Judge Matthew Parker-Raso
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
Requests To Charge, Proposed Verdict Sheet
Motion
Court-wideNotice Of Motion, Proposed Order
Court-wideAdjournments
- An adjournment request, with or without consent, must be made by NYSCEF letter at least 48 hours before the motion or conference and must state the date, relief or conference type, reason, consent status, and suggested new dates.
- A request to extend a Note of Issue deadline must be submitted by NYSCEF letter at least two weeks before the deadline and supported by an affidavit explaining why discovery could not be completed and the shortest time needed to complete it.
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Page & Word Limits1 rule
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Parties must comply with the word-count limits in 22 NYCRR § 202.8-b, and the court may permit over-length submissions upon a NYSCEF letter application.
Parties shall abide by the word count limits set forth in 22 NYCRR § 202.8-b. The Court may permit over-length submissions upon letter application e-filed via NYSCEF.
Document Format Requirements1 rule
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Courtesy copies of requests to charge and proposed verdict sheets must be supplied to chambers staff in DOCX format.
(6) Requests to Charge (with courtesy copy in word document format to chambers staff); (7) Proposed Verdict Sheets (with courtesy copy in word document format to chambers staff);
DOCX
Document Filing Requirements13 rules
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Correspondence must include the action's full title and index number and state the request or relief sought from the court.
All correspondence must: (1) bear the full title and index number of the action and (2) set forth the request or relief sought from the Court.
Document Type
Letter
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The preliminary-conference form allows 180 days for all depositions, but the parties must set firm deposition dates within 30 days after the conference and outside court.
The P.C. order form gives the parties 180 days to complete all depositions, but firm dates for all party depositions must be set by the parties within 30 days of the P.C., outside of court.
Document Type
Proposed Order
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Every discovery motion must contain an affirmation that the parties made a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute.
Discovery motions shall contain an affirmation of good-faith effort to resolve the dispute, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.7 (a) and (c) and 22 NYCRR 202.20-f (b).
Document Type
Discovery Motion
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An expedited discovery-conference letter must request the conference, identify the specific discovery issues, and describe the parties' good-faith efforts to resolve them before seeking court intervention.
The letter shall set forth: (1) the parties request for an expedited discovery conference; (2) the specific discovery issue(s) to be addressed at the expedited conference; and (3) the details of their good faith efforts to resolve the dispute prior to seeking Court intervention.
Document Type
Letter
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A Note of Issue ordinarily may be filed only after the specified conference and deadline have been given and after all parties e-file a signed discovery-complete stipulation through NYSCEF.
Note of Issue shall be filed after a preliminary, compliance or status conference has been held in Part 21 and the parties have been given a Note of Issue deadline date at such conference. Prior to filing a Note of Issue, the parties shall have e-filed a stipulation via NYSCEF indicating that discovery is complete. Said stipulation must be signed by all parties.
Document Type
Note Of Issue
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Parties should leave the compliance-conference date blank in proposed P.C. orders because the court will supply it.
The parties should not complete the section in the form P.C. orders calling for a Compliance Conference date as this date will be supplied by the Court.
Document Type
Proposed Order
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If all parties agree discovery is complete early, they may file a Note of Issue with a fully executed discovery-complete stipulation simultaneously; the next discovery conference becomes a pretrial conference, and the Note will not be vacated absent exigent circumstances established by written motion.
Additionally, if all parties agree that all discovery is complete before a Note of Issue deadline has been issued by the Court, and/or before a C.C. or status conference has been held, a Note of Issue may be filed provided the parties also file a fully executed stipulation indicating that all discovery is complete at the same time as the filing of the Note of Issue. If this occurs, the next discovery conference previously scheduled shall be treated as a Pre-Trial conference. Notes of Issue filed with such a stipulation shall not be vacated unless exigent circumstances are presented to the Court via written motion.
Document Type
Note Of Issue
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After violations of deadlines in at least four prior discovery orders, the court may direct filing of a Note of Issue without a stipulation by waiving outstanding discovery.
In the alternative, the Court may issue a status conference order directing that Note of Issue be filed without stipulation, and noting that all outstanding discovery has been waived, in the event parties have violated deadlines set forth in at least four (4) prior discovery orders.
Document Type
Note Of Issue
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A party may request oral argument by placing the words “Oral Argument Requested” on the first page of the motion papers.
Parties may request oral argument by including, “Oral Argument Requested” on the first page of the papers submitted.
Document Type
Motion Papers
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Parties should make motions in limine in writing and raise pretrial issues at the first conference after Part 21 assignment; failure may result in waiver.
To the extent possible, all motions in limine must be made in writing. Parties shall make the Court aware of any pre-trial issues, including motions in limine, upon the first conference after being assigned to Part 21, and said motions/issues may be deemed waived if the parties violate this rule.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
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Within 24 hours of case assignment to part 21, Trial Counsels must e-file via NYSCEF the following: (1) Business cards/contact information including emails and phone numbers; (2) written motions in limine; (3) Witness lists with availability (exchanged before jury selection); (4) List of proposed evidence (exchanged before opening statements); (5) Any relevant orders pertaining to the case; (6) Requests to Charge (with courtesy copy in word document format to chambers staff); (7) Proposed Verdict Sheets (with courtesy copy in word document format to chambers staff); (8) Any special requests (use of media equipment, technology, interpreters, other trial tools).
Summary: Within 24 hours of assignment to Part 21, trial counsel must e-file specified jury-trial materials, including contact information, motions in limine, witness and evidence lists, orders, requests to charge, proposed verdict sheets, and special requests.
Document Type
Jury Trial Submissions
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Said letter must include the type of non- Court sponsored ADR being pursued, the date of the scheduled ADR session(s), and whether any motion(s) (filed and/or fully submitted) are sought to be adjourned or held in abeyance until the conclusion of the ADR.
Summary: The non-Court-sponsored ADR notification must identify the ADR type, scheduled session dates, and any motions to be adjourned or held in abeyance.
Document Type
Letter
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At least one (1) business day prior to the evidentiary hearing, trial counsel shall e-file the following via NYSCEF: (1) requests to charge, (2) proposed verdict sheets, (3) proposed evidentiary packet, (4) a witness list, (5) any prior court order that will affect the summary jury trial, and (6) a completed or partially completed proposed Evidentiary Stipulation/Order.
Summary: At least one business day before the evidentiary hearing, trial counsel must e-file the listed summary-jury-trial materials through NYSCEF.
Document Type
Summary Jury Trial Submissions
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
To e-track a case, a party must file the appropriate appearance through NYSCEF.
Parties are reminded that to e-track their cases, they must file their appropriate appearances via NYSCEF.
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Page 1 | GENERAL PART RULES
All documents in I.A. Part 21 must be filed electronically through NYSCEF.
I.A. Part 21 is an e-filing part and all documents shall be filed via NYSCEF.
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Page 1 | GENERAL PART RULES
As soon as practicable, the parties must file a fully executed settlement, discontinuance, or withdrawal stipulation through the proper NYSCEF document category.
As soon as practicable, the parties shall file via NYSCEF, a fully executed stipulation of settlement, discontinuance, or withdrawal under the appropriate NYSCEF document category.
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Page 2 | GENERAL PART RULES
A party may request a virtual appearance by e-filing a correspondence letter that states the reason for the request.
Parties may request a virtual appearance by e-filing a letter in accordance with rule 2 above, and said letter shall set forth the reason why the virtual appearance is requested.
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Page 2 | RULES FOR APPEARANCES
A request for the court to so-order a subpoena must include an affidavit explaining the need and be uploaded through NYSCEF.
Requests for the Court to “so-order” a subpoena shall be supported by an affirmation explaining the need for the “so-order,” and shall be uploaded to NYSCEF.
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Page 5 | SUBPOENAS
A proposed order to show cause submitted for signature must be uploaded through NYSCEF.
Proposed Orders to Show Cause submitted for signature must be uploaded via NYSCEF.
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Page 6 | MOTIONS
When the next conference is more than 45 days away, a party may request an expedited discovery conference by NYSCEF letter identifying the discovery issues and detailing earlier good-faith resolution efforts.
If the next scheduled conference is more than 45 days away, parties may request an expedited status conference by e-filing a letter via NYSCEF in accordance with rule 2 above. The letter shall set forth: (1) the parties request for an expedited discovery conference; (2) the specific discovery issue(s) to be addressed at the expedited conference; and (3) the details of their good faith efforts to resolve the dispute prior to seeking Court intervention.
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Page 4 | Discovery Disputes
Parties pursuing non-Court-sponsored ADR must promptly notify the court by e-filing a letter through NYSCEF.
