Judge Peggy Kuo
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings
Not Required
Filings (All filings)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Date
- 3Number Of Previous Requests
- 4Adversary Position
- 5Affects Other Dates
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Letter Fax
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
All communications with Chambers must be through ECF; telephone calls only in emergencies.
All communications with Chambers must be through the Court’s Electronic Case Filing system (ECF). (For more information on ECF, see Section II below.) In emergency situations requiring immediate attention, telephone calls to alert the Court to a filing are permitted.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Telephone calls to Chambers only permitted in emergencies.
Telephone calls to Chambers are not permitted except when immediate attention is required.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Faxes only permitted with prior permission from Chambers.
Faxes are not permitted except with the prior permission of Chambers.
Letter Fax
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredprior permission from Chambers
E-mails only permitted for confidential settlement statements or as directed by Court.
E-mails are permitted only for sending confidential settlement statements to Chambers, or as otherwise directed by the Court.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
All documents must be filed via ECF; ECF Help Desk for technical issues, not Chambers.
Counsel must file all documents via ECF. If you are encountering difficulties using ECF, call the ECF Help Desk at 718.613.2312 for assistance. Do not call Chambers.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Correspondence between counsel should not be sent to Chambers or filed via ECF.
Copies of correspondence between or among counsel should not be sent to Chambers or filed via ECF.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Discovery disputes require joint letter (max 3 pages) filed as motion after conference
If, after conferring in accordance with VI(A)(1)(a) above, the parties are unable to resolve their discovery dispute, the parties are directed to file a joint letter briefly setting out the disputed issue. The letter may be no more than three (3) pages and must be filed via ECF as a “Motion.”
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Non-dispositive non-discovery motions: support/opposition memoranda limited to 12 pages, replies to 5 pages
Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of, or in opposition to, motions are limited to twelve (12) pages, double-spaced and reply memoranda are limited to five (5) pages, double-spaced.
Dispositive motions require pre-motion conference request with 3-page summary; responses limited to 3 pages within 5 business days
A motion requesting a pre-motion conference is required before any dispositive motion may be filed. The request must be accompanied by a summary of the proposed motion, not to exceed three (3) pages. Responses are limited to three (3) pages and must be filed within five (5) business days of the request. Replies are not permitted.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Briefing Schedule
Opp: 5d • Reply: 0d
Dispositive motions: support/opposition memoranda limited to 25 pages, replies to 10 pages
Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of or in opposition to dispositive motions are limited to twenty-five (25) pages, double-spaced, and reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) pages, double-spaced.