Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 50 pages. Details: 2 copies, delivery within 7 days, by mail. Courtesy copies required for ECF filings over 50 pages (2 copies, mailed within 7 days, tabbed/bound, no paperclips/binder clips/rubber bands).
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for rule 12, rule 12 more definite statement, remand, venue change, compel arbitration, and rule 12 judgment on pleadings. Details: 3 pages, response due in 7 days. Pre-motion conference required before specific motions (max 3 single-spaced pages).
Judge Christine P. O'Hearn's formatting rule includes file format PDF and text-searchable. All parties except pro se must file via ECF in text-searchable PDF format.
The rule requires proposed order and consent indication. Extension requests must be filed via ECF with proposed order and indicate party consent.
The rule requires brief. Motions for final judgment by default must include a brief addressing all required elements.
Judge Christine P. O'Hearn's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include number of previous requests, reason for request, and adversary position. Adjournment requests must include previous requests count, reason, and party consent.
Yes. Judge Christine P. O'Hearn's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Junior attorneys (under 5 years) presenting oral argument may increase likelihood of argument being granted.
Extension requests must be filed via ECF with proposed order and indicate party consent.
Courtesy copies required for ECF filings over 50 pages (2 copies, mailed within 7 days, tabbed/bound, no paperclips/binder clips/rubber bands).
Pre-motion conference required before specific motions (max 3 single-spaced pages).
Adversaries must respond to pre-motion letter within 7 days (max 3 single-spaced pages).
Pre-motion letter tolls filing deadline until conference date or Court's decision not to hold conference.
Rule 12(a) deadline extensions are limited to 7 days unless stipulated or ordered by Court.
Letter exchange procedure does not apply to pro se cases or bankruptcy/social security appeals.
Motions for final judgment by default must include a brief addressing all required elements.
Responses to Statements of Material Facts must include both the fact and response in a single document.
All parties except pro se must file via ECF in text-searchable PDF format.
Adjournment requests must include previous requests count, reason, and party consent.
Adjournment requests must be made at least 2 days in advance unless exigent circumstances exist.
Junior attorneys (under 5 years) presenting oral argument may increase likelihood of argument being granted.
Proposed jury charges require specific format: cover page with case caption, individual charges on separate pages with specific header information.