Eastern District of Pennsylvania Courtesy Copy Requirements

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The first copy of the exhibits must be provided three weeks before trial or the trial pool ready date.

The first copy of the exhibits shall be provided three weeks prior to trial or trial pool ready date.

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When directed to submit a courtesy copy, counsel must deliver it to Chambers by U.S. mail or hand delivery.

If counsel are directed to submit a courtesy copy, please deliver to Chambers via U.S. mail or hand delivery.

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On a date set at the final pre-trial conference, usually three weeks before trial, the parties must provide the Court one copy of each exhibit and two copies of a schedule describing each exhibit.

At the final pre-trial conference, a date will be set (usually three weeks prior to trial) at which point the parties will be required to provide the Court with one copy of each exhibit and two copies of a schedule of exhibits which shall describe each exhibit.

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At trial, the parties must provide the Court one additional copy of each exhibit.

At trial, the parties shall provide the Court with an additional copy of each exhibit.

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The objecting party must provide the Court a copy of the deposition transcript with the challenged testimony highlighted.

The objecting party must provide the Court with a copy of the deposition transcript with the challenged testimony highlight.

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Counsel should provide Judge Younge two copies of each exhibit and a brief schedule describing them.

Counsel should provide Judge Younge with two (2) copies of each exhibit and a schedule which briefly describes each exhibit.

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On the morning of trial, counsel are to supply the Court with two joint exhibit binders unless counsel jointly agree and certify to the Court that all documents have been digitalized and they will be admitted and published in that format for view to the Court, jury and witnesses.

Summary: Counsel must deliver two joint exhibit binders to the Court on the morning of trial unless they jointly certify that all documents have been digitalized and will be admitted and published electronically.

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In addition, On the morning of trial, counsel are to supply the Court with two joint exhibit binders and exhibit schedules unless counsel jointly agree and certify to the Court that all documents have been digitalized and they will be admitted and published in that format for view to the Court, jury and witnesses.

Summary: On the morning of trial, counsel must supply the Court with two joint exhibit binders and exhibit schedules, unless they jointly certify that all documents have been digitalized and will be used in that format.

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In the event the Court orders copies to be sent to Chambers or counsel is sending hard courtesy copies to Chambers, counsel must provide two copies which are single-sided, printed in color (if

Summary: Hard courtesy copies sent to Chambers must be provided as two single-sided copies printed in color (sentence continues beyond this excerpt).

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Civil cases

If the number of exhibits accompanying a filing exceeds three, counsel must submit a physical courtesy copy to Chambers. The courtesy copy must be three-hole punched and include all exhibits individually tabbed and labeled.

Summary: Filings accompanied by more than three exhibits require a physical courtesy copy to Chambers, three-hole punched with all exhibits individually tabbed and labeled.

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Judge Toplin requires a courtesy copy of all motion papers to be sent directly to chambers via email.

Summary: A courtesy copy of all motion papers must be emailed directly to chambers.

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If exhibits are over twenty (20) pages, a hard copy must be sent to chambers.

Summary: If motion exhibits exceed 20 pages, a hard copy must be sent to chambers.

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If attachments are over twenty (20) pages, a hard copy is to be sent to Judge Toplin's chambers by the date the summaries are due.

Summary: If settlement summary attachments exceed 20 pages, a hard copy must be sent to chambers by the date the summaries are due.

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On the morning of trial, counsel shall provide the ESR/court reporter with a copy of the joint exhibit list and a copy of the witness lists.

Summary: On the morning of trial, counsel must provide the ESR/court reporter with a copy of the joint exhibit list and a copy of the witness lists.

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Civil cases

The parties shall provide the Court with one copy of each exhibit to which there is an objection and two copies of a schedule of exhibits which shall describe each exhibit.

Summary: Parties must provide the Court with one copy of each objected-to exhibit.

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Civil cases

The objecting party must provide the Court with a copy of the deposition transcript with the challenged testimony highlighted.

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In addition, counsel should electronically file the exhibits and witness lists through ECF or provide courtesy copies of these materials to chambers staff and opposing counsel via email.

Summary: As an alternative to ECF filing, counsel may provide courtesy copies of exhibits and witness lists to chambers staff and opposing counsel via email at least 7 days before the revocation evidentiary hearing.

