District of Delaware Courtesy Copy Requirements

A hard copy of each exhibit must be delivered to chambers at least one hour before the start of the proceeding, unless the Court directs otherwise.

Unless otherwise directed, the Court requires a hard copy of each exhibit delivered to chambers at least one hour prior to the start of the proceeding.

Counsel must email a courtesy copy to chambers when submitting letters in lieu of formal motion papers for discovery/administration matters.

Counsel shall also e-mail a courtesy copy to chambers

For notice of completion of briefing, email hyperlinked notice and deliver two physical binders.

Notice of Completion of Briefing Binders. Counsel must email chambers the Notice of Completion of Briefing containing hyperlinks to all relevant pleadings. In addition, two (2) physical binders containing the relevant pleadings must be delivered to chambers. See Del. Bankr. L.R. 7007-4.

Hearing binders must be delivered to chambers by noon ET two business days before hearing.

Agendas must be filed and e-mailed, and hearing binders delivered, to chambers by noon (Prevailing Eastern Time) two (2) business days before the scheduled hearing.

Two hard copies of each exhibit must be delivered to chambers at least 24 hours prior to proceeding.

Unless otherwise directed, the Court requires two (2) hard copies of each exhibit delivered to chambers at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the start of the proceeding.

For hearing binders, email hyperlinked agenda and deliver one physical binder.

Hearing Binders. Counsel must email chambers a hyperlinked hearing agenda and deliver one (1) physical binder containing the relevant documents. See Del. Bankr. L.R. 9029-3(e)(ii).

For first day hearing binders, email hyperlinked agenda and deliver two physical binders; if org chart/budget included, provide two enlarged copies.

First Day Hearing Binders. Counsel must email chambers a hyperlinked hearing agenda and deliver two (2) physical binders containing the relevant documents. See Del. Bankr. L.R. 9029-3(e). If an organizational chart and/or budget is included in the binder, please provide two (2) enlarged copies of each document.

For fee application binders, email hyperlinked index or consolidated PDF, and deliver one physical binder at least 14 days before fee hearing.

Fee Application Binders. Counsel must email chambers a hyperlinked index or a single consolidated electronic binder, in a searchable PDF file, containing copies of all fee applications for consideration. In addition, one (1) physical binder containing the fee applications for consideration must be delivered to chambers at least fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled fee hearing. See Del. Bankr. L.R. 9029-3(e)(iii). All estate professionals’ fee applications should be scheduled on the same hearing date designated for consideration of fee applications.

For claims binders, email hyperlinked index or consolidated PDF, and deliver one physical binder at least 14 days before hearing.

Claims Binders. Counsel must email chambers a hyperlinked claims index or single consolidated electronic binder, in a searchable PDF file, containing the Objection(s) to Claims and copies of the relevant proofs of claim (with attachments). In addition, one (1) physical binder containing the Objection(s) to Claims and copies of the relevant proofs of claim (with attachments) must be delivered to chambers at least fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled hearing. See Del. Bankr. L.R. 3007-1(d)(vi) and 9029-3(e)(iv).

For exhibit binders, email hyperlinked exhibit list and deliver two physical binders at least 24 hours before proceeding.

Exhibit Binders. Counsel must email chambers the Exhibit List containing hyperlinks to all exhibits. In addition, two (2) physical binders containing the relevant exhibits must be delivered to chambers at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the start of the proceeding. If the exhibits are voluminous, counsel should contact chambers to address modification of this procedure.

Required

Always

Only hard copies of Notice of Completion of Briefing binders and trial exhibits may be delivered to chambers, unless otherwise directed.

Unless otherwise directed, counsel must only deliver hard copies of Notice of Completion of Briefing binders and trial exhibits to chambers.

Two hard copies of each exhibit must be delivered to chambers at least one hour before the proceeding, unless otherwise directed.

Unless otherwise directed, the Court requires two hard copies of each exhibit delivered to chambers at least one hour prior to the start of the proceeding.

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

All agendas, including amended agendas, shall be emailed to chambers when filed.

