District of Delaware Chambers Communication Rules

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Parties must immediately advise chambers in writing of any circumstance that may necessitate adjournment or modification of the trial setting.

The parties shall also immediately advise chambers, in writing, of any occurrence or circumstance that the parties believe may necessitate the adjournment or other modification of the trial setting.

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contact chambers (by phone or email) to seek a hearing date on such a matter.

contact chambers (by phone or email) to seek a hearing date on such a matter.

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Counsel must email chambers a hyperlinked claims index or single consolidated searchable PDF binder containing the claim objections and relevant proofs of claim with attachments.

Counsel must email chambers a hyperlinked claims index or single consolidated electronic binder, in a searchable PDF file, containing the Objection(s) to Claims and copies of the relevant proofs of claim (with attachments).

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Counsel must email chambers a hyperlinked hearing agenda and deliver two physical first-day hearing binders containing the relevant documents.

Counsel must email chambers a hyperlinked hearing agenda and deliver two (2) physical binders containing the relevant documents.

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Should counsel find that they are unable to resolve a discovery matter, the parties 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 shall contact chambers to advise of the dispute, unless a pretrial order provides otherwise.

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Counsel must email chambers a Notice of Completion of Briefing containing hyperlinks to all relevant pleadings.

Counsel must email chambers the Notice of Completion of Briefing containing hyperlinks to all relevant pleadings.

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The motion to shorten notice must be emailed to chambers with opposing counsel and the U.S. Trustee copied.

In addition to being filed on the docket, the motion to shorten notice must be e-mailed to chambers, copying opposing counsel and the U.S. Trustee.

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Counsel must email chambers an Exhibit List containing hyperlinks to all exhibits.

Counsel must email chambers the Exhibit List containing hyperlinks to all exhibits.

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Parties must immediately inform chambers in writing of circumstances they believe may suggest or require an adjournment or other change to the trial schedule.

Parties must also immediately advise chambers, in writing, of any occurrence or circumstance which the parties believe may suggest or necessitate the adjournment or other modification of the trial schedule.

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Parties must notify chambers as soon as possible if a matter settles and no Pretrial Order will be filed.

Parties must notify chambers as soon as possible if a matter has settled and a Pretrial Order will not be filed.

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Counsel must email chambers a hyperlinked index or single consolidated searchable PDF binder containing all fee applications for consideration.

Counsel must email chambers a hyperlinked index or a single consolidated electronic binder, in a searchable PDF file, containing copies of all fee applications for consideration.

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Counsel must email chambers a hyperlinked hearing agenda and deliver one physical hearing binder containing the relevant documents.

Counsel must email chambers a hyperlinked hearing agenda and deliver one (1) physical binder containing the relevant documents.

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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.

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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.

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Contact chambers before scheduling, changing, or cancelling a hearing.

Please contact chambers prior to scheduling, changing or cancelling a hearing.

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Contact chambers before scheduling, changing, or cancelling a hearing.

Please contact chambers prior to scheduling, changing or cancelling a hearing.

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Counsel shall also e-mail a courtesy copy to chambers and contact chambers (by phone or email) to seek a hearing date on such a matter.

Counsel shall also e-mail a courtesy copy to chambers and contact chambers (by phone or email) to seek a hearing date on such a matter.

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Provide chambers by email with a virtual, hyperlinked hearing agenda and a ZIP file containing PDF copies of relevant filings.

Please provide email chambers with a virtual, hyperlinked hearing agenda and a .zip file containing .pdf copies of all relevant filings.s

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Email chambers a virtual, hyperlinked hearing agenda and a ZIP file containing PDF copies of all relevant filings.

Hearings. Please email chambers a virtual, hyperlinked hearing agenda and a .zip file containing .pdf copies of all relevant filings.

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The parties must immediately advise chambers in writing of any occurrence or circumstance they believe may require an adjournment or other modification of the trial setting.

The parties shall also immediately advise chambers, in writing, of any occurrence or circumstance that the parties believe may necessitate the adjournment or other modification of the trial setting.

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The parties must immediately notify chambers in writing of circumstances they believe may require an adjournment or other change to the trial setting.

The parties shall also immediately advise chambers, in writing, of any occurrence or circumstance that the parties believe may necessitate the adjournment or other modification of the trial setting.

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After filing, please e-mail chambers a copy of the Notice.

After filing, please e-mail chambers a copy of the Notice.

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In addition to being filed on the docket, the motion to shorten notice should also be e-mailed to chambers, copying opposing counsel.

In addition to being filed on the docket, the motion to shorten notice should also be e-mailed to chambers, copying opposing counsel.

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Counsel must contact chambers by phone or email to seek a hearing date for the matter.

Counsel shall also e-mail a courtesy copy to chambers and contact chambers (by phone or email) to seek a hearing date on such a matter.

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A witness remote-participation request must be emailed to chambers, copying affected parties, by 4:00 p.m. Eastern time three business days before the hearing and explain why remote appearance should be allowed.

All requests for remote participation by witnesses must be emailed to chambers (copying all affected parties) by no later than 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time) three business days prior to the hearing and explain why the extraordinary relief of permitting a witness to appear by Zoom should be granted.

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Requests for witnesses to participate remotely must be emailed to chambers, copying affected parties, by 4:00 p.m. Eastern time three business days before the hearing and explain why remote appearance should be allowed.

All requests for remote participation by witnesses must be emailed to chambers (copying all affected parties) by no later than 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time) three business days prior to the hearing and explain why the extraordinary relief of permitting a witness to appear by Zoom should be granted.

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Please confer with chambers to obtain dates before filing a Certificate of Counsel and proposed Omnibus Hearing Date Order.

Please confer with chambers to obtain dates before filing a Certificate of Counsel and proposed Omnibus Hearing Date Order.

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After filing, please e-mail chambers a copy of the Notice.

After filing, please e-mail chambers a copy of the Notice.

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Confer with chambers to obtain dates before filing a Certificate of Counsel and proposed Omnibus Hearing Date Order.

Please confer with chambers to obtain dates before filing a Certificate of Counsel and proposed Omnibus Hearing Date Order.

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The Joint Claim Construction Chart must be in Word format and emailed to the stated address at the same time it is filed.

The Joint Claim Construction Chart, in Word format, shall be e-mailed simultaneously with filing to cfc civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

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The parties must email Word-format copies of the four jury-trial documents to the specified address at the same time they file them.

The parties shall submit simultaneously with filing each of the foregoing four documents in Word format to cfc civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

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The Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed to the stated address simultaneously with filing.

The Joint Claim Construction Chart, in Word format, shall be e-mailed simultaneously with filing to cfc civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

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The parties must send the Word-format versions of the four documents to the specified email address when filing them.

parties shall submit simultaneously with filing each of the foregoing four documents in Word format to cfc civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

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The Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed to the specified address at the same time it is filed.

The Joint Claim Construction Chart, in Word format, shall be e-mailed simultaneously with filing to cfc_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

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Delaware counsel must email the GBW Civil mailbox each day to receive juror lunch requests.

Delaware counsel shall email gbw_civil@ded.uscourts.gov each day to receive the juror lunch requests.

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The Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed to the stated address simultaneously with filing.

The Joint Claim Construction Chart, in Word format shall be e-mailed simultaneously with filing to gbw_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

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Delaware counsel must email the Court by 6:00 a.m. about objections to evidence to be presented that trial day.

Delaware counsel, on behalf of the parties, shall notify the Court by email (gbw_civil@ded.uscourts.gov) by 6:00 a.m. of any objections to demonstratives, witnesses, deposition designations, or other evidence to be presented that trial day.

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The parties must email chambers revised proposed final jury instructions and a revised verdict sheet before the charge conference.

Prior to the charge conference, the parties shall file and email chambers (gbw_civil@ded.uscourts.gov) revised versions of their proposed final jury instructions and verdict sheet.

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The Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed to the specified address simultaneously with filing.

The Joint Claim Construction Chart, in Word format, shall be e-mailed simultaneously with filing to gbw_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

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If electronic exhibits are used, the parties must notify the Court or deputy before closings begin.

If there are electronic exhibits, the parties must notify the Court (or deputy) prior to the start of closings.

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The parties must email the court reporter and chambers the required trial materials at least three business days before trial.

At least three (3) business days before the start of the jury trial, the parties shall email the court reporter and chambers a glossary of terms and names, a list of possible witnesses who may appear at trial, and a list of phonetic pronunciation of attorneys’ and witnesses’ names.

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The parties must email a Microsoft Word copy of the amended chart to the specified court address.

The parties shall e-mail a copy of the amended Joint Claim Construction Chart in Microsoft Word format to jlh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

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When amendment is by matter of course, counsel must email a PDF amended pleading to the judicial administrator at the specified address.

If by matter of course, counsel shall email a PDF version of the amended pleading to the Court’s judicial administrator, Diana Welham, at diana_welham@ded.uscourts.gov.

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Local counsel must be involved in all calls to Chambers.

Local counsel shall be involved on all calls to Chambers.

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Jury instruction documents must be submitted in Word format via email to rga_civil@ded.uscourts.gov simultaneously with filing.

The parties shall submit simultaneously with filing each of the foregoing four documents in Word format to rga_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

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Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed to rga_civil@ded.uscourts.gov simultaneously with filing.

The Joint Claim Construction Chart, in Word format, shall be e-mailed simultaneously with filing to rga_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

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order shall be e-mailed, in Word format, simultaneously with filing to rga_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

order shall be e-mailed, in Word format, simultaneously with filing to rga_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

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The Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed to Samantha_Miller@ded.uscourts.gov simultaneously with filing.

The Joint Claim Construction Chart, in Word format, shall be e-mailed simultaneously with filing to Samantha_Miller@ded.uscourts.gov.

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Counsel must immediately advise the Court of any problems complying with the Order to avoid sanctions.

To avoid the imposition of sanctions, counsel shall advise the Court immediately of any problems regarding compliance with this Order.

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The parties must email the jury-trial documents simultaneously to the trial judge's staff at the specified address.

The parties shall simultaneously submit the documents in Word format via email to the trial judge's staff at ldh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

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The parties must simultaneously email the documents in Word format to the trial judge's staff.

The parties shall simultaneously submit the documents in Word format via email to the trial judge's staff at ldh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

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Video conference emails must include links and joining instructions.

These emails shall include the links, along with instructions on how to join the video conference for each conference line.

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ADR-related communications and mediation statements must not be e-filed or docketed; parties must communicate as designated by the Magistrate Judge.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any communications regarding the ADR/mediation process, including but not limited to the scheduling or rescheduling of teleconferences or mediation dates, are not to be e-filed or docketed. Such communications are to be made as designated or ordered by the Magistrate Judge. Mediation statements are not to be e-filed or docketed.

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Defense counsel must email video link to Judge and law clerk by 5:00 p.m.

Counsel for Defendants shall provide by email to the Judge, with a copy to her law clerk, Daniel Taylor, the defense video conference link no later than and no earlier than ___day, ______ __, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Should the mediation be cancelled, counsel shall advise the Judge and her law clerk via joint email prior to ___day, ______ __, 2022.

Should the mediation be cancelled, counsel shall advise the Judge and her law clerk via joint email prior to ___day, ______ __, 2022.

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In-person mediation conference scheduled with specific timing and location requirements.

An in-person mediation conference is scheduled for __day, ____ __, 2022 beginning at __:00 a.m. Eastern Time. All required participants (see ¶ 2) are to report at this time to Courtroom 2B and are to remain available until excused by the Court.

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Defendants must arrange separate video link for private Judge discussions.

Defendants shall arrange for a separate video conference link for private discussions with the Judge throughout the mediation session.

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Plaintiff responsible for arranging joint video conference link.

Plaintiff shall arrange for a video conference link for a joint discussion line for the Judge and all counsel to use during the mediation session.

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ADR/mediation communications must not be e-filed or docketed; follow Magistrate Judge's designated procedures.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any communications regarding the ADR/mediation process, including but not limited to the scheduling or rescheduling of teleconferences or mediation dates, are not to be e-filed or docketed. Such communications are to be made as designated or ordered by the Magistrate Judge. Mediation statements are not to be e-filed or docketed.

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Counsel must notify Judge and law clerk by email if matter settles before mediation.

It is counsel’s responsibility to notify Judge Thynge by email, with a copy to the Judge’s law clerk, Daniel Taylor, should the matter settle prior to the mediation date.

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Plaintiff counsel must email video links to Judge and law clerk by 5:00 p.m.

Counsel for Plaintiff shall provide by email to the Judge, with a copy to her law clerk, Daniel Taylor, the Joint video conference link and Plaintiff’s video conference link no later than and no earlier than ___day, ______ __, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Telephonic Rule 16 status conference scheduled with specific coordination requirement

Status Conference. On ____________, 20__, the Court will hold a telephonic Rule 16 status conference with counsel beginning at ______ _.m. Plaintiff’s counsel shall coordinate the call to chambers.

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Counsel must notify Judge and law clerk by 5:00 p.m. if switching to video/virtual format.

