Judge Barbara Moses
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (Letter, Letter Motion)
Required
Filings (Formal Motion)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Original Date
- 3Number Of Previous Requests
- 4Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 5Adversary Position
- 6Proposed New Dates
Must Include
- 1Proposed Rescheduled Date
Communication
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Intake Unit
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Communications with chambers must be via ECF motion/letter, not email/fax/phone/hard copy
Except as otherwise provided below, communications with the Court (other than during conferences, hearings, or trials) should be by motion or letter, filed on ECF. Except for confidential settlement letters, discussed in § 1(e) below, or as specifically directed by chambers in advance, the Court will not accept letters or motions from counseled parties by email, fax, telephone, or hard copy mailed or delivered directly to chambers.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredspecific_direction_from_chambers
- Status Inquiries
Letter-motions must be filed using the letter-motion option for specific requests
Letter-motions, as permitted by Local Civ. R. 7.1(d) and § 13.1 of the SDNY ECF Rules & Instructions, should be filed using the "letter-motion" option, listed under "motion." In particular, parties should file as letter-motions all requests for pre-motion conferences, adjournments, extensions, increased page limits, and other relief that may be granted without a hearing.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Letters and letter-motions limited to 2000 words (4 pages) without advance permission
Absent advance permission from the Court, letters and letter-motions may not exceed 2000 words (approximately four pages) in length, exclusive of attachments, which should be kept to a minimum.
Ex parte settlement letters must be emailed to chambers
Ex parte letters required by the Court in advance of a settlement conference should be emailed to the chambers email address, which will be provided in the settlement conference scheduling order.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredsettlement_conference_scheduling_order
- Status Inquiries
Chambers phone number provided for scheduling; otherwise only for urgent matters
For scheduling and calendar matters, counsel may call chambers at 212-805-0228. Otherwise, telephone calls are permitted only for urgent matters requiring immediate attention or to obtain permission to submit a document other than via ECF.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Hoursunspecified
- Status Inquiries
Courtesy copies must include ECF header and protruding tabs for exhibits.
Courtesy copies should bear the ECF header generated at the time of electronic filing and include protruding tabs for any exhibits.
Bulky materials in courtesy copies should be bound or in 3-ring binders.
Bulky materials should be neatly bound or placed in 3-ring binders with appropriate dividers.
Briefs must comply with word limits unless advance permission granted.
Unless advance permission has been granted, briefs in support of and in response to a motion (except for motions for reconsideration) must comply with the word limits prescribed by Local Civ. R. 7.1(c).
Parties must strictly adhere to typeface, margin, and spacing requirements.
The Court expects parties to adhere strictly to the typeface, margin and spacing requirements of Local Civ. R. 7.1(b).
Settlement conferences held Mon-Thu at 2:15 PM
Settlement conferences are normally held Monday through Thursday, beginning at 2:15 p.m.
Direct to: Chambers
Settlement conferences held in Courtroom 20A
Settlement conferences are normally held in Courtroom 20A.
Direct to: Chambers
Parties must attend settlement conferences in person with lead trial attorney
Unless excused in advance, each party must attend the conference in person, accompanied by that party's lead trial attorney.
Direct to: Chambers
Non-natural parties must send decision-maker with settlement authority
If a party is a corporation, union, government entity, or other non-natural person, it must send a decision-maker with knowledge of the case, responsibility for determining the amount of any ultimate settlement, and authority to enter into such a settlement.
Direct to: Chambers
Pretrial procedures apply only to cases with consent under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c)
The procedures set out below apply only to cases in which the parties have consented pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c) to have all proceedings before Judge Moses, including trial.
Direct to: Chambers
Joint Pretrial Order due 30 days after discovery completion or summary judgment decision
Unless the Court has ordered otherwise, the parties shall submit to the Court for its approval a proposed Joint Pretrial Order within 30 days after the date for the completion of discovery, or, if a summary judgment motion has been filed, within 30 days after the decision on the motion.
Direct to: Chambers
Joint Pretrial Order must be signed by all parties and include caption and counsel contact info
The proposed Joint Pretrial Order shall be signed by all parties and include the following: i. The full caption of the action. ii. The names and addresses of trial counsel, together with their office and cellular telephone numbers, fax numbers, and email addresses.
Direct to: Chambers
Pro se parties must submit non-electronic communications to Pro Se Intake Unit, not chambers.
All letters, motions, and other communications to the Court from pro se parties that are not filed electronically must be submitted to the Pro Se Intake Unit, not directly to chambers.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Intake Unit
- Status Inquiries
Pro se parties can file documents via drop box, mail, or email to ProSe@nysd.uscourts.gov.
Pro se parties may file pleadings, letters, and other documents with the Court by using any of the following methods: i. Drop off the documents in the drop box located in the lobby of the U.S. Courthouse at 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY, 10007. ii. Mail the documents to the Pro Se Intake Unit at 500 Pearl Street, Room 205, New York, New York, 10007. iii. Email the documents to ProSe@nysd.uscourts.gov.
Attorneys with Service Pass may bring one personal device; others need permission for computing devices.
If you are an attorney with a valid SDNY Attorney Service Pass, you may bring one Personal Electronic Device (e.g., a cellphone) into the courtroom. If you are an attorney without a Service Pass, or if you have a Service Pass but wish to bring in a General Purpose Computing Device (e.g., a laptop) in order to advance proceedings before the Court, you must obtain permission from Judge Moses to bring the necessary device(s) into the courtroom.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Permission form required for computing devices; submit 2 business days in advance if Wi-Fi needed.
To seek permission, you must fill out the "Fillable Form for Electronic Devices General Purpose," available on the Southern District of New York's form database, HERE. The completed form should be emailed to chambers using the address above. If Wi-Fi is requested, please submit the form at least two business days prior to your court date.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Non-attorneys cannot bring electronic devices into the courthouse.
The Court is unable to authorize non-attorneys to bring electronic devices into the courthouse.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries