Judge Anne Hwang

Counsel must electronically file all filings.

Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(3), Local Rule 5-4, and General Order 10-07, counsel shall electronically file (“e-file”) all filings.

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Page 5 | E. FILING REQUIREMENTS

Counsel must electronically file a Notice of Lodging attaching the proposed amended pleading separately from the motion and include a redlined version as an appendix to the moving papers.

Counsel shall electronically file a “Notice of Lodging” attaching the proposed amended pleading as a document separate from the motion, as well as a “redlined” version of the proposed amended pleading identifying all additions and deletions of material as an appendix to the moving papers.

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Page 10 | G. SPECIFIC MOTION REQUIREMENTS — Motions to Amend

Counsel must e-file all filings pursuant to the Central District's Local Rules and General Orders concerning electronic filing, unless superseded by this Order.

Counsel shall electronically file (“e-file”) all filings pursuant to the Central District's Local Rules and General Orders concerning electronic filing, unless superseded by this Order.

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Page 2 | A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 2. Electronic Filing

Counsel must electronically file all filings pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(3), Local Rule 5-4, and General Order 10-07.

Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(3), Local Rule 5-4, and General Order 10-07, counsel shall electronically file ("e-file") all filings.

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Page 5 | E. FILING REQUIREMENTS

Counsel must electronically file a Notice of Manual Filing after delivering the paper Chambers copy of the under-seal filing materials.

Electronically file a NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING.

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Page 2 | Electronically file a NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING

Pro se defendants may submit documents for filing through the Court's EDSS online portal (PDF format; only internet access and an email address required) instead of mailing or bringing documents to the Clerk's Office.

Pro se defendants may submit documents for filing through the Court's Electronic Document Submission System (“EDSS”) instead of mailing or bringing documents to the Clerk's Office. Only internet access and an email address are required. Documents are submitted in PDF format through an online portal on the Court's website. To access EDSS and for additional information, visit the Court's website at https://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/edss.

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Page 2 | A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 2. Electronic Filing

Pro se litigants may submit filings in PDF format through the Court's EDSS online portal (requiring only internet access and an email address) instead of mailing or delivering documents to the Clerk's Office.

Pro se litigants may submit documents for filing through the Court's Electronic Document Submission System ("EDSS") instead of mailing or bringing documents to the Clerk's Office. Only internet access and an email address are required. Documents are submitted in PDF format through an online portal on the Court's website. To access EDSS and for additional information, visit the Court's website at https://apps.cacd.uscourts.gov/edss.

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Page 5 | E. FILING REQUIREMENTS

Counsel must e-file all filings per the Central District's Local Rules and General Orders.

Counsel shall electronically file ("e-file") all filings pursuant to the Central District's Local Rules and General Orders concerning electronic filing, unless superseded by this Order.

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Page 2 | A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 2. Electronic Filing

Pro se defendants may file documents through the EDSS online portal instead of mailing or delivering to the Clerk's Office.

Pro se defendants may submit documents for filing through the Court's Electronic Document Submission System ("EDSS") instead of mailing or bringing documents to the Clerk's Office. Only internet access and an email address are required. Documents are submitted in PDF format through an online portal on the Court's website.

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Page 2 | A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 2. Electronic Filing

Pro se litigants may submit documents through EDSS rather than mailing or delivering them to the Clerk’s Office.

Pro se litigants may submit documents for filing through the Court’s Electronic Document Submission System (“EDSS”) instead of mailing or bringing documents to the Clerk’s Office.

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Page 5 | E. FILING REQUIREMENTS

The Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be filed at least 14 days before the Scheduling Conference.

The Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be filed not later than fourteen (14) days before the Scheduling Conference.

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Page 3 | B. PARTIES MUST PREPARE AND FILE A JOINT RULE 26(f) REPORT

A motion to review a Magistrate Judge’s decision must be noticed within 14 days after service of a written ruling or an oral ruling.

Any motion for review of a Magistrate Judge’s decision must be noticed within fourteen (14) days of service of a written ruling or within fourteen (14) days of an oral

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Page 4 | D. DISCOVERY

The moving party’s Reply Brief must be filed three weeks before the noticed hearing.

Any Reply Brief by the moving party must be filed three (3) weeks before the noticed hearing date.