Should counsel and their clients wish to proceed in a video/virtual format, counsel shall advise the Judge and her law clerk on or before ___day, ______ __, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in a single, joint email.

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Plaintiff must arrange separate video link for private Judge discussions.

Plaintiff shall also arrange for a separate video conference link for private discussions with the Judge throughout the mediation session.

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If good-faith efforts do not resolve exhibit objections, the objecting party must bring them to the Court’s attention before the witness is called.

If good faith efforts to resolve the objections fail, the party objecting to the exhibits shall bring its objections to the Court’s attention prior to the witness being called to the witness stand.

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Plaintiff’s counsel must initiate the telephone call for the status conference.

Plaintiff’s counsel shall initiate the telephone call.

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Counsel must immediately advise the Court of any problems complying with the Order.

To avoid the imposition of sanctions, counsel shall advise the Court immediately of any problems regarding compliance with this Order.

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The courtesy-copy electronic files must be submitted to Rebecca_Polito@ded.uscourts.gov.

That submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents in Microsoft Word format, which shall be submitted to Rebecca_Polito@ded.uscourts.gov.

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The parties must submit the joint status report to Judge Wolson by email.

Parties must submit that report to Judge Wolson via email.

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Parties must email stipulations and proposed orders to Chambers instead of filing them on the docket.

Contrary to Local Civil Rule 5.1.2(9), parties must email all stipulations and proposed orders to Chambers rather than filing them on the docket.

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Where appropriate, emails to Judge Wolson must use the specified subject-line wording for extension, continuance, proposed-order, stipulation, Rule 26(f), page-limit, deposition-scheduling, and settlement-status communications.

Therefore, to ensure that emails receive prompt attention, where appropriate, emails to Judge Wolson must also use the following verbiage in the subject line: Contents of email Required verbiage Letters seeking extensions “request for extension” Letters seeking continuances “request for continuance” Proposed orders “proposed order” Stipulation “stipulation” Rule 26(f) reports “26(f) report” Letters seeking leave to exceed a “page limits” page limit Letters confirming that the parties “deposition scheduling” have set aside dates for depositions Letters updating Judge Wolson on “settlement status” the status of settlement discussions

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Emails to Judge Wolson must include the case name and docket number in the subject line.

Emails to Judge Wolson must include the case name and docket number in the subject line.

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Documents sought to be sealed must be emailed to Chambers at the same time the motion is presented.

Any party seeking to file documents under seal must present the motion (under Section IV. below) as narrowly as possible, articulate good cause consistent with our Court of Appeals’ precedent, and contemporaneously email the documents sought to be sealed to our Chambers.

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If the parties have agreed to request expedited sentencing, the United States must notify chambers and the probation office at least two days before the change-of-plea hearing.

If an agreement has been reached to request Judge Kearney set an expedited sentencing, the United States must notify Chambers and the probation office at least two days prior to the change of plea hearing.

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Counsel must email all character letters to chambers at least three days before sentencing.

Counsel shall provide all character letters by email at least three days before sentencing to Chambers_of_Judge_Kearney@paed.uscourts.gov.

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When any motion is filed, the parties must advise Judge Kearney whether they intend to present supporting or opposing testimony and how long it is expected to take.

Upon the filing of any motion, the parties shall advise Judge Kearney whether they intend to present testimony in support of or in opposition to the motion and the expected duration of any such testimony so Judge Kearney can schedule a hearing, if necessary.

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The change-of-plea memorandum must be emailed to Judge Kearney's chambers at the specified address.

The change of plea memorandum shall be provided in Microsoft Word Format by email to Chambers_of_Judge_Kearney@paed.uscourts.gov.

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Counsel must advise Chambers as soon as possible of any irreversible personal conflicts that arise after the scheduling order.

Counsel must advise Chambers of any irreversible personal conflicts arising after the scheduling Order as soon as possible.

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Pro se parties may not communicate by telephone or fax unless Judge Kearney gives advance approval and an ESR or Court Reporter is present.

Telephone and fax communications by a pro se party are prohibited unless approved by Judge Kearney beforehand and an ESR/Court Reporter is present.

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Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports and sentencing memoranda must be emailed to chambers at the specified address.

Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports and Sentencing Memoranda shall also be promptly delivered to chambers in Microsoft Word Format by email to Chambers_of_Judge_Kearney@paed.uscourts.gov.

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Unless excused for good cause, plaintiff’s counsel must send Chambers an electronic copy of all admitted exhibits by email or on a disc before the jury returns with a verdict.