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

First Day Binders: Two sets of binders shall be delivered to chambers unless the Court directs otherwise.

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

A motion requesting shortened notice and the related motion must be promptly delivered to chambers via both email (with electronic copies attached) and hard copy.

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

Omnibus/Other Hearings Binders: Two sets of binders shall be delivered to chambers 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 copy of all retention applications shall be delivered to chambers 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.

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

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.

To supplement Local Rule 3007-1(d)(vi), copies of all proofs of claim to which there is an objection, whether substantive or nonsubstantive, and any responses thereto must be delivered to chambers at least 14 days before the hearing on the omnibus objection. (Please only send one copy)

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

A Notice of Completion of Briefing filed in an adversary proceeding shall be delivered to chambers together with one binder including copies of the motions/briefs identified in the Notice, the relevant pleadings, and any request for oral argument.

Required

Always

Courtesy copies of documents are prohibited except when requested by Chambers or required by other applicable rules.

Please do not provide courtesy copies of documents unless set forth below or requested by Chambers.

Counsel must email a courtesy copy to chambers when submitting a letter in lieu of formal motion papers.

Counsel shall also e-mail a courtesy copy to chambers

When supplying exhibits by email, provide chambers with two copies of each exhibit binder.

At the same time, please provide chambers with two copies of each exhibit binder.

E-mail a courtesy copy of the discovery dispute letter to chambers.

Counsel shall also e-mail a courtesy copy to chambers

Two hard copies of letters and attachments must be provided to Court within one hour of e-filing.

Two hard copies of the parties' letters and attachments must be provided to the Court within one hour of e-filing the document(s). The hard copies shall comply with paragraphs 8 and 12 of this Order.

Two hard copies required for all letters, briefs, and supporting documents, including sealed papers.

The parties shall provide to the Court two hard copies of all letters filed pursuant to paragraph 10 of this Order, all briefs, and any other documents filed in support of any such letters and briefs (i.e., the concise statement declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Two hard copies of letters and attachments must be delivered to the Court within one hour of e-filing.

Two hard copies of the parties' letters and attachments must be provided to the Court within one hour of e-filing the document(s). The hard copies shall comply with paragraphs 8 and 12 of this Order.

Two hard copies of all letters, briefs, and supporting documents must be provided to the Court.

The parties shall provide to the Court two hard copies of all letters filed pursuant to paragraph 10 of this Order, all briefs, and any other documents filed in support of any such letters and briefs (i.e., the concise statement declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed to chambers in Word format simultaneously with filing.

The Joint Claim Construction Chart, in Word format, shall be e-mailed simultaneously with filing to cfc civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

Two courtesy copies of discovery dispute letters and attachments must be delivered to chambers within one hour of e-filing.

(c) Two hard copies of the parties’ letters and attachments must be provided to the Court within one hour of e-filing the document(s). The hard copies shall comply with paragraphs 14 and 18 of this Order.

Two hard copies of letters, briefs, and supporting documents must be provided to the Court.

Hard Copies. The parties shall provide to the Court two hard copies of all letters filed pursuant to paragraph 16 of this Order, all briefs, and any other documents filed in support of any such letters and briefs. This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Required

Always

Two hard copies required within 1 hour of e-filing.

Two hard copies of the parties' letters and attachments must be provided to the Court within one hour of e-filing the document(s).

Two hard copies required for letters, briefs, and supporting documents (including sealed papers).

The parties shall provide to the Court two hard copies of all letters filed pursuant to paragraph 12 of this Order, all briefs, and any other documents filed in support of any such letters and briefs (i.e., the concise statement of facts filed pursuant to paragraph 20 of this Order, appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Two courtesy copies of compendium required with any briefing

A party may submit with any briefing two courtesy copies of a compendium of the selected authorities on which the party would like the Court to focus.

Two hard copies of letters and attachments must be provided to Court within one hour of e-filing.

Two hard copies of the parties' letters and attachments must be provided to the Court within one hour of e-filing the document(s). The hard copies shall comply with paragraphs 10 and 14 of this Order.

