Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 40 pages. Details: delivery within 5 days, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies required for pleadings over 40 pages, within 5 days of filing
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for all and motions in limine. Motions require pre-motion conference except motions in limine.
Judge P. Kevin Castel's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 10 pages. Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages
The rule requires joint pretrial order. Joint Pretrial Order due 30 days after close of fact and expert discovery.
The rule requires joint submission and statement of disagreements. Joint submission of jury instructions required; no submissions after Final Pretrial Submission Date except under Rule 51(a)(2)(A).
Parties may contact Judge P. Kevin Castel's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. All communications with the court must be by letter filed on ECF, not email
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge P. Kevin Castel. Documents cannot be filed under seal without court order; must include affidavit and legal memorandum addressing sealing standards and Lugosch v. Pyramid Co.
Requests should be made at least 5 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge P. Kevin Castel. The request must include reason for request and good cause. Modifications/extensions require written application 5+ days before deadline under paragraph 1(C) of Court's Individual Practices.
Motions require pre-motion conference except motions in limine.
Summary judgment motions require pre-motion letter within 14 days after fact discovery closes.
Counsel must meet face-to-face for settlement discussion within 14 days after fact discovery closes.
Joint Pretrial Order due 30 days after close of fact and expert discovery.
Motions in limine must be filed after discovery closes but before pretrial submission date; pre-motion letter waived.
Joint submission of jury instructions required; no submissions after Final Pretrial Submission Date except under Rule 51(a)(2)(A).
Non-jury final pretrial submissions required by Final Submission Date per Judge's Individual Practices.
Modifications/extensions require written application 5+ days before deadline under paragraph 1(C) of Court's Individual Practices.
All communications with the court must be by letter filed on ECF, not email
All letters must include docket number and related action docket number
First paragraph of all letters must state date of next conference
Questions on scheduling, substance or procedure should be by letter; emergencies by email
Adjournment/extension requests must be by ECF letter with specific required information
Discovery extension requests must include proposed revised case management plan and adjourn conference at least 14 days after proposed close of fact discovery
Extension to answer complaint must request adjournment of initial conference at least 14 days after answer due date
Motion schedule adjournment requests must include proposed dates for all submissions
Courtesy copies required for pleadings over 40 pages, within 5 days of filing
Electronic device requests must be emailed to chambers, not filed on ECF
Case management plan and scheduling order must be filed on ECF 48 hours before initial pretrial conference
Pre-motion letter required for all motions except discovery motions, motions by order to show cause, and motions by incarcerated pro se litigants
Pre-motion letter must detail legal/factual basis and proposed schedule
Response to pre-motion letter due within 4 business days
Response to pre-motion letter for motion to dismiss must state if seeking leave to amend
Pre-motion letter for Rule 12(b) motion stays time to answer or move
Pre-motion letter must state date of any scheduled conference in first paragraph
Discovery dispute letter must include Rule 37(a)(1) certification and full discovery materials
Response to discovery dispute letter due within 4 business days with case law and affidavits
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages
Memoranda of 10+ pages must include table of contents
Courtesy copies of all motion papers due to Chambers within 4 days of filing