Judge Andrew L Carter Jr
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
All filings
- 1 copy
Certificate
- Upon Filing
Certificate Of Default
- 1 copy • Hand Delivery Or Mail • Upon Filing
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy
- 2 copies • Hand Delivery
Adjournments
- Adjournment and extension requests must be submitted at least two business days before the scheduled appearance.
- Briefing deadlines may be extended only by stipulation submitted at least 2 business days before the brief due date.
- Adjournment/extension requests must be made by ECF letter at least 2 business days before appearance.
- Adjournment/extension applications must include specified history and adversary-position details, with noncompliance denied absent good cause.
- Adjournment requests must include original date, previous request history, and adversary consent status.
Request must include
Communication
Chambers
Clerk
Letter via ECF
Chambers
Magistrate Judge
Page & Word Limits2 rules
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A memorandum of law, in support of or in opposition to any motion, is limited to 25 pages and reply briefs should be no longer than 10 pages.
Summary: Memoranda in support/opposition are limited to 25 pages, and reply briefs are limited to 10 pages.
Brief
25 pages
Reply Brief
10 pages
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A memorandum of law, in support of or in opposition to any motion, is limited to 25 pages and reply briefs should be no longer than 10 pages. All memoranda of law should be in 12-point font or larger, with 1" margins on all sides.
Summary: Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, replies to 10 pages, 12pt font, 1" margins
Motion
25 pages
Applies to: Attorney
10 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Document Format Requirements5 rules
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Any courtesy copy submitted to Chambers that was originally filed on ECF must be clearly marked “Courtesy Copy,” “Original Filed by ECF,” and “Assigned Document Number [print or type assigned document number].”
Summary: ECF-filed courtesy copies submitted to Chambers must bear specific required markings.
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Any courtesy copy submitted to Chambers that was originally filed on ECF must be clearly marked “Courtesy Copy,” “Original Filed by ECF,” and “Assigned Document Number [print or type assigned document number].”
Summary: ECF-filed courtesy copies must be marked with specific labels and document number.
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All memoranda of law should be in 12-point font or larger, with 1" margins on all sides.
Summary: Memoranda must use at least 12-point font and one-inch margins on all sides.
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Generally, letters should be filed electronically on ECF and courtesy copies should be emailed to Chambers at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov as a .pdf attachment, with all counsel copied on the email.
Summary: Courtesy-copy emails to Chambers must attach the filing as a PDF.
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the proposed voir dire questions, requests to charge and verdict form should be emailed as single MS Word documents
Summary: The emailed jury pretrial submissions must be sent as single MS Word documents.
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Document Filing Requirements92 rules
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All letters must provide the name of the case and its docket number, and must state the name of the party that counsel represents.
Summary: Letters to Chambers must identify the case, docket number, and represented party.
Document Type
Letter
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After an action has been accepted as related to a prior filing, all future court papers and correspondence must contain the docket number of the new filing, as well as the docket number of the case to which it is related.
Summary: In related cases, future papers and correspondence must list both the new case docket number and related-case docket number.
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Court Paper
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The 56.1 Statement must contain only one factual assertion in each numbered paragraph.
Summary: Each numbered paragraph in a Rule 56.1 statement may contain only one factual assertion.
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Lr 56 1 Statement
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Each factual assertion must be followed by a citation to the portion(s) of the evidentiary record relied upon.
Summary: Every factual assertion in a Rule 56.1 statement must include a citation to supporting evidence in the record.
Document Type
Lr 56 1 Statement
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In cases involving pro se litigants, the party represented by counsel is responsible for filing the entire motion on ECF.
Summary: In pro se cases, the represented party must file the entire motion on ECF.
Document Type
Motion
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If multiple parties are submitting 56.1 Statements, they must coordinate their statements to provide for consecutive, non-overlapping, numbered paragraphs in their respective statements.
Summary: Multiple parties filing Rule 56.1 statements must coordinate numbering so paragraphs are consecutive and non-overlapping.
Document Type
Lr 56 1 Statement
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If additional factual allegations are made by the opponent, the moving party must file a responsive 56.1 Statement addressing the additional assertions.
Summary: If the opponent adds additional factual allegations, the moving party must file a responsive Rule 56.1 statement.
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Responsive Lr 56 1 Statement
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The response must state specifically what is admitted and what is disputed, and the basis for any dispute, citing specific portions of the evidentiary record relied upon.
