The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Kenneth M. Karas. No courtesy copies to chambers unless requested
The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Discovery motions must follow Local Civil Rule 37.2.
Judge Kenneth M. Karas' rule states these limits: attorney: 8750 words; attorney: 3500 words; pro se: 25 pages; pro se: 10 pages. Excludes caption, index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, certificates, exhibits, appendices, and attachments. Word/page limits for memoranda of law based on attorney representation and preparation method
Judge Kenneth M. Karas' rule states these limits: attorney: 8750 words; attorney: 3500 words; pro se: 25 pages; pro se: 10 pages. Attorney memoranda limited to 8,750 words (support/opposition) and 3,500 words (reply); pro se limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).
Judge Kenneth M. Karas' formatting rule includes file format PDF and filed on ecf or emailed to chambers. All documents must be filed on ECF or emailed to specific chambers address
The rule requires caption, judge name, and case number. Order To Show Cause for Default Judgment must be prepared and made returnable before Judge Karas in Courtroom 521.
The rule requires caption, judge name, case number, certificate of service, and statement of facts. Affidavit of service on defendant of conformed Order must be filed electronically on ECF before return date.
Parties may contact Judge Kenneth M. Karas' chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. Letters should be filed via ECF unless sealed or containing sensitive/confidential information, which should be mailed.
Judge Kenneth M. Karas's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf. Sealed filings must comply with ECF Rules and Instructions.
Requests should be made at least 5 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Kenneth M. Karas. Adjournment/extension requests require 5 business days notice and must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.
No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. No paper submissions to Chambers without Court request.
Order To Show Cause for Default Judgment must be prepared and made returnable before Judge Karas in Courtroom 521.
Order To Show Cause must include proposed default judgment, statement of damages, attorney’s affidavit, copies of pleadings, affidavit of service, and Clerk’s Certificate if applicable.
Order To Show Cause and all attachments must be filed electronically on ECF.
Court will provide conformed copy of signed Order for service on defendant.
Affidavit of service on defendant of conformed Order must be filed electronically on ECF before return date.
Sealed filings must comply with ECF Rules and Instructions.
Parties may choose electronic or traditional filing methods for sealed documents.
Motions for sealed filings must be filed electronically.
Motions to seal must be filed publicly and explain reasons without confidential info.
Redacted documents must be contemporaneously filed publicly in ECF.
Letters should be filed via ECF unless sealed or containing sensitive/confidential information, which should be mailed.
Letter-motions must be filed via ECF and comply with S.D.N.Y. Local Rules.
Adjournment/extension requests require 5 business days notice and must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.
Scheduling matters should be directed to Ms. Dawn Bordes via email.
Non-compliance with Rule 56.1 response may result in deemed admissions
Adjournment/extension letter-motions must include original date, previous requests, and adversary consent status.
Discovery extension requests past Case Management Order deadline go to Judge Karas; others go to magistrate judge with ECF copy.
ECF filing questions should be directed to Clerk's Office or ECF Hotline, not Chambers.
Do not contact Chambers to confirm ECF uploads; email only for urgent matters not covered by rules.
Telephone calls to Chambers are prohibited.
Faxes to Chambers are prohibited.
Discovery motions must follow Local Civil Rule 37.2.
Pre-motion conference required for most motions except specified exceptions.
Motions to dismiss require pre-motion letter with arguments/case law, stay answer deadline, and allow 7-day response.
Pre-motion conference letters limited to 3 pages; responses due within 7 days.
Criminal conferences held in person unless otherwise ordered
Word/page limits for memoranda of law based on attorney representation and preparation method
Word count certification required for attorney-prepared memoranda
Memoranda of 10+ pages require table of contents
No courtesy copies to chambers unless requested