Plaintiff’s counsel shall, unless excused for good cause, email an electronic copy of all admitted exhibits to our Chambers email address (or provide on a disc) before the jury returns with a verdict.

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Chambers should be contacted if there will be a delay in submitting agendas or hearing binders.

Please contact chambers if there will be a delay.

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Do not contact the Court to confirm remote appearance registration.

Please do not contact the Court to confirm registration.

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Parties anticipating more time or a contested evidentiary hearing for an omnibus hearing should contact chambers in advance to arrange scheduling.

Omnibus hearings are scheduled for one hour. If parties anticipate requiring additional time and/or a contested evidentiary hearing, please contact chambers in advance to make the necessary scheduling arrangements.

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Counsel should contact chambers to schedule a First Day Hearing after all first day filings are docketed.

To schedule a First Day Hearing, counsel should contact chambers after all first day filings are docketed.

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Counsel should contact chambers to discuss modifying the exhibit-binder procedure if the exhibits are voluminous.

If the exhibits are voluminous, counsel should contact chambers to address modification of this procedure.

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If a matter settles or is otherwise resolved, counsel should promptly inform chambers.

If a matter settles or is otherwise resolved, counsel should promptly inform chambers and file a notice of settlement or notice of adjournment of trial in the adversary proceeding.

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Participants should not contact the Court to confirm Zoom registration or request the hearing link.

Please do not contact the Court to confirm registration or request the link.

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For an urgent discovery matter, the parties may contact chambers to seek a remote hearing as soon as practicable.

If the exigencies of the circumstances require the Court’s immediate attention in a discovery matter, the parties may contact chambers to seek a remote hearing to be set as promptly as practicable.

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Counsel seeking emergency relief are strongly encouraged to contact chambers about the urgent matter, including to schedule an emergency hearing.

Counsel seeking emergency relief are strongly encouraged to contact Judge Horan’s chambers to apprise the Court of a matter that requires urgent attention, including the scheduling of an emergency hearing.

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Counsel should email off-docket exhibits in PDF format to chambers as soon as possible and no later than 24 hours before the hearing.

If an exhibit is not on the docket, counsel should supply the exhibit by e-mail, in PDF format, to all relevant parties and to chambers as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours before the hearing.

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Please contact chambers if there will be a delay.

Please contact chambers if there will be a delay.

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Contact chambers if there will be a delay in filing the agenda or submitting hearing binders.

Please contact chambers if there will be a delay.

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If parties anticipate needing additional time, please make scheduling arrangements with chambers well in advance.

If parties anticipate needing additional time, please make scheduling arrangements with chambers well in advance.

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Omnibus Hearings. Hearings are scheduled for one hour. If parties anticipate needing additional time, please make scheduling arrangements with chambers well in advance.

Omnibus Hearings. Hearings are scheduled for one hour. If parties anticipate needing additional time, please make scheduling arrangements with chambers well in advance.

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Participants without internet access may request a toll-free telephone number from Chambers staff at least one business day before the hearing.

Persons without internet access may contact Chambers staff to request a toll- free number to appear telephonically at a hearing. Please contact Chambers staff at least one business day prior to the scheduled hearing.

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Participants must not contact the Court to confirm Zoom registration or request the hearing link.

Please do not contact the Court to confirm registration or request the link.

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People without internet access may contact chambers staff for a toll-free hearing number and should do so at least one business day before the hearing.

Persons without internet access may contact Chambers staff to request a toll- free number to appear telephonically at a hearing. Please contact Chambers staff at least one business day prior to the scheduled hearing.

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In addition to being filed on the docket, the motion to shorten notice should also be e-mailed to chambers, copying opposing counsel.

In addition to being filed on the docket, the motion to shorten notice should also be e-mailed to chambers, copying opposing counsel.

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If an adversary proceeding settles or is otherwise resolved, counsel should promptly inform chambers and file a notice of settlement or notice of adjournment of trial.

If a matter settles or is otherwise resolved, counsel should promptly inform chambers and file a notice of settlement or notice of adjournment of trial in the adversary proceeding.

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Trial correspondence should be sent through Delaware counsel using the GBW Civil mailbox.

Any and all trial correspondence should be via Delaware counsel through the GBW Civil mailbox (gbw_civil@ded.uscourts.gov).

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Communications about the ADR or mediation process must be made as designated or ordered by the Magistrate Judge.

Such communications are to be made as designated or ordered by the Magistrate Judge.

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by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents in Microsoft Word format, which should be submitted by e-mail to jlh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents in Microsoft Word format, which should be submitted by e-mail to jlh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

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All phone calls to Chambers must include local counsel.

Local counsel shall be involved on all calls to Chambers.

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Parties with questions about mediation timing should contact Judge Burke’s Chambers by phone before the mediation.

If any party has questions about these timing requirements, they should contact Judge Burke’s Chambers by phone in advance of the mediation to address those questions.

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A new substantive argument raised at the Markman hearing without advance notice may be deemed waived or forfeited; give the opposing side a heads-up and inform the Court by letter far enough in advance to provide fair notice.

If you want to make a substantive argument at the Markman hearing, and that argument is new—meaning it cannot be fairly said to relate to something you wrote in your briefing (like an argument you thought up for the first time in the days before the hearing)—then this is a problem. Arguments made for the first time during the hearing, with no advance notice to the opposing side or the Court, will likely be deemed waived or forfeited. If you plan to make an argument at the hearing that is not fairly presented in your briefing, then you should at least give the opposing side a heads-up before the hearing that you plan to raise the issue. And you should inform the Court by letter of the same. Even then, it may well be too late if the notice provided is not fair notice, or is not provided far enough in advance.

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Parties with questions about bringing a representative with settlement authority should contact Judge Burke’s Chambers by phone before the mediation.

If any party has any questions as to whether they are able to bring a representative with settlement authority to the mediation, they should contact Judge Burke’s Chambers by phone in advance of the mediation to address those questions.

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ADR-related communications must be made as designated or ordered by the Magistrate Judge.

Such communications are to be made as designated or ordered by the Magistrate Judge.

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A party should promptly raise concerns about the opposing party’s disclosed attendees with opposing counsel and the Court.

If a party has concerns regarding the disclosed attendees for the opposing party, they should raise those concerns promptly with counsel for the opposing party and with the Court.

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The Joint Claim Construction Chart, in Word format, should be emailed simultaneously with filing to Magistrate Judge Hatcher's chambers at ldh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

The Joint Claim Construction Chart, in Word format, should be emailed simultaneously with filing to Magistrate Judge Hatcher's chambers at ldh_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

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Counsel shall determine who will be responsible for sending this joint email.

Counsel shall determine who will be responsible for sending this joint email.

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Mediation statements may not be emailed to Chambers without permission.

The mediation statements shall not be filed with the Clerk's Office, nor emailed to Chambers without permission, but shall be delivered to the Clerk’s Office in an envelope addressed to U. S. Magistrate Judge Sherry R. Fallon and marked “CONFIDENTIAL MEDIATION STATEMENT.”

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If all parties agree there is nothing to report or add, they must notify the Court in writing before the conference, and it will be removed from the calendar.

If all parties agree that there is nothing to report, nor anything to add to the interim status report or to this order, they shall notify the Court in writing before the conference is scheduled to occur, and the conference will be taken off the Court’s calendar.

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The status conference will be held by telephone, and plaintiff’s counsel must initiate the call.

On ___________________, 20__, the Court will hold a Rule 16(a), (b) and (c) conference by telephone with counsel beginning at ______ _.m. Plaintiff’s counsel shall initiate the telephone call.

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ADR/mediation communications must be made in the manner designated or ordered by the Magistrate Judge.

Such communications are to be made as designated or ordered by the Magistrate Judge.

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If all parties have nothing to report or add, they must notify the Court in writing before the conference is scheduled, and the conference will be removed from the calendar.

If all parties agree that there is nothing to report, nor anything to add to the interim status report or to this order, they shall notify the Court in writing before the conference is scheduled to occur, and the conference will be taken off of the Court’s calendar.

WARNINGCivil cases

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Email to chambers

Mediation statements must not be emailed to Chambers without prior permission.

The mediation statements shall not be filed with the Clerk's Office, nor emailed to Chambers without permission

WARNINGCivil cases

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Phone

Plaintiff’s counsel must initiate the telephone call for the status conference.

Plaintiff’s counsel shall initiate the telephone call.

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Phone to chambers

Counsel should contact Judge Wolson by phone for any issues that arise during depositions. Counsel should not walk out of a deposition before trying to contact Judge Wolson and obtain guidance.

Counsel should contact Judge Wolson by phone for any issues that arise during depositions. Counsel should not walk out of a deposition before trying to contact Judge Wolson and obtain guidance.

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Responsive letters should be submitted only when Judge Wolson requests them.