Summary: A Rule 56.1 response must identify admissions and disputes, explain the basis for disputes, and cite supporting record evidence.
Document Type
Lr 56 1 Response
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A brief statement by plaintiff as to the basis of subject matter jurisdiction, and a brief statement by each other party as to the presence or absence of subject matter jurisdiction. Such statements should include citations to all statutes relied on and relevant facts as to citizenship and jurisdictional amount.
Summary: The joint pretrial order must include party jurisdiction statements with statutory citations and relevant jurisdictional facts.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Order
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A statement by each party as to whether the case is to be tried with or without a jury, and the number of trial days needed.
Summary: The joint pretrial order must state whether trial is jury or nonjury and estimate trial length in days.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Order
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A designation by each party of deposition testimony to be offered in its case in chief, with any cross-designations and objections by any other party.
Summary: The joint pretrial order must include deposition designations plus cross-designations and objections.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Order
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In nonjury cases, proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law. Proposed findings of fact should be detailed, and proposed conclusions of law should include a statement of the elements of each claim or defense
Summary: In nonjury cases, parties must file detailed proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law with elements
Document Type
Nonjury Pretrial Documents
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A list of the witnesses each party expects to call on its case in chief, including a very brief description of the witness’s role and/or the subject matter of his or her anticipated testimony, and a statement as to whether any other party objects to the witness.
Summary: The joint pretrial order must include witness lists, brief role/testimony descriptions, and any party objections.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Order
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The full caption of the action.
Summary: The joint pretrial order must include the full caption of the action.
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Joint Pretrial Order
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Any stipulations or agreed statements of fact or law.
Summary: The joint pretrial order must include stipulations or agreed statements of fact or law.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Order
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A brief summary by each party of the claims and defenses that party has asserted that remain to be tried, without recital of evidentiary matter but including citations to all statutes relied on. The parties should also identify all claims and defenses previously asserted that are not to be tried.
Summary: The joint pretrial order must summarize remaining claims/defenses with statutory citations and identify claims/defenses no longer being tried.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Order
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In jury cases, proposed voir dire questions, requests to charge and verdict form. The plaintiff's proposed voir dire questions should include an agreed-upon paragraph (designated as such) for the Court to use in voir dire to provide the jury panel with a brief explanation of the case
Summary: In jury cases, parties must file proposed voir dire, requests to charge, and verdict form 21 days before trial
Document Type
Jury Pretrial Documents
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Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, each party should file on ECF (pro se litigants should file via regular mail) the following documents 21 days before the date of commencement of trial
Summary: Parties must file pretrial documents 21 days before trial commencement
Document Type
Pretrial Documents
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In all cases, motions addressing any evidentiary or other issues that should be resolved in limine
Summary: In all cases, parties must file motions in limine 21 days before trial
Document Type
Motions In Limine
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A statement as to whether all parties have consented to trial of the case by a magistrate judge (without identifying which parties have or have not so consented).
Summary: The joint pretrial order must state whether all parties consent to trial before a magistrate judge, without identifying individual positions.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Order
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Each proposed jury instruction must contain a citation to the source/authority for the proposed instruction
Summary: Each proposed jury instruction must include citation to source/authority
Document Type
Jury Instructions
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The names, addresses (including firm names), email addresses, and telephone and fax numbers of trial counsel.
Summary: The joint pretrial order must list trial counsel names and full contact details.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Order
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Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days after the date for completion of discovery in a civil case, or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days of its decision, the parties should file on ECF a joint pretrial order,
Summary: In civil cases, parties must file a joint pretrial order on ECF within 30 days after discovery closes or within 30 days after decision on a dispositive motion.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Order
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Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, within 30 days after the date for completion of discovery in a civil case, or, if a dispositive motion has been filed, within 30 days of its decision, the parties should file on ECF a joint pretrial order
Summary: Joint pretrial order must be filed within 30 days after discovery completion or dispositive motion decision
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Order
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A list by each party of exhibits to be offered in its case in chief, with an indication of whether any party objects to the exhibit and a brief statement of the nature of the objection (e.g., “relevance,” “authenticity,” “hearsay”).
Summary: The joint pretrial order must include exhibit lists and identify objections with their nature.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Order
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Opposition to any legal argument made in a pretrial memorandum
Summary: Parties may file opposition to legal arguments in opposing party's pretrial memorandum
Document Type
Pretrial Memorandum Opposition
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The plaintiff’s proposed voir dire questions should include an agreed-upon paragraph (designated as such) for the Court to use in voir dire to provide the jury panel with a brief explanation of the case. If the parties cannot agree on such a paragraph after good-faith efforts, their respective proposed paragraphs (designated as such) should be set forth in their respective voir dire submissions.
