Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 10 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Email required letter and acknowledgment form 7 days before conference; submit courtesy copy if exhibits exceed 10 pages.
Judge Valerie Figueredo's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Parties must get Court approval for alternate briefing schedules via notice of motion or Letter-Motion.
Judge Valerie Figueredo's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Letters to chambers limited to 3 single-spaced pages (excluding exhibits).
Judge Valerie Figueredo's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Letter-Motions limited to 3 pages (excluding attachments).
Judge Valerie Figueredo's formatting rule includes file format PDF. All moving papers, letter-motions, and letters must be in searchable PDF format.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Confidential information must be used only for this litigation.
The rule requires secure storage and authorized access only. PII must be maintained securely and shared only with authorized individuals.
Parties may contact Judge Valerie Figueredo's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Emails to chambers only for urgent matters or with prior permission.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Valerie Figueredo. Court permission required to file documents under seal.
Requests should be made at least 14 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Valerie Figueredo. Adjournment requests must be made promptly; no cause needed if >14 days before conference, reasons required if <14 days.
Yes. Judge Valerie Figueredo's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Junior attorneys invited to argue motions they helped prepare; multiple attorneys permitted to create junior lawyer opportunities.
Parties must meet and confer for 'Attorneys' or Experts' Eyes Only' designations.
Confidential information must be used only for this litigation.
Must inform recipients of confidentiality and require signed agreement before disclosure.
PII must be maintained securely and shared only with authorized individuals.
Data breach of PII requires immediate notification and cooperation.
Inadvertent disclosure of privileged/ESI does not waive privilege under FRE 502.
Confidential information in discovery does not automatically require sealing; parties must follow court procedures for sealing requests.
Confidential information must be returned or destroyed within 30 days after final judgment, except counsel may retain working files.
Each party must submit a 5-page confidential letter 7 days before settlement conference with specific content requirements.
Email required letter and acknowledgment form 7 days before conference; submit courtesy copy if exhibits exceed 10 pages.
Adjournment requests must be made promptly; no cause needed if >14 days before conference, reasons required if <14 days.
Adjournment required if it would enable discovery or allow in-person attendance instead of telephone.
For adjournments within 45 days, contact chambers for date, confirm with all parties, then file agreed Letter-Motion via ECF.
For adjournments >45 days, file Letter-Motion with each party's position and proposed timeframe.
Non-resident parties may request exemption from in-person attendance requirement.
Telephone attendance permitted for parties >100 miles away if great hardship to attend in person.
Court permission required to file documents under seal.
All moving papers, letter-motions, and letters must be in searchable PDF format.
Use Westlaw citations for unreported cases when possible.
ECF citations must include ECF docket number and page number.
Discovery plan meeting required before Initial Case Management Conference (except Pro Se cases).
Rule 26(f) Report and Proposed Case Management Plan due one week before Initial Case Management Conference.
Memoranda of 10+ pages require table of contents and table of authorities.
Sur-replies not accepted without prior Court permission.
Courtesy copies should not be submitted unless Court requests them.
Letters to chambers limited to 3 single-spaced pages (excluding exhibits).
Letters filed on ECF must be in searchable PDF format.
Emails to chambers only for urgent matters or with prior permission.
Fax communications require prior permission from chambers.
Adjournment/extension requests must be Letter-Motions with specific required elements.