Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Agenda
- Upon Filing
Fee Application Binder
- 1 copy • At Least 14 Days Before Hearing
First Day Binder
- 2 copies
Notice of Completion of Briefing
- 1 copy • Upon Filing
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Letters related to discovery disputes (moving and response) must not exceed 5 pages.
- Discovery dispute moving letter
- Up to 5 pages
- Discovery dispute response letter
- Up to 5 pages
- Discovery dispute letter
Court's wording
The party seeking relief from the Court shall file, and deliver to Chambers, a letter, not to exceed five (5) pages, in lieu of a formal motion, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. Any party opposing the request for relief shall respond by letter, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, in like fashion, no later than 48 hours following receipt of the moving party’s letter.
Document Format Requirements1 rule
All proposed orders must have 4 inches of blank space at the end and must not include a signature line or date line.
Court's wording
All proposed orders must allow 4 inches of blank space at the end of the order for the Judge’s signature and date. Do not include a signature line or a date line since they will be included with the Judge’s electronic signature.
Document Filing Requirements8 rules
Agendas shall contain a hyperlink to all referenced filings.
With the exception of retention applications, Counsel shall NOT send a separate CNO/COC Binder for matters scheduled for an omnibus hearing unless the Court directs otherwise.
All filings shall reference the docket number and date filed.
The binders shall NOT contain filings for continued or resolved matters.
The binder must otherwise fully comply with Local Rule 9029-3.
A Notice of Completion of Briefing filed in an adversary proceeding shall be delivered to chambers together with one binder including copies of the motions/briefs identified in the Notice, the relevant pleadings, and any request for oral argument.
The binder must otherwise fully comply with Local Rule 3007-1.
All filings included in a binder should reference the docket number and date filed.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Proposed orders in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 business cases must be uploaded for electronic order processing.
Proposed orders in all chapter 11 and chapter 7 business cases must be uploaded for electronic order processing.
Civil cases
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Hearing agendas must be filed on or before 12:00 PM Eastern Time two business days prior to the hearing.
The link will be provided on the hearing agenda, which will be filed on or before 12:00 PM (prevailing Eastern Time) two (2) business days prior to the hearing.
Civil cases
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Remote appearance registration must be completed by 4:00 PM Eastern Time the business day prior to the hearing, unless otherwise noticed.
The deadline to register for remote appearance is 4:00 PM (prevailing Eastern Time) the business day before the hearing unless otherwise noticed.
Civil cases
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Opposing parties in discovery disputes must submit response letters no later than 48 hours after receiving the moving party's letter.
Any party opposing the request for relief shall respond by letter, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, in like fashion, no later than 48 hours following receipt of the moving party’s letter.
Civil cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
All agendas (including amended agendas) must be emailed to chambers upon filing.
All agendas, including amended agendas, shall be emailed to chambers when filed.
Civil cases
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Two sets of binders for omnibus or other hearings must be delivered to chambers unless the Court directs otherwise.
Omnibus/Other Hearings Binders Two sets of binders shall be delivered to chambers unless the Court directs otherwise.
Civil cases
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Motions requesting shortened notice and their related motions must be promptly delivered to chambers via email (with electronic copies) and hard copy.
A motion requesting shortened notice and the related motion must be promptly delivered to chambers via both email (with electronic copies attached) and hard copy.
Civil cases
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One copy of each retention application must be delivered to chambers along with a copy of the CNO/COC.
One copy of all retention applications shall be delivered to chambers with a copy of the CNO/COC.
Civil cases
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Two sets of first day binders must be delivered to chambers unless the Court directs otherwise.
First Day Binders Two sets of binders shall be delivered to chambers unless the Court directs otherwise.
Civil cases
Page 2 | II. Agendas and Binders
One binder containing the fee application under consideration and supporting documentation must be delivered to Chambers at least 14 days before the hearing on the application.
One binder containing fee applications under consideration, including supporting documentation, must be delivered to Chambers at least 14 days before the hearing on the application.
Civil cases
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When filing a Notice of Completion of Briefing in an adversary proceeding, one binder containing the specified documents must be delivered to Chambers.
A Notice of Completion of Briefing filed in an adversary proceeding shall be delivered to chambers together with one binder including copies of the motions/briefs identified in the Notice, the relevant pleadings, and any request for oral argument.
Civil cases
Page 3 | II. Agendas and Binders
One copy of all objected proofs of claim (substantive or nonsubstantive) and any responses must be delivered to Chambers at least 14 days before the omnibus objection hearing.
To supplement Local Rule 3007-1(d)(vi), copies of all proofs of claim to which there is an objection, whether substantive or nonsubstantive, and any responses thereto must be delivered to chambers at least 14 days before the hearing on the omnibus objection. (Please only send one copy)
Civil cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
Counsel need only inform Chambers of CNO or COC filings if the subject matter is time sensitive, via email with an attached electronic copy; hard copies are required only if requested by Chambers.
Counsel does not need to inform chambers when a CNO or COC is filed unless the subject matter is time sensitive. If time sensitive, please email chambers with an electronic copy attached. Counsel will be informed if hard copies are needed.
Civil cases
Page 3 | IV. Proposed Orders and Submission of CNOs/COCs
Should counsel find that they are unable to resolve a discovery matter, the parties involved shall contact Chambers to advise of the dispute, unless a pretrial order provides otherwise.
Should counsel find that they are unable to resolve a discovery matter, the parties involved shall contact Chambers to advise of the dispute, unless a pretrial order provides otherwise.
Civil cases
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