Judge Georgette Castner
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Document Format Requirements2 rules
Pleadings, motions, and letters must be filed in searchable PDF format.
Supporting documents, such as exhibits, may be filed in non-searchable PDF format.
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
Any requests for extensions or adjournments shall indicate whether all parties consent.
DocumentExtension Request
All pleadings, motions, and letters to the Court (except for confidential settlement position letters) must be filed via CM/ECF.
DocumentPleading
All requests for extensions shall be filed via CM/ECF.
DocumentExtension Request
Parties appearing pro se must file all documents, applications, and motions directly with the Clerk’s Office.
DocumentPro Se Filing
Documents mailed to the courthouse must be addressed to the Clerk’s Office and not to Judge Castner.
DocumentMailed Document
Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies to chambers only upon request.
Counsel shall not provide courtesy copies to Chambers unless requested.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Pre-motion letter must include basis and citations.
The letter must set forth the basis for the anticipated motion and include citations to relevant authority.
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Pre-motion conference required for specific motions (max 3 pages).
before bringing a motion to dismiss, motion for a more definite statement, motion to remand, motion for change of venue, motion to compel arbitration, or motion for judgment on the pleadings, a party must submit a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, requesting a pre-motion conference.
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Summary judgment motions prohibited in ANDA patent cases.
The Court does not permit the filing of summary judgment motions in ANDA patent cases.
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Reply letters only if directed by court.
No party may submit a reply letter unless directed by the Court.
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Adversaries must respond within 5 business days (max 3 pages).
Within five (5) business days after receipt of this letter, all adversaries must submit a written response, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages.
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Affidavits and exhibits not permitted unless directed.
Affidavits and exhibits are not permitted unless directed by the Court.
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Judge decides motions on papers; no appearances required.
Judge Castner decides all motions on the papers and no appearances are required on the motion day.
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Pre-motion letter tolls filing deadline until conference or court decision.
A party’s submission of a pre-motion letter will toll that party’s time to file its motion (or answer) through (i) the date of the pre-motion conference or (ii) the Court’s decision not to conduct such a conference.
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Pre-motion letter exchange doesn't apply to pro se, bankruptcy, or social security cases.
This letter exchange does not apply in cases in which either side is pro se or in bankruptcy or social security appeals.
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3-page letter may seek waiver of summary judgment prohibition.
A party may, however, submit a letter to the Court, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, seeking a waiver of this rule if the party believes that a summary judgment motion would assist the Court in expeditiously resolving the case and would resolve more than mere tangential issues.
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7 additional days to file if no conference is held.
If the Court determines that a pre-motion conference would not be helpful and instructs a party to proceed with filing its proposed motion without a conference, that party shall have an additional seven (7) days to file after its Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(a) deadline,
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Chambers Communication Rules
All communications with Chambers shall be in writing via CM/ECF, and not by telephone.
All communications with Chambers shall be in writing via CM/ECF, and not by telephone.
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