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Page 14 | Briefing Schedule

The Joint Rule 26(f) report should be filed on its original due date even if the Scheduling Conference is continued.

The parties should plan to file the Joint Rule 26(f) report on the original due date even if a continuance of the Scheduling Conference is granted.

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Page 7 | C. SCHEDULING CONFERENCE

An amended complaint filed within 30 days after removal to replace a form complaint is deemed filed with the Court’s leave under Rule 15(a)(2).

An amended complaint filed within thirty (30) days after removal to replace a form complaint pursuant to this instruction shall be deemed an amended complaint with “the court’s leave” pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(2).

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Page 4 | B. PLEADING REQUIREMENTS

Parties may bring summary-judgment motions before the motion cutoff.

Parties need not wait until the motion cutoff to bring motions for summary judgment or partial summary judgment.

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Page 14 | Appropriate Timing

As a courtesy, a moving party should not wait until the last possible day to initiate filing a summary-judgment motion.

As a courtesy to both the Court and the opposing party, a moving party should not wait until the last possible day to initiate the filing of a summary judgment motion.

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Page 14 | Appropriate Timing

Motions, including motions in limine, must be filed no later than four weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

motions, including motions in limine, shall be filed no later than four weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference.

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Page 6 | E. MOTIONS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 1. Time for Filing and Hearing Motions

Opposition papers to an ex parte application must be filed no later than 48 hours after service or by 3:00 p.m. on the first court day after service, whichever is later.

The moving party must also serve the opposing party by email, fax, or personal service, and notify that party that opposing papers must be filed not later than forty-eight (48) hours following service or by 3:00 p.m. on the first court day after the service, whichever is later.

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Page 7 | E. MOTIONS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 4. Ex Parte Applications

Counsel must file the listed trial documents no later than 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference, unless otherwise indicated.

No later than 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference, unless otherwise indicated, counsel shall file the following:

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Page 8 | G. TRIAL REQUIREMENTS

Both parties may file a sentencing brief, due no later than 14 days before the sentencing hearing.

Both parties will be permitted to file a sentencing brief, which is due no later than 14 days before the sentencing hearing.

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Page 8 | F. HEARINGS - 1. Sentencing Hearings

In an open plea, counsel must confer and file a stipulation as to the factual basis no later than seven days before the change of plea hearing.

If the parties agree to proceed with an open plea, counsel shall confer and file a stipulation as to the factual basis no later than seven days prior to the hearing.

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Page 8 | F. HEARINGS - 2. Change of Plea/Entry of Guilty Plea Hearings

The Government must file its witness list no later than 14 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

The Government shall file a witness list no later than 14 calendar days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference.

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Page 9 | 4. Witness List

Counsel must meet and confer 21 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference to seek agreement on a Joint Statement of the Case to be read to prospective jurors.

Counsel shall meet and confer 21 calendar days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference and seek to reach agreement on a Joint Statement of the Case that will be read to the panel of prospective jurors.

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Page 9 | 2. Statement of the Case

A final version of the joint statement of the case must be provided to the Court on the first day of trial.

A final version of the joint statement shall be provided to the Court on the first day of trial.

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Page 9 | 2. Statement of the Case

The joint statement of the case must be filed no later than 14 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Counsel shall file the joint statement of the case no later than 14 calendar days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference.

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Page 9 | 2. Statement of the Case

Parties must attempt to agree on a verdict form before submitting proposals, and proposed verdict forms must be filed no later than 14 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

The parties shall make every attempt to agree upon a verdict form before submitting proposals to the Court. Counsel shall file the proposed verdict form(s) no later than 14 calendar days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference.

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Page 10 | 6. Verdict Forms

Jury instructions must be filed no later than 14 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference; parties must attempt to agree first, and the Court prefers Ninth Circuit model instructions.

Jury instructions shall be filed no later than 14 calendar days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference. The parties shall make every attempt to agree upon jury instructions before submitting proposals to the Court. The Court prefers Ninth Circuit model instructions.

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Page 10 | 5. Jury Instructions

Counsel must meet and confer to reach one set of joint jury instructions and file them no later than 14 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Counsel shall meet and confer with the goal of reaching an agreement on one set of joint jury instructions, which shall be filed no later than 14 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

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Page 10 | 5. Jury Instructions

The Government must produce trial-related discovery no later than two weeks before the scheduled trial date; evidence produced after this date is excluded unless the Court approves an ex parte application.

