Judge James R. Cho
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings
Not Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Original Date
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Chambers
Letter Fax
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Telephone calls to Chambers only for emergencies; adjournment requests must be in writing
Telephone Calls. Telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in emergency situations requiring immediate attention, such as when a ruling is needed during the course of a deposition (see specific rules below). Parties may contact the Courtroom Deputy with questions about scheduling matters, but all adjournment requests must be made in writing and will not be considered telephonically.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Emails only for ex parte settlement statements or as directed by Court
Email. Emails are permitted only for sending ex parte settlement statements to Chambers (see specific rules below), or as otherwise directed by the Court.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Faxes to Chambers require prior authorization
Faxes to Chambers are not permitted without prior authorization.
Letter Fax
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Ex parte settlement letters (max 5 pages) due 7 days before settlement conference.
At least seven days prior to the settlement conference, the parties shall submit to chambers by email (cho_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov) ex parte settlement letters that address the following: (1) the status of settlement discussions; (2) the last demand and offer made, if any; (3) the strengths and weakness of their case; and (4) any information that may assist the Court in helping the parties resolve the matter. The ex parte letters shall be limited to five pages exclusive of attachments.
Discovery disputes require joint letter (max 3 pages per party).
In the event the parties are unable to resolve a discovery dispute, the parties must write to the Court and describe their dispute in a single letter, jointly composed. Each party's portion of the joint submission shall be limited to three pages. See Local Civil Rule 37.3(c).
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Memoranda over 10 pages need TOC; all require 1-inch margins, double spacing, 12-point font.
Memoranda of 10 pages or more shall contain a table of contents. All memoranda must use one-inch margins, double spacing, and 12-point font (including footnotes).
Contact Chambers immediately by phone for unresolved deposition disputes.
In the event the parties are unable to reach a satisfactory resolution, the parties are directed to contact Chambers immediately by telephone with all parties on the line.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredimmediately
Parties must immediately notify Chambers by telephone of specific events.
A party or the parties shall immediately notify Chambers by telephone if any of the following events occur:
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Hoursimmediately
- Status Inquiries