Summary: Plaintiff’s proposed voir dire must include an agreed explanatory paragraph, or separate designated paragraphs if no agreement is reached after good-faith efforts.
Document Type
Proposed Voir Dire Questions
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Proposed findings of fact should be detailed, and proposed conclusions of law should include a statement of the elements of each claim or defense.
Summary: Proposed findings must be detailed, and proposed conclusions must state elements of each claim or defense.
Document Type
Proposed Findings And Conclusions
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Opposition to any motion in limine.
Summary: Opposition filings may include opposition to any motion in limine.
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Opposition To Motion In Limine
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In nonjury cases, proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Summary: In nonjury civil cases, parties must submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.
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Proposed Findings And Conclusions
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A statement as to whether the parties consent to a less than unanimous verdict.
Summary: The joint pretrial order must state whether parties consent to a less-than-unanimous verdict.
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Joint Pretrial Order
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Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, each party should file on ECF (pro se litigants should file via regular mail) the following documents 21 days before the date of commencement of trial:
Summary: In civil cases, pretrial filings are due 21 days before trial; represented parties file on ECF and pro se litigants may file by regular mail.
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Pretrial Filings Prior To Trial
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Objections to the other party’s proposed voir dire questions or requests to charge.
Summary: Opposition filings may include objections to the other party’s proposed voir dire questions or requests to charge.
Document Type
Objections To Voir Dire Or Requests To Charge
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damages sought with respect to each claim, including the manner and method used to calculate the claimed damages.
Summary: The joint pretrial order must state damages sought for each claim and explain the calculation method.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Order
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At the time the joint pretrial order is filed, each party should serve, but not file, the following
Summary: Parties must serve but not file additional documents when joint pretrial order is filed
Document Type
Pretrial Service Documents
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Each proposed jury instruction must contain a citation to the source/authority for the proposed instruction.
Summary: Every proposed jury instruction must cite its source authority.
Document Type
Proposed Jury Instruction
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Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any represented party should file on ECF the following documents within 1 week of the filing of any document described in Section 4.B. above (pro se litigants may file via regular mail):
Summary: Represented parties must file opposition submissions within one week after a Section 4.B filing, while pro se litigants may file by regular mail.
Document Type
Opposition Filings
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Objections to the other party's proposed voir dire questions or requests to charge
Summary: Parties may file objections to opposing party's proposed voir dire questions or requests to charge
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Voir Dire Objections
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In jury cases, proposed voir dire questions, requests to charge and verdict form.
Summary: In jury civil cases, parties must submit proposed voir dire questions, requests to charge, and a verdict form.
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Jury Trial Pretrial Submissions
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Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any represented party should file on ECF the following documents within 1 week of the filing of any document described in Section 4.B. above
Summary: Represented parties must file opposition documents within 1 week of opposing party's pretrial filings
Document Type
Pretrial Opposition Documents
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Opposition to any motion in limine
Summary: Parties may file opposition to opposing party's motions in limine
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Motions In Limine Opposition
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In all cases, motions addressing any evidentiary or other issues that should be resolved in limine; and
Summary: Parties must file motions in limine addressing evidentiary or other issues to be resolved before trial.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
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Opposition to any legal argument made in a pretrial memorandum.
Summary: Opposition filings may include opposition to legal arguments raised in a pretrial memorandum.
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Opposition To Pretrial Memorandum Arguments
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The motion must be filed in public view, must explain the particular reasons for seeking to file that information under seal and should not include confidential information sought to be filed under seal.
Summary: A sealing motion must be filed publicly, must explain specific reasons for sealing, and should not disclose the confidential information at issue.
Document Type
Motion To Seal
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In order for an attorney to bring into the Courthouse any computer, printer, or other electronic equipment not qualifying as a “personal electronic device,” specific authorization is required by prior Court Order.
Summary: Attorneys need prior Court Order authorization to bring non-personal electronic equipment into the courthouse.
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Courtroom Electronic Equipment Request
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The Order must be shown upon bringing the equipment into the Courthouse.
Summary: The authorization order must be presented when bringing approved equipment into the courthouse.
Document Type
Courtroom Electronic Equipment Request
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Service on the defaulting parties must be made by certified mail and the plaintiff should submit the tracking number to the Court.
Summary: Service on defaulting parties must be by certified mail, and plaintiff should provide the tracking number to the Court.
Document Type
Certificate Of Service
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To file for a certificate of default, parties must submit to the Clerk of the Court a “request for entry of default” and a proposed “clerk’s certificate.”
Summary: A certificate of default filing requires both a request for entry of default and a proposed clerk’s certificate submitted to the Clerk.
Document Type
Certificate Of Default Request
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This signed certificate is to be attached to the default judgment when the default judgment is electronically filed.
Summary: The signed certificate must be attached to the default judgment at electronic filing.
Document Type
Default Judgment
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A certificate of service complying with Local Civil Rule 55.2(c). Service on the defaulting parties must be made by certified mail and the plaintiff should submit the tracking number to the Court.
Summary: Certificate of service required for default judgment motion, certified mail service with tracking number
Document Type
Motion For Default Judgment
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The calculations made in arriving at the proposed judgment amount.
Summary: A default judgment submission must include the calculations used to reach the proposed judgment amount.
Document Type
Default Judgment
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Definitive information and documentation such that the amount provided for in the proposed judgment can be calculated. (If this requirement cannot be satisfied, a default judgment may be granted as to liability, and damages will be determined by an inquest);
Summary: A default judgment submission must include definitive information and documentation sufficient to calculate the proposed judgment amount.
Document Type
Default Judgment
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A request for an amount equal to or less than the principal amount demanded in the complaint;
Summary: A default judgment request must not exceed the principal amount demanded in the complaint.
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Default Judgment
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An affidavit representing that no part of the judgment sought has been paid, other than as indicated in the motion;
Summary: A default judgment submission must include an affidavit stating what portion of the sought judgment has not been paid.
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Default Judgment
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A party should group and file the letters together as attachments to a single document marked SENTENCING MEMORANDUM with the caption and docket number clearly indicated.
Summary: A sentencing memorandum filing must be marked as such and clearly show caption and docket number.
Document Type
Sentencing Memorandum
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The application should clearly identify the redaction
Summary: An application for additional redactions must clearly identify the redaction.
Document Type
Application
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A party should group all letters together in a single paper filing under a cover marked SENTENCING MEMORANDUM with the caption and docket number clearly indicated and submit it to the Clerk’s Office.
Summary: Paper sentencing memorandum filings must be marked and include caption and docket number.
Document Type
Sentencing Memorandum
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In any case involving allegations of personal injury – whether physical, psychological, emotional or otherwise – the plaintiff is to provide to the defendant, prior to the initial pretrial conference, all necessary medical authorizations.
Summary: Personal injury cases require medical authorizations to defendant before initial pretrial conference
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Pretrial Conference
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The attorney who will serve as principal trial counsel must appear at all conferences with the Court.
Summary: Principal trial counsel must appear at all conferences with the Court
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Conference
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Except in pro se cases, the moving party should provide all other parties with an electronic copy of the moving party's Statement of Material Facts Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 56.1. The 56.1 Statement must contain only one factual assertion in each numbered paragraph. Each factual assertion must be followed by a citation to the portion(s) of the evidentiary record relied upon.
Summary: Summary judgment requires 56.1 Statement with one factual assertion per paragraph and citations
Document Type
Summary Judgment Motion
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Opposing parties the opposing party's response directly beneath it. The response must state specifically what is admitted and what is disputed, and the basis for any dispute, citing specific portions of the evidentiary record relied upon. The response may go on to make additional factual allegations in paragraphs numbered consecutively to those of the moving party (i.e., do not begin re-numbering at 1). If additional factual allegations are made by the opponent, the moving party must file a responsive 56.1 Statement addressing the additional assertions.
Summary: 56.1 Response must admit/dispute facts with citations and may add numbered paragraphs
Document Type
Summary Judgment Opposition
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Counsel should include the case caption, docket number, and a brief description in the subject line of every email sent to Chambers.
Summary: Emails to Chambers must include case caption, docket number, and a brief description in the subject line.
Document Type
Letter
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The email should include the name and docket number of the case as well as the nature and size of the materials to be submitted electronically.
Summary: Large-file transfer request emails must include case identification plus the nature and size of the materials.
Document Type
Letter
Filing & Service rules
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of letters are to be emailed to Chambers when letters are filed on ECF.