The Government shall produce to defendant(s) the discovery related to evidence it seeks to introduce at trial no later than two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled trial date. If there is discovery related to trial evidence that is produced after this date, such evidence will not be admitted at trial subject to an ex parte application being filed by the Government seeking such relief that is approved by the Court.

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Page 4 | DISCOVERY

If the operative complaint has not already been served on all Defendants, Plaintiff must serve it promptly and file proofs of service within three days afterward.

If Plaintiff has not already served the operative complaint on all Defendants, Plaintiff shall do so promptly and shall file proofs of service of the summons and complaint within three (3) days thereafter.

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Page 1 | A. PRELIMINARY MATTERS

Plaintiff’s counsel, or defense counsel if Plaintiff is pro se, must provide this Order to known parties who have not appeared or who appear later.

The plaintiff’s counsel or, if the plaintiff is appearing pro se, defense counsel, shall provide this Order to all known parties who have not yet appeared or who appear after the date of this Order.

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Page 2 | A. PRELIMINARY MATTERS

Defendants must be served within 90 days after filing or will be dismissed without further notice, unless the plaintiff justifies additional time in the joint report and the Court grants an extension.

Any defendant(s), including “DOE” or fictitiously-named defendant(s), not served within ninety (90) days after the case is filed shall be dismissed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m) and by operation of this Order without further notice, unless plaintiff requests and justifies the need for additional time in the joint report and the Court grants an extension.

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Page 3 | B. PLEADING REQUIREMENTS

Plaintiffs must promptly serve the complaint under Rule 4 and file proof of service under Rule 4(l).

The plaintiff(s) shall promptly serve the complaint in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and file the proofs of service pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(l).

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Page 3 | B. PLEADING REQUIREMENTS

The moving party must serve the opposing party by email, fax, or personal service and notify them that opposition papers are due 48 hours after service or by 3:00 p.m. on the first court day after service, whichever is later.

The moving party must also serve the opposing party by email, fax, or personal service, and notify that party that opposing papers must be filed not later than forty-eight (48) hours following service or by 3:00 p.m. on the first court day after the service, whichever is later.

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Page 16 | Ex Parte Applications

The plaintiff should identify and serve fictitiously named defendants before the deadline in the Order Setting Scheduling Conference.

The plaintiff should identify and serve fictitiously named defendant(s) before the deadline set forth in the Court’s Order Setting Scheduling Conference.

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Page 4 | B. PLEADING REQUIREMENTS

Bail review requests based on changed circumstances must be addressed first to the Magistrate Judge and served on both opposing counsel and Pretrial Services.

Any request for bail review based on changed circumstances or information not previously presented to the Magistrate Judge shall be addressed in the first instance to the Magistrate Judge and shall be served on both opposing counsel and Pretrial Services.

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Page 5 | C. BAIL REVIEW

The moving party on an ex parte application must serve the opposing party by email, fax, or personal service and notify that party of the opposition filing deadline.

The moving party must also serve the opposing party by email, fax, or personal service, and notify that party that opposing papers must be filed not later than forty-eight (48) hours following service or by 3:00 p.m. on the first court day after the service, whichever is later.

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Page 7 | E. MOTIONS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 4. Ex Parte Applications

Counsel must exchange objections to the proposed instructions 21 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Counsel shall exchange any objections to the instructions 21 calendar days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference.

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Page 10 | 5. Jury Instructions

Counsel must exchange proposed jury instructions (general and special) 28 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

Counsel shall exchange proposed jury instructions (general and special) 28 calendar days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference.

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Page 10 | 5. Jury Instructions

Plaintiff's counsel must immediately serve this Standing Order on all parties.

Counsel for the plaintiff shall immediately serve this Order on all parties,

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A defendant that removed the case must serve this Standing Order on all other parties.

defendant that removed the case shall serve this Order on all other parties.

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Plaintiffs must promptly serve the complaint under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and file proofs of service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(l).

The plaintiff(s) shall promptly serve the complaint in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and file the proofs of service pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(l).

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Page 3 | B. PLEADING REQUIREMENTS

Defendants, including Doe or fictitiously-named defendants, not served within 90 days after the case is filed are dismissed without further notice unless the Court grants a justified extension request.