If the parties are proceeding with non-Court sponsored ADR, they shall advise the Court of same as soon as practicable, by e-filing a letter via NYSCEF.
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Page 7 | Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
The letter must be filed at least two (2) weeks before the set Note of Issue deadline.
Such letter shall be filed at least two (2) weeks prior to the set Note of Issue deadline.
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Page 5 | Requests to Extend Note of Issue Deadlines
The listed Part 21 jury-trial submissions must be e-filed through NYSCEF within 24 hours after case assignment.
Within 24 hours of case assignment to part 21, Trial Counsels must e-file via NYSCEF the following:
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Page 7 | JURY TRIALS
The specified summary-jury-trial filings must be submitted through NYSCEF no later than one business day before the evidentiary hearing.
At least one (1) business day prior to the evidentiary hearing, trial counsel shall e-file the following via NYSCEF: (1) requests to charge, (2) proposed verdict sheets, (3) proposed evidentiary packet, (4) a witness list, (5) any prior court order that will affect the summary jury trial, and (6) a completed or partially completed proposed Evidentiary Stipulation/Order.
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Page 8 | JURY TRIALS
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Summary-judgment motions and cross-motions must be served and filed within 60 days after the Note of Issue is filed, unless the untimely movant shows good cause.
Motions and cross-motions for summary judgment shall be served and filed no later than 60 days after the filing of the Note of Issue (see CPLR 3212 [a]). Untimely motions and cross-motions for summary judgment shall not be entertained by the Court unless good cause is shown by the untimely movant/cross-movant.
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Page 6 | MOTIONS
The listed summary-jury-trial materials are due at least one business day before the evidentiary hearing.
At least one (1) business day prior to the evidentiary hearing, trial counsel shall e-file the following via NYSCEF: (1) requests to charge, (2) proposed verdict sheets, (3) proposed evidentiary packet, (4) a witness list, (5) any prior court order that will affect the summary jury trial, and (6) a completed or partially completed proposed Evidentiary Stipulation/Order.
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Page 8 | JURY TRIALS
The non-Court-sponsored ADR notification must be submitted as soon as practicable.
If the parties are proceeding with non-Court sponsored ADR, they shall advise the Court of same as soon as practicable, by e-filing a letter via NYSCEF.
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Page 7 | Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
A discovery motion must initially be made returnable in Motion Support Office, Room 217, at 9:30 a.m. on a weekday that is not a court holiday.
Discovery motions shall not be combined with requests for any other relief and shall initially be made returnable in the Motion Support Office, Room 217, on any non-court holiday weekday at 9:30 a.m.
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Page 4 | Discovery Motions
The required Part 21 jury-trial submissions are due within 24 hours of case assignment.
Within 24 hours of case assignment to part 21, Trial Counsels must e-file via NYSCEF the following: (1) Business cards/contact information including emails and phone numbers; (2) written motions in limine; (3) Witness lists with availability (exchanged before jury selection); (4) List of proposed evidence (exchanged before opening statements); (5) Any relevant orders pertaining to the case; (6) Requests to Charge (with courtesy copy in word document format to chambers staff); (7) Proposed Verdict Sheets (with courtesy copy in word document format to chambers staff); (8) Any special requests (use of media equipment, technology, interpreters, other trial tools).
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Page 7 | JURY TRIALS
Failure to properly file the settlement, discontinuance, or withdrawal documents will delay their processing.
Failure to properly file such documents will result in a delay of processing same.
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Page 2 | GENERAL PART RULES
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Requests to charge and proposed verdict sheets must include courtesy copies in word-document format for chambers staff.
(6) Requests to Charge (with courtesy copy in word document format to chambers staff); (7) Proposed Verdict Sheets (with courtesy copy in word document format to chambers staff);
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Page 7 | JURY TRIALS
The court generally does not require working copies of electronically filed documents, but it will notify parties by email if working copies are required.
The Court generally does not require working copies of documents filed electronically but will advise the parties via email if working copies of documents are required.
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Page 1 | GENERAL PART RULES
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Confidential personal information must be omitted or redacted from papers submitted to the court for filing.
Parties shall omit or redact confidential personal information in papers submitted to the Court for filing (see 22 NYCRR § 202.5[e][1]).
