Court Rules
Magistrate Judge

Judge José R. Arteaga

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Case Synopsis
5 pgs
Attachment
15 pgs
Brief
30 pgs
Settlement Summary
5 pgs
Attachment
30 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Lengthy Materials

  • Upon request

Adjournments

  • Parties must request extensions or continuances via email in advance with detailed justification, opposing party position, and proposed new dates; requests for trial or dispositive motion deadlines are rarely granted.
  • Parties adjourning a conference to obtain settlement authority may incur sanctions including opposing counsel fees.

Request must include

Reason For RequestAdversary PositionProposed New Dates

Communication

Email

Chambers

chambers_of_magistrate_judge_arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov
SchedulingEmergenciesRoutine Requests
Phone

Chambers

(267) 299-7420
SchedulingEmergencies
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantFormattingExhibitsMemorandaSettlementConferencesTOC/TOAProposed OrdersJury

Page & Word Limits8 rules

Page Limits

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The case synopsis should be no more than five-pages in length.

Summary: Case synopsis submitted for settlement conferences must not exceed five pages.

Case Synopsis

5 pages

Applies to: Attorney

artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 2
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Page Limits

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Attachments should be no more than 15 pages and should be separated with labeled divider pages.

Summary: Attachments must not exceed 15 pages.

Attachment

15 pages

artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 3
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Page Limits

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Memoranda must not exceed 30 pages in length (excluding table of contents and appendices), must be double spaced and must use 12-point font.

Summary: Memoranda are limited to 30 pages (excluding TOC and appendices), must be double-spaced and use 12-point font.

Brief

30 pages

Page Limits

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The summary should be no more than five pages in length, single spaced.

Summary: Settlement summary must not exceed five pages and must be single spaced.

Settlement Summary

5 pages

Applies to: Attorney

artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 12
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Page Limits

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Attachments must be no more than 15 pages in total.

Summary: Attachments of relevant excerpts must not exceed 15 pages in total.

Attachment

15 pages

Page Limits

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The synopsis will include a candid discussion of the submitting party’s factual and legal strengths and weaknesses in the case as well as an offer/demand settlement proposal and IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN FIVE (5) PAGES SINGLE SPACED.

Summary: Case synopsis for settlement conference must not exceed 5 single-spaced pages.

Case Synopsis

5 pages

artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 14
|SecSETTLEMENT CONFERENCE SUMMARY
Page Limits

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Briefs accompanying motions and responses to motions are limited to thirty pages absent leave of Court. Any reply brief is limited to the issues raised in the response, may not raise theories or issues not discussed in the original motion, and shall not exceed fifteen pages absent leave of Court.

Summary: Motion and response briefs are limited to 30 pages, reply briefs to 15 pages, both absent court leave; reply briefs may not raise new issues.

Brief

30 pages

Reply Brief

15 pages

Page Limits

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Attachments should be no more than thirty (30) pages

Summary: Attachments to the case synopsis should not exceed 30 pages.

Attachment

30 pages

artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 14
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Document Format Requirements5 rules

Formatting

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Attachments should be no more than 15 pages and should be separated with labeled divider pages.

Summary: Attachments must be separated with labeled divider pages.

artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 3
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Formatting

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Only attach excerpts which are most relevant to the claims at issue.

Summary: Only attach excerpts that are most relevant to the claims at issue.

Formatting

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Relevant portions must be highlighted.

Summary: Relevant portions of attached excerpts must be highlighted.

Formatting

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In addition to filing the proposed jury instructions and verdict form on the Court’s docket, the parties must e-mail Word versions of the documents to Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov.

Summary: Proposed jury instructions and verdict form emailed to chambers must be in Word (DOCX) format.

Required Format

DOCX

Formatting

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should be separated with labeled divider pages

Summary: Attachments to the case synopsis should be separated with labeled divider pages.

artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 14
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Document Filing Requirements20 rules

Filing Requirements

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The synopsis should attach key summary expert reports, policy language excerpts, photographs, sketches, diagrams, charts, etc., to the conference memos.

Summary: Case synopsis must attach key expert reports, policy excerpts, photographs, diagrams, charts, and other relevant materials.

Document Type

Case Synopsis

Content & Formatting
Exhibit List
artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 2
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Filing Requirements

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In addition, the synopsis should address whether there are any outstanding lien holders or other third parties who should be invited to participate in the settlement conference.

Summary: Settlement conference synopsis must address outstanding lien holders and third parties to invite.

Document Type

Synopsis

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 3
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Filing Requirements

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Parties are reminded that Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37 requires parties who file discovery motions to certify “that the movant has in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with the person or party failing to make disclosure or discovery in an effort to obtain it without court action.” Fed. R. Civ. P. 37(a)(1). Rule 26.1(f) of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Local Rules of Civil Procedure also requires discovery motions to include “a certification of counsel that the parties, after reasonable effort, are unable to resolve the dispute.” E.D. Pa. Local R. Civ. P. 26.1(f).

Summary: Discovery motions must include certifications under FRCP 37 and Local Rule 26.1(f) confirming good faith confer efforts.

Document Type

Discovery Motion

Content & Formatting
Certificate Of Conference
Local Rule Certificate
artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 4
|SecIII. CIVIL CONSENT CASES B. Discovery Conferences and Dispute Resolution
Filing Requirements

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As Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(c) requires, a motion seeking a protective order must explain why there is good cause for the Court to issue the order.

Summary: Motions for protective orders must explain the good cause for the requested order.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 5
|SecI. GENERAL MATTERS
Filing Requirements

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Any attorney for a party or any pro se party who uses generative artificial intelligence (“A.I.”) to prepare any complaint, answer, motion, brief, or other paper filed with the Court in a matter assigned to Judge Arteaga shall: (1) disclose that generative artificial intelligence was used to prepare the filing; (2) identify precisely what portion or portions of the used; and (4) certify that each and every citation to the law or the record in the filing was verified as accurate in accordance with the obligations set forth in Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

Summary: Attorneys and pro se parties using generative AI to prepare specified filings must disclose AI use, identify AI-used portions, and certify citation accuracy under Rule 11.

Document Type

Filing

Content & Formatting
Ai Disclosure
artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 5
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Filing Requirements

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A proposed order attached to the motion must itself also state the reasons good cause exists and state that the private interests in nondisclosure outweigh the public interests in disclosure.

Summary: Proposed orders for protective orders must state good cause reasons and that private nondisclosure interests outweigh public disclosure interests.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 5
|SecI. GENERAL MATTERS
Filing Requirements

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Judge Arteaga will not approve any protective order unless it contains language providing that “the Court reserves its inherent power to modify the terms of this agreement and permit the disclosure of information where the interest of justice so requires.”

Summary: Protective orders must include language reserving the Court's power to modify the order for justice interests.

Document Type

Protective Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 5
|SecI. GENERAL MATTERS
Filing Requirements

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If parties who form a mutually acceptable confidentiality agreement want a Court order to memorialize their agreement, they must make a formal motion. Judge Arteaga will not accept stipulated proposed orders in lieu of a motion.

Summary: Parties must file a formal motion to memorialize a confidentiality agreement, not just a stipulated proposed order.

Document Type

Motion

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 5
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Filing Requirements

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Memoranda over 15 pages in length must include a table of contents and table of authorities.

Summary: Memoranda exceeding 15 pages must contain a table of contents and table of authorities.

Document Type

Brief

Content & Formatting
Table Of Authorities
Table Of Contents
Filing Requirements

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All pages of the joint appendix must be consecutively numbered with an appendix page number. Page references in the memoranda must be to the appendix page number, not internal document page numbers. The joint appendix must include a table of contents.

Summary: Joint appendices must have consecutively numbered appendix pages, TOC, and memoranda must reference appendix page numbers.

Document Type

Joint Appendix

Content & Formatting
Table Of Contents
Filing Requirements

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If unusual circumstances make it necessary for a party to supplement the joint appendix, the party must move for permission to file a supplemental joint appendix. The supplemental joint appendix must contain the original appendix, add the supplemental materials at the end, continue the appendix page numbering, and provide an updated table of contents.

Summary: Supplemental joint appendices require court permission, must include original appendix, continue page numbering, and have updated TOC.

Document Type

Supplemental Joint Appendix

Content & Formatting
Table Of Contents
Filing Requirements

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Every assertion of fact in a memorandum must be supported by a citation to the record where that fact may be found. Both legal citations and citations to the record must include pinpoint cites.

Summary: All factual assertions in memoranda must be supported by pinpoint record citations, and legal citations must also include pinpoint cites.

Document Type

Brief

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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Any motion for leave to file under seal, including any motion for a proposed confidentiality/protective order that would permit a party to file any material under seal, must articulate, clearly and specifically, why the moving party's “interest in secrecy” outweighs the “presumptive right of public access.” Avandia, 924 F.3d at 672. The motion—and the proposed order attached to the motion—must identify “clearly defined and serious injur[ies]” the movant will suffer if the materials are not kept under seal. Id. Judge Arteaga will not grant a motion for leave to file under seal that fails to identify the movant's interests in nondisclosure with specificity.

Summary: Motions for leave to file under seal must articulate why secrecy interests outweigh public access and identify specific serious injuries from disclosure.

Document Type

Motion For Leave To File Under Seal

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 7
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Filing Requirements

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At the same time a response to the motion for summary judgment is filed, the responding party must file a separate Counterstatement of Facts that responds to each paragraph of the Statement by accepting or rejecting the contention in the paragraph. If a contention is rejected, the responding party must supply facts supporting the rejection by specific page reference(s) from the joint appendix.

Summary: For summary judgment responses, the responding party must file a separate Counterstatement of Facts accepting or rejecting each paragraph with appendix citations.

Document Type

Response To Motion For Summary Judgment

Content & Formatting
Statement Of Facts
artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 7
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Filing Requirements

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At the same time as its motion for summary judgment, the moving party must also file a separate Statement of Facts (the “Statement”) containing a numbered, paragraph-by-paragraph recitation of the facts that the moving party contends are undisputed, with specific page references to the joint appendix in support of each paragraph. Each paragraph shall deal with one fact.

Summary: For summary judgment motions, the moving party must file a separate Statement of Facts with numbered paragraphs citing the joint appendix.

Document Type

Motion For Summary Judgment

Content & Formatting
Statement Of Facts
artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 7
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Filing Requirements

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The parties should ordinarily expect to file a joint pretrial stipulation, in the form attached, in lieu of complying with Eastern District of Pennsylvania Local Rule 16.1, which otherwise governs pretrial procedure.

Summary: Parties should ordinarily file a joint pretrial stipulation instead of complying with Local Rule 16.1.

Document Type

Joint Pretrial Stipulation

Content & Formatting
Caption
artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 8
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Filing Requirements

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The three jointly filed documents must be filed on ECF at the same time as Pretrial Memoranda [or Pretrial Stipulation]. At the time of filing the parties must submit to chambers an electronic version of the three documents, in Word format.

Summary: Three joint documents (voir dire questions, jury instructions, verdict form) must be filed on ECF with Pretrial Memoranda and submitted to chambers in Word format.

Document Type

Proposed Joint Voir Dire Questions

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 8
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Filing Requirements

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Any exhibits should be docketed in compliance with Local Rule of Civil Procedure 5.1.2(5)(b).

Summary: Exhibits accompanying motions must be docketed in accordance with Local Rule of Civil Procedure 5.1.2(5)(b).

Document Type

Exhibits

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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The Joint Pretrial Stipulation shall be signed by trial counsel for each party and shall set forth: (1) a realistic, good faith estimate of the total time for trial; (2) the parties’ agreed-upon facts and their disputed facts; (3) their respective claims and defenses; (4) the relief sought; (5) a list of lay and expert witnesses that identifies the subject(s) of their expected testimony and any expected objections to admissibility; (6) a list of exhibits to be used or introduced into evidence and any objections to their authenticity; (7) a summary of applicable law, including, in diversity cases, the basis for choosing the applicable law; and (8) any other disclosures required under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(3). Any objections to anticipated testimony or exhibits shall describe with particularity the ground and the authority for the objection.

Summary: Joint Pretrial Stipulation must be signed by trial counsel, include 8 specified sections, and objections to testimony/exhibits must state grounds and authority.

Document Type

Joint Pretrial Stipulation

Content & Formatting
Exhibit List
Statement Of Facts
Legal Argument
Filing Requirements

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Failure to comply with this policy may result in consequences such as referral to the appropriate state bar, monetary sanctions, or any other sanction the Court deems appropriate.

Summary: Failure to comply with AI disclosure policy may result in bar referral, sanctions, or other court-ordered consequences.

Document Type

Filing

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
artpol · Jun 2026 · p. 6
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Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Proposed jury instructions and verdict form must be filed on the Court’s docket.

In addition to filing the proposed jury instructions and verdict form on the Court’s docket, the parties must e-mail Word versions of the documents to Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov.

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Page 17

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Counsel must notify the Court of a lack of settlement possibility at least one week before the scheduled settlement conference via call or email.

If settlement is not a real possibility (e.g., if the defendant will not make an offer or will offer only nuisance value), counsel shall notify the Court (jointly or individually) by a call or email to request a brief video conference regarding the lack of settlement possibility at least one week before the scheduled settlement conference.

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Page 2 | II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

Counsel must submit a confidential settlement summary and case synopsis via email two weeks before the scheduled settlement conference.

Counsel for all parties must submit a confidential settlement summary and case synopsis via email (to Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov) two weeks before the conference.

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Page 2 | II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

Plaintiffs must submit a written settlement demand at least three weeks before the scheduled settlement conference.

Plaintiff(s) must make an updated, precise, and specific written settlement demand, inclusive of all attorney’s fees, costs, and damages, at least three weeks before a scheduled settlement conference.

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Page 2 | II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

Defendants must submit a written settlement offer at least two weeks before the scheduled settlement conference.

Defendant(s) must make an updated, precise, and specific written settlement offer at least two weeks before the conference.

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Page 2 | II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

Joint appendix must be filed by the movant no later than the initial summary judgment motion docket date.

The joint appendix must be filed by the movant no later than the date the initial motion for summary judgment is docketed.

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Page 6 | E.3.a

Settlement summary and confidential case summary are due 2 weeks prior to the settlement conference.

Counsel for all parties must submit the attached summary and their confidential case summary to Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov on or before (2 weeks prior to the conference).

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Page 12 | II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

Defendant's settlement offer is due 2 weeks prior to the settlement conference.

Defendant(s) must make an updated, precise, and specific written settlement offer on or before (2 weeks prior to the conference).

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Page 12 | II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

Plaintiff's settlement demand is due 3 weeks prior to the settlement conference.

Plaintiff(s) must make an updated, precise, and specific written settlement demand, inclusive of all attorney’s fees, costs, and damages, on or before (3 weeks prior to the conference).

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Page 12 | II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

Joint settlement position letter is due 1 week prior to the settlement conference.

Counsel shall submit a joint letter setting forth the most recent settlement positions of the parties on or before (1 week prior to the conference).

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Page 12 | II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

Plaintiff expert reports due by fact discovery deadline; Defendant expert reports due [+2 weeks]; all expert discovery due [+2 weeks].

Plaintiff shall produce any and all expert reports on or before [fact discovery deadline]. Defendant shall produce its expert reports on or before [+2 weeks]. All expert discovery, including rebuttal reports and depositions shall be completed on or before [+2 weeks].

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Page 15 | Section 4

All fact discovery must be completed by [+90 days] from the scheduling order date.

All fact discovery shall be completed on or before [+90 days].

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Page 15 | Section 3

All motion responses must be filed within the timeframe specified in Local Rule 7.1(c).

Responses to all motions are due within the period prescribed by Local Rule 7.1(c).

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Page 16 | Footnote 1

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Parties must submit Rule 26(f) report via email to chambers at least 5 days before scheduling conference if not already on docket.

If a Rule 26(f) report is not already on the docket when a case is assigned to Judge Arteaga, the parties shall submit a copy of their Rule 26(f) report via email (to Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov) at least five days before the scheduled conference.

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Page 4 | III. CIVIL CONSENT CASES A. Scheduling Conferences

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Judge Arteaga may require hard copies of lengthy materials.

Judge Arteaga may require parties to provide hard copies of lengthy materials.

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Page 3 | II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

Sealing & Redaction Procedures

Protective orders may not include language allowing parties to seal materials without prior specific court approval.

Also, Judge Arteaga will not approve a protective order containing language that gives the parties discretion to file materials under seal without the Court’s prior and specific approval.

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Page 5 | I. GENERAL MATTERS

Even when sealing is granted, parties must generally file redacted versions on the public docket unless redactions would render the document unreadable.

Even when Judge Arteaga grants a motion for leave to file under seal, he will generally still expect the parties to file redacted versions of the sealed documents on the public docket unless the redactions would be so extensive as to render the document unreadable. Proposed orders attached to motions for leave to file under seal must include language requiring the parties to file redacted versions of the sealed documents to the public docket. If a movant omits this language from its proposed order, the movant must explain in its motion why redaction would render the documents unreadable.

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Page 7 | I. GENERAL MATTERS

Motions for leave to file under seal should be filed on the public docket with redactions; unredacted copies must be provided to the Court and all parties.

All motions for leave to file documents under seal should be filed on the public docket. If a motion contains or refers to information that the movant seeks to file under seal, the movant may redact the relevant information in the copy of the motion filed on the docket. When a movant files a motion with redacted information, the movant must provide the Court and all parties with unredacted copies of all documents that the party proposes to file under seal.

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Page 7 | I. GENERAL MATTERS

Documents should not be filed under seal without first obtaining leave of court, except in emergencies.

Except in emergency situations, documents should not be filed under seal without first obtaining leave of court.

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Page 7 | I. GENERAL MATTERS

Categorical protective orders for large scale discovery are allowed if categories are well-defined, with burden on proponent to justify continued protection item-by-item if challenged.

In cases involving large scale discovery, Judge Arteaga will consider motions to approve protective orders that protect discovery materials on a categorical basis so long as each protected category is reasonably well defined. If a party later challenges such an order, the party seeking to maintain protection over the materials will bear the burden of justifying those materials’ continued protection on an item-by-item basis.

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Page 5 | I. GENERAL MATTERS

Filing Bundling Requirements

Exhibits must be provided as two tabbed loose-leaf books (one for judge, one for law clerk) with joint, plaintiff's, and defendant's exhibits.

Exhibits are to be provided to the Court in the form of two jointly prepared loose leaf exhibit books—one for the judge and onefor his law clerk—each book containing tabbed Joint Exhibits, Plaintiffs Exhibits, and Defendant's Exhibits.

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Page 19 | JOINT PRETRIAL STIPULATION - section 7

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Parties must email chambers to request telephone conference before filing discovery motion, including prior efforts, dispute summary, and relevant attachments.

If a party still requires Court intervention in a discovery dispute after making good faith efforts to communicate with an opposing party, the requesting party shall email Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov to request a telephone conference before filing any discovery motion on the docket. The request shall: (1) describe the parties’ prior efforts to resolve their dispute in detail; (2) summarize the matters in dispute; and (3) attach any information relevant to Judge Arteaga’s consideration of the dispute.

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Page 4 | III. CIVIL CONSENT CASES B. Discovery Conferences and Dispute Resolution

Good faith telephone/video conference required before judicial intervention for discovery disputes.

Judge Arteaga will not entertain a request for judicial intervention if parties or their counsel have exchanged emails or other correspondence but have not made a good faith effort to speak to each other by telephone or video conference regarding a discovery dispute.

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Page 4 | III. CIVIL CONSENT CASES B. Discovery Conferences and Dispute Resolution

Parties filing summary judgment motions must meet and confer to develop a single joint appendix of exhibits.

A party who plans to file a motion for summary judgment must meet and confer with all other parties and develop a single, joint appendix of all exhibits that may be referenced in their respective memoranda.

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Page 6 | E.3.a

Parties must request a pre-filing conference with the Court before filing any discovery motion requiring intervention.

If Court intervention is required, the parties shall request a conference before filing any discovery motion.

