Southern District of New York Adjournment & Extension Requirements

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Adjournment requests for court appearances require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies)

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency it must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

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Sentencing adjournment requests must be made in writing at least 3 business days before sentencing.

Adjournments. Any request for adjournment of a sentencing shall be made in writing as early as possible, but no later than three (3) business days before the date at issue, barring an unforeseen emergency. Such requests should state whether opposing counsel consents.

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Requests for adjournments or extensions must be filed on ECF as letter-motions.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions.

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Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance written notice with specific required elements.

All requests for adjournments (including adjournments of court conferences) or extensions of time must be made in writing at least 48 hours before the scheduled deadline or date of appearance. All requests must state: (i) the original date; (ii) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (iii) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (iv) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons by the applicant, and by the adversary, for and against the relief requested; and (v) all other dates previously scheduled after the original date, including dates for conferences with the Court, and a suggested modified schedule, agreed to by all other counsel.

CRITICALCivil cases

Requests for relief from case management dates must follow Individual Rules and include proposed order with all affected dates.

Any request for relief from any date provided in this Case Management Plan shall conform to the Court’s Individual Rules, and include an order, showing consents and disagreements of all counsel, setting out all dates that are likely to be affected by the granting of the relief requested, and proposed modified dates. Unless and until the Court approves the proposed order, the dates provided in this Plan shall be binding.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment and discovery/procedural ruling motions must include all parties' positions and follow Individual Rules 1(D) and 2(E).

Applications for adjournments and for discovery or procedural rulings will reflect or contain the positions of all parties, and otherwise conform to my Individual Rules 1(D) and 2(E).

CRITICALCivil cases

Requests to modify Case Management Plan dates must include a proposed order with counsel consents/disagreements, affected dates, and proposed new dates.

Any request for relief from any date provided in this Case Management Plan shall conform to the Court's Individual Rules, and include an order, showing consents and disagreements of all counsel, setting out all dates that are likely to be affected by the granting of the relief requested, and proposed modified dates. Unless and until the Court approves the proposed order, the dates provided in this Plan shall be binding.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment applications must include the positions of all parties and conform to Individual Rules 1(D) and 2(E).

Applications for adjournments and for discovery or procedural rulings will reflect or contain the positions of all parties, and otherwise conform to my Individual Rules 1(D) and 2(E).

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Adjournment/extension requests must include original dates, previous requests, and adversary consent.

All requests for adjournments (i.e., rescheduling of hearings, conferences, etc.) or extensions of time must be made in writing and must state: (1) the original date(s) or deadline(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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Written adjournment/extension requests must include original date, previous request history, and adversary position.

All requests for adjournments (i.e., rescheduling of hearings, conferences, etc.) or extensions of time must be made in writing and must state: (1) the original date(s) or deadline(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance, absent an emergency.

Absent an emergency, any request for adjournments or extensions must be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

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Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).

Absent an emergency, any request for adjournments or extensions must be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment and extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance and must include original dates, reason, previous request history, adversary position, and proposed schedule if affecting other dates.

Absent an emergency, any request for adjournments or extensions must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance or deadline. The letter motion shall state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the reason for the request; (3) the number of previous requests granted or denied; and (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed schedule shall be included in the letter.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice unless emergency

Absent an emergency, any request for adjournments or extensions must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance or deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as ECF letter motions with specific required elements

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter motions in accordance with Rule I(B) above. The letter motion shall state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the reason for the request; (3) the number of previous

CRITICALCivil cases

Modifications/extensions require written application 5 days before deadline with good cause.

This ORDER may not be modified or the dates herein extended, except by further order of this Court for good cause shown. Any application to modify or extend the dates herein (except as noted in paragraph 6) shall be made in a written application in accordance with paragraph I.B. of the Court’s Individual Practices and shall be made no less than five (5) days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applications to extend scheduling order dates require written application with good cause, submitted at least 5 days before the deadline expires.

Any application to modify or extend the dates herein (except as noted in paragraph 6) shall be made in a written application in accordance with paragraph I.B. of the Court's Individual Practices and shall be made no less than five (5) days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

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Adjournment and extension requests must be submitted at least two business days before the scheduled appearance.

Applications for adjournments and extensions of time must be made by letter posted to ECF (not by telephone) and received in Chambers by email (or regular mail for pro se litigants) at least two business days before the scheduled appearance.

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Adjournment requests must include original date, previous request history, and adversary consent status.

All such applications must state (1) the original date, (2) the number of previous requests, (3) whether those previous requests were granted or denied, and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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Adjournment/extension requests must be made by ECF letter at least 2 business days before appearance.

Applications for adjournments and extensions of time must be made by letter posted to ECF (not by telephone) and received in Chambers by email (or regular mail for pro se litigants) at least two business days before the scheduled appearance. See Rule 1A.

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Adjournment/extension applications must include specified history and adversary-position details, with noncompliance denied absent good cause.

All such applications must state (1) the original date, (2) the number of previous requests, (3) whether those previous requests were granted or denied, and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in a denial of the request, absent good cause shown.

CRITICALCivil cases

Opposing party must respond to discovery dispute conference request within 2 business days.

Where a party raises a discovery dispute with the opposing party, the opposing party must make itself available to confer in good faith to resolve the dispute within two business days of a request for a conference. If a party requests a Lead Trial Counsel conference, Lead Trial Counsel for the opposing party must make themselves available within two business days.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions with 6 required elements.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions, not as ordinary letters, proposed stipulations, or proposed orders. The letter-motion must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reasons for the requested extension; (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and (6) the date of the parties' next scheduled appearance before the Court as well as any other existing deadlines. If the extension will affect any other deadlines in the case, the party seeking the extension should propose amendments to those deadlines as well.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days before the deadline.

Any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least two business days prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance. Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after this deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

Requests for extensions and adjournments must be made by letter-motion, not by stipulation or proposed order.

As noted above, requests for extensions and adjournments must be made by letter-motion, not by proposed stipulation or proposed order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extensions and adjournments must be requested via letter-motion, not proposed stipulations or orders.

As noted above, requests for extensions and adjournments must be made by letter-motion, not by proposed stipulation or proposed order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 2 business days in advance.

Any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least two business days prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance. Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after this deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions, not as ordinary letters, proposed stipulations, or proposed orders.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions in accordance with Paragraph 6(A), not as ordinary letters.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment/extension requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing adjournments).

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance, and any request for adjournment of sentencing shall be made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled proceeding.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 72 hours before the proceeding.

Any request for an adjournment of a sentencing should be made as early as possible, and no later than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding, in accordance with Paragraph 4(D) above.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Letter-motions for adjournments or extensions must include original dates, prior request history, reason, adversary position, and next appearance date.

The letter-motion must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reason for the extension or adjournment; (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and (6) the date of the parties' next scheduled appearance before the Court.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Extension requests must be made at least 48 hours before deadline; sentencing adjournments require 72 hours notice.

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance, and any request for adjournment of sentencing shall be made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled proceeding. Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the deadlines for extension or adjournment requests specified in this Paragraph.

CRITICALCriminal cases

If a party seeks an exclusion of time under the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3161, the party should submit to the Court by email a proposed order (in Microsoft Word format) along with its request for adjournment or extension.

If a party seeks an exclusion of time under the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3161, the party should submit to the Court by email a proposed order (in Microsoft Word format) along with its request for adjournment or extension.

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Adjournment/extension requests must include 6 specific elements in writing

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reasons for the requested extension; (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and (6) the date of the parties’ next scheduled appearance before the Court as well as any other existing deadlines.

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Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies)

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

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Written requests for adjournments or extensions must include six specific elements: original dates, number of prior requests, status of prior requests, reasons, adversary position, and upcoming deadlines.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reasons for the requested extension; (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and (6) the date of the parties' next scheduled appearance before the Court as well as any other existing deadlines.

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Extension or adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance (absent emergency) and are typically denied if submitted after the original deadline.

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance. Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, include required details, and be made 2 business days in advance.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions, not as ordinary letters, proposed stipulations, or proposed orders. The letter-motion must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reasons for the requested extension; (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and (6) the date of the parties’ next scheduled appearance before the Court as well as any other existing deadlines. If the extension will affect any other deadlines in the case, the party seeking the extension should propose amendments to those deadlines as well. Requests for extensions of deadlines regarding a matter that has been referred to a Magistrate Judge shall be addressed to that assigned Magistrate Judge. Any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least two business days prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance. Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after this deadline.

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Adjournment/extension requests must include original date, previous requests, reasons, adversary consent, and reasons for denial if applicable.

extensions must state (1) the original date, (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, and the reason for those requests, (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied, (4) the reason for the instant request, and (5) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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Adjournment/extension requests must be filed on ECF as letter-motions with courtesy copy to chambers.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be by letter and must (unless to be sealed or containing sensitive/confidential information or the party lacks access to the ECF system) be filed on ECF as letter-motions, with a PDF courtesy copy to chambersnysdseibel@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Proposed Revised Scheduling Order required if adjournment/extension affects other dates.

If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order (with deadlines falling only on business days) must be attached.

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Adjournment and extension requests must be made by letter and generally filed on ECF as letter-motions with a PDF courtesy copy to chambers, subject to the stated exceptions.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be by letter and must (unless to be sealed or containing sensitive/confidential information or the party lacks access to the ECF system) be filed on ECF as letter-motions, with a PDF courtesy copy to ===== PAGE 2 ===== chambers as described in item 1.A above.

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Each adjournment or extension request must provide the original date, prior-request history and outcomes, reason for the current request, and the adversary's consent position and any reasons for refusing.

All requests for adjournment or extensions must state (1) the original date, (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, and the reason for those requests, (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied, (4) the reason for the instant request, and (5) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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Absent extraordinary circumstances, extension requests made after the original deadline expires or not made promptly will be denied.

Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made promptly and before the expiration of the original deadline.

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An adjournment request for a court appearance must be made at least three business days beforehand unless there is an emergency.

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency the request must be made at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled appearance.

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Extension requests concerning deadlines in matters referred to a Magistrate Judge must be directed to that Magistrate Judge.

Requests for extensions of deadlines regarding a matter that has been referred to a Magistrate Judge must be directed to that Magistrate Judge.

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If an adjournment or extension affects other scheduled dates, the request must include a proposed Revised Scheduling Order with deadlines only on business days.

If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order (with deadlines falling only on business days) must be attached.

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Court appearance adjournments require at least 2 business days advance notice unless emergency.

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, the request shall be made at least 2 business days prior to

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Extension requests must be made before original deadline unless extraordinary circumstances exist.

Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel who, for good cause shown, need the court to retain current dates or to set shorter dates must apply in ·writing to Chief Judge McMahon for a waiver of this scheduling order, setting out with specificity the reasons for the request. Counsel should fax a copy of such requests to chambers as 212-805-6426 in addition to filing same on ECF. If such requests are not joined by all counsel, opposition papers shall be filed on ECF and faxed to chambers at the above number within 48 hours after the request is filed on ECF.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel who, for good cause shown, need the court to retain current dates or to set shorter dates must apply in ·writing to Chief Judge McMahon for a waiver of this scheduling order, setting out with specificity the reasons for the request. Counsel should fax a copy of such requests to chambers as 212-805-6426 in addition to filing same on ECF. If such requests are not joined by all counsel, opposition papers shall be filed on ECF and faxed to chambers at the above number within 48 hours after the request is filed on ECF.

CRITICALCivil cases

Opposition papers must be filed on ECF and faxed to chambers within 48 hours if not joined by all counsel.

If such requests are not joined by all counsel, opposition papers shall be filed on ECF and faxed to chambers at the above number within 48 hours after the request is filed on ECF.

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Adjournment and extension requests must be ECF letter motions containing specified required elements.

Any request for an adjournments or an extension of time must be by ECF letter motion, and must include: • The original deadline that the party wishes to adjourn or extend; • The number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; • Whether these previous requests were granted or denied; • Whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and • Whether the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates. If so, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order must be attached.

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Extensions for lead counsel motion oppositions in PSLRA cases are prohibited.

NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED.

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Adjournment requests require at least 48 hours' advance notice before the scheduled court appearance.

Any requests for an adjournment of a court appearance must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

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Extensions of time to file pleadings do not adjourn scheduled conferences unless the Court explicitly states otherwise.

An extension of time to file a pleading granted pursuant to Part I.D, supra, does not adjourn or postpone any scheduled conference unless specifically stated by the Court.

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Any request for an extension of time must be filed at least two days prior to the original deadline sought to be extended.

Any request for an extension of time must be filed at least two days prior to the original deadline sought to be extended.

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Adjournment requests require 48 hours notice; extension requests require 2 days notice; late requests only allowed for true emergencies.

Any requests for an adjournment of a court appearance must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance. Any request for an extension of time must be filed at least two days prior to the original deadline sought to be extended. Applications made late will not be entertained except in case of a true emergency.

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Summary judgment motions must be filed within 30 days after close of discovery.

Summary judgment motions must be made no later than 30 days after the close of discovery (see the Court’s Case Management Order).

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Adjournment/extension requests must be ECF letter motions including original deadline, previous requests, adversary consent, and proposed revised scheduling order if needed.

Any request for an adjournments or an extension of time must be by ECF letter motion, and must include: • The original deadline that the party wishes to adjourn or extend; • The number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; • Whether these previous requests were granted or denied; • Whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and • Whether the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates. If so, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order must be attached.

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Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time

Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment requests require 2 business days notice (3 for sentencing)

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made as early as possible, and at least two business days prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance and any request for adjournment of sentencing shall be made at least three business days prior to the scheduled proceedings.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Speedy Trial Act exclusions require email with proposed order

If a party seeks an exclusion of time under the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3161, the party must submit to the Court by email (HoNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) a proposed order (in Microsoft Word format) along with its request for adjournment or extension.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 3 business days before proceeding

Any request for an adjournment of a sentencing should be made as early as possible, and no later than three business days before the sentencing proceeding, in accordance with Section 2(f) above.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Extensions/adjournments must be filed as letter-motions on ECF

for extensions or adjournments, shall be by letter or letter-motion filed on ECF in accordance with Section 4.

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Extension/rescheduling requests require 2 business days notice (except emergencies).

Absent an emergency, any request for an extension or to reschedule a conference must be made at least two business days prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

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Extension/rescheduling requests must include original dates, reasons, consent status, and other deadlines.

All requests to reschedule a conference or extend a deadline must be made in writing and must state: (1) the original date(s) of the conference or deadline; (2) the reasons for the requested extension; (3) whether the other party or parties consent and, if not, the reasons given for refusing to consent; and (4) the date of the next scheduled appearance before the Court as well as any other existing deadlines.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required information.

The letter-motion must state: (1) the original date and the new date requested; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reason for the extension or adjournment; (5) whether the adversary consents to the requested relief and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions per Section 2(a) of these Rules, not as ordinary letters.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension/adjournment requests require 2 business days advance notice.

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made as early as possible, and at least two business days before the deadline or scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests for conferences must include 3 mutually agreeable alternative dates.

A request for an adjournment of a conference must also include three alternative conference dates that are mutually agreeable to the parties.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Any request for an adjournment of sentence must be made by letter, filed on ECF as previously described, as early as possible, but no later than three business days before the date at issue. Such requests should state whether opposing counsel consents.

Any request for an adjournment of sentence must be made by letter, filed on ECF as previously described, as early as possible, but no later than three business days before the date at issue. Such requests should state whether opposing counsel consents.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests for court appearances require 48-hour advance notice.

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, the request shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

Revised Scheduling Order required if adjournment affects other dates.

If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order must be attached.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions with specific required elements.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions, and should state: (1) the original due date, (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extensions of time, (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied, and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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Revised Scheduling Order required if adjournment affects other dates.

If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order must be attached.

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Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.

Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.

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Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions with specific required elements.

adjournments or extensions of time shall be in writing and filed on ECF as letter- motions (if consistent with the S.D.N.Y. Local Rules and the S.D.N.Y. “Electronic Filing Rules and Instructions”), and must include: i. the original date; ii. the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, and the reason(s) therefor; iii. whether the previous requests were granted or denied; iv. the reason for the instant request; and v. whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing filed as letter-motions on ECF, including original date, prior requests, reasons, adversary consent, etc.

requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be in writing and filed on ECF as letter- motions (if consistent with the S.D.N.Y. Local Rules and the S.D.N.Y. “Electronic Filing Rules and Instructions”), and must include: i. the original date; ii. the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, and the reason(s) therefor; iii. whether the previous requests were granted or denied; iv. the reason for the instant request; and v. whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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Adjournment requests for court appearances require at least 48 hours notice absent emergency.

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, the request shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

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Extension requests denied if not made before original deadline expires, absent extraordinary circumstances.

Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.

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Adjournment requests for court appearances require 48-hour advance notice.

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, the request shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

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An adjournment or extension request must state whether prior requests were granted or denied.

iii. whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and

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An adjournment or extension request must state the original appearance date or deadline.

i. the original date of the appearance or deadline;

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Adjournment and extension requests must be written, electronically filed as a letter rather than a letter motion, and submitted at least 48 hours before the conference.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be in writing and electronically filed as a “letter” rather than a “letter motion” no later than 48 hours in advance of the conference.

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An adjournment or extension request must state whether opposing counsel consents and, if not, the reasons for withholding consent.

iv. whether opposing counsel consents, and, if not, the reasons provided by opposing counsel for withholding consent.

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An adjournment or extension request must state the number of previous requests.

ii. the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension;

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must include original due date, previous requests, reason, adversary consent, and proposed dates.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made by letter and must state: (1) the original due date; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension of time; (3) the reason for the current request; (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reason given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and (5) proposed alternative dates.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 2 business days before the deadline (unless emergency).

Absent an emergency, the request must be made at least two business days prior to the original due date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests affecting other dates require a proposed Revised Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order.

If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order must be submitted as an attachment to the request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Supporting papers not filed via ECF must be filed within 24 hours of Judge Woods signing the order to show cause.

By no later than 24 hours after Judge Woods signs the order to show cause, file any supporting papers that have not previously been filed via ECF.

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days in advance.

Absent an emergency, the request must be made at least two business days prior to the original due date.

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Adjournment requests must be in writing with specific required elements.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made by letter and must state: (1) the original due date; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension of time; (3) the reason for the current request; (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reason given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and (5) proposed alternative dates.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Speedy Trial Act exclusions require consent statement and Word format proposed order

If a party seeks an exclusion of time under the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3161, the party must (a) state in its letter whether it and each of the other parties consent to the proposed exclusion of time, and (b) submit to the Court via email to WoodsNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov a proposed order (in Microsoft Word format) along with its request for adjournment or extension.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment requests require 2 business days notice (3 for sentencing)

Absent an emergency, any such request must be made at least two business days prior to the original due date, with the exception of a request to adjourn sentencing, which must be made at least three business days prior to the proceeding.

CRITICALCriminal cases

In a written request for bail modification by a defendant, the request should also state whether the Pre-Trial Services Officer consents to the request.

In a written request for bail modification by a defendant, the request should also state whether the Pre-Trial Services Officer consents to the request.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be in letter form with specific required elements

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made by letter and must state: (1) the original due date; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension of time; (3) the reason for the current request; (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reason given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and (5) proposed alternative dates.

CRITICALCivil cases

Requests for extension must be made at least 2 business days before the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

Individual Rule 1(E) and shall be made no less than 2 business days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as ECF letter-motions, not ordinary letters.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions, not as ordinary letters, proposed stipulations, or proposed orders.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension letter-motions must include original deadline, proposed new deadline, adversary consent status, previous requests, and reasons.

The letter-motion must state: (1) the original deadline and the proposed new deadline; (2) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent; (3) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, and whether those previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) the reasons for the requested adjournment or extension.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension requests made after original deadline are ordinarily denied.

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours before deadline unless emergency.

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must seek consent from opposing parties before requesting adjournments or extensions.

Before requesting an adjournment or an extension of time, parties must first seek consent from the opposing party or parties—and parties are strongly encouraged to consent to reasonable requests.

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Opposition papers due 4 weeks after motion service; reply papers due 2 weeks after opposition service.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, papers filed in opposition to a motion must be served and filed within four weeks of service of the motion papers, and reply papers, if any, must be served and filed within two weeks of service of opposition papers.

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Other parties must file similar Pretrial Statement within 2 weeks of pro se party's filing.

Two weeks after the pro se party files his or her Statement, the other parties shall file and serve a similar Statement of their case containing the same information.

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Summary judgment motions must be filed within 14 days after close of discovery.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any motion for summary judgment shall be filed within 14 days after the close of discovery.

CRITICALCivil cases

Requests to extend the time to complete fact discovery must be made at least than 2 business days before this date.

Requests to extend the time to complete fact discovery must be made at least than 2 business days before this date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Modifications/extensions require written application at least 2 business days before deadline.

This Order may not be modified or the dates herein extended, except by further Order of this Court for good cause shown. Any application to modify or extend the dates herein (except as provided in paragraph 7(i)) shall be made in a written application in accordance with Court’s Individual Practices and shall be made no less than two (2) business days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment and extension requests must be written, follow Paragraph 2.C, include “SCHEDULING” in the email subject, and state the original dates, prior-request history and outcomes, and adversary consent or reasons for refusal.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing, consistent with Paragraph 2.C above and with the word “SCHEDULING” included in the e-mail subject line, and must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Except in an emergency, extension and adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours before the deadline or scheduled appearance; sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least 72 hours before the proceeding.

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance, and any request for adjournment of sentencing shall be made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled proceeding.

CRITICALCriminal cases

A sentencing adjournment request should be made as early as possible and no later than 72 hours before the proceeding, subject to Paragraph 2.F.

Any request for an adjournment of a sentencing should be made as early as possible, and no later than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding, in accordance with Paragraph 2.F above.

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Written requests to reschedule conferences or extend deadlines must include specific required elements

All requests to reschedule a conference or extend a deadline must be made in writing and must state: (1) the original date(s) of the conference or deadline; (2) the reasons for the requested extension; (3) whether the other party or parties consent and, if not, the reasons given for refusing to consent; and (4) the date of the next scheduled appearance before the Court as well as any other existing deadlines.

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Non-emergency requests to reschedule or extend must be made at least 48 hours in advance

Absent an emergency, any request for an extension or to reschedule a conference must be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

A party seeking a limited extension because of an unforeseen circumstance must file an ECF letter-motion before the deadline and explain why discovery could not be completed despite due diligence.

If something unforeseen arises, a party may seek a limited extension of the foregoing deadlines by letter-motion filed on ECF. Any such motion must be filed before the relevant deadline and must explain why, despite the parties’ due diligence, discovery could not be completed by the relevant deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

Except for the extensions allowed in paragraphs 5(i) and 6(e), dates may be modified or extended only by further court order for good cause; a written application must be made at least two business days before the relevant date expires.

This Order may not be modified or the dates herein extended, except as provided in paragraphs 5(i) and 6(e) or by further Order of the Court for good cause shown. Any application to modify or extend the dates herein shall be made in a written application in accordance with the Court’s Individual Rules and Practices and shall be made no fewer than two business days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

CRITICALCivil cases

An adjournment or extension letter-motion must provide the original and requested dates, prior-request history, reasons, adversary’s position and any refusal reasons, and the next scheduled court appearance date.

The letter-motion must state: (1) the original date and the new date requested; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reason for the extension or adjournment; (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusal to consent; and (6) the date of the parties’ next scheduled appearance before the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Unless there is an emergency, extension and adjournment requests must be made as early as possible and at least 48 hours before the deadline or scheduled appearance.

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made as early as possible, and at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Letter-motion for adjournment must include 6 specific elements

The letter-motion must state: (1) the original date and the new date requested; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reason for the extension or adjournment; (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusal to consent; and (6) the date of the parties’ next scheduled appearance before the Court.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 72 hours before the proceeding.

Any request for an adjournment of a sentencing should be made as early as possible, and no later than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding, in accordance with Section 3(D).

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions, not as ordinary letters.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Sentencing adjournment requests require 72 hours advance notice

Requests for adjournment of sentencing shall be made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled proceeding.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests must be made within one week of notice.

No application for adjournment will be considered unless made within one week of the date of this notice.

CRITICALCivil cases

Expert disclosures required by specified dates; no expert testimony beyond scope without permission.

Experts. Every party-proponent of a claim (including any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third- party claim) that intends to offer expert testimony in respect of such claim must make the disclosures required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2) by _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. Every party-opponent of such claim that intends to offer expert testimony in opposition to such claim must make the disclosures required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2) by _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. No expert testimony (whether designated as "rebuttal" or otherwise) will be permitted by other experts or beyond the scope of the opinions covered by the aforesaid disclosures except upon prior express permission of

CRITICALCivil cases

First document requests must be served by specified date; no requests after 30 days before discovery close.

Documents. First request for production of documents, if any, must be served by _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. Further document requests may be served as required, but no document request may be served later than 30 days prior to the date of the close of discovery as set forth in item 6 below.

CRITICALCivil cases

Rule 33.3(a) interrogatories must be served by specified date; other interrogatories require permission.

Interrogatories. Interrogatories pursuant to Rule 33.3(a) of the Local Civil Rules of the Southern District of New York must be served by --------=· No other interrogatories are permitted except upon prior express permission of Judge Rakoff.

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Settlement adjournments require stipulation/letter confirming final settlement.

No adjournments will be granted on the grounds of settlement unless the parties have submitted to Chambers a stipulation or letter on behalf of all parties affirming that the case has been finally settled and that the Court may dismiss the case with prejudice.

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Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required elements

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and must state: (1) the original date; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extensions of time; (3) whether those previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reason(s) for the requested extension; (5) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reason(s) given by the adversary for declining to consent; and (6) the date of the parties' next scheduled appearance before the Court, as well as any other existing deadlines, and whether the requested adjournment or extension would affect those other deadlines or any other scheduled dates.

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Oppositions to motions must be filed within 4 weeks; replies within 2 weeks.

Filing and Service. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, oppositions to motions shall be served and filed within four weeks of receipt of the motion papers, and reply papers, if any, shall be served and filed within two weeks of receipt of opposition papers.

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Pro se plaintiffs must file Pretrial Statement within 30 days of discovery completion.

Within 30 days of the completion of discovery, unless otherwise ordered by the Court, a pro se plaintiff shall file a concise Pretrial Statement.

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Extension/adjournment requests require 2 business days advance notice (except emergencies)

Absent an emergency, any request for an extension or adjournment shall be made at least two business days prior to the scheduled deadline or date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Requests to modify or extend deadlines must be filed as an ECF letter-motion at least two business days before the deadline and explain compliance efforts and why discovery cannot be completed; extensions after deadlines are disfavored absent exceptional circumstances.

Any application to modify or extend the dates herein shall be made by letter-motion filed on ECF, no later than two business days before the relevant deadline. In addition to the requirements listed in Rule 2.E of this Court’s Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases, the letter- motion must explain the parties’ efforts to comply with the deadline and the reasons why discovery cannot be completed by then. Absent exceptional circumstances, extensions will not be granted after deadlines have already passed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Bankruptcy appeal briefs follow FRBP; extensions require stipulation with courtesy copy emailed 5 business days before due date.

Unless otherwise ordered, briefs must be submitted in accordance with the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. Counsel may seek to extend the default deadlines by submitting a stipulation on ECF (with a courtesy copy in Microsoft Word format emailed to ReardenNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov), not later than five business days before the brief is due.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days before deadline.

All requests for extensions of time or adjournment of motions, pretrial conferences, or other matters must be made not less than two business days before the scheduled deadline or date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension/adjournment requests must include specific required elements.

All such requests must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions, and should state: (1) the original date; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extensions of time; (3) whether those previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reason(s) for the requested extension; (5) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reason(s) given by the adversary for declining to consent; and (6) the date of the parties’ next scheduled appearance before the Court, as well as any other existing deadlines, and whether the requested adjournment or extension would affect those other deadlines or any other scheduled dates.

CRITICALCivil cases

Plaintiff must serve motion and file affidavit of service within 2 business days of filing default judgment motion.

Within two business days of filing the motion for default judgment, the plaintiff must (1) serve the motion and all supporting papers on the party against whom a default judgment is sought, and (2) file an affidavit of service on ECF. The Court will not consider the motion for default judgment unless and until such affidavit of service is filed. If more than two business days are required to complete service of the motion for default judgment and supporting papers, the plaintiff should file a letter on ECF explaining why additional time is necessary and when the plaintiff anticipates service will be completed.

CRITICALCriminal cases

All adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, with email option for sensitive matters.

All requests for extensions of time or adjournments of motions, proceedings, or other matters must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions. (If a request contains sensitive or confidential information, it may be submitted by email in lieu of electronic filing and must include the word “SCHEDULING” in the email subject line.)

CRITICALCriminal cases

Bail modification requests must be filed as letter-motions at least 48 hours before the event.

Any written request for a bail modification must be filed (as a letter-motion pursuant to Rule 3.D) at least 48 hours before the pertinent event or date.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Any request to adjourn a sentencing should be made as early as possible, and not later than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding, in accordance with Rule 3.G above.

Any request to adjourn a sentencing should be made as early as possible, and not later than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding, in accordance with Rule 3.G above.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing), except in emergencies.

Absent an emergency, any request for an adjournment or extension must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled deadline or date, and any request to adjourn sentencing must be made at least 72 hours before the scheduled proceeding.

CRITICALCriminal cases

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time should state: (1) the original date; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extensions of time; (3) whether those previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reason(s) for the requested extension; (5) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reason(s) given by the adversary for declining to consent; and (6) the date of the parties’ next scheduled appearance before the Court, as well as any other existing deadlines, and whether the requested adjournment or extension would affect those other deadlines or any other scheduled dates.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time should state: (1) the original date; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extensions of time; (3) whether those previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reason(s) for the requested extension; (5) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reason(s) given by the adversary for declining to consent; and (6) the date of the parties’ next scheduled appearance before the Court, as well as any other existing deadlines, and whether the requested adjournment or extension would affect those other deadlines or any other scheduled dates.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Extensions requested after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied.

Requests for extensions made after the expiration of the original deadline or date will ordinarily be denied.

CRITICALCivil cases

Modifications/extensions require written application at least two business days before deadline

This Order may not be modified or the dates herein extended, except by further Order of the Court for good cause shown (except as provided in paragraphs 7(f) and 8(d)). Any application to modify or extend the dates herein shall be made in a written application in accordance with the Court's Individual Rules and Practices and shall be made no less than two business days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment or extension letter motions must state the original and new dates, prior request history, and the adversary's position.

