Southern District of New York Chambers Communication Rules

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Gestures, facial expressions, and audible comments by counsel table are prohibited.

(16) Counsel must admonish all persons at counsel table that gestures, facial expressions, audible comments, or the like, as manifestations of approval or disapproval during the testimony of witnesses, or at any other time, are absolutely prohibited.

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Only one attorney per party may examine/cross-examine each witness; objector gets cross.

(14) Only one attorney for each party shall examine, or cross-examine, each witness. The attorney stating objections, if any, during direct examination, will be the attorney recognized for cross-examination.

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The moving party should then email chambers at SwainNYSDCorresp@nysd.uscourts.gov, giving notice of the filing and the time frame requested for Court action.

The moving party should then email chambers at SwainNYSDCorresp@nysd.uscourts.gov, giving notice of the filing and the time frame requested for Court action.

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Pro se parties must submit all filings and communications through the Pro Se Intake Unit.

Pro se parties are directed to submit all filings and communications addressed to Judge Swain, whether related to a case pending before the Court, or to a matter the party wishes to direct to Judge Swain in her capacity as Chief Judge, through the Court’s Pro Se Intake Unit.

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All letters to the Court must be filed electronically on ECF unless sealed or containing sensitive/confidential information.

Communications with Chambers must be by letter. Unless there is a request to file a letter under seal or a letter contains sensitive or confidential information that the sender believes should not be filed electronically (see subdivision A.5 below), all letters to the Court must be filed electronically on the ECF system.

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Pro se parties must contact Pro Se Intake Unit for sealed filing direction.

Pro se parties who wish to seek permission to file documents under seal, and who do not have permission to file documents electronically, are directed to contact the Court’s Pro Se Intake Unit, at the contact information provided on the Court’s website, see https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/prose/role-of-the-prose-intake- unit/contact, for appropriate direction.

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Pro se filings must go through Pro Se Intake Unit, not directly to chambers.

All filings and communications from by pro se parties must be filed through the Pro Se Intake Unit, and must not be emailed, mailed, or faxed directly to chambers.

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Pro se parties should not call chambers; use Pro Se Intake Unit instead.

pro se parties should not call chambers; procedural questions should instead be addressed to the Court’s Pro Se Intake Unit.

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Letters filed on ECF must additionally be sent to Chambers by mail or by fax (if 5 pages or under).

Letters filed on ECF must also be sent to Chambers, either by mail or, if five pages or under, by fax.

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Counsel must not appear on return date; Court schedules oral argument only if desired.

Counsel shall not appear in Court on the return date. The Court will schedule the date and time for argument if it desires argument.

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Adjournment or extension requests filed on ECF must also be sent to Chambers by hard copy or fax.

DO NOT file requests for adjournments or extensions of time on ECF without also sending a hard copy or fax of the request to Chambers.

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Hard copies of all letters must be sent to Chambers via mail or Court Security Officer (not direct delivery), with simultaneous delivery to all counsel, and the Court must not be copied on inter-counsel correspondence.

Parties shall send to Chambers a hard copy of all letters. Copies of letters to Chambers shall simultaneously be delivered to all counsel in no less speedy a manner than the method of delivery to the Court. Counsel shall not copy the Court on correspondence between and among them. Copies of all documents shall either be mailed to Chambers or left with the Court Security Officer at the Worth Street entrance of the Courthouse. Papers shall not be delivered directly to Chambers unless special permission to do so is granted.

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Letter fax to chambers

Faxes may be sent only: for urgent matters requiring an immediate response from Chambers; to request an adjournment or extension of time as provided by Rule 1.D; or to make a technology request as provided by Rule 1.F. Faxes should be brief and may not exceed 5 pages without special permission from Chambers. Do not follow faxes with a hard copy.

Faxes may be sent only: for urgent matters requiring an immediate response from Chambers; to request an adjournment or extension of time as provided by Rule 1.D; or to make a technology request as provided by Rule 1.F. Faxes should be brief and may not exceed 5 pages without special permission from Chambers. Do not follow faxes with a hard copy.

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Only Liaison Counsel may contact Chambers by telephone except for good cause.

Except for good cause, only Liaison Counsel may contact Chambers by telephone.

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Permission is required for all hand deliveries to chambers.

Permission for all hand deliveries to chambers remains necessary.

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Fax communications of 21+ pages require permission, granted only in urgent circumstances.

Written communications of twenty-one (21) pages or more may only be faxed with permission. Permission is likely to be granted only in urgent circumstances. No hard copy should be sent if permission is given to fax the document.

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All communications with the Court by a pro se party must be mailed to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 200, New York, New York 10007. No documents or court filings should be sent directly to chambers.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party must be mailed to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 200, New York, New York 10007. No documents or court filings should be sent directly to chambers.

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Represented parties must email pretrial documents to chambers in PDF and Word formats.

At the time of filing, a represented party must e-mail these documents to the Court (Torres_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) in both PDF and Microsoft Word formats.

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Pro se parties must send all communications to Pro Se Intake Unit, not directly to chambers.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party must be mailed to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 200, New York, New York 10007. No documents or court filings should be sent directly to chambers.

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Represented parties must email pretrial documents to court in PDF and Word formats.

At the time of filing, a represented party must e-mail these documents to the Court (Torres_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) in both PDF and Microsoft Word formats.

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Parties must email a letter requesting permission to bring computers/printers into the courthouse at least 10 business days before trial/hearing.

Any party seeking to bring such equipment into the Courthouse shall email a letter to the Court at least ten business days in advance of the relevant trial or hearing requesting permission to use such equipment.

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If adversary notified but doesn't consent to TRO, parties must coordinate with chambers to schedule hearing for both sides to be heard.

If a party’s adversary has been notified but does not consent to temporary injunctive relief, the party seeking a restraining order shall call or email chambers in order to determine a time mutually agreeable to the Court, the party, and its adversary, so that the Court may have the benefit of advocacy from both sides in deciding whether to grant temporary injunctive relief.

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Parties seeking a TRO must immediately call or email chambers to report adversary notification status and consent, or Rule 65(b) applicability; if adversary notified but doesn't consent, must contact chambers to schedule a mutually agreeable hearing time.

As soon as a party decides to seek a temporary restraining order, he or she shall call or email chambers and state whether: (1) he or she has notified the adversary and if the adversary consents to temporary injunctive relief or (2) the requirements of Rule 65(b) are satisfied and no notice is necessary. If a party's adversary has been notified but does not consent to temporary injunctive relief, the party seeking a restraining order shall call or email chambers in order to determine a time mutually agreeable to the Court, the party, and its adversary, so that the Court may have the benefit of advocacy from both sides in deciding whether to grant temporary injunctive relief.

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Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergencies requiring immediate attention.

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergencies requiring immediate attention.

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Email to chambers

Parties must notify chambers immediately when seeking TRO, stating whether adversary was notified and consented or Rule 65(b) applies.

As soon as a party decides to seek a temporary restraining order, he or she shall call or email chambers and state whether: (1) he or she has notified the adversary and if the adversary consents to temporary injunctive relief or (2) the requirements of Rule 65(b) are satisfied and no notice is necessary.

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Faxes to chambers require prior authorization.

Faxes to chambers are permitted only with prior authorization.

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As soon as a party decides to seek a temporary restraining order, he or she shall call or email chambers and state whether: (1) he or she has notified the adversary and if the adversary consents to temporary injunctive relief or (2) the requirements of Rule 65(b) are satisfied and no notice is necessary.

As soon as a party decides to seek a temporary restraining order, he or she shall call or email chambers and state whether: (1) he or she has notified the adversary and if the adversary consents to temporary injunctive relief or (2) the requirements of Rule 65(b) are satisfied and no notice is necessary.

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In addition to being filed on ECF, the proposed voir dire questions, requests to charge and verdict form should be emailed as single MS Word documents to ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

In addition to being filed on ECF, the proposed voir dire questions, requests to charge and verdict form should be emailed as single MS Word documents to ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Letters should be filed on ECF with courtesy copies emailed to Chambers as PDF with specific subject line format.

Generally, letters should be filed electronically on ECF and courtesy copies should be emailed to Chambers at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov as a .pdf attachment, with all counsel copied on the email. Counsel should include the case caption, docket number, and a brief description in the subject line of every email sent to Chambers. Example: Jane v. John; 12 Civ. 0000; Defendant’s request for a Pre-Motion Conference.

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Email to chambers

Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Carter, the parties should immediately email Chambers at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov to arrange for a prompt conference, at which the defendant will be present, in order to set a discovery and motion schedule. The Assistant United States Attorney should deliver a courtesy copy of the indictment and the criminal complaint, if one exists, to Chambers as soon as practicable.

Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Carter, the parties should immediately email Chambers at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov to arrange for a prompt conference, at which the defendant will be present, in order to set a discovery and motion schedule. The Assistant United States Attorney should deliver a courtesy copy of the indictment and the criminal complaint, if one exists, to Chambers as soon as practicable.

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Email to chambers

In addition to being filed on ECF, the proposed voir dire questions, requests to charge and verdict form should be emailed as single MS Word documents to ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov

In addition to being filed on ECF, the proposed voir dire questions, requests to charge and verdict form should be emailed as single MS Word documents to ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov

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In order for an attorney to bring into the Courthouse any computer, printer, or other electronic equipment not qualifying as a “personal electronic device,” specific authorization is required by prior Court Order. Any party seeking to bring such equipment into the Courthouse should send a letter to Chambers at least 10 business days in advance of the relevant trial or hearing requesting permission to use such equipment. The request letter should identify the type(s) of equipment to be used and the name(s) of the attorney(s) who will be using the equipment. Chambers will coordinate with the District Executive’s Office to issue the Order and forward a copy to counsel. The Order must be shown upon bringing the equipment into the Courthouse.

In order for an attorney to bring into the Courthouse any computer, printer, or other electronic equipment not qualifying as a “personal electronic device,” specific authorization is required by prior Court Order. Any party seeking to bring such equipment into the Courthouse should send a letter to Chambers at least 10 business days in advance of the relevant trial or hearing requesting permission to use such equipment. The request letter should identify the type(s) of equipment to be used and the name(s) of the attorney(s) who will be using the equipment. Chambers will coordinate with the District Executive’s Office to issue the Order and forward a copy to counsel. The Order must be shown upon bringing the equipment into the Courthouse.

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Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Carter, the parties should immediately email Chambers at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov to arrange for a prompt conference, at which the defendant will be present, in order to set a discovery and motion schedule.

Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Carter, the parties should immediately email Chambers at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov to arrange for a prompt conference, at which the defendant will be present, in order to set a discovery and motion schedule.

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Parties must email list of counsel and phone numbers 24 hours before teleconference.

At least 24 hours before a scheduled teleconference, the parties must jointly email to the Court a list of counsel who may speak during the teleconference. No more than one individual should be designated to speak on behalf of each party. The email should also provide the telephone numbers from which counsel expect to join the call.

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Broadcasting or recording court conferences is prohibited by law.

Broadcasting or recording of any court conference is prohibited by law.

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If a party wishes to engage the Court in this manner, all parties in attendance at the deposition must make themselves available and email the Court jointly.

If a party wishes to engage the Court in this manner, all parties in attendance at the deposition must make themselves available and email the Court jointly.

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Mobile phones must be turned off in courtroom at all times or may be forfeited.

If permitted by the Standing Order, mobile telephones are permitted inside the Courtroom, but they MUST be kept turned off at all times. Non-compliance with this rule may result in forfeiture of the device for the remainder of the proceedings.

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Electronic device access requests must be submitted at least 3 business days before trial/hearing or may be denied.

If required by the Standing Order, counsel seeking to bring a device into the Courthouse shall submit an Electronic Device and Wi-Fi Access Request Form, available on the Court’s website, to the Court by e-mail as early as possible—and certainly no later than three business days before the start of the trial or hearing. Requests submitted later than three business days prior to the relevant trial or hearing may be denied on that basis alone.

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Native calculation files must be emailed to Chambers when supporting proposed damages in default judgment proceedings.

iii. if the proposed damages are supported by calculations, native versions of the files with calculations (i.e., versions of the files in their original format, such as in ".xlsx"), which shall be emailed to Chambers;

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Pro se parties cannot call court directly; must contact Pro Se Office

Pro se parties may not call the Court directly. Any questions should be directed to the Pro Se Office at (212) 805-0175.

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Email

All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be in writing and delivered in person, mailed, or emailed as a PDF to ProSe@nysd.uscourts.gov.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be in writing and delivered in person, mailed, or emailed as a PDF to ProSe@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Email to intake unit

All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be in writing and delivered in person, mailed, or emailed as a PDF to ProSe@nysd.uscourts.gov. No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be in writing and delivered in person, mailed, or emailed as a PDF to ProSe@nysd.uscourts.gov. No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers.

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Email to chambers

Pro se parties cannot send documents directly to chambers

No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers.

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Pro se parties are prohibited from calling the Court directly and must direct questions to the Pro Se Office.

Pro se parties may not call the Court directly. Any questions should be directed to the Pro Se Office at (212) 805-0175.

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Electronic device request form must be submitted by email at least 3 business days before trial/hearing

If required by the Standing Order, counsel seeking to bring a device into the Courthouse shall submit an Electronic Device and Wi-Fi Access Request Form, available on the Court’s website, to the Court by email as early as possible — and certainly no later than three business days before the start of the trial or hearing.

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Email to chambers

When a defendant is pleading guilty pursuant to a plea agreement or a cooperation agreement, a copy of the agreement, signed or unsigned, ordinarily must be received by Chambers at least two business days before the scheduled plea. Where the Government is providing a Pimentel letter, a copy of the Pimentel letter must be received by Chambers at least two business days before the scheduled plea. These documents should be emailed to the Court.

When a defendant is pleading guilty pursuant to a plea agreement or a cooperation agreement, a copy of the agreement, signed or unsigned, ordinarily must be received by Chambers at least two business days before the scheduled plea. Where the Government is providing a Pimentel letter, a copy of the Pimentel letter must be received by Chambers at least two business days before the scheduled plea. These documents should be emailed to the Court.

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Mobile phones allowed in courtroom but must be turned off

If permitted by the Standing Order, mobile telephones are permitted inside the Courtroom, but they MUST be always turned off.

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Email to chambers

Government counsel must email Chambers immediately upon case assignment to arrange initial conference/arraignment.

Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Subramanian, the Assistant United States Attorney shall immediately email Chambers to arrange for a prompt conference/arraignment.

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Letter ecf to chambers

Parties must jointly write to the Court 24 hours before a status conference with updates.

No later than 24 hours prior to a scheduled status conference, the parties shall jointly write to the Court to provide any updates and preview what they wish to discuss at the conference.

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Email to chambers

Emailing of Documents to Chambers. At the same time, the party should email to Chambers: (1) a clean (i.e., unredacted) copy of the document; (2) a copy of the document highlighting the information that has been redacted in the ECF filing; and (3) an unredacted copy of the letter-motion seeking leave to file should the party also be seeking leave to file that letter-motion with redactions or under seal.

Emailing of Documents to Chambers. At the same time, the party should email to Chambers: (1) a clean (i.e., unredacted) copy of the document; (2) a copy of the document highlighting the information that has been redacted in the ECF filing; and (3) an unredacted copy of the letter-motion seeking leave to file should the party also be seeking leave to file that letter-motion with redactions or under seal.

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Faxes to Chambers are prohibited unless prior approval is obtained.

Faxes are not permitted except with prior approval of Chambers.

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Email to chambers

If the party is prepared to seek relief on notice to the adverse party, the party seeking relief should simultaneously file its papers on ECF, serve them on all other parties, and then email Chambers.

If the party is prepared to seek relief on notice to the adverse party, the party seeking relief should simultaneously file its papers on ECF, serve them on all other parties, and then email Chambers.

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Counsel required by Standing Order M10-468 to bring electronic devices must submit request form via email to Court no later than 3 business days before trial/hearing; late requests may be denied.

If required by the Standing Order, counsel seeking to bring a device into the Courthouse shall submit an Electronic Device and Wi-Fi Access Request Form, available on the Court’s website, to the Court by e-mail as early as possible—and certainly no later than three business days before the start of the trial or hearing. Requests submitted later than three business days prior to the relevant trial or hearing may be denied on that basis alone.

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Parties modifying the Model Protective Order beyond caption and signatures must email a redline of changes to Chambers; court disfavors such modifications.

Order in any way other than conforming the caption and signatures, they must provide a redline indicating all such modifications by email to Chambers. The Court disfavors modifications to the Court’s Model Protective Order.

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counsel are required to identify themselves every time they speak. Counsel should spell any proper names for the court reporter and take special care not to interrupt or speak over one another.

counsel are required to identify themselves every time they speak. Counsel should spell any proper names for the court reporter and take special care not to interrupt or speak over one another.

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Proposed joint pretrial order must be submitted by email to the Court.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, at least 14 days prior to the scheduled final pretrial conference, the parties shall both file on ECF, as a “Joint Pretrial Statement,” and submit by email to the Court a proposed joint pretrial order,

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Email to chambers

If the party seeking relief believes that Rule 65(b)(1)’s requirements can be met and a temporary restraining order should issue without notice to the adverse party, the party should file its papers on ECF under seal (or, if ECF is not a viable option, by email to Chambers) and then email Chambers providing notice.

If the party seeking relief believes that Rule 65(b)(1)’s requirements can be met and a temporary restraining order should issue without notice to the adverse party, the party should file its papers on ECF under seal (or, if ECF is not a viable option, by email to Chambers) and then email Chambers providing notice.

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Broadcasting or recording any court conference is prohibited.

Broadcasting or recording of any court conference is prohibited by law.

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Email to chambers

Parties must jointly email the Court a list of speaking counsel (max one per party) and phone numbers at least 24 hours before teleconferences.

At least 24 hours before a scheduled teleconference, the parties must jointly email to the Court a list of counsel who may speak during the teleconference. No more than one individual should be designated to speak on behalf of each party. The email should also provide the telephone numbers from which counsel expect to join the call.

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Permission required 3 business days in advance for certain electronic devices.

Attorneys who, under the Standing Order, require the court’s permission to bring a Personal Electronic Device into the Courthouse, and all attorneys wishing to bring a General Purpose Computing Device (as defined in the Standing Order) into the Courthouse, must request the court’s permission three (3) business days in advance.

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Letter ecf to chambers

Letters to chambers must be filed on ECF with courtesy copy to chambers email, except for sealed/sensitive/confidential letters or parties without ECF access.

Letters. Except as otherwise provided below, communications with chambers shall be by letter, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Unless there is a request to file a letter under seal or a letter contains sensitive or confidential information or the party does not have access to the Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system, letters must be filed electronically on the ECF system (with a courtesy copy emailed to the chambers email address, chambersnysdseibel@nysd.uscourts.gov, as described below). If one of the exceptions described in the previous sentence applies, a PDF version of a letter may be emailed to the chambers email address or delivered in hard copy. If a letter is filed electronically on ECF, a PDF of the filed version of that letter must also be e-mailed to chambersnysdseibel@nysd.uscourts.gov. Failure to email a PDF courtesy copy may mean that the letter does not come to the Court’s attention in a timely manner. Letters solely between parties or their counsel or otherwise not addressed to the Court may not be filed on ECF or otherwise sent to the Court.

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Chambers communications generally must be made by letter, with copies delivered to all counsel at the same time, subject to stated exceptions.

Except as otherwise provided below, communications with chambers shall be by letter, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

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Email to chambers

A party must obtain chambers' permission before using email beyond the specified permitted uses.

If a party believes an exception to this rule is warranted, it must obtain permission from chambers before using email other than as outlined above.

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Email

The email should: (1) include the word “URGENT” in the subject line; (2) provide a telephone number at which the filing party and any other relevant parties can be reached; and (3) except for ex parte applications, provide the relevant parties’ availability for a conference in the next few days.

The email should: (1) include the word “URGENT” in the subject line; (2) provide a telephone number at which the filing party and any other relevant parties can be reached; and (3) except for ex parte applications, provide the relevant parties’ availability for a conference in the next few days.

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Parties may not communicate directly with chambers by email, subject to the expressly stated permitted uses of email.

Parties may not communicate with chambers directly by email.

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Letter ecf to chambers

Except as otherwise provided below, communications with the Court shall be by letter, which shall be filed electronically on ECF.

Except as otherwise provided below, communications with the Court shall be by letter, which shall be filed electronically on ECF.

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Fax/email to court requires prior permission and must copy all parties.

If a party wishes to fax or email a document to the Court, it must obtain prior permission to do so. The fax or email must indicate who in Chambers provided such permission, and must be copied to all counsel and unrepresented parties.

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Phone

(914) 390-4167

Call Donna Hilbert for docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters during business hours.

Please call Donna Hilbert, Courtroom Deputy Clerk, at (914) 390-4167, during regular business hours.

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Criminal cases require immediate initial conference with defendant present.

Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Briccetti, the parties shall immediately arrange with the Courtroom Deputy for a prompt initial conference, at which the defendant will be present.

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Email to chambers

In addition to being filed in the normal manner, voir dire questions, joint requests to charge, and a joint verdict form should be emailed to Judge Briccetti's law clerk. Counsel should call Chambers at (914) 390-4166 to make arrangements for same.

In addition to being filed in the normal manner, voir dire questions, joint requests to charge, and a joint verdict form should be emailed to Judge Briccetti's law clerk. Counsel should call Chambers at (914) 390-4166 to make arrangements for same.

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Telephone calls to chambers are only permitted for immediate attention situations.

Except as provided below, telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in situations requiring immediate attention. In such situations, call Chambers at (914) 390-4166.

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Letter fax to chambers

Counsel should fax a copy of such requests to chambers as 212-805-6426 in addition to filing same on ECF.

Counsel should fax a copy of such requests to chambers as 212-805-6426 in addition to filing same on ECF.

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Phone to intake unit

Phone

(212) 805-0175

Pro se litigants must contact Pro Se Intake Unit only, not Chambers, by phone during business hours.

Pro se litigants may not contact Chambers by phone, fax or email, but must direct all communications through the Pro Se Intake Unit, which can be reached at (212) 805-0175 during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except federal holidays). We will not respond to communications from pro se litigants who try to contact chambers by any other means.

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Documents longer than 10 pages cannot be faxed without prior authorization.

No document longer than 10 pages may be faxed without prior authorization.

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Phone to intake unit

Phone

(212) 805-0175

Pro se parties should contact Pro Se Intake Unit at (212) 805-0175, not chambers.

A party who does not have an attorney should not call Chambers. The Court has an office dedicated to parties without attorneys, called the Pro Se Intake Unit. It may be reached at (212) 805-0175 during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except federal holidays).

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Telephone calls to chambers are prohibited except for real emergencies.

Telephone calls to Chambers are not permitted, except in the case of a real emergency. Judge McMahon’s deputy clerk and law clerks will not discuss cases or clarify rules over the telephone. Any requests for clarification should be submitted in writing.

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Faxing courtesy copies to chambers is prohibited unless court directs otherwise.

Courtesy copies of motions and supporting papers may not be faxed to Chambers unless the Court specifically directs that fax be used. If the Court has specifically directed parties to communicate with Chambers via fax, do not follow with a hard copy.

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All communications with Chambers on any subject must be in writing and filed via ECF, with copies delivered simultaneously to all counsel or pro se parties. Do not send copies of correspondence between counsel to the Court. Courtesy copies of all pleadings and motions. Sealed documents should be electronically filed in accordance with Part V.A, infra. Do not send courtesy copies of other documents to Chambers.

All communications with Chambers on any subject must be in writing and filed via ECF, with copies delivered simultaneously to all counsel or pro se parties. Do not send copies of correspondence between counsel to the Court. Courtesy copies of all pleadings and motions. Sealed documents should be electronically filed in accordance with Part V.A, infra. Do not send courtesy copies of other documents to Chambers.

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Chambers will not accept faxes from pro se litigants; they must file with Pro Se Clerk’s Office.

Under no circumstances will Chambers accept faxes from pro se litigants. If pro se litigants send faxes to Chambers, the faxes will be ignored. Pro se litigants must instead file all papers that they want Judge McMahon to read with the Pro Se Clerk’s Office.

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Emails to chambers email addresses will be ignored.

Do not send emails to any email address in chambers. Any email sent to a chambers email address will be ignored.

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Phone

Phone

(212) 805-6325

Emergency phone numbers for civil (212-805-6325) and criminal (212-805-6329) matters.

In case of a real emergency, the attorney for a represented party in a civil matter may call (212) 805-6325, and should include opposing counsel on the call. An attorney with a pressing issue in a criminal matter may call (212) 805-6329.

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Letter ecf to chambers

First discovery dispute requires letter to Chambers via ECF for Magistrate Judge referral.

The first time there is a discovery dispute that counsel cannot resolve on their own, file a letter to Chambers via ECF and ask for an order of reference to the Magistrate Judge for discovery supervision. Thereafter, go directly to the Magistrate Judge for resolution of discovery disputes; do not contact Judge McMahon.

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Telephonic appearances never permitted for trials or evidentiary hearings.

Requests will never be granted for trials or evidentiary hearings, for which all counsel and witnesses must appear in person.

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Telephonic appearances are not permitted in lieu of personal appearances unless the Court has provided prior written permission for a party to appear telephonically. A request to appear by telephone must be made in writing at least two business days prior to the scheduled appearance and must state the reason why an exception should be made.

Telephonic appearances are not permitted in lieu of personal appearances unless the Court has provided prior written permission for a party to appear telephonically. A request to appear by telephone must be made in writing at least two business days prior to the scheduled appearance and must state the reason why an exception should be made.

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Counsel must dial in at least 10 minutes before scheduled hearing.

It is counsel’s responsibility to dial into the call not later than 10 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing.

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Multiple participants only allowed with full compliance with all procedures.

Telephonic appearances by multiple participants are only possible when there is compliance with every procedural requirement.

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Must mute phone until matter is called to avoid interfering with other hearings.

You must place your phone on “mute” until your matter is called to ensure the quality of the record and to avoid interfering with other hearings in progress.

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Prohibited phone types for telephonic appearances except extreme emergencies.

The use of car phones, cellular phones, speaker phones, public telephone booths, or phones in other public places is prohibited except in the most extreme emergencies.

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Sanctions for procedural deviations include calendar removal, continuance, monetary penalties, or permanent telephonic appearance prohibition.

Sanctions may be imposed when there is any deviation from the required procedures or the court determines that a person’s conduct makes telephonic appearances inappropriate. Sanctions may include dropping a matter from calendar, continuing the hearing, proceeding in the absence of an unavailable participant, a monetary sanction, and/or a permanent prohibition against a person appearing telephonically.

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Requests should be submitted electronically via CM-ECF or via fax to (212) 805-6326.

Requests should be submitted electronically via CM-ECF or via fax to (212) 805-6326.

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Telephonic appearances must be arranged by 12:00 p.m. the day before via CourtCall.

After the Court has given written permission for a party to appear telephonically, the appearance must be arranged, not later than 12:00 p.m. the day prior to the hearing, by calling CourtCall at (866) 582-6878 or (310) 342-0888 or going to www.courtcall.com.

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Emails sent to any chambers email address are prohibited and will be ignored.

Do not send emails to any email address in chambers. Any email sent to a chambers email address will be ignored.

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Telephone calls to Chambers are only permitted in real emergencies; deputy clerks and law clerks will not discuss cases or clarify rules by phone, and such requests must be submitted in writing.

Telephone calls to Chambers are not permitted, except in the case of a real emergency. Judge McMahon’s deputy clerk and law clerks will not discuss cases or clarify rules over the telephone. Any requests for clarification should be submitted in writing.

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Civil matters: (212) 805-6325; Criminal matters: (212) 805-6329

In case of a real emergency, the attorney for a represented party in a civil matter may call (212) 805-6325, and should include opposing counsel on the call. An attorney with a pressing issue in a criminal matter may call (212) 805-6329.

In case of a real emergency, the attorney for a represented party in a civil matter may call (212) 805-6325, and should include opposing counsel on the call. An attorney with a pressing issue in a criminal matter may call (212) 805-6329.

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(212) 805-0175

Pro se parties are prohibited from calling Chambers; they must contact the Pro Se Intake Unit at (212) 805-0175 during business hours (8:30a-5p M-F except federal holidays).

A party who does not have an attorney should not call Chambers. The Court has an office dedicated to parties without attorneys, called the Pro Se Intake Unit. It may be reached at (212) 805-0175 during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except federal holidays).

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Chambers will not accept faxes from pro se litigants; any such faxes are ignored, and pro se litigants must file papers with the Pro Se Clerk’s Office.

Under no circumstances will Chambers accept faxes from pro se litigants. If pro se litigants send faxes to Chambers, the faxes will be ignored. Pro se litigants must instead file all papers that they want Judge McMahon to read with the Pro Se Clerk’s Office.

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Documents longer than 10 pages cannot be faxed to Chambers without prior authorization.

No document longer than 10 pages may be faxed without prior authorization.

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Should either party file Objections to an order of the Magistrate Judge pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 72, that party should also file a letter addressed to Judge McMahon to notify her that Rule 72 Objections were filed. Please include the docket number of the filing in the letter.

Should either party file Objections to an order of the Magistrate Judge pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 72, that party should also file a letter addressed to Judge McMahon to notify her that Rule 72 Objections were filed. Please include the docket number of the filing in the letter.

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Any party with a scheduling problem should bring it to the Court’s attention by letter.

Any party with a scheduling problem should bring it to the Court’s attention by letter.

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Requests to appear by telephone at conferences must be submitted via ECF at least two days before the scheduled conference date.

Requests to appear at a conference by telephone must be made by ECF at least two days before the scheduled conference date, in accordance with Judge McMahon’s rules for telephonic appearances, available at http://nysd.uscourts.gov/judge/Mcmahon. Such requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Phone

(212) 805-0175

Pro se litigants are prohibited from contacting Chambers directly via phone/fax/email; all communications must go through the Pro Se Intake Unit during specified hours.

Pro se litigants may not contact Chambers by phone, fax or email, but must direct all communications through the Pro Se Intake Unit, which can be reached at (212) 805-0175 during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except federal holidays). We will not respond to communications from pro se litigants who try to contact chambers by any other means.

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Faxing courtesy copies of motions and supporting papers to Chambers is prohibited unless the Court directs fax use; no hard copy follow-up is needed if fax is used as directed.

Courtesy copies of motions and supporting papers may not be faxed to Chambers unless the Court specifically directs that fax be used. If the Court has specifically directed parties to communicate with Chambers via fax, do not follow with a hard copy.

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All communications with Chambers must be written, filed via ECF, and copies delivered to all parties; copies of counsel correspondence must not be sent to the Court.

All communications with Chambers on any subject must be in writing and filed via ECF, with copies delivered simultaneously to all counsel or pro se parties. Do not send copies of correspondence between counsel to the Court.

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Faxes to chambers require prior permission

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted without express prior permission.

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Attorneys’ use of personal electronic devices (including mobile phones) and general purpose computing devices (such as laptops and tablets) within the Courthouse and its environs is governed by Standing Order M10-468. When Court permission is required under the Standing Order, attorneys seeking to bring electronic devices to the Court should email a completed Model Court Order to HoNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov no later than five business days before the relevant trial or hearing. Upon the Court’s approval, Chambers will coordinate with the District Executive’s Office to issue the order and forward a copy to counsel. The order must be presented upon bringing the electronic device(s) into the Courthouse. If permitted by the Standing Order, mobile telephones are permitted inside the Courtroom, but they MUST be kept turned off at all times.

Attorneys’ use of personal electronic devices (including mobile phones) and general purpose computing devices (such as laptops and tablets) within the Courthouse and its environs is governed by Standing Order M10-468. When Court permission is required under the Standing Order, attorneys seeking to bring electronic devices to the Court should email a completed Model Court Order to HoNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov no later than five business days before the relevant trial or hearing. Upon the Court’s approval, Chambers will coordinate with the District Executive’s Office to issue the order and forward a copy to counsel. The order must be presented upon bringing the electronic device(s) into the Courthouse. If permitted by the Standing Order, mobile telephones are permitted inside the Courtroom, but they MUST be kept turned off at all times.

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Pro se parties cannot send documents directly to chambers.

No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers.

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All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be in writing and filed on ECF or sent to the Pro Se Office by email as a PDF, delivered in person, or physically mailed as described in Section 3(b) below.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be in writing and filed on ECF or sent to the Pro Se Office by email as a PDF, delivered in person, or physically mailed as described in Section 3(b) below.

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Only one attorney may speak per party in remote conferences without Court permission.

Absent permission of the Court, no more than one attorney shall speak on behalf of any party.

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Notice of temporary restraining order filing must be emailed to Chambers.

The moving party must email HoNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov giving notice of the filing and the time frame requested for Court action.

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Email letter-motions for alternative filing methods to HoNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov as PDF attachments with specific subject line requirements.

Any party unable to comply with the requirement for electronic filing under seal on ECF, or who believes that a particular document should not be electronically filed at all, shall file a letter-motion by email, seeking leave of the Court to file in a different manner. Such letter-motions may be emailed to HoNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov as text-searchable PDF attachments, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel. In the subject line, the cover email should state clearly: (1) the caption of the case, including the lead party names and docket number; and (2) a brief description of the nature of the request. Parties shall not include substantive communications in the body of the email.

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Email completed Model Court Order to HoNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov at least 5 business days before trial/hearing to request permission for electronic devices.

Attorneys’ use of personal electronic devices (including mobile phones) and general purpose computing devices (such as laptops and tablets) within the Courthouse and its environs is governed by Standing Order M10-468. When Court permission is required under the Standing Order, attorneys seeking to bring electronic devices to the Court should email a completed Model Court Order to HoNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov no later than five business days before the relevant trial or hearing. Upon the Court’s approval, Chambers will coordinate with the District Executive’s Office to issue the order and forward a copy to counsel. The order must be presented upon bringing the electronic device(s) into the Courthouse.

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Counsel should request permission before approaching the bench or the witness box, and any document that counsel wishes to have the Court examine should be handed to the Courtroom Deputy.

Counsel should request permission before approaching the bench or the witness box, and any document that counsel wishes to have the Court examine should be handed to the Courtroom Deputy.

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Substitution of counsel requires scheduling conference with Courtroom Deputy; all parties must attend.

When there is a substitution of defense counsel, counsel of record must contact the Courtroom Deputy to schedule a conference. At the conference, the Court will address the application by defense counsel to be relieved. The defendant, defense counsel of record, replacement counsel and the A.U.S.A. must also attend the conference.

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Letters to chambers must be filed on ECF unless sealed or confidential; attachments over 10 pages require both ECF filing and hard copy delivery.

Communications with Chambers shall be by letter filed electronically on ECF, unless there is a request to file a letter under seal or a letter contains sensitive or confidential information. When a letter is accompanied by attachments exceeding 10 pages in length, the submitting party shall both file the letter electronically and deliver a hardcopy with the attachments to Chambers by mail or hand delivery. No electronically filed letter shall be sent to the Court by mail unless it has an attachment greater than ten pages. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court (except as exhibits to an otherwise properly filed document).

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General purpose computing devices require prior court order and 5 business days advance notice.

C. General Purpose Computing Devices and Other Electronic Equipment. In order for an attorney to bring into the Courthouse any general purpose computing device or other electronic equipment such as a printer not qualifying as a “personal electronic device” as defined in Standing Order M10-468, specific authorization is required by prior Court Order. Any party seeking to bring such equipment into the Courthouse should email to Chambers a completed model Court Order, available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms/fillable-form-electronic-devices-general- purpose, at least 5 business days in advance of the relevant proceeding. Chambers will coordinate with the District Executive’s Office to issue the Order and forward a copy to counsel. The Order must be shown upon bringing the equipment into the Courthouse.

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Mobile phones must be turned off in courtroom; non-compliance results in device forfeiture.

B. Mobile Phones. Attorneys in compliance with the Standing Order may bring mobile phones into the Courtroom, but the phones MUST be kept turned off at all times. Non-compliance with this rule will result in forfeiture of the device for the remainder of the proceedings.

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Hand-delivered mail should be left with the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance of the Courthouse; it may not be brought directly to Chambers.

Hand-delivered mail should be left with the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance of the Courthouse; it may not be brought directly to Chambers.

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Faxes to Chambers are prohibited.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

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Faxes to chambers are prohibited.

Faxes to chambers are not permitted.

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Email to court requires prior permission.

Except as otherwise provided in Section 1.A. above, if a party wishes to e-mail a .pdf document to the Court, it must obtain prior permission.

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Proposed jury instructions must be e-mailed to Judge Ramos' law clerk in addition to normal filing.

In addition to being filed in the normal manner, proposed jury instructions should be e-mailed to Judge Ramos' law clerk. Counsel should send an email to chambers to make arrangements for same.

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All communications with Chambers must be submitted as letters filed electronically on ECF.

All communications with Chambers shall be filed by letter electronically on ECF.

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Faxes to Chambers are prohibited unless prior approval is obtained.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted except with prior approval.

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Recording court conferences is prohibited by law.

The recording of any court conference is prohibited by law.

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Counsel must identify themselves every time they speak during recorded telephone conferences.

To facilitate orderly teleconferences and the creation of an accurate transcript where a teleconference is held on the record, counsel are required to identify themselves every time they speak.

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Phone

(855) 244-8681

Telephone conferences use Court’s dedicated line with specific access code.

The Court may designate that a conference will be held telephonically. In some cases, the Court may direct one of the parties to set up a conference line. In all other cases, the parties should call into the Court’s dedicated conference line at (855) 244-8681, and enter Access Code 2318-572-4826, followed by the pound (#) key.

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Letter ecf to chambers

Communications with the Court must be by letter filed on ECF unless sealed or confidential.

Except as otherwise provided below, communications with the Court must be by letter. Unless there is a request to file a letter under seal or a letter contains sensitive or confidential information (see Rule 4(A), below), letters must be filed electronically on ECF.

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Phone

(212) 805-0296

Must call chambers at (212) 805-0296 when deciding to seek TRO.

As soon as a party decides to seek a temporary restraining order, he or she must call Chambers at (212) 805-0296 and state clearly (1) whether the adversary has been notified and whether the adversary consents to temporary injunctive relief; or (2) that the requirements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b) are satisfied and no notice is necessary.

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Call Chambers by 11:00 AM on filing day to advise and schedule delivery of hard copies.

Not later than 11:00 a.m. on the day on which you intend to file an order to show cause, call Chambers to advise the Court that you intend to do so, and to schedule an appropriate time to deliver hard copies of the filing to Chambers for review.

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Pro se parties must send communications to Pro Se Office with proof of service.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party must be hand delivered or mailed to the Pro Se Office, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 200, New York, NY 10007, and must include an Affidavit of Service or other statement affirming that the pro se party sent a copy to all other parties or to their counsel if they are represented.

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No document or filing should be sent directly to Chambers. Absent a request to file a communication under seal, the parties should assume that any communication with the Court will be placed on the public docket.

No document or filing should be sent directly to Chambers. Absent a request to file a communication under seal, the parties should assume that any communication with the Court will be placed on the public docket.

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All papers to be filed with the Court by a pro se party, along with any courtesy copies of those papers, should be delivered in person or sent by mail to the Pro Se Office, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 200, New York, NY 10007.

All papers to be filed with the Court by a pro se party, along with any courtesy copies of those papers, should be delivered in person or sent by mail to the Pro Se Office, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 200, New York, NY 10007.

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Faxes to Chambers prohibited without prior approval

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted except with prior approval.

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Email to chambers

the parties should also submit copies of these documents to the Court by email (OetkenNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) as Microsoft Word documents.

the parties should also submit copies of these documents to the Court by email (OetkenNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) as Microsoft Word documents.

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Phone

(212) 805-0266

Urgent matters requiring attention in less than one business day should be called to chambers.

For urgent matters requiring immediate attention (i.e., in less than one business day), call Chambers at (212) 805-0266.

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Substantive case-related communications by email require court permission.

Counsel may not submit substantive case-related communications by email without leave of the Court.

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If the hand-delivered letter is urgent and requires the Court's immediate attention, ask the Court Security Officers to notify Chambers that an urgent filing has arrived that needs to be retrieved by Chambers staff immediately.

If the hand-delivered letter is urgent and requires the Court's immediate attention, ask the Court Security Officers to notify Chambers that an urgent filing has arrived that needs to be retrieved by Chambers staff immediately.

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Hand-delivered mail must be left with Court Security Officers, not brought directly to Chambers.

Hand-delivered mail should be left with the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance... and may not be brought directly to Chambers.

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Phone

(212) 805-0800

Contact ECF Help Desk for contact info changes, not the Court.

For assistance with updating contact information, please contact the ECF Help Desk at helpdesk@nysd.uscourts.gov or (212) 805-0800; do not file a letter- motion advising the Court of the change.

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If any counsel wishes for a conference to be conducted remotely (by telephone or video), he or she should confer with all other counsel and promptly file a letter-motion to that effect in accordance with paragraph 4(A).

If any counsel wishes for a conference to be conducted remotely (by telephone or video), he or she should confer with all other counsel and promptly file a letter-motion to that effect in accordance with paragraph 4(A).

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Sealed cases may file by email to chambers with specific subject line requirements and no substantive communications in email body.

For cases that are entirely under seal, or where a party is unable to comply with the requirements for electronic filing under seal through the ECF system (or believes that a particular document should not be electronically filed at all), the party shall submit any filing by email—at OetkenNYSDchambers@nysd.uscourts.gov—as a text-searchable .pdf attachment with a copy simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Any such email shall state clearly in the subject line: (1) the caption of the case, including the lead party names and docket number; and (2) a brief description of the contents of the letter. Parties may not include substantive communications in the body of the email; such communications may be included only in the body of the letter.

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Letter ecf to chambers

Communications with Chambers, including requests for extensions or adjournments, shall be by letter or letter-motion filed on ECF in accordance with paragraphs 2(A) and 4(A).

Communications with Chambers, including requests for extensions or adjournments, shall be by letter or letter-motion filed on ECF in accordance with paragraphs 2(A) and 4(A).

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As a general matter, materials filed via ECF are reviewed by the Court the business day after they have been filed. If a submission requires more immediate attention, the filing party should notify Chambers by telephone, consistent with the procedures required by paragraph 2(B), after filing the submission on ECF.

As a general matter, materials filed via ECF are reviewed by the Court the business day after they have been filed. If a submission requires more immediate attention, the filing party should notify Chambers by telephone, consistent with the procedures required by paragraph 2(B), after filing the submission on ECF.

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All pro se requests for discovery, and responses to discovery requests, should be sent to counsel for the opposing party. Discovery requests and responses should not be sent to the Court or filed on ECF.

All pro se requests for discovery, and responses to discovery requests, should be sent to counsel for the opposing party. Discovery requests and responses should not be sent to the Court or filed on ECF.

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Pro se parties should file papers by mailing or hand-delivering them to the Pro Se Intake Office, Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, 40 Centre Street, Room 105, New York, NY 10007. Pro se parties should not mail copies of their filings to Judge Oetken’s chambers.

Pro se parties should file papers by mailing or hand-delivering them to the Pro Se Intake Office, Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, 40 Centre Street, Room 105, New York, NY 10007. Pro se parties should not mail copies of their filings to Judge Oetken’s chambers.

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Phone

(212) 805-4701

Upon assignment of a criminal case, the Assistant United States Attorney must immediately call the Courtroom Deputy to arrange a conference or arraignment.

Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Oetken, the Assistant United States Attorney shall immediately call Bruce Hampton, the Courtroom Deputy, to arrange for a conference or arraignment.

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Other communications with Chambers, including extension and adjournment requests, must be made by letter filed on ECF, subject to Paragraph 2.C.

Any other communications with Chambers, including requests for extensions or adjournments, shall be by letter filed on ECF in accordance with Paragraph 2.C.

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Unless a matter requires immediate attention or another provision applies, communications with the Court must be letters filed electronically on ECF under the applicable SDNY rules.

Except for matters requiring immediate attention or as otherwise provided below, communications with the Court shall be by letter, filed electronically on ECF in accordance with the SDNY Local Rules and Electronic Case Filing Rules.

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After substitution of defense counsel, counsel of record must promptly contact the Courtroom Deputy to schedule a conference, which the defendant, replacement counsel, and the Assistant United States Attorney must attend.

When there is a substitution of defense counsel, counsel of record must contact the Courtroom Deputy to schedule a conference as soon as possible. At the conference, the Court will address the application by defense counsel to be relieved. The defendant, replacement counsel, and the Assistant United States Attorney must also attend the conference.

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The TRO moving party must email Chambers notice of the filing and the requested time frame for court action.

The moving party must email VargasNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov giving notice of the filing and the time frame requested for Court action.

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Letter ecf to chambers

Unless an exception applies or the Court orders otherwise, communications with Chambers must be made by letter filed on ECF.

Except as provided herein or as otherwise ordered by the Court, communications with Chambers shall be by letter filed on ECF.

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In civil cases with deposition designations in the joint pretrial order, the parties must jointly email complete, color-coded transcripts with margin-listed objections to Chambers no later than one week before the final pretrial conference.

In any civil case in which the parties have designated deposition testimony in the joint pretrial order, by no later than a week prior to the final pretrial conference, the parties shall jointly submit by email to VargasNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov the complete deposition transcripts with color-coded highlighting indicating the portions designated by each party (including any counter-designations) and the objections listed in the margins.

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The letter-motion may be emailed to Chambers as a text-searchable PDF, with copies delivered to all counsel at the same time.

Such letter-motions may be emailed to VargasNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov as text-searchable PDF attachments, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

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If proposed damages are supported by calculations, the original-format calculation files must be emailed to Chambers.

D. if the proposed damages are supported by calculations, native versions of the files with calculations (i.e., versions of the files in their original format, such as in “.xlsx”), which shall be emailed to Chambers at VargasNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov;

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Letter ecf to chambers

Except as provided herein or as otherwise ordered by the Court, communications with Chambers shall be by letter filed on ECF. Letters seeking relief (consistent with S.D.N.Y. Local Rules and the S.D.N.Y. Electronic Case Filing Rules and Instructions) should be filed as letter-motions on ECF, not ordinary letters.

Except as provided herein or as otherwise ordered by the Court, communications with Chambers shall be by letter filed on ECF. Letters seeking relief (consistent with S.D.N.Y. Local Rules and the S.D.N.Y. Electronic Case Filing Rules and Instructions) should be filed as letter-motions on ECF, not ordinary letters.

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Any other communications with Chambers, including requests for extensions or adjournments, shall be by letter or letter-motion filed on ECF in accordance with Section 3(B).

Any other communications with Chambers, including requests for extensions or adjournments, shall be by letter or letter-motion filed on ECF in accordance with Section 3(B).

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AUSA must email Chambers immediately after case assignment with specific information and documents

Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Vargas, the Assistant United States Attorney shall immediately email Chambers to arrange for a prompt conference/arraignment. In the e-mail, the Assistant United States Attorney shall include (1) the name of the defendant(s); (2) defense counsel’s name and contact information; (2) whether the defendant(s) is/are detained (and, if so, the relevant defendant’s Reg. No.) or bailed; (3) whether any defendant requires an interpreter (and, if so, the relevant language); (4) the parties’ joint availability for a prompt conference/arraignment; (5) whether there is any reason a scheduling order should not be filed on the public docket; and (6) any other pertinent information. In addition, the Assistant United States Attorney shall attach to the e-mail PDFs of the indictment and any criminal complaint, if one exists.

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Faxes to Chambers require express permission and only for emergencies

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted without express prior permission, and only in cases of unforeseeable emergencies.

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If a party wishes to use audio-visual equipment at a hearing or trial, it is that party’s responsibility to ensure that any required approvals are obtained and that the necessary equipment is set up and working properly in advance of trial. The parties should contact Chambers by email and the Audio and Visual Department at 212-805-0134 to make the necessary arrangements for a technology walk-through and to test the equipment. The walkthrough should take place no later than one week in advance of the start of the trial or hearing.

If a party wishes to use audio-visual equipment at a hearing or trial, it is that party’s responsibility to ensure that any required approvals are obtained and that the necessary equipment is set up and working properly in advance of trial. The parties should contact Chambers by email and the Audio and Visual Department at 212-805-0134 to make the necessary arrangements for a technology walk-through and to test the equipment. The walkthrough should take place no later than one week in advance of the start of the trial or hearing.

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Attorneys’ use of personal electronic devices (including mobile phones) and general purpose computing devices (such as laptops and tablets) within the Courthouse and its environs is governed by Standing Order M10-468. When Court permission is required under the Standing Order, attorneys seeking to bring electronic devices to the Court should email a completed Model Court Order to VargasNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov as early as possible, and no later than five business days before the relevant trial or hearing.

Attorneys’ use of personal electronic devices (including mobile phones) and general purpose computing devices (such as laptops and tablets) within the Courthouse and its environs is governed by Standing Order M10-468. When Court permission is required under the Standing Order, attorneys seeking to bring electronic devices to the Court should email a completed Model Court Order to VargasNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov as early as possible, and no later than five business days before the relevant trial or hearing.

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Broadcasting or recording court conferences is prohibited by law.

The broadcasting or recording of any court conference is prohibited by law.

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All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be in writing and delivered in person, mailed, or emailed to the Pro Se Office following the instructions in Paragraph 2(B) below. No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be in writing and delivered in person, mailed, or emailed to the Pro Se Office following the instructions in Paragraph 2(B) below. No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers.

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Pro se parties cannot call chambers directly; must contact Pro Se Office

Pro se parties may not call the Court directly; any questions should be directed to the Pro Se Office at (212) 805-0175.

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All communications with chambers must be via joint telephone calls; written/email correspondence is prohibited except as authorized.

All communications with Chambers must be by means of joint telephone calls, as described in Rule 2, infra. Correspondence with the Court (whether by letter, email, or otherwise), filing correspondence on ECF or docketing correspondence with the Clerk of Court, and copying the Court on correspondence with others, is strictly forbidden, except as specifically authorized by these rules or expressly requested by the Court.

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If counsel for any party seeks to convene a call to Chambers, counsel for all other affected parties are expected to make themselves available for such a call within 24 hours of the request.

If counsel for any party seeks to convene a call to Chambers, counsel for all other affected parties are expected to make themselves available for such a call within 24 hours of the request.

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No ex parte communications with chambers permitted except for limited criminal cases or before notice of appearance.

No ex parte communication with Chambers is permitted, even on consent of opposing counsel, except for those limited applications in criminal cases expressly permitted by statute to be made ex parte or when counsel for a party has not yet entered a notice of appearance.

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Faxes to chambers are prohibited.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

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Email exhibit list in both Word and PDF format to chambers.

The parties shall also email a list of all exhibits sought to be admitted, both in Microsoft Word and .pdf format.

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Electronic device order must be presented when bringing devices into courthouse.

The order must be presented upon bringing the electronic device(s) into the Courthouse.

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Electronic device use in courthouse governed by Standing Order M10-468.

Attorneys’ use of personal electronic devices (including mobile phones) and general purpose computing devices (such as laptops and tablets) within the Courthouse and its environs is governed by Standing Order M10-468.

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Communications with Chambers, including requests for extensions or adjournments, shall be by letter or letter-motion filed on ECF in accordance with these Rules and Practices.

Communications with Chambers, including requests for extensions or adjournments, shall be by letter or letter-motion filed on ECF in accordance with these Rules and Practices.

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When Court permission is required under the Standing Order, attorneys seeking to bring electronic devices to the Court should email a completed Model Court Order to ReardenNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov five business days before the relevant trial or hearing.

When Court permission is required under the Standing Order, attorneys seeking to bring electronic devices to the Court should email a completed Model Court Order to ReardenNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov five business days before the relevant trial or hearing.

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Pro se parties may not contact the Court directly. All communications with the Court by a pro se party (including written, electronic, and telephone communications) should be addressed to the Pro Se Office.

Pro se parties may not contact the Court directly. All communications with the Court by a pro se party (including written, electronic, and telephone communications) should be addressed to the Pro Se Office.

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Pro se parties must file documents through Pro Se Office, not Chambers

No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers. A pro se party may instead file papers with the Court by: i. Delivering them in person to the Pro Se Office at 40 Foley Square, Room 105, New York, New York 10007; ii. Mailing them to the Pro Se Intake Office at 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York 10007 (Attention: Pro Se Intake); iii. Emailing them as an attachment in PDF format to Temporary_Pro_Se_ Filing@nysd.uscourts.gov, in which case the pro se party should follow the instructions contained in the April 1, 2020 Addendum to the S.D.N.Y. Electronic Case Filing Rules and Instructions; or iv. Filing them on ECF, if the pro se party has filed a Motion for Permission for Electronic Case Filing (available online and in the Pro Se Office) and been granted such permission by the Court.

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Pro se discovery requests go to opposing counsel, not the Court

All requests for discovery by a pro se party should be sent to counsel for the party from whom discovery is sought (if the party is represented by counsel). Discovery requests should not be sent to the Court.

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Any other communications with Chambers, including requests for extensions or adjournments, shall be by letter or letter-motion filed on ECF as required by these Rules and Practices.

Any other communications with Chambers, including requests for extensions or adjournments, shall be by letter or letter-motion filed on ECF as required by these Rules and Practices.

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Faxes to chambers are prohibited.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

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Parties must email proposed voir dire, jury instructions, and verdict forms in Word format to chambers.

At the time of filing, each party shall email its proposed voir dire, proposed jury instructions, and proposed verdict form, in Microsoft Word format, to ReardenNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be delivered in person or by mail. If delivered in person, the litigant should go to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 205, New York, NY 10007. For delivery by mail, the envelope should be addressed to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007. No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers. Pro se parties should not call or email Chambers and should communicate directly with the Pro Se Intake Unit.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be delivered in person or by mail. If delivered in person, the litigant should go to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 205, New York, NY 10007. For delivery by mail, the envelope should be addressed to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007. No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers. Pro se parties should not call or email Chambers and should communicate directly with the Pro Se Intake Unit.

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All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be delivered in person or by mail. If delivered in person, the litigant should go to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 205, New York, NY 10007. For delivery by mail, the envelope should be addressed to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007. No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers. Pro se parties should not call or email Chambers and should communicate directly with the Pro Se Intake Unit.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be delivered in person or by mail. If delivered in person, the litigant should go to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 205, New York, NY 10007. For delivery by mail, the envelope should be addressed to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007. No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers. Pro se parties should not call or email Chambers and should communicate directly with the Pro Se Intake Unit.

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Electronic devices must be kept silent in courtroom.

If electronic devices are permitted inside the Courtroom, they MUST be kept silent at all times.

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Prior to an evidentiary hearing or trial, counsel should contact Chambers by phone to coordinate a time for a technology walk- through of the Courtroom and then contact the Audio and Visual Department at 212-805-0134 to schedule the walk-through.

Prior to an evidentiary hearing or trial, counsel should contact Chambers by phone to coordinate a time for a technology walk- through of the Courtroom and then contact the Audio and Visual Department at 212-805-0134 to schedule the walk-through.

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Remote conferences require joint letter 48 hours prior with counsel contact info; max 2 attorneys per party.

At least 48 hours before a scheduled remote conference, the parties must file a joint letter to the Court on ECF containing a list of the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of counsel who may speak during the conference. Absent permission of the Court, no more than two attorneys may speak on behalf of either party.

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Hand-delivered mail should be taken to the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, 200 Worth Street, New York, NY 10007, and may not be brought directly to Chambers (unless prior permission is given).

Hand-delivered mail should be taken to the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, 200 Worth Street, New York, NY 10007, and may not be brought directly to Chambers (unless prior permission is given).

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At least two weeks prior to an evidentiary hearing or trial, counsel should contact Chambers by phone to coordinate a time for a technology walk-through of the Courtroom and then contact the Audio and Visual Department at 212-805-0134 to schedule the walk-through.

At least two weeks prior to an evidentiary hearing or trial, counsel should contact Chambers by phone to coordinate a time for a technology walk-through of the Courtroom and then contact the Audio and Visual Department at 212-805-0134 to schedule the walk-through.

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Communications with Chambers must be filed as ECF letters unless sealed or containing sensitive/confidential information.

Communications with Chambers shall be by letter, filed on ECF, unless there is a request to file a letter under seal or a letter containing sensitive or confidential information.

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Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

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Initial email to Chambers must include defendant name, defense counsel info, detention status, interpreter needs, and other pertinent information.

The email shall include: (1) the defendant's name; (2) defense counsel's name and contact information; (3) whether the defendant(s) is/are detained (and if so, the relevant defendant's Reg. No.) or bailed; (4) whether any defendant requires an interpreter (and if so, the relevant language); and (5) any other pertinent information.

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Electronic devices in courtroom must be on silent; non-compliance may result in forfeiture.

If electronic devices are permitted inside the Courtroom, they MUST be kept on silent at all times. Non-compliance with this rule may result in forfeiture of the device for the remainder of the proceedings.

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Hand-delivered mail should be left with the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States District Courthouse, 200 Worth Street, New York, NY 10007 and may not be brought directly to Chambers, except by representatives of the United States Attorney's Office or the Federal Defenders of New York.

Hand-delivered mail should be left with the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States District Courthouse, 200 Worth Street, New York, NY 10007 and may not be brought directly to Chambers, except by representatives of the United States Attorney's Office or the Federal Defenders of New York.

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At least two weeks prior to an evidentiary hearing or trial, counsel should contact Chambers by phone to coordinate a time for a technology walk-through of the Courtroom and then contact the Audio and Visual Department at 212-805-0134 to schedule the walk-through.

At least two weeks prior to an evidentiary hearing or trial, counsel should contact Chambers by phone to coordinate a time for a technology walk-through of the Courtroom and then contact the Audio and Visual Department at 212-805-0134 to schedule the walk-through.

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Electronic devices must be kept on silent in the courtroom.

If electronic devices are permitted inside the Courtroom, they MUST be kept on silent at all times.

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At least two weeks prior to an evidentiary hearing or trial, counsel should contact Chambers by phone to coordinate a time for a technology walk-through of the Courtroom

At least two weeks prior to an evidentiary hearing or trial, counsel should contact Chambers by phone to coordinate a time for a technology walk-through of the Courtroom

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Electronic devices require 3 business days advance notice with letter and form.

Counsel seeking to bring a device into the Courthouse for an appearance shall, at least three business days before the appearance, file a letter (not letter motion) and completed Electronic Devices General Purposes Form,

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Parties must email Chambers to alert the Court as soon as they reach a settlement agreement.

As soon as the parties reach an agreement to settle, the parties must email Chambers to alert the Court and file a joint letter on ECF promptly.

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Hand-delivered mail must be left with Court Security Officers, not brought to Chambers.

Hand-delivered mail should be left with the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States District Courthouse at 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 and may not be brought directly to Chambers.

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Communications with Chambers, including requests for extensions or adjournments, shall be by letter or letter-motion filed on ECF in accordance with Paragraphs 2(A) and 4(A).

Communications with Chambers, including requests for extensions or adjournments, shall be by letter or letter-motion filed on ECF in accordance with Paragraphs 2(A) and 4(A).

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If any counsel wishes for a conference to be conducted remotely (by telephone or video), he or she should confer with all other counsel and promptly file a letter-motion to that effect in accordance with Paragraph 4(A).

If any counsel wishes for a conference to be conducted remotely (by telephone or video), he or she should confer with all other counsel and promptly file a letter-motion to that effect in accordance with Paragraph 4(A).

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Parties must email counsel names/honorifics 24 hours before teleconference (max 2 per party).

At least twenty-four hours before a scheduled teleconference, the parties must jointly email to the Court the names and honorifics (e.g., Mr., Ms., Dr., etc.) of counsel — absent permission of the Court, no more than two per party — who may speak during the teleconference.

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Daily exhibit list updates required by email with specific timing.

The parties shall email to the Court (Furman_NYSDChambers@nysd. uscourts.gov) a Microsoft Word document listing all exhibits sought to be admitted. The list shall contain four columns labeled as follows: (1) “Exhibit Number”; (2) “Description” (of the exhibit); (3) “Date Identified”; and (4) “Date Admitted.” The parties shall complete the first two columns, but leave the third and fourth columns blank. Unless the Court orders otherwise, the parties shall confer at the end of each trial day and, no later than the beginning of the next trial day, email to the Court an

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Email letter-motion to chambers for non-ECF filing with specific subject line requirements

Any party unable to comply with the requirements for electronic filing under seal through the ECF system, or who believes that a particular document should not be electronically filed at all, shall file a letter-motion seeking leave of the Court to file in a different manner. If the party is unable to file such a letter-motion on ECF, or believes there is good cause not to file such a letter-motion on ECF, the party may submit it by email (at Furman_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) as a text-searchable .pdf attachment with a copy simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Any such email shall state clearly in the subject line: (1) the caption of the case, including the lead party names and docket number; and (2) a brief description of the contents of the letter. Parties may not include substantive communications in the body of the email; such communications may be included only in the body of the letter.

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Substantive case communications by email require Court permission.

Counsel may not submit substantive case-related communications by email without leave of the Court.

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Attorneys participating in a hearing or trial may obtain authorization to use the Court’s WiFi system in Judge Furman’s Courtroom during the proceeding. Counsel may request Wi-Fi access by email when submitting the Electronic Device and Wi-Fi Access Request Form referenced above — no later than three business days before the start of the trial or hearing. If approved and signed by Judge Furman, a copy of the Order will be sent to the requesting attorney, who will receive a network name, username, password, and instructions from the District Executive’s Office on or before the first day of the scheduled proceeding. Wi-Fi access is limited to the approved attorney (who may not share his or her username or password with others) for the duration of the proceeding and for Courtroom 24B (unless Judge Furman or another judicial officer grants permission for it to be used in another courtroom). If an attorney wishes to test the Wi-Fi prior to the proceeding, that request must also be made to Chambers at least three business days prior to the proceeding.

Attorneys participating in a hearing or trial may obtain authorization to use the Court’s WiFi system in Judge Furman’s Courtroom during the proceeding. Counsel may request Wi-Fi access by email when submitting the Electronic Device and Wi-Fi Access Request Form referenced above — no later than three business days before the start of the trial or hearing. If approved and signed by Judge Furman, a copy of the Order will be sent to the requesting attorney, who will receive a network name, username, password, and instructions from the District Executive’s Office on or before the first day of the scheduled proceeding. Wi-Fi access is limited to the approved attorney (who may not share his or her username or password with others) for the duration of the proceeding and for Courtroom 24B (unless Judge Furman or another judicial officer grants permission for it to be used in another courtroom). If an attorney wishes to test the Wi-Fi prior to the proceeding, that request must also be made to Chambers at least three business days prior to the proceeding.

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Updated exhibit lists required daily by email before next trial day.

Per the Court’s Individual Rules and Practices for Civil and Criminal Cases (available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/hon-jesse-m-furman), the parties shall confer at the end of each trial day and, no later than the beginning of the next trial day, email to the Court an updated exhibit list indicating each exhibit that was identified and/or admitted during trial.

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Demonstrative exhibits in opening statements require advance notice to opposing counsel and court.

If counsel intends to use a demonstrative exhibit during his or her opening statement, he or she shall confer with opposing counsel and advise the Court in advance.

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If counsel plan to use a deposition at a hearing or trial, for impeachment or any other purpose, a copy of the deposition should be provided to the Court in advance of the hearing or trial session during which the deposition is to be used.

If counsel plan to use a deposition at a hearing or trial, for impeachment or any other purpose, a copy of the deposition should be provided to the Court in advance of the hearing or trial session during which the deposition is to be used.

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If a party needs to submit large files by email (as opposed to ECF), the party should email the Court (at Furman_NYSDChambers@nysd. uscourts.gov) requesting a link to be used for such transfer. The email should include the name and docket number of the case and the nature and size of the materials to be submitted electronically. In criminal cases, the Government may use USAfx.

If a party needs to submit large files by email (as opposed to ECF), the party should email the Court (at Furman_NYSDChambers@nysd. uscourts.gov) requesting a link to be used for such transfer. The email should include the name and docket number of the case and the nature and size of the materials to be submitted electronically. In criminal cases, the Government may use USAfx.

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If a party wishes to use audio-visual equipment at a hearing or trial, it is that party’s responsibility to ensure that any required approvals are obtained and that the necessary equipment is set up and working properly in advance of trial. A list of the technology already set-up in Judge Furman’s Courtroom can be found in Attachment B. The party should contact Alexandra Smallman, Courtroom Deputy, at (212) 805-0282, sufficiently in advance of trial to make the necessary arrangements for a technology walk-through and to test the equipment. To the extent that authorization is required to use electronic devices, a party must submit an Electronic Device and Wi-Fi Access Request Form, which is available on the Court’s website. The completed Form should be submitted as early as possible — and certainly no later than three business days before the start of the trial or hearing.

If a party wishes to use audio-visual equipment at a hearing or trial, it is that party’s responsibility to ensure that any required approvals are obtained and that the necessary equipment is set up and working properly in advance of trial. A list of the technology already set-up in Judge Furman’s Courtroom can be found in Attachment B. The party should contact Alexandra Smallman, Courtroom Deputy, at (212) 805-0282, sufficiently in advance of trial to make the necessary arrangements for a technology walk-through and to test the equipment. To the extent that authorization is required to use electronic devices, a party must submit an Electronic Device and Wi-Fi Access Request Form, which is available on the Court’s website. The completed Form should be submitted as early as possible — and certainly no later than three business days before the start of the trial or hearing.

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Pro se parties cannot send documents directly to chambers

No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers.

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Pro se parties cannot call chambers directly; must contact Pro Se Office

Pro se parties may not call the Court directly; any questions should be directed to the Pro Se Office at (212) 805-0175.

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All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be in writing and delivered in person, mailed, or emailed to the Pro Se Office following the instructions in Paragraph 2(B) below.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be in writing and delivered in person, mailed, or emailed to the Pro Se Office following the instructions in Paragraph 2(B) below.

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Parties must contact Magistrate Judge's chambers to schedule settlement discussions.

The parties shall contact the Chambers of the Magistrate Judge assigned to this case on or before _________________ in order to schedule settlement discussions under his/her supervision _______________________________.

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Counsel must meet in person for at least one hour to discuss settlement within 14 days of fact discovery close.

All counsel must meet in person for at least one hour to discuss settlement within fourteen (14) days following the close of fact discovery.

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Electronic device request form must be submitted at least 3 business days before trial/hearing

If required by the Standing Order, counsel seeking to bring a device into the Courthouse shall submit an Electronic Device and Wi-Fi Access Request Form, available on the Court's website, to the Court by e-mail (Furman_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) as early as possible — and certainly no later than three business days before the start of the trial or hearing.

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If a party wishes to use audio-visual equipment at a hearing or trial, it is that party’s responsibility to ensure that any required approvals are obtained and that the necessary equipment is set up and working properly in advance of trial. The party should contact Sophia Tran, Courtroom Deputy, at ClarkeNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov, sufficiently in advance of trial to make the necessary arrangements for a technology walkthrough and to test the equipment.

If a party wishes to use audio-visual equipment at a hearing or trial, it is that party’s responsibility to ensure that any required approvals are obtained and that the necessary equipment is set up and working properly in advance of trial. The party should contact Sophia Tran, Courtroom Deputy, at ClarkeNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov, sufficiently in advance of trial to make the necessary arrangements for a technology walkthrough and to test the equipment.

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Attorneys must email completed Model Court Order for electronic devices 5 business days before trial/hearing.

When Court permission is required under the Standing Order, attorneys seeking to bring electronic devices to the Court should email a completed Model Court Order to ClarkeNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov no later than five business days before the relevant trial or hearing.

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All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be in writing and delivered in person, mailed, or (as discussed in Section 2(b) below) emailed to the Pro Se Office (address listed above). No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be in writing and delivered in person, mailed, or (as discussed in Section 2(b) below) emailed to the Pro Se Office (address listed above). No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers.

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Pro se parties must contact Pro Se Office, not chambers directly

Pro se parties may not call the Court directly. Instead, pro se parties should call the Pro Se Office at (212) 805-0175 with any questions.

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b. Letters and Letter-Motions. Except as otherwise provided below, communications with Chambers shall be by letter filed on ECF. Letters seeking relief, including requests for extensions, adjournments or bail modification, should be filed on ECF as letter-motions, not ordinary letters. For any emails to Chambers permitted under these Rules, parties shall not include substantive communications in the body of the email, only in an attached letter. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court or filed on ECF except as exhibits to an otherwise properly filed document.

b. Letters and Letter-Motions. Except as otherwise provided below, communications with Chambers shall be by letter filed on ECF. Letters seeking relief, including requests for extensions, adjournments or bail modification, should be filed on ECF as letter-motions, not ordinary letters. For any emails to Chambers permitted under these Rules, parties shall not include substantive communications in the body of the email, only in an attached letter. Copies of correspondence between counsel shall not be sent to the Court or filed on ECF except as exhibits to an otherwise properly filed document.

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When Court permission is required under the Standing Order, attorneys seeking to bring electronic devices to the Court should email a completed Model Court Order to ClarkeNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov no later than five business days before the relevant trial or hearing.

When Court permission is required under the Standing Order, attorneys seeking to bring electronic devices to the Court should email a completed Model Court Order to ClarkeNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov no later than five business days before the relevant trial or hearing.

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Except as otherwise provided below, communications with Chambers shall be by letter filed on ECF. Letters seeking relief (if consistent with Local Civil Rule 7.1) should be filed as letter-motions on ECF, not ordinary letters.

Except as otherwise provided below, communications with Chambers shall be by letter filed on ECF. Letters seeking relief (if consistent with Local Civil Rule 7.1) should be filed as letter-motions on ECF, not ordinary letters.

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Faxes to chambers require prior permission and only for emergencies.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted without express prior permission, and only in cases of unforeseeable emergencies.

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Mobile phones allowed in courtroom only if permitted and must be turned off.

If permitted by the Standing Order, mobile telephones are permitted inside the Courtroom, but they MUST be kept turned off at all times.

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Pro se parties cannot email or send documents directly to chambers.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, no correspondences, documents, or court filings, may be emailed or otherwise sent directly to Chambers.

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Pro se parties must send all communications to Pro Se Intake Unit or drop box, not directly to chambers.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party, including letter-motions, should be (1) mailed to the Pro Se Intake Unit, Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York 10007 or (2) delivered in person to the drop box in the lobby of the United States Courthouse at 500 Pearl Street, New York,

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Letters to chambers must be ECF docketed and emailed as PDF, no hard copy needed.

Letters to the Court on behalf of parties represented by counsel must be both docketed on ECF and e-mailed as a .pdf attachment to the following address: CronanNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. Counsel shall not provide a hard copy of correspondence e-mailed to Chambers.

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Faxes to chambers are not permitted.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

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For situations requiring immediate attention from the Court, counsel should call Chambers directly; in such situations, parties should email the Chambers inbox requesting the Court's contact information.

For situations requiring immediate attention from the Court, counsel should call Chambers directly; in such situations, parties should email the Chambers inbox requesting the Court's contact information.

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Faxes to Chambers are prohibited.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

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Letters to Court must be filed on ECF and emailed as PDF to Chambers with copies to all counsel.

Any letter to the Court shall be filed on ECF and also e-mailed as a .pdf attachment to the Court (CronanNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) with a copy simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

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For situations requiring immediate attention from the Court, counsel should call Chambers directly; in such situations, parties should email the Chambers inbox requesting the Court's contact information.

For situations requiring immediate attention from the Court, counsel should call Chambers directly; in such situations, parties should email the Chambers inbox requesting the Court's contact information.

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Hand deliveries must be left with Court Security Officers at Worth Street entrance; exceptions for USAO and Federal Defenders.

Hand-delivered mail should be left with the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States District Courthouse at 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007, and may not be brought directly to Chambers, except by representatives of the United States Attorney's Office or the Federal Defenders of New York.

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The Government shall strive to submit production requests to the Marshals at least 72 hours before a scheduled conference. In cases where a conference is scheduled for a date and time that is less than 72 hours in advance, the Government must promptly submit the production request once the conference is set.

The Government shall strive to submit production requests to the Marshals at least 72 hours before a scheduled conference. In cases where a conference is scheduled for a date and time that is less than 72 hours in advance, the Government must promptly submit the production request once the conference is set.

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Where requested by the Court, hand-delivered mail should be left with the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States District Courthouse at 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007, and may not be brought directly to Chambers.

Where requested by the Court, hand-delivered mail should be left with the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States District Courthouse at 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007, and may not be brought directly to Chambers.

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AUSA must email Chambers immediately after case assignment with specific defendant and scheduling information.

Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Failla, the Assistant United States Attorney shall immediately email Chambers (Failla_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) to arrange for a conference/arraignment. In the email, the Assistant United States Attorney shall include (1) the name of the defendant(s); (2) defense counsel’s name and contact information; (3) whether the defendant(s) is/are detained (and, if so, the relevant USM or other registration number(s)) or bailed; (4) whether any defendant requires an interpreter (and, if so, the relevant language); (5) times that the Government and defense counsel are available for the arraignment and initial conference; and (6) any other pertinent information.

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Any letter to be filed under seal or containing sensitive or confidential information may be e-mailed as a .pdf attachment to Chambers (Failla_NYSDChambers@nysd. uscourts.gov) with a copy simultaneously delivered to all counsel (unless the submission is being made ex parte).

Any letter to be filed under seal or containing sensitive or confidential information may be e-mailed as a .pdf attachment to Chambers (Failla_NYSDChambers@nysd. uscourts.gov) with a copy simultaneously delivered to all counsel (unless the submission is being made ex parte).

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Sealed letter emails must include case caption and brief description in subject line.

Any such e-mail shall state clearly in the subject line: (1) the caption of the case, including the lead party names and docket number; and (2) a brief description of the contents of the letter.

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Defense counsel substitution requests require scheduling conference with Courtroom Deputy.

When there is a request for substitution of defense counsel, counsel of record must contact the Courtroom Deputy to schedule a conference as soon as possible.

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Mobile phones must be turned off in courtroom; non-compliance may result in forfeiture.

If permitted by the Standing Order, mobile telephones are permitted inside the Courtroom, but they must be kept turned off at all times. Non-compliance with this rule may result in forfeiture of the device for the remainder of the proceedings.

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Faxes to Chambers are prohibited.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

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Submit electronic device form 72 hours before trial/hearing if required by standing order.

Attorneys’ use of electronic devices (including mobile telephones, personal electronic devices, computers, and printers) within the Courthouse and its environs is governed by the Court’s Standing Order M10-468, available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/ pdf/standing-order-electronic-devices.pdf. If required by the Standing Order, counsel, including the Government, seeking to bring a device into the Courthouse shall submit a copy of the Electronic Devices General Purpose Form, available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms/fillable- form-electronic-devices-general-purpose, to the Court by e-mail at least 72 hours prior to the relevant trial or hearing. Untimely requests may be denied on that basis alone.

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Email to chambers

No substantive content in email body for sealed letters - only in attached letter.

Parties shall not include substantive communications in the body of the e-mail; such communications shall be included only in the letter itself.

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Email to chambers

Government must email charging instruments to Chambers at least 48 hours before conference.

In addition, the Government shall also email all charging instruments to Chambers at least 48 hours prior to the conference.

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Letter ecf to intake unit

Phone

(212) 805-0175

Pro se parties must communicate with Pro Se Intake Office, not Chambers

All communications with the Court by a pro se party must be sent to the Pro Se Intake Office, or filed directly on ECF if granted such permission, as discussed in Rule (2)(B)(2) below. You may contact the Pro Se Intake Office at (212) 805-0175 during normal business hours, 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday – Friday. No documents or filings should be sent directly to Chambers.

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If adversary notified but doesn't consent to TRO, must call Chambers with all parties present for Court to hear both sides.

If a party’s adversary has been notified but does not consent to temporary injunctive relief, the party seeking a restraining order must call Chambers with all parties present at a time mutually agreeable to the party and its adversary, so that the Court may have the benefit of advocacy from both sides in deciding whether to grant temporary injunctive relief.

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Emergency relief requests require immediate telephone notification to Chambers after ECF filing.

Parties seeking emergency relief, including preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders, shall also notify Chambers by telephone immediately after filing their request for such relief on ECF.

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Phone to chambers

Phone

(212) 805-0290

Must call Chambers immediately after filing TRO application and report adversary notification/consent status.

As soon as a party files an application to seek a temporary restraining order, he or she must call Chambers at (212) 805-0290 and state clearly whether (i) he or she has notified the adversary, and whether the adversary consents to temporary injunctive relief; or (ii) the requirements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b) are satisfied and no notice is necessary.

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Email to chambers

No substantive content in email body; must be in letter body only.

Parties shall not include substantive communications in the body of the e-mail; such communications shall be included only in the body of the letter.

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Letter ecf to chambers

Letters should be filed via ECF unless sealed or containing sensitive/confidential information, which should be mailed.

Communications with the Court should be by letter. Unless there is a request to file a letter under seal or a letter contains sensitive or confidential information, letters should be filed electronically via ECF. Letters to be filed under seal or containing sensitive or confidential information should be delivered to the Court by mail.

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Phone

(914) 390-4000

ECF filing questions should be directed to Clerk's Office or ECF Hotline, not Chambers.

Questions regarding ECF filings should go to the Clerk's Office, (914) 390-4000, or to the ECF Hotline, (212) 805-0800. The Court does not handle the

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Criminal conferences held in person unless otherwise ordered

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all conferences and proceedings will occur in person.

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Criminal cases require immediate conference and AUSA to provide courtesy copies.

Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Karas, the Parties immediately shall arrange with the Deputy Clerk for a prompt conference at which the defendant will be present in order to set a discovery and motion schedule. The Assistant United States Attorney shall provide a courtesy copy of the indictment and the criminal complaint, if one exists, to Chambers as soon as practicable.

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Phone to chambers

Phone

(605) 472-5160

Civil conferences held by phone unless otherwise ordered, with specific dial-in

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all conferences and proceedings in civil cases, besides trials, will be held by telephone. The Parties should call into the Court’s dedicated conference line at (605) 472-5160, and enter Access Code 4653066, followed by the pound (#) key.

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Defense counsel must arrange phone access for incarcerated pro se plaintiffs

For conferences involving incarcerated pro se plaintiffs, Defense counsel is responsible for making arrangements with the relevant correctional facility to ensure that the plaintiff will be reachable via telephone at the time of the conference.

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Telephone calls to Chambers are prohibited.

Telephone calls to Chambers are not permitted.

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Email to chambers

Do not contact Chambers to confirm ECF uploads; email only for urgent matters not covered by rules.

Do not contact Chambers to confirm that a particular filing was uploaded; the document should be visible on ECF if it was uploaded correctly. For questions that cannot be answered by reference to these Rules or the S.D.N.Y. Local Rules or for situations requiring the Court's immediate attention, Parties should email Chambers at KarasNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Faxes to Chambers are prohibited.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

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Letter ecf to chambers

Letter-motions should 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, all requests for adjournments, extensions, and pre-motion conferences (including pre- motion conferences with respect to discovery disputes) should be filed as letter-motions.

Letter-motions should 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, all requests for adjournments, extensions, and pre-motion conferences (including pre- motion conferences with respect to discovery disputes) should be filed as letter-motions.

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Email to chambers

Documents must be filed on ECF or emailed to specified address.

All documents must be filed on ECF or, if permitted or required under these Individual Rules and Practices, emailed to KarasNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

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Telephone calls to Chambers are not permitted.

Telephone calls to Chambers are not permitted.

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All communications must include case name, docket number, judge initials, writer info, and service statement.

All communications to the Court and all filed papers must identify the name and docket number of the case, followed by the Judge’s initials (KMW), contain the writer’s name, party’s name, law firm (if any), business address and telephone number, and be signed by the individual attorney responsible for the matter (unless the party is proceeding pro se). Any letter to the Court must state the manner in which the letter was served on all other counsel.

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Written request required for deviations from scheduling order per § 1.G of Judge Wood’s rules.

in this Scheduling Order, it must submit a written request to the Court that complies with § 1.G of Judge Wood’s Individual Rules of Practice.

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Counsel must notify court and adversaries in writing of scheduling conflicts before trial date is set.

Therefore, counsel must notify the Court and their adversaries in writing of any potential scheduling conflicts, including, but not limited to, trials and vacations, that would prevent at trial on a particular date. Such notice must come before counsel are notified by the Court of an actual trial date, not after.

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Faxes are not permitted for any purposes.

Faxes are not permitted for any purposes.

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Hand deliveries to chambers are prohibited without advance permission from the court.

Nothing may be delivered to Chambers absent advance permission from the Court.

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For urgent matters, email chambers with “URGENT” in subject line, case name and docket number, issue description, and contact phone number.

For urgent matters requiring immediate attention, parties should send an email to Chambers that (1) includes the word “URGENT” in the subject line; (2) specifies the case name and docket number; (3) briefly describes the nature of the issue; and (4) provides a telephone number at which the party (and any other relevant parties) can be reached.

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Email to chambers

TRO applications must be emailed with URGENT subject line, contact info, and availability for conference.

Parties intending to file applications for TROs or other emergency relief must send all of their papers (in text-searchable PDF format) to the Court by email. The email should (1) include the word “URGENT” in the subject line; (2) provide a telephone number at which the party (and any other relevant parties) can be reached; and (3) provide the relevant parties’ availability for a telephone conference in the next few days. As noted above, parties should not hand-deliver any documents without advance permission.

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Letter ecf to chambers

In Criminal Cases. To the maximum extent possible, all conferences and proceedings will be held by either telephone or video. No later than one week before a scheduled appearance, counsel must confer and submit a letter to the Court indicating their views on whether the Court can, consistent with the U.S. Constitution, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (see, e.g., Rules 5(f), 10(b) & (c), and 43) and any other relevant law, conduct the matter by telephone or video and, if applicable, whether the Defendant either consents to appearing in that manner or to waiving his or her appearance altogether.

In Criminal Cases. To the maximum extent possible, all conferences and proceedings will be held by either telephone or video. No later than one week before a scheduled appearance, counsel must confer and submit a letter to the Court indicating their views on whether the Court can, consistent with the U.S. Constitution, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (see, e.g., Rules 5(f), 10(b) & (c), and 43) and any other relevant law, conduct the matter by telephone or video and, if applicable, whether the Defendant either consents to appearing in that manner or to waiving his or her appearance altogether.

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Phone to chambers

Civil case conferences and proceedings will be held by telephone unless otherwise ordered.

In Civil Cases. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all conferences and proceedings in civil cases will be held by telephone. In some cases, the Court may direct one of the parties to set up a conference line. In all other cases, the parties should call into the Court’s dedicated conference line.

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Counsel must identify themselves each time they speak and may not use speakerphone without permission during teleconferences.

To facilitate orderly teleconferences and the creation of an accurate transcript where a teleconference is held on the record, counsel are required to identify themselves every time they speak, and, for sound quality purposes, may not use speakerphone absent permission of the Court.

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Counsel must promptly inform the Court upon learning of any potential or actual other conflict and request a Curcio hearing if appropriate.

Counsel have an obligation to promptly inform the Court upon learning of any other conflict of interest, whether a potential or an actual conflict, and to request a Curcio hearing if appropriate.

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An opposing party wishing to respond to a civil discovery letter-motion must call Chambers within one business day to advise that a response is forthcoming, then submit a response letter of no more than three pages within three business days after the original letter-motion is filed.

If the opposing party wishes to respond, it must call Chambers within one (1) business day to advise that a responsive letter will be forthcoming and do so by letter to the Court not exceeding three (3) pages within three (3) business days of the filing of the original letter-motion; and

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Substitution of counsel requires scheduling conference with Courtroom Deputy; defendant, replacement counsel, and AUSA must attend.

When there is a substitution of defense counsel, counsel of record must contact the Courtroom Deputy to schedule a conference as soon as possible. At the conference, the Court will address the application by defense counsel to be relieved. The defendant, replacement counsel, and the AUSA must also attend the conference.

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Faxes to chambers require prior permission.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted without prior permission.

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Email to chambers

24-hour advance email required for permission to bring non-personal electronic devices.

Any attorney seeking to bring such equipment into the courthouse must email a proposed order to Chambers (LimanNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) at least 24 hours in advance of the relevant trial or hearing requesting permission to use such equipment.

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As noted above, parties should not hand-deliver any documents without advance permission.

As noted above, parties should not hand-deliver any documents without advance permission.

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Email to chambers

As a general matter, the Court reviews materials filed via ECF at the latest on the business day after they have been filed. If a submission requires immediate attention, please notify Chambers by telephone and by email after filing it on ECF. The email should include (1) the word “URGENT” in the subject line; (2) the case name and case number; (3) a brief description of the nature of the urgent issue; and (4) a telephone number at which the party (and any other relevant parties) can be reached.

As a general matter, the Court reviews materials filed via ECF at the latest on the business day after they have been filed. If a submission requires immediate attention, please notify Chambers by telephone and by email after filing it on ECF. The email should include (1) the word “URGENT” in the subject line; (2) the case name and case number; (3) a brief description of the nature of the urgent issue; and (4) a telephone number at which the party (and any other relevant parties) can be reached.

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Hand deliveries require advance permission.

Nothing may be hand delivered absent advanced permission.

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Email to chambers

TRO applications must be emailed to Chambers with specific requirements.

Parties intending to file applications for TROs or other emergency relief must send all of their papers (in text-searchable .pdf format) to Chambers by email. The email should also include (1) the word “URGENT” in the subject line; (2) a telephone number at which the party (and any other relevant parties) can be reached; and (3) the relevant parties’ available for a teleconference in the next few days.

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Phone

All parties except pro se must notify others that conference is telephonic.

With the sole exception of pro se litigants, each party is responsible for ensuring that every other party is aware that the conference will proceed telephonically.

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Hand-delivered mail should be left with the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States District Courthouse at 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 and may not be brought directly to Chambers.

Hand-delivered mail should be left with the Court Security Officers at the Worth Street entrance of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States District Courthouse at 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 and may not be brought directly to Chambers.

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Phone to intake unit

Phone

(212) 805-0175

Pro se parties must contact Pro Se Intake Unit for questions, not the Court directly.

Any questions should be directed to the Pro Se Intake Unit at (212) 805-0175; pro se parties may not call the Court directly except as provided in Paragraph 1(E).

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Phone to chambers

Phone

646-453-4442

Civil conferences are held by telephone using specific conference line and ID.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all conferences and proceedings in civil cases will be held by telephone. The parties should call the Court’s dedicated conference line at 646-453-4442 and enter the conference ID 358639322, followed by the pound (#) key.

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In the event that a pro se party is not participating in e-filing, and notwithstanding anything in the foregoing Individual Practices to the contrary, all papers to be filed with the Court by a pro se party shall be sent to the Pro Se Intake Unit at the following mailing address: Pro Se Intake Unit Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States District Courthouse 500 Pearl Street New York, NY 10007

In the event that a pro se party is not participating in e-filing, and notwithstanding anything in the foregoing Individual Practices to the contrary, all papers to be filed with the Court by a pro se party shall be sent to the Pro Se Intake Unit at the following mailing address: Pro Se Intake Unit Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States District Courthouse 500 Pearl Street New York, NY 10007

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Letter ecf to intake unit

Pro se parties must communicate with Pro Se Intake Unit unless approved for ECF filing.

Unless a pro se party is approved for ECF filing pursuant to Paragraph 2(O), all communications with the Court by a pro se party must be sent to the Pro Se Intake Unit at the following mailing address: Pro Se Intake Unit Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States District Courthouse 500 Pearl Street New York, NY 10007

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No documents or court filings should be sent directly to Chambers. Copies of correspondence between a pro se party and opposing parties shall not be sent to the Court.

No documents or court filings should be sent directly to Chambers. Copies of correspondence between a pro se party and opposing parties shall not be sent to the Court.

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Fax communication with chambers requires prior approval.

Counsel are not to communicate with chambers via facsimile without prior approval.

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Counsel responsible for knowing all rulings regardless of notice received; check CM/ECF.

Counsel are responsible for knowledge of all rulings and other papers regardless of whether they receive electronic or written notice thereof. The docket sheet and electronic copies of papers are available online through the CM/ECF system.

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Letter ecf to chambers

Only enumerated letter motions may be filed electronically; other letters must be mailed, couriered, or delivered to court security and not filed on CM/ECF.

Letter motions enumerated in Section 13.1 of the ECF Rules and Instructions may be filed electronically. Other letters shall be mailed or sent by commercial courier to the undersigned or delivered to the court security officers at the Worth Street entrance, 200 Worth Street. Letters, other than enumerated letter motions, shall not be filed on the CM/ECF system.

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Phone to chambers

Communication with chambers by phone is restricted to emergencies and fax communication requires prior approval.

Counsel are not to communicate with Chambers by phone except in case of emergency. Counsel are not to communicate with chambers via facsimile without prior approval.

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Faxes to chambers are prohibited.

Faxes to chambers are not permitted.

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Letter ecf to chambers

Letters must be filed on ECF except for sealed, confidential, or pro se letters which go by mail/fax with counsel copies.

All letters shall be filed electronically on ECF subject to the exceptions in the next sentence. Exceptions: (1) letters filed under seal or requesting sealing; (2) letters containing sensitive or confidential information; (3) letters submitted by pro se parties. All letters falling into the aforementioned exceptions shall be sent to chambers by mail or fax (in accordance with Practice 1.C, infra) with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

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Counsel must anticipate and raise evidentiary/legal issues before testimony, outside jury presence.

Counsel shall anticipate evidentiary and legal issues and raise them well in advance of the relevant testimony, outside the presence of the jury.

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Parties must present witnesses throughout trial day; failure to do so may result in being deemed to have rested.

The parties are expected to present witnesses throughout the entire trial day. Unless good cause is shown, if a party does not have another witness available on a given day, that party will be deemed to have rested.

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Parties must first discuss issues with opposing counsel before raising with Court.

A party shall first raise any issue with the opposing party before raising the issue with the Court, including anticipated evidentiary and legal issues that require argument.

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Counsel must advise Court of next day's exhibits and unresolved objections at end of each trial day.

At the end of each trial day, counsel shall advise the Court of any exhibits to be offered into evidence the following day and inform the Court of any objections that the parties have not been able to resolve. The Court will then admit exhibits as to which there are no objections, and to the extent possible will rule on the admissibility of any exhibits as to which there are objections.

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Sidebars not permitted during jury trials; generally not permitted during bench trials.

Sidebars during jury trials are not permitted under any circumstance, and during bench trials, generally will not be permitted.

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Counsel must be present by 9:30 AM and available after 4:45 PM in jury trials.

In jury trials, in order to keep distractions during the trial to a minimum, counsel shall be present by 9:30 A.M. and available after 4:45 P.M. to discuss scheduling and any disputed matters that may arise.

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Counsel must notify Court and opposing counsel in writing of witness scheduling problems.

Counsel shall notify the Court and other counsel in writing, at the earliest possible time, of any particular scheduling problems involving witnesses so that other arrangements can be made to fill the trial day.

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Attorneys must be members of the Court's Bar and obtain a service pass to bring electronic devices into the Courthouse.

Attorneys’ use of mobile phones, tablets and other personal electronic devices in the Courthouse is governed by Standing Order M10-468, available here. Any attorney wishing to bring a telephone or other personal electronic device into the Courthouse shall be a member of this Court’s Bar, shall obtain the necessary service pass from the District Executive’s Office, and shall show the service pass upon entering the Courthouse.

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Email to chambers

Email Chambers immediately when deciding to seek TRO.

As soon as a party decides to seek a temporary restraining order, the party shall email the Chambers inbox at Schofield_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. requesting the Court’s contact information.

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Provide adversary availability for in-person conference if no consent to TRO.

If a party’s adversary has been notified but does not consent to temporary injunctive relief, the party seeking a restraining order shall provide the relevant parties’ availability for an in-person conference in the next few days in the email.

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Letter ecf to chambers

Communications with Chambers must be by letter (max 750 words, 12-point font), except as otherwise ordered.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all communications with Chambers shall be by letter, not to exceed 750 words, not including exhibits, and in 12-point font, except as provided below.

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Phone to chambers

Call Chambers to state adversary notification and consent status.

The party shall then call Chambers and state clearly whether: (1) the party has notified its adversary, and whether the adversary consents to temporary injunctive relief; or (2) the requirements of Rule 65(b) are satisfied and no notice is necessary.

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Email to chambers

Authorization required for computers/printers; email form to Chambers 10 days before needed date.

In order for an attorney to bring into the Courthouse any computer, printer or other electronic equipment not qualifying as a “personal electronic device,” specific authorization is required by prior Court Order. A form order is available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms. Parties shall complete the fillable .PDF form and email it to Chambers at least 10 days prior to the requested date of authorization.

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Pro se communications must be in writing to Pro Se Intake Unit; no calls to Chambers.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party that are not filed on ECF must be in writing and sent to the Pro Se Intake Unit at 500 Pearl Street, Room 200, New York, NY, 10007 or through the drop box located in the lobby of the U.S. Courthouse at 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY. Documents or Court filings should not be sent directly to Chambers or Judge Schofield. No telephone calls will be accepted by Chambers.

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Email to intake unit

Pro se filings without ECF must be sent to Pro Se Intake Unit or emailed to Pro_Se_Filing@nysd.uscourts.gov.

If the pro se party is not participating in ECF, all papers to be filed with the Court by a pro se party must be sent to the Pro Se Intake Unit, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 200, New York, New York 10007. The Court will accept filings via email from pro se parties without ECF privileges. Filings submitted by email must be sent to Pro_Se_Filing@nysd.uscourts.gov, and done so in accordance with the procedures found in Section 1.1 of the ECF Rules and Instructions located at https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions.

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Faxes and emails to chambers are prohibited.

Faxes and emails to chambers are not permitted.

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Email

At the time of filing, parties should also submit copies of these documents to the Court by email as Microsoft Word documents.

At the time of filing, parties should also submit copies of these documents to the Court by email as Microsoft Word documents.

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Email to chambers

Defense counsel must promptly inform Court of any conflict of interest and request Curcio hearing if appropriate.

Counsel have an obligation to promptly inform the Court upon learning of any other conflict of interest, whether a potential or an actual conflict, and to request a Curcio hearing if appropriate.

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Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

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Phone to chambers

Pro se parties should call the Pro Se Office at (212) 805-0175 with any questions. Pro se parties may not call the Court.

Pro se parties should call the Pro Se Office at (212) 805-0175 with any questions. Pro se parties may not call the Court.

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All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be in writing and delivered in person, mailed, or emailed to the Pro Se Office (Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, Room 105, New York, NY 10007). No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party should be in writing and delivered in person, mailed, or emailed to the Pro Se Office (Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, Room 105, New York, NY 10007). No documents or court filings may be sent directly to Chambers.

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Letter ecf

Parties must confer to resolve discovery disputes before involving the Court

If there are any discovery disputes, the parties are required to confer with one another to try to resolve the dispute without raising any issue with the Court.

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Pro se parties cannot send papers directly to Chambers

No papers may be sent directly to Chambers.

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Letter ecf

All requests for discovery by a pro se party should be sent to counsel for the party from whom discovery is sought. Discovery requests should not be sent to the Court.

All requests for discovery by a pro se party should be sent to counsel for the party from whom discovery is sought. Discovery requests should not be sent to the Court.

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Email to chambers

Government must email Chambers to arrange arraignment and initial conference with specific information and charging instruments at least two business days prior.

When a case is assigned to this Court, the Government shall email Chambers, copying the Courtroom Deputy (Keeva_Verneus@nysd.uscourts.gov), to arrange a time for an arraignment and initial conference. The Government shall provide (1) the name of the defendant(s); (2) defense counsel’s name and contact information; (3) whether the defendant(s) is/are detained (and, if so, the relevant Reg. No.) or bailed; (4) whether any defendant requires an interpreter (and, if so, the relevant language); (5) times that the Government and defense counsel are available for the arraignment and initial conference; and (6) any other pertinent information. The Government shall email all charging instruments to Chambers, if they are not available on ECF, at least two business days prior to the conference.

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Email to chambers

Counsel must email Chambers to request substitution conference, copying Courtroom Deputy and Government, with defendant and replacement counsel required to attend.

When there is a request for substitution of defense counsel, counsel of record must email Chambers, copying the Courtroom Deputy (Keeva_Verneus@nysd.uscourts.gov) and the Government, to request a conference be scheduled as soon as possible. If defense counsel believes an ex parte conference is necessary, it should so indicate in its email. At the conference, the Court will address the application by defense counsel to be relieved. The defendant, proposed replacement counsel, and the Government must also attend the conference.

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Email to chambers

CJA counsel requesting funding to engage investigative, expert, mentorship, or other services should do so through the CJA eVoucher system, not by letter to the Court. Requests for funding to engage associate CJA counsel, however, must be made by letter on ECF. Requests for authorization to seek interim payments may be made ex parte and under seal, via email to Chambers, copying the Courtroom Deputy.

CJA counsel requesting funding to engage investigative, expert, mentorship, or other services should do so through the CJA eVoucher system, not by letter to the Court. Requests for funding to engage associate CJA counsel, however, must be made by letter on ECF. Requests for authorization to seek interim payments may be made ex parte and under seal, via email to Chambers, copying the Courtroom Deputy.

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Telephone calls to Chambers are prohibited.

Telephone calls to Chambers are prohibited. All urgent communications with the Court should occur pursuant to Rule I(B)(9).

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Email

At the time of filing, the parties should also submit copies of these documents to the Court by email in both Microsoft Word and PDF format, as well as provide courtesy copies as set out in Rule II(B)(3).

At the time of filing, the parties should also submit copies of these documents to the Court by email in both Microsoft Word and PDF format, as well as provide courtesy copies as set out in Rule II(B)(3).

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Email to chambers

Defense counsel must promptly inform Court of benefactor payment conflicts and request Curcio hearing.

Whenever defense counsel has received, or is receiving, a benefactor payment that subjects counsel to a conflict of interest, said counsel must promptly inform the Court and request a Curcio hearing.

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Email to chambers

Simultaneously with the procedures set out in Rules I(D)(4)(i)–(ii), supra, the party should email to Chambers (1) a clean (unredacted) copy of the document to be sealed or redacted; (2) if seeking redaction, a copy of the document highlighting the information that has been redacted in the ECF filing; and (3) a copy of the letter-motion (unredacted, should the party also be seeking leave to file the letter-motion with redactions or under seal).

Simultaneously with the procedures set out in Rules I(D)(4)(i)–(ii), supra, the party should email to Chambers (1) a clean (unredacted) copy of the document to be sealed or redacted; (2) if seeking redaction, a copy of the document highlighting the information that has been redacted in the ECF filing; and (3) a copy of the letter-motion (unredacted, should the party also be seeking leave to file the letter-motion with redactions or under seal).

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Faxes to chambers are prohibited unless directed by the court.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted (unless specifically directed by the Court).

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Phone to intake unit

Phone

(212) 805-0175

Pro se parties must communicate with the Pro Se Intake Office, not chambers.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party must be sent to the Pro Se Intake Office. You may contact the Pro Se Intake Office at (212) 805-0175 during normal business hours, 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday – Friday. No documents or filings should be sent directly to Chambers.

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Pro se parties cannot call chambers directly.

Pro se parties are not permitted to telephone Chambers. Pro se parties are directed to contact the Pro Se Intake Office at (212) 805-0175.

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Electronic device forms must be emailed to court at least 24 hours before trial/hearing.

If required by the Standing Order, counsel seeking to bring a device into the Courthouse shall submit a copy of the Electronic Devices General Purpose Form, available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/node/766, to the Court by e-mail at least 24 hours prior to the relevant trial or hearing. Untimely requests may be denied on that basis alone.

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(212) 805-0200

As soon as a party decides to seek a temporary restraining order, he or she must call Chambers at (212) 805-0200 and state clearly whether (i) he or she has notified the adversary, and whether the adversary consents to temporary injunctive relief; or (ii) the requirements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b) are satisfied and no notice is necessary.

As soon as a party decides to seek a temporary restraining order, he or she must call Chambers at (212) 805-0200 and state clearly whether (i) he or she has notified the adversary, and whether the adversary consents to temporary injunctive relief; or (ii) the requirements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b) are satisfied and no notice is necessary.

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ii. E-mailing of Documents to Chambers. At the same time, the party should e-mail to Chambers (VyskocilNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) (i) a clean (i.e., unredacted) copy of the document and (ii) a copy of the document highlighting the information that has been redacted in the ECF filing.

ii. E-mailing of Documents to Chambers. At the same time, the party should e-mail to Chambers (VyskocilNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) (i) a clean (i.e., unredacted) copy of the document and (ii) a copy of the document highlighting the information that has been redacted in the ECF filing.

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Faxes to Chambers are prohibited unless directed by the Court.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted (unless specifically directed by the Court).

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In the case of discovery disputes, the parties should follow Local Rule 37.2 and the Court’s Individual Rules of Practice in Civil Cases (“Individual Practice Rules”), which are available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/hon-mary-kay-vyskocil. Any party wishing to raise a discovery dispute with the Court must first meet and confer in good faith with the opposing party, in person or by telephone, in an effort to resolve the dispute.

In the case of discovery disputes, the parties should follow Local Rule 37.2 and the Court’s Individual Rules of Practice in Civil Cases (“Individual Practice Rules”), which are available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/hon-mary-kay-vyskocil. Any party wishing to raise a discovery dispute with the Court must first meet and confer in good faith with the opposing party, in person or by telephone, in an effort to resolve the dispute.

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In new criminal cases, the AUSA must immediately email the Court to arrange a prompt conference or arraignment.

Upon assignment of a new criminal case to Judge Vyskocil, the Assistant United States Attorney must immediately email the Court to arrange for a prompt conference/arraignment.

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All non-scheduling/urgent communications must be in writing with docket number and NSR, faxed to Court.

Letters. Except for scheduling and urgent matters, all communication with the Court should be in writing and must contain the docket number for the case and the Court's initials (NSR). Letters should be faxed to the Court.

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Pro se parties must mail all communications to Pro Se Clerk, not Chambers.

All communications with the Court by a pro se party must be mailed to the Pro Se Clerk. No document or filing should be sent directly to Chambers.

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Pro se parties must file papers with Pro Se Office.

All papers to be filed with the Court by a pro se party, along with any courtesy copies of those papers, must be sent to the Pro Se Office.

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Pro se parties must file original with Pro Se Clerk and serve other pro se parties.

The pro se party must file an original of this Statement with the Pro Se Clerk and serve a copy on all other pro se parties.

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In Criminal Cases. To the maximum extent possible, all conferences and proceedings will be held by either telephone or video. No later than one week before a scheduled appearance, counsel must confer and submit a letter to the Court indicating their views on whether the Court can, consistent with the U.S. Constitution, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (see, e.g., Rules 5(f), 10(b) & (c), and 43) and any other relevant law, conduct the matter by telephone or video and, if applicable, whether the Defendant either consents to appearing in that manner or to waiving his or her appearance altogether.

In Criminal Cases. To the maximum extent possible, all conferences and proceedings will be held by either telephone or video. No later than one week before a scheduled appearance, counsel must confer and submit a letter to the Court indicating their views on whether the Court can, consistent with the U.S. Constitution, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (see, e.g., Rules 5(f), 10(b) & (c), and 43) and any other relevant law, conduct the matter by telephone or video and, if applicable, whether the Defendant either consents to appearing in that manner or to waiving his or her appearance altogether.

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Faxes are prohibited for all purposes.

Faxes are not permitted for any purposes.

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(877) 336-1839

Civil case conferences are held by telephone using the court’s dedicated conference line.

In Civil Cases. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all conferences and proceedings in civil cases will be held by telephone. In some cases, the Court may direct one of the parties to set up a conference line. In all other cases, the parties should call into the Court’s dedicated conference line at (877) 336-1839, and enter Access Code 123-1334, followed by the pound (#) key.

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Hand deliveries to chambers require advance permission from the court.

Nothing may be delivered to Chambers absent advance permission from the Court.

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For urgent matters requiring immediate attention, parties should send an email to Chambers that (1) includes the word “URGENT” in the subject line; (2) specifies the case name and docket number; (3) briefly describes the nature of the issue; and (4) provides a telephone number at which the party (and any other relevant parties) can be reached.

For urgent matters requiring immediate attention, parties should send an email to Chambers that (1) includes the word “URGENT” in the subject line; (2) specifies the case name and docket number; (3) briefly describes the nature of the issue; and (4) provides a telephone number at which the party (and any other relevant parties) can be reached.

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Telephone calls to chambers will not be answered; use ECF or email instead.

Telephone calls will not be answered. Thus, parties are encouraged to make any requests or inquiries to the Court through ECF or, if permitted or required under the Court’s Individual Rules and Practices, by email.

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Pro se parties must mail communications to Pro Se Intake Unit unless granted permission for electronic filing.

Pro se parties are encouraged to (1) consent to electronic service (via ECF or email); or (2) seek the Court’s permission to file documents through the ECF system or by email to the Court. Unless the Court grants permission to file documents electronically, all communications with the Court by a pro se party must be mailed to: Pro Se Intake Unit Charles L. Brieant Courthouse 300 Quarropas Street White Plains, NY 10601

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AUSA must email court immediately upon new criminal case assignment to arrange conference.

Upon assignment of a new criminal case to Judge Román, the Assistant United States Attorney must immediately email the Court to arrange for a prompt conference.

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TRO applications must be emailed in PDF format with urgent subject line and contact information.

Parties intending to file applications for TROs or other emergency relief must send all of their papers (in text-searchable PDF format) to the Court by email. The email should (1) include the word “URGENT” in the subject line; (2) provide a telephone number at which the party (and any other relevant parties) can be reached; and (3) provide the relevant parties’ availability for a telephone conference in the next few days.

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TRO/preliminary injunction papers must be emailed to the Court (copying all relevant counsel) with 'URGENT' in the subject line, a contact phone number, and the parties' telephone-conference availability; hand delivery requires advance permission.

When seeking a preliminary injunction and/or temporary restraining order, the moving party must send all their papers (in text-searchable PDF format) to the Court by email, copying counsel for all relevant parties. The email should (1) include the word "URGENT" in the subject line; (2) provide a telephone number at which the party (and any other relevant parties) can be reached; and (3) provide the relevant parties' availability for a telephone conference. Parties should not hand-deliver any documents without advance permission from the Court.

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Jury-trial submissions (including any oppositions) must also be sent to Chambers by email.

These submissions, including any oppositions, shall be filed via ECF and sent to Chambers by email, with one courtesy copy of each submitted to Chambers.

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Communications with the Court shall be by letter and filed on ECF. Absent a specific direction from the Court, the text of an email transmitted to Chambers does not qualify as a letter and its contents will not be addressed by the Court or Chambers' Staff.

Communications with the Court shall be by letter and filed on ECF. Absent a specific direction from the Court, the text of an email transmitted to Chambers does not qualify as a letter and its contents will not be addressed by the Court or Chambers' Staff.

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Except as otherwise provided below, ALL communications with Chambers shall be by letter. Letters shall be filed on ECF in accordance with Section 13.1 of the ECF Rules & Procedures. A hard copy of any letter filed on ECF shall also be mailed to Chambers. Any letter to the Court must not exceed 3 pages in length. This does not include any exhibits that may be attached to a letter. All letters must comply with SDNY Local Rule 11.1(b):

Except as otherwise provided below, ALL communications with Chambers shall be by letter. Letters shall be filed on ECF in accordance with Section 13.1 of the ECF Rules & Procedures. A hard copy of any letter filed on ECF shall also be mailed to Chambers. Any letter to the Court must not exceed 3 pages in length. This does not include any exhibits that may be attached to a letter. All letters must comply with SDNY Local Rule 11.1(b):

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Pro se parties are encouraged to (1) consent to electronic service (via ECF or email); or (2) seek the Court’s permission to file documents through the ECF system or by email to the Court. Unless the Court grants permission to file documents electronically, all communications with the Court by a pro se party must be mailed to the Pro Se Intake Unit, Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, 40 Centre Street, Room 105, New York, New York 10007.

Pro se parties are encouraged to (1) consent to electronic service (via ECF or email); or (2) seek the Court’s permission to file documents through the ECF system or by email to the Court. Unless the Court grants permission to file documents electronically, all communications with the Court by a pro se party must be mailed to the Pro Se Intake Unit, Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, 40 Centre Street, Room 105, New York, New York 10007.

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Parties seeking to inform the Court of their intention to oppose a discovery dispute, pursuant to the Court’s Individual Rule 2(C), should email, rather than call, Chambers promptly to advise that a responsive letter will be forthcoming.

Parties seeking to inform the Court of their intention to oppose a discovery dispute, pursuant to the Court’s Individual Rule 2(C), should email, rather than call, Chambers promptly to advise that a responsive letter will be forthcoming.

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Faxes are prohibited for all purposes.

Faxes are not permitted for any purposes.

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AUSA must email Court immediately upon new criminal case assignment.

Upon assignment of a new criminal case to Judge Engelmayer, the Assistant United States Attorney must immediately email the Court to arrange for a prompt conference/arraignment.

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Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all conferences and proceedings in civil cases will be held by telephone.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all conferences and proceedings in civil cases will be held by telephone.

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For urgent matters requiring immediate attention, parties should send an email to Chambers that (1) includes the word “URGENT” in the subject line; (2) specifies the case name and docket number; (3) briefly describes the nature of the issue; and (4) provides a telephone number at which the party (and any other relevant parties) can be reached.

For urgent matters requiring immediate attention, parties should send an email to Chambers that (1) includes the word “URGENT” in the subject line; (2) specifies the case name and docket number; (3) briefly describes the nature of the issue; and (4) provides a telephone number at which the party (and any other relevant parties) can be reached.

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Hand deliveries to Chambers require advance Court permission.

Nothing may be delivered to Chambers absent advance permission from the Court.

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Counsel must identify themselves each time they speak during teleconferences.

To facilitate orderly teleconferences and the creation of an accurate transcript, counsel are required to identify themselves every time they speak during the call.

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Upon assignment of a criminal case, the AUSA must immediately email Chambers to arrange a conference or arraignment.

Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Engelmayer, the Assistant United States Attorney (“AUSA”) shall immediately e-mail Chambers to arrange for a conference/arraignment.

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When the Standing Order requires it, counsel must email the completed device form to the Court at least 24 hours before the relevant trial or hearing.

If required by the Standing Order, counsel seeking to bring a device into the Courthouse shall submit a copy of the Electronic Devices General Purpose Form, available at http://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/file/forms/standing-order-electronic-devices-form, to the Court by e-mail (EngelmayerNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) at least 24 hours prior to the relevant trial or hearing.

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Letter ecf to chambers

Except for matters requiring immediate attention, communications with Chambers must be sent by letter filed on ECF, emailed as a PDF attachment, and simultaneously copied to all counsel.

Except matters requiring immediate attention, communications with Chambers shall be by letter, filed on ECF, which shall also be e-mailed as a .pdf attachment to the Court (EngelmayerNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) with a copy simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

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Faxes to Chambers are prohibited.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

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Upon substitution of defense counsel, counsel of record must contact the Courtroom Deputy as soon as possible to schedule a conference.

When there is a substitution of defense counsel, counsel of record must contact the Courtroom Deputy to schedule a conference as soon as possible.

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Each party must email the specified pretrial submissions to Chambers when filing them.

At the time of filing, each party shall e-mail to Chambers and supply Chambers with two courtesy hard copies of these materials in .pdf and, with the exception of in limine motions, Microsoft Word formats (EngelmayerNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov).

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Unless the Court orders otherwise, the defendant must email the sentencing submission to Chambers no later than two weeks before sentencing.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, a defendant’s sentencing submission shall be served on the Government and e- mailed to Chambers no later than two weeks before the date set for sentencing.

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The Government must email its sentencing submission to Chambers no later than one week before sentencing.

The Government’s sentencing submission shall be served on the defendant and e-mailed to Chambers no later than one week before the date set for sentencing.

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Sealed/confidential letters may be emailed as PDF attachments with copies to all counsel.

Any letter to be filed under seal or containing sensitive or confidential information may be emailed as a text-searchable PDF attachment to the Court with a copy simultaneously delivered to all counsel (unless the submission is being made ex parte).

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Emails for sealed/confidential letters must include case caption and brief description in subject line.

Any such email shall state clearly in the subject line: (1) the caption of the case, including the lead party names and docket number; and (2) a brief description of the contents of the letter.

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No substantive communications in email body; include only in attached letter.

Parties shall not include substantive communications in the body of the email; such communications shall be included only in the letter itself.

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At least 24 hours before a conference, email chambers the names of counsel wishing to appear and each counsel’s calling number.

Please email to EngelmayerNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov, no later than twenty-four hours before the conference, the names of any counsel who wish to enter an appearance at the conference, and the number from which each counsel will be calling.

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Communications with the Court must be by letter, except as otherwise provided.

Except as otherwise provided below, communications with the Court shall be by letter.

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Fax communications to Chambers are prohibited.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

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Non-urgent communications with Chambers must be by letter or letter-motion filed on ECF.

Otherwise, all communications with Chambers shall be by letter or letter-motion filed on ECF.

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Phone

855-244-8681

Teleconferences must use the Court’s dedicated line: (855) 244-8681, Access Code 2318-315-0661#.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any proceeding held by telephone will be on the Court’s dedicated conference line, which can be accessed by calling (855) 244-8681, and entering Access Code 2318-315-0661, followed by the pound (#) key.

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Parties must email chambers with names of appearing counsel, denoting lead counsel with asterisk.

The parties must also email EngelmayerNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov the names of counsel who will be appearing at the conference, denoting lead counsel with an asterisk.

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N. Failure of the Court to Schedule Argument or Decide a Motion. 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.

N. Failure of the Court to Schedule Argument or Decide a Motion. 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.

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Any party seeking to bring such equipment into the Courthouse should send a letter to Chambers at least 10 business days before the relevant trial or hearing requesting permission to use such equipment. The letter shall identify the type(s) of equipment to be used and the name(s) of the attorney(s) who will be using the equipment, printers will not be permitted.

Any party seeking to bring such equipment into the Courthouse should send a letter to Chambers at least 10 business days before the relevant trial or hearing requesting permission to use such equipment. The letter shall identify the type(s) of equipment to be used and the name(s) of the attorney(s) who will be using the equipment, printers will not be permitted.

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Parties may submit letter-motions seeking leave to file non-electronically via email to chambers, with required subject line and formatting restrictions.

iii. Submission by Email. Any party unable to comply with the requirement for electronic filing under seal through the ECF system, or who has reason to believe that a particular document should not be electronically filed, shall file a letter- motion seeking leave of the Court to file in a different manner. If the party is unable to file such a letter-motion on ECF, or believes there is good cause not to file such a letter-motion on ECF, the party may submit it by email (at EngelmayerNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov) as a text-searchable PDF attachment with a copy simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Any such email shall state clearly in the subject line: (1) the caption of the case, including the lead party names and docket number; and (2) a brief description of the contents of the letter. Parties may not include substantive communications in the body of the email; such communications may be included only in the body of the letter

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Faxes to Chambers are prohibited.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

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

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

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The parties must also email EngelmayerNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov the names of counsel who will be appearing at the conference, denoting lead counsel with an asterisk.

The parties must also email EngelmayerNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov the names of counsel who will be appearing at the conference, denoting lead counsel with an asterisk.

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Authorization required for non-personal electronic equipment in courthouse; letter to chambers 10 business days in advance; printers prohibited.

In order for an attorney to bring into the Courthouse any computer, printer, or other electronic equipment not qualifying as a “personal electronic device,” specific authorization is required by prior Court Order. Any party seeking to bring such equipment into the Courthouse should send a letter to Chambers at least 10 business days before the relevant trial or hearing requesting permission to use such equipment. The letter shall identify the type(s) of equipment to be used and the name(s) of the attorney(s) who will be using the equipment, printers will not be permitted. Chambers will coordinate with the District Executive’s Office to issue the Order and forward a copy to counsel. The Order must be shown upon bringing the equipment into the Courthouse.

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As soon as a party decides to seek a temporary restraining order, he or she must email Chambers at EngelmayerNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov and state clearly whether (1) he or she has notified their adversary, and whether the adversary consents to temporary injunctive relief; or (2) the requirements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b) are satisfied and no notice is necessary.

As soon as a party decides to seek a temporary restraining order, he or she must email Chambers at EngelmayerNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov and state clearly whether (1) he or she has notified their adversary, and whether the adversary consents to temporary injunctive relief; or (2) the requirements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b) are satisfied and no notice is necessary.

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Request for substitution of defense counsel requires scheduling conference with Chambers.

When there is a request for substitution of defense counsel, counsel of record must contact Chambers to schedule a conference.

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Letters. Except as otherwise provided below, communications with the Court shall be by letter. Unless accompanied by a request to file under seal, letters shall be filed electronically on ECF, with a courtesy copy, clearly marked as such, delivered to the Court by mail or hand delivery. See Rule 9 below regarding courtesy copies. Letters to be filed under seal should be delivered to the Court by mail or hand delivery. Include the case number on all letters. Copies of letters to the Court ordinarily shall be simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Chambers will not accept any substantive communication – i.e., anything other than a scheduling matter – by email.

Letters. Except as otherwise provided below, communications with the Court shall be by letter. Unless accompanied by a request to file under seal, letters shall be filed electronically on ECF, with a courtesy copy, clearly marked as such, delivered to the Court by mail or hand delivery. See Rule 9 below regarding courtesy copies. Letters to be filed under seal should be delivered to the Court by mail or hand delivery. Include the case number on all letters. Copies of letters to the Court ordinarily shall be simultaneously delivered to all counsel. Chambers will not accept any substantive communication – i.e., anything other than a scheduling matter – by email.

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Sidebars during jury trials are discouraged and generally not permitted.

Sidebars during jury trials are discouraged and generally not permitted.

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Counsel must meet face-to-face for at least one hour to discuss settlement within 14 days after fact discovery closes.

No later than 14 days following the close of fact discovery, all counsel must meet face-to-face for at least one hour to discuss settlement.

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Ready Trial Date set after discovery/dispositive motion; 48-hour notice for trial; counsel must report scheduling conflicts in advance.

At the close of discovery or, if a party has filed a dispositive motion, then within 30 days of a decision resolving the motion, the Court will set a Ready Trial Date. At any time on or after the Ready Trial Date, the Court may call the parties to trial upon 48 hours' notice. Therefore, counsel must notify the Court and their adversaries in writing of any potential scheduling conflicts – including, but not limited to, trials and vacations – that would prevent a trial at a particular time. Such notice must come before the Court notifies counsel of an actual trial date, not after counsel receives notification of the actual trial date. Counsel should notify the Court and all other counsel in writing, at the earliest possible time, of any scheduling problems involving out-of-town witnesses or other exigencies.

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Emails/faxes to chambers require prior authorization and must identify authorizing individual.

Emails or faxes to chambers are permitted only with prior authorization. Emailed or faxed submissions shall identify the authorizing individual in chambers. The chambers fax number is (914) 390-4193. In the event a party is directed to or must transmit an e-mail to Chambers, the e-mail address to be used is HalpernNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Phone

(914) 390-4160

Telephone calls to chambers only for emergencies; emails/faxes require prior authorization; copies to all counsel required.

Except as otherwise set forth herein, telephone calls to chambers are permitted only in emergencies requiring immediate attention. The chambers phone number is (914) 390-4160. Emails or faxes to chambers are permitted only with prior authorization. Emailed or faxed submissions shall identify the authorizing individual in chambers. The chambers fax number is (914) 390-4193. In the event a party is directed to or must transmit an e-mail to Chambers, the e-mail address to be used is HalpernNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. Copies of any communication with Chambers shall be simultaneously faxed, e-mailed, or hand- delivered to all counsel.

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Nothing may be delivered to Chambers by hand at this time.

D. Hand Deliveries. Nothing may be delivered to Chambers at this time.

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Faxes may not be used for any purpose and will not receive a response.

C. Faxes. Faxes are not permitted for any purposes. They will not be responded to.

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When a new criminal case is assigned, the AUSA must confer with defense counsel and immediately email the Court to arrange a prompt conference or arraignment.

E. In New Criminal Cases. Upon assignment of a new criminal case to Judge Berman, the Assistant United States Attorney (after conferring with defense counsel) must immediately email the Court to arrange for a prompt conference/arraignment.

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Opposing party must call chambers within 1 business day and respond by letter within 3 business days for discovery disputes

If the opposing party wishes to respond, it must call Chambers within one (1) business day to advise that a responsive letter will be forthcoming, and its response shall be by letter to the Court not exceeding three pages within three (3) business days of the filing of the original letter-motion.

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For situations requiring immediate attention from the Court, counsel should email the Chambers inbox requesting the Court’s contact information. The Re line of the email should be marked “URGENT” and the text should provide a short explanation of the emergency and should be copied to all parties.

For situations requiring immediate attention from the Court, counsel should email the Chambers inbox requesting the Court’s contact information. The Re line of the email should be marked “URGENT” and the text should provide a short explanation of the emergency and should be copied to all parties.

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All counsel must be copied on sealing emails unless ex parte.

Unless the requesting party seeks leave to file the submission ex parte, all counsel of record must be copied on the email to Chambers.

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Pro se parties must file via ECF if registered, or mail to Pro Se Intake Unit if not registered; no direct filings to Chambers.

Pro se parties who are registered on ECF should file all letters and motions, absent a request to file a document under seal, via ECF. By Standing Order, a pro se party who is not registered on ECF must mail all communications with the Court to the Pro Se Intake Unit located at 500 Pearl Street, Room 200, New York, NY 10007. A pro se party must not send any document or filing directly to Chambers.

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Non-ECF pro se parties must send all filings to Pro Se Intake Unit.

If the pro se party is not participating in ECF, then the pro se party must send all papers to be filed with the Court to the Pro Se Intake Unit.

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For docketing, scheduling and calendar matters, counsel shall contact the Courtroom Deputy. Otherwise—except for matters requiring immediate attention—all communications with Chambers must be in writing and contain the docket number for the case and the Court’s initials (VSB). Written communications should be filed on ECF.

For docketing, scheduling and calendar matters, counsel shall contact the Courtroom Deputy. Otherwise—except for matters requiring immediate attention—all communications with Chambers must be in writing and contain the docket number for the case and the Court’s initials (VSB). Written communications should be filed on ECF.

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PCDs generally prohibited unless holder is AUSA, Federal Defender, or SDNY Bar member with Secure Pass.

The Standing Order also governs the bringing of cell phones, Blackberries, and other Personal Communications Devices (“PCDs”) into the Courthouse and the Courtroom. The Standing Order does not allow cell phones and other PCDs into the building unless the person bringing the PCD is an AUSA, a Federal Defender, or a member of the Southern District of New York Bar with a valid secure pass (“Secure Pass”) issued by the District Executive’s Office. If an individual does not have a Secure Pass, or is otherwise not entitled to bring a PCD into the Courthouse pursuant to the Standing Order, an order issued by the Court is ineffective to permit him or her to do so.