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Page 16 | Footnote 1

Dispositive motions and Rule 702 expert exclusion motions must be filed by [+4 weeks], responses by [+2 weeks], replies by [+1 week].

Any and all dispositive motions and motions to exclude expert witness evidence pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 shall be filed on or before [+4 weeks]. Responses to any such motions shall be filed by [+2 weeks] and replies, if any, shall be filed on or before [+1 week].

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Page 16 | Section 6

Motions in limine must be filed 14 days prior to Pretrial Stipulation, responses due [+1 week].

All other motions in limine shall be filed on or before [fourteen days prior to Pretrial Stipulation]. Responses shall be filed on or before [+1 week].

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Page 16 | Section 7

Parties must confer on discovery confidentiality before seeking court intervention per FRCP 26(c).

Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(c) requires parties to confer and attempt to reach an agreement regarding the confidentiality of discovery materials before seeking Court intervention.

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Page 5 | I. GENERAL MATTERS

Motion practice is governed by Local Rule 7.1 subject to these procedures, local rules, standing orders, and supplemental rules for Social Security and Section 2254 cases.

Motion practice is governed by Eastern District of Pennsylvania Local Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1 except as described elsewhere in these Practices and Procedures, the Local Rules and applicable Standing Orders, or, as relevant, the Supplemental Rules for Social Security Actions under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) or the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts.

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Page 6 | E. Motion Practice

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Parties must request extensions or continuances via email in advance with detailed justification, opposing party position, and proposed new dates; requests for trial or dispositive motion deadlines are rarely granted.

Parties are expected to adhere to all deadlines that the Court has implemented by scheduling order or that are otherwise established by rule or statute absent a compelling reason to justify a change. Circumstances which ordinarily do not constitute compelling summer, counsel’s obligations in other cases, and failing to diligently conduct discovery. If a party believes a compelling reason exists for an extension or a continuance, Counsel shall request a new deadline or date in advance of the originally scheduled date via email (to Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov). The request shall describe the basis for the request in detail, state whether all other parties agree or disagree with the request and identify a suggested new deadline(s) or date(s). A request for an extension or continuance of the date on which a case is listed for trial or the deadline for filing dispositive motions rarely will be granted. If the Court is dissatisfied with the compelling reason provided for the requested extension or continuance, Judge Arteaga may schedule a hearing to address the request.

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Page 1 | I. GENERAL MATTERS C. Extensions or Continuances

Parties adjourning a conference to obtain settlement authority may incur sanctions including opposing counsel fees.

If a conference must be adjourned or continued to allow a party to obtain additional authority up to the most recent demand, that party may incur sanctions, including, but not limited to, payment of the opposing party’s attorney’s fees resulting from a need to reconvene.

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Page 3 | II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

Chambers Communication Rules

Counsel must contact chambers to schedule settlement conferences when a case is referred for settlement.

When a case is referred to Judge Arteaga for settlement purposes, counsel shall contact chambers to schedule a settlement conference in compliance with the district judge’s referral order.

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Page 2 | II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

Joint settlement position letter may be submitted to chambers via email.

Counsel shall submit a joint letter setting forth the most recent settlement positions of the parties on or before (1 week prior to the conference).

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Page 12 | II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

Plaintiff's settlement demand copy may be submitted to chambers via email.

A copy of the demand shall be submitted to chambers by letter or email.

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Page 12 | II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

Settlement summary and confidential case summary must be submitted to the provided chambers email address.

Counsel for all parties must submit the attached summary and their confidential case summary to Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov on or before (2 weeks prior to the conference).

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Page 12 | II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

Defendant's settlement offer copy may be submitted to chambers via email.

A copy of the offer shall be submitted to chambers by letter or email.

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Page 12 | II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

Routine requests to the Court may be submitted via email (with copies to all parties); all requests must state if made with the other party’s consent. Non-routine requests require a motion per Fed. R. Civ. P. 7(b).

All requests for Court action shall be by motion, see Fed. R. Civ. P. 7(b), except for routine requests, which may be by email to the Court with copies to all parties. Any requests shall state whether it is made with the other party’s consent.

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Page 16 | Footnote 1

Parties must email Word versions of proposed jury instructions and verdict form to chambers email address.

In addition to filing the proposed jury instructions and verdict form on the Court’s docket, the parties must e-mail Word versions of the documents to Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov.

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Parties must request video equipment reservation at least two weeks before trial via email to chambers.

Parties who intend to use video equipment to present the testimony of a witness should either supply that equipment or request, at least two weeks before trial, that the Court reserve equipment for them by email to Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov.

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Chambers contact information: phone (267) 299-7420, email Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov; Deputy Clerk Danielle Hauger email danielle_hauger@paed.uscourts.gov.

(267) 299-7420 Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov Courtroom Deputy Danielle Hauger danielle_hauger@paed.uscourts.gov

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Judge Arteaga is available for ex-parte video conferences before settlement conferences if jointly requested by counsel; contact chambers to arrange.

If jointly requested by counsel, Judge Arteaga is available for ex-parte video conferences before the settlement conference. Please contact chambers to arrange any pre-conference video call.

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Chambers email is Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov for submitting Rule 26(f) reports and requesting discovery conferences.

the parties shall submit a copy of their Rule 26(f) report via email (to Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov) at least five days before the scheduled conference.

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About United States Magistrate Judge José R. Arteaga

**Magistrate Judge José R. Arteaga** was appointed as a Magistrate Judge of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in 2023. Judge Arteaga received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. He was admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1994 and the Pennsylvania bar in 2024. He practiced law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania prior to his appointment to the federal bench. **Education** - Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 1994 - Rutgers University, B.A., 1991 **Career** - Attorney, New Jersey and Pennsylvania (1994–2023) - U.S. Magistrate Judge, E.D. Pa. (2023–present)

**Courthouse:** James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 **Chambers:** Room 3030 **Phone:** (267) 299-7420 **Email:** Chambers_Of_Magistrate_Judge_Arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov **Chambers Staff** - Courtroom Deputy: Danielle Hauger, (267) 299-7420, danielle_hauger@paed.uscourts.gov

Common questions about Judge José R. Arteaga's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge José R. Arteaga?

Courtesy copies are required only when requested by chambers. Judge Arteaga may require hard copies of lengthy materials.

View ruleSource: page 3, section II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

Does Judge José R. Arteaga require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge José R. Arteaga's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Good faith telephone/video conference required before judicial intervention for discovery disputes.

View ruleSource: page 4, section III. CIVIL CONSENT CASES B. Discovery Conferences and Dispute Resolution

What page or word limits apply to case synopsis before Judge José R. Arteaga?

Judge José R. Arteaga's rule states these limits: attorney: 5 pages. Case synopsis submitted for settlement conferences must not exceed five pages.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

What page or word limits apply to attachment before Judge José R. Arteaga?

Judge José R. Arteaga's rule states these limits: 15 pages. Attachments must not exceed 15 pages.

View ruleSource: page 3, section II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge José R. Arteaga?

Judge José R. Arteaga's formatting rule includes file format docx. Proposed jury instructions and verdict form emailed to chambers must be in Word (DOCX) format.

View ruleSource: page 17

What must be included with case synopsis filings before Judge José R. Arteaga?

The rule requires exhibit list. Case synopsis must attach key expert reports, policy excerpts, photographs, diagrams, charts, and other relevant materials.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

What must be included with discovery motion filings before Judge José R. Arteaga?

The rule requires local rule certificate and certificate of conference. Discovery motions must include certifications under FRCP 37 and Local Rule 26.1(f) confirming good faith confer efforts.

View ruleSource: page 4, section III. CIVIL CONSENT CASES B. Discovery Conferences and Dispute Resolution

How may parties contact Judge José R. Arteaga's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge José R. Arteaga's chambers. The rule lists email Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov. Counsel must contact chambers to schedule settlement conferences when a case is referred for settlement.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

How does Judge José R. Arteaga handle sealed or redacted filings?

A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge José R. Arteaga. Protective orders may not include language allowing parties to seal materials without prior specific court approval.

