Courtesy copies are required for proposed orders, stipulations, and judgments. Details: delivery upon filing, by email. Microsoft Word version of proposed orders must be emailed to Chambers.
Judge Valerie E. Caproni's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Discovery disputes must first be resolved through good faith meet and confer.
Judge Valerie E. Caproni's rule states these limits: attorney: 8750 words; attorney: 3500 words; pro se: 25 pages; pro se: 10 pages. Excludes table of contents and table of authorities. Word limits: 8,750 for attorney/computer briefs, 25 pages for pro se/handwritten; reply limits 3,500 words/10 pages
Judge Valerie E. Caproni's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Letters should generally not exceed 5 pages in length.
Judge Valerie E. Caproni's formatting rule includes file format ECF. Letters must be filed on ECF unless sealed or contain sensitive information.
The rule requires notice of electronic filing. Notices of Appearance must be filed on ECF before conferences or filing materials.
The rule requires adversary consent indication. Requests to Court must indicate whether adversary consents.
Parties may contact Judge Valerie E. Caproni's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. For emergencies, email Chambers with "URGENT" in subject line and copy all parties.
Judge Valerie E. Caproni's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf. File letter motion requesting sealing/redaction in public view on ECF.
Judge Valerie E. Caproni's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request, original date, number of previous requests, adversary position, and proposed new dates. Adjournment/extension requests must be by letter and include 5 required elements.
Yes. Judge Valerie E. Caproni requires bundling for covered papers. Government must respond to all motions in single omnibus brief when multiple Defendants file.
Yes. Judge Valerie E. Caproni's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Junior attorneys encouraged; multiple attorneys may argue upon request
File letter motion requesting sealing/redaction in public view on ECF.
Letters must be filed on ECF unless sealed or contain sensitive information.
Notices of Appearance must be filed on ECF before conferences or filing materials.
Unsolicited letters/emails not filed on ECF will be docketed by the Court.
Requests to Court must indicate whether adversary consents.
Letters should generally not exceed 5 pages in length.
Contact Courtroom Deputy for questions not answered by rules or for scheduling matters.
For emergencies, email Chambers with "URGENT" in subject line and copy all parties.
Adjournment/extension requests must be by letter and include 5 required elements.
Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 48 business hours in advance (unless emergency).
Non-compliance with adjournment/extension rules may result in denial.
Proposed orders/stipulations/judgments must be submitted as attachments to ECF letters.
Microsoft Word version of proposed orders must be emailed to Chambers.
ECF filings may not be reviewed same day; use "URGENT" email for immediate attention.
Initial Rule 16 conference scheduled for Friday morning ~6 weeks after Complaint filing.
Initial pretrial conference adjournment requests must follow Rule 2(C) and propose Friday morning dates.
Parties must be prepared to discuss pending/anticipated motions and subject matter jurisdiction at initial pretrial conference.
Discovery disputes must first be resolved through good faith meet and confer.
Failed discovery disputes require joint call to Chambers for teleconference with Court.
Word limits: 8,750 for attorney/computer briefs, 25 pages for pro se/handwritten; reply limits 3,500 words/10 pages
Memoranda of 10+ pages require TOC and TOA (excluded from word count)
Memoranda must use 1-inch margins, double-spacing, Times New Roman 12pt, footnotes min 10pt
Attorney/computer briefs require word count certificate (excluded from limit)
Courtesy copies (tabbed 3-ring binder) due 2 business days after reply service
Email password-protected link to transcripts/videos if not single ECF file
Courtesy copy rules also apply to bankruptcy appeals
Pre-motion teleconference required before filing Motion to Strike
Junior attorneys encouraged; multiple attorneys may argue upon request
Court encourages junior attorney participation in oral arguments and allows multiple attorneys to argue upon request.
Letter motion must indicate opposing party's consent; confidential designations require joint submission.