District of Delaware Courtesy Copy Requirements

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Counsel must email a courtesy copy to chambers when submitting letters in lieu of formal motion papers for discovery/administration matters.

Counsel shall also e-mail a courtesy copy to chambers

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A hard copy of each exhibit must be delivered to chambers at least one hour before the start of the proceeding, unless the Court directs otherwise.

Unless otherwise directed, the Court requires a hard copy of each exhibit delivered to chambers at least one hour prior to the start of the proceeding.

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Counsel must 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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Counsel must 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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Two physical exhibit binders must be delivered to chambers at least 24 hours before the proceeding starts.

In addition, two (2) physical binders containing the relevant exhibits must be delivered to chambers at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the start of the proceeding.

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The listed hard-copy binders must be submitted to chambers during business hours.

The following hard copy binders must be submitted to chambers during business hours:

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One physical binder containing the fee applications for consideration must be delivered to chambers at least 14 days before the scheduled fee hearing.

In addition, one (1) physical binder containing the fee applications for consideration must be delivered to chambers at least fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled fee hearing.

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One physical claims binder containing the claim objections and relevant proofs of claim with attachments must be delivered to chambers at least 14 days before the hearing.

In addition, one (1) physical binder containing the Objection(s) to Claims and copies of the relevant proofs of claim (with attachments) must be delivered to chambers at least fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled hearing.

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Unless otherwise directed, parties must deliver two hard copies of each exhibit to chambers at least 24 hours before the proceeding begins.

Unless otherwise directed, the Court requires two (2) hard copies of each exhibit delivered to chambers at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the start of the proceeding.

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Two physical binders containing the relevant pleadings must be delivered to chambers.

In addition, two (2) physical binders containing the relevant pleadings must be delivered to chambers.

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If an organizational chart and/or budget is included in the binder, please provide two (2) enlarged copies of each document.

If an organizational chart and/or budget is included in the binder, please provide two (2) enlarged copies of each document.

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Two hard copies of each exhibit must be delivered to chambers at least one hour before the proceeding, unless otherwise directed.

Unless otherwise directed, the Court requires two hard copies of each exhibit delivered to chambers at least one hour prior to the start of the proceeding.

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Only hard copies of Notice of Completion of Briefing binders and trial exhibits may be delivered to chambers, unless otherwise directed.

Unless otherwise directed, counsel must only deliver hard copies of Notice of Completion of Briefing binders and trial exhibits to chambers.

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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.

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All agendas (including amended agendas) must be emailed to chambers upon filing.

All agendas, including amended agendas, shall be emailed to chambers when filed.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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Please do not provide courtesy copies of documents unless set forth below or requested by Chambers.

Please do not provide courtesy copies of documents unless set forth below or requested by Chambers.

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A hard copy of the fee binder must be provided to chambers.

No later than the date that is two weeks prior to the fee application hearing, please provide chambers with (i) a single consolidated electronic binder (in a searchable PDF file) containing copies of all fee applications under consideration, including supporting documentation such as individual monthly fee applications; and (ii) a hard copy of the fee binder.

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Provide chambers with a binder containing copies of the proofs of claim, their attachments, and the objection to those claims.

Please provide chambers with a binder containing copies of all proofs of claim (with all attachments) along with the objection to those claims.

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

For such a matter, counsel must email chambers a courtesy copy and contact chambers by phone or email to seek a hearing date.

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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Do not send hard copies of exhibits to the Court.

Please do not send hard copies of exhibits to the Court.

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Counsel must email chambers a courtesy copy and contact chambers by phone or email to obtain a hearing date.

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.

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Provide chambers with two copies of each exhibit binder at the same time as the referenced exhibit submission.

At the same time, please provide chambers with two copies of each exhibit binder.

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Provide chambers with a binder containing all proofs of claim and attachments, together with the objection to those claims.

Claims. Please provide chambers with a binder containing copies of all proofs of claim (with all attachments) along with the objection to those claims.

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Counsel filing papers under seal must deliver an original and two copies to the Clerk.

When filing papers under seal, counsel shall deliver to the Clerk an original and two copies of the papers.

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The parties must provide the Court two hard copies of specified letters, briefs, supporting documents, and papers filed under seal.

The parties shall provide to the Court two hard copies of all letters filed pursuant to paragraph 16 of this Order, all briefs, and any other documents filed in support of any such letters and briefs. This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

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Two hard copies of the parties’ letters and attachments must be provided to the Court within one hour after e-filing.

(c) Two hard copies of the parties' letters and attachments must be provided to the Court within one hour of e-filing the document(s). The hard copies shall comply with paragraphs 10 and 14 of this Order.

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The parties must provide the Court two hard copies of paragraph 10 letters, briefs, their supporting documents, and papers filed under seal.

The parties shall provide to the Court two hard copies of all letters filed pursuant to paragraph 10 of this Order, all briefs, and any other documents filed in support of any such letters and briefs (i.e., the concise statement of facts filed pursuant to paragraph 18 of this Order, appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

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Two hard copies of the parties' letters and attachments must be provided to the Court within one hour of e-filing.

Two hard copies of the parties' letters and attachments must be provided to the Court within one hour of e-filing the document(s). The hard copies shall comply with paragraphs 8 and 12 of this Order.

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Two hard copies of the parties’ letters and attachments must be provided to the Court within one hour after e-filing.

(c) Two hard copies of the parties' letters and attachments must be provided to the Court within one hour of e-filing the document(s).

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The parties must provide the Court two hard copies of paragraph 12 letters, all briefs, documents supporting those letters or briefs, and papers filed under seal.

The parties shall provide to the Court two hard copies of all letters filed pursuant to paragraph 12 of this Order, all briefs, and any other documents filed in support of any such letters and briefs (i.e., the concise statement of facts filed pursuant to paragraph 20 of this Order, appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

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The parties must provide the Court two courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

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The parties must provide the Court two courtesy copies of filings, including papers filed under seal.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of filings (i.e., briefs, appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

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By 8:15 a.m., the parties must leave two courtesy copies of the objections and relevant materials on the courtroom podium.

By 8:15 a.m., the parties shall provide the Court with two (2) courtesy copies of the objections and relevant exhibits and deposition designations. The parties shall leave the courtesy copies on the podium in the courtroom.

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Each party must submit two courtesy copies of its discovery letter and attachments.

Each party shall submit two (2) courtesy copies of its discovery letter and any attachments.

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Each party must submit two courtesy copies of its discovery letter and attachments.

Each party shall submit two (2) courtesy copies of its discovery letter and any attachments.

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The parties must provide the Court with two courtesy copies of any witness binders.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of any witness binders.

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The parties must provide the Court with two courtesy copies of any demonstratives used at trial.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of any demonstratives used at trial.

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The parties must provide the Court two courtesy copies of filings, including papers filed under seal.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of filings (i.e., briefs, appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

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The parties must provide the Court two courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and its attachments.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

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

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The parties must provide two double-sided courtesy copies of briefs and supporting documents, including papers filed under seal.

The parties shall provide to the Court two courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

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This submission shall be accompanied 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.

This submission shall be accompanied 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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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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Each party must submit two double-sided courtesy copies of its letter and supporting documents to the Clerk’s Office within one day of e-filing.

Each party shall submit two courtesy copies of its letter and any other document filed in support to the Clerk’s Office within one day of e-filing. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

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The parties must provide two double-sided courtesy copies of all briefs and documents filed in support of briefs, including papers filed under seal.

The parties shall provide to the Court two courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

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The parties must provide the Court two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

The parties shall provide the Court two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

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The referenced documents must be accompanied by one courtesy copy emailed to the specified address.

shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents, in Microsoft Word format, emailed to egt_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

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The parties must provide the Court two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

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The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided. Exhibits and attachments must be separated by tabs, and the parties should highlight the portions of the exhibits and attachments that they wish the Court to read.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided. Exhibits and attachments must be separated by tabs, and the parties should highlight the portions of the exhibits and attachments that they wish the Court to read.

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Each party must deliver two double-sided courtesy copies of its letter and supporting documents to the Clerk’s Office within one day of e-filing.

Each party shall submit two courtesy copies of its letter and any other document filed in support to the Clerk’s Office within one day of e-filing. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

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The parties must provide the Court two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and its attachments.

The parties shall provide the Court two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

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Two courtesy copies required for discovery letters and supporting documents; must be double-sided; applies to sealed filings.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of its discovery letter and any other document filed in support of any letter (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

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Two courtesy copies required for all briefs and supporting documents; must be double-sided.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

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

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Two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and attachments must be provided to the Court.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

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Two courtesy copies of all briefs and one copy of supporting documents required.

The parties shall provide to the Court two courtesy copies of all briefs and one courtesy copy of any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

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Two courtesy copies required for briefs; one courtesy copy for supporting documents; applies to sealed papers.

The parties shall provide to the Court two courtesy copies of all briefs and one courtesy copy of any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

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Courtesy copy of sealed documents must be provided within one hour of e-filing.

Should any document(s) be filed under seal, a courtesy copy of the sealed document(s) must be provided to the Court within one hour of e-filing the document(s).

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Courtesy copy of sealed documents must be provided to Court within 1 hour of e-filing.

Should any document(s) be filed under seal, a courtesy copy of the sealed document(s) must be provided to the Court within one hour of e-filing the document(s).

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This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents, in Word format, which may be submitted by e-mail to the trial judge’s staff.

This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents, in Word format, which may be submitted by e-mail to the trial judge’s staff.

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Parties must provide two courtesy copies of briefs and documents supporting them, including sealed papers, by noon the business day after electronic filing, unless the Court orders otherwise.

Unless a specific Order to the contrary is entered in a case, all parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs (including letter briefs), as well as any documents filed in support of such briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, tutorials, etc.). This Order also applies to papers filed under seal. Unless ordered differently by the Court, such copies must be provided to the Court by no later than noon the business day after the filing is made electronically.

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The parties must comply with paragraph 5’s courtesy-copy submission requirements; failure to do so may result in cancellation of the telephone conference.

The parties shall also comply with paragraph 5 regarding the submission of courtesy copies; if they fail to do so, the telephone conference may be cancelled.

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When Rule 72 objections are filed, the objecting party must provide the assigned District Judge a courtesy copy of all related filings no later than five days after filing the objections, unless the District Judge orders otherwise.

IT IS ORDERED THAT in all cases in which such objections are filed, unless otherwise ordered by the District Judge, the objecting party must provide the District Judge to whom the case is assigned a courtesy copy of all filings (e.g., motions, briefs, appendices) associated with the matter to which the R&R or Order relates. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT such courtesy copies shall be provided to the District Judge no later than five (5) days after the objections are filed.

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In pro se cases with Rule 72 objections, a represented party must provide the assigned District Judge a courtesy copy of all related filings within five days after the objections are filed, unless the District Judge orders otherwise.

IT IS ORDERED THAT in all pro se cases in which such objections are filed, unless otherwise ordered by the District Judge, the party represented by counsel must provide the District Judge to whom the case is assigned a courtesy copy of all filings (e.g., motions, briefs, appendices) associated with the matter to which the R&R or Order relates. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT such courtesy copies shall be provided to the District Judge no later than five (5) days after the objections are filed.

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The parties must provide two courtesy copies of briefs and supporting documents, including sealed papers, by noon on the business day after electronic filing unless the Court orders otherwise.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. Unless ordered differently by the Court, such copies must be provided to the Court by no later than noon the business day after the filing is made electronically.

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The parties must provide two courtesy copies of all briefs, supporting documents, and papers filed under seal by noon on the business day after electronic filing.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. Unless ordered differently by the Court, such copies must be provided to the Court by no later than noon the business day after the filing is made electronically.

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This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents, in Word format, which may be submitted by e-mail to the trial judge’s staff.

This submission shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents, in Word format, which may be submitted by e-mail to the trial judge’s staff.

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Unless a specific Order to the contrary is entered in a case, all parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs (including letter briefs), as well as any documents filed in support of such briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, tutorials, etc.). All parties shall provide one (1) copy of any other document filed (e.g., letters and stipulations). This Order also applies to papers filed under seal. Unless ordered differently by the Court, such copies must be provided to the Court by no later than noon the business day after the filing is made electronically.

Unless a specific Order to the contrary is entered in a case, all parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs (including letter briefs), as well as any documents filed in support of such briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, tutorials, etc.). All parties shall provide one (1) copy of any other document filed (e.g., letters and stipulations). This Order also applies to papers filed under seal. Unless ordered differently by the Court, such copies must be provided to the Court by no later than noon the business day after the filing is made electronically.

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The parties must comply with paragraph 5’s courtesy-copy requirements or the telephone conference may be cancelled.

The parties shall also comply with paragraph 5 regarding the submission of courtesy copies; if they fail to do so, the telephone conference may be cancelled.

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The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided. Exhibits and attachments must be separated by tabs, and the parties should highlight the portions of the exhibits and attachments that they wish the Court to read.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided. Exhibits and attachments must be separated by tabs, and the parties should highlight the portions of the exhibits and attachments that they wish the Court to read.

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Two double-sided courtesy copies required for joint proposed final pretrial order.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments. The proposed final pretrial order shall contain a table of contents and the paragraphs must be numbered.

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Electronic courtesy copies of jury instruction submissions required in Word format via email.

The foregoing submissions shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents, in Microsoft Word format, emailed to egt_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

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Two double-sided courtesy copies required for joint proposed final pretrial order with table of contents and numbered paragraphs.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments. The proposed final pretrial order shall contain a table of contents and the paragraphs must be numbered.

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Two double-sided courtesy copies of joint proposed final pretrial order required.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

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Electronic courtesy copies of jury instructions in Microsoft Word format must be emailed to egt_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

The foregoing submissions shall be accompanied by a courtesy copy containing electronic files of these documents, in Microsoft Word format, emailed to egt_civil@ded.uscourts.gov.

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Courtesy copies (2 copies, double-sided, tabbed) required for all briefs and supporting documents, including sealed papers.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided. Exhibits and attachments must be separated by tabs, and the parties should highlight the portions of the exhibits and attachments that they wish the Court to read.

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The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided. Exhibits and attachments must be separated by tabs, and the parties should highlight the portions of the exhibits and attachments that they wish the Court to read.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided. Exhibits and attachments must be separated by tabs, and the parties should highlight the portions of the exhibits and attachments that they wish the Court to read.

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Parties must provide 2 double-sided courtesy copies of joint proposed final pretrial order and attachments.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

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The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided. Exhibits and attachments must be separated by tabs, and the parties should highlight the portions of the exhibits and attachments that they wish the Court to read.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided. Exhibits and attachments must be separated by tabs, and the parties should highlight the portions of the exhibits and attachments that they wish the Court to read.

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The parties must provide the Court two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and its attachments.

The parties shall provide the Court two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

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Exhibits and attachments must be separated by tabs.

Exhibits and attachments shall be separated by tabs.

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The parties must provide the Court two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and its attachments.

The parties shall provide the Court two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

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The parties must provide the Court two courtesy copies of letters, briefs, and documents filed in support of briefs; the source excerpt ends during an example.

The parties shall provide to the Court two courtesy copies of all letters, briefs, and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices,

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Courtesy copies must be double-sided.

courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

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Courtesy copies must be double-sided, with exhibits and attachments separated by tabs.

All courtesy copies shall be double-sided. Exhibits and attachments shall be separated by tabs.

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The parties must provide the Court two courtesy copies of letters, briefs, documents supporting briefs, and papers filed under seal.

The parties shall provide to the Court two courtesy copies of all letters, briefs, and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

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Courtesy copies must be submitted within one hour after e-filing.

Courtesy copies shall be submitted within one hour of e-filing. See Paragraph 5.

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Courtesy copies must be submitted within one hour after e-filing.

Courtesy copies shall be submitted within one hour of e-filing. See Paragraph 5.

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The parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits,

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits,

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Two single-sided courtesy copies required for all briefs and supporting documents in VAC cases.

For the pleadings and all matters within the scope of the referral to this Judge, the parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be single-sided.

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Parties must provide two courtesy copies of all briefs and supporting documents.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e.,

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Where a case is to be tried to a jury, pursuant to Local Rules 47.1 and 51.1 the parties should f ile joint proposed (i) voir dire, (ii) preliminary jury instructions, (iii) final jury instructions, and (iv) special verdict forms at least three (3) days, excluding weekends and Court holidays, before the pretrial conference. 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 the trial judge’s staff.

Where a case is to be tried to a jury, pursuant to Local Rules 47.1 and 51.1 the parties should f ile joint proposed (i) voir dire, (ii) preliminary jury instructions, (iii) final jury instructions, and (iv) special verdict forms at least three (3) days, excluding weekends and Court holidays, before the pretrial conference. 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 the trial judge’s staff.

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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 the trial judge’s staff.

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 the trial judge’s staff.

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VAC cases require 2 single-sided courtesy copies of all briefs and supporting documents.

For the pleadings and all matters within the scope of the referral to this Judge, the parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be single-sided.

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5.(a) Courtesy Copies. This matter has been assigned to a vacant judgeship, designated “VAC” on the docket. The parties have not consented to the jurisdiction of a magistrate judge. Pursuant to ¶ 5 of Standing Order 2022-VAC-1 (dated March 9, 2022) or ¶ 3 of Standing Order 2022-3 (dated March 16, 2022), this matter is referred to this Judge for limited purposes. For the pleadings and all matters within the scope of the referral to this Judge, the parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be single-sided.

5.(a) Courtesy Copies. This matter has been assigned to a vacant judgeship, designated “VAC” on the docket. The parties have not consented to the jurisdiction of a magistrate judge. Pursuant to ¶ 5 of Standing Order 2022-VAC-1 (dated March 9, 2022) or ¶ 3 of Standing Order 2022-3 (dated March 16, 2022), this matter is referred to this Judge for limited purposes. For the pleadings and all matters within the scope of the referral to this Judge, the parties shall provide the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal. All courtesy copies shall be single-sided.

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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 the trial judge’s staff.

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 the trial judge’s staff.

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In pro se cases where objections are filed, counsel must provide the assigned District Judge courtesy copies of all filings associated with the matter within five days after the objections are filed, unless the District Judge orders otherwise.

IT IS ORDERED THAT in all pro se cases in which such objections are filed, unless otherwise ordered by the District Judge, the party represented by counsel must provide the District Judge to whom the case is assigned a courtesy copy of all filings (e.g., motions, briefs, appendices) associated with the matter to which the R&R or Order relates. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT such courtesy copies shall be provided to the District Judge no later than five (5) days after the objections are filed.

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Counsel must not deliver copies of papers or correspondence to Chambers unless the Court requests them.

Unless otherwise requested by the Court, counsel shall not deliver copies of papers or correspondence to Chambers.

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The parties must provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each document filed in support of a brief.

and one (1) courtesy copy of any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.).

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The parties must provide two courtesy copies of all briefs and supporting documents, including papers filed under seal.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and two (2) courtesy copies of any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

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Courtesy copies of discovery dispute letter submissions are to be hand delivered to the Clerk’s Office within one hour of e-filing.

Courtesy copies of discovery dispute letter submissions are to be hand delivered to the Clerk’s Office within one hour of e-filing.

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The parties must provide two courtesy copies of all briefs, including briefs filed under seal.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs and one (1) courtesy copy of any other document filed in support of any briefs (i.e., appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits, etc.). This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

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The courtesy-copy requirements also apply to papers filed under seal.

This provision also applies to papers filed under seal.

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Two double-sided courtesy copies of the letters must be hand delivered to the Clerk’s Office within one hour of e-filing.

Two (2) courtesy copies of the letters are to be hand delivered to the Clerk’s Office within one hour of e-filing. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

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When Rule 72 objections are filed, the objecting party must provide the assigned District Judge courtesy copies of all filings associated with the matter within five days, unless the District Judge orders otherwise.

