Judge Nina R. Morrison
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings
Not Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Date
- 3Number Of Previous Requests
- 4Adversary Position
- 5Proposed New Dates
- 6Affects Other Dates
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Opposing Party Consent
Communication
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Letter Fax
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Chambers
Magistrate Judge
Detailed Drafting Rules
Only relevant transcript pages cited in memoranda or affidavits may be filed.
Parties shall file only the pages of transcripts containing relevant testimony cited in the memoranda or affidavits.
Document Type
Transcript Excerpts
All written submissions must be text-searchable except for pro se litigants.
All written submissions and supporting materials, except those filed by pro se litigants, must be text-searchable to the extent practi- cable.
In diversity cases, file 2-page letter within 14 days explaining citizenship basis.
In any action in which subject matter jurisdiction is founded on diversity of citizenship pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332, the party assert- ing the existence of such jurisdiction shall, within fourteen (14) days of the filing of the action or its removal from state court to federal court, file on ECF a letter no longer than two (2) pages explaining the basis for that party’s belief that diversity of citizenship exists, ad- dressing the citizenship of each party to the litigation. Where any party is a corporation, the letter shall state both the place of incorpo- ration and the principal place of business. In cases where any party is a partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company or
Document Type
Diversity Citizenship Letter
All communications with chambers must be in writing on ECF with copies to non-ECF parties.
All communications with chambers shall be in writing and filed on ECF, with copies simultaneously delivered to all parties who do not receive automatic notification through ECF. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Fax communications to court require prior authorization.
Parties may not communicate with the Court via fax without prior authorization.
Letter Fax
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredprior_authorization
Telephone calls allowed for scheduling only; ex parte calls about case substance prohibited.
Parties are encouraged to communicate with the Court via written communication rather than by telephone. For docketing, scheduling, or calendar matters, please call Courtroom Deputy Freddie Valderrama at (718) 613-2194 or email Freddie_Valderrama@nyed.uscourts.gov. Calls to chambers with questions about these rules are permitted, but please review this document first. Ex parte telephone calls or emails to chambers about the substance of cases are not permitted.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Case Substance
- Status Inquiries
ECF submissions reviewed next business day; urgent matters require ECF filing plus call/email.
The Court will generally review ECF submissions the next business day after they are filed. If a submission requires immediate attention, please file on ECF and then call or email Judge Morrison's Courtroom Deputy.
Direct to: Chambers
Various matters referred to Magistrate Judge including extensions, motions, discovery, and unsealing.
Unless the Court directs otherwise, the following matters are hereby referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge: 3.1.1. Extensions of time to serve, answer, or file amended pleadings; 3.1.2. Motions to amend pleadings; 3.1.3. Stipulated amendments to pleadings; 3.1.4. Stipulations transferring venue or remanding to state court; 3.1.5. Motions for admission pro hac vice; 3.1.6. Issuance of subpoenas and confidential or protective orders; 3.1.7. Discovery schedules and motions, including motions to quash subpoenas; 3.1.8. Unsealing orders; 3.1.9. Motions to be relieved as counsel or substituted as counsel; and 3.1.10. Requests for adjournments or extensions of time in arbitration or mediation proceedings.
Contact Method
Direct to: Magistrate Judge
- Status Inquiries
Attorneys must have authority consistent with proceeding and be prepared for all matters.
In any appearance, all attorneys must have authority consistent with the proceeding and should be prepared to address any matters likely to arise. For example, an attorney attending a pre-motion
Contact Method
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Pre-motion conference letter required (max 4 pages, 6 pages for Rule 56 motions).
To request a pre-motion conference, the moving party is to file and serve a pre-motion conference letter setting out the bases for the anticipated motion. The pre-motion conference letter shall not exceed four pages, except for pre-motion conference letters related to Rule 56 motions for summary judgment, which may not exceed six pages.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Exemptions
Pre-motion conference letter max 4 pages (6 pages for Rule 56 motions).
The pre-motion conference letter shall not exceed four pages, except for pre-motion conference letters related to Rule 56 motions for summary judgment, which may not exceed six pages.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Exemptions
Response to pre-motion conference letters (non-Rule 56) due within 5 business days, max 4 pages.
All parties served with the moving party's pre-motion-conference letter are required to serve and file a letter response within five (5) business days of service of the moving party's letter, except for motions under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56. The response to all pre-motion conference letters other than those filed under Rule 56 shall not exceed four pages.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Response to Rule 56 pre-motion conference letters due within 14 business days, max 6 pages.
Rule 56 motions. All parties served with the moving party's pre-motion conference letter are required to serve and file a letter response within fourteen (14) business days of service of the moving party's letter. Responses to pre-motion conference letters under Rule 56 shall not exceed six pages.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Memoranda of law limited to 30 pages (support/opposition) and 15 pages (reply), excluding specified items.
Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 30 double-spaced pages, not including tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibits, appendices, or attachments. Reply memoranda are limited to 15 double-spaced pages, not including tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibits, appendices, or attachments.
Memoranda of law must use 12-point font (11-point footnotes), one-inch margins, text-searchable format, and date of service on cover.
All memoranda of law shall be produced in 12-point font, with footnotes in 11-point font, and shall have one-inch margins on all sides. All memoranda must be filed in a text-searchable format and must have the date of service printed on the front cover.
LR 56.1 statements limited to 25 pages (moving party) and twice that length (opposing party).
The moving party's Local Rule 56.1 statement may not exceed 25 double-spaced pages without prior permission of the Court. The opposing statement may not exceed twice the length of the moving party's statement.
Evidentiary citations with specific transcript pages required for submissions citing record material.
Parties must provide evidentiary citations, including specific transcript pages, in any submission that cites record material.
Document Type
Any Submission Citing Record Material
Caselaw citations must use official reporters; Westlaw database preferred for non-official decisions.
Caselaw citations shall be to official case reporters. For decisions not available in official reporters, the Court requests citations to the Westlaw electronic case database when possible.
Local Rule 56.1 statements are limited to 10 double-spaced pages.
tion may not exceed 10 double-spaced pages.
Multi-page documents must be paginated before trial.
Any document to be offered in evidence that contains multiple pages shall be paginated by counsel before trial, but any existing Bates stamping or other pagination may suffice.
Document Type
Exhibits
Criminal motion rules follow Rules 5.2-5.5 but exclude page limits and bundling requirements.
Rules 5.2–5.5 apply to motions in criminal cases, except that the page limits for civil memoranda of law and Individual Rule 5.2.3 (the “bundling” rule) do not apply in criminal cases.
Filing Strategy
Bundling Policy
Pro se litigants must communicate only in writing and keep contact info current.
A pro se litigant shall: 10.1.1. Only communicate with the Court in writing. 10.1.2. Ensure that contact information on file with the Court remains current. Failure to do so may result in dismissal of claims and/or entry of default judgment.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries