Southern District of New York Adjournment & Extension Requirements
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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances. This page is scoped to Southern District of New York; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Extension requests must include dates, previous requests, reason, adversary position, and proposed changes to other dates.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must include original dates, previous requests, adversary consent, and alternate dates.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance; extraordinary circumstances required for late requests.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment or extension requests must be made at least 48 hours before the deadline, except in extraordinary circumstances.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests must be made within one week of notice.
Source text: No application for adjournment will be considered unless made within one week of the date of this notice.
First document requests must be served by specified date; no requests after 30 days before discovery close.
Source text: 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.
Rule 33.3(a) interrogatories must be served by specified date; other interrogatories require permission.
Source text: 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.
Expert disclosures required by specified dates; no expert testimony beyond scope without permission.
Source text: 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
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing)
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions with specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Extension/adjournment requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing) absent emergency.
Source text: 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.
Opposition papers due 4 weeks after motion; reply papers due 2 weeks after opposition.
Source text: 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.
Extensions not granted after deadlines unless exceptional circumstances exist.
Source text: Absent exceptional circumstances, extensions will not be granted after deadlines have already passed.
Applications to modify/extend dates must be made 2 business days before deadline.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
Settlement adjournments require stipulation/letter confirming final settlement.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance written notice with specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment or extension requests must be written, submitted at least 48 hours in advance, include specific required information, and should be faxed to Chambers.
Source text: 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. Requests for adjournments should be faxed to (212-805-7942).
Requests for relief from case management dates must follow Individual Rules and include proposed order with all affected dates.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment and discovery/procedural ruling motions must include all parties' positions and follow Individual Rules 1(D) and 2(E).
Source text: 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).
Requests to modify Case Management Plan dates must include a proposed order with counsel consents/disagreements, affected dates, and proposed new dates.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment applications must include the positions of all parties and conform to Individual Rules 1(D) and 2(E).
Source text: 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).
Adjournment/extension requests must be made by letter-motion
Source text: Requests to adjourn a court conference or other court proceeding or to extend a deadline must be made by
Adjournment requests must be made at least 4 days in advance with 2 proposed dates.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests must be made at least 4 days in advance with two proposed dates.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests must be made before the deadline; adjournments require 4 days notice with proposed dates.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment and extension requests must be submitted at least two business days before the scheduled appearance.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension applications must include specified history and adversary-position details, with noncompliance denied absent good cause.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made by ECF letter at least 2 business days before appearance.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests must include original date, previous request history, and adversary consent status.
Source text: 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.
All counsel must participate in a Court-scheduled phone call no later than 7 business days before the settlement conference to discuss the conference.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
Excess insurance carriers must attend unless the Court specifically excuses them at least one week before the conference.
Source text: This includes each excess carrier unless specifically excused by the Court at least one week before the conference.
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.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 2 business days in advance.
Source text: 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.
Opposing party must respond to discovery dispute conference request within 2 business days.
Source text: 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.
Extensions and adjournments must be requested via letter-motion, not proposed stipulations or orders.
Source text: As noted above, requests for extensions and adjournments must be made by letter-motion, not by proposed stipulation or proposed order.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions with 6 required elements.
Source text: 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.
Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days before the deadline.
Source text: 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.
Requests for extensions and adjournments must be made by letter-motion, not by stipulation or proposed order.
Source text: As noted above, requests for extensions and adjournments must be made by letter-motion, not by proposed stipulation or proposed order.
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.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment and extension requests must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance, absent good cause.
Source text: Absent good cause, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours before the deadline or scheduled appearance.
Within 5 business days of filing a redacted document, parties must meet and confer about whether any redacted material should be unredacted.
Source text: 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.
Extensions/adjournments must be filed as letter-motions on ECF
Source text: for extensions or adjournments, shall be by letter or letter-motion filed on ECF in accordance with Section 4.
Adjournment requests require 2 business days notice (3 for sentencing)
Source text: 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.
Speedy Trial Act exclusions require email with proposed order
Source text: 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.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 3 business days before proceeding
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.
Source text: 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.
Extension/adjournment requests require 2 business days advance notice.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required information.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests for conferences must include 3 mutually agreeable alternative dates.
Source text: A request for an adjournment of a conference must also include three alternative conference dates that are mutually agreeable to the parties.
Extension/rescheduling requests require 2 business days notice (except emergencies).
Source text: 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.
Extension/rescheduling requests must include original dates, reasons, consent status, and other deadlines.
Source text: 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.
Extension/adjournment requests require 2 business days advance notice with copies to all counsel.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests must include prior request history and opposing counsel's consent status.
Source text: 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.
Extension/adjournment requests require 2 business days notice, prior request history, and opposing counsel consent status.
Source text: 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.
Sentence adjournment requests must be filed on ECF at least 3 business days before sentencing and state opposing counsel's position.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions with specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Revised Scheduling Order required if adjournment affects other dates.
Source text: If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order must be attached.
Adjournment requests for court appearances require 48-hour advance notice.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed on ECF as letter-motions with courtesy copy to chambers.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must include original date, previous requests, reasons, adversary consent, and reasons for denial if applicable.
Source text: 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.
Proposed Revised Scheduling Order required if adjournment/extension affects other dates.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions with specific required elements and 48-hour advance notice
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions with specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Revised Scheduling Order required if adjournment affects other dates.
Source text: If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order must be attached.
Extension requests must be made before original deadline expires.
Source text: Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.
Adjournment requests for court appearances require 48-hour advance notice.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing filed as letter-motions on ECF, including original date, prior requests, reasons, adversary consent, etc.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests denied if not made before original deadline expires, absent extraordinary circumstances.
Source text: Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.
Adjournment requests for court appearances require at least 48 hours notice absent emergency.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be Letter-Motions with specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests must be made 72 hours in advance with 2 proposed dates.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF
Source text: All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions, not as ordinary letters.
Letter-motion for adjournment must include 6 specific elements
Source text: 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.
Sentencing adjournment requests require 72 hours advance notice
Source text: Requests for adjournment of sentencing shall be made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled proceeding.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 72 hours before the proceeding.
Source text: 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).
Written requests to reschedule conferences or extend deadlines must include specific required elements
Source text: 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.
Non-emergency requests to reschedule or extend must be made at least 48 hours in advance
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests must be made promptly; no cause needed if >14 days before conference, reasons required if <14 days.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment required if it would enable discovery or allow in-person attendance instead of telephone.
Source text: 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.
For adjournments within 45 days, contact chambers for date, confirm with all parties, then file agreed Letter-Motion via ECF.
Source text: 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.
For adjournments >45 days, file Letter-Motion with each party's position and proposed timeframe.