Generally, letters should be filed electronically on ECF and courtesy copies should be emailed to Chambers at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov as a .pdf attachment, with all counsel copied on the email.
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Page 1 | Communications with Chambers
Courtesy copies of sealed or sensitive letters must be emailed to Chambers.
Courtesy copies of letters filed under seal or containing sensitive or confidential information should also be emailed to Chambers in the format listed above.
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Page 1 | Communications with Chambers
Counsel must provide one courtesy copy of motion papers to Chambers after service.
Counsel should deliver one courtesy copy of the respective motion papers to Chambers after service.
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Page 3 | C. Filing of Motion Papers
Certificate of default requires ECF filing plus courtesy copy to Orders and Judgments Clerk
To file for a certificate of default, parties must submit to the Clerk of the Court a “request for entry of default” and a proposed “clerk’s certificate.” Parties must submit this electronically through the ECF system but must also send a courtesy copy of the certificate only, by hand or mail (along with a self addressed stamped envelope) to the Orders and Judgments Clerk for signature and seal. This signed certificate is to be attached to the default judgment when the default judgment is electronically filed.
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Page 10 | Certificate of Default
In addition to ECF filing, parties must send a courtesy copy of the certificate (certificate only) to the Orders and Judgments Clerk by hand or mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Parties must submit this electronically through the ECF system but must also send a courtesy copy of the certificate only, by hand or mail (along with a self addressed stamped envelope) to the Orders and Judgments Clerk for signature and seal.
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Page 10 | PROCEDURES FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENTS
Plaintiffs must submit one courtesy copy to Chambers.
The plaintiff(s) must submit one courtesy copy to Chambers.
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Page 11 | Motions
Plaintiff must submit one courtesy copy to Chambers.
The plaintiff(s) must submit one courtesy copy to Chambers.
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Page 11 | Default Judgment Requirements
One courtesy copy required for sentencing submissions when served.
The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission when it is served.
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Page 12 | PROCEDURE FOR SENTENCINGS
One courtesy copy of joint pretrial order and supporting documents required on filing date.
One courtesy copy of the joint pretrial order and all documents filed with the pretrial order should be submitted to chambers on the date of filing.
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Two courtesy copies of trial documents required one week before trial.
Two courtesy copies should be hand delivered to chambers on that date as well.
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One courtesy copy of motion papers must be delivered to Chambers after service
Counsel should deliver one courtesy copy of the respective motion papers to Chambers after service.
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The Assistant U.S. Attorney must deliver a courtesy copy of the indictment and, if it exists, the criminal complaint to Chambers as soon as practicable.
The Assistant United States Attorney should deliver a courtesy copy of the indictment and the criminal complaint, if one exists, to Chambers as soon as practicable.
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Page 4 | 3. Conferences - C. Criminal Cases
Two courtesy copies must be hand delivered to chambers on the same filing date.
Two courtesy copies should be hand delivered to chambers on that date as well.
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Page 7 | Pretrial Procedures
One courtesy copy of the joint pretrial order package should be submitted to chambers on the filing date.
One courtesy copy of the joint pretrial order and all documents filed with the pretrial order should be submitted to chambers on the date of filing.
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Page 7 | Pretrial Procedures
Each party should provide one courtesy copy of each sentencing submission when served.
The parties should provide the Court with one courtesy copy of each submission when it is served.
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Page 12 | PROCEDURE FOR SENTENCINGS
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
The proposed sealed document must be filed under seal at the same time as the motion and linked to that motion in ECF.
The proposed sealed document must be contemporaneously filed under seal in the ECF system and electronically related to the motion.
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Page 8 | Other Pretrial Matters - Electronic Filing Under Seal in Civil and Miscellaneous Cases
A party that cannot file under seal electronically, or believes a document should not be e-filed, must move for leave to file on paper.
Any party unable to comply with the requirement for electronic filing under seal through the ECF system, or who has reason to believe that a particular document should not be electronically filed, must move for leave of the Court to file in the traditional manner, on paper.
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Page 8 | Other Pretrial Matters - Electronic Filing Under Seal in Civil and Miscellaneous Cases
Motions for sealing/redaction and related subject documents must be electronically filed in ECF under the referenced standing order and ECF instructions.
Motions or Letter Motions for approval of sealed or redacted filings in civil and miscellaneous cases and the subject documents, including the proposed sealed document(s), must be filed electronically through the court’s ECF system in conformity with the court’s standing order, 19-mc-00583, and ECF Rules & Instructions, Section 6.