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Page 2 | GENERAL PART RULES
Filing Bundling Requirements
A discovery motion must stand alone, may not include requests for other relief, and must initially be returnable in Motion Support Office, Room 217, on a non-court-holiday weekday at 9:30 a.m.
Discovery motions shall not be combined with requests for any other relief and shall initially be made returnable in the Motion Support Office, Room 217, on any non-court holiday weekday at 9:30 a.m.
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Page 4 | Discovery Motions
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The parties must appear at a preliminary conference if the Part Clerk does not receive a completed proposed order at least two business days beforehand.
Appearances on all P.C.’s are required if a completed proposed P.C. Order is not received by the part clerk at least two (2) business days prior to the scheduled P.C.
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Page 3 | Consultation Prior to Preliminary, Compliance & Status Conference
In-person appearances are mandatory at all compliance and status conferences.
In Person appearances at all Compliance Conferences and Status Conferences are mandatory.
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Page 3 | Consultation Prior to Preliminary, Compliance & Status Conference
Each discovery action must include a preliminary conference and compliance conference, additional status conferences as needed, and the parties must consult before each such conference.
Every action shall have one preliminary conference (“P.C.”), one compliance conference (“C.C.”), and as many status conferences as are necessary, and parties shall consult prior to all preliminary, compliance, or status conferences, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.11.
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Page 3 | Consultation Prior to Preliminary, Compliance & Status Conference
The court will schedule an in-person appearance for every compliant discovery motion, while a noncompliant discovery motion will be denied without prejudice.
The Court will schedule an in-person appearance on ALL discovery motions made in compliance with these rules. Discovery motions that do not strictly comply with the foregoing will result in the denial of the motion without prejudice, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.20-f (c).
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Page 4 | Discovery Motions
A discovery motion may not be filed until the parties follow the stated informal dispute-resolution steps and conference with the court.
The parties may not file a discovery motion prior to following the above steps and conferencing with the Court.
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Page 4 | Discovery Motions
A timely completed proposed preliminary-conference order emailed to the Part Clerk with all parties copied relieves the parties from appearing unless the court directs otherwise.
If the parties submit a completed proposed P.C. order at least two (2) business days prior to the scheduled P.C. to the Part Clerk email address, copying all parties, then the parties need not appear for the scheduled P.C. unless the court otherwise directs.
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Page 3 | Consultation Prior to Preliminary, Compliance & Status Conference
Parties may file a discovery motion without leave of court, although the practice is highly discouraged.
While highly discouraged, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.20-f (a), parties do not need leave of court to make a discovery motion.
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Page 4 | Discovery Motions
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A hearing or trial adjournment request is not permitted except as provided in 22 NYCRR § 125.1 concerning the engagement of counsel.
A request for an adjournment of a hearing or trial is not permitted except as provided for in 22 NYCRR § 125.1 (“Engagement of Counsel”).
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Page 2 | RULES FOR APPEARANCES
A submitted motion will not be adjourned without good cause, and the court may require an in-person appearance at its discretion for the request.
There shall no adjournments of motions that have already been submitted, without good cause being shown. Any request for an adjournment of a motion that has already been submitted may require an in-person appearance before the Court, to be scheduled in and at the Court’s discretion.
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Page 3 | Adjournments of Motions or Conferences
A discovery-deadline extension must be requested by letter as soon as practicable and before the deadline expires.
Applications for the extension of a discovery deadline shall be made as soon as practicable and prior to the expiration of such deadline (22 NYCRR § 202.20-e), via letter in accordance with rule 2 above.
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Page 3 | Adherence with Discovery Schedules
An adjournment request, with or without consent, must be made by NYSCEF letter at least 48 hours before the motion or conference and must state the date, relief or conference type, reason, consent status, and suggested new dates.
If the parties seek to adjourn any motion or conference with or without consent, a letter shall be e-filed with the court via NYSCEF, in accordance with rule 2 above. The letter seeking the adjournment shall be e-filed at least Forty- Eight (48) hours prior to the motion/conference date. The letter shall set forth: (1) the conference/motion date; (2) the type of conference/relief requested in the motion sought to be adjourned; (3) the reason for the requested adjournment; (4) whether the request is made on consent of all parties; and (5) suggested adjourned dates.
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Page 3 | Adjournments of Motions or Conferences
An initial request to adjourn a Part 21 jury trial must first be made to the TAP judge, and any renewed request will be referred to TAP.