The letter motion must state: (1) the original due date, the date or dates sought to be extended, and the new date the party now seeks through an adjournment or extension; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extensions of time; (3) whether those previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension requests made after the original deadline will be denied absent extraordinary circumstances.

Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment of a court appearance must be requested at least two business days before the appearance, absent an emergency.

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, the request must be made at least two business days prior to the scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

All adjournment or extension requests must be in writing and filed on ECF as letter motions.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter motions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension requests must be made at least one business day before the deadline, absent unforeseen circumstances.

To be considered, extension requests must be made at least one business day prior to the deadline, absent unforeseen circumstances.

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Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required elements.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing to the Pro Se Intake Unit, 500 Pearl Street New York, NY 10007 and must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reasons for the requested extension; (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and (6) the date of the parties’ next scheduled appearance before the Court.

CRITICAL

Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies).

Absent an emergency, any request for an extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

CRITICAL

Opposition papers due in 4 weeks, reply papers in 2 weeks.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, opposing papers must be served and filed within four weeks of service of the motion papers, and reply papers, if any, must be served and filed within two weeks of receipt of opposition papers.

CRITICAL

Defendant must file Pretrial Statement within 2 weeks of plaintiff's service.

Two weeks after service of plaintiff's Statement, the defendant must file and serve a similar Statement of its case containing the same information.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions on ECF.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter motions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests must include original date, new date, previous requests, and adversary position.

The letter motion must state: (1) the original due date, the date or dates sought to be extended, and the new date the party now seeks through an adjournment or extension; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extensions of time; (3) whether those previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

CRITICALCivil cases

Affected adjournments require a revised case management plan.

If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order must be attached.

CRITICALCivil cases

Conference adjournments require three alternative dates.

If the parties are requesting an adjournment of a conference, they must also provide three mutually agreeable alternative dates.

CRITICALCivil cases

A party must confer with his or her adversary before making an application for a temporary restraining order unless the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(b) are met.

A party must confer with his or her adversary before making an application for a temporary restraining order unless the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(b) are met.

CRITICALCivil cases

Court appearance adjournments require 2 business days advance notice.

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, the request must be made at least two business days prior the scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

TRO request must specify requested time frame for Court action.

The moving party must give notice of the time frame requested for Court action.

CRITICALCivil cases

TRO letter must state adversary notification status and consent or Rule 65(b) satisfaction.

As soon as a party decides to seek a temporary restraining order, that party must file a letter on ECF (or in person if proceeding ex parte) and state clearly whether: (1) it has notified its adversary, and whether the adversary consents to temporary injunctive relief; or (2) the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(b) are satisfied and no notice is necessary.

CRITICALCriminal cases

24-hour advance notice required for bail appeal conferences with specific materials.

A party who wishes to appeal an adverse bail determination by the Magistrate Judge should contact Chambers to arrange a conference for that purpose. The party that brings the appeal is directed to provide the Court no fewer than 24 hours before the conference with the transcript of argument on bail before the Magistrate Judge, any written submissions below as to bail, and Pretrial Services' report as to the defendant.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance (72 hours for sentencing adjournments), except in emergencies.

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made as early as possible, and at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance and any request for adjournment of sentencing shall be made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled proceedings.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, not ordinary letters.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions in accordance with Sections 2.B and 4.A, not as ordinary letters.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 72 hours before the proceeding.

Any request for an adjournment of a sentencing should be made as early as possible, and no later than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding, in accordance with Section 2(E) above.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applications to modify/extend dates must be made in writing at least 2 business days before expiration.

Any application to modify or extend the dates herein shall be made in a written application in accordance with the Court’s Individual Rules and Practices and shall be made no less than two business days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

CRITICAL

Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing to Pro Se Intake Unit with specific required elements.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing to the Pro Se Intake Unit, 500 Pearl Street New York, NY 10007 and must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reasons for the requested extension; (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and (6) the date of the parties' next scheduled appearance before the Court.

CRITICAL

Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies).

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

CRITICAL

Adjournment/extension requests must be ECF letter-motions, not ordinary letters.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions, not as ordinary letters, proposed stipulations, or proposed orders.

CRITICAL

Pretrial Statement due within 30 days of discovery completion or summary judgment ruling.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days of the completion of all discovery or, if a summary judgment motion is filed, within 30 days of the Court’s ruling on summary judgment, the plaintiff in a pro se case shall file a concise, written Pretrial Statement. This Statement need take no particular form, but it must contain the following: (1) a statement of the facts the plaintiff hopes to prove at trial; (2) a list of all documents or other physical objects that the plaintiff plans to put into evidence at trial; and (3) a list of the names and addresses of all witnesses the plaintiff intends to have testify at trial. The Statement must be sworn by the plaintiff to be true and accurate based on the facts known by the plaintiff. If pro se, the plaintiff shall file an original of this Statement with the Pro Se Office. Two weeks after service of the plaintiff’s Statement, the defendant must file and serve a similar Statement of its case containing the same information.

CRITICAL

Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies)

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

CRITICAL

Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing with specific required elements

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reasons for the requested extension; (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and (6) the date of the parties’ next scheduled appearance before the Court as well as any other existing deadlines.

CRITICAL

Opposition papers due within 30 days; reply papers due within 2 weeks.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, papers filed in opposition to a motion must be served and filed within 30 days of service of the motion papers, and reply papers, if any, must be served and filed within two weeks of receipt of opposition papers.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension requests must be filed at least 2 business days before deadline.

Any application to modify or extend the dates herein (except as provided in Paragraph 7(f)) shall be made in a written application in accordance with Court’s Individual Rules and Practices for Civil Cases and shall be made no fewer than two (2) business days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 72 hours before the proceeding.

Any request for an adjournment of a sentencing should be made as early as possible, and no later than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding, in accordance with Paragraph 3(D) above.

CRITICALCivil cases

By _____________ [one week after the close of expert discovery], the parties shall submit a post-discovery joint status letter, as outlined in Section 3(e) of the Court’s Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases.

By _____________ [one week after the close of expert discovery], the parties shall submit a post-discovery joint status letter, as outlined in Section 3(e) of the Court’s Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases.

CRITICALCivil cases

ESI-related orders or stipulations must be filed within 30 days of this order.

Any proposed order or stipulation regarding electronically stored information shall be filed within 30 days of the date of this Order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applications to modify or extend dates must be made in writing at least two business days before the deadline.

Any application to modify or extend the dates herein, except as provided in paragraphs 8(f) and 9(e), shall be made in a written application in accordance with the Court’s Individual Rules and Practices and shall be made no fewer than two business days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

CRITICALCivil cases

Joint Pretrial Order due within 30 days of close of all discovery or decision on dispositive motion.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days of the close of all discovery, or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days of a decision on such motion, the parties shall submit to the Court for its approval a Joint Pretrial Order prepared in accordance with the Court’s Individual Trial Rules and Procedures and Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(3).

CRITICALCivil cases

Post-discovery joint status letter due one week after fact discovery closes.

By _____________ [one week after the close of fact discovery], the parties shall submit a post-discovery joint status letter, as outlined in Section 3(d) of the Court’s Individual Rules and Practices in Civil Cases.

CRITICAL

Written requests to reschedule conferences or extend deadlines must include specific required elements

All requests to reschedule a conference or extend a deadline must be made in writing and must state: (1) the original date(s) of the conference or deadline; (2) the reasons for the requested extension; (3) whether the other party or parties consent and, if not, the reasons given for refusing to consent; and (4) the date of the next

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Extension or rescheduling requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance (except emergencies)

Absent an emergency, any request for an extension or to reschedule a conference shall be made at least 72 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF with specific required elements and advance notice.

f. Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time. All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions in accordance with Section 2(b) of these Rules, not as ordinary letters. (Requests filed under seal or containing sensitive or confidential information shall be filed in accordance with the requirements described in Section 8.) The letter-motion must state: (1) the original date and the new date requested; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reason for the extension or adjournment; (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusal to consent; and (6) the date of the parties' next scheduled appearance before the Court. If a party seeks an exclusion of time under the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3161, the party must submit to the Court by email a proposed order (in Microsoft Word format) along with its request for adjournment or extension. Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made as early as possible, and at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance and any request for adjournment of sentencing shall be made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled proceedings. Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadlines.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 72 hours before proceeding.

Any request for an adjournment of a sentencing should be made as early as possible, and no later than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding, in accordance with Section 2(f) above.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours before deadline/appearance unless emergency

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made as early as possible, and at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension requests after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions with specific required elements.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions in accordance with Section 2(a) of these Rules, not as ordinary letters. The letter-motion must state: (1) the original date and the new date requested; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reason for the extension or adjournment; (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusal to consent; and (6) the date of the parties' next scheduled appearance before the Court.

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Adjournment requests for court appearances must be made 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, it shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

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Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, include specific required elements, and be made 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).

All requests for adjournment or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions. Courtesy copies are no longer accepted. If a request contains sensitive or confidential information, it may be submitted by fax or mail in lieu of being filed electronically. The letter- motion must state (1) the original date, (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied, and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order (reflecting only business days) must be attached. If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, it shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment affecting other dates requires proposed revised case management plan.

If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates or deadlines, a proposed Revised Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order (reflecting only business days) must be attached.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must include 5 specific elements.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must state (1) the original date(s) set for the appearance or deadline(s) and the new date(s) requested; (2) the reason(s) for the request; (3) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (4) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (5) whether opposing counsel consents, and, if not, any reasons given by opposing counsel for refusing to consent.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.

Requests for adjournments, extensions of time, and extensions of word lengths in memoranda shall be made by letter, and not by stipulation sent through the Orders and Judgments Clerk. Requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be filed on ECF as letter-motions, not as ordinary letters.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed at least 48 hours before deadline.

Requests for adjournments or extensions of time must state... at least 48 hours (i.e., two business days) prior to the scheduled appearance or deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

Certificate of default requires 2-business-day advance notice letter.

A party that intends to seek a certificate of default pursuant to Rule 55(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Civil Rule 55.1 must notify the Court of its intent to do so by filing a letter pursuant to 1.A above at least two business days before filing for such a request with the Clerk of Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Discovery deadline extensions require good cause showing or will be denied.

The Court requires a showing of good cause to modify a previously set discovery deadline and failure to comply with this requirement will result in denial of the request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Joint extension requests for bankruptcy briefs must be filed 48 hours before deadline.

If the parties wish to extend these dates, they must submit a joint request to the Court no later than 48 hours (i.e., two business days) before the brief is due.

CRITICALCivil cases

Discovery extension requests require 4 specific elements including good cause showing.

If a party seeks to extend the discovery deadlines for a case, the request must include (1) a description of what discovery has already been completed; (2) a description of what discovery remains to be taken; (3) why discovery was not completed by the time provided in the Case Management Plan; and (4) why "good cause" exists to modify the scheduling order under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16(b)(4).

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Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance unless compelling circumstances exist.

Absent compelling circumstances, any request for extension or adjournment must be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance. Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.

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Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing and include specific required elements.

Requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing. All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must state (1) the original date(s) set for the appearance or deadline(s) and the new date(s) requested; (2) the reason(s) for the request; (3) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (4) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (5) whether the opposing party consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the opposing party for refusing to consent.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, not ordinary letters.

Requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions in accordance with 2.A below, not as ordinary letters.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment requests must include original/new dates, reasons, previous requests, and opposing counsel's position.

All requests for adjournments or extension of time must state (1) the original date(s) set for the appearance or deadline(s) and the new date(s) requested; (2) the reason(s) for the request; (3) the number of previous requests for an adjournment or extension; (4) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (5) whether opposing counsel consents and, if not, any reasons given by opposing counsel for refusing to consent.

CRITICALCriminal cases

If a party seeks an exclusion of time under the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3161, the party should also include the grounds that would permit the Court to make an independent finding whether to exclude time in conformance with 18 U.S.C. § 3161.

If a party seeks an exclusion of time under the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3161, the party should also include the grounds that would permit the Court to make an independent finding whether to exclude time in conformance with 18 U.S.C. § 3161.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours (2 business days) before deadline.

Absent compelling circumstances, a request for an extension or adjournment must be made at least 48 hours (i.e., two business days) prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Additionally, the party seeking exclusion of time must confer with the opposing party and indicate in its letter-motion whether the opposing party consents. Any party opposing the request may file a short opposition within two business days.

Additionally, the party seeking exclusion of time must confer with the opposing party and indicate in its letter-motion whether the opposing party consents. Any party opposing the request may file a short opposition within two business days.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be letter motions with specific required elements.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made by letter motion as described in Rule 2(C) above, and should state: (i) the original due date; (ii) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension of time; (iii) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (iv) the reason for the current request; and (v) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 72 hours before proceeding.

Any request for an adjournment of a sentencing should be made as early as possible, and no later than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding, in accordance with Rule 2(D) above.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Bail modification requests for specific events must be made at least 2 business days in advance.

If the requested modification pertains to a specific event or date, the request shall be made at least two business days prior to the relevant event or date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Scheduling order dates may be modified only by further Order of the Court for good cause shown (sentence continues from the prior page).

further Order of this Court for good cause shown.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applications to modify or extend scheduling order dates must be written applications under the Court's Individual Rules filed at least two business days before the date sought to be extended, except as provided in paragraph 7(f).

Any application to modify or extend the dates herein (except as provided in paragraph 7(f)) shall be made in a written application in accordance with the Court’s Individual Rules and must be made no fewer than two business days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

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Letter motions for adjournments or extensions of time should state: (i) the original due date; (ii) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension of time; (iii) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (iv) the reason for the current request; and (v) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

Letter motions for adjournments or extensions of time should state: (i) the original due date; (ii) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension of time; (iii) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (iv) the reason for the current request; and (v) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order must be attached. If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, the request shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order must be attached. If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, the request shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

The Order or its dates may be modified or extended only by further court order upon a showing of good cause.

This Order may not be modified or the dates herein extended, except by further Order of this Court for good cause shown.

CRITICALCivil cases

Except as provided in paragraph 7(f), an application to modify or extend a date must be written, comply with the Court’s Individual Rules, and be made at least two business days before the date expires.

Any application to modify or extend the dates herein (except as provided in paragraph 7(f)) shall be made in a written application in accordance with the Court’s Individual Rules and must be made no fewer than two business days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

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Adjournment/extension requests require 5 business days notice and must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.

Absent an emergency, requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be made at least five business days prior to the scheduled appearance. All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions.

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Discovery extension requests past Case Management Order deadline go to Judge Karas; others go to magistrate judge with ECF copy.

Requests for extension of deadlines regarding discovery or any other aspect of a case that has been referred to a magistrate judge that would result in extension of discovery past the date discovery is scheduled to be completed in the Case Management Order should be addressed to Judge Karas. All other requests for extension of interim deadlines regarding discovery or any other aspect of a case that has been referred to a magistrate judge shall be addressed to such magistrate judge, with a copy being filed on ECF.

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Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions at least 5 business days before the scheduled appearance.

Absent an emergency, requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be made at least five business days prior to the scheduled appearance. All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions.

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Adjournment/extension letter-motions must include original date, previous requests, consent status, and adversary's reasons.

The letter- motion must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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Briefs must be submitted in accordance with Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 8018. Counsel may extend these dates by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

Briefs must be submitted in accordance with Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 8018. Counsel may extend these dates by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

CRITICALCivil cases

No extensions of discovery deadline without court permission; interim deadlines may be extended by magistrate judge; final deadline extension requires consent to magistrate judge handling all purposes.

There will be no extensions of the deadline for completion of discovery past the date discovery is scheduled to be completed in this Order without the permission of the Court, nor should counsel assume that any extensions will be granted. Counsel may seek permission for extension of interim discovery deadlines from the magistrate judge to whom the case is referred. Counsel may seek permission for an extension of the deadline for completion of discovery past the date discovery is scheduled to be completed in this Order only after consenting to allowing the magistrate judge to handle the case for all purposes.

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Post-verdict motions must comply with FRCP or FRCrP timing rules.

Post-verdict motions must be made within the time permitted by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, whichever apply.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension requests must be joint letters with proposed amended scheduling order, not exceeding 60 days.

In the event that the parties believe that additional time is needed, the parties shall request an extension from the Court, by joint letter, and shall accompany that request with a proposed Amended Scheduling Order, with the extension not to exceed 60 days.

CRITICALCivil cases

Trial adjournments require affidavit showing counsel is engaged in trial elsewhere.

No adjournment of that trial date will be permitted, unless counsel has faxed or emailed to Chambers an affidavit stating that he or she is engaged in trial in another court.

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Adjournment and extension requests must be written and filed on ECF as letter-motions.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions.

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Adjournment and extension letter-motions must state the original due date, prior request count and outcomes, and the adversary’s position and reasons for nonconsent.

The letter-motion must state: (1) the original due date, (2) the number of previous requests for adjournments or extensions of time, (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied, and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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Absent an emergency, a request to adjourn a court appearance must be made at least 48 hours before the appearance.

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, the request shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

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A sentencing adjournment request should be made as early as possible and no later than 72 hours before the proceeding.

Any request for an adjournment of a sentencing should be made as early as possible, and no later than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding.

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The trial date cannot be adjourned unless counsel faxes or emails Chambers an affidavit stating that counsel is engaged in trial in another court.

No adjournment of that trial date will be permitted, unless counsel has faxed or emailed to Chambers an affidavit stating that he or she is engaged in trial in another court.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Any request for extension or adjournment should be made as early as possible and, absent an emergency, should be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline, scheduled appearance, or scheduled proceeding.

Any request for extension or adjournment should be made as early as possible and, absent an emergency, should be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline, scheduled appearance, or scheduled proceeding.

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Extension requests for magistrate judge matters must be directed to that magistrate judge.

Requests for extensions of deadlines regarding a matter that has been referred to a magistrate judge shall be directed to that magistrate judge.

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Adjournment/extension requests must include specific information in letter-motion format.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions, and should state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extensions of time; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) whether the opposing parties consent, and, if not, the reasons given by the opposing parties for refusing to consent; and (5) the date of the parties’ next scheduled appearance before the Court.

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Any request should be made at least two business days prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

Any request should be made at least two business days prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

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Rescheduling Initial Pretrial Conference requires 2 business days notice via letter-motion with 3 alternative times.

must alert the Court via letter-motion two business days in advance of the scheduled time if the conference needs rescheduling. Such letter-motion should include three proposed alternative times.

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Counsel is expected to be available to meet and confer within 48 hours of receiving a request from the initiating party. If counsel for the non-moving party fails to meet and confer within 48 hours of a request, then counsel for the moving party will be deemed to have satisfied the obligation to attempt in good faith to meet and confer and may file the letter on ECF referred to in the paragraph above.

Counsel is expected to be available to meet and confer within 48 hours of receiving a request from the initiating party. If counsel for the non-moving party fails to meet and confer within 48 hours of a request, then counsel for the moving party will be deemed to have satisfied the obligation to attempt in good faith to meet and confer and may file the letter on ECF referred to in the paragraph above.

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Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

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Extension requests must include prior request history and opposing counsel's consent status.

Such requests must include the number and disposition of any prior requests for similar extensions and state whether opposing counsel consents to the extension or adjournment.

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Extension/adjournment requests require 2 business days notice, prior request history, and opposing counsel consent status.

All requests for extensions of time or adjournment of motions, pretrial conferences, and other matters must be made with copies to all counsel and received in chambers not less than two business days before the scheduled time. Such requests must include the number and disposition of any prior requests for similar extensions and state whether opposing counsel consents to the extension or adjournment.

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Extension/adjournment requests require 2 business days advance notice with copies to all counsel.

All requests for extensions of time or adjournment of motions, pretrial conferences, and other matters must be made with copies to all counsel and received in chambers not less than two business days before the scheduled time.

CRITICAL

Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies).

Absent an emergency, requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled deadline.

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Adjournment/extension requests must include original date, previous request history, and adversary consent status.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must state: (1) the original date; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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Any party may respond within one week after the filing of an in limine motion.

Any party may respond within one week after the filing of an in limine motion.

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Remote witness testimony requests must be made at least 3 business days in advance.

Any request for a witness to testify remotely, i.e. live, but by videoconference, shall be made as early as possible and at least three business days in advance of the witness being called.

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Any party may respond within one week after the filing of a pretrial memorandum of law.

Any party may respond within one week after the filing of a pretrial memorandum of law.

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Conference adjournment requests must be made by noon, 2 business days before the scheduled appearance.

Requests for adjournment of court conferences shall be made by noon at least two business days before the scheduled appearance.

CRITICAL

Extensions/adjournments of court-imposed dates require compelling reasons.

Extensions and adjournments of Court-imposed dates and deadlines will be granted only for compelling reasons.

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Adjournment/extension letters must include original due date, requested new date, previous request history, and adversary consent status.

The body of the letter shall state: (1) the original due date, the date sought to be extended and the new date the party now seeks; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension of time; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) whether the adversary consents, and if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

CRITICAL

Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 2 business days before the deadline.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be made at least two business days before the date to be extended.

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If adjournment/extension affects other dates, parties must propose new dates.

If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, the parties shall indicate the new proposed dates.

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Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions via ECF.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be made as a letter motion filed via ECF except as provided above.

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Parties must confer with adversary before seeking TRO unless Rule 65(b) requirements are met.

A party shall confer with the party’s adversary before making an application for a temporary restraining order unless the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(b) are met.

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Extension requests made after the original deadline will be denied unless extraordinary circumstances exist.

Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extension of time will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.

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Opposition papers due within 4 weeks; reply papers due within 2 weeks of opposition.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, papers filed in opposition to a motion must be served and filed within four weeks of service of the motion papers, and reply papers, if any, must be served and filed within two weeks of receipt of opposition papers.

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Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing with specific required elements.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous

CRITICALCriminal cases

Sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least 72 hours before proceeding

1. Sentencing Adjournments. Any request for an adjournment of a sentencing shall be made as early as possible, and no later than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding in accordance with Section B.3 above.

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Trial dates are firm; clerk information does not justify continuance.

All trial settings are firm. The court clerk will be happy to answer your questions as to how the schedule appears, but reliance upon such information will not justify a continuance.

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Adjournment/extension requests must include original date, previous requests, adversary consent, and proposed revised schedule if affecting other dates; 48-hour advance notice required for court appearances.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must state (1) the original date, (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied, and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order (reflecting only business days) must be attached. If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency it shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

Depositions cannot begin until all parties have responded to initial document requests.

Absent an agreement between the parties or an order from the Court, depositions are not to be held until all parties have responded to initial requests for document production.

CRITICALCivil cases

Initial disclosures must be completed within 14 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.

Initial disclosures pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) shall be completed no later than ____ days from the date of this Order. [Absent exceptional circumstances, a date not more than 14 days following the Initial Pretrial Conference.]

CRITICALCivil cases

Any motion to amend or to join additional parties shall be filed within ____ days from the date of this Order. [Absent exceptional circumstances, a date not more than 30 days following the Initial Pretrial Conference.]

Any motion to amend or to join additional parties shall be filed within ____ days from the date of this Order. [Absent exceptional circumstances, a date not more than 30 days following the Initial Pretrial Conference.]

CRITICALCivil cases

Initial document requests must be served within 30 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.

Initial requests for production of documents pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 34 shall be served by _______________________. [Absent exceptional circumstances, a date not more than 30 days following the Initial Pretrial Conference.]

CRITICALCivil cases

Rule 33.3(a) interrogatories must be served by a specific date, but not for disclosures already required by Rule 26(a).

Interrogatories pursuant to Rule 33.3(a) of the Local Civil Rules of the Southern District of New York shall be served by _____________. No Rule 33.3(a) interrogatories need to be served with respect to disclosures automatically required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a).

CRITICALCivil cases

Requests to admit must be served by a specific date.

Requests to admit shall be served no later than ______________________.

CRITICALCivil cases

Contention interrogatories must be served 30 days before discovery closes; no other interrogatories allowed without court permission.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, contention interrogatories pursuant to Rule 33.3(c) of the Local Civil Rules of the Southern District of New York must be served no later than 30 days before the close of discovery. No other interrogatories are permitted except upon prior express permission of the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Non-party depositions must follow initial party depositions unless otherwise agreed or ordered.

Absent an agreement between the parties or an order from the Court, non- party depositions shall follow initial party depositions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Depositions must be completed by the close of fact discovery date.

Depositions pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 30 and 31 shall be completed by the date set forth in Paragraph 2(a) (i.e., the close of fact discovery).

CRITICALCivil cases

Daubert motions to exclude expert testimony must be filed within 30 days of close of expert discovery.

Any motion to exclude the testimony of experts pursuant to F.R.E. 702 to 705 and the Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993), line of cases is to be filed within 30 days of the close of expert discovery.

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties should not anticipate extensions of the deadline for fact discovery. Relatedly, the parties should not make a unilateral decision to stay or halt discovery (on the basis of settlement negotiations or otherwise) in anticipation of an extension. If something unforeseen arises, a party may seek a limited extension of the foregoing deadlines by letter-motion filed on ECF. Any such motion must be filed before the relevant deadline and must explain why, despite the parties’ due diligence, discovery could not be completed by the relevant deadline.

The parties should not anticipate extensions of the deadline for fact discovery. Relatedly, the parties should not make a unilateral decision to stay or halt discovery (on the basis of settlement negotiations or otherwise) in anticipation of an extension. If something unforeseen arises, a party may seek a limited extension of the foregoing deadlines by letter-motion filed on ECF. Any such motion must be filed before the relevant deadline and must explain why, despite the parties’ due diligence, discovery could not be completed by the relevant deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must be ready for trial 30 days after Final Pretrial Submission deadline.

Unless the Court orders otherwise for good cause shown, the parties shall be ready for trial 30 days after the Final Pretrial Submission deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

Interrogatories pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 33 shall be served by _______________. [Absent exceptional circumstances, a date not more than 30 days following the Initial Pretrial Conference.]

Interrogatories pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 33 shall be served by _______________. [Absent exceptional circumstances, a date not more than 30 days following the Initial Pretrial Conference.]

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Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time. ....................................................... 1

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All requests for adjournments or extensions of time should be made by letter-motion and must state: (1) the reason for the proposed adjournment or extension; (2) the original

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time should be made by letter-motion and must state: (1) the reason for the proposed adjournment or extension; (2) the original

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requests for extensions and adjournments should be made by letter-motion, not by proposed stipulation or proposed order.

requests for extensions and adjournments should be made by letter-motion, not by proposed stipulation or proposed order.

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Adjournment/extension requests require 2 business days advance notice (except emergencies)

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment must be made at least two business days prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

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Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required elements

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reasons for the requested extension; (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and (6) the date of the parties’ next scheduled appearance before the Court, as well as any other existing deadlines.

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Sentencing adjournment requests must be ECF letter-motions filed 3 business days before proceeding, stating reason and opposing counsel's consent.

Any request for an adjournment of sentencing must be made by letter-motion on ECF no later than three business days before the scheduled proceeding. The request must state the reason for the adjournment and whether opposing counsel consents.

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Absent an emergency, the request must be made at least two business days prior to the original due date. In the event of such an emergency, after filing the appropriate letter-motion on ECF, the parties should also alert Chambers to the filing by email, following the procedures pertaining to email communications with the Court detailed in Rule I(B)(3), supra, and clearly stating the nature of the emergency.

Absent an emergency, the request must be made at least two business days prior to the original due date. In the event of such an emergency, after filing the appropriate letter-motion on ECF, the parties should also alert Chambers to the filing by email, following the procedures pertaining to email communications with the Court detailed in Rule I(B)(3), supra, and clearly stating the nature of the emergency.

CRITICALCivil cases

Defendant has 14 days after amended complaint to answer, file new motion to dismiss, or rely on prior motion.

If plaintiff amends its pleading, the defendant must, within fourteen days of service of the amended complaint: (i) file an answer; (2) file a new motion to dismiss; or (3) submit a letter to the Court and the plaintiff stating that it relies on the previously filed motion to dismiss.

CRITICALCivil cases

Letter motions for adjournments or extensions of time should state: (i) the original due date; (ii) the number of previous requests for

Letter motions for adjournments or extensions of time should state: (i) the original due date; (ii) the number of previous requests for

CRITICALCivil cases

If the letter motion is not on consent, any opposing party should submit a letter setting forth its position, within three business days after the initial letter motion is received.

If the letter motion is not on consent, any opposing party should submit a letter setting forth its position, within three business days after the initial letter motion is received.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 72 hours before the scheduled appearance.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time, including requests on consent, must be made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled appearance. Absent good cause, failure to comply with this deadline will result in denial of the request.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Letter motions for adjournments or extensions of time should state: (i) the original due date; (ii) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension of time; (iii) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (iv) the reason for the current request; and (v) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

Letter motions for adjournments or extensions of time should state: (i) the original due date; (ii) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension of time; (iii) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (iv) the reason for the current request; and (v) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Extension requests must address impact on Speedy Trial Act clock.

The party requesting an extension must address any impact on the status of the clock under the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3161.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time, including requests on consent, must be made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled appearance or deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applications to modify/extend deadlines must be made in writing at least 3 days before expiration.

Any application to modify or extend the dates herein (except as noted in paragraph 6) shall be made in a written application in accordance with paragraph 2(G) of the Court’s Individual Practice Rules and shall be made no less than three (3) days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

CRITICALCivil cases

Scheduling order cannot be modified except for good cause shown.

This ORDER may not be modified or the dates herein extended, except by further Order of this Court for good cause shown.

CRITICALCivil cases

Failure to meet deadlines may result in sanctions including preclusion or dismissal.

Failure to comply with the deadlines set forth herein may result in sanctions, including preclusion at trial of information not provided or dismissal of claims or defenses.

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Adjournment/extension requests must include specific information and be made 48 hours in advance for court appearances.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must state (1) the original date, (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied, and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order (reflecting only business days) must be attached. If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency it shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

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Reply papers must be filed and served within 2 weeks of opposition.

Reply papers, if any, must be filed and served within two weeks of receipt of the opposition papers.

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Pro se parties must file Pretrial Statement within 30 days of discovery completion.

Within 30 days of the completion of discovery, a pro se party must file a concise, written Pretrial Statement, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

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Opposition papers must be filed and served within 4 weeks of motion service.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, papers filed in opposition to a motion must be filed and served within four weeks of the service of the motion papers.

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Other parties must file similar Pretrial Statement within 2 weeks of pro se party's service.

Two weeks after service of a pro se party's Statement, the other parties must file and serve a similar Statement containing the same information.

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Parties must submit proposed findings within 30 days of discovery completion for bench trials.