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Counsel should provide two copies of the joint exhibit book to the Court at the final pretrial conference.

Summary: Two copies of the joint exhibit book should be provided to the Court at the final pretrial conference.

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Counsel should provide Judge Toplin with two (2) exhibit binders that consist of a schedule of exhibits with a brief description of each and copies of each exhibit.

Summary: Counsel should provide Judge Toplin with two exhibit binders containing a schedule of exhibits with brief descriptions and copies of each exhibit.

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Anytime this Court's decision or final ruling is appealed to the United States Court of Appeals, Judge Kenney welcomes courtesy copies of appellate briefs from counsel.

Summary: Judge Kenney welcomes (but does not require) courtesy copies of appellate briefs from counsel whenever his decision or final ruling is appealed to the United States Court of Appeals.

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Judge Pappert welcomes copies of appellate briefs when a decision he has made is appealed.

Summary: Judge Pappert welcomes (but does not require) copies of appellate briefs when one of his decisions is appealed.

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If a decision rendered by this Court is appealed, Judge Toplin prefers to receive copies of appellate briefs.

Summary: When a decision is appealed, Judge Toplin prefers to receive copies of the appellate briefs (courtesy copies).

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or memorandum that exceeds (10) pages in length to chambers at the time of filing.

Summary: Courtesy copies required for documents over 10 pages.

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Courtesy copies should be printed double-sided in a three-ring binder, with dividers between the exhibits.

Summary: Courtesy copies must be double-sided in three-ring binder with dividers.

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Unless the Court orders otherwise two copies of the exhibit binder(s) shall be made available for the Court's use.

Summary: Two copies of exhibit binders required for court's use.

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Civil cases

When the total number of pages in the exhibits/attachments to any filing exceeds 20 pages, within 48 hours of the docketing of the filing, one hard copy of the exhibits is to be provided to Chambers.

Summary: Courtesy copy required for filings with exhibits over 20 pages.

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Courtesy copies shall not be provided to chambers unless the exhibits are voluminous or the case is sealed. Prior to sending courtesy copies, counsel shall contact chambers via email to determine whether courtesy copies are necessary. If advised by chambers that the Court requires courtesy copies, counsel shall mail them to The Gateway Building, 201 Penn Street, 5th floor, Reading, Pennsylvania, 19601.

Summary: Courtesy copies only required for voluminous exhibits or sealed cases, after email confirmation.

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Never ?

Courtesy copies shall not be provided to chambers unless the exhibits are voluminous or the case is sealed. Prior to sending courtesy copies, counsel shall contact chambers via email to determine whether courtesy copies are necessary.

Summary: Courtesy copies are prohibited unless exhibits are voluminous or case is sealed; counsel must email chambers first to determine necessity.

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Required

Always ?

If advised by chambers that the Court requires courtesy copies, counsel shall mail them to The Gateway Building, 201 Penn Street, 5th floor, Reading, Pennsylvania, 19601.

Summary: If courtesy copies are required, they must be mailed to the Reading chambers address.

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For any dispositive motion or brief (e.g., Civil Rule 12, 50, 56) or responsive brief that includes exhibits, counsel must send (by e-mail or file transfer service) a PDF courtesy copy to chambers (murphy_chambers@paed.uscourts.gov). The PDF copy should: • be as-filed, i.e., with the ECF notations at the top of each page; • include the main documents and all exhibits in one single PDF file; • use PDF bookmarks for exhibits and for sections in longer documents; • be text-searchable, including exhibits; and • have a file name that reflects the case number, docket number(s), and a description.

Summary: Courtesy copies required for dispositive motions/briefs with exhibits via email/PDF with specific formatting.

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Required

Never ?

Do not send copies—physical or digital—of filings to chambers. If the Court desires a courtesy copy of any particular filing, the Court will reach out and request one specifically.

Summary: No courtesy copies to chambers; court will request if needed.

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At the final pretrial conference, the parties shall provide the Court with two copies of the exhibit binders.

Summary: Two copies of exhibit binders must be provided to Court at final pretrial conference.

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A second copy shall be provided to this Court on the first day of trial or jury selection.

Summary: A second copy of the exhibits must be provided to the Court on the first day of trial or jury selection.

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Required

Never ?

Courtesy copies should not be provided to chambers unless specifically required by the Court.

Summary: Courtesy copies should not be provided to chambers unless specifically required

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Counsel shall also provide the Court with three (3) copies of an exhibit binder including all exhibits (one binder for the Judge, one for the Judge’s law clerk, and one for the witness).

Summary: Three exhibit binders required for trial: one for judge, one for law clerk, one for witness.

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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.

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

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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.

Summary: Parties seeking to file material under seal must provide Judge Wolson with courtesy copies of all proposed sealed documents via email.

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WolsonCourtesyCopy@paed.uscourts.gov and use the case caption, title of the filing, and ECF number in the subject line. Each submission should use the e-filed version that has the CM/ECF system’s header at the top of the page. Each document must either (a) be a separate file, with a file name that is consistent with the descriptive name that the document has on the CM/ECF system or (b) include a coversheet that identifies the corresponding entry on the CM/ECF system. 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.

Summary: Courtesy copies must be emailed to WolsonCourtesyCopy@paed.uscourts.gov with required subject line content, using e-filed versions with CM/ECF headers, proper file naming or coversheets, and no paper, Dropbox, or FTP submissions.

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The Court generally does not require courtesy copies, with the following two exceptions. First, for any filings made under seal, the filing party shall send a courtesy copy via e-mail to Chambers the same day as the filing. Second, for any motions with more than five (5) or more than fifty (50) pages of exhibits, the parties shall provide the Court with a courtesy copy of the exhibits within two (2) days of filing. Courtesy copies should be submitted as a hard copy and on a thumb drive.

Summary: Courtesy copies required for sealed filings (same day email) and motions with >5 pages or >50 pages of exhibits (2 days, hard copy + thumb drive).

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Parties must provide one (1) courtesy copy to the Court of any document submitted which is twenty-five (25) pages or more, including exhibits. The exhibits in the Court’s courtesy copy shall be printed double-sided and clearly marked, tabbed, and bound in a 3-ring binder. Courtesy copies should be delivered by first-class mail or other delivery service. Courtesy copies will not be accepted via email.

Summary: One courtesy copy required for documents 25+ pages; exhibits must be double-sided, tabbed, bound in 3-ring binder; deliver by mail/delivery service, no email.

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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.

Summary: One courtesy copy of Rule 56 submissions required within one business day of filing.

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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.

Summary: Two copies of joint exhibit book required for Judge Kearney at voir dire unless electronic.

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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 contemporaneous (as best as possible) with filing.

Summary: Courtesy copies required for filings over 35 pages, delivered to Clerk's Office contemporaneous with filing.

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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.

Summary: Two copies of contested exhibits required for motions in limine (hand delivery if >10 pages, email if <10 pages).

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Courtesy copies of ECF filings shall be provided only as directed. 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.

Summary: Courtesy copies required for filings over 35 pages or Rule 56 papers.

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Civil cases

If documentary evidence in support of or in opposition to a motion exceeds 50 pages, the evidence shall be delivered to Chambers in hard copy. The documents shall be placed in a three-ring binder, with an index and with each item of evidence separated by tab dividers on the right side. Counsel shall ensure that all documents are legible.

Summary: Documentary evidence over 50 pages must be delivered to Chambers in hard copy with specific formatting.

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Civil cases

I expect to receive a courtesy copy of any briefs filed in appeals from my decisions.

Summary: Courtesy copies required for briefs filed in appeals from this judge's decisions.

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Civil cases

Judge Wells wishes to receive a courtesy copy of any briefs filed in appeal of her decisions.

Summary: A courtesy copy is required for briefs filed in appeals of Judge Wells's decisions.

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Civil cases

Judge Wells wishes to receive a courtesy copy of any briefs filed in appeal of her decisions.

Summary: Courtesy copies required for briefs filed in appeal of Judge Wells' decisions.

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Judge Goldner Cinquanto requires that all relevant documents be delivered to Chambers in advance of court. Counsel may contact Deputy Jeffrey Lucini at (267.299.7750) if there are any questions regarding the matters before the Court.

Summary: All relevant documents must be delivered to Chambers in advance of court.

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Counsel shall also provide binders containing two copies of their exhibits, marked for trial.

Summary: Two exhibit copies required in binders for trial

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Judge Straw requires a courtesy copy of all motion papers to be sent directly to chambers via email. If exhibits are over 20 pages, a hard copy must be sent to chambers.

Summary: Courtesy copies of motions required via email; hard copy if exhibits over 20 pages.

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Civil cases

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If any of the documents required by this Order are not electronically filed, counsel shall have a copy hand delivered to Chambers on the day of filing.

Summary: Hand delivery to chambers required for non-electronically filed documents.

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Civil cases

Required

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If any of the documents required by this Order are not electronically filed, counsel shall have a copy hand-delivered to Chambers on the day of filing.

Summary: Documents not electronically filed must have a courtesy copy hand-delivered to Chambers on the same day.

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Required

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Judge Sitarski requires that all relevant documents be delivered to chambers in advance of all hearings and other proceedings.

Summary: All relevant documents must be delivered to chambers in advance of hearings and proceedings.

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Judge Reid requires a courtesy copy of all motions papers to be sent directly to Chambers.

Summary: Courtesy copy of all motions papers required for Chambers.

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Civil cases

Two hard copies of all pretrial submissions must be provided to chambers. Submissions must be printed single-sided on three-hole punched paper. Do not staple submissions.

Summary: Two hard copies of pretrial submissions required, single-sided, three-hole punched, unstapled.

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Civil cases

Prior to trial, each party must submit two marked copies of the exhibits and three copies of the exhibit list to chambers.

Summary: Prior to trial, each party must submit two marked copies of exhibits and three copies of the exhibit list to chambers.

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Two hard copies of all pretrial submissions must be provided to chambers. Submissions must be printed single-sided on three-hole punched paper. Do not staple submissions.

Summary: Two hard copies of pretrial submissions must be delivered to chambers, printed single-sided on three-hole punched paper, and not stapled.

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Civil cases

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Counsel must submit to chambers TWO courtesy hard copies of all papers filed with the Clerk of the Court or filed on ECF. Courtesy copies should include the ECF docket entry number on the first page.

Summary: Counsel must submit two courtesy hard copies of all filed papers to chambers, including the ECF docket entry number on the first page.

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Counsel must submit to chambers TWO courtesy hard copies of all papers filed with the Clerk of Court or filed on ECF. Courtesy copies should include the ECF docket entry number on the first page. All exhibits should be separated by tabbed dividers.

Summary: Counsel must submit two courtesy hard copies of all filed papers to chambers, with ECF docket number on first page and tabbed exhibits.

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Counsel must submit to chambers TWO courtesy hard copies of all papers filed with the Clerk of Court or filed on ECF. Courtesy copies should include the ECF docket entry number on the first page. All exhibits should be separated by tabbed dividers.

Summary: Two courtesy hard copies of all filed papers must be submitted to chambers, with ECF docket number on first page and tabbed exhibits.

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The originals of all motions and briefs shall be filed with the Clerk. A copy of same shall be delivered to Judge Bartle's chambers, including documents which are submitted using the Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system.

Summary: Chambers copy required for all motions and briefs, including ECF filings.

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Counsel should provide Judge Bartle with two (2) copies of each exhibit and a schedule of exhibits which shall briefly describe each exhibit.

Summary: Provide 2 copies of each exhibit and exhibit schedule before trial.

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Judge Bartle's usual practice is that at least five (5) working days before the case is placed in the trial pool or listed for trial, each party shall submit to the Court, and serve on each other, two (2) copies of proposed points for charge and any proposed special jury interrogatories.

Summary: Submit 2 copies of proposed jury instructions 5 working days before trial.

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At the final pretrial conference, the parties shall provide the Court with one copy of each exhibit

Summary: Parties must provide one copy of each exhibit to the Court at the final pretrial conference.

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At the trial, the parties shall provide the Court with two copies of each exhibit.

Summary: Parties must provide two copies of each exhibit to the Court at trial.

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three copies of a schedule of exhibits which shall briefly describe each exhibit

Summary: Parties must provide three copies of the exhibit schedule to the Court at the final pretrial conference.