Any application for an initial adjournment of a Jury Trial assigned to Part 21 shall have been first made to the TAP Judge and any renewal of such applications will be referred to TAP.
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Page 8 | JURY TRIALS
A party may request an initial conference or a conference adjournment by filing a letter that follows the standing order's correspondence requirements.
Parties may request an initial conference or an adjournment of a conference by filing a letter in accordance with rule 2 above.
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Page 2 | RULES FOR APPEARANCES
A request to extend a Note of Issue deadline must be submitted by NYSCEF letter at least two weeks before the deadline and supported by an affidavit explaining why discovery could not be completed and the shortest time needed to complete it.
Requests to extend the Note of Issue deadline should not be made lightly and must be communicated to the Court by letter filed via NYSCEF. Such letter shall be filed at least two (2) weeks prior to the set Note of Issue deadline. Any such request shall be supported by an affirmation setting forth (1) the reasons why discovery could not be completed by the current deadline; and (2) the shortest possible time needed to complete discovery.
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Page 5 | Requests to Extend Note of Issue Deadlines
Chambers Communication Rules
A self-represented party must contact the Bronx County Clerk's Office in room 118.
If a party is self-represented, they must contact the Bronx County Clerk’s Office in room 118.
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Page 1 | GENERAL PART RULES
Unless the standing order provides otherwise, all communications with the court must be filed through NYSCEF using the letter/correspondence-to-judge option.
Unless otherwise permitted by these rules, ALL communications with the Court shall be made by written letter filed via NYSCEF under the “letter/correspondence to judge” option.
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Page 1 | GENERAL PART RULES
Parties must not telephone chambers or the part to request a virtual appearance.
Parties shall NOT call chambers or the part to request a virtual appearance.
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Page 2 | RULES FOR APPEARANCES
A request for a language interpreter must be emailed to the Part Clerk as soon as the need is known and no later than ten calendar days before the relevant appearance.
Requests for a language interpreter should be directed to the Part Clerk via email as soon as known, but not less than ten (10) calendar days before the appearance requiring interpreter services.
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Page 2 | GENERAL PART RULES
Counsel must immediately notify the court through a NYSCEF-filed letter whenever an action or motion is settled, discontinued, disposed of, resolved, or withdrawn.
If an action or motion is settled, discontinued, disposed, resolved or withdrawn in any manner, counsel must immediately inform the Court by letter filed via NYSCEF.
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Page 2 | GENERAL PART RULES
Parties must not copy the court, the part, or chambers staff on communications between the parties unless the court expressly directs otherwise.
Parties shall not copy the Court, the part, or chambers staff on written communications between themselves, unless explicitly directed by the Court.
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Page 1 | GENERAL PART RULES
The court decides whether to grant oral argument, and parties may not contact chambers or the court part to ask whether an oral-argument request has been granted or will be granted.
The Court, in its sole discretion, will determine whether to grant such request for oral argument. If the parties are not affirmatively advised by the Court that oral argument has been scheduled, then the application for oral argument has been denied. Parties shall not contact Chambers or the Part to inquire as to whether a request for oral argument on a motion has or will be granted.
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Page 5 | MOTIONS
Ex-parte communications with chambers, including communications from paralegals or assistants, are prohibited and will not be answered, except that the preceding sentence permits ex-parte requests for judicial accommodations under applicable law.
Any ex-parte communication with chambers, including from paralegals or assistants, is strictly prohibited, and will not be responded to.
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Page 1 | GENERAL PART RULES
Parties must not telephone chambers or the part to schedule an appearance or request an appearance adjournment.
Parties may NOT call chambers or the part to schedule or request an adjournment of an appearance.
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Page 2 | RULES FOR APPEARANCES
Parties must not call chambers or the part clerk to request an expedited status conference.
Parties shall NOT call chambers or the part to request an expedited status conference.
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Page 4 | Discovery Disputes
Telephone calls and emails to chambers are permitted only when specifically authorized by the standing order.
Telephone calls and emails to chambers are only permitted as specifically set forth herein.
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Page 1 | GENERAL PART RULES
Proposed preliminary-conference orders should not be sent by email to the judge's law clerks.
Said proposed P.C. orders should not be emailed to the judge’s law clerks.
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Page 3 | Consultation Prior to Preliminary, Compliance & Status Conference