Two hard copies of letters, briefs, and supporting documents must be provided to the Court, including for sealed filings.

The parties shall provide to the Court two hard copies of all letters filed pursuant to paragraph 12 of this Order, all briefs, and any other documents filed in support of any such letters and briefs (i.e., the concise statement of facts filed pursuant to paragraph 20 of this Order, appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Two courtesy copies required for discovery letters

Each party shall submit two (2) courtesy copies of its discovery letter and any attachments.

Two courtesy copies required for discovery letters.

Each party shall submit two (2) courtesy copies of its discovery letter and any attachments.

Required

Always

Two courtesy copies required for filings, with hard tabs for appendices/exhibits, including sealed documents.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of filings (i.e., briefs, appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits etc.). Courtesy copies of appendices and exhibits should include hard tabs. This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Two courtesy copies required for joint proposed final pretrial order.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

Electronic courtesy copies in Word format required for jury instructions.

This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents, in Microsoft Word format, which may be submitted by e-mail to gbw_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

Two courtesy copies of joint proposed final pretrial order required.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

Courtesy copies required for briefs, appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, and sealed papers; appendices/exhibits must have hard tabs.

courtesy copies of filings (i.e., briefs, appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits etc.). Courtesy copies of appendices and exhibits should include hard tabs. This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Two courtesy copies of objections and exhibits must be provided by 8:15 a.m. and left on the courtroom podium.

By 8:15 a.m., the parties shall provide the Court with two (2) courtesy copies of the objections and relevant exhibits and deposition designations. The parties shall leave the courtesy copies on the podium in the courtroom.

Two courtesy copies of witness binders must be provided to the Court.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of any witness binders.

Two courtesy copies of trial demonstratives must be provided to the Court.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of any demonstratives used at trial.

Two courtesy copies required for discovery letters and attachments.

Each party shall submit two (2) courtesy copies of its discovery letter and any attachments.

Two courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and attachments must be provided to the Court.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

Jury trial document submission must be accompanied by a courtesy copy with electronic Word files, emailed to chambers.

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.

Two courtesy copies required for all briefs and supporting documents; copies must be double-sided.

The parties shall provide to the Court two courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

Two courtesy copies of discovery dispute letters and supporting documents must be delivered to the Clerk's Office within one day of e-filing, and must be double-sided.

Each party shall submit two courtesy copies of its letter and any other document filed in support to the Clerk’s Office within one day of e-filing. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

Parties must deliver two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and attachments to the Court.

The parties shall provide the Court two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

Two courtesy copies of all briefs and supporting documents must be provided to the Court, double-sided.

The parties shall provide to the Court two courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

Two courtesy copies of discovery dispute letters and supporting documents must be submitted to the Clerk's Office within one day of e-filing; courtesy copies must be double-sided.

Each party shall submit two courtesy copies of its letter and any other document filed in support to the Clerk's Office within one day of e-filing. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

Parties must provide two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and attachments.

The parties shall provide the Court two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

Required

Always

Parties must provide two double-sided courtesy copies of all briefs and supporting documents, with tabbed exhibits and highlighted key portions.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided. Exhibits and attachments must be separated by tabs, and the parties should highlight the portions of the exhibits and attachments that they wish the Court to read.

Parties must provide 2 double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and attachments.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

Two courtesy copies required for all briefs and supporting documents; must be double-sided.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

Two courtesy copies required for discovery letters and supporting documents; must be double-sided; applies to sealed filings.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of its discovery letter and any other document filed in support of any letter (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

Two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and attachments must be provided to the Court.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

A courtesy copy with electronic files in Microsoft Word format must be submitted by email to mn_civil@ded.uscourts.gov along with the jury instructions and related filings.

This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents, in Microsoft Word format, which may be submitted by e-mail to mn_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

Required

Always

Courtesy copy of sealed documents must be provided within one hour of e-filing.

Should any document(s) be filed under seal, a courtesy copy of the sealed document(s) must be provided to the Court within one hour of e-filing the document(s).

Two courtesy copies of all briefs and one copy of supporting documents required.

The parties shall provide to the Court two courtesy copies of all briefs and one courtesy copy of any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Courtesy copy of sealed documents must be provided to Court within 1 hour of e-filing.

Should any document(s) be filed under seal, a courtesy copy of the sealed document(s) must be provided to the Court within one hour of e-filing the document(s).

Two courtesy copies required for briefs; one courtesy copy for supporting documents; applies to sealed papers.

The parties shall provide to the Court two courtesy copies of all briefs and one courtesy copy of any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Two courtesy copies required for briefs and supporting documents; one copy for other documents.

Unless a specific Order to the contrary is entered in a case, all parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs (including letter briefs), as well as any documents filed in support of such briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, tutorials, etc.). All parties shall provide one (1) copy of any other document filed (e.g., letters and stipulations).

Required

Always

Courtesy copies for sealed documents must be delivered by noon next business day.

This Order also applies to papers filed under seal. Unless ordered differently by the Court, such copies must be provided to the Court by no later than noon the business day after the filing is made electronically.

Counsel must provide courtesy copies of all filings to District Judge in pro se cases with objections.

IT IS ORDERED THAT in all pro se cases in which such objections are filed, unless otherwise ordered by the District Judge, the party represented by counsel must provide the District Judge to whom the case is assigned a courtesy copy of all filings (e.g., motions, briefs, appendices) associated with the matter to which the R&R or Order relates.

Courtesy copies must be provided to District Judge within 5 days of filing objections.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT such courtesy copies shall be provided to the District Judge no later than five (5) days after the objections are filed.

Two courtesy copies required for briefs and supporting documents, including sealed papers, by noon next business day.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. Unless ordered differently by the Court, such copies must be provided to the Court by no later than noon the business day after the filing is made electronically.

Courtesy copies required for discovery teleconferences

The parties shall also comply with paragraph 5 regarding the submission of courtesy copies; if they fail to do so, the telephone conference may be cancelled.

Courtesy copy of jury instructions required in Word format via email

This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents, in Word format, which may be submitted by e-mail to the trial judge's staff.

In pro se cases with objections under FRCP 72, represented parties must provide courtesy copies of all related filings to the District Judge.

IT IS ORDERED THAT in all pro se cases in which such objections are filed, unless otherwise ordered by the District Judge, the party represented by counsel must provide the District Judge to whom the case is assigned a courtesy copy of all filings (e.g., motions, briefs, appendices) associated with the matter to which the R&R or Order relates.

Required

Always

Courtesy copies must be delivered within 5 days after objections are filed.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT such courtesy copies shall be provided to the District Judge no later than five (5) days after the objections are filed.

Courtesy copies (2) required for all briefs and supporting documents, due by noon the business day after electronic filing.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. Unless ordered differently by the Court, such copies must be provided to the Court by no later than noon the business day after the filing is made electronically.

Parties must comply with courtesy copy requirements for discovery dispute filings or the telephone conference may be cancelled.

The parties shall also comply with paragraph 5 regarding the submission of courtesy copies; if they fail to do so, the telephone conference may be cancelled.

Objecting party must provide courtesy copies of all filings to the District Judge within 5 days after filing objections.

the objecting party must provide the District Judge to whom the case is assigned a courtesy copy of all filings (e.g., motions, briefs, appendices) associated with the matter to which the R&R or Order relates. Such courtesy copies shall be provided to the District Judge no later than five (5) days after the objections are filed.

Two courtesy copies of all briefs and supporting documents (including sealed papers) must be delivered to chambers by noon the next business day after electronic filing.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. Unless ordered differently by the Court, such copies must be provided to the Court by no later than noon the business day after the filing is made electronically.

Parties must comply with courtesy copy requirements in paragraph 5; failure may cancel telephone conference.

The parties shall also comply with paragraph 5 regarding the submission of courtesy copies; if they fail to do so, the telephone conference may be cancelled.

Two double-sided courtesy copies required for all briefs and supporting documents, with tabs and highlighting for exhibits.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided. Exhibits and attachments must be separated by tabs, and the parties should highlight the portions of the exhibits and attachments that they wish the Court to read.

Two double-sided courtesy copies required for joint proposed final pretrial order.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments. The proposed final pretrial order shall contain a table of contents and the paragraphs must be numbered.

Two double-sided courtesy copies required for all briefs and supporting documents, with tabs and highlighted exhibits.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided. Exhibits and attachments must be separated by tabs, and the parties should highlight the portions of the exhibits and attachments that they wish the Court to read.

Two double-sided courtesy copies required for joint proposed final pretrial order with table of contents and numbered paragraphs.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments. The proposed final pretrial order shall contain a table of contents and the paragraphs must be numbered.

Electronic courtesy copies of jury instructions in Microsoft Word format must be emailed to egt_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

The foregoing submissions shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents, in Microsoft Word format, emailed to egt_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

Required

Always

Parties must provide two double-sided courtesy copies of all briefs and supporting documents, with tabbed exhibits and highlighted sections.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided. Exhibits and attachments must be separated by tabs, and the parties should highlight the portions of the exhibits and attachments that they wish the Court to read.

Two double-sided courtesy copies of joint proposed final pretrial order required.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

Electronic courtesy copies of jury instruction submissions required in Word format via email.

The foregoing submissions shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents, in Microsoft Word format, emailed to egt_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

Courtesy copies (2 copies, double-sided, tabbed) required for all briefs and supporting documents, including sealed papers.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided. Exhibits and attachments must be separated by tabs, and the parties should highlight the portions of the exhibits and attachments that they wish the Court to read.

Parties must provide 2 double-sided courtesy copies of joint proposed final pretrial order and attachments.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

Parties must provide two courtesy copies of all letters, briefs, and appendices to the Court.

The parties shall provide to the Court two courtesy copies of all letters, briefs, and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices).

Required

Always

Courtesy copies must be submitted within one hour of e-filing.

Courtesy copies shall be submitted within one hour of e-filing. See Paragraph 5.

Two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and attachments must be provided to the Court.

The parties shall provide the Court two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

Required

Always

Courtesy copies must be submitted within one hour of e-filing.

Courtesy copies shall be submitted within one hour of e-filing. See Paragraph 5.

Two double-sided courtesy copies of the proposed final pretrial order and attachments must be provided to the Court.

The parties shall provide the Court two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

Two courtesy copies required for all briefs and supporting documents

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits,

Two single-sided courtesy copies required for all briefs and supporting documents in VAC cases.

For the pleadings and all matters within the scope of the referral to this Judge, the parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be single-sided.

Courtesy copies of jury instructions must be submitted in Microsoft Word format by email.

This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents in Microsoft Word format, which may be submitted by email to the trial judge’s staff.

Required

Always

VAC cases require 2 single-sided courtesy copies of all briefs and supporting documents.

For the pleadings and all matters within the scope of the referral to this Judge, the parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be single-sided.

Joint proposed voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict forms require courtesy copies with electronic files in Word format, deliverable by email.

Where a case is to be tried to a jury, pursuant to Local Rules 47.1 and 51.1 the parties should file joint proposed (i) voir dire, (ii) preliminary jury instructions, (iii) final jury instructions, and (iv) special verdict forms at least three (3) days, excluding weekends and Court holidays, before the pretrial conference. This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents in Microsoft Word format, which may be submitted by email to the trial judge's staff.

Parties must provide two courtesy copies of all briefs and supporting documents.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e.,

Two courtesy copies of all briefs and supporting documents required; copies must be single-sided; applies to VAC cases only.

5.(a) Courtesy Copies. This matter has been assigned to a vacant judgeship, designated 'VAC' on the docket. The parties have not consented to the jurisdiction of a magistrate judge. Pursuant to ¶ 5 of Standing Order 2022-VAC-1 (dated March 9, 2022) or ¶ 3 of Standing Order 2022-3 (dated March 16, 2022), this matter is referred to this Judge for limited purposes. For the pleadings and all matters within the scope of the referral to this Judge, the parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be single-sided.

Courtesy copy of jury instructions, voir dire, and verdict forms in Word format must be emailed to chambers.

This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents in Microsoft Word format, which may be submitted by email to the trial judge’s staff.

Two double-sided courtesy copies to Clerk within 1 hour of e-filing.

Two (2) courtesy copies of the letters are to be hand delivered to the Clerk’s Office within one hour of e-filing. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

Two courtesy copies of briefs and one copy of supporting documents required.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and one (1) courtesy copy of any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Two double-sided courtesy copies of joint proposed final pretrial order required, with Table of Contents.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments. The proposed final pretrial order shall contain a Table of Contents.

Jury documents (voir dire, instructions, verdict forms) due 3 business days before final pretrial conference with Word format courtesy copies.

Where a case is to be tried to a jury, pursuant to Local Rules 47 and 51 the parties should file joint (i) proposed voir dire, (ii) preliminary jury instructions, (iii) final jury instructions, and (iv) special verdict forms three (3) full business days before the final pretrial conference. This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents in Microsoft Word format, which may be submitted by email to Rebecca_Polito@ded.uscourts.gov.

2 courtesy copies (double-sided) required within 1 hour of e-filing pre-motion letters.

Two (2) courtesy copies of the letters are to be hand delivered to the Clerk's Office within one hour of e-filing. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

2 courtesy copies of briefs, 1 copy of supporting documents required.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and one (1) courtesy copy of any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Two double-sided courtesy copies of final pretrial order required

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

Electronic jury documents in Word format to specific email

That submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents in Microsoft Word format, which shall be submitted to Rebecca_Polito@ded.uscourts.gov.

Counsel must provide courtesy copies of all filings to District Judge in pro se cases with objections

IT IS ORDERED THAT in all pro se cases in which such objections are filed, unless otherwise ordered by the District Judge, the party represented by counsel must provide the District Judge to whom the case is assigned a courtesy copy of all filings (e.g., motions, briefs, appendices) associated with the matter to which the R&R or Order relates.

Required

Always

Courtesy copies must be provided to District Judge within 5 days of filing objections

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT such courtesy copies shall be provided to the District Judge no later than five (5) days after the objections are filed.

Courtesy copies of discovery dispute letters must be double-sided, hand-delivered to Clerk's Office within one hour of e-filing.

Two (2) courtesy copies of the letters are to be hand delivered to the Clerk's Office within one hour of e-filing. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

Parties must provide 2 courtesy copies of briefs and 1 courtesy copy of supporting documents to the Court.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and one (1) courtesy copy of any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Two double-sided courtesy copies required for joint proposed final pretrial order and attachments.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

Jury documents due 3 business days before final pretrial conference; courtesy copy in Word format emailed to chambers.

Where a case is to be tried to a jury, pursuant to Local Rules 47 and 51 the parties should file joint (i) proposed voir dire, (ii) preliminary jury instructions, (iii) final jury instructions, and (iv) special verdict forms three (3) full business days before the final pretrial conference. This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents in Microsoft Word format, which may be submitted by email to Rebecca_Polito@ded.uscourts.gov.

Two courtesy copies of letters must be hand delivered to Clerk's Office within one hour of e-filing, double-sided.

Two (2) courtesy copies of the letters are to be hand delivered to the Clerk's Office within one hour of e-filing. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

Two courtesy copies required for all briefs; one courtesy copy for supporting documents; applies to sealed papers too.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and one (1) courtesy copy of any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Parties must provide 2 double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and attachments.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

Joint voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict forms must be filed 3 business days before the final pretrial conference with electronic courtesy copies in Microsoft Word format emailed to Rebecca_Polito@ded.uscourts.gov.

the parties should file joint (i) proposed voir dire, (ii) preliminary jury instructions, (iii) final jury instructions, and (iv) special verdict forms three (3) full business days before the final pretrial conference. That submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents in Microsoft Word format, which shall be submitted to Rebecca_Polito@ded.uscourts.gov.

