The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Georgette Castner. Courtesy copies to chambers only upon request.
Judge Georgette Castner's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Reply letters only if directed by court.
Judge Georgette Castner's formatting rule includes file format PDF. Pleadings, motions, and letters must be in searchable PDF format.
The rule requires notice of electronic filing. Extension requests must be filed via CM/ECF.
The rule requires notice of electronic filing. All pleadings, motions, and letters must be filed via CM/ECF.
Parties may contact Judge Georgette Castner's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. All communications with chambers must be via CM/ECF, not by phone.
Extension requests must be filed via CM/ECF.
Reply letters only if directed by court.
Affidavits and exhibits not permitted unless directed.
Pleadings, motions, and letters must be in searchable PDF format.
Supporting documents like exhibits may be non-searchable PDF.
All pleadings, motions, and letters must be filed via CM/ECF.
All communications with chambers must be via CM/ECF, not by phone.
Extension/adjournment requests must indicate party consent.
Courtesy copies to chambers only upon request.
Pro se parties must file directly with clerk's office.
Mailed documents must be addressed to clerk's office, not judge.
Judge decides motions on papers; no appearances required.
Pre-motion conference required for specific motions (max 3 pages).
Pre-motion letter must include basis and citations.
Adversaries must respond within 5 business days (max 3 pages).
Pre-motion letter tolls filing deadline until conference or court decision.
7 additional days to file if no conference is held.
Pre-motion letter exchange doesn't apply to pro se, bankruptcy, or social security cases.
Summary judgment motions prohibited in ANDA patent cases.
3-page letter may seek waiver of summary judgment prohibition.