers_of_Judge_Kearney@paed.uscourts.gov 267-299-7680 Fax: 267-299-5023
INFOCivil cases
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- Email to chambers
The parties should also email Word versions of each document to Chambers.
The parties should also email Word versions of each document to Chambers.
INFOCivil cases
The Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed to Magistrate Judge Hatcher's chambers at Idh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov simultaneously with filing.
The Joint Claim Construction Chart, in Word format, should be emailed simultaneously with filing to Magistrate Judge Hatcher's chambers at Idh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.
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- 267-299-7688
Telephone inquiries should be directed to Courtroom Deputy Ulrike Bower with a copy to Chambers email.
telephone inquiries should be directed as appropriate to Courtroom Deputy Ulrike Bower at 267-299-7688 or Ulrike Bower@paed.uscourts.gov with a copy to Chambers_of_Judge_Kearney@paed.uscourts.gov
How may parties contact District of Delaware?
Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly: The rule lists email cfe_civil@ded.uscourts.gov. Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed to chambers simultaneously with filing.
Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke: The rule lists email Samantha_Miller@ded.uscourts.gov. Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed in Word format to chambers at Samantha_Miller@ded.uscourts.gov.
Magistrate Judge Mary Pat Thynge: Counsel must notify Judge and law clerk by email if matter settles before mediation.
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