Responsive letters should only be submitted at Judge Wolson’s request.

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Parties may submit letters by email when appropriate, but only about routine matters for which no opposition is anticipated or required.

Parties may submit letters (when appropriate) via email, but they must limit such communications to routine matters for which no opposition is anticipated or required.

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Counsel should direct communications about administrative or procedural matters to a Courtroom Deputy or Chambers.

Counsel should direct communications concerning administrative or procedural matters to a Courtroom Deputy or Chambers.

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Counsel may make such a request via letter emailed to Chambers with the words “page limits” in the subject line. Counsel making such a request should confer with opposing counsel and set forth opposing counsel’s position in the letter.

Counsel may make such a request via letter emailed to Chambers with the words “page limits” in the subject line. Counsel making such a request should confer with opposing counsel and set forth opposing counsel’s position in the letter.

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Counsel and parties must not communicate with the Judge’s law clerks or interns unless the Judge specifically directs them to do so on a particular issue.

Counsel and parties are not permitted to communicate with the Judge’s law clerks or interns unless specifically directed by the Judge on a particular issue.

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Counsel should seek direction from Judge Kearney before stopping or leaving a deposition; doing so is strongly disfavored.

Stopping or “walking out” of a deposition is strongly disfavored, and counsel should not do so before seeking direction from Judge Kearney, mindful the parties’ time and expense should not be lost due to a discovery dispute experienced counsel in this Court can usually resolve without loss of time or Court direction.

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Pro se parties may appear at hearings by telephone only if permitted for good cause, such as when incarcerated in a civil case.

Pro se parties may not appear for hearings by telephone unless permitted for good cause, such as incarcerated persons in civil cases.

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Unsolicited communications are not accepted unless Judge Kearney pre-approves them.

We will not accept unsolicited communications unless pre-approved by Judge Kearney.

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Email to chambers

Judge Kearney may resolve the issue before a response unless opposing counsel advises Chambers, by email to Chambers or letter faxed within

Judge Kearney may resolve the issue before a response unless opposing counsel advises Chambers, by email to Chambers or letter faxed within

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Telephone conferences with counsel are not generally held in criminal cases, unless counsel requests one or Judge Kearney finds one appropriate.

Judge Kearney does not generally hold telephone conferences with counsel in criminal cases, unless counsel specifically requests one or Judge Kearney finds a conference is appropriate.

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267-299-7688

Parties should contact Courtroom Deputy Ulrike Bower (267-299-7688) before trial to arrange a time to set up and test any electronic equipment.

Parties should contact Courtroom Deputy Ulrike Bower (267-299-7688) before trial to arrange a time to set up and test any electronic equipment.

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Counsel must not send the Judge copies of correspondence exchanged among themselves.

Counsel shall not send copies of correspondence among themselves to Judge Kearney.

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Correspondence to Chambers, copied to all counsel and unrepresented parties, is permitted only in the listed circumstances and may not exceed two pages.

Correspondence, not to exceed two pages, may be emailed, faxed or mailed to Chambers copied to all counsel and unrepresented parties only in the following instances: (1) Counsel are specifically requested by the Court to communicate information by letter; (2) An uncontested request for an extension of sentencing; (3) A scheduling request based on an unanticipated and irreversible personal matter concerning counsel, a party or counsel’s immediate family; or, (4) A case, or portions of a case, settled.

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Parties in subchapter V cases may email chambers (copying other counsel) to request a status conference.

such party may reach out by email to chambers (copying counsel for other parties in interest) to seek a status conference.

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Parties may inquire about the status of a matter pending decision or under advisement after a reasonable time under the circumstances.

Parties are invited to inquire, after a reasonable time under the circumstances of the matter at issue, into the status of a matter pending decision or taken under advisement.

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Email to chambers

A CNO or CoC and related documents may be emailed to chambers when filed.

A CNO or CoC and any related documents may be emailed to chambers upon filing.

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If a discovery matter requires immediate attention, the parties may contact chambers to seek a remote hearing as promptly as practicable.

If the exigencies of the circumstances require the Court’s immediate attention in a discovery matter, the parties may contact chambers to seek a remote hearing to be set as promptly as practicable.

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Counsel is encouraged to notify chambers when filing an amended agenda.

Counsel is encouraged to notify chambers when filing an amended agenda.

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Counsel seeking emergency relief are strongly encouraged to contact chambers about urgent matters and emergency-hearing scheduling.