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Page 8 | Other Pretrial Matters - Electronic Filing Under Seal in Civil and Miscellaneous Cases
Court leave is required before any document may be filed under seal.
Parties must obtain leave of this Court before filing any document under seal.
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Page 8 | Other Pretrial Matters - Requests for Sealing
If sealing leave is granted, parties must file redacted copies with the Clerk.
If leave is granted, parties must file redacted copies with the Clerk of the Court.
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Page 8 | Other Pretrial Matters - Requests for Sealing
For redaction requests, the filer must publicly file a redacted version and file an unredacted highlighted version under seal in ECF.
Where the motion seeks approval to redact information from a document that is to be publicly filed, the filing party shall: (a) publicly file the document with the proposed redactions, and (b) electronically file under seal a copy of the unredacted document with the proposed redactions highlighted.
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Page 8 | Other Pretrial Matters - Electronic Filing Under Seal in Civil and Miscellaneous Cases
Supporting papers must be filed separately in ECF and may be sealed or redacted only as necessary to protect the sensitive information.
Supporting papers must be separately filed electronically and may be filed under seal or redacted only to the extent necessary to safeguard information sought to be filed under seal.
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Page 8 | Other Pretrial Matters - Electronic Filing Under Seal in Civil and Miscellaneous Cases
Sensitive information covered by Rule 5.2 must be redacted from public filings without prior court permission.
Procedure 5.2 describes sensitive information that must be redacted from public court filings without seeking prior permission from the Court.
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Page 8 | Other Pretrial Matters - Electronic Filing Under Seal in Civil and Miscellaneous Cases
Redactions beyond the listed eleven categories require an application served and filed with the sentencing submission.
If a party redacts information beyond the eleven categories of information identified in the Privacy Policy, an application to do so must be served and filed at the time the sentencing submission is served.
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Page 12 | PROCEDURE FOR SENTENCINGS
When redactions are made, only the pages containing redacted material are filed under seal.
If any material is redacted from the publicly filed document, only those pages containing the redacted material will be filed under seal.
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Page 12 | PROCEDURE FOR SENTENCINGS
Obtain court leave before filing any document under seal; file redacted copies if granted.
Parties must obtain leave of this Court before filing any document under seal. Any sealing request should include a party’s proposed redactions. If leave is granted, parties must file redacted copies with the Clerk of the Court.
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Parties may redact specified sensitive and cautionary categories without applying to the Court.
Parties may redact the five categories of “sensitive information” and the six categories of information requiring caution (i.e., personal identifying numbers; medical records, treatment and diagnosis; employment history; individual financial information; proprietary or trade secret information; and information regarding an individual’s cooperation with the government) as described in the Privacy Policy, without application to the Court.
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Page 12 | PROCEDURE FOR SENTENCINGS
Protective orders must include provision for court approval of sealed filings.
Proposed protective orders should include a provision reflecting this requirement.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
Each party should file all Section 4.D referenced documents together one week before trial.
One week before the start of the trial, each party should file, with an accompanying table of contents or index, all documents referenced in Section 4.D. of these Rules.
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Page 7 | Pretrial Procedures
In non-ECF cases, letters should be bundled into one paper filing under a single cover.
A party should group all letters together in a single paper filing under a cover marked SENTENCING MEMORANDUM with the caption and docket number clearly indicated and submit it to the Clerk’s Office.
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Page 12 | PROCEDURE FOR SENTENCINGS
In ECF cases, letters should be bundled together as attachments to a single sentencing memorandum document.
A party should group and file the letters together as attachments to a single document marked SENTENCING MEMORANDUM with the caption and docket number clearly indicated.
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Page 12 | PROCEDURE FOR SENTENCINGS
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Pre-motion conference required for all motions except specific enumerated exceptions.
A pre-motion conference with the Court is required before making any motion, except: • orders to show cause; • motions for admission pro hac vice; • motions to remand; • motions for reargument or reconsideration (time to oppose (14 days); time to reply (7 days)); • motions for reduction of sentence; • in forma pauperis motions; • applications for attorney’s fees; • motions to be relieved as counsel; • motions for a new trial or amendment of judgments; • motions for default judgment;
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Discovery motions require an informal conference request before filing.
For discovery motions, follow Local Civil Rule 37.2, requiring the moving party to request an informal conference with the Court before the filing of any such motion.
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Discovery-motion practice requires strict compliance with the Rule 37(a)(1) meet-and-confer requirement.
Strict adherence to Fed. R. Civ. P. 37(a)(1), the “meet and confer” rule, is required.
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For reargument or reconsideration motions, opposition is due in 14 days and reply is due in 7 days.
motions for reargument or reconsideration (time to oppose (14 days); time to reply (7 days));
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Discovery motions require informal conference and strict meet-and-confer compliance.
For discovery motions, follow Local Civil Rule 37.2, requiring the moving party to request an informal conference with the Court before the filing of any such motion. Strict adherence to Fed. R. Civ. P. 37(a)(1), the “meet and confer” rule, is required.
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A pre-motion conference is required for motions generally, with specific listed motion-type exceptions.
A pre-motion conference with the Court is required before making any motion, except: • orders to show cause; • motions for admission pro hac vice; • motions to remand; • motions for reargument or reconsideration (time to oppose (14 days); time to reply (7 days)); • motions for reduction of sentence; • in forma pauperis motions; • applications for attorney’s fees; • motions to be relieved as counsel; • motions for a new trial or amendment of judgments; • motions for default judgment;
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The moving party must submit a pre-motion letter limited to 3 pages, excluding letterhead and signature blocks, explaining the basis for the anticipated motion.
To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party should submit a letter, not to exceed 3 pages (exclusive of letterhead and signature block(s)), setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion.
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The opposing party must submit a responsive pre-motion letter within 3 business days, with a 3-page limit.
The opposing party should submit a letter, also not to exceed 3 pages, setting forth its position within 3 business days from the service of the moving party’s letter.
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Counsel must meet for at least one hour to discuss settlement 14 days before filing joint pretrial order
At least 14 days before the parties file their joint pretrial order, all counsel must meet for at least one hour to discuss settlement in good-faith
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Counsel must hold at least a one-hour good-faith settlement meeting at least 14 days before filing the joint pretrial order.
At least 14 days before the parties file their joint pretrial order, all counsel must meet for at least one hour to discuss settlement in good-faith.
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Page 6 | A. Joint Pretrial Orders in Civil Cases
Pre-motion letter required (max 3 pages) with 3 business day response deadline
To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party should submit a letter, not to exceed 3 pages (exclusive of letterhead and signature block(s)), setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion. The opposing party should submit a letter, also not to exceed 3 pages, setting forth its position within 3 business days from the service of the moving party's letter.
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Requesting a pre-motion conference for a proposed motion to dismiss stays the requesting party’s deadline to move or answer.
If a pre-motion conference is requested in connection with a proposed motion to dismiss, the request will stay the deadline for the requesting party to move or answer.
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Leave to amend unlikely if non-moving party doesn't amend and motion to dismiss is granted
If the non-moving party elects not to amend its complaint and the motion to dismiss is granted, it is unlikely that the Court will grant the non-moving party leave to amend.
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Special rules for pre-motion conferences on motions to dismiss regarding amended pleadings
During a pre-motion conference to discuss a motion to dismiss, the non-moving party must advise the Court and its adversary whether it intends to file an amended pleading based on the pre-motion conference letter, and if so, when it will do so. If the party amends, the opposing party may then: (a) file an answer or (b) submit a letter stating that it still intends to file a motion to dismiss. No further requests for a pre-motion conference are necessary.
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Sur-replies require prior permission from the Court
Sur-reply memoranda will not be accepted without prior permission of the Court.
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Counsel are encouraged to request a settlement conference before the assigned magistrate judge.
Counsel are encouraged to request a settlement conference before the assigned magistrate judge.
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Parties may request oral argument; Court will advise if granted and schedule date
The parties may request oral argument; the Court will advise counsel if argument will be heard and, if so, of the argument date.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Adjournment/extension applications must include specified history and adversary-position details, with noncompliance denied absent good cause.
All such applications must state (1) the original date, (2) the number of previous requests, (3) whether those previous requests were granted or denied, and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in a denial of the request, absent good cause shown.
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Adjournment/extension requests must be made by ECF letter at least 2 business days before appearance.
Applications for adjournments and extensions of time must be made by letter posted to ECF (not by telephone) and received in Chambers by email (or regular mail for pro se litigants) at least two business days before the scheduled appearance. See Rule 1A.
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Adjournment and extension requests must be submitted at least two business days before the scheduled appearance.
