Southern District of New York

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Judges & Individual Practices

## S9. Judges & Individual Practices ### Individual Practices Override Default Rules Individual judges maintain their...

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Pro Hac Vice

## S8. Pro Hac Vice ### Regular Bar Admission (Rule 1.3(a)) | Pathway | Requirements | |---------|-------------| | NY...

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Recent Changes

## S10. Recent Changes ### January 2, 2026 -- Major Restyling The joint SDNY/EDNY local rules effective January 2,...

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Filing Requirements

## S2. Filing Requirements ### ECF Filing | Requirement | Details | Rule | |-------------|---------|------| | ECF...

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Formatting & Word Limits

## S1. Formatting & Word Limits ### Document Format | Requirement | Details | Rule...

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Briefing Schedule

## S4. Briefing Schedule SDNY operates a **two-track briefing system** based on motion type. ### Track 1: Discovery...

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Motion Practice

## S3. Motion Practice ### Letter-Motion Model SDNY operates a **letter-motion model** for routine matters. Rule...

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Meet & Confer

## S5. Meet & Confer ### Discovery Motions: Premotion Conference Required (Rule 37.2) **No discovery motion under FRCP...

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Discovery

## S6. Discovery ### Interrogatory Restrictions -- SDNY Only (Rule 33.3) **This rule applies only to SDNY, not...

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Summary Judgment

## S7. Summary Judgment ### Movant's Requirements (Rule 56.1(a)) The moving party must file a **separate, short,...

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