Court Rules
district Judge
Verified Current10 days ago

Judge William F. Kuntz

Eastern District of New York

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Memorandum Of Law
25 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Filings (All filings)

Required

Filings (Motion)

Required

Adjournments

Must Include

  • 1
    Original Date
  • 2
    Number Of Previous Requests
  • 3
    Adversary Position
  • 4
    Affects Other Dates
  • 5
    Proposed Rescheduled Date
Notice Required
48Hours
Notice Required
24Hours
Notice Required
15Calendar Days
Notice Required
5Business Days

Communication

Letter Ecf

Chambers

SchedulingTechnical IssuesSettlement
No Status Inquiries
Phone

Chambers

No Status Inquiries
Letter Fax

Chambers

Emergencies
Advance Notice Required
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantFormattingCommunicationExhibitsTRO/InjunctionECF FilingLettersCourtesy CopiesElectronics

Detailed Drafting Rules

Format RequirementMandatory

Non-electronically filed exhibits require one “Original” and one “Courtesy Copy” marking.

If exhibits are not electronically filed, one copy must be clearly marked “Original” and the other marked “Courtesy Copy.”

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|SecII. ELECTRONIC CASE FILING
Communication ProtocolMandatory

Communications with chambers must be in writing, filed on ECF, with copies to all counsel.

Communications with chambers shall be in writing and filed on ECF, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

Letter via ECF

Approved Topics
SchedulingTechnical Issues
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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|SecI. GENERAL PRACTICES
Communication ProtocolImportant

Correspondence between counsel should not be sent to Court unless formally annexed to pleadings or motions.

Copies of correspondence between counsel, except where formally annexed to pleadings or motion papers, shall not be sent to the Court.

Letter via ECF

Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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|SecI. GENERAL PRACTICES
Communication ProtocolMandatory

Telephone calls to chambers for general information are not permitted.

Telephone calls to chambers for general information unrelated to docketing, scheduling, or a calendar matter are not permitted.

Phone

Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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|SecI. GENERAL PRACTICES
Communication ProtocolImportant

Faxes to chambers permitted only for time-sensitive requests with prior authorization.

Faxes to chambers are permitted only for time-sensitive requests and where prior authorization from chambers has been obtained.

Letter Fax

Approved Topics
Emergencies
Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
    prior authorization from chambers
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|SecI. GENERAL PRACTICES
Communication ProtocolMandatory

Authorized faxes must be simultaneously sent to all counsel.

Any authorized faxes shall be simultaneously faxed or delivered to all counsel.

Letter Fax

Approved Topics
Emergencies
Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
    prior authorization from chambers
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|SecI. GENERAL PRACTICES
Communication ProtocolImportant

Do not follow authorized faxes with hard copy unless directed by Court.

Do not follow with a hard copy, unless otherwise directed by the Court.

Letter Fax

Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
    prior authorization from chambers
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|SecI. GENERAL PRACTICES
Communication ProtocolMandatory

Parties must notify chambers immediately via ECF when settlement is reached.

Any time a settlement is reached, the parties are required to notify chambers immediately via ECF.

Letter via ECF

Approved Topics
Settlement
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|SecI. GENERAL PRACTICES
Pre-Motion ProcedureMandatory

Pre-motion letter limited to 3 pages with 5-day response window.

To request a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall serve on all other parties and electronically file a letter not to exceed three pages in length stating the basis for the anticipated motion. All parties so served may, but are not required to, serve and file a letter response not to exceed three pages, within five business days from 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 Due5 days
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|SecIII. CIVIL MOTIONS B. Pre-Motion Conferences
Page or Word LimitMandatory

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/oppose) and 10 pages (reply) with formatting requirements.

Memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to twenty-five (25) double-spaced pages, using Times New Roman twelve (12) point font, and reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) double-spaced pages using Times New Roman twelve (12) point font. Page limits do not include tables, appendices, or attachments. Memoranda of ten (10) pages or more shall contain tables of contents and authorities. All memoranda must have the date of service plainly visible on the front cover.

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|SecIII. CIVIL MOTIONS F. Memoranda of Law