Applications for adjournments and extensions of time must be made by letter posted to ECF (not by telephone) and received in Chambers by email (or regular mail for pro se litigants) at least two business days before the scheduled appearance.
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Adjournment requests must include original date, previous request history, and adversary consent status.
All such applications must state (1) the original date, (2) the number of previous requests, (3) whether those previous requests were granted or denied, and (4) whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reasons given by the adversary for refusing to consent.
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Briefing deadlines may be extended only by stipulation submitted at least 2 business days before the brief due date.
Counsel may extend these dates by stipulation submitted to the Court no later than 2 business days before the brief is due.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Letters should be filed on ECF with courtesy copies emailed to Chambers as PDF with specific subject line format.
Generally, letters should be filed electronically on ECF and courtesy copies should be emailed to Chambers at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov as a .pdf attachment, with all counsel copied on the email. Counsel should include the case caption, docket number, and a brief description in the subject line of every email sent to Chambers. Example: Jane v. John; 12 Civ. 0000; Defendant’s request for a Pre-Motion Conference.
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In criminal cases, parties must immediately email Chambers at the listed address to arrange a prompt scheduling conference.
Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Carter, the parties should immediately email Chambers at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov to arrange for a prompt conference, at which the defendant will be present, in order to set a discovery and motion schedule.
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Proposed jury documents must be emailed as single MS Word documents to specific chambers email
In addition to being filed on ECF, the proposed voir dire questions, requests to charge and verdict form should be emailed as single MS Word documents to ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov
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Proposed voir dire questions, requests to charge, and verdict form must also be emailed to chambers at the listed address.
In addition to being filed on ECF, the proposed voir dire questions, requests to charge and verdict form should be emailed as single MS Word documents to ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.
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Page 6 | B. Filings Prior to Trial in Civil Cases
Authorization required 10 business days in advance for non-personal electronic equipment in courthouse
In order for an attorney to bring into the Courthouse any computer, printer, or other electronic equipment not qualifying as a “personal electronic device,” specific authorization is required by prior Court Order. Any party seeking to bring such equipment into the Courthouse should send a letter to Chambers at least 10 business days in advance of the relevant trial or hearing requesting permission to use such equipment. The request letter should identify the type(s) of equipment to be used and the name(s) of the attorney(s) who will be using the equipment. Chambers will coordinate with the District Executive’s Office to issue the Order and forward a copy to counsel. The Order must be shown upon bringing the equipment into the Courthouse.
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Criminal cases require immediate email to Chambers and AUSA to deliver courtesy copies of indictment/complaint
Upon assignment of a criminal case to Judge Carter, the parties should immediately email Chambers at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov to arrange for a prompt conference, at which the defendant will be present, in order to set a discovery and motion schedule. The Assistant United States Attorney should deliver a courtesy copy of the indictment and the criminal complaint, if one exists, to Chambers as soon as practicable.
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Communications with Chambers must generally be made by letter, with simultaneous copies to all counsel.
Except as otherwise provided below, communications with Chambers should be by letter, with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel.
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Large files require special FTP protocol - email Chambers to request transfer link with case details.
The Court has a file transfer protocol for the safe electronic transmission of large files. If a party needs to submit large files by email (as opposed to ECF), the party should email the Court at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov requesting a link to be used for such transfer. The email should include the name and docket number of the case as well as the nature and size of the materials to be submitted electronically.
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Consent-to-proceed forms before a magistrate judge must be emailed to the Orders and Judgments Clerk rather than filed on ECF.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, parties should not file on ECF a Consent to Proceed Before United States Magistrate Judge; the parties should e-mail it to the Orders and Judgments Clerk at judgments@nysd.uscourts.gov.
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Parties needing to transmit large files by email must request a transfer link from Chambers.
If a party needs to submit large files by email (as opposed to ECF), the party should email the Court at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov requesting a link to be used for such transfer.
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Parties seeking to bring covered equipment should send Chambers a permission letter at least 10 business days before trial or hearing.
Any party seeking to bring such equipment into the Courthouse should send a letter to Chambers at least 10 business days in advance of the relevant trial or hearing requesting permission to use such equipment.
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Routine docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters should be handled by email to Chambers.
For routine docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters, please email Chambers at ALCarterNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov.
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Discovery disputes should be directed to the assigned Magistrate Judge.
To raise a discovery dispute with the Court, contact the assigned Magistrate Judge.
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