Judge Frederic Block
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings
Not Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Date
- 3Number Of Previous Requests
- 4Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 5Adversary Position
- 6Proposed Rescheduled Date
Communication
Letter
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Parties may request oral argument by letter when filing fully briefed motion.
The parties may request oral argument by letter at the time they file their fully briefed motion. The court will determine whether oral argument will be heard and, if so, will advise counsel of the argument date and time.
Letter
- Status Inquiries
Pre-motion letter limited to 3 pages; response allowed within 7 days (not required).
To request a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall submit a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in length setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion. All parties so served may, but are not required to, serve and file a letter response, not to exceed three (3) pages within seven (7) days from service of the notification letter.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages; reply memoranda limited to 10 pages; TOC required for 10+ pages.
Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages. Memoranda of 10 pages or more shall contain a table of contents.