The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Frederic Block. Courtesy copies are not required for motion papers.
Judge Frederic Block's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. A pre-motion conference is required before filing motions, with discovery motions and listed case categories excluded from this requirement.
Judge Frederic Block's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Memoranda in support of and opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages unless prior permission is granted.
Judge Frederic Block's formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring and where exhibits are voluminous, they should be placed in binders with tabs.. Voluminous exhibits should be organized in tabbed binders.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Motion service must include a cover letter identifying representation and served papers, and only the cover letter copy is to be electronically filed.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The moving party is responsible for filing all motion papers through ECF.
Parties may contact Judge Frederic Block's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. Communications with chambers must be by letter with simultaneous copies to all counsel, and counsel-to-counsel correspondence should not be sent to the Court.
Judge Frederic Block's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include original date, number of previous requests, previous requests granted or denied, adversary position, affects other dates, and proposed new dates. Adjournment and extension requests must be in writing and include specified prior-request and adversary-position details, plus revised dates when other deadlines are affected.
Yes. Judge Frederic Block requires bundling for covered papers. Motion papers must be held and filed only after briefing is complete.
Communications with chambers must be by letter with simultaneous copies to all counsel, and counsel-to-counsel correspondence should not be sent to the Court.
Counsel may contact chambers by telephone or letter for pending-motion status and emergency or timing concerns.
Telephone calls to chambers are permitted, and docketing/scheduling/calendar matters should be directed to (718) 613-2425.
Fax communications with chambers require prior authorization.
Adjournment and extension requests must be in writing and include specified prior-request and adversary-position details, plus revised dates when other deadlines are affected.
Adjournment requests for court appearances must be made at least 48 hours in advance unless there is an emergency.
A pre-motion conference is required before filing motions, with discovery motions and listed case categories excluded from this requirement.
A pre-motion conference request requires a moving-party letter of up to 3 pages, and other parties may optionally file a response letter of up to 3 pages within 7 days.
Pre-motion conference letter requirements do not apply to Rule 50, Rule 59, and Rule 60 motions.
Courtesy copies are not required for motion papers.
Memoranda in support of and opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages unless prior permission is granted.
Memoranda that are 10 pages or longer must include a table of contents.
Motion papers must be held and filed only after briefing is complete.
Motion service must include a cover letter identifying representation and served papers, and only the cover letter copy is to be electronically filed.
The moving party is responsible for filing all motion papers through ECF.
Parties may request oral argument by letter when filing a fully briefed motion.
A joint pretrial order is required when the Court determines one is needed.
The joint pretrial order must include the full caption.
The joint pretrial order must list trial counsel names, addresses, and phone and fax numbers.
The joint pretrial order must include party jurisdiction statements with supporting statutes and jurisdictional facts.
Each party must list its fact and expert witnesses and only listed witnesses may testify absent prompt notice and good cause.
Exhibits must be pre-marked and exchanged at least ten days before trial.
Voluminous exhibits should be organized in tabbed binders.
No exhibit copies are required by the Court.
Pretrial filings are due 15 days before trial, or 30 days after the final pretrial order if no trial date is set.
In jury cases, requests to charge and proposed voir dire questions must be filed on the Thursday before trial.
Each party must file a claim-by-claim detailed statement of damages and other requested relief.
In non-jury cases, parties must file claim-and-defense element statements with supporting factual summaries.
Parties must file motions in limine addressing evidentiary or other issues that should be resolved before trial.