When a pro se party files FRCP 72 objections, the opposing counsel must provide the District Judge a courtesy copy of all related filings.

IT IS ORDERED THAT in all pro se cases in which such objections are filed, unless otherwise ordered by the District Judge, the party represented by counsel must provide the District Judge to whom the case is assigned a courtesy copy of all filings (e.g., motions, briefs, appendices) associated with the matter to which the R&R or Order relates.

Courtesy copies must be delivered to the District Judge within 5 days after objections are filed.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT such courtesy copies shall be provided to the District Judge no later than five (5) days after the objections are filed.

Objecting party must provide a courtesy copy of all related filings to the District Judge within 5 days after filing objections.

the objecting party must provide the District Judge to whom the case is assigned a courtesy copy of all filings (e.g., motions, briefs, appendices) associated with the matter to which the R&R or Order relates. such courtesy copies shall be provided to the District Judge no later than five (5) days after the objections are filed.

Courtesy copies of discovery dispute letters must be hand delivered to the Clerk's Office within one hour of e-filing.

Courtesy copies of discovery dispute letter submissions are to be hand delivered to the Clerk's Office within one hour of e-filing.

Two courtesy copies of the letters must be hand-delivered to the Clerk's Office within one hour of e-filing, and must be double-sided.

Two (2) courtesy copies of the letters are to be hand delivered to the Clerk’s Office within one hour of e-filing. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

Two courtesy copies of all briefs and supporting documents must be provided to the Court.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and two (2) courtesy copies of any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Parties must provide 2 double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

Courtesy copy with electronic files in Word format must be submitted by email for jury instructions submission.

This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents in Microsoft Word format, which may be submitted by email to Rebecca_Polito@ded.uscourts.gov.

Parties must furnish two paper copies of pleadings, briefs, responses, and replies to the Clerk of Court at the U.S. Court of International Trade unless otherwise ordered.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, Parties shall furnish two paper copies of pleadings, briefs, responses, and replies.

Parties must provide two physical copies of supporting documents (appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits) for pleadings and briefs.

Parties shall also provide two physical copies of documents filed in support of pleadings and briefs—appendices, exhibits, declarations, and affidavits.

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

Immediately e-mail to chambers (murphy_chambers@paed.uscourts.gov) courtesy copies of everything filed underseal. We are willing and able to receive sealed documents sent by encrypted means if that suits your needs.

Required

Always

Courtesy copies must be emailed (even in multiple emails) to the chambers courtesy copy address; Dropbox, FTP, and paper submissions are prohibited.

Parties may not submit courtesy copies via Dropbox, FTP, or some other source that requires Judge Wolson to download files to the Court's system. Instead, files should be emailed, even if that requires multiple emails. Parties also should not submit paper courtesy copies.

Courtesy copies required for filings over 35 pages, with ECF notation, delivered to Clerk's Office.

Courtesy copies shall only be provided to Chambers for a filing over thirty-five pages and as required under these Policies (e.g. Rule 56 papers) or otherwise requested by Chambers. The courtesy copy shall be the ECF document with the ECF notation at the top of each page, unless otherwise ordered. All courtesy copies are to be delivered to the Clerk’s Office to the attention of Judge Kearney.

Courtesy copy of motion to seal and sealed documents must be emailed to Chambers contemporaneously with filing.

All motions for leave to seal documents should be filed of record with a courtesy copy contemporaneously emailed to Chambers of the motion and all documents to be sealed.

Emergency redacted filings require immediate courtesy copy of unredacted documents to Chambers.

If a party files redacted documents in an emergency situation, counsel must immediately provide Chambers with a courtesy copy of the documents without redactions.

Parties must provide one courtesy copy of all Rule 56 submissions to Chambers within one business day of filing, with ECF number on each page.

