Courtesy copies are required for replys. Details: 2 copies, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Two courtesy copies required with reply filing.
Judge Gregory H. Woods's rules set a pre-motion procedure for in limine. Motions in limine must be filed via ECF with specific briefing deadlines.
Judge Gregory H. Woods' rule states these limits: 3 pages. Letters to the Court are limited to 3 pages (excluding exhibits).
Judge Gregory H. Woods' rule states these limits: 25 pages; 25 pages; 10 pages. Objections to magistrate rulings: 25 pages, opposition 25 pages, reply 10 pages.
Judge Gregory H. Woods' formatting rule includes file format paper. Media files must be filed physically with Clerk (not ECF).
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Correspondence between counsel should not be filed on ECF or sent to the Court.
The rule requires notice of electronic filing. Proposed orders and stipulations must be filed on ECF; no courtesy copies to Chambers.
Parties may contact Judge Gregory H. Woods' chambers by letter fax only as allowed by the rule. Faxes to Chambers are prohibited unless prior approval is obtained.
Judge Gregory H. Woods's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf. Certain sensitive information must be redacted from public filings without court approval.
Judge Gregory H. Woods's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include original date, number of previous requests, reason for request, adversary position, and proposed new dates. Adjournment/extension requests must include original due date, previous requests, reason, adversary consent, and proposed dates.
Yes. Judge Gregory H. Woods's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Court encourages providing speaking opportunities to junior lawyers.
Faxes to Chambers are prohibited unless prior approval is obtained.
Must confer with adversary before seeking TRO unless Rule 65(b) requirements are met.
Correspondence between counsel should not be filed on ECF or sent to the Court.
Communications with the Court must be by letter filed on ECF unless sealed or confidential.
Letters to the Court are limited to 3 pages (excluding exhibits).
Adjournment/extension requests must include original due date, previous requests, reason, adversary consent, and proposed dates.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 2 business days before the deadline (unless emergency).
Proposed orders and stipulations must be filed on ECF; no courtesy copies to Chambers.
No courtesy copies required for letters filed on ECF.
Adjournment requests affecting other dates require a proposed Revised Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order.
Requests in correspondence must indicate whether the adversary consents.
Phone calls to Chambers should be avoided except for urgent matters requiring immediate attention.
ECF help desk should be called for docketing-related issues at (212) 805-0800.
For urgent matters, counsel may call Chambers after emailing to request contact information.
ECF submissions are reviewed the next business day; urgent submissions require telephone notification after filing.
Related cases must include both docket numbers in all future court papers and correspondence.
Principal trial counsel must attend all conferences with the Court.
Counsel must not interrupt or speak over each other during telephone conferences.
Parties must email appearance sheet by 2:00 p.m. the day before any conference.
Appearance sheets should not be filed on the docket.
Include uncommon words or case names in appearance sheet template.
Telephone conferences use Court’s dedicated line with specific access code.
Use landline, headset, and mute when not speaking during telephone conferences.
Voice-activated systems that don’t show speaking status are prohibited.
Counsel must identify themselves every time they speak during recorded telephone conferences.
Counsel must spell proper names for the court reporter during telephone conferences.
Recording court conferences is prohibited by law.
Telephone conferences are open to the public and press.
Initial case management conference scheduled within 3 months of filing.
Counsel must notify Court by ECF letter if conference not scheduled within 3 months.