View ruleSource: page 5, section I. GENERAL MATTERS

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge José R. Arteaga?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request, adversary position, and proposed new dates. Parties must request extensions or continuances via email in advance with detailed justification, opposing party position, and proposed new dates; requests for trial or dispositive motion deadlines are rarely granted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. GENERAL MATTERS C. Extensions or Continuances

Does Judge José R. Arteaga require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge José R. Arteaga requires bundling for covered papers. Exhibits must be provided as two tabbed loose-leaf books (one for judge, one for law clerk) with joint, plaintiff's, and defendant's exhibits.

View ruleSource: page 19, section JOINT PRETRIAL STIPULATION - section 7

Is electronic filing required before Judge José R. Arteaga?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Proposed jury instructions and verdict form must be filed on the Court’s docket.

View ruleSource: page 17

What filing deadlines apply to joint appendix filings before Judge José R. Arteaga?

Joint appendix must be filed by the movant no later than the initial summary judgment motion docket date.

View ruleSource: page 6, section E.3.a

What rule applies to service for rule 26 f report before Judge José R. Arteaga?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, timing: 5 calendar days before deadline. Parties must submit Rule 26(f) report via email to chambers at least 5 days before scheduling conference if not already on docket.

View ruleSource: page 4, section III. CIVIL CONSENT CASES A. Scheduling Conferences
Complete rules summary for Judge José R. Arteaga

Parties must request extensions or continuances via email in advance with detailed justification, opposing party position, and proposed new dates; requests for trial or dispositive motion deadlines are rarely granted.

Counsel must contact chambers to schedule settlement conferences when a case is referred for settlement.

Plaintiffs must submit a written settlement demand at least three weeks before the scheduled settlement conference.

Defendants must submit a written settlement offer at least two weeks before the scheduled settlement conference.

Counsel must notify the Court of a lack of settlement possibility at least one week before the scheduled settlement conference via call or email.

Judge Arteaga is available for ex-parte video conferences before settlement conferences if jointly requested by counsel; contact chambers to arrange.

Counsel must submit a confidential settlement summary and case synopsis via email two weeks before the scheduled settlement conference.

Case synopsis submitted for settlement conferences must not exceed five pages.

Case synopsis must attach key expert reports, policy excerpts, photographs, diagrams, charts, and other relevant materials.

Chambers contact information: phone (267) 299-7420, email Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov; Deputy Clerk Danielle Hauger email danielle_hauger@paed.uscourts.gov.

Attachments must not exceed 15 pages.

Attachments must be separated with labeled divider pages.

Judge Arteaga may require hard copies of lengthy materials.

Parties must submit Rule 26(f) report via email to chambers at least 5 days before scheduling conference if not already on docket.

Good faith telephone/video conference required before judicial intervention for discovery disputes.

Parties must email chambers to request telephone conference before filing discovery motion, including prior efforts, dispute summary, and relevant attachments.

Discovery motions must include certifications under FRCP 37 and Local Rule 26.1(f) confirming good faith confer efforts.

Chambers email is Chambers_of_Magistrate_Judge_Arteaga@paed.uscourts.gov for submitting Rule 26(f) reports and requesting discovery conferences.

Parties adjourning a conference to obtain settlement authority may incur sanctions including opposing counsel fees.

Settlement conference synopsis must address outstanding lien holders and third parties to invite.

Parties must confer on discovery confidentiality before seeking court intervention per FRCP 26(c).

Parties must file a formal motion to memorialize a confidentiality agreement, not just a stipulated proposed order.

Motions for protective orders must explain the good cause for the requested order.

Proposed orders for protective orders must state good cause reasons and that private nondisclosure interests outweigh public disclosure interests.

All factual assertions in memoranda must be supported by pinpoint record citations, and legal citations must also include pinpoint cites.

Protective orders must include language reserving the Court's power to modify the order for justice interests.

Protective orders may not include language allowing parties to seal materials without prior specific court approval.

Categorical protective orders for large scale discovery are allowed if categories are well-defined, with burden on proponent to justify continued protection item-by-item if challenged.

Attorneys and pro se parties using generative AI to prepare specified filings must disclose AI use, identify AI-used portions, and certify citation accuracy under Rule 11.

Failure to comply with AI disclosure policy may result in bar referral, sanctions, or other court-ordered consequences.

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