Any defendant(s), including "DOE" or fictitiously-named defendant(s), not served within ninety (90) days after the case is filed shall be dismissed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m) and by operation of this Order without further notice, unless the plaintiff requests and justifies the need for additional time and the Court grants an extension.

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Page 3 | B. PLEADING REQUIREMENTS

The moving party on an ex parte application (including TROs and preliminary injunctions) must serve the opposing party by email, fax, or personal service and notify that party of the opposition deadline.

The moving party must also serve the opposing party by email, fax, or personal service, and notify that party that opposing papers must be filed not later than forty-eight (48) hours following service or by 3:00 p.m. on the first court day after the service, whichever is later.

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Page 16 | 10. Ex Parte Applications (Including Temporary Restraining Orders and Applications for Injunctive Relief)

Plaintiff must promptly serve the operative complaint on all Defendants and file proofs of service of the summons and complaint within three days thereafter.

If Plaintiff has not already served the operative complaint on all Defendants, Plaintiff shall do so promptly and shall file proofs of service of the summons and complaint within three (3) days thereafter.

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Page 1 | A. PRELIMINARY MATTERS - 1. Service of Pleadings

Counsel must provide this scheduling order to all known parties who have not yet appeared or who appear after the order date.

The plaintiff's counsel or, if the plaintiff is appearing pro se, defense counsel, shall provide this Order to all known parties who have not yet appeared or who appear after the date of this Order.

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Page 2 | A. PRELIMINARY MATTERS - 3. Notice to be Provided by Counsel

Plaintiff’s counsel must immediately serve the Order on all parties, including newly added parties; in a removed case, the removing defendant must serve it on all other parties.

Counsel for the plaintiff shall immediately serve this Order on all parties, ===== PAGE 2 ===== including any new parties to the action. If this case was removed from state court, the defendant that removed the case shall serve this Order on all other parties.

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Page 1 | Standing Order for Civil Cases Assigned to Judge Anne Hwang

Defendants must timely serve and file any responsive pleadings not already served and filed.

Defendants also shall timely serve and file their responsive pleadings (if not previously done) and comply with the requirements of Local Rule 5-3.2.

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Page 2 | A. PRELIMINARY MATTERS

Declarations of direct testimony may be served personally, by fax, or by electronic mail.

At least 28 days before trial, for each witness a party intends to call at trial, counsel for that party shall either (a) file and serve personally or by fax or electronic mail an executed declaration

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Page 14 | (j) Declarations of Direct Testimony

Deliver required Chambers Copies promptly to Judge Hwang’s mailbox outside the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor.

Deliver Chambers Copies promptly to Judge Hwang’s mailbox outside the Clerk’s Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas

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Page 6 | E. FILING REQUIREMENTS

Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents must be provided the same day those documents are filed.

The parties must provide Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

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Page 16 | Ex Parte Applications

An ex parte application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

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Page 7 | E. MOTIONS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 4. Ex Parte Applications

Parties must deliver a courtesy copy of the (disputed) joint statement of the case in accordance with Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

The parties shall deliver a courtesy copy pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

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Page 9 | 2. Statement of the Case

Parties must deliver a courtesy copy of the agreed and disputed jury instruction sets pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

The parties shall deliver a courtesy copy of these documents pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

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Page 10 | 5. Jury Instructions

Exhibits must be presented to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk on the first day of trial as one original (witness copy) plus two copies (bench and courtroom deputy copies).

One original (witness copy) and two copies (bench and courtroom deputy copies) shall be presented to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk on the first day of trial.

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Page 11 | 7. Exhibits, b. Exhibit Preparation

At the time of trial, counsel must deliver three copies of the witness lists (call order and alphabetical), final jury instructions, final verdict form, exhibit list and exhibits, proposed voir dire questions, and statement of the case to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk.

At the time of trial, counsel shall provide to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk three (3) copies of: (i) the witness list in the order in which the witnesses will be called to testify; (ii) the witness list in alphabetical order; (iii) a final set of jury instructions; (iv) a final version of the verdict form; (v) the exhibit list and exhibits; (vi) proposed voir dire questions; and (vii) a statement of the case.

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Page 13 | a. Courtesy Copies

Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge with chambers copies of moving papