Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Arlene R. Lindsay's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Arlene R. Lindsay?

Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by chambers copy. Courtesy copies required for all motions to Magistrate Judge Lindsay.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Motions

Does Judge Arlene R. Lindsay require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Summary judgment requires Rule 56.1 statement followed by counter-statement within 7 business days

View ruleSource: page 3, section D. Motions for Summary Judgment in Cases Before Magistrate Judge Lindsay for All Purposes

What page or word limits apply to letter before Judge Arlene R. Lindsay?

Judge Arlene R. Lindsay's rule states these limits: attorney: 3 pages; pro se: 3 pages. Letters to chambers are limited to 3 pages.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Communications with Chambers

What page or word limits apply to letter motion before Judge Arlene R. Lindsay?

Judge Arlene R. Lindsay's rule states these limits: attorney: 3 pages; pro se: 3 pages. Letter motions for discovery are limited to 3 pages.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Arlene R. Lindsay?

The rule requires statement of facts. Each numbered paragraph must be followed by concise statements.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Social Security Appeals

What must be included with any filings before Judge Arlene R. Lindsay?

The rule requires ai disclosure. AI disclosure and accuracy certification required for AI-drafted documents.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Motions

How may parties contact Judge Arlene R. Lindsay's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Arlene R. Lindsay's chambers by letter fax only as allowed by the rule. Faxes to chambers require prior authorization.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Communications with Chambers

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Arlene R. Lindsay?

Requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge Arlene R. Lindsay. Adjournment requests require 48-hour advance notice.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Communications with Chambers

Does Judge Arlene R. Lindsay require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Arlene R. Lindsay requires bundling for covered papers. Motion papers must be bundled and fully briefed before filing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge Arlene R. Lindsay

Each numbered paragraph must be followed by concise statements.

Letters to chambers are limited to 3 pages.

Letter motions for discovery are limited to 3 pages.

Opposition letters to letter motions are limited to 3 pages.

Motion memoranda limited to 20 pages, replies to 10 pages.

Reply memoranda limited to 10 pages.

Memoranda of 10+ pages require table of contents.

Adjournment requests require 48-hour advance notice.

Adjournment requests must include reason, consent, and proposed dates.

Courtesy copies required for all motions to Magistrate Judge Lindsay.

No courtesy copies for dispositive motions to District Judge.

Motion papers must be bundled and fully briefed before filing.

AI disclosure and accuracy certification required for AI-drafted documents.

Oral argument request must be stated on document cover.

Faxes to chambers require prior authorization.

Faxed papers must be sent to all parties.

Plaintiff must state contentions about legal errors and unsupported findings.

Summary judgment requires Rule 56.1 statement followed by counter-statement within 7 business days

Pre-motion conference request letter limited to 2 pages with Rule 56 statements

Pro hac vice motion requires 7 business days advance filing with proposed order

Opposition to pro hac vice motion due 2 business days before return date, no replies allowed

Social Security motions must be fully briefed before filing

Social Security motions require courtesy copies and electronic stipulation

Failure to submit contentions may result in denial or waiver of arguments.

Defendant must include responsive statements to each plaintiff contention.

Each contention must be followed by citations to the administrative record.

Joint pretrial order must be submitted by scheduling order deadline.

Joint pretrial order must include full case caption.

Joint pretrial order must include counsel contact information.

Joint pretrial order must include brief summary of remaining claims and defenses with statute citations.

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