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Do not send hard copies after faxing.

Do not follow faxed letters with hard copy.

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Fax number is (212) 805-6382; faxes over 5 pages require prior authorization.

The direct fax number to Chambers is (212) 805-6382. Any faxed letter or document exceeding five pages will not be accepted unless prior authorization has been granted.

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Urgent emails must include case name, docket number, issue description, and contact phone.

Please include in the body of the email the case name and docket number, the nature of the issue, and a telephone number where the party (and any other relevant parties) can be reached.

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Initial case management conference scheduled within 45 days of answer filing. Parties must confer and exchange initial disclosures under FRCP 26(f) and 26(a).

The Court will endeavor to schedule an initial case management conference within 45 days of the filing of the answer(s). Upon receipt of the Notice of Initial Conference, the parties shall confer if they have not yet done so in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) and exchange the initial disclosures prescribed by Rule 26(a).

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Status letter must be received by Court at least five business days before initial case management conference.

The status letter must be received by the Court at least five business days before the initial case management conference.

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Notices of motions, affidavits, and memoranda of law shall be served in accordance with the dates set by the Court during the pre-motion conference or by memo- endorsed orders. If a pre-motion conference is not required (Paragraph II.A., supra), counsel should follow Local Civil Rule 6.1, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Notices of motions, affidavits, and memoranda of law shall be served in accordance with the dates set by the Court during the pre-motion conference or by memo- endorsed orders. If a pre-motion conference is not required (Paragraph II.A., supra), counsel should follow Local Civil Rule 6.1, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

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For unresolved discovery disputes, parties must submit joint letter describing issues, positions, and authority. Court will rule or refer to Magistrate Judge.

In the event that a discovery dispute arises that the parties are unable to resolve among themselves, they shall confer and submit to the Court a joint letter setting forth the matters that remain unresolved following such conference. The letter shall describe concisely the issue(s) in dispute and the respective position of each party and cite applicable authority which the respective parties claim for support. The Court will rule upon the written submission, or refer the dispute to the designated Magistrate Judge for resolution, particularly where the circumstances indicate that the parties’ discovery disputes are continuous or chronic.

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Principal trial counsel or designated attorney familiar with litigation must appear at all conferences.

Principal trial counsel -- or, upon written notice to the Court, another attorney so designated who is closely familiar with the litigation -- must appear at all conferences.

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Please email or call Chambers to obtain advance permission from the Court to hand-deliver documents, including courtesy copies.

Please email or call Chambers to obtain advance permission from the Court to hand-deliver documents, including courtesy copies.

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Urgent matters should be emailed with "URGENT" in subject line.

For urgent matters requiring immediate attention, parties are directed to send an email to Chambers with “URGENT” in the subject line.

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Prior permission from Chambers is required to email documents to the Court; the email must state who granted permission and copy all counsel and unrepresented parties.

If a party wishes to fax or email a document to the Court, it must obtain prior permission to do so. The fax or email must indicate who in Chambers provided such permission, and must be copied to all counsel and unrepresented parties.

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Prohibits private conferences with deponents during remote depositions except for privilege assertions.

Consistent with Local Civil Rule 30.4 of the Local Rules of the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, no counsel shall initiate a private conference, including through text message, electronic mail, or the chat feature in the videoconferencing system, with any deponent while a question is pending, except for the purpose of determining whether a privilege should be asserted.

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Emails to chambers require prior approval and must be copied to all parties.

E-mails to Chambers are not permitted without prior approval. If approval is granted, any e-mailed submissions must be simultaneously sent to other counsel and/or pro se parties.

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Pro se parties must submit non-ECF communications to Pro Se Intake Unit, not chambers.

All letters, motions, memoranda, and other communications to the Court from pro se parties that are not filed electronically must be submitted to the Pro Se Intake Unit, not directly to Chambers.

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Faxes to chambers are prohibited.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

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Pro se parties must submit non-electronic communications to Pro Se Intake Unit, not Chambers.

All letters, motions, memoranda, and other communications to the Court from pro se parties that are not filed electronically must be submitted to the Pro Se Intake Unit, not directly to Chambers.

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Jury trial submissions must be emailed in Microsoft Word format to chambers.

In addition to filing these three joint submissions on ECF, the parties must send copies in Microsoft Word format to the Court via e- mail to KrauseNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Fax communications to Chambers are prohibited.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

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Emails to Chambers require prior approval and must CC all parties if approved.

E-mails to Chambers are not permitted without prior approval. If approval is granted, any e-mailed submissions must be simultaneously sent to other counsel and/or pro se parties. The Court's e-mail address is KrauseNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Except as otherwise provided below, communications with the Court (other than during conferences, hearings, or trials) should be by motion or letter, filed on ECF. Except for confidential settlement letters, discussed in § 1(e) below, or as specifically directed by chambers in advance, the Court will not accept letters or motions from counseled parties by email, fax, telephone, or hard copy mailed or delivered directly to chambers.

Except as otherwise provided below, communications with the Court (other than during conferences, hearings, or trials) should be by motion or letter, filed on ECF. Except for confidential settlement letters, discussed in § 1(e) below, or as specifically directed by chambers in advance, the Court will not accept letters or motions from counseled parties by email, fax, telephone, or hard copy mailed or delivered directly to chambers.

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Ex parte letters required by the Court in advance of a settlement conference should be emailed to the chambers email address, which will be provided in the settlement conference scheduling order.

Ex parte letters required by the Court in advance of a settlement conference should be emailed to the chambers email address, which will be provided in the settlement conference scheduling order.

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Joint Pretrial Order due 30 days after discovery completion or summary judgment decision

Unless the Court has ordered otherwise, the parties shall submit to the Court for its approval a proposed Joint Pretrial Order within 30 days after the date for the completion of discovery, or, if a summary judgment motion has been filed, within 30 days after the decision on the motion.

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Non-natural parties must send decision-maker with settlement authority

If a party is a corporation, union, government entity, or other non-natural person, it must send a decision-maker with knowledge of the case, responsibility for determining the amount of any ultimate settlement, and authority to enter into such a settlement.

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Parties must attend settlement conferences in person with lead trial attorney

Unless excused in advance, each party must attend the conference in person, accompanied by that party's lead trial attorney.

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Pro se parties must submit non-electronic communications to Pro Se Intake Unit, not chambers.

All letters, motions, and other communications to the Court from pro se parties that are not filed electronically must be submitted to the Pro Se Intake Unit, not directly to chambers.

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Except as otherwise provided below, communications with the Court (other than during conferences, hearings, or trials) should be by motion or letter, filed on ECF. Except for confidential settlement letters, discussed in § 1(e) below, or as specifically directed by chambers in advance, the Court will not accept letters or motions from counseled parties by email, fax, telephone, or hard copy mailed or delivered directly to chambers.

Except as otherwise provided below, communications with the Court (other than during conferences, hearings, or trials) should be by motion or letter, filed on ECF. Except for confidential settlement letters, discussed in § 1(e) below, or as specifically directed by chambers in advance, the Court will not accept letters or motions from counseled parties by email, fax, telephone, or hard copy mailed or delivered directly to chambers.

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Joint Pretrial Order must be signed by all parties and include caption and counsel contact info

The proposed Joint Pretrial Order shall be signed by all parties and include the following: i. The full caption of the action. ii. The names and addresses of trial counsel, together with their office and cellular telephone numbers, fax numbers, and email addresses.

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Pro se parties must submit communications to the Pro Se Intake Unit, not directly to chambers.

All letters, motions, and other communications to the Court from pro se parties that are not filed electronically must be submitted to the Pro Se Intake Unit, not directly to chambers.

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To seek permission, you must fill out the "Fillable Form for Electronic Devices General Purpose," available on the Southern District of New York's form database, HERE . The completed form should be emailed to chambers using the address above. If Wi-Fi is requested, please submit the form at least two business days prior to your court date.

To seek permission, you must fill out the "Fillable Form for Electronic Devices General Purpose," available on the Southern District of New York's form database, HERE . The completed form should be emailed to chambers using the address above. If Wi-Fi is requested, please submit the form at least two business days prior to your court date.

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Settlement conference acknowledgment form must be emailed 4 business days before conference to all attending attorneys and Judge Gorenstein.

Complete this form (please print or type) or its equivalent, sign it, and email it no later than midnight four business days prior to the conference (1) to all other attorneys who will be attending the conference and (2) to Judge Gorenstein.

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Letters sent by mail or overnight delivery should be addressed to Judge Gorenstein at the U.S. Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, New York, NY 10007. If delivered by hand, letters should be brought to 40 Foley Square. The Court does not accept letters by email.

Letters sent by mail or overnight delivery should be addressed to Judge Gorenstein at the U.S. Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, New York, NY 10007. If delivered by hand, letters should be brought to 40 Foley Square. The Court does not accept letters by email.

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File ECF letter requesting adjournment with requested date/time and other parties' positions; appearance not adjourned until court grants.

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.

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Letters by mail/overnight to 40 Foley Square; hand delivery accepted; no email letters.

Letters sent by mail or overnight delivery should be addressed to Judge Gorenstein at the U.S. Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, New York, NY 10007. If delivered by hand, letters should be brought to 40 Foley Square. The Court does not accept letters by email.

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Telephone calls to chambers only for emergencies; otherwise use letters.

Except as provided in Paragraph 1.D below, telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in emergency situations. For any other situation, a party may submit a letter to the Court in accordance with paragraphs 1.A and 1.B above.

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Ex parte settlement letters must be emailed to specific chambers address.

The letter should be emailed to GSteinNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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In general, communications with the Court should be by letter, via electronic case filing ("ECF"), without email or other copy to Chambers.

In general, communications with the Court should be by letter, via electronic case filing ("ECF"), without email or other copy to Chambers.

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Faxed communications require prior permission from Chambers.

No faxed communications shall be permitted without prior permission from Chambers.

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Jury materials must be emailed as Word documents to specific chambers email address.

In addition to ECF-filing of voir dire questions, jury instructions, and verdict sheets, electronic copies must also be submitted as Microsoft Word documents and sent by email to: GSteinNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Counsel must notify each other and the Court of next day's witnesses by end of each trial day.

No later than the end of each trial day, counsel must notify each other and the Court of witnesses to be called the following trial day. The parties may agree to earlier notification.

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Wi-Fi requests must be made to chambers at least 2 business days before conference.

If Wi-Fi is required, the request must be made to chambers no less than 2 business days in advance of the conference. When filling out the attached form, enter an “X” or “YES” under the “WIFI GRANTED” box. The Wi-Fi log-in credentials will only be emailed to the provided email addresses and will only be valid the day of the conference.

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Faxes are prohibited without prior chambers approval

Faxes are not permitted except with prior approval of Chambers.

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Pro se parties must file all papers with Pro Se Intake Unit

A pro se party must send all papers to be filed with the Court to the Pro Se Intake Unit conference in conformance with the procedures in Section I.A above.

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Pro se parties must file with Pro Se Intake Unit, not Chambers

A pro se party must not send any document or filing directly to Chambers. A pro se party should deliver all filings and communications with the Court to the Pro Se Intake Unit located at 500 Pearl Street, Room 200, New York, NY 10007 by mail, in- person, or drop box (if outside of normal business hours). A pro se party may also deliver filings and communications in PDF format by email to ProSe@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Arrest and search warrants, including applications for cell site information, triggerfish, and GPS tracking, should be emailed to NYSDRicardoCriminal@nysd.uscourts.gov specifying the time that the agent and U.S. Attorney are available to swear out the complaint.

Arrest and search warrants, including applications for cell site information, triggerfish, and GPS tracking, should be emailed to NYSDRicardoCriminal@nysd.uscourts.gov specifying the time that the agent and U.S. Attorney are available to swear out the complaint.

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At least 24 hours in advance of a plea, the indictment/information, plea agreement, a summary of the elements of the offense(s), and the maximum and mandatory penalties for each crime/count should be emailed to NYSDRicardoCriminal@nysd.uscourts.gov.

At least 24 hours in advance of a plea, the indictment/information, plea agreement, a summary of the elements of the offense(s), and the maximum and mandatory penalties for each crime/count should be emailed to NYSDRicardoCriminal@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Email Judge Ricardo for late-night or weekend warrant needs.

If you anticipate the need for a late-night or weekend warrant, please send Judge Ricardo an email at NYSDRicardoCriminal@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Communications with Chambers, including requests for extensions or adjournments, shall be by letter or letter-motion filed on ECF in accordance with these Rules and Practices.

Communications with Chambers, including requests for extensions or adjournments, shall be by letter or letter-motion filed on ECF in accordance with these Rules and Practices.

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Faxes to chambers are prohibited.

Faxes to Chambers are not permitted.

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For situations requiring immediate attention from the Court, counsel should call Chambers directly; in such situations, parties should email ReardenNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov requesting the Court’s contact information.

For situations requiring immediate attention from the Court, counsel should call Chambers directly; in such situations, parties should email ReardenNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov requesting the Court’s contact information.

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Attorneys’ use of personal electronic devices (including mobile phones) and general purpose computing devices (such as laptops and tablets) within the Courthouse and its environs is governed by Standing Order M10-468. When Court permission is required under the Standing Order, attorneys seeking to bring electronic devices to the Court should email a completed Model Court Order to ReardenNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov five business days before the relevant trial or hearing.

Attorneys’ use of personal electronic devices (including mobile phones) and general purpose computing devices (such as laptops and tablets) within the Courthouse and its environs is governed by Standing Order M10-468. When Court permission is required under the Standing Order, attorneys seeking to bring electronic devices to the Court should email a completed Model Court Order to ReardenNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov five business days before the relevant trial or hearing.

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The movant should then email ReardenNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov, giving notice of the filing and the time frame requested for Court action. Where the motion is made on notice, all parties should be copied on the email.

The movant should then email ReardenNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov, giving notice of the filing and the time frame requested for Court action. Where the motion is made on notice, all parties should be copied on the email.

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Emergency requests should be emailed to WillisNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov and filed on the docket citing the nature of the emergency.

Emergency requests should be emailed to WillisNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov and filed on the docket citing the nature of the emergency.

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(212) 805-0244

If a dispute arises during a deposition, the Parties should attempt to proceed through as much of the deposition as possible that is unaffected by the dispute. Parties should not unilaterally terminate a deposition and the Court expects good faith efforts to resolve any disputes. After doing so, if the dispute cannot be resolved, the Parties should jointly contact the Court at (212) 805-0244. Chambers staff will take a message summarizing the dispute and check to see if Judge Willis is available to resolve the issue either through a video conference or a written order.

If a dispute arises during a deposition, the Parties should attempt to proceed through as much of the deposition as possible that is unaffected by the dispute. Parties should not unilaterally terminate a deposition and the Court expects good faith efforts to resolve any disputes. After doing so, if the dispute cannot be resolved, the Parties should jointly contact the Court at (212) 805-0244. Chambers staff will take a message summarizing the dispute and check to see if Judge Willis is available to resolve the issue either through a video conference or a written order.

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Warrants. Arrest and search warrants, including applications for cell site information, triggerfish, and GPS tracking, should be emailed to WillisCriminalDuty@nysd.uscourts.gov. The cover email should specify the time that the agent and AUSA are available to swear out the complaint or affidavit.

Warrants. Arrest and search warrants, including applications for cell site information, triggerfish, and GPS tracking, should be emailed to WillisCriminalDuty@nysd.uscourts.gov. The cover email should specify the time that the agent and AUSA are available to swear out the complaint or affidavit.

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PEN Registers, NDOs, and OCs should be emailed to chambers.

PEN Registers, NDOs, and OCs. All applications requiring Judge Willis’s review and signature should be sent to WillisCriminalDuty@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Late-night/weekend warrants require email and phone call to Judge.

Late-night or weekend warrants. If you anticipate the need for a late-night or weekend warrant, please send Judge Willis an email at WillisCriminalDuty@nysd.uscourts.gov, and call Judge Willis on her personal cell phone, available on the criminal duty roster.

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Plea materials must be emailed 24 hours in advance.

Pleas. At least 24 hours in advance of a plea, the indictment/information, plea agreement, a summary of the elements of the offense(s), and the maximum and mandatory penalties for each crime/count should be emailed to WillisCriminalDuty@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Government agencies must send knowledgeable representative or make official available by phone if over 100 miles away.

When any government agency is a Party, counsel of record must be accompanied by a knowledgeable representative from the agency (or, if the agency official with knowledge is more than 100 miles from the Courthouse, the official must be available to participate by telephone).

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Telephone adjournment requests are never accepted; must be filed via ECF letter-motion.

In no circumstances will a telephone request for an adjournment be entertained.

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Applications for PEN registers, NDOs, and OCs that require Judge Willis's review and signature must be emailed to WillisCriminalDuty@nysd.uscourts.gov.

All applications requiring Judge Willis's review and signature should be sent to WillisCriminalDuty@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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Arrest and search warrants, including applications for cell site information, triggerfish, and GPS tracking, should be emailed to WillisCriminalDuty@nysd.uscourts.gov.

Arrest and search warrants, including applications for cell site information, triggerfish, and GPS tracking, should be emailed to WillisCriminalDuty@nysd.uscourts.gov.

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If you anticipate the need for a late-night or weekend warrant, please send Judge Willis an email at WillisCriminalDuty@nysd.uscourts.gov, and call Judge Willis on her personal cell phone, available on the criminal duty roster.

If you anticipate the need for a late-night or weekend warrant, please send Judge Willis an email at WillisCriminalDuty@nysd.uscourts.gov, and call Judge Willis on her personal cell phone, available on the criminal duty roster.

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Pro se parties may not call Chambers or send any document or filing directly to Chambers.

A pro se party may not call Chambers or send any document or filing directly to Chambers.