Eastern District of Pennsylvania Courtesy Copy Requirements

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Courtesy copies should be printed double-sided in a three-ring binder, with dividers between the exhibits.

Courtesy copies should be printed double-sided in a three-ring binder, with dividers between the exhibits.

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or memorandum that exceeds (10) pages in length to chambers at the time of filing.

or memorandum that exceeds (10) pages in length to chambers at the time of filing.

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Unless the Court orders otherwise two copies of the exhibit binder(s) shall be made available for the Court's use.

Unless the Court orders otherwise two copies of the exhibit binder(s) shall be made available for the Court's use.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copy required for filings with exhibits over 20 pages.

When the total number of pages in the exhibits/attachments to any filing exceeds 20 pages, within 48 hours of the docketing of the filing, one hard copy of the exhibits is to be provided to Chambers.

CRITICALCivil cases

Filings accompanied by more than three exhibits require a physical courtesy copy to Chambers, three-hole punched with all exhibits individually tabbed and labeled.

If the number of exhibits accompanying a filing exceeds three, counsel must submit a physical courtesy copy to Chambers. The courtesy copy must be three-hole punched and include all exhibits individually tabbed and labeled.

CRITICALCivil cases

Filings accompanied by more than three exhibits require a physical courtesy copy to Chambers, three-hole punched with all exhibits individually tabbed and labeled.

If the number of exhibits accompanying a filing exceeds three, counsel must submit a physical courtesy copy to Chambers. The courtesy copy must be three-hole punched and include all exhibits individually tabbed and labeled.

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Courtesy copies only required for voluminous exhibits or sealed cases, after email confirmation.

Courtesy copies shall not be provided to chambers unless the exhibits are voluminous or the case is sealed. Prior to sending courtesy copies, counsel shall contact chambers via email to determine whether courtesy copies are necessary. If advised by chambers that the Court requires courtesy copies, counsel shall mail them to The Gateway Building, 201 Penn Street, 5th floor, Reading, Pennsylvania, 19601.

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Courtesy copies are prohibited unless exhibits are voluminous or case is sealed; counsel must email chambers first to determine necessity.

Courtesy copies shall not be provided to chambers unless the exhibits are voluminous or the case is sealed. Prior to sending courtesy copies, counsel shall contact chambers via email to determine whether courtesy copies are necessary.

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If courtesy copies are required, they must be mailed to the Reading chambers address.

If advised by chambers that the Court requires courtesy copies, counsel shall mail them to The Gateway Building, 201 Penn Street, 5th floor, Reading, Pennsylvania, 19601.

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Courtesy copies required for dispositive motions/briefs with exhibits via email/PDF with specific formatting.

For any dispositive motion or brief (e.g., Civil Rule 12, 50, 56) or responsive brief that includes exhibits, counsel must send (by e-mail or file transfer service) a PDF courtesy copy to chambers (murphy_chambers@paed.uscourts.gov). The PDF copy should: • be as-filed, i.e., with the ECF notations at the top of each page; • include the main documents and all exhibits in one single PDF file; • use PDF bookmarks for exhibits and for sections in longer documents; • be text-searchable, including exhibits; and • have a file name that reflects the case number, docket number(s), and a description.

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Two copies of exhibit binders must be provided to Court at final pretrial conference.

At the final pretrial conference, the parties shall provide the Court with two copies of the exhibit binders.

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The first copy of the exhibits must be provided three weeks before trial or the trial pool ready date.

The first copy of the exhibits shall be provided three weeks prior to trial or trial pool ready date.

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A second copy of the exhibits must be provided to the Court on the first day of trial or jury selection.

A second copy shall be provided to this Court on the first day of trial or jury selection.

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When directed to submit a courtesy copy, counsel must deliver it to Chambers by U.S. mail or hand delivery.

If counsel are directed to submit a courtesy copy, please deliver to Chambers via U.S. mail or hand delivery.

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On a date set at the final pre-trial conference, usually three weeks before trial, the parties must provide the Court one copy of each exhibit and two copies of a schedule describing each exhibit.

At the final pre-trial conference, a date will be set (usually three weeks prior to trial) at which point the parties will be required to provide the Court with one copy of each exhibit and two copies of a schedule of exhibits which shall describe each exhibit.

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At trial, the parties must provide the Court one additional copy of each exhibit.

At trial, the parties shall provide the Court with an additional copy of each exhibit.

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The objecting party must provide the Court a copy of the deposition transcript with the challenged testimony highlighted.

The objecting party must provide the Court with a copy of the deposition transcript with the challenged testimony highlight.

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The first copy of the exhibits must be provided three weeks before trial or the trial pool ready date.

The first copy of the exhibits shall be provided three weeks prior to trial or trial pool ready date.

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A second copy of the exhibits must be provided to the Court on the first day of trial or jury selection.

A second copy shall be provided to this Court on the first day of trial or jury selection.

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When directed to submit a courtesy copy, counsel must deliver it to Chambers by U.S. mail or hand delivery.

If counsel are directed to submit a courtesy copy, please deliver to Chambers via U.S. mail or hand delivery.

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On a date set at the final pre-trial conference, usually three weeks before trial, the parties must provide the Court one copy of each exhibit and two copies of a schedule describing each exhibit.

At the final pre-trial conference, a date will be set (usually three weeks prior to trial) at which point the parties will be required to provide the Court with one copy of each exhibit and two copies of a schedule of exhibits which shall describe each exhibit.

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At trial, the parties must provide the Court one additional copy of each exhibit.

At trial, the parties shall provide the Court with an additional copy of each exhibit.

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The objecting party must provide the Court a copy of the deposition transcript with the challenged testimony highlighted.

The objecting party must provide the Court with a copy of the deposition transcript with the challenged testimony highlight.

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Three exhibit binders required for trial: one for judge, one for law clerk, one for witness.

Counsel shall also provide the Court with three (3) copies of an exhibit binder including all exhibits (one binder for the Judge, one for the Judge’s law clerk, and one for the witness).

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Courtesy copies should not be provided to chambers unless specifically required

Courtesy copies should not be provided to chambers unless specifically required by the Court.

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Three exhibit binders required for trial: one for judge, one for law clerk, one for witness.

Counsel shall also provide the Court with three (3) copies of an exhibit binder including all exhibits (one binder for the Judge, one for the Judge’s law clerk, and one for the witness).

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Courtesy copies should not be provided to chambers unless specifically required

Courtesy copies should not be provided to chambers unless specifically required by the Court.

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Courtesy copies must be emailed to WolsonCourtesyCopy@paed.uscourts.gov with required subject line content, using e-filed versions with CM/ECF headers, proper file naming or coversheets, and no paper, Dropbox, or FTP submissions.

WolsonCourtesyCopy@paed.uscourts.gov and use the case caption, title of the filing, and ECF number in the subject line. Each submission should use the e-filed version that has the CM/ECF system’s header at the top of the page. Each document must either (a) be a separate file, with a file name that is consistent with the descriptive name that the document has on the CM/ECF system or (b) include a coversheet that identifies the corresponding entry on the CM/ECF system. Parties may not submit courtesy copies via Dropbox, FTP, or some other source that requires Judge Wolson to download files to the Court’s system. Instead, files should be emailed, even if that requires multiple emails. Parties also should not submit paper courtesy copies.

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Parties seeking to file material under seal must provide Judge Wolson with courtesy copies of all proposed sealed documents via email.

A party seeking leave to file material under seal must file its motion of record and provide Judge Wolson via email with courtesy copies of all documents that the party proposes to file under seal.

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Courtesy copies are required for sealed filings and for motions with more than five exhibits.

Judge Wolson only requires courtesy copies in two circumstances: (1) for any filings made under seal; and (2) for any motions with more than five exhibits.

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Courtesy copies must be emailed to WolsonCourtesyCopy@paed.uscourts.gov with required subject line content, using e-filed versions with CM/ECF headers, proper file naming or coversheets, and no paper, Dropbox, or FTP submissions.

WolsonCourtesyCopy@paed.uscourts.gov and use the case caption, title of the filing, and ECF number in the subject line. Each submission should use the e-filed version that has the CM/ECF system’s header at the top of the page. Each document must either (a) be a separate file, with a file name that is consistent with the descriptive name that the document has on the CM/ECF system or (b) include a coversheet that identifies the corresponding entry on the CM/ECF system. Parties may not submit courtesy copies via Dropbox, FTP, or some other source that requires Judge Wolson to download files to the Court’s system. Instead, files should be emailed, even if that requires multiple emails. Parties also should not submit paper courtesy copies.

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Parties seeking to file material under seal must provide Judge Wolson with courtesy copies of all proposed sealed documents via email.

A party seeking leave to file material under seal must file its motion of record and provide Judge Wolson via email with courtesy copies of all documents that the party proposes to file under seal.

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Courtesy copies are required for sealed filings and for motions with more than five exhibits.

Judge Wolson only requires courtesy copies in two circumstances: (1) for any filings made under seal; and (2) for any motions with more than five exhibits.

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The Court generally does not require courtesy copies, with the following two exceptions. First, for any filings made under seal, the filing party shall send a courtesy copy via e-mail to Chambers the same day as the filing. Second, for any motions with more than five (5) or more than fifty (50) pages of exhibits, the parties shall provide the Court with a courtesy copy of the exhibits within two (2) days of filing. Courtesy copies should be submitted as a hard copy and on a thumb drive.

The Court generally does not require courtesy copies, with the following two exceptions. First, for any filings made under seal, the filing party shall send a courtesy copy via e-mail to Chambers the same day as the filing. Second, for any motions with more than five (5) or more than fifty (50) pages of exhibits, the parties shall provide the Court with a courtesy copy of the exhibits within two (2) days of filing. Courtesy copies should be submitted as a hard copy and on a thumb drive.

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One courtesy copy required for documents 25+ pages; exhibits must be double-sided, tabbed, bound in 3-ring binder; deliver by mail/delivery service, no email.

Parties must provide one (1) courtesy copy to the Court of any document submitted which is twenty-five (25) pages or more, including exhibits. The exhibits in the Court’s courtesy copy shall be printed double-sided and clearly marked, tabbed, and bound in a 3-ring binder. Courtesy copies should be delivered by first-class mail or other delivery service. Courtesy copies will not be accepted via email.

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Two copies of contested exhibits required for motions in limine (hand delivery if >10 pages, email if <10 pages).

Counsel seeking to preclude admission of specific exhibits based on evidentiary objections shall provide Chambers two copies of the contested exhibits (by hand delivery to the Clerk of Court if exceeds ten pages or by email if less than ten pages) contemporaneous with moving in limine on the challenged exhibits.

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Courtesy copies required for filings over 35 pages, delivered to Clerk's Office contemporaneous with filing.

Courtesy copies shall only be provided to Chambers for a filing over thirty-five pages and as required under these Policies (e.g. Rule 56 papers) or otherwise requested by Chambers. The courtesy copy shall be the ECF document with the ECF notation at the top of each page, unless otherwise ordered. All courtesy copies are to be delivered to the Clerk's Office to the attention of Judge Kearney contemporaneous (as best as possible) with filing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Documentary evidence over 50 pages must be delivered to Chambers in hard copy with specific formatting.

If documentary evidence in support of or in opposition to a motion exceeds 50 pages, the evidence shall be delivered to Chambers in hard copy. The documents shall be placed in a three-ring binder, with an index and with each item of evidence separated by tab dividers on the right side. Counsel shall ensure that all documents are legible.

CRITICALCivil cases

I expect to receive a courtesy copy of any briefs filed in appeals from my decisions.

I expect to receive a courtesy copy of any briefs filed in appeals from my decisions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Judge Wells wishes to receive a courtesy copy of any briefs filed in appeal of her decisions.

Judge Wells wishes to receive a courtesy copy of any briefs filed in appeal of her decisions.

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All relevant documents must be delivered to Chambers in advance of court.

Judge Goldner Cinquanto requires that all relevant documents be delivered to Chambers in advance of court. Counsel may contact Deputy Jeffrey Lucini at (267.299.7750) if there are any questions regarding the matters before the Court.

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Two exhibit copies required in binders for trial

Counsel shall also provide binders containing two copies of their exhibits, marked for trial.

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Courtesy copies of motions required via email; hard copy if exhibits over 20 pages.

Judge Straw requires a courtesy copy of all motion papers to be sent directly to chambers via email. If exhibits are over 20 pages, a hard copy must be sent to chambers.

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A courtesy copy of all motion papers must be emailed directly to chambers.

Judge Toplin requires a courtesy copy of all motion papers to be sent directly to chambers via email.

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If motion exhibits exceed 20 pages, a hard copy must be sent to chambers.

If exhibits are over twenty (20) pages, a hard copy must be sent to chambers.

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On the morning of trial, counsel must provide the ESR/court reporter with a copy of the joint exhibit list and a copy of the witness lists.

On the morning of trial, counsel shall provide the ESR/court reporter with a copy of the joint exhibit list and a copy of the witness lists.

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If settlement summary attachments exceed 20 pages, a hard copy must be sent to chambers by the date the summaries are due.

If attachments are over twenty (20) pages, a hard copy is to be sent to Judge Toplin's chambers by the date the summaries are due.

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If settlement summary attachments exceed 20 pages, a hard copy must be sent to chambers by the date the summaries are due.

If attachments are over twenty (20) pages, a hard copy is to be sent to Judge Toplin's chambers by the date the summaries are due.

CRITICALCivil cases

Hand delivery to chambers required for non-electronically filed documents.

If any of the documents required by this Order are not electronically filed, counsel shall have a copy hand delivered to Chambers on the day of filing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Documents not electronically filed must have a courtesy copy hand-delivered to Chambers on the same day.

If any of the documents required by this Order are not electronically filed, counsel shall have a copy hand-delivered to Chambers on the day of filing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Documents not electronically filed must have a courtesy copy hand-delivered to Chambers on the same day.

If any of the documents required by this Order are not electronically filed, counsel shall have a copy hand-delivered to Chambers on the day of filing.

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All relevant documents must be delivered to chambers in advance of hearings and proceedings.

Judge Sitarski requires that all relevant documents be delivered to chambers in advance of all hearings and other proceedings.

CRITICALCivil cases

Two hard copies of pretrial submissions required, single-sided, three-hole punched, unstapled.

Two hard copies of all pretrial submissions must be provided to chambers. Submissions must be printed single-sided on three-hole punched paper. Do not staple submissions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Prior to trial, each party must submit two marked copies of exhibits and three copies of the exhibit list to chambers.

Prior to trial, each party must submit two marked copies of the exhibits and three copies of the exhibit list to chambers.

CRITICALCivil cases

Two hard copies of pretrial submissions must be delivered to chambers, printed single-sided on three-hole punched paper, and not stapled.

Two hard copies of all pretrial submissions must be provided to chambers. Submissions must be printed single-sided on three-hole punched paper. Do not staple submissions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must submit two courtesy hard copies of all filed papers to chambers, including the ECF docket entry number on the first page.

Counsel must submit to chambers TWO courtesy hard copies of all papers filed with the Clerk of the Court or filed on ECF. Courtesy copies should include the ECF docket entry number on the first page.

CRITICALCivil cases

Prior to trial, each party must submit two marked copies of exhibits and three copies of the exhibit list to chambers.

Prior to trial, each party must submit two marked copies of the exhibits and three copies of the exhibit list to chambers.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must submit two courtesy hard copies of all filed papers to chambers, with ECF docket number on first page and tabbed exhibits.

Counsel must submit to chambers TWO courtesy hard copies of all papers filed with the Clerk of Court or filed on ECF. Courtesy copies should include the ECF docket entry number on the first page. All exhibits should be separated by tabbed dividers.

CRITICALCivil cases

Two hard copies of pretrial submissions must be delivered to chambers, printed single-sided on three-hole punched paper, and not stapled.

Two hard copies of all pretrial submissions must be provided to chambers. Submissions must be printed single-sided on three-hole punched paper. Do not staple submissions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Two courtesy hard copies of all filed papers must be submitted to chambers, with ECF docket number on first page and tabbed exhibits.

Counsel must submit to chambers TWO courtesy hard copies of all papers filed with the Clerk of Court or filed on ECF. Courtesy copies should include the ECF docket entry number on the first page. All exhibits should be separated by tabbed dividers.

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Chambers copy required for all motions and briefs, including ECF filings.

The originals of all motions and briefs shall be filed with the Clerk. A copy of same shall be delivered to Judge Bartle's chambers, including documents which are submitted using the Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system.

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Counsel should provide Judge Bartle with two (2) copies of each exhibit and a schedule of exhibits which shall briefly describe each exhibit.

Counsel should provide Judge Bartle with two (2) copies of each exhibit and a schedule of exhibits which shall briefly describe each exhibit.

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Submit 2 copies of proposed jury instructions 5 working days before trial.

Judge Bartle's usual practice is that at least five (5) working days before the case is placed in the trial pool or listed for trial, each party shall submit to the Court, and serve on each other, two (2) copies of proposed points for charge and any proposed special jury interrogatories.

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Parties must provide three copies of the exhibit schedule to the Court at the final pretrial conference.

three copies of a schedule of exhibits which shall briefly describe each exhibit

CRITICALCivil cases

Trial exhibits: 2 copies to Court when first used at trial.

At the trial, the parties shall provide the Court with two (2) copies of each exhibit at the time of its first use at trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Pretrial memoranda: 1 copy to Clerk, 2 courtesy copies to Chambers.

One copy (1) of the pretrial memoranda shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court and two (2) copies shall be sent to the Court (Chambers).

CRITICALCivil cases

Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law: courtesy copy to chambers (hard copy + Word email).

A courtesy copy shall be submitted to chambers in hard copy, and emailed in Microsoft Word format to chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova@paed.uscourts.gov.

CRITICALCivil cases

Jury instructions and verdict forms: courtesy copy to chambers (hard copy + Word email).

A courtesy copy of these filings shall be submitted to chambers in hard copy, and emailed in Microsoft Word format to chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova@paed.uscourts.gov.

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Trial briefs require one courtesy copy to chambers.

Judge Padova requires the submission of one courtesy copy of trial briefs.

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Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law require one courtesy copy to chambers and electronic version in Word format.

One courtesy copy should be sent to Chambers, as well an electronic version in Microsoft Word format emailed to: chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova_@paed.uscourts.gov.

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Rule 56 motions require one paper courtesy copy to Chambers, stapled/bound with dividers.

One paper courtesy copy of all Rule 56 materials shall be submitted to the Court (Chambers). Courtesy copies shall be stapled or neatly bound, with dividers between the exhibits. Consult Local Civil Rule 5.1.2(5) for requirements for exhibits filed via ECF.

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One courtesy copy of motion papers required, stapled or neatly bound with dividers.

Judge Padova requires that one courtesy copy of motion papers be sent to his chambers. Courtesy copies shall be stapled or neatly bound, with dividers between the exhibits.

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Motions in limine require one courtesy copy to chambers by Rule 16 deadlines.

Judge Padova requires counsel to submit one courtesy copy of motions in limine in accordance with the deadlines set forth in the Rule 16 Scheduling Order.

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Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law require one courtesy copy to chambers and electronic version in Word format.

One courtesy copy should be sent to Chambers, as well an electronic version in Microsoft Word format emailed to: chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova_@paed.uscourts.gov.

CRITICALCivil cases

Pretrial memoranda: 1 copy to Clerk, 2 courtesy copies to Chambers.

One copy (1) of the pretrial memoranda shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court and two (2) copies shall be sent to the Court (Chambers).

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Rule 56 motions require one paper courtesy copy to Chambers, stapled/bound with dividers.

One paper courtesy copy of all Rule 56 materials shall be submitted to the Court (Chambers). Courtesy copies shall be stapled or neatly bound, with dividers between the exhibits. Consult Local Civil Rule 5.1.2(5) for requirements for exhibits filed via ECF.

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One courtesy copy of motion papers required, stapled or neatly bound with dividers.

Judge Padova requires that one courtesy copy of motion papers be sent to his chambers. Courtesy copies shall be stapled or neatly bound, with dividers between the exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law: courtesy copy to chambers (hard copy + Word email).

A courtesy copy shall be submitted to chambers in hard copy, and emailed in Microsoft Word format to chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova@paed.uscourts.gov.

CRITICALCivil cases

Jury instructions and verdict forms: courtesy copy to chambers (hard copy + Word email).

A courtesy copy of these filings shall be submitted to chambers in hard copy, and emailed in Microsoft Word format to chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova@paed.uscourts.gov.

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Motions in limine require one courtesy copy to chambers by Rule 16 deadlines.

Judge Padova requires counsel to submit one courtesy copy of motions in limine in accordance with the deadlines set forth in the Rule 16 Scheduling Order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies to Chambers required only for motions/briefs with detailed exhibits.

Courtesy copies of motions and briefs to Chambers are required only if accompanied by detailed exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Two courtesy copies required for non-jury trial submissions.

At least three (3) days before a non-jury trial, each party shall submit to the Court (Chambers, Room 3810) two (2) copies of:

CRITICALCivil cases

If Pleadings/Motions are accompanied by lengthy (exceeding 20 pages) or multiple Exhibits, a paper copy of the Pleadings with Exhibits, bound and appropriately tabbed, must be mailed or delivered to Chambers. Courtesy copies may not be e-mailed to Chambers.

If Pleadings/Motions are accompanied by lengthy (exceeding 20 pages) or multiple Exhibits, a paper copy of the Pleadings with Exhibits, bound and appropriately tabbed, must be mailed or delivered to Chambers. Courtesy copies may not be e-mailed to Chambers.

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Judge Surrick requests that copies of motion papers be sent to Chambers when the original is not wholly filed (with exhibits) on the ECF system and when the motion paper exceeds 50 pages.

Judge Surrick requests that copies of motion papers be sent to Chambers when the original is not wholly filed (with exhibits) on the ECF system and when the motion paper exceeds 50 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must provide the Court with one copy of each objected-to exhibit.

The parties shall provide the Court with one copy of each exhibit to which there is an objection and two copies of a schedule of exhibits which shall describe each exhibit.

CRITICALCivil cases

The objecting party must provide the Court with a copy of the deposition transcript with the challenged testimony highlighted.

The objecting party must provide the Court with a copy of the deposition transcript with the challenged testimony highlighted.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must provide the Court with one copy of each objected-to exhibit.

The parties shall provide the Court with one copy of each exhibit to which there is an objection and two copies of a schedule of exhibits which shall describe each exhibit.

CRITICALCivil cases

The objecting party must provide the Court with a copy of the deposition transcript with the challenged testimony highlighted.

The objecting party must provide the Court with a copy of the deposition transcript with the challenged testimony highlighted.

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In addition, counsel should electronically file the exhibits and witness lists through ECF or provide courtesy copies of these materials to chambers staff and opposing counsel via email.

In addition, counsel should electronically file the exhibits and witness lists through ECF or provide courtesy copies of these materials to chambers staff and opposing counsel via email.

WARNINGCivil cases

If the provided attachments are for more than two exhibits, the documents should be placed in a binder, tabbed with a table of contents that corresponds to the related pleading.

If the provided attachments are for more than two exhibits, the documents should be placed in a binder, tabbed with a table of contents that corresponds to the related pleading.

WARNING

Two copies of the joint exhibit book should be provided to the Court at the final pretrial conference.

Counsel should provide two copies of the joint exhibit book to the Court at the final pretrial conference.

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Two copies of the joint exhibit book should be provided to the Court at the final pretrial conference.

Counsel should provide two copies of the joint exhibit book to the Court at the final pretrial conference.

WARNING

Chambers may request a courtesy copy when a motion or its exhibits are voluminous.

If the motion or the exhibits to the motion are voluminous, counsel may be contacted by Chambers to request a courtesy copy.

WARNING

Counsel should provide Judge Younge two copies of each exhibit and a brief schedule describing them.

Counsel should provide Judge Younge with two (2) copies of each exhibit and a schedule which briefly describes each exhibit.

WARNING

Chambers may request a courtesy copy when a motion or its exhibits are voluminous.

If the motion or the exhibits to the motion are voluminous, counsel may be contacted by Chambers to request a courtesy copy.

WARNING

Counsel should provide Judge Younge two copies of each exhibit and a brief schedule describing them.

Counsel should provide Judge Younge with two (2) copies of each exhibit and a schedule which briefly describes each exhibit.

WARNING

Courtesy copies not required unless requested; encouraged for filings over 50 pages with tabbed exhibits.

Courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by chambers. Where a filing includes voluminous exhibits (i.e., over 50 pages), parties are encouraged to provide a courtesy copy of the filing to chambers with a tabbed set of exhibits.

WARNING

Courtesy copies encouraged for filings with exhibits over 50 pages; tabbed exhibits should be included.

Courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by chambers. Where a filing includes voluminous exhibits (i.e., over 50 pages), parties are encouraged to provide a courtesy copy of the filing to chambers with a tabbed set of exhibits.

WARNING

Counsel should provide Judge Toplin with two exhibit binders containing a schedule of exhibits with brief descriptions and copies of each exhibit.

Counsel should provide Judge Toplin with two (2) exhibit binders that consist of a schedule of exhibits with a brief description of each and copies of each exhibit.

WARNING

Counsel should provide Judge Toplin with two exhibit binders containing a schedule of exhibits with brief descriptions and copies of each exhibit.

Counsel should provide Judge Toplin with two (2) exhibit binders that consist of a schedule of exhibits with a brief description of each and copies of each exhibit.

WARNINGCivil cases

be delivered to Chambers if any documents are lengthy.

be delivered to Chambers if any documents are lengthy.

INFO

Courtesy copies should not be submitted unless specifically requested.

Courtesy copies are not to be submitted unless specifically requested by chambers.

INFO

Courtesy copies not required unless specifically requested by chambers

Courtesy copies are not to be submitted unless specifically requested by chambers.

INFO

Judge Pappert welcomes (but does not require) copies of appellate briefs when one of his decisions is appealed.

Judge Pappert welcomes copies of appellate briefs when a decision he has made is appealed.

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INFOCivil cases

Courtesy copies of cases available on Lexis or Westlaw are not required.

Parties need not submit courtesy copies of cases that are available on Lexis or Westlaw with their motion papers.

INFO

When a decision is appealed, Judge Toplin prefers to receive copies of the appellate briefs (courtesy copies).

If a decision rendered by this Court is appealed, Judge Toplin prefers to receive copies of appellate briefs.

INFO

Judge Arteaga may require hard copies of lengthy materials.

Judge Arteaga may require parties to provide hard copies of lengthy materials.

INFO

Judge Sitarski prefers to receive copies of appellate briefs when decisions are appealed.

When a decision rendered by the Court is appealed, Judge Sitarski prefers to receive copies of appellate briefs.

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Judge Reid prefers to receive copies of appellate briefs when his decisions are appealed.

When a decision rendered by this Court is appealed, Judge Reid prefers to receive copies of appellate briefs.

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Unless specifically requested to do so, counsel should not send paper courtesy copies. Counsel may send courtesy copies by email, but it is not necessary.

Unless specifically requested to do so, counsel should not send paper courtesy copies. Counsel may send courtesy copies by email, but it is not necessary.

INFO

Judge Padova expects to receive copies of appellate briefs when a litigant appeals a decision he has rendered. Briefs should be emailed to chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova_@paed.uscourts.gov.

Judge Padova expects to receive copies of appellate briefs when a litigant appeals a decision he has rendered. Briefs should be emailed to chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova_@paed.uscourts.gov.

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Judge Padova expects to receive copies of appellate briefs when a litigant appeals a decision he has rendered. Briefs should be emailed to chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova_@paed.uscourts.gov.

Judge Padova expects to receive copies of appellate briefs when a litigant appeals a decision he has rendered. Briefs should be emailed to chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova_@paed.uscourts.gov.

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Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be filed with Clerk and courtesy copy to Chambers by scheduling order deadline.

Judge Surrick requires that proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law be filed with the Clerk and that a courtesy copy be sent to Chambers. He sets the deadline for submissions by scheduling order.

INFOCivil cases

Courtesy copies of motion papers encouraged, especially electronically.

The delivery of courtesy copies of all motion papers to Judge Wells’ chambers, especially via electronic means, is encouraged.