Source text: 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.
Responses to in limine motions must be filed within one week of the motion.
Source text: Any party may respond within one week after the filing of an in limine motion.
Responses to pretrial memoranda must be filed within one week of the memorandum.
Source text: Any party may respond within one week after the filing of a pretrial memorandum of law.
Remote witness testimony requests must be made at least 3 business days in advance.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 2 business days before the deadline.
Source text: All requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be made at least two business days before the date to be extended.
Conference adjournment requests must be made by noon, 2 business days before the scheduled appearance.
Source text: Requests for adjournment of court conferences shall be made by noon at least two business days before the scheduled appearance.
Adjournment/extension letters must include original due date, requested new date, previous request history, and adversary consent status.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests made after the original deadline will be denied unless extraordinary circumstances exist.
Source text: Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extension of time will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.
If adjournment/extension affects other dates, parties must propose new dates.
Source text: If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, the parties shall indicate the new proposed dates.
Extensions/adjournments of court-imposed dates require compelling reasons.
Source text: Extensions and adjournments of Court-imposed dates and deadlines will be granted only for compelling reasons.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions via ECF.
Source text: All requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be made as a letter motion filed via ECF except as provided above.
Parties must confer with adversary before seeking TRO unless Rule 65(b) requirements are met.
Source text: 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.
Opposition papers due within 4 weeks; reply papers due within 2 weeks of opposition.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing with specific required elements.
Source text: 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
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least 72 hours before proceeding
Source text: 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.
Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days before deadline.
Source text: 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.
Extension/adjournment requests must include specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Bankruptcy appeal briefs follow FRBP; extensions require stipulation with courtesy copy emailed 5 business days before due date.
Source text: 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.
Plaintiff must serve motion and file affidavit of service within 2 business days of filing default judgment motion.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must include 6 specific elements in writing
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies)
Source text: Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.
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.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
Extensions requested after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied.
Source text: Requests for extensions made after the expiration of the original deadline or date will ordinarily be denied.
All adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, with email option for sensitive matters.
Source text: 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.)
Adjournment/extension requests must include original date, previous requests, reasons, adversary consent, and impact on other deadlines.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing), except in emergencies.
Source text: 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.
Bail modification requests must be filed as letter-motions at least 48 hours before the event.
Source text: 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.
24 hours' notice required for guilty pleas on supervised release violations.
Source text: The Court will not accept a guilty plea on a violation of supervised release without 24 hours' notice of the intent to plead, specifying the violations as to which the defendant intends to plead guilty.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least 72 hours before proceeding.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required elements
Source text: 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.
Extension/adjournment requests require 2 business days advance notice (except emergencies)
Source text: 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.
Oppositions to motions must be filed within 4 weeks; replies within 2 weeks.
Source text: 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.
Pro se plaintiffs must file Pretrial Statement within 30 days of discovery completion.
Source text: Within 30 days of the completion of discovery, unless otherwise ordered by the Court, a pro se plaintiff shall file a concise Pretrial Statement.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing adjournments).
Source text: 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.
Speedy Trial Act exclusions require proposed order in Word format via email.
Source text: 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.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 72 hours before the proceeding.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests must be made at least 48 hours before deadline; sentencing adjournments require 72 hours notice.
Source text: 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.
Letter-motions for adjournments or extensions must include original dates, prior request history, reason, adversary position, and next appearance date.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, include required details, and be made 2 business days in advance.
Source text: 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.
Applications to modify/extend dates must be made in writing at least 2 business days before expiration.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing to Pro Se Intake Unit with specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies).
Source text: Absent an emergency, any request for an extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.
Opposition papers due in 4 weeks, reply papers in 2 weeks.
Source text: 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.
Defendant must file Pretrial Statement within 2 weeks of plaintiff's service.
Source text: Two weeks after service of plaintiff's Statement, the defendant must file and serve a similar Statement of its case containing the same information.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions on ECF.
Source text: All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter motions.
Adjournment requests must include original date, new date, previous requests, and adversary position.
Source text: 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.
Conference adjournments require three alternative dates.
Source text: If the parties are requesting an adjournment of a conference, they must also provide three mutually agreeable alternative dates.
Affected adjournments require a revised case management plan.
Source text: If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order must be attached.
Court appearance adjournments require 2 business days advance notice.
Source text: 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.
Conference required before TRO application unless Rule 65(b) requirements met.
Source text: 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.
TRO letter must state adversary notification status and consent or Rule 65(b) satisfaction.
Source text: 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.
TRO request must specify requested time frame for Court action.
Source text: The moving party must give notice of the time frame requested for Court action.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, not ordinary letters.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance (72 hours for sentencing adjournments), except in emergencies.
Source text: 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.
24-hour advance notice required for bail appeal conferences with specific materials.
Source text: 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.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 72 hours before the proceeding.
Source text: 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.
Modifications/extensions require written application at least two business days before deadline
Source text: 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.
Requests for adjournments or extensions must be filed on ECF as letter-motions.
Source text: All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions.
Adjournment requests for court appearances require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies)
Source text: 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.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made in writing at least 3 business days before sentencing.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be ECF letter-motions, not ordinary letters.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies).
Source text: Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.
Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing with specific required elements
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies)
Source text: Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.
Opposition papers due within 30 days; reply papers due within 2 weeks.
Source text: 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.
Pretrial Statement due within 30 days of discovery completion or summary judgment ruling.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests must be filed at least 2 business days before deadline.
Source text: 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.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 72 hours before the proceeding.
Source text: 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.
Written requests to reschedule conferences or extend deadlines must include specific required elements
Source text: 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
Extension or rescheduling requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance (except emergencies)
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF with specific required elements and advance notice.
Source text: 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.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 72 hours before proceeding.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions with specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours before deadline/appearance unless emergency
Source text: 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.
Extension requests after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.
ESI-related orders or stipulations must be filed within 30 days of this order.
Source text: Any proposed order or stipulation regarding electronically stored information shall be filed within 30 days of the date of this Order.
Post-discovery joint status letter due one week after fact discovery closes.
Source text: 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.
Post-discovery joint status letter due one week after expert discovery closes.
Source text: 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.
Joint Pretrial Order due within 30 days of close of all discovery or decision on dispositive motion.
Source text: 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).
Applications to modify or extend dates must be made in writing at least two business days before the deadline.
Source text: 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.
Extension/adjournment requests must be made in writing at least 2 business days before.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests must include prior request history and opposing counsel's position.
Source text: 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.
If extension affects other dates, must attach proposed revised case management plan.
Source text: 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.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made in writing no later than two business days before sentencing, submitted by fax after discussing with law clerk.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be in writing and include specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance unless compelling circumstances exist.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, not ordinary letters.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests must include original/new dates, reasons, previous requests, and opposing counsel's position.
Source text: 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.
Speedy Trial Act exclusion requests must include grounds for exclusion under 18 U.S.C. § 3161.
Source text: 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.
Speedy Trial Act exclusion requests require opposing party conference and consent indication; opposition allowed within 2 business days.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours (2 business days) before deadline.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must include 5 specific elements.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment affecting other dates requires proposed revised case management plan.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed at least 48 hours before deadline.
Source text: 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.
Discovery extension requests require 4 specific elements including good cause showing.
Source text: 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).
Discovery deadline extensions require good cause showing or will be denied.
Source text: 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.
Certificate of default requires 2-business-day advance notice letter.
Source text: 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.
Joint extension requests for bankruptcy briefs must be filed 48 hours before deadline.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be letter motions with specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance (72 hours for sentencing adjournments).
Source text: Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made as early as possible, and no later than 48 hours prior to the adjournment of sentencing shall be made no later than 72 hours prior to the scheduled proceeding.
Bail modification requests for specific events must be made at least 2 business days in advance.
Source text: 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.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made no later than 72 hours before proceeding.
Source text: 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.
Letter motions for adjournments/extensions must include 5 specific elements
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests must be made 48 hours in advance (except emergencies) and require a proposed Revised Scheduling Order if affecting other dates.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, include specific required elements, and be made 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests for court appearances must be made 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests require 5 business days notice and must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.
Source text: 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.
Discovery extension requests past Case Management Order deadline go to Judge Karas; others go to magistrate judge with ECF copy.
Source text: 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.
Pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors due 2 weeks before sentencing.
Source text: Misdemeanor Sentencing. Pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors should be submitted no later than 2 weeks before the scheduled sentencing.
Adjournment/extension requests require at least 48 hours or 2 business days notice.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must include specific information in letter-motion format.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests for magistrate judge matters must be directed to that magistrate judge.
Source text: Requests for extensions of deadlines regarding a matter that has been referred to a magistrate judge shall be directed to that magistrate judge.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 2 business days in advance.
Source text: Any request should be made at least two business days prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.
Default deadline extensions require stipulation submitted 2 business days before due date.
Source text: Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.
Rescheduling Initial Pretrial Conference requires 2 business days notice via letter-motion with 3 alternative times.
Source text: 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.
Counsel must be available to meet and confer within 48 hours of request; failure to do so allows moving party to file letter-motion.
Source text: 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.
Letter motions for adjournments must include original due date and number of previous requests.
Source text: Letter motions for adjournments or extensions of time should state: (i) the original due date; (ii) the number of previous requests for
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 72 hours before the scheduled appearance.
Source text: 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.
Opposition to non-consent letter motions due within 3 business days.
Source text: 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.
Defendant has 14 days after amended complaint to answer, file new motion to dismiss, or rely on prior motion.
Source text: 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.
Extension/adjournment requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies).
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must include original due date, previous requests, reasons, and adversary consent.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests must address impact on Speedy Trial Act clock.
Source text: 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.
Applications to modify/extend deadlines must be made in writing at least 3 days before expiration.
Source text: 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.
Scheduling order cannot be modified except for good cause shown.
Source text: This ORDER may not be modified or the dates herein extended, except by further Order of this Court for good cause shown.
Failure to meet deadlines may result in sanctions including preclusion or dismissal.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions at least 5 business days before the scheduled appearance.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension letter-motions must include original date, previous requests, consent status, and adversary's reasons.
Source text: 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.
Bankruptcy briefs follow FRBP 8018 with 2-day extension deadline.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be faxed to Chambers with specific required information.
Source text: 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
Adjournment requests must be made 48 hours in advance; attach revised scheduling order if other dates affected.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests must be made before original deadline expires; otherwise denied absent extraordinary circumstances.
Source text: Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions of time will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.
Conference with adversary required before TRO unless Rule 65(b) requirements met.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies).
Source text: Absent an emergency, requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled deadline.
Adjournment/extension requests must include original date, previous request history, and adversary consent status.
Source text: 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.
Opposition papers must be filed and served within 4 weeks of motion service.
Source text: 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.
Reply papers must be filed and served within 2 weeks of opposition.
Source text: Reply papers, if any, must be filed and served within two weeks of receipt of the opposition papers.
Pro se parties must file Pretrial Statement within 30 days of discovery completion.
Source text: 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.
Other parties must file similar Pretrial Statement within 2 weeks of pro se party's service.
Source text: 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.
Parties must submit proposed findings within 30 days of discovery completion for bench trials.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests must be in writing with specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days in advance.
Source text: Absent an emergency, the request must be made at least two business days prior to the original due date.
Adjournment/extension requests must include original due date, previous requests, reason, adversary consent, and proposed dates.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 2 business days before the deadline (unless emergency).
Source text: Absent an emergency, the request must be made at least two business days prior to the original due date.
Adjournment requests affecting other dates require a proposed Revised Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order.
Source text: 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.
Supporting papers not filed via ECF must be filed within 24 hours of Judge Woods signing the order to show cause.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be in letter form with specific required elements
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests require 2 business days notice (3 for sentencing)
Source text: 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.
Speedy Trial Act exclusions require consent statement and Word format proposed order
Source text: 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.
Bail modification requests must include Pre-Trial Services Officer consent
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
Trial dates are firm; clerk information does not justify continuance.
Source text: 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.
Motions to amend pleadings or join parties must be filed within 30 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.
Source text: 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.]
Initial disclosures must be completed within 14 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.
Source text: 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.]
Initial document requests must be served within 30 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.
Source text: 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.]
Interrogatories must be served within 30 days of the Initial Pretrial Conference.
Source text: 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.]
Rule 33.3(a) interrogatories must be served by a specific date, but not for disclosures already required by Rule 26(a).
Source text: 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).
Contention interrogatories must be served 30 days before discovery closes; no other interrogatories allowed without court permission.
Source text: 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.
Depositions must be completed by the close of fact discovery date.
Source text: 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).
Depositions cannot begin until all parties have responded to initial document requests.
Source text: 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.
Non-party depositions must follow initial party depositions unless otherwise agreed or ordered.
Source text: Absent an agreement between the parties or an order from the Court, non-party depositions shall follow initial party depositions.
Requests to admit must be served by a specific date.
Source text: Requests to admit shall be served no later than ______________________.
Parties should not anticipate extensions of fact discovery deadline or unilaterally halt discovery. Limited extensions require letter-motion filed before deadline explaining unforeseen circumstances.
Source text: 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.
Daubert motions to exclude expert testimony must be filed within 30 days of close of expert discovery.
Source text: 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.
Parties must be ready for trial 30 days after Final Pretrial Submission deadline.
Source text: Unless the Court orders otherwise for good cause shown, the parties shall be ready for trial 30 days after the Final Pretrial Submission deadline.
Requests for adjournments/extensions must be made in advance
Source text: Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time. ....................................................... 1
Adjournment/extension requests must be made by letter-motion with specific required elements.
Source text: 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
Adjournment requests require 2 business days notice unless emergency, then email Chambers after ECF filing
Source text: 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.
Motions to exclude expert testimony must be filed within 30 days after expert discovery closes.
Source text: Unless the Court orders otherwise, motions to exclude the testimony of experts, pursuant to F.R.E. 702–705 and the Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993), line of cases must be made within 30 days after the close of expert discovery and should not be treated as motions in limine.
Extensions/adjournments must be made by letter-motion, not stipulation.
Source text: requests for extensions and adjournments should be made by letter-motion, not by proposed stipulation or proposed order.
Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required elements
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests require 2 business days advance notice (except emergencies)
Source text: Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment must be made at least two business days prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be ECF letter-motions filed 3 business days before proceeding, stating reason and opposing counsel's consent.
Source text: 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.
Pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors due 2 weeks before scheduled meeting.
Source text: Pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors should be submitted no later than 2 weeks before the scheduled meeting.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions with specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance with 2 proposed dates.
Source text: 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.
Settlement conference adjournments must be filed as Letter-Motion on ECF
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests must be made promptly; no reason needed if >14 days in advance, otherwise reasons required.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must include specific information and be made 48 hours in advance for court appearances.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must include original dates, previous requests, and adversary consent.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).
Source text: Absent an emergency, any request for adjournments or extensions must be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.
Written adjournment/extension requests must include original date, previous request history, and adversary position.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance, absent an emergency.
Source text: Absent an emergency, any request for adjournments or extensions must be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.
Modifications/extensions require written application 5 days before deadline with good cause.
Source text: 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.
Applications to extend scheduling order dates require written application with good cause, submitted at least 5 days before the deadline expires.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as ECF letter motions with specific required elements
Source text: 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
Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice unless emergency
Source text: Absent an emergency, any request for adjournments or extensions must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance or deadline.
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.
Source text: 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.
Modifications/extensions require written application 5+ days before deadline under paragraph 1(C) of Court's Individual Practices.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be by ECF letter with specific required information
Source text: All requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be made by letter filed on ECF. The letter should state: i. the date sought to be adjourned or extended; ii. the reasons for the request; iii. whether any adjournment or extension of the date was previously sought and whether it was granted; reasons given by the adversary for declining to consent; and v. the information in 1.A. ii & iii above.
Discovery extension requests must include proposed revised case management plan and adjourn conference at least 14 days after proposed close of fact discovery
Source text: 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.
Extension to answer complaint must request adjournment of initial conference at least 14 days after answer due date
Source text: 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.
Motion schedule adjournment requests must include proposed dates for all submissions
Source text: A request for adjournment of a motion schedule shall include proposed dates for all submissions of all parties relating to the motion.
Modifications/extensions require written application under paragraph 1(E) at least 2 days before deadline.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must include original dates, previous requests, adversary consent, and 3 alternate dates if consented.
Source text: Letter requests for adjournments will not be granted unless counsel requesting the adjournment complies with this rule. All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must state (1) the original date(s), (2) the number of any previous requests for adjournment or extension, (3) whether these previous requests were granted or denied, (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent, and (5) if the adversary consents, counsel shall confer amongst each other and propose three (3) alternate conference dates. If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order should be attached.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF, or emailed if confidential.
Source text: 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.)
Adjournment requests require 48 hours notice (72 hours for sentencing), except in emergencies.
Source text: 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.
All adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions via ECF and must be text-searchable.
Source text: 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.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least 72 hours before the proceeding.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests must be made before the original deadline expires.
Source text: Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.
Adjournment requests for court appearances require 2 business days' notice.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must include specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Revised scheduling order required if adjournment affects other dates.
Source text: If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order must be attached.
Adjournment/extension requests must be written letter-motions filed on ECF, not stipulations/orders.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests must be made before the original deadline expires, absent extraordinary circumstances.
Source text: Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.
Adjournment requests for court appearances require at least 2 business days' notice absent an emergency.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension letter-motions must include original/new dates, prior requests, adversary consent, and revised case management plan if affecting other dates.
Source text: 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.
Counsel may extend bankruptcy appeal brief deadlines via stipulation submitted 2 business days before the brief due date.
Source text: Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.
Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days before deadline/appearance, except in emergencies; made in writing per Rule 1(A).
Source text: 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.
Fact discovery must be completed by a specified deadline.
Source text: The parties must complete fact discovery no later than _____________________.
Expert discovery must be completed by a specified deadline.
Source text: The parties must complete expert discovery no later than _____________________.
Depositions cannot be held until initial document production responses are received.
Source text: 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.
Depositions cannot exceed one business day without court permission.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests must include specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests must include specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions with specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests must be made by letter at least 2 business days before deadline.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests must include original date, reasons, previous requests, and adversary consent.
Source text: 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.
Revised Scheduling Order required if extension affects other dates.
Source text: If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed Revised Scheduling Order must be attached.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made by letter at least 48 hours before the scheduled date.
Source text: Requests for adjournments or extensions of time shall be by letter and shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled date.
Adjournment/extension requests must include original date, number of previous requests, their outcomes, and adversary consent status.
Source text: 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.
If adjournment/extension affects other dates, a proposed scheduling order reflecting business days must be attached.
Source text: If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed scheduling order (reflecting only business days) must be attached.
Responses to motions in limine are due 7 days after filing.
Source text: Responses to motions in limine shall be due 7 days after filing of the motion(s).
Brady Material discovered after indictment must be disclosed within 2 weeks of discovery or 4 weeks before trial/guilty plea.
Source text: Brady 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.
Giglio Material must be disclosed 4 weeks before trial/guilty plea unless exceptional circumstances.
Source text: 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.
Giglio Material discovered less than 4 weeks before trial must be disclosed immediately.
Source text: Giglio Material developed less than four weeks before trial (e.g., as a result of further interviews of witnesses) must be disclosed immediately.
Adjournment/extension requests must include original due date, previous request history, and adversary consent details.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests for court conferences require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies).
Source text: Absent an emergency, any request for adjournment of a court conference shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF with specific required elements
Source text: 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
Adjournment requests for court appearances require 48-hour advance notice absent emergency
Source text: 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.
Bankruptcy appeal briefs must follow Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8015-18; extensions require joint request at least 2 business days before due date.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made by Letter-Motion with specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests must be made before deadline; adjournment requests require 72 hours advance notice with 2 proposed dates.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be by letter and include 5 required elements.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 business hours in advance (unless emergency).
Source text: Absent an emergency, the request must be made at least 48 business hours prior to the original due date.
Non-compliance with adjournment/extension rules may result in denial.
Source text: Failure to comply with this rule may be grounds for denying an adjournment or extension request.
Initial pretrial conference adjournment requests must follow Rule 2(C) and propose Friday morning dates.
Source text: 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.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made by ECF letter at least 3 business days before proceeding.
Source text: Any request for an adjournment of sentencing must be made by letter on ECF no later than three business days before the scheduled proceeding.
Adjournment requests must include specific elements and be submitted 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).
Source text: 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.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least 3 business days in advance and indicate opposing counsel consent.
Source text: 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.
No additional parties may be joined after 30 days without good cause.
Source text: 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.
No additional causes of action or defenses after 30 days without good cause.
Source text: 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.
Initial disclosures due within 14 days of Rule 26(f) conference unless exceptional circumstances.
Source text: 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).]
Fact discovery deadline not to exceed 120 days unless exceptional circumstances.
Source text: 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.]
Depositions cannot be held until all parties respond to initial document requests.
Source text: 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.
Non-party depositions must follow initial party depositions without agreement or court order.
Source text: Absent an agreement between the parties or an order from the Court, non-party depositions shall follow initial party depositions.
Joint pretrial order due 30 days after discovery close or dispositive motion decision.
Source text: 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.
Case must be trial ready 60 days after discovery close or dispositive motion decision.
Source text: This case shall be trial ready 60 days from the close of discovery or from the Court’s decision on any dispositive motion.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as ECF letter-motions
Source text: All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions.
Adjournment requests must include specific required elements
Source text: The letter-motion must state the following: (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; (4) whether the adversary consents and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent; and (5) the specific reasons for the adjournment or extension of time.
Revised Scheduling Order required if adjournment affects other dates
Source text: If the requested adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates, including discovery deadlines, a proposed revised Scheduling Order, the template for which is available on the Court's website at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/hon-vernon-s-broderick, must be included.
Adjournment requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies)
Source text: Absent an emergency, the request must be made at least 48 hours prior to the original due date or the date of the previously scheduled court appearance.
Adjournment requests must show good cause
Source text: Requests for an extension or adjournment that are not based upon good cause will be denied.
Telephone conference requests require 48-hour advance notice via ECF letter
Source text: If the parties are ordered to appear in person, requests to appear at the conference by telephone instead must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance via letter filed on ECF explaining why counsel cannot appear in person.
Parties must seek consent from opposing parties before requesting adjournments or extensions.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as ECF letter-motions, not ordinary letters.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension letter-motions must include original deadline, proposed new deadline, adversary consent status, previous requests, and reasons.
Source text: 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.
Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours before deadline unless emergency.
Source text: Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the deadline or scheduled appearance.
Extension requests made after original deadline are ordinarily denied.
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.
Opposition papers due 4 weeks after motion service; reply papers due 2 weeks after opposition service.
Source text: 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.
Summary judgment motions must be filed within 14 days after close of discovery.
Source text: Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any motion for summary judgment shall be filed within 14 days after the close of discovery.
Other parties must file similar Pretrial Statement within 2 weeks of pro se party's filing.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests for fact discovery deadline must be made at least 2 business days before the deadline.
Source text: Requests to extend the time to complete fact discovery must be made at least than 2 business days before this date.
Modifications/extensions require written application at least 2 business days before deadline.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests must be made before original deadline unless extraordinary circumstances exist.
Source text: Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.
Court appearance adjournments require at least 2 business days advance notice unless emergency.
Source text: 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...
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions after consulting all parties.
Source text: 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.
Non-emergency adjournment requests require 48-hour notice and 2 proposed dates.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour notice (absent emergency) and specific required elements.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made in advance
Source text: Requests for Adjournments or Extensions of Time
Adjournment requests require 48 hours notice; extension requests require 2 days notice; late requests only allowed for true emergencies.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be ECF letter motions including original deadline, previous requests, adversary consent, and proposed revised scheduling order if needed.
Source text: 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.
Summary judgment motions must be filed within 30 days after close of discovery.
Source text: Summary judgment motions must be made no later than 30 days after the close of discovery (see the Court’s Case Management Order).
Requests for waiver of scheduling order must be in writing with specific reasons and faxed to chambers.
Source text: 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.
Opposition papers must be filed on ECF and faxed to chambers within 48 hours if not joined by all counsel.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests must include dates, previous requests, reason, adversary position, and proposed changes to other dates.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests must be made at least 5 business days before appearance unless unforeseen circumstances.
Source text: 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).
Adjournment/extension requests (except settlement) require 1 week notice, filed as letter-motions stating original date, prior requests, and adversary position.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
Submit pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors at least 2 weeks before scheduled meeting.
Source text: Pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors should be submitted no later than 2 weeks before the scheduled meeting in Courtroom 9B at 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY, 10007.
Date changes required if adjournment enables necessary discovery or allows client to attend in person instead of by phone.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests require consultation with all parties, filing letter-motion on ECF, and Court approval.
Source text: 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.
Settled cases before conference require letter-motion on ECF to adjourn sine die.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF
Source text: 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).
Adjournment/extension requests require 3 days advance notice (except emergencies)
Source text: Absent an emergency, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 3 days prior to the deadline.
Court appearance adjournments require 7 days advance notice (except emergencies)
Source text: 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).
To change settlement conference date, consult with all parties for 3 dates, email Chambers, then file ECF letter-motion.
Source text: 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.
Pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors due 2 weeks before meeting.
Source text: Pre-sentence submissions for misdemeanors should be submitted no later than 2 weeks before the scheduled meeting.
Adjournment requests must be filed as letter-motions with parties' positions and 3 proposed dates.
Source text: 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.
Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days before deadline.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests must include original date, previous requests, reasons, adversary consent, and impact on other deadlines.
Source text: 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.
Revised Scheduling Order in Word format required if extension affects other deadlines.
Source text: 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.
Late extension requests are ordinarily denied.
Source text: Requests for extensions made after the expiration of the original deadline or date will ordinarily be denied.
Extension requests for bankruptcy appeal briefs must be submitted 5 business days before due date.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be ECF letter motions filed 2 business days before deadline with specific required elements
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as ECF letter motions with specific required elements and proposed revised scheduling order if affecting other dates.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests for court appearances require 48-hour advance notice unless emergency.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests require 48-hour advance notice (except emergencies).
Source text: 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.
Adjournment of court appearances requires 48-hour advance notice, except emergencies.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests must be made 48 hours in advance, except in emergencies.
Source text: All requests for adjournments must be made 48 hours before the scheduled conference or expiring deadline, absent an emergency.
Urgent adjournment requests within 48 hours require phone call to chambers.
Source text: 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.
Conferences are canceled during courthouse closures and rescheduled after reopening.
Source text: In the event of a closure, all conferences will be canceled and a new conference date will be scheduled shortly after the Courthouse reopens.
Requests for extensions of time or adjournments must be made at least one week before the deadline or scheduled appearance, absent good cause.
Source text: 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.
Letter-motions for adjournments or extensions must include: original date(s), number of previous requests, and adversary consent status with reasons if denied.
Source text: 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.
Individual practices do not supersede statutory or FRCP filing deadlines
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests within 7 days of scheduling order require cause; after 7 days, no cause needed.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests must be filed 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF after consultation.
Source text: 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.
Letter-motions must include specific required elements about adjournment/extension requests.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests must include at least two proposed rescheduling dates.
Source text: An adjournment request must also include at least two proposed dates on which all counsel are available for rescheduling.
Urgent requests within 48 hours require telephone contact with chambers.
Source text: 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.
Post-verdict motions must comply with FRCP or FRCrP timing rules.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests must include original date, previous requests, and adversary consent.
Source text: 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.
Extension/adjournment requests must be made at least 48 hours before deadline.
Source text: Absent good cause, any request for extension or adjournment shall be made at least 48 hours before the deadline or scheduled appearance.
Extension requests must be joint letters with proposed amended scheduling order, not exceeding 60 days.
Source text: 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.
Trial adjournments require affidavit showing counsel is engaged in trial elsewhere.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests more than 14 days before conference are granted without good cause; within 14 days require reasons.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter motions on ECF.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension letter motions must include original due date, prior requests, and adversary consent.
Source text: 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.
Non-compliance with attendance requirements may result in reimbursement of expenses and other sanctions.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests: >14 days requires no good cause, <14 days requires good cause.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as ECF letter motions with specific content and 48-hour advance notice.
Source text: 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.
Opposition to motions in limine must be filed within two weeks; no replies allowed.
Source text: 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.
Pro se parties have 30 days to file pretrial materials after discovery completion or dispositive motion decision.
Source text: 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.
Objections to discovery deadline extensions require compliance with pre-motion conference requirements.
Source text: Note: to the extent a party’s adversary objects to a request regarding a discovery deadline, the party must also comply with the conference requirements of paragraph 2.A below.
Bankruptcy appeal deadline extensions require stipulation submitted at least 2 business days before brief due date.
Source text: Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.
Late extension requests are ordinarily denied
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.
Briefing deadlines may be extended only by stipulation submitted at least 2 business days before the brief due date.
Source text: Counsel may extend these dates by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than 2 business days before the brief is due.
Extensions requested after deadline are ordinarily denied
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadlines.
Extensions requested after deadline are ordinarily denied.
Source text: Extension requests will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.
Discovery extension requests must include detailed discovery history and are unlikely to be granted.
Source text: 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.
Extensions for magistrate-referred matters go to the assigned magistrate judge.
Source text: Requests for extensions of deadlines regarding a matter that has been referred to a Magistrate Judge shall be addressed to that assigned Magistrate Judge.
Page limit extensions must be requested 5 days before due date (1 day for reply briefs).
Source text: 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.
Consented extensions require stipulation; non-consented extensions require letter to Court.
Source text: 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.
Oral argument adjournment requests within 1 week require compelling circumstances.
Source text: 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.
Requests to exceed page limits must be made 5 days before due date (1 day for reply briefs).
Source text: 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.
Oral argument adjournments requested less than one week before are granted only under compelling circumstances.
Source text: 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.
If motion not decided within 60 days of being fully briefed, counsel must alert Court.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests must be made promptly before original deadline expires, absent extraordinary circumstances.
Source text: Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made promptly and before the expiration of the original deadline.
Adjournment requests for court appearances must be made at least 3 business days in advance, absent emergency.
Source text: 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.
Extensions for bankruptcy appeal briefing dates require a stipulation submitted at least two business days before the brief is due.
Source text: Counsel may extend the dates provided therein by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.
Extension requests after deadline are ordinarily denied
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.
Non-resident parties may request exemption from in-person attendance requirement.
Source text: If a party does not reside in the jurisdiction, they may request an exemption from this requirement to attend in person.
Telephone attendance permitted for parties >100 miles away if great hardship to attend in person.
Source text: A client or insurer’s attendance by telephone may be permitted if the party lives and works more than 100 miles from the Courthouse and it would be a great hardship for the party to attend the conference on any date.
Applications to modify or extend dates must be made in writing at least 2 business days before the deadline.
Source text: 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.
Requests for adjournments and extensions of time
Source text: Requests for Adjournments and Extensions of Time.
Late extension requests are ordinarily denied.
Source text: Requests for extensions made after the expiration of the original deadline or date will ordinarily be denied.
Extension requests made after deadline are ordinarily denied
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.
Extension requests for magistrate-referred matters go to the magistrate judge
Source text: Requests for extensions of deadlines regarding a matter that has been referred to a Magistrate Judge shall be addressed to that Magistrate Judge.
Late extension requests are ordinarily denied
Source text: Requests for extensions made after the expiration of the original deadline or date will ordinarily be denied.
Late extension/adjournment requests are ordinarily denied.
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the deadlines for extension or adjournment requests specified in this Paragraph.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least 72 hours before the proceeding.
Source text: 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.
Extension requests must be made before the original deadline.
Source text: Absent extraordinary circumstances, requests for extensions will be denied if not made before the expiration of the original deadline.
Extension requests made after original deadlines are ordinarily denied.
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadlines.
Late extension requests are ordinarily denied.
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.
Extension requests after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.
Extensions generally not granted after deadlines have passed.
Source text: Absent exceptional circumstances, extensions will not be granted after deadlines have already passed.
Extension requests after deadline are ordinarily denied.
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.
Bail modification requests for travel must be made 48 hours in advance.
Source text: Absent an emergency, any such request with respect to travel or the like shall be made at least 48 hours in advance.
Late bail modification requests may be denied.
Source text: Late requests may be denied on that basis alone.
Trials on firm dates; counsel must notify court of scheduling conflicts at conferences or in writing.
Source text: All trials will be scheduled to commence on firm dates. Counsel should notify the Court in person at any conference or in writing of any potential scheduling conflicts that would prevent a trial at a particular time. Counsel should notify the Court and other counsel in writing, at the earliest possible time, of any particular scheduling problems involving witnesses.
Extension requests made after original deadlines are ordinarily denied.
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadlines.
Extension requests after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied.
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.
Pro se parties submit extension requests to Pro Se Intake Office with specified information; proposed Revised Scheduling Order optional.
Source text: 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.
Bankruptcy appeal deadlines can be extended by stipulation filed 2 business days before due date.
Source text: Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.
Extension requests after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied.
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadlines.
Sentencing adjournment requests must be made at least 72 hours before proceeding; late requests viewed with disfavor.
Source text: 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.
Opposition filings allowed within one week of pretrial order.
Source text: 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.
Brief extensions by stipulation require 2 business days advance notice.
Source text: 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.
Out-of-town witnesses or scheduling problems require early application.
Source text: Counsel with out-of-town witnesses or other special scheduling problems may request appropriate consideration by presenting an application well before the trial date.
Sidebar conferences minimized; postpone unless necessary to avoid prejudice.
Source text: 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.
Be on time for court sessions; arrange in advance for other courtroom matters.
Source text: Please be on time for each court session. If you have matters in other courtrooms, arrange in advance to...
Interim discovery deadlines may be extended by written consent of all parties without court application, provided fact discovery is completed by the deadline.
Source text: 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).
Settlement and discovery proceed simultaneously; deadline extensions require written application 2 business days before deadline.
Source text: 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.
Adjournment requests for initial conference follow Rule I(B)(5).
Source text: Requests for adjournments of the initial pretrial conference must be made in accordance with Rule I(B)(5), supra.
Defendant has 14 days after amended complaint to answer, file new motion to dismiss, or rely on previous motion.
Source text: 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.
Other parties must respond to summary judgment pre-motion letter within one week.
Source text: Other parties shall respond similarly within one week.
Extension requests made after deadline are ordinarily denied
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.
Extension requests made after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied.
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.
Extension requests made after deadline are ordinarily denied
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.
Extensions of bankruptcy appeal brief deadlines require stipulation submitted at least 2 business days before due date.
Source text: Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.
Parties may send letter if motion not decided within 120 days of being fully submitted.
Source text: 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.
Late extension/adjournment requests will ordinarily be denied.
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the deadlines for extension or adjournment requests specified in this Paragraph.
If motion not decided within 60 days of being fully briefed, movant's counsel must alert the Court.
Source text: 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.
Motion to join additional parties must be filed within 30 days unless good cause shown.
Source text: Except for good cause shown, any motion to join additional parties must be filed within 30 days from the date of this Order.
Motion to amend pleadings must be filed within 30 days unless good cause shown.
Source text: Except for good cause shown, any motion to amend pleadings must be filed within 30 days from the date of this Order.
Extension requests must be made at least 2 business days before deadline.
Source text: All requests for extensions of deadlines shall be made as soon as a party is aware of the need for the extension and, in any event, no later than two business days prior to the scheduled deadline, absent an emergency.
Adjournment requests must be made at least 2 business days before appearance.
Source text: 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 two business days prior to the scheduled appearance, absent an emergency.
Adjournment is not effective until court grants it via ECF order.
Source text: The appearance is not adjourned unless counsel are thereafter informed – typically by the posting of a signed order on ECF – that the written application has been granted.
Extension requests made after deadline are ordinarily denied.
Source text: Requests for extensions will ordinarily be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.
Extension requests made after deadline expiration are ordinarily denied.
Source text: Requests for extensions ordinarily will be denied if made after the expiration of the original deadline.
Non-urgent matters and scheduled vacations don't constitute good cause
Source text: Non-urgent proceedings in other matters, scheduled vacations, and other commitments known well in advance generally do not constitute good cause.
Repeated adjournment requests may require extraordinary circumstances
Source text: Repeated requests for adjournments or extensions of time may require demonstration of extraordinary circumstances.
Extension requests affecting other deadlines should propose amendments to those deadlines.
Source text: If the extension will affect any other deadlines in the case, the party seeking the extension should propose amendments to those deadlines as well.
Judge McMahon does not automatically grant adjournments or extensions, even if stipulated.
Source text: Judge McMahon does not automatically grant adjournments or extensions of time, even if stipulated by counsel.
Page limit extensions must be requested in writing 5 days before due date (1 day for reply briefs).
Source text: 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.
Blanket extension for filing papers expires May 15, 2020; counsel must apply for extensions thereafter.
Source text: 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.
Deadlines in civil case management orders extended for total of 75 days.
Source text: 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;
Judge McMahon does not routinely grant discovery adjournments or extensions.
Source text: 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).
No additional discovery time granted if deadline has passed.
Source text: 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.
Discovery disputes do not extend deadlines; Judge McMahon must approve extensions in non-pro se cases.
Source text: 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.
Magistrate Judge cannot change deadlines without full case transfer; Judge McMahon rarely grants extensions.
Source text: 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.
Objection to discovery deadline extension requires compliance with pre-motion conference requirements.
Source text: Note: to the extent a party’s adversary objects to a request regarding a discovery deadline, the party must also comply with the conference requirements of paragraph 2.A below.
Late adjournment requests must include reasons and be filed promptly via ECF letter-motion.
Source text: Otherwise, counsel should set forth the reasons for seeking the change in date and must make the application by letter-motion as soon as counsel becomes aware of the need of or potential need for the change.
Last-minute adjournment requests are strongly disfavored and unlikely to be granted.
Source text: Requests for an adjournment on the eve of the scheduled settlement conference are strongly disfavored and not likely to be granted.
Extension requests for word limits must be made 5 days before due date (2 days for reply memoranda).
Source text: Requests to file memoranda exceeding the word limits set forth herein must be by letter-motion at least 5 days prior to the due date, except with respect to reply memoranda, in which case the request must be made at least 2 days prior to the due date.
Parties over 100 miles may be excused from in-person attendance with 14-day advance letter-motion, but must be available by phone.
Source text: If a party resides more than 100 miles from the Courthouse and it would be a great hardship for the party to attend in person, upon written application at least 14 days in advance of the conference in the form of a letter-motion to be filed on ECF, I will sometimes excuse that party's presence, but I will require that party to be available by telephone throughout the settlement conference.
Remote settlement conferences require written application with all parties' consent at least 14 days prior.
Source text: Should the parties wish to have a remote settlement conference, a written application with the consent of all parties must be made to the Court at least 14 days prior to the settlement conference.
Settlement conference date changes without cause require 14-day advance letter-motion; otherwise reasons must be provided.
Source text: A party may make a written application by letter-motion filed on ECF to adjourn or advance the date of the settlement conference without providing cause as long as the application for a change in date is made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled conference date. Otherwise, counsel should set forth the reasons for seeking the change in date and must make the application by letter-motion as soon as
Adjournment requests on the eve of settlement conference are strongly disfavored and telephone requests are never accepted.