Within 30 days of the completion of discovery, if the case is to be tried before a Judge without a jury, all parties represented by counsel must submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests must be made 48 hours in advance; attach revised scheduling order if other dates affected.

Any request for adjournments of conferences shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance. If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order must be attached.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be faxed to Chambers with specific required information.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be sent to Chambers by fax and state: (1) the original date(s), (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, (3) whether

CRITICALCivil cases

Conference with adversary required before TRO unless Rule 65(b) requirements met.

A party must confer with his or her adversary before making an application for a temporary restraining order, unless the requirements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b) are met.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension requests must be made before original deadline expires; otherwise denied absent extraordinary circumstances.

Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions of time will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension requests made after the original deadline has expired will be denied absent extraordinary circumstances.

Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions of time will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment and extension requests must be made at least 48 hours before the original deadline.

Any request for adjournment or extension of time must be made at least 48 hours prior to the original deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

All requests for adjournment or extension of time shall be filed on ECF and sent to Chambers by email, stating as follows: (1) the original date(s), (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied, (4) the reason for the instant request, (5) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent, and (6) if the adversary consents, three mutually agreeable alternate conference dates, which should be on a Thursday or Friday.

All requests for adjournment or extension of time shall be filed on ECF and sent to Chambers by email, stating as follows: (1) the original date(s), (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied, (4) the reason for the instant request, (5) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent, and (6) if the adversary consents, three mutually agreeable alternate conference dates, which should be on a Thursday or Friday.

CRITICALCivil cases

Modifications/extensions require written application 5+ days before deadline under paragraph 1(C) of Court's Individual Practices.

This ORDER may not be modified or the dates herein extended, except by further Order of this Court for good cause shown. Any application to modify or extend the dates herein (except as noted in paragraph 6) shall be made in a written application in accordance with paragraph 1(C) of the Court’s Individual Practices and shall be made no less than five (5) days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

CRITICALCivil cases

Motion schedule adjournment requests must include proposed dates for all submissions

A request for adjournment of a motion schedule shall include proposed dates for all submissions of all parties relating to the motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

A request for an adjournment of time to answer a complaint should include a request to adjourn the initial conference to a date at least 14 days after the answer would be due.

A request for an adjournment of time to answer a complaint should include a request to adjourn the initial conference to a date at least 14 days after the answer would be due.

CRITICALCivil cases

A request for an extension of the schedule for completion of discovery shall attach a proposed Revised Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order (reflecting actual dates which are business days). It should also include a request to adjourn the next conference to a date at least 14 days after any proposed date for the close of fact discovery.

A request for an extension of the schedule for completion of discovery shall attach a proposed Revised Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order (reflecting actual dates which are business days). It should also include a request to adjourn the next conference to a date at least 14 days after any proposed date for the close of fact discovery.

CRITICALCivil cases

Modifications/extensions require written application under paragraph 1(E) at least 2 days before deadline.

This ORDER may not be modified or the dates herein extended, except by further Order of this Court for good cause shown. Any application to modify or extend shall be made in a written application in accordance with paragraph 1(E) of the Court’s Individual Practices and shall be made no less than two (2) days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

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Written adjournment or extension requests must include the original date, prior request history, reasons, adversary’s position and any refusal reasons, and the next scheduled court appearance.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reasons for the requested extension; (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and (6) the date of the parties’ next scheduled appearance before the Court.

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Requests to extend deadlines in matters referred to a Magistrate Judge must be directed to the assigned Magistrate Judge.

Requests for extensions of deadlines regarding a matter that has been referred to a Magistrate Judge shall be directed to that assigned Magistrate Judge.

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Unless there is an emergency, extension or adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours before the deadline or scheduled appearance.

Absent an emergency, any request for an extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing), except in emergencies.

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance, and any request for adjournment of sentencing shall be made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled proceeding.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least 72 hours before the proceeding.

Any request for an adjournment of a sentencing should be made as early as possible, and no later than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding, in accordance with Paragraph 4(D) above.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, or emailed if confidential.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions in accordance with Paragraph 6(A), not as ordinary letters. (If a request contains sensitive or confidential information, it may be submitted by email in lieu of being filed electronically.)

CRITICALCriminal cases

Letter-motions may be filed via ECF if they comply with the S.D.N.Y. Local Rules and the S.D.N.Y. Electronic Case Filing Rules and Instructions. In particular, in accordance with Paragraph 4(D) above, all requests for adjournments and extensions should be filed as letter-motions. All letter-motions should be text-searchable.

Letter-motions may be filed via ECF if they comply with the S.D.N.Y. Local Rules and the S.D.N.Y. Electronic Case Filing Rules and Instructions. In particular, in accordance with Paragraph 4(D) above, all requests for adjournments and extensions should be filed as letter-motions. All letter-motions should be text-searchable.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Requests for adjournments or extensions must be written and filed on ECF as letter-motions, not ordinary letters.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions in accordance with Paragraphs 2.C and 4.C, not as ordinary letters.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Absent an emergency, extension or adjournment requests must be made as early as possible and at least 48 hours before the deadline or scheduled appearance; sentencing adjournments require at least 72 hours’ notice.

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made as early as possible, and at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance and any request for adjournment of sentencing shall be made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled proceedings.

CRITICALCriminal cases

A sentencing adjournment request should be made as early as possible and no later than 72 hours before the proceeding, subject to Paragraph 2(E).

Any request for an adjournment of a sentencing should be made as early as possible, and no later than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding, in accordance with Paragraph 2(E) above.

CRITICALCivil cases

The Order and its dates may be modified or extended only by further Court order for good cause shown.

This ORDER may not be modified or the dates herein extended, except by further Order of this Court for good cause shown.

CRITICALCivil cases

Except as provided in paragraph 6, an application to modify or extend a date must be written, follow paragraph 1.E, and be made at least two business days before the date expires.

Any application to modify or extend the dates herein (except as noted in paragraph 6) shall be made in a written application in accordance with paragraph 1.E of the Court’s Individual Rules and Practices and shall be made no less than two (2) business days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests for court appearances require at least 2 business days' notice absent an emergency.

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, the request shall be made at least two business days prior to the scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be written letter-motions filed on ECF, not stipulations/orders.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions, not as proposed stipulations or orders.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension letter-motions must include original/new dates, prior requests, adversary consent, and revised case management plan if affecting other dates.

The letter must state: (1) the original due date, the date or dates sought to be extended, and the new date the party now seeks through an adjournment or extension; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extensions of time; (3) whether those previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order must be attached.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension requests must be made before the original deadline expires, absent extraordinary circumstances.

Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel may extend bankruptcy appeal brief deadlines via stipulation submitted 2 business days before the brief due date.

Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests for court appearances require 2 business days' notice.

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, the request shall be made at least two business days prior to the scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required elements.

The letter must state: (1) the original due date, the date or dates sought to be extended, and the new date the party now seeks through an adjournment or extension; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extensions of time; (3) whether those previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

CRITICALCivil cases

Revised scheduling order required if adjournment affects other dates.

If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order must be attached.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension requests must be made before the original deadline expires.

Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions, not as proposed stipulations or orders.

CRITICALCivil cases

Expert discovery must be completed by a specified deadline.

The parties must complete expert discovery no later than _____________________.

CRITICALCivil cases

Depositions cannot exceed one business day without court permission.

Consistent with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(d), the parties may not extend depositions beyond one business day without prior leave of the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fact discovery must be completed by a specified deadline.

The parties must complete fact discovery no later than _____________________.

CRITICALCivil cases

Depositions cannot be held until initial document production responses are received.

Unless the parties agree or the Court so orders, the parties may not hold depositions until all parties have responded to initial requests for document production.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days before deadline/appearance, except in emergencies; made in writing per Rule 1(A).

Requests for Extension of Deadline or Adjournment of Court Appearance. All requests for extensions or adjournments shall be made as soon as a party is aware of the need for the extension or adjournment and, in any event, no later than two business days prior to the scheduled deadline or appearance, absent an emergency. Requests should be made in writing in accordance with Rule 1(A) above. See Rule 3 below regarding requests for exclusions of time.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests must include specific required elements.

The request must state: (1) the date of the scheduled appearance, (2) the length of time requested for the adjournment and suggested dates on which all parties are available (civil conferences are typically held on Thursday mornings), (3) the reason for the requested adjournment, (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension requests must include specific required elements.

The request must state: (1) the deadline(s) sought to be extended, (2) the length of time requested for the extension, (3) the number of previous requests for extensions and the Court’s rulings, (4) the reason for the current request, and (5) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions with specific required elements.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions in accordance with Rule 1(B) above. The letter-motion shall state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the reason for the request; (3) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (4) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (5) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed schedule shall be included in the letter. If the parties jointly request extensions of discovery deadlines set forth in the operative Civil Case Discovery Plan and Scheduling Order, the parties shall attach to the letter-motion a proposed revised Civil Case Discovery Plan and Scheduling Order.

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Brady Material discovered after indictment must be disclosed within 2 weeks of discovery or 4 weeks before trial/guilty plea.

Brady Material (other than Giglio Material) that becomes known to the Government following filing of the Indictment must be disclosed, absent exceptional circumstances, approved by the Court, within two weeks of when it becomes known and, in any event, no later than four weeks prior to any trial or guilty plea.

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Adjournment/extension requests must be made by letter at least 48 hours before the scheduled date.

Requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be by letter and shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled date.

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If adjournment/extension affects other dates, a proposed scheduling order reflecting business days must be attached.

If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed scheduling order (reflecting only business days) must be attached.

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Responses to motions in limine are due 7 days after filing.

Responses to motions in limine shall be due 7 days after filing of the motion(s).

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Giglio Material discovered less than 4 weeks before trial must be disclosed immediately.

Giglio Material developed less than four weeks before trial (e.g., as a result of further interviews of witnesses) must be disclosed immediately.

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Giglio Material must be disclosed 4 weeks before trial/guilty plea unless exceptional circumstances.

Absent exceptional circumstances, approved by the Court, Giglio Material must be disclosed four weeks prior to the date of the start of trial or guilty plea.

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Adjournment/extension requests must include original date, number of previous requests, their outcomes, and adversary consent status.

Requests shall state (1) the original date, (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, (3) whether previous requests were granted or denied, and (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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Adjournment requests for court conferences require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies).

Absent an emergency, any request for adjournment of a court conference shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

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Adjournment/extension requests must include original due date, previous request history, and adversary consent details.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and must state: (1) the original due date; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournments or extensions; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests for court appearances require 48-hour advance notice absent emergency

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, the request shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF with specific required elements

D. Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time. All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions. (If such request contains sensitive or confidential information, it may be submitted by email and served on opposing counsel.) The letter-motion must state: (1) the original due date, (2) the number of previous requests for adjournments or extensions of time, (3) whether

CRITICALCivil cases

Bankruptcy appeal briefs must follow Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8015-18; extensions require joint request at least 2 business days before due date.

Briefs must be submitted in accordance with Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8015–18. Counsel may seek to extend these dates by joint request submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as ECF letter motions with specific required elements and proposed revised scheduling order if affecting other dates.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter motions. All such letter motions must state: (1) the original date, (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied, and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order (reflecting only business days) must be attached.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests for court appearances require 48-hour advance notice unless emergency.

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency it shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

Non-compliance with adjournment/extension rules may result in denial.

Failure to comply with this rule may be grounds for denying an adjournment or extension request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be by letter and include 5 required elements.

Requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made by letter and must state: (1) the reason for the proposed adjournment or extension; (2) the original due date; (3) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension of time; (4) whether the other party or parties consent and, if not, the reason given for refusing to consent; and (5) proposed alternative dates.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 business hours in advance (unless emergency).

Absent an emergency, the request must be made at least 48 business hours prior to the original due date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Initial pretrial conference adjournment requests must follow Rule 2(C) and propose Friday morning dates.

Requests for adjournments of the initial pretrial conference must be made in accordance with Rule 2(C) of these Individual Practices and must include proposed alternative dates that fall on Friday mornings.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Sentencing adjournment requests must be made by ECF letter at least 3 business days before proceeding.

Any request for an adjournment of sentencing must be made by letter on ECF no later than three business days before the scheduled proceeding.

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Adjournment requests must include specific elements and be submitted 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made by letter and must state: (1) the original due date; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension of time; (3) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reason given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and (4) proposed alternative dates. Absent an emergency, the request must be received by the Court at least 48 hours prior to the original due date.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Any request for an adjournment of a sentencing proceeding shall be made as early as possible, and no later than three business days before the proceeding. Such requests should indicate whether opposing counsel consents.

Any request for an adjournment of a sentencing proceeding shall be made as early as possible, and no later than three business days before the proceeding. Such requests should indicate whether opposing counsel consents.

CRITICALCivil cases

Case must be trial ready 60 days after discovery close or dispositive motion decision.

This case shall be trial ready 60 days from the close of discovery or from the Court’s decision on any dispositive motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

Initial disclosures due within 14 days of Rule 26(f) conference unless exceptional circumstances.

Initial disclosures pursuant to Rule 26(a)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure shall be completed no later than ____________________. [Absent exceptional circumstances, within 14 days of the date of the parties’ conference pursuant to Rule 26(f).]

CRITICALCivil cases

No additional causes of action or defenses after 30 days without good cause.

No additional causes of action or defenses may be asserted after 30 days from the entry of this order absent a showing of good cause under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16.

CRITICALCivil cases

No additional parties may be joined after 30 days without good cause.

No additional parties may be joined after 30 days from the entry of this order absent a showing of good cause under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16.

CRITICALCivil cases

Non-party depositions must follow initial party depositions without agreement or court order.

Absent an agreement between the parties or an order from the Court, non- party depositions shall follow initial party depositions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fact discovery deadline not to exceed 120 days unless exceptional circumstances.

All fact discovery is to be completed no later than ____________________. [A period not to exceed 120 days unless the Court finds that the case presents unique complexities or other exceptional circumstances.]

CRITICALCivil cases

Absent an agreement between the parties or an order from the Court, depositions are not to be held until all parties have responded to initial requests for document production.

Absent an agreement between the parties or an order from the Court, depositions are not to be held until all parties have responded to initial requests for document production.

CRITICALCivil cases

Joint pretrial order due 30 days after discovery close or dispositive motion decision.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the joint pretrial order and additional submissions required by Rule 6 of the Court’s Individual Rules and Practices shall be due 30 days from the close of discovery, or if any dispositive motion is filed, 30 days from the Court’s decision on such motion.

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Extension requests must include prior request history and opposing counsel's position.

Each request must include the number and disposition of any prior request(s) for an extension or adjournment and state whether opposing counsel consents to the extension or adjournment.

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Extension/adjournment requests must be made in writing at least 2 business days before.

A request for an extension of time within which to make a submission to the Court or for an adjournment of a conference or to excuse an appearance with the Court must be made in writing and received in Chambers not less than two business days before the scheduled time.

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If extension affects other dates, must attach proposed revised case management plan.

If the requested extension or adjournment affects any other scheduled dates set forth in a Court- approved Case Management Plan or Scheduling Order, a proposed Revised Case Management Plan or revised Scheduling Order must be attached for the Court’s review and approval.

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Sentencing adjournment requests must be made in writing no later than two business days before sentencing, submitted by fax after discussing with law clerk.

Any request for adjournment of a sentencing shall be made in writing as early as possible, but no later than two business days before the date at issue, and shall be submitted to Chambers by fax after counsel has discussed a new date and time with the law clerk assigned to the case (see I.C. and I.D., supra). Such requests should state whether opposing counsel consents.

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denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.

denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.

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Extension requests for matters referred to a Magistrate Judge must be directed to the assigned Magistrate Judge.

Requests for extensions of deadlines regarding a matter that has been referred to a Magistrate Judge shall be directed to that assigned Magistrate Judge.

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Adjournment requests for court appearances require at least 2 business days' notice absent an emergency.

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, the request shall be made at least 2 business days prior to the scheduled appearance.

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Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour notice (absent emergency) and specific required elements.

Any request for an adjournment of a court proceeding or for an extension of time for a deadline must be made in writing and filed on ECF as a letter motion, after consultation with all affected parties. The letter motion must state: (1) the original date of the proceeding or deadline; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reason for the present request; (5) whether all affected parties consent, and if not, the reasons given by the party or parties for refusing to consent. If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order must be attached. Absent an emergency, a request for adjournment of a court proceeding must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the proceeding to be adjourned, and must include at least two proposed dates on which all counsel are available for the adjourned proceeding.

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Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions after consulting all parties.

Any request for an adjournment of a court proceeding or for an extension of time for a deadline must be made in writing and filed on ECF as a letter motion, after consultation with all affected parties.

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Non-emergency adjournment requests require 48-hour notice and 2 proposed dates.

Absent an emergency, a request for adjournment of a court proceeding must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the proceeding to be adjourned, and must include at least two proposed dates on which all counsel are available for the adjourned proceeding.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension requests must be made before the deadline; adjournments require 4 days notice with proposed dates.

Requests for extension of a deadline must be made in advance of the deadline to be extended. Absent unforeseeable emergencies, requests for adjournment of a court conference or other proceeding must be made at least four days in advance of the proceeding to be adjourned, and must include at least two proposed dates, on which all counsel are available, for the adjourned proceeding.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests must be made at least 4 days in advance with two proposed dates.

Absent unforeseeable emergencies, requests for adjournment of a court conference or other proceeding must be made at least four days in advance of the proceeding to be adjourned, and must include at least two proposed dates, on which all counsel are available, for the adjourned proceeding.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests must be made at least 4 days in advance with 2 proposed dates.

Requests for extension of a deadline must be made in advance of the deadline to be extended. Absent unforeseeable emergencies, requests for adjournment of a court conference or other proceeding must be made at least four days in advance of the proceeding to be adjourned, and must include at least two proposed dates, on which all counsel are available, for the adjourned proceeding.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be made by letter-motion

Requests to adjourn a court conference or other court proceeding or to extend a deadline must be made by

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension requests must include dates, previous requests, reason, adversary position, and proposed changes to other dates.

Requests for extensions of deadlines must state (1) the date or dates sought to be extended, (2) the number of previous requests for extensions, (3) the reason for the extension, and (4) whether the adversary objects and, if so, the reasons given by the adversary for objecting. To the extent a request to extend a particular date requires a change in other scheduled dates, the request must list the proposed change for all such other dates, giving the new proposed date for each affected deadline. A request may be made either by letter or by a joint stipulation that reflects the required information.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests must be made 5 business days before appearance (unless emergency), contact Deputy Clerk for dates, check other parties’ availability, file ECF letter with positions.

A request for an adjournment of a court appearance shall be made as soon as a party is aware of the need for the adjournment and, in any event, no later than five business days prior to the scheduled appearance (absent unforeseen circumstances). Prior to making such a request, the party intending to make the request should contact the Deputy Clerk ((212) 805-4260), to determine an alternative date for which the Court is available for a rescheduled court appearance. The requesting party should next contact all other parties to determine their availability for that date. The requesting party must then file a letter to the Court on ECF seeking the adjournment, stating the date and time that is being requested. The letter must include a statement as to the other parties’ positions on the change in date. The appearance is not adjourned unless the parties are thereafter informed by the Court that the written application has been granted.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension requests must include dates, previous requests, reason, adversary position, and proposed changes to other dates.

Requests for extensions of deadlines must state (1) the date or dates sought to be extended, (2) the number of previous requests for extensions, (3) the reason for the extension, and (4) whether the adversary objects and, if so, the reasons given by the adversary for objecting. To the extent a request to extend a particular date requires a change in other scheduled dates, the request must list the proposed change for all such other dates, giving the new proposed date for each affected deadline. A request may be made either by letter or by a joint stipulation that reflects the required information.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests must be made at least 5 business days before appearance unless unforeseen circumstances.

A request for an adjournment of a court appearance shall be made as soon as a party is aware of the need for the adjournment and, in any event, no later than five business days prior to the scheduled appearance (absent unforeseen circumstances).

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests: >14 days requires no good cause, <14 days requires good cause.

Requests for adjournment shall conform to the Individual Practices in Civil Cases of Magistrate Judge Stein, with the following modification: requests submitted more than 14 days before the scheduled conference date ordinarily will be granted without a showing of good cause; requests submitted within 14 days of the date of the scheduled conference must demonstrate good cause.

CRITICALCivil cases

Non-compliance with attendance requirements may result in reimbursement of expenses and other sanctions.

If a party fails to comply with the Attendance Requirements set out above, that party may be required to reimburse all the other parties for their time and travel expenses, and may face other sanctions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as ECF letter motions with specific content and 48-hour advance notice.

Requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be filed on ECF as letter motions. (If a request contains sensitive or confidential information, it may be submitted by PDF via e-mail in lieu of being filed electronically.) The letter motion must state: (i) the originally scheduled date(s); (ii) the number of previous requests for an adjournment or extension and whether those previous requests were granted or denied; (iii) the reason for the requested adjournment or extension; and (iv) whether all affected parties consent, and if not, the reasons given for refusing to consent. Absent good cause, any request for an adjournment of a court conference or other court proceeding (including a telephone conference) must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the proceeding and include at least two proposed dates, on which all counsel are available, for the adjourned proceeding.

CRITICALCivil cases

In pro se cases, the parties are not required to prepare joint pretrial filings (but may do so jointly if feasible). Instead, within 30 days from the date for the completion of discovery in a civil case or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days of a decision resolving the motion, the represented party(ies) shall submit the pretrial materials set forth in Sections V.A, B, C and D above.

In pro se cases, the parties are not required to prepare joint pretrial filings (but may do so jointly if feasible). Instead, within 30 days from the date for the completion of discovery in a civil case or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days of a decision resolving the motion, the represented party(ies) shall submit the pretrial materials set forth in Sections V.A, B, C and D above.

CRITICALCivil cases

Opposition to motions in limine must be filed within two weeks; no replies allowed.

Within two weeks of filing the proposed pretrial order, each party shall file and serve its opposition to any motion in limine. There shall be no replies for motions in limine.

CRITICALCivil cases

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions (or by stipulation, if the parties have agreed).

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions (or by stipulation, if the parties have agreed).

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests require 3 days advance notice (except emergencies)

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 3 days prior to the deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

Court appearance adjournments require 7 days advance notice (except emergencies)

A request for an adjournment of a court appearance (including a telephone conference) shall be made in writing as soon as a party is aware of the need for the adjournment and, in any event, no later than 7 days prior to the scheduled appearance (absent an emergency).

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To seek a change in date, the party should first consult with all other counsel as to their and their clients' (and insurers' if applicable) availability on at least three dates. Counsel should thereupon contact Chambers by email to determine whether the Court is available for a settlement conference on any of those dates. The party must then file on ECF a letter-motion to adjourn the settlement conference to the agreed-upon date and time. The conference date will not be deemed changed until Chambers receives the letter-motion and it is approved by the Court.

To seek a change in date, the party should first consult with all other counsel as to their and their clients' (and insurers' if applicable) availability on at least three dates. Counsel should thereupon contact Chambers by email to determine whether the Court is available for a settlement conference on any of those dates. The party must then file on ECF a letter-motion to adjourn the settlement conference to the agreed-upon date and time. The conference date will not be deemed changed until Chambers receives the letter-motion and it is approved by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

The request should be filed on ECF as a letter-motion and include a statement as to the other parties’ positions on the change in date and at least three proposed dates and times for a rescheduled conference.

The request should be filed on ECF as a letter-motion and include a statement as to the other parties’ positions on the change in date and at least three proposed dates and times for a rescheduled conference.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors should be submitted no later than 2 weeks before the scheduled meeting.

Pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors should be submitted no later than 2 weeks before the scheduled meeting.

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Adjournment/extension requests must be ECF letter motions filed 2 business days before deadline with specific required elements

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be filed on ECF as letter motions at least 2 business days before the original deadline. The letter motion must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) the reason for the extension; and (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. Emergency requests should be emailed to WillisNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov and filed on the docket citing the nature of the emergency.

CRITICALCivil cases

Late extension requests are ordinarily denied.

Requests for extensions made after the expiration of the original deadline or date will ordinarily be denied.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel may seek to extend the default deadlines by submitting a stipulation on ECF (with a courtesy copy in Microsoft Word format emailed to ReardenNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov), not later than five business days before the brief is due.

Counsel may seek to extend the default deadlines by submitting a stipulation on ECF (with a courtesy copy in Microsoft Word format emailed to ReardenNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov), not later than five business days before the brief is due.

CRITICALCivil cases

Revised Scheduling Order in Word format required if extension affects other deadlines.

If the requested adjournment or extension would affect any other scheduled deadlines or dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order must be attached. A Microsoft Word version of the Revised Scheduling Order must be emailed to ReardenNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days before deadline.

All requests for extensions of time or adjournment of motions, pretrial conferences, or other matters must be made not less than two business days before the scheduled deadline or date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension requests must include original date, previous requests, reasons, adversary consent, and impact on other deadlines.

All such requests must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions, and should state: (1) the original date; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extensions of time; (3) whether those previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reason(s) for the requested extension; (5) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reason(s) given by the adversary for declining to consent; and (6) the date of the parties’ next scheduled appearance before the Court, as well as any other existing deadlines, and whether the requested adjournment or extension would affect those other deadlines or any other scheduled dates.

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Requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be filed on ECF as letter motions at least 2 business days before the original deadline.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be filed on ECF as letter motions at least 2 business days before the original deadline.

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Adjournment and extension letter motions must state the original dates, the number of previous requests, the reason for the request, and the adversary's consent position.

The letter motion must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) the reason for the extension; and (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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Date changes required if adjournment enables necessary discovery or allows client to attend in person instead of by phone.

In addition, the parties are required to seek a change in the date if (a) an adjournment would permit necessary discovery or exchange of information that would make the conference more fruitful, or (b) a client who would otherwise be permitted to participate by telephone would be available to attend the conference were it held on another date.

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Adjournment requests require consultation with all parties, filing letter-motion on ECF, and Court approval.

To seek a change in date, the Party should first consult with all other counsel as to their and their clients' (and insurers' if applicable) availability on at least three dates. The Party must then file forthwith on ECF, as a letter-motion, a request to adjourn the settlement conference to the agreed-upon date and time. The conference date will not be deemed changed until Chambers receives the letter-motion and it is approved by the Court.

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If all parties advise the Court in writing that the case has settled prior to the scheduled conference, I will ordinarily adjourn the conference sine die. In these circumstances, the parties should file a letter-motion on ECF requesting an adjournment of the settlement conference sine die, and the Court will then issue a text-only order.

If all parties advise the Court in writing that the case has settled prior to the scheduled conference, I will ordinarily adjourn the conference sine die. In these circumstances, the parties should file a letter-motion on ECF requesting an adjournment of the settlement conference sine die, and the Court will then issue a text-only order.

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Adjournment of court appearances requires 48-hour advance notice, except emergencies.

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, it shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.

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Urgent adjournment requests within 48 hours require phone call to chambers.

Parties seeking adjournments or extensions of time within 48 hours of a scheduled Court conference or expiring deadline, or for any other urgent request, shall contact chambers by telephone to alert the Court of the filing.

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Conferences are canceled during courthouse closures and rescheduled after reopening.

In the event of a closure, all conferences will be canceled and a new conference date will be scheduled shortly after the Courthouse reopens.

CRITICAL

Adjournment requests must be made 48 hours in advance, except in emergencies.

All requests for adjournments must be made 48 hours before the scheduled conference or expiring deadline, absent an emergency.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors due 2 weeks before sentencing.

Misdemeanor Sentencing. Pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors should be submitted no later than 2 weeks before the scheduled sentencing.

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Adjournment/extension requests require at least 48 hours or 2 business days notice.

Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time. Absent good cause, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours or 2 business days, whichever is greater, before the deadline or scheduled appearance.

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Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies).

Absent an emergency, all requests for adjournments or extension of time must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled court date or expiring deadline.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions with specific required elements and 48-hour advance notice

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be filed on ECF as letter motions. The letter‐motion must state: (1) the original date(s), with a citation to the ruling setting the original date; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. If a conference must be rescheduled, counsel shall propose at least two alternative dates that fall in consecutive weeks. Absent good cause, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours before the deadline or scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

All counsel must participate in a Court-scheduled phone call no later than 7 business days before the settlement conference to discuss the conference.

At a date and time set by the Court, and not later than seven business days before the settlement conference, counsel for all parties must participate in a phone call with the Court to discuss the upcoming settlement conference. Any matter that any party believes may impede settlement should be raised during this call, particularly information that could be but has not yet been provided by another party.

CRITICALCivil cases

Excess insurance carriers must attend unless the Court specifically excuses them at least one week before the conference.

This includes each excess carrier unless specifically excused by the Court at least one week before the conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Settlement conference adjournments: requests more than 14 days before are ordinarily granted without good cause; requests within 14 days require good cause and alternative dates.

Requests for adjournment shall conform to the Individual Practices of Judge Lehrburger, with the following modification: requests submitted more than 14 days before the scheduled conference date ordinarily will be granted without a showing of good cause; requests submitted within 14 days of the date of the scheduled conference must demonstrate good cause. All requests should provide alternative dates when all the parties are available. The conference date is not changed unless and until ordered by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Plaintiff must communicate a settlement demand at least 14 days before the conference; the opposing party must respond within 7 days of receiving the demand.

If the plaintiff has not already made a settlement demand, such a demand shall be communicated to the opposing party no later than 14 days prior to the conference. If it has not already done so, the opposing party shall respond to any demand no later than 7 days thereafter.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment and extension requests must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance, absent good cause.

Absent good cause, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours before the deadline or scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment and extension requests must be ECF letter motions containing the original date, prior request history, consent status, and (if rescheduling a conference) available dates for all counsel.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be filed on ECF as letter motions. The letter motion must state: (i) the originally scheduled due date(s); (ii) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension of the matter at issue; (iii) whether those previous requests were granted or denied; and (iv) whether all parties consent, and if not, the reasons given for refusing to consent. If the adjournment concerns a conference to be rescheduled, the letter motion must also provide multiple dates when all counsel are available.

CRITICALCivil cases

Within 5 business days of filing a redacted document, parties must meet and confer about whether any redacted material should be unredacted.

Within 5 business days of the ECF- filing of the redacted document(s), the parties must confer in good faith as to whether any or all of the redacted material may or must be filed without redaction.

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Adjournment/extension requests (except settlement) require 1 week notice, filed as letter-motions stating original date, prior requests, and adversary position.

Absent good cause, any request for an extension of time or an adjournment, except those involving adjournments of settlement conferences, shall be made at least one week before the deadline or scheduled appearance. Procedures for requests for adjournments of settlement conferences are set out in Section V(L) below. All other requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be filed on ECF as letter-motions. The letter-motion must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; and (3) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

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Counsel must promptly apply for adjournment of settlement conferences, provide reasons unless 7 days post-scheduling order, consult other counsel, and provide three proposed dates via email to chambers.

L) Adjournments: If counsel becomes aware of the need for an adjournment of the date of a settlement conference, they must promptly make an application for an adjournment. If the application is made 7 days after the settlement scheduling order, no cause need to be provided. Otherwise, counsel must provide the reasons for seeking the adjournment. The parties should always seek an adjournment if they identify discovery or exchange of information that would make the conference more fruitful. To seek a new date, counsel seeking the adjournment must consult with all other counsel about their availability and that of their clients and insurers and should then email TarnofskyNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov with at least three proposed new dates. The conference date will not be deemed changed until the Court has issued an order setting the new date or adjourning the conference sine die.

CRITICALCivil cases

Absent good cause, any request for an extension of time or an adjournment, except those involving adjournments of settlement conferences, shall be made at least one week before the deadline or scheduled appearance.

Absent good cause, any request for an extension of time or an adjournment, except those involving adjournments of settlement conferences, shall be made at least one week before the deadline or scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

Individual practices do not supersede statutory or FRCP filing deadlines

Nothing in these Individual Practices supersedes a specific time period for filing a motion specified by statute or Federal Rule – including but not limited to Fed. R. Civ. P 50, 52, 54, 59, and 60, and Fed. R. App. P. 4 – where failure to comply with the specified time period could result in forfeiture of a substantive right.

CRITICALCivil cases

Letter-motions for adjournments or extensions must include: original date(s), number of previous requests, and adversary consent status with reasons if denied.

The letter-motion must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; and (3) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

CRITICALCivil cases

If the application is made 7 days after the settlement scheduling order, no cause need to be provided. Otherwise, counsel must provide the reasons for seeking the adjournment.

If the application is made 7 days after the settlement scheduling order, no cause need to be provided. Otherwise, counsel must provide the reasons for seeking the adjournment.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors should be submitted no later than 2 weeks before the scheduled meeting.

Pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors should be submitted no later than 2 weeks before the scheduled meeting.

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Adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance with 2 proposed dates.

Absent unforeseeable emergencies, all requests for adjournment of a court conference or other court proceeding (including a telephonic court conference) must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the proceeding to be adjourned, and must include at least two (2) proposed dates, on which all counsel are available, for the adjourned proceeding.

CRITICAL

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions with specific required elements.

Requests to adjourn any court conference or proceeding or to extend a deadline must be made by Letter‐ Motion filed on ECF, after consultation with all parties, and must state: (1) the original date of the conference, proceeding or deadline; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reason for the present request; (5) whether all affected parties consent; and (6) if not, the reasons given for refusing.

CRITICAL

Settlement conference adjournments must be filed as Letter-Motion on ECF

Any application for adjournment or other modification of the conference must be submitted via Letter‐Motion on ECF in accordance with Magistrate Judge Cave’s Individual Practices, found at: https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/hon‐sarah‐l‐cave.

CRITICAL

Adjournment requests must be made promptly; no reason needed if >14 days in advance, otherwise reasons required.

If counsel becomes aware of the need or potential need for an adjournment of the date of the conference, counsel must make an application for the adjournment as soon as counsel is aware of the need. If the application is made more than fourteen (14) days in advance of the conference, no cause need be provided. Otherwise, counsel must provide reasons for seeking the adjournment.

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Adjournment required if it would enable discovery or in-person attendance; within 45 days requires consultation and Letter-Motion; >45 days requires adjournment sine die with party positions.

The parties are required to seek an adjournment if (1) an adjournment would permit discovery or exchange of information that would make the conference more fruitful, or (2) for in‐person conferences, a client or insurer who would otherwise participate by telephone would be available to attend in person if the conference were held on another date. To seek a new date within 45 days of the originally‐scheduled conference, counsel must consult with all other counsel as to their, their clients’, and their insurer’s availability. The party must then file a Letter‐Motion via ECF in accordance with Magistrate Judge Cave’s Individual Practices proposing options for a new date and time and indicating that all parties are available. If the party wishes to postpone by more than 45 days, an adjournment sine die should be sought by Letter‐Motion, should provide the position of each party as to the request, and should specify an approximate time period when the conference should be held. The Court notes that the scheduled conference date is not changed unless and until the Court grants the written application to change the date.

CRITICAL

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions on ECF.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time with regard to filing deadlines must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter motions.

CRITICAL

Adjournment/extension letter motions must include original due date, prior requests, and adversary consent.

The letter motion must state: (1) the original due date, (2) the number of prior requests for adjournment or extension, (3) whether these prior requests were granted or denied, and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

CRITICAL

Adjournment requests more than 14 days before conference are granted without good cause; within 14 days require reasons.

Requests for adjournment shall conform to the Individual Practices of Judge Netburn, with the following modification: requests submitted more than 14 days before the scheduled conference date will ordinarily be granted without a showing of good cause; requests submitted within 14 days of the date of the scheduled conference must set forth the reasons for seeking the change in date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours before deadline.

Absent good cause, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours before the deadline or scheduled appearance.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests must include original date, previous requests, and adversary consent.

In particular, requests for adjournment must state: (1) the original date(s); (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

CRITICAL

Adjournment/extension requests must be made by Letter-Motion with specific required elements.

Requests to adjourn a court extend a deadline must be made by Letter-Motion, after consultation with all affected parties, and must state: (1) the original date of the conference, proceeding or deadline; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reason for the present request; (5) whether all affected parties consent; and (6) if not, the reasons given for refusing.

CRITICAL

Extension requests must be made before deadline; adjournment requests require 72 hours advance notice with 2 proposed dates.

All requests for extension of a deadline must be made in advance of the deadline to be extended. Absent unforeseeable emergencies, all requests for an adjournment of a court conference or other court proceeding (including a telephonic court conference) must be made at least 72 hours in advance of the proceeding to be adjourned, and must include at least two proposed dates, on which all counsel are available, for the adjourned proceeding.

CRITICAL

Adjournment and extension requests must be made by Letter-Motion after consulting affected parties and include the original date, prior request count, reason, and consent status or adversary’s reasons for refusing.

Requests to adjourn a court conference or court proceeding (including a telephonic court conference) or to extend a deadline must be made by Letter-Motion, after consultation with all affected parties, and must state: (1) the original date of the conference, proceeding or deadline; (2) the number of previous requests for an adjournment or extension; (3) the reason for the requested extension; and (4) whether all affected parties consent and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

CRITICAL

Unless an unforeseeable emergency exists, an adjournment request must be made at least 72 hours before the proceeding and include at least two dates when all counsel are available.

Absent unforeseeable emergencies, all requests for an adjournment of a court conference or other court proceeding (including a telephonic conference) must be made at least 72 hours in advance of the proceeding to be adjourned and must include at least two (2) proposed dates, on which all counsel are available, for the adjourned proceeding.

CRITICAL

Adjournment requests must be made promptly; no cause needed if >14 days before conference, reasons required if <14 days.

If counsel becomes aware of the need or potential need for an adjournment of the date of the conference, counsel must make an application for the adjournment as soon as counsel is aware of the need. If the application is made more than fourteen (14) days in advance of the conference, no cause need be provided. Otherwise, counsel must provide reasons for seeking the adjournment.

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If the party wishes to postpone by more than 45 days, an adjournment should be sought by Letter-Motion, should provide the position of each party as to the request, and should specify an approximate time period when the conference should be held.

If the party wishes to postpone by more than 45 days, an adjournment should be sought by Letter-Motion, should provide the position of each party as to the request, and should specify an approximate time period when the conference should be held.

CRITICAL

Adjournment required if it would enable discovery or allow in-person attendance instead of telephone.

The parties are required to seek an adjournment if (1) an adjournment would permit discovery or exchange of information that would make the conference more fruitful, or (2) a client or insurer who would otherwise participate by telephone would be available to attend in person if the conference were held on another date.

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For adjournments within 45 days, contact chambers for date, confirm with all parties, then file agreed Letter-Motion via ECF.

To seek a new date within 45 days of the originally-scheduled conference, contact Chambers at (212) 805-0298 to obtain an alternative date and time. Counsel must then immediately consult with all other counsel as to their, their clients’, and their insurer’s availability on the new date. The party must then file a Letter-Motion via ECF in accordance with Magistrate Judge Figueredo’s Individual Practices requesting the new date and time and indicating that it is agreed by all parties.

CRITICAL

Adjournment/extension requests must be Letter-Motions with specific required elements.

Requests to adjourn a court conference or court proceeding (including a telephonic court conference) or to extend a deadline must be made by Letter-Motion, after consultation with all affected parties, and must state: (1) the original date of the conference, proceeding or deadline; (2) the number of previous requests for an adjournment or extension; (3) the reason for the requested extension; and (4) whether all affected parties consent and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

CRITICAL

Adjournment requests must be made 72 hours in advance with 2 proposed dates.

Absent unforeseeable emergencies, all requests for an adjournment of a court conference or other court proceeding (including a telephonic conference) must be made at least 72 hours in advance of the proceeding to be adjourned and must include at least two (2) proposed dates, on which all counsel are available, for the adjourned proceeding.

CRITICALCivil cases

The plan or its dates may not be modified or extended without leave of the Court, except as provided in paragraphs 4 and 6(d).

This Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order may not be modified or the dates herein extended without leave of the Court (except as provided in paragraphs 4 and 6(d) above)

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests must be filed 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency, it shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance and filed on ECF as a letter-motion, in accordance with Section 1E below.

CRITICALCivil cases

Letter-motions must include specific required elements about adjournment/extension requests.

The letter-motion must state: (1) the original date of the proceeding or deadline; (2) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (4) the reason for the present request; (5) whether all affected parties consent, and if not, the reasons given by the party or parties for refusing to consent.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF after consultation.

Any request for an adjournment of a court proceeding or for an extension of time for a deadline must be made in writing and filed on ECF as a letter-motion, after consultation with all affected parties.

CRITICALCivil cases

Adjournment requests must include at least two proposed rescheduling dates.

An adjournment request must also include at least two proposed dates on which all counsel are available for rescheduling.

CRITICALCivil cases

Urgent requests within 48 hours require telephone contact with chambers.

Parties seeking adjournments or extensions of time less than 48 hours before a scheduled proceeding or expiring deadline, or for any other urgent request, shall contact chambers by telephone to alert the Court.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing)

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance and any request for adjournment of sentencing shall be made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled proceeding.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions with specific required elements.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions, consistent with Paragraph 2.B above. (If a request contains sensitive or confidential information, it may be submitted by email in lieu of being filed electronically.) Such requests must state: (i) the original date(s); (ii) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (iii) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; (iv) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and (v) the date of the parties' next scheduled appearance before the Court.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Extension/adjournment requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing) absent emergency.

Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance and any request for adjournment of sentencing shall be made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled proceeding.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions, consistent with Paragraph 2.B above.

CRITICALCivil cases

Extensions not granted after deadlines unless exceptional circumstances exist.

Absent exceptional circumstances, extensions will not be granted after deadlines have already passed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applications to extend deadlines must be in writing, made at least 2 business days before expiration, and require good cause; extensions after deadlines require exceptional circumstances.

Except for the dates contained in ¶ 8 above, this Order may not be modified or the dates herein extended, except by further Order of this Court for good cause shown. Any application to modify or extend the dates herein shall be made in a written application in accordance with Court's Individual Rules and shall be made no fewer than two (2) business days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended. Absent exceptional circumstances, extensions will not be granted after deadlines have already passed. Ongoing settlement discussions do not extend any date herein unless expressly ordered by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applications to modify/extend dates must be made 2 business days before deadline.

Any application to modify or extend the dates herein shall be made in a written application in accordance with Court’s Individual Rules and shall be made no fewer than two (2) business days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

CRITICAL

Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time. All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions, or submitted pursuant to Rule 1.C, if appropriate. Such requests must state: (i) the original date(s); (ii) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (iii) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (iv) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. If the parties are requesting adjournment of a conference, they must also provide three mutually agreeable alternate conference dates. If the parties are requesting adjournment of an initial pretrial conference or post-discovery conference, the proposed dates should be Friday afternoons.

Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time. All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions, or submitted pursuant to Rule 1.C, if appropriate. Such requests must state: (i) the original date(s); (ii) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (iii) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (iv) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. If the parties are requesting adjournment of a conference, they must also provide three mutually agreeable alternate conference dates. If the parties are requesting adjournment of an initial pretrial conference or post-discovery conference, the proposed dates should be Friday afternoons.

CRITICAL

Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance; extraordinary circumstances required for late requests.

All requests for adjournment or extension of time must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled deadline or appearance. Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests outside this period will be denied. If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order should be attached to the request.

CRITICAL

Adjournment or extension requests must be made at least 48 hours before the deadline, except in extraordinary circumstances.

All requests for adjournment or extension of time must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled deadline or appearance. Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests outside this period will be denied.

CRITICAL

Opposition papers due 4 weeks after motion; reply papers due 2 weeks after opposition.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, papers filed in opposition to a motion must be served and filed within four weeks of the service of the motion papers, and reply papers, if any, must be served and filed within two weeks of receipt of opposition papers.

CRITICAL

Extension requests must be made by letter at least 2 business days before deadline.

Requests for adjournments, extensions of time, extensions of page lengths in memoranda, etc., shall be made by letter, and not by stipulation sent through the Orders and Judgments Clerk. Absent an emergency, such requests must be received in chambers at least two business days prior to the scheduled appearance or deadline.

CRITICAL

Revised Scheduling Order required if extension affects other dates.

If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order must be attached.

CRITICAL

Extension requests must include original date, reasons, previous requests, and adversary consent.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must state (1) the original date set for the appearance or deadline, (2) the reason(s) for the request, (3) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension, (4) whether these previous requests were granted or denied, and (5) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.

WARNING

Extension requests made after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied.

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

WARNINGCivil cases

Extension requests made after deadline are ordinarily denied

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.

WARNING

Counsel may extend these dates by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than 2 business days before the brief is due.

Counsel may extend these dates by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than 2 business days before the brief is due.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least 72 hours before the proceeding.

Any request for an adjournment of a sentencing should be made as early as possible, and no later than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding, in accordance with Paragraph 4(D) above.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Late extension/adjournment requests are ordinarily denied.

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the deadlines for extension or adjournment requests specified in this Paragraph.

WARNINGCivil cases

If the Court grants an extension of the Joint Claim Construction Brief deadline, the parties will presumptively lose their claim-construction hearing date.

(Should the parties later stipulate or otherwise request to have this deadline extended, the parties will presumptively lose their claim construction hearing date upon the Court’s granting the extension.)

WARNING

Extension requests made after deadline are ordinarily denied

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.

WARNING

Adjournment requests for court appearances must be made at least 3 business days in advance, absent emergency.

If the request is for an adjournment of a court appearance, absent an emergency the request must be made at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled appearance.

WARNING

Extension requests must be made promptly before original deadline expires, absent extraordinary circumstances.

Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made promptly and before the expiration of the original deadline.

WARNING

Counsel may request an extension of Rule 8018 dates at least three business days before the brief is due.

Counsel may apply for an extension of the dates specified in Rule 8018 but must do so at least three (3) business days before the brief is due.

WARNINGCivil cases

Deadlines in civil case management orders extended for total of 75 days.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all deadlines in any Civil Case Management Order that were previously agreed to by the parties and SO ORDERED by Chief Judge McMahon, previously extended for 45 days, are extended for a further 30 days, for a total of 75 days, after which the revised schedules must be followed;

WARNINGCivil cases

Blanket extension for filing papers expires May 15, 2020; counsel must apply for extensions thereafter.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the May 15, 2020, blanket extension for filing papers in civil cases will be allowed to expire; thereafter, counsel shall apply to the court for extension of time as and when necessary.

WARNING

Judge McMahon does not routinely grant discovery adjournments or extensions.

Judge McMahon does NOT routinely grant adjournments or extend the time to complete discovery. She expects cases to be ready for trial within six months of the filing of the complaint (or, in the case of transferred cases, within six months from the date of transfer).

WARNING

No additional discovery time granted if deadline has passed.

If your discovery deadline has passed, she is not going to give you additional time to complete discovery– even if you have not conducted any discovery to date.

WARNING

Adjournments and extensions are not automatically granted even if all parties stipulate to the request.

Judge McMahon does not automatically grant adjournments or extensions of time, even if stipulated by counsel.

WARNING

Judge McMahon does not automatically grant adjournments or extensions, even if stipulated.

Judge McMahon does not automatically grant adjournments or extensions of time, even if stipulated by counsel.

WARNING

Page limit extensions must be requested in writing 5 days before due date (1 day for reply briefs).

Requests to file memoranda exceeding the page limits set forth herein must be made in writing five days prior to the due date, except with respect to reply briefs, in which case the time is one day prior to the due date.

WARNINGCivil cases

Magistrate Judge cannot change deadlines without full case transfer; Judge McMahon rarely grants extensions.

The Magistrate Judge cannot change discovery deadlines unless you agree to transfer the case to the Magistrate Judge for all purposes. Judge McMahon does not routinely grant extensions so counsel are warned that it they wait until the last minute to bring discovery disputes to the attention of the Magistrate Judge, they may find themselves precluded from taking discovery because they have run out of time.

WARNINGCivil cases

Discovery disputes do not extend deadlines; Judge McMahon must approve extensions in non-pro se cases.

Discovery disputes do not result in any extension of the discovery deadline or trial-ready date, and Judge McMahon must approve any extension of the discovery deadline in non-pro se cases.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Extensions requested after deadline are ordinarily denied

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadlines.

WARNING

Extensions for magistrate-referred matters go to the assigned magistrate judge.

Requests for extensions of deadlines regarding a matter that has been referred to a Magistrate Judge shall be addressed to that assigned Magistrate Judge.

WARNINGCivil cases

Extensions requested after deadline are ordinarily denied.

Extension requests will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.

WARNINGCivil cases

Discovery extension requests must include detailed discovery history and are unlikely to be granted.

A request to extend the deadline to complete all discovery is unlikely to be granted. But any such request shall include a statement as to what discovery requests have been propounded, who propounded each request, and on what date; what responses were made, who made each response, and on what date; and the volume of documents produced, who produced the documents, and on what date. The letter shall further include a statement as to any depositions that have been taken and on what date.

WARNINGCivil cases

If motion not decided within 60 days of being fully briefed, counsel must alert Court.

If a motion is not decided within 60 days of the time that it has become fully briefed, counsel for the movant shall send a letter to alert the Court.

WARNING

Counsel may extend the dates provided therein by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

Counsel may extend the dates provided therein by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

WARNINGCivil cases

The scheduling order may not be modified or its dates extended except by further Court order for good cause shown.

This Order may not be modified or the dates herein extended, except by further Order of this Court for good cause shown. Any application to modify or extend the dates herein (except as

WARNINGCivil cases

If the extension will affect any other deadlines in the case, the party seeking the extension should propose amendments to those deadlines as well.

If the extension will affect any other deadlines in the case, the party seeking the extension should propose amendments to those deadlines as well.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Extension requests made after the original deadline ordinarily will be denied.

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.

WARNINGCivil cases

The deadlines in paragraphs 5(b)–(h) may be extended by written consent of all parties without court application, provided fact discovery is completed by the date in paragraph 5(a).

i. Any of the deadlines in paragraphs 5(b)–(h) may be extended by the written consent of all parties without application to the Court, provided that all fact discovery is completed by the date set forth in paragraph 5(a).

WARNINGCivil cases

The interim expert-disclosure deadlines in paragraphs 6(c)–(d) may be extended by written consent of all parties without court application, provided expert discovery is completed by the date in paragraph 6(b).

e. The interim deadlines in paragraphs 6(c)–(d) may be extended by the written consent of all parties without application to the Court, provided that expert discovery is completed by the date set forth in paragraph 6(b).

WARNINGCivil cases

Extension requests made after the original deadline has expired will ordinarily be denied.

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.

WARNINGCivil cases

A request to extend the discovery-completion deadline is unlikely to be granted and must detail discovery requests, responses, and document production, including who acted and when.

A request to extend the deadline to complete all discovery is unlikely to be granted. But any such request shall include a statement as to what discovery requests have been propounded, who propounded each request, and on what date; what responses were made, who made each response, and on what date; and the volume of documents produced, who produced the documents, and on what date.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Extension requests after deadline are ordinarily denied

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.

WARNING

Late extension requests are ordinarily denied

Requests for extensions made after the expiration of the original deadline or date will ordinarily be denied.

WARNING

Extension requests for magistrate-referred matters go to the magistrate judge

Requests for extensions of deadlines regarding a matter that has been referred to a Magistrate Judge shall be addressed to that Magistrate Judge.

WARNINGCivil cases

When the parties agree expert discovery is unnecessary, discovery is due by the fact-discovery deadline unless the Court grants a timely letter-motion for an extension, which should explain the need for expert discovery and propose a schedule.

If the parties agree that there is no need for expert discovery, all discovery shall be completed by the deadline for fact discovery, unless—prior to that date—a party files, and the Court grants, a letter-motion seeking an extension for purposes of taking expert discovery; any such letter-motion should explain why expert discovery has become necessary and propose a schedule for it.

WARNINGCivil cases

The parties may extend the specified interim discovery deadlines by written consent without applying to the Court, so long as fact discovery is completed by the Paragraph 9(b) date.

Any of the deadlines in Paragraphs 10(a) through 10(e) may be extended by the written consent of all parties without application to the Court, provided that all fact discovery is completed by the date set forth in Paragraph 9(b).

WARNINGCivil cases

Late extension requests are ordinarily denied.

Requests for extensions made after the expiration of the original deadline or date will ordinarily be denied.

WARNINGCivil cases

If an adjournment or extension affects other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order must be attached.

If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order must be attached.

WARNINGCivil cases

Conference adjournment requests must include three mutually agreeable alternative dates.

If the parties are requesting an adjournment of a conference, they must also provide three mutually agreeable alternative dates.

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel may extend default brief deadlines by joint stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

Counsel may extend the default deadlines by joint stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

WARNINGCivil cases

Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.

Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Extension requests made after original deadlines are ordinarily denied.

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadlines.

WARNING

Late extension requests are ordinarily denied.

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.

WARNING

Extension requests after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.

WARNINGCivil cases

Extensions generally not granted after deadlines have passed.

Absent exceptional circumstances, extensions will not be granted after deadlines have already passed.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Extension requests after deadline are ordinarily denied.

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Bail modification requests for travel must be made 48 hours in advance.

Absent an emergency, any such request with respect to travel or the like shall be made at least 48 hours in advance.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Late bail modification requests may be denied.

Late requests may be denied on that basis alone.

WARNINGCivil cases

Extension requests after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied.

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Extension requests made after original deadlines are ordinarily denied.

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadlines.

WARNINGCivil cases

Discovery deadlines in paragraphs 7(a)-(e) may be extended by written consent of all parties without applying to the Court, provided all fact discovery is completed by the paragraph 6(e) date.

Any of the deadlines in paragraphs 7(a) through 7(e) may be extended by the written consent of all parties without application to the Court, provided that all fact discovery is completed by the date set forth in paragraph 6(e).

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties should not expect an extension of an existing deadline merely because settlement negotiations fail.

Parties should not assume that they will receive an extension of an existing deadline if settlement negotiations fail.

WARNING

Pro se parties submit extension requests to Pro Se Intake Office with specified information; proposed Revised Scheduling Order optional.

Requests for extensions by pro se parties should be submitted to the Pro Se Intake Office, and shall include the information specified in Rule 2(C)(i), except that a pro se party may, but is not required to, submit a proposed Revised Scheduling Order.

WARNING

Bankruptcy appeal deadlines can be extended by stipulation filed 2 business days before due date.

Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

WARNINGCivil cases

The deadlines in paragraphs 7(a) through 7(e) may be extended by written consent of all parties without a Court application, as long as fact discovery is completed by the date in paragraph 6(e).

Any of the deadlines in paragraphs 7(a) through 7(e) may be extended by the written consent of all parties without application to the Court, provided that all fact discovery is completed by the date set forth in paragraph 6(e).

WARNING

Opposition filings allowed within one week of pretrial order.

Any Party may file the following documents within one week of the filing of the pretrial order, but in no event fewer than two days before the scheduled trial: i. Objections to another Party’s requests to charge or proposed voir dire questions; ii. Opposition to any motion in limine; and iii. Opposition to any legal argument in a pretrial memorandum.

WARNING

Counsel may request an extension of bankruptcy appeal briefing dates by joint request submitted no later than two business days before the brief is due.

Counsel may seek to extend these dates by joint request submitted to the Court no later than two (2) business days before the brief is due.

WARNING

The Court will not extend agreed deadlines except in extraordinary circumstances.

The parties are cautioned that the Court will not grant an extension to agreed-upon deadlines except in extraordinary circumstances.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Extension requests after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied.

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadlines.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Any request for an adjournment of a sentencing should be made as early as possible and should be made no later than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding, in accordance with Paragraph 2(C) above. Requests made fewer than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding will be viewed with disfavor.

Any request for an adjournment of a sentencing should be made as early as possible and should be made no later than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding, in accordance with Paragraph 2(C) above. Requests made fewer than 72 hours before the sentencing proceeding will be viewed with disfavor.

WARNING

Oral argument adjournment requests within 1 week require compelling circumstances.

Requests to adjourn the date for oral argument made less than one week prior to the scheduled date will be granted only under the most compelling circumstances.

WARNING

If the extension request is made with the consent of all parties, a stipulation should be submitted as provided in the ECF Rules and Procedures and shall set out the schedule to which counsel have agreed; a request for an extension without the consent of all counsel may be made by letter to the Court.

If the extension request is made with the consent of all parties, a stipulation should be submitted as provided in the ECF Rules and Procedures and shall set out the schedule to which counsel have agreed; a request for an extension without the consent of all counsel may be made by letter to the Court.

WARNING

Requests to exceed page limits must be made 5 days before due date (1 day for reply briefs).

Requests to file memoranda exceeding the page limits set forth herein must be made five (5) days prior to the due date except with respect to reply briefs, in which case the time is the day prior to the due date.

WARNING

Oral argument adjournments requested less than one week before are granted only under compelling circumstances.

Requests to adjourn the date for oral argument made less than one week prior to the scheduled date will be granted only under the most compelling circumstances.

WARNING

Page limit extensions must be requested 5 days before due date (1 day for reply briefs).

Requests to file memoranda exceeding the page limits set forth herein must be made five (5) days prior to the due date except with respect to reply briefs, in which case the time is the day prior to the due date.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applications to modify or extend dates must be made in writing at least 2 business days before the deadline.

Any application to modify or extend the dates herein, except as provided in paragraph 8(g), shall be made in a written application in accordance with the Court’s Individual Rules and shall be made no less than 2 business days prior to the expiration of the date sought to be extended.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Requests for Adjournments and Extensions of Time.

Requests for Adjournments and Extensions of Time.

WARNING

Be on time for court sessions; arrange in advance for other courtroom matters.

Please be on time for each court session. If you have matters in other courtrooms, arrange in advance to

WARNING

Sidebar conferences minimized; postpone unless necessary to avoid prejudice.

Sidebar conferences will be kept to a minimum. This court agrees with Standard 5.9 of the Standards suggested by the American Bar Association Advisory Committee on the Judge's Function (1972): The trial Judge should be alert to the distracting effect on the jury during the taking of evidence of frequent bench conferences between counsel and the judge out of the hearing of the jury, and should postpone the requested conference to the next recess except when an immediate conference appears necessary to avoid prejudice.

WARNING

Counsel with out-of-town witnesses or other special scheduling problems may request appropriate consideration by presenting an application well before the trial date.

Counsel with out-of-town witnesses or other special scheduling problems may request appropriate consideration by presenting an application well before the trial date.

WARNINGCivil cases

Settlement and discovery proceed simultaneously; deadline extensions require written application 2 business days before deadline.

Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties engaged in settlement negotiations must pursue settlement and conduct discovery simultaneously. Parties should not assume that they will receive an extension of an existing deadline if settlement negotiations fail. Any application to modify or extend the dates herein shall be made by written application no later than two business days before the date sought to be extended.

WARNINGCivil cases

Interim discovery deadlines may be extended by written consent of all parties without court application, provided fact discovery is completed by the deadline.

The interim deadlines in Paragraphs 7(f)–7(i) may be extended by the written consent of all parties without application to the Court, provided that fact discovery is completed by the date provided in Paragraph 2(a).

WARNING

Other parties must respond to summary judgment pre-motion letter within one week.

Other parties shall respond similarly within one week.

WARNING

Defendant has 14 days after amended complaint to answer, file new motion to dismiss, or rely on previous motion.

If the plaintiff chooses to file an amended complaint, the Court will deny the previously-filed motion to dismiss as moot without prejudice, and the defendant must within 14 days after service of the amended complaint (1) answer; (2) file a new or supplemental motion to dismiss; or (3) submit a letter on ECF stating that it relies on the previously filed motion to dismiss.

WARNING

Extension requests made after deadline are ordinarily denied

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.

WARNING

Adjournment requests for initial conference follow Rule I(B)(5).

Requests for adjournments of the initial pretrial conference must be made in accordance with Rule I(B)(5), supra.

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due. The page limits in Local Rule 7.1(b) must be observed.

Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due. The page limits in Local Rule 7.1(b) must be observed.

WARNINGCivil cases

Default bankruptcy appeal brief deadlines may be extended by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.

WARNING

Parties may send letter if motion not decided within 120 days of being fully submitted.

If a motion is not decided within 120 days of the time it is fully submitted, counsel for either party may send a letter to the Court to call this fact to the Court’s attention.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Late extension/adjournment requests will ordinarily be denied.

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the deadlines for extension or adjournment requests specified in this Paragraph.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Requests for extensions made after the original deadline will ordinarily be denied.

Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadlines.

WARNINGCivil cases

If motion not decided within 60 days of being fully briefed, movant's counsel must alert the Court.

If a motion is not decided within 60 days of the time that it has become fully briefed, counsel for the movant shall send a letter to alert the Court.

WARNINGCivil cases

Motion to join additional parties must be filed within 30 days unless good cause shown.

Except for good cause shown, any motion to join additional parties must be filed within 30 days from the date of this Order.

WARNINGCivil cases

Motion to amend pleadings must be filed within 30 days unless good cause shown.

Except for good cause shown, any motion to amend pleadings must be filed within 30 days from the date of this Order.