Court Rules
magistrate Judge
Verified Current12 days ago

Judge Robert M. Levy

Eastern District of New York

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Discovery Dispute Letter
3 pgs

Adjournments

Notice Required
2Business Days

Must Include

  • 1
    Reason For Request
  • 2
    Original Date
  • 3
    Number Of Previous Requests
  • 4
    Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
  • 5
    Adversary Position
  • 6
    Proposed New Dates

Communication

Email

Chambers

Technical Issues
No Status Inquiries
Filters:AllMandatoryCommunicationLettersECF FilingTRO/InjunctionDiscoveryConferences

Detailed Drafting Rules

Communication ProtocolMandatory

All communications with chambers must be filed via ECF (except pro se parties).

Except for parties proceeding pro se, all communications with chambers shall be filed via ECF. Do not mail, fax or hand-deliver hard copies of electronic filings or correspondence between counsel to chambers unless prior authorization is obtained from chambers.

Email

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Technical Issues
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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Page or Word LimitMandatory

Discovery disputes must be submitted in a joint letter limited to 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.

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Pre-Motion ProcedureMandatory

Pre-motion conference requires 3-page letter from moving party and 3-page response within 7 days.

To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall submit a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in length setting forth the basis of the anticipated motion. All parties so served must serve and file a letter response, not to exceed three (3) pages within seven (7) days of the service of the notification letter.

Pre-Motion Conference

A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.

Letter Requirements

Status
Required
Max Length3 pgs
Opposition Due7 days
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