IT IS ORDERED THAT in all cases in which such objections are filed, unless otherwise ordered by the District Judge, the objecting party must provide the District Judge to whom the case is assigned a courtesy copy of all filings (e.g., motions, briefs, appendices) associated with the matter to which the R&R or Order relates. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT such courtesy copies shall be provided to the District Judge no later than five (5) days after the objections are filed.

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Two double-sided courtesy copies of the discovery letters must be hand delivered to the Clerk’s Office within one hour of e-filing.

Two (2) courtesy copies of the letters are to be hand delivered to the Clerk’s Office within one hour of e-filing. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

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The parties must provide the Court two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

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The jury-trial submission must include a courtesy copy of the documents as electronic Microsoft Word files, submitted to the specified email address.

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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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.

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.

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The parties must provide the Court two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

CRITICALCivil cases

The parties must provide the Court two double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

The parties shall provide the Court two (2) double-sided courtesy copies of the joint proposed final pretrial order and all attachments.

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The parties must provide the Court with two courtesy copies of every brief.

The parties shall provide to the Court two (2) courtesy copies of all briefs

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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.

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.

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Two double-sided courtesy copies of the letters must be hand delivered to the Clerk’s Office within one hour of e-filing.

Two (2) courtesy copies of the letters are to be hand delivered to the Clerk’s Office within one hour of e-filing. All courtesy copies shall be double-sided.

CRITICALCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Parties must provide two physical copies of supporting documents (appendices, exhibits, declarations, affidavits) for pleadings and briefs.

Parties shall also provide two physical copies of documents filed in support of pleadings and briefs—appendices, exhibits, declarations, and affidavits.

CRITICALCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Parties must furnish two paper copies of pleadings, briefs, responses, and replies to the Clerk of Court at the U.S. Court of International Trade unless otherwise ordered.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, Parties shall furnish two paper copies of pleadings, briefs, responses, and replies.

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Courtesy copies of all sealed documents must be immediately emailed to chambers, with encrypted email allowed for sealed documents.

Immediately e-mail to chambers (murphy_chambers@paed.uscourts.gov) courtesy copies of everything filed under seal. We are willing and able to receive sealed documents sent by encrypted means if that suits your needs.

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Courtesy copies are required for sealed filings and for motions with more than five exhibits.

Judge Wolson only requires courtesy copies in two circumstances: (1) for any filings made under seal; and (2) for any motions with more than five exhibits.

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Parties may not submit courtesy copies via Dropbox, FTP, or some other source that requires Judge Wolson to download files to the Court’s system. Instead, files should be emailed, even if that requires multiple emails. Parties also should not submit paper courtesy copies.

Parties may not submit courtesy copies via Dropbox, FTP, or some other source that requires Judge Wolson to download files to the Court’s system. Instead, files should be emailed, even if that requires multiple emails. Parties also should not submit paper courtesy copies.

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A party seeking to file material under seal must file the motion of record and email Judge Wolson courtesy copies of all documents proposed for sealing.

A party seeking leave to file material under seal must file its motion of record and provide Judge Wolson via email with courtesy copies of all documents that the party proposes to file under seal.

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When redacted documents are filed in an emergency, counsel must immediately provide Chambers an unredacted courtesy copy.

If a party files redacted documents in an emergency situation, counsel must immediately provide Chambers with a courtesy copy of the documents without redactions.

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The parties must provide one courtesy copy of each Rule 56 submission within one business day of filing by overnight mail or hand delivery to the Clerk’s office, with the ECF document number on every page.

The parties shall provide Chambers with one courtesy copy of all Rule 56 submissions by overnight mail or hand delivery to the Clerk’s office to the attention of Judge Kearney within one business day of filing. The parties shall provide copies only of the filed document noted with the ECF document number on each page confirming filing of the entire courtesy copy.

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Courtesy copies are required for filings over 35 pages, when the Policies require them (including Rule 56 papers), or when Chambers requests them; copies must retain the ECF notation on each page unless otherwise ordered and be delivered to the Clerk’s Office for Judge Kearney.

Courtesy copies shall only be provided to Chambers for a filing over thirty-five pages and as required under these Policies (e.g. Rule 56 papers) or otherwise requested by Chambers. The courtesy copy shall be the ECF document with the ECF notation at the top of each page, unless otherwise ordered. All courtesy copies are to be delivered to the Clerk’s Office to the attention of Judge Kearney.

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A party moving in limine to exclude specific exhibits must provide Chambers two copies contemporaneously with the motion; deliver exhibits exceeding ten pages by hand and exhibits under ten pages by email.

Counsel seeking to preclude admission of specific exhibits based on evidentiary objections shall provide Chambers two copies of the contested exhibits (by hand delivery to the Clerk of Court if exceeds ten pages or by email if less than ten pages) contemporaneous with moving in limine on the challenged exhibits.

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Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports and sentencing memoranda must be promptly delivered to chambers by email in Microsoft Word format.

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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All motions for leave to seal documents should be filed of record with a courtesy copy contemporaneously emailed to Chambers of the motion and all documents to be sealed.

All motions for leave to seal documents should be filed of record with a courtesy copy contemporaneously emailed to Chambers of the motion and all documents to be sealed.

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Unless all exhibits are shown electronically, counsel must deliver two copies of the joint exhibit book for Judge Kearney at voir dire.

Unless all exhibits are shown electronically, Counsel must deliver two copies of the joint exhibit book for Judge Kearney at voir dire.

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Requirement to provide courtesy copies is waived until this order is rescinded.

Until this order is rescinded, the requirement to provide courtesy copies pursuant to this court’s standing orders is waived.

WARNING

Certificate of No Objection and Certification of Counsel Binders. Please do not send certificate of no objection binders and certification of counsel binders to

Certificate of No Objection and Certification of Counsel Binders. Please do not send certificate of no objection binders and certification of counsel binders to

WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Do not send certificate of no objection binders or certification of counsel binders to chambers.

Please do not send certificate of no objection binders and certification of counsel binders to chambers.

WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Physical hearing binders are not required unless chambers requests one.

Physical binders are not required unless chambers requests one.

WARNING

Physical hearing binders are not required unless chambers requests one.

Physical binders are not required unless chambers requests one.

WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Do not send hard copies of exhibits to the Court.

Please do not send hard copies of exhibits to the Court.

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies of appendices and exhibits should include hard tabs.

Courtesy copies of appendices and exhibits should include hard tabs.

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies of appendices and exhibits should include hard tabs.

Courtesy copies of appendices and exhibits should include hard tabs.

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel must not deliver copies of papers or correspondence to Chambers unless the Court requests them.

Unless otherwise requested by the Court, counsel shall not deliver copies of papers or correspondence to Chambers.

WARNING

Parties should email courtesy copies to the stated address and include the case caption, filing title, and ECF number in the subject line.

should submit courtesy copies electronically via email to WolsonCourtesyCopy@paed.uscourts.gov and use the case caption, title of the filing, and ECF number in the subject line.

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Chambers does not require a physical CNO/CoC binder.

Chambers does not require a physical CNO/CoC Binder.

INFOCivil cases

A party may submit two courtesy copies of a compendium of selected authorities with any briefing.

A party may submit with any briefing two courtesy copies of a compendium of the selected authorities on which the party would like the Court to focus.

INFOCivil cases

A party may submit two courtesy copies of a compendium of selected authorities with any briefing.

A party may submit with any briefing two courtesy copies of a compendium of the selected authorities on which the party would like the Court to focus.

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A party may optionally submit two courtesy copies of a selected-authority compendium with any briefing.

A party may submit with any briefing two courtesy copies of a compendium of the selected authorities on which the party would like the Court to focus.

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No courtesy copies are required for briefs, supporting documents, or papers filed under seal.

9. Courtesy Copies. The parties need not provide to the Court any courtesy copies of briefs, any other document filed in support of any briefs (such as appendices, exhibits, declarations, and affidavits), or papers filed under seal.