Source text: Requests for an adjournment on the eve of the scheduled settlement conference are strongly disfavored and not likely to be granted. In no circumstances will a telephone request for an adjournment be entertained.
Extension requests: 5 days for memoranda, 2 days for reply memoranda.
Source text: Requests to file memoranda exceeding the word limits set forth herein must be by letter-motion at least 5 days prior to the due date, except with respect to reply memoranda, in which case the request must be made at least 2 days prior to the due date.
Extension requests for magistrate-referred matters go to the magistrate judge.
Source text: Requests for extensions regarding a matter that has been referred to a Magistrate Judge shall be addressed to the assigned Magistrate Judge.
Extension request for service must be filed via ECF letter.
Source text: 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.
Emergency adjournment requests within 48 hours require telephone notification to chambers.
Source text: Parties seeking adjournments or extensions of time within 48 hours of a scheduled conference or expiring deadline, or when filing other documents which require immediate attention, shall contact chambers by telephone to alert the Court of the filing.
Requests to schedule witnesses out of order must be made promptly with good cause; untimely requests will be denied.
Source text: Any requests to schedule a witness out of order and/or for a particular day must be made as soon as counsel is aware of the limited availability of that witness. Absent good cause, untimely applications will be denied.
Extension requests for matters referred to Magistrate Judge must be directed to that Magistrate Judge.
Source text: Requests for extensions of deadlines regarding a matter that has been referred to a Magistrate Judge must be directed to that Magistrate Judge.
Deadlines for interrogatories, depositions, and requests to admit may be extended by written consent of all parties without court application, provided fact discovery is completed by the date in paragraph 8(a).
Source text: Any of the deadlines in paragraphs 8(b) through 8(f) 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 8(a).
Extension requests for magistrate-referred matters go to magistrate judge.
Source text: Requests for extensions regarding a matter that has been referred to a Magistrate Judge shall be addressed to the assigned Magistrate Judge.
Criminal adjournment requests with sensitive/confidential information may be submitted by email instead of ECF.
Source text: If such a request in a criminal case contains sensitive or confidential information, it may be submitted by email, to SwainNYSDCorresp@nysd.uscourts.gov, in lieu of electronic filing.
Counsel may extend brief deadlines by joint stipulation up to two business days before due date.
Source text: Counsel may extend the default deadlines by joint stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.
Adjournment/extension requests must be ECF letter-motions, not ordinary letters.
Source text: All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be made in writing and filed on ECF as letter-motions in accordance with Paragraphs 3(C) and 5(A), not as ordinary letters.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance (except emergencies).
Source text: 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
Fact discovery deadlines can be extended by written consent of all parties without court application.
Source text: Any of the deadlines in paragraphs 8(b)–(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 8(a).
Expert discovery interim deadlines can be extended by written consent of all parties without court application.
Source text: The interim deadlines in paragraphs 9(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 9(b).
Requesting party must notify all parties of court's decision on extension/adjournment.
Source text: The party requesting an extension or adjournment shall be responsible for notifying all other parties of the Court’s disposition of the request.
Parties can extend Local Civil Rule 6.1 deadlines by agreement disclosed to the Court.
Source text: The parties may extend the deadlines set forth in Local Civil Rule 6.1 by an agreed-upon schedule, which, unless the Court orders otherwise, shall govern as long as such schedule is disclosed to the Court in a letter or
Pro se parties submit extension requests to Pro Se Office with Rule 2(D) information, proposed order optional.
Source text: Requests for extensions by pro se parties should be submitted to the Pro Se Office, and shall include the information specified in Rule 2(D), except that a pro se party may, but is not required to, submit a proposed Revised Scheduling Order.
Counsel may extend bankruptcy appeal deadlines by stipulation filed 2 business days before due date.
Source text: Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.
Opposition to extension/adjournment requests may file reply within 2 business days.
Source text: Any party opposing the request may file a short reply within two business days in accordance with Paragraph 3(A).
Discovery extension requests past Case Management Order deadline go to Judge Karas; others go to magistrate judge with ECF copy.
Source text: 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.
Rule section on adjournment/extension requests
Source text: Requests for Adjournments or Extension of Time.
Rule section on sentencing adjournments
Source text: Adjournments
TRO applications without adversary consent must be filed at mutually agreeable time.
Source text: If a party's adversary has been notified but does not consent to temporary injunctive relief, the party seeking a restraining order must file the application at a time mutually agreeable to it and the adversary, so that the Court may have the benefit of advocacy from both sides in deciding whether to grant temporary injunctive relief.
Court will review default judgment motion and may set hearing date if appropriate.
Source text: The Court will review the motion for default judgment and, if appropriate, issue an order setting a date and time for a default judgment hearing.
Deadlines can be extended by stipulation up to two business days before due date
Source text: Counsel may extend the default deadlines by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.
Bankruptcy appeal brief deadlines may be extended by stipulation submitted 2 business days before due date.
Source text: Counsel may extend these dates by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than two business days before the brief is due.
Interim deadlines may be extended by consent without court application.
Source text: The following interim deadlines may be extended by the parties on consent without application to the Court, provided that the parties meet the deadline for completing fact discovery set forth in ¶ 7 above.
Court independently reviews all adjournment requests
Source text: The Court will independently review all requests for extensions and adjournments and will not automatically grant stipulated agreements as to scheduling.
Deadlines in paragraphs 7(b) through 7(h) can be extended by written consent of all parties without court application, provided fact discovery is completed by paragraph 7(a) deadline.
Source text: Any of the deadlines in paragraphs 7(b) through 7(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 7(a).
Settlement conference dates may be changed without cause if requested at least one week in advance via ECF letter-motion.
Source text: A Party may make a written application by letter-motion filed on ECF consistent with Rule I.C. of the Court’s Individual Practices to adjourn or advance the date of the settlement conference without providing cause if the application for a change in date is made at least one week prior to the scheduled conference date.
If case settles before conference, file ECF letter-motion to adjourn sine die.
Source text: 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.
Settlement conference scheduling does not affect other case deadlines.
Source text: The scheduling of a settlement conference has no effect on any deadlines or other pending obligations in the case.
Oral argument may be requested by letter when motion is fully briefed
Source text: Parties may request oral argument when the motion has been fully briefed. This request should be made by letter in accordance with the
Conference date is not changed unless ordered by the Court.
Source text: The conference date is not changed unless and until ordered by the Court.
How do I request an adjournment or extension in Southern District of New York?
Southern District of New York rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include adversary position. Parties must seek consent from opposing parties before requesting adjournments or extensions.
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