Judge J. Kate Stickles
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Claims Binder
- 1 copy • Hand Delivery • At Least 14 Days Before Hearing
Courtesy copies
- Not required
Exhibit Binder
- 2 copies • Hand Delivery • At Least 24 Hours Before Proceeding
Exhibits
- 2 copies
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Clerk
Letter via ECF
Chambers
Page & Word Limits1 rule
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The party seeking relief from the Court shall file, and deliver to chambers, a letter, not to exceed five (5) pages, in lieu of a formal motion, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. Any party opposing the request for relief shall respond by letter, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, in like fashion, no later than forty-eight (48) hours following receipt of the moving party's letter.
Summary: Discovery dispute letters are limited to 5 pages for both moving and opposition.
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5 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Document Format Requirements4 rules
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Agendas must contain a hyperlink to all referenced filings.
Summary: Agendas must contain hyperlinks to all referenced filings.
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Agendas must comply with Del. Bankr. L.R. 9029-3 and Local Form 111.
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All pleadings included in a binder must contain either the ECF generated header containing the docket number and date filed or the docket number and date filed inserted on the bottom right-hand corner of the first page.
Summary: Pleadings in binders must include ECF header or docket number and date on bottom right of first page.
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Orders must reference the related docket number(s) in the case caption and include 4 inches of blank space at the end of the order for the Judge's signature and date.
Summary: Orders must include 4 inches of blank space at the end for the Judge's signature and date.
Document Filing Requirements14 rules
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The motion requesting shortened notice must include the averment of Delaware counsel as required by Del. Bankr. L.R. 9006-1(e).
Summary: Motion for shortened notice must include an averment of Delaware counsel per Del. Bankr. L.R. 9006-1(e).
Document Type
Motion For Shortened Notice
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The "status" of a matter listed on an agenda must indicate whether the matter is going forward, whether a continuance is requested (and whether such continuance is opposed), whether any or all of the objections have been resolved and any other pertinent status information, including whether the presentation of witness(es) is expected, and, if so, the identity of the witness(es), and the party presenting the witness(es). Counsel responsible for submitting the agenda must consult with other parties in interest to identify any witness(es) that will be presented.
Summary: Agenda status must indicate if matter is going forward, continuance requested, objections resolved, witness presentation expected, and counsel must consult parties.
Document Type
Agenda
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Agendas for remote proceedings must include the following: This proceeding will be conducted remotely via Zoom. Please refer to Judge Stickles’ Chambers Procedures (https://www.deb.uscourts.gov/judge-j-kate-stickles) and the Court’s website (http://www.deb.uscourts.gov/ecourt-appearances) for information on the method of allowed participation (video or audio), Judge Stickles’ expectations of remote participants, and the advance registration requirements. Registration is required by 4:00 p.m. (Prevailing Eastern Time) [the business day before the hearing / one-hour prior to the first-day or emergency hearing] unless otherwise noticed using the eCourtAppearances tool available on the Court’s website.
Summary: Agendas for remote proceedings must include specific language about remote conduct and registration requirements.
Document Type
Agenda
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Agendas for in-person proceedings must include the following: This proceeding will be conducted in-person. All counsel and witnesses are expected to attend unless permitted to appear remotely via Zoom. Please refer to Judge Stickles’ Chambers Procedures (https://www.deb.uscourts.gov/judge-j-kate-stickles) and the Court’s website (http://www.deb.uscourts.gov/ecourt-appearances) for information on who may participate remotely, the method of allowed participation (video or audio), Judge Stickles’ expectations of remote participants, and the advance registration requirements. Registration is required by 4:00 p.m. (Prevailing Eastern Time) [the business day before the hearing / one-hour prior to the first-day or emergency hearing] unless otherwise noticed using the eCourtAppearances tool available on the Court’s website.
Summary: Agendas for in-person proceedings must include specific language about in-person conduct and registration requirements.
Document Type
Agenda
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Documents filed under seal should be stamped “Filed Under Seal” and printed on color paper.
Summary: Sealed documents in binders must be stamped 'Filed Under Seal' and printed on color paper.
Document Type
Sealed Document
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Exhibits to a proposed order must be uploaded separately as "Attachments to Document."
Summary: Exhibits to a proposed order must be uploaded separately as attachments.
Document Type
Proposed Order
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If parties intend to call witnesses at a hearing, they must file their intention to do so at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the hearing. The filing must contain the identity of each witness and the scope of the testimony. In addition, witnesses must be noted on the hearing agenda.
Summary: Parties must file intention to call witnesses at least 48 hours prior to hearing, including identity and scope; witnesses must be noted on agenda.
Document Type
Witness Intention
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If a movant intends to present a proposed order to the Court that contains revisions to the proposed order originally submitted with the pleading, counsel for the movant must endeavor to provide the Court the revised clean and redline form of order at least two (2) hours prior to the hearing.
Summary: Counsel must provide revised clean and redline form of order at least 2 hours prior to hearing.
Document Type
Proposed Order
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Orders must reference the related docket number(s) in the case caption and include 4 inches of blank space at the end of the order for the Judge's signature and date.
Summary: Orders must reference the related docket number(s) in the case caption.
Document Type
Proposed Order
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When submitting a revised proposed order under CoC, the CoC must state whether the revised form of order has been reviewed and approved by all parties affected by the order and the U.S. Trustee; and attach a redline revised proposed order reflecting all revisions to the proposed order originally submitted with the pleading.
Summary: Revised proposed order under CoC must include statement of approval and attach redline.
Document Type
Proposed Order
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If a matter has settled or otherwise been resolved, counsel must file a notice of settlement or notice of adjournment of trial.
Summary: Counsel must file a notice of settlement or notice of adjournment of trial if matter resolved.
Document Type
Notice Of Settlement
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Any monetary figure reported in a currency other than U.S. Dollars that is submitted to the Court must be accompanied by the value of such monetary figure in U.S. Dollars as of a specified date and exchange rate. For budgets and financial statements, the U.S. Dollar-converted budget or statement shall be appended to any foreign-currency version and specify the exchange rate and date of conversion. The foreign currency must also be adequately identified (e.g., 'pesos' is insufficient, but 'Mexican Pesos' or 'MXN' is sufficient).
Summary: Foreign currency figures must include U.S. Dollar value with date and exchange rate; budgets must append converted version; currency must be adequately identified.
Document Type
Financial Document
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When filing a pleading that cites to a ruling that is not readily available on Lexis or Westlaw (e.g., transcripts containing bench rulings), a copy of the ruling must be attached to the pleading as an exhibit.
Summary: When citing unpublished ruling, attach copy as exhibit.
Document Type
Pleading
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Any foreign language document offered by a party in a case must be accompanied by an English language translation and a certificate of translation.
Summary: Foreign language documents must include English translation and certificate of translation.
Document Type
Foreign Language Document
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
For claims binders, email hyperlinked index or consolidated searchable PDF.
Claims Binders. 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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For fee application binders, email hyperlinked index or consolidated searchable PDF.
Fee Application Binders. 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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Proposed orders must be uploaded electronically.
Proposed orders must be uploaded electronically for processing.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Agendas must be filed and emailed, and hearing binders delivered, by noon ET two business days before hearing.
Agendas must be filed and e-mailed, and hearing binders delivered, to chambers by noon (Prevailing Eastern Time) two (2) business days before the scheduled hearing.
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Opposition letter must be filed no later than 48 hours after receipt of moving party's letter.
Any party opposing the request for relief shall respond by letter, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, in like fashion, no later than forty-eight (48) hours following receipt of the moving party's letter.
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Parties must file intention to call witnesses at least 48 hours prior to hearing.
If parties intend to call witnesses at a hearing, they must file their intention to do so at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the hearing.
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Exhibits must be delivered to chambers at least 24 hours prior to proceeding.
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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Revised proposed orders must be provided at least 2 hours prior to hearing.
If a movant intends to present a proposed order to the Court that contains revisions to the proposed order originally submitted with the pleading, counsel for the movant must endeavor to provide the Court the revised clean and redline form of order at least two (2) hours prior to the hearing.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Hearing binders must be delivered to chambers by noon ET two business days before hearing.
Agendas must be filed and e-mailed, and hearing binders delivered, to chambers by noon (Prevailing Eastern Time) two (2) business days before the scheduled hearing.
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For notice of completion of briefing, email hyperlinked notice and deliver two physical binders.
Notice of Completion of Briefing Binders. Counsel must email chambers the Notice of Completion of Briefing containing hyperlinks to all relevant pleadings. In addition, two (2) physical binders containing the relevant pleadings must be delivered to chambers. See Del. Bankr. L.R. 7007-4.
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For fee application binders, email hyperlinked index or consolidated PDF, and deliver one physical binder at least 14 days before fee hearing.
Fee Application Binders. 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. 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. See Del. Bankr. L.R. 9029-3(e)(iii). All estate professionals’ fee applications should be scheduled on the same hearing date designated for consideration of fee applications.
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For hearing binders, email hyperlinked agenda and deliver one physical binder.
Hearing Binders. Counsel must email chambers a hyperlinked hearing agenda and deliver one (1) physical binder containing the relevant documents. See Del. Bankr. L.R. 9029-3(e)(ii).
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For claims binders, email hyperlinked index or consolidated PDF, and deliver one physical binder at least 14 days before hearing.
Claims Binders. 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). 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. See Del. Bankr. L.R. 3007-1(d)(vi) and 9029-3(e)(iv).
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For first day hearing binders, email hyperlinked agenda and deliver two physical binders; if org chart/budget included, provide two enlarged copies.
First Day Hearing Binders. Counsel must email chambers a hyperlinked hearing agenda and deliver two (2) physical binders containing the relevant documents. See Del. Bankr. L.R. 9029-3(e). 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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For exhibit binders, email hyperlinked exhibit list and deliver two physical binders at least 24 hours before proceeding.
Exhibit Binders. Counsel must email chambers the Exhibit List containing hyperlinks to all exhibits. 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. If the exhibits are voluminous, counsel should contact chambers to address modification of this procedure.
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Two hard copies of each exhibit must be delivered to chambers at least 24 hours prior to proceeding.
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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Chambers does not require a physical CNO/CoC binder.
CNO/CoC Binders. Chambers does not require a physical CNO/CoC Binder.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Discovery disputes require a pre-motion letter (max 5 pages) with 48-hour response, after which court decides on conference or motion practice.
The party seeking relief from the Court shall file, and deliver to chambers, a letter, not to exceed five (5) pages, in lieu of a formal motion, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. Any party opposing the request for relief shall respond by letter, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, in like fashion, no later than forty-eight (48) hours following receipt of the moving party's letter. After receipt of the response letter(s), the Court will then decide whether to schedule a conference to address the dispute(s) or whether to order that motion practice be followed.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Motion to shorten notice must be e-mailed to chambers, with copies to opposing counsel and U.S. Trustee.
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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Contact chambers if there will be a delay in filing or delivering agenda/binder.
Please contact chambers if there will be a delay.
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Parties must immediately advise chambers in writing of any occurrence necessitating adjournment or modification of 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 has settled.
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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Do not contact the Court to confirm Zoom registration.
Please do not contact the Court to confirm registration.
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Contact chambers in advance if additional time or a contested evidentiary hearing is needed.
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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Contact chambers after first day filings are docketed to schedule a First Day Hearing.
To schedule a First Day Hearing, counsel should contact chambers after all first day filings are docketed.
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CNO or CoC and related documents may be emailed to chambers upon filing.
A CNO or CoC and any related documents may be emailed to chambers upon filing.
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Parties may inquire about status of pending matters after reasonable time.
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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