Court Rules
Common questions about Judge J. Brendan Day's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge J. Brendan Day?

Courtesy copies are required for final pretrial orders. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by mail. Final pretrial order must be submitted 3 weeks before conference via email with courtesy copy by mail.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Final Pretrial Conferences

Does Judge J. Brendan Day require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge J. Brendan Day's rules set a pre-motion procedure for rule 12, remand, and amend. Most formal motions require prior leave of court, except Rule 12 motions, timely remand motions, and motions to amend.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Formal Motions

What page or word limits apply to settlement submission before Judge J. Brendan Day?

Judge J. Brendan Day's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Excludes exhibits. Settlement submissions must be submitted 5 business days before conference, max 5 single-spaced pages.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Settlement Conferences

What must be included with motion to amend filings before Judge J. Brendan Day?

The rule requires black or redlined proposed amended pleading. Motions to amend must include black/red-lined proposed amended pleading as exhibit; no leave of court required.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Motions to Amend

How does Judge J. Brendan Day handle sealed or redacted filings?

A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge J. Brendan Day. Process: file redacted on ecf. Motions to seal require proposed order with findings/conclusions, references to docket entries, and contemporaneous submission of redacted documents.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Motions to Seal

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge J. Brendan Day?

Requests should be made at least 2 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge J. Brendan Day. Opposition to pro hac vice admission must be filed within 2 business days via CM/ECF.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Pro hac vice Applications
Complete rules summary for Judge J. Brendan Day

Most formal motions require prior leave of court, except Rule 12 motions, timely remand motions, and motions to amend.

Motions to amend must include black/red-lined proposed amended pleading as exhibit; no leave of court required.

Motions to seal require proposed order with findings/conclusions, references to docket entries, and contemporaneous submission of redacted documents.

Opposition to pro hac vice admission must be filed within 2 business days via CM/ECF.

Settlement submissions must be submitted 5 business days before conference, max 5 single-spaced pages.

Final pretrial order must be submitted 3 weeks before conference via email with courtesy copy by mail.

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