Counsel seeking emergency relief are strongly encouraged to contact Judge Horan’s chambers to apprise the Court of a matter that requires urgent attention, including the scheduling of an emergency hearing.

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Counsel are encouraged to notify chambers when filing an amended agenda.

Counsel is encouraged to notify chambers when filing an amended agenda.

INFOProposed or draft document; may not be in force

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If a party in interest in a case under subchapter V of chapter 11 believes that a status conference with the Court would advance the orderly administration of the case, such party may reach out by email to chambers (copying counsel for other parties in interest) to seek a status conference.

If a party in interest in a case under subchapter V of chapter 11 believes that a status conference with the Court would advance the orderly administration of the case, such party may reach out by email to chambers (copying counsel for other parties in interest) to seek a status conference.

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Email to chambers

A party in interest in a subchapter V case may email chambers, copying other parties’ counsel, to seek a status conference, which is typically held by Zoom.

If a party in interest in a case under subchapter V of chapter 11 believes that a status conference with the Court would advance the orderly administration of the case, such party may reach out by email to chambers (copying counsel for other parties in interest) to seek a status conference. Such status conferences typically will be conducted by Zoom.

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When possible, the parties are encouraged to bring issues to the Court’s attention before testimony.

The parties are encouraged to bring issues to the Court’s attention in advance of testimony, when possible.

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Parties must notify the court in writing to cancel a status conference if there is nothing to report.

If all parties agree that there is nothing to report, nor anything to add to the interim status report or to this Order, they shall notify the Court in writing before the conference is scheduled to occur, and the conf erence will be removed from the Court’s calendar.

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Attorneys may possess electronic devices in accordance with the Court's Standing Order.

Any possession by an attorney of an electronic device shall be permitted in accordance with this Court's Standing Order regarding possession by attorneys of cell phones, other

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The Court may communicate ex parte with parties before, during, and after the mediation conference.

Before, during, and after the scheduled mediation conference, the Court may find it necessary and useful to communicate with one or more parties outside the presence of the other party or parties.

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The Court may communicate with one or more parties outside the presence of the other parties before, during, or after the mediation conference.

9. Before, during, and after the scheduled mediation conference, the Court may find it necessary and useful to communicate with one or more parties outside the presence of the other party or parties.

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The jury-trial courtesy-copy files may be submitted by email to Rebecca_Polito@ded.uscourts.gov.

This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents in Microsoft Word format, which may be submitted by email to Rebecca_Polito@ded.uscourts.gov.

INFOCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

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Email to chambers

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(212) 264-1611

reporter, the Parties should reach out to the court at least two days in advance via email to Steve Taronji, Case Manager for Judge Choe-Groves, at steve_taronji@cit.uscourts.gov or by phone at (212) 264-1611.

reporter, the Parties should reach out to the court at least two days in advance via email to Steve Taronji, Case Manager for Judge Choe-Groves, at steve_taronji@cit.uscourts.gov or by phone at (212) 264-1611.

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Parties planning to use courtroom technology are encouraged to contact the Courtroom Deputy reasonably in advance of trial and conduct a trial run to minimize disruptions.

Parties expecting to employ courtroom technology are encouraged to contact the Courtroom Deputy reasonably in advance of trial and to conduct a trial run to minimize disruptions during the trial itself.

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Email to chambers

A continuance or extension request may be made by letter, and the letter may be emailed to Chambers.

Requests for continuances or extensions may be made by letter, which can be emailed to Chambers.

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Phone to chambers

Judge Kearney may hold telephone conferences, and Chambers will notify counsel of the conference date and time.

Judge Kearney may hold telephone conferences. Chambers will notify counsel of the date and time for the telephone conference.

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Phone to chambers

Where warranted, the Court may allow a telephone conference to resolve a deposition dispute that would otherwise require an adjournment.

Where warranted, Judge Kearney will allow telephone conferences to resolve disputes during depositions where the deposition would otherwise have to be adjourned.

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Email to chambers

The parties should also email Word versions of each document to Chambers.

The parties should also email Word versions of each document to Chambers.

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267-299-7688

For questions not addressed by the Policies, counsel or a party should direct telephone inquiries to Courtroom Deputy Ulrike Bower and copy Chambers.

To the extent counsel or a party has a question not addressed by these Policies, telephone inquiries should be directed as appropriate to Courtroom Deputy Ulrike Bower at 267-299-7688 or Ulrike Bower@paed.uscourts.gov. with a copy to Chambers_of_Judge_Kearney@paed.uscourts.gov