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Civil cases

Counsel shall file all pleadings electronically through ECF. Notwithstanding compliance with this procedure regarding use of ECF, counsel shall send to Chambers two (2) courtesy copies of any motions (and related briefs) filed with the Clerk of the Court. In addition, in the unusual case where counsel does not file using ECF or counsel is requested to do so, two (2) courtesy copies of all pleadings and motion papers shall be delivered to Chambers, Room 5614, United States Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Summary: Two courtesy copies required for all motions and related briefs filed electronically; two copies required for all pleadings if not filed electronically or when requested.

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Civil cases

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in the unusual case where counsel does not file using ECF or counsel is requested to do so, two (2) courtesy copies of all pleadings and motion papers shall be delivered to Chambers, Room 5614, United States Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Summary: When not filing via ECF or when requested, deliver two courtesy copies of all pleadings and motion papers to Chambers.

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Civil cases

Notwithstanding compliance with this procedure regarding use of ECF, counsel shall send to Chambers two (2) courtesy copies of any motions (and related briefs) filed with the Clerk of the Court.

Summary: Counsel must send two courtesy copies of any motions and related briefs to Chambers.

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The parties shall provide the Court with one copy of each exhibit and three copies of a schedule of exhibits which shall briefly describe each exhibit.

Summary: Parties must provide the Court with one copy of each exhibit and three copies of the exhibit schedule.

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Civil cases

A courtesy copy of these filings shall be submitted to chambers in hard copy, and emailed in Microsoft Word format to chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova@paed.uscourts.gov.

Summary: Jury instructions and verdict forms: courtesy copy to chambers (hard copy + Word email).

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Civil cases

A courtesy copy shall be submitted to chambers in hard copy, and emailed in Microsoft Word format to chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova@paed.uscourts.gov.

Summary: Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law: courtesy copy to chambers (hard copy + Word email).

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Civil cases

At the trial, the parties shall provide the Court with two (2) copies of each exhibit at the time of its first use at trial.

Summary: Trial exhibits: 2 copies to Court when first used at trial.

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Civil cases

One copy (1) of the pretrial memoranda shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court and two (2) copies shall be sent to the Court (Chambers).

Summary: Pretrial memoranda: 1 copy to Clerk, 2 courtesy copies to Chambers.

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Judge Padova requires the submission of one courtesy copy of trial briefs.

Summary: Trial briefs require one courtesy copy to chambers.

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Judge Padova requires that one courtesy copy of motion papers be sent to his chambers. Courtesy copies shall be stapled or neatly bound, with dividers between the exhibits.

Summary: One courtesy copy of motion papers required, stapled or neatly bound with dividers.

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One courtesy copy should be sent to Chambers, as well an electronic version in Microsoft Word format emailed to: chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova_@paed.uscourts.gov.

Summary: Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law require one courtesy copy to chambers and electronic version in Word format.

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One paper courtesy copy of all Rule 56 materials shall be submitted to the Court (Chambers). Courtesy copies shall be stapled or neatly bound, with dividers between the exhibits. Consult Local Civil Rule 5.1.2(5) for requirements for exhibits filed via ECF.

Summary: Rule 56 motions require one paper courtesy copy to Chambers, stapled/bound with dividers.

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Judge Padova requires counsel to submit one courtesy copy of motions in limine in accordance with the deadlines set forth in the Rule 16 Scheduling Order.

Summary: Motions in limine require one courtesy copy to chambers by Rule 16 deadlines.

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Civil cases

At least three (3) days before a non-jury trial, each party shall submit to the Court (Chambers, Room 3810) two (2) copies of:

Summary: Two courtesy copies required for non-jury trial submissions.

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Civil cases

Courtesy copies of motions and briefs to Chambers are required only if accompanied by detailed exhibits.

Summary: Courtesy copies to Chambers required only for motions/briefs with detailed exhibits.

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Civil cases

If Pleadings/Motions are accompanied by lengthy (exceeding 20 pages) or multiple Exhibits, a paper copy of the Pleadings with Exhibits, bound and appropriately tabbed, must be mailed or delivered to Chambers. Courtesy copies may not be e-mailed to Chambers.

Summary: Paper courtesy copies required for pleadings/motions over 20 pages or with multiple exhibits.

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Judge Surrick requires proposed jury instructions and verdict forms to be filed with the Clerk and a courtesy copy to be sent to Chambers. He sets the deadline for submissions by scheduling order. Judge Surrick will permit submission of supplemental jury instructions up to the time he charges the jury.

Summary: Proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be filed with Clerk and courtesy copy to Chambers by scheduling order deadline; supplemental instructions allowed until jury charge.

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Judge Surrick requires that proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law be filed with the Clerk and that a courtesy copy be sent to Chambers. He sets the deadline for submissions by scheduling order.

Summary: Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be filed with Clerk and courtesy copy to Chambers by scheduling order deadline.

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Judge Surrick requests that copies of motion papers be sent to Chambers when the original is not wholly filed (with exhibits) on the ECF system and when the motion paper exceeds 50 pages.

Summary: Courtesy copies required for motions over 50 pages not fully filed on ECF.

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Civil cases

If the provided attachments are for more than two exhibits, the documents should be placed in a binder, tabbed with a table of contents that corresponds to the related pleading.

Summary: Exhibits over 2 require binder with tabbed table of contents.

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Required

Never ?

No Courtesy Copies

Summary: No courtesy copies required for motions

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If the motion or the exhibits to the motion are voluminous, counsel may be contacted by Chambers to request a courtesy copy.

Summary: Chambers may request a courtesy copy when a motion or its exhibits are voluminous.

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Courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by chambers. Where a filing includes voluminous exhibits (i.e., over 50 pages), parties are encouraged to provide a courtesy copy of the filing to chambers with a tabbed set of exhibits.

Summary: Courtesy copies not required unless requested; encouraged for filings over 50 pages with tabbed exhibits.

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Courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by chambers. Where a filing includes voluminous exhibits (i.e., over 50 pages), parties are encouraged to provide a courtesy copy of the filing to chambers with a tabbed set of exhibits.

Summary: Courtesy copies encouraged for filings with exhibits over 50 pages; tabbed exhibits should be included.

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Required

Never ?

Courtesy copies of ECF filings shall be provided only as directed

Summary: Courtesy copies only when specifically directed.

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Civil cases

be delivered to Chambers if any documents are lengthy.

Summary: Lengthy documents must be delivered to Chambers.

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Required

Never ?

Courtesy copies are not to be submitted unless specifically requested by chambers.

Summary: Courtesy copies not required unless specifically requested by chambers

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Required

Never ?

Courtesy copies are not to be submitted unless specifically requested by chambers.

Summary: Courtesy copies should not be submitted unless specifically requested.

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Required

Always ?

D. Courtesy Copies ........................................................................................................ 4

Summary: Courtesy copy policy mentioned but no specific requirements provided.

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Required

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7. Courtesy Copies ............................................................................................................. 11

Summary: Courtesy copies section referenced

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Civil cases

Required

Never ?

Parties need not submit courtesy copies of cases that are available on Lexis or Westlaw with their motion papers.

Summary: Courtesy copies of cases available on Lexis or Westlaw are not required.

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Civil cases

The delivery of courtesy copies of all motion papers to Judge Wells’ chambers, especially via electronic means, is encouraged.

Summary: Courtesy copies of motion papers to chambers are encouraged, particularly by electronic delivery.

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Civil cases

Required

Always ?

The delivery of courtesy copies of all motion papers to Judge Wells’ chambers, especially via electronic means, is encouraged.

Summary: Courtesy copies of motion papers encouraged, especially electronically.

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

Summary: Judge Arteaga may require hard copies of lengthy materials.

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Required

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When a decision rendered by the Court is appealed, Judge Sitarski prefers to receive copies of appellate briefs.

Summary: Judge Sitarski prefers to receive copies of appellate briefs when decisions are appealed.

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When a decision rendered by this Court is appealed, Judge Reid prefers to receive copies of appellate briefs.

Summary: Judge Reid prefers to receive copies of appellate briefs when his decisions are appealed.

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Unless specifically requested to do so, counsel should not send paper courtesy copies. Counsel may send courtesy copies by email, but it is not necessary.

Summary: Paper courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested; email copies are optional.

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Judge Padova expects to receive copies of appellate briefs when a litigant appeals a decision he has rendered. Briefs should be emailed to chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova_@paed.uscourts.gov.

Summary: Email appellate briefs to chambers_of_judge_john_r_padova_@paed.uscourts.gov.