The parties shall provide Chambers with one courtesy copy of all Rule 56 submissions by overnight mail or hand delivery to the Clerk’s office to the attention of Judge Kearney within one business day of filing. The parties shall provide copies only of the filed document noted with the ECF document number on each page confirming filing of the entire courtesy copy.

For motions in limine, provide two copies of contested exhibits exceeding 10 pages via hand delivery contemporaneous with filing.

Counsel seeking to preclude admission of specific exhibits based on evidentiary objections shall provide Chambers two copies of the contested exhibits (by hand delivery to the Clerk of Court if exceeds ten pages or by email if less than ten pages) contemporaneous with moving in limine on the challenged exhibits.

Two copies of the joint exhibit book must be delivered to Judge Kearney at voir dire unless all exhibits are presented electronically.

Unless all exhibits are shown electronically, Counsel must deliver two copies of the joint exhibit book for Judge Kearney at voir dire.

Plaintiff's counsel must email an electronic copy of all admitted exhibits to chambers before the jury verdict, unless excused for good cause.

Plaintiff’s counsel shall, unless excused for good cause, email an electronic copy of all admitted exhibits to our Chambers email address (or provide on a disc) before the jury returns with electronic version of the admitted exhibits before the verdict to ensure we preserve exhibits for post-trial review.

PSI reports and sentencing memoranda must be promptly delivered to chambers via email.

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.

Required

Never

Requirement to provide courtesy copies is waived until this order is rescinded.

Until this order is rescinded, the requirement to provide courtesy copies pursuant to this court’s standing orders is waived.

Do not send certificate of no objection or certification of counsel binders to chambers.

Please do not send certificate of no objection binders and certification of counsel binders to chambers.

Jury instructions and related documents require an electronic courtesy copy in Word format submitted by email.

the parties should file (i) proposed voir dire, (ii) preliminary jury instructions, (iii) final jury instructions, and (iv) special verdict forms three (3) full business days before the final pretrial conference. This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents, in Word format, which may be submitted by e-mail to the trial judge's staff.

Required

Always

A courtesy copy with electronic Word files must be emailed to the trial judge's staff three full business days before the final pretrial conference.

three (3) full business days before the final pretrial conference. This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents, in Word format, which may be submitted by e-mail to the trial judge’s staff.

Parties must provide two courtesy copies of all letters, briefs, and supporting documents to the Court; also applies to sealed papers.

The parties shall provide to the Court two courtesy copies of all letters, briefs, and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

Required

Always

Courtesy copies must use the e-filed version with the CM/ECF header and be submitted as separate files with consistent names or include a coversheet identifying the corresponding CM/ECF entry.

Each submission should use the e-filed version that has the CM/ECF system's header at the top of the page. Each document must either (a) be a separate file, with a file name that is consistent with the descriptive name that the document has on the CM/ECF system or (b) include a coversheet that identifies the corresponding entry on the CM/ECF system.

Required

Never

Chambers does not require a physical CNO/CoC binder.

CNO/CoC Binders. Chambers does not require a physical CNO/CoC Binder.

Two courtesy copies of compendium allowed with any briefing.

A party may submit with any briefing two courtesy copies of a compendium of the selected authorities on which the party would like the Court to focus.

Parties may submit two courtesy copies of a case compendium with any briefing.

A party may submit with any briefing two courtesy copies of a compendium of the selected authorities on which the party would like the Court to focus.

Two courtesy copies of a compendium of authorities may be submitted with any briefing.

A party may submit with any briefing two courtesy copies of a compendium of the selected authorities on which the party would like the Court to focus.

Parties may submit two courtesy copies of a case compendium with any briefing.

A party may submit with any briefing two courtesy copies of a compendium of the selected authorities on which the party would like the Court to focus.

No courtesy copies are required for briefs, supporting documents, or papers filed under seal.

9. Courtesy Copies. The parties need not provide to the Court any courtesy copies of briefs, any other document filed in support of any briefs (such as appendices, exhibits, declarations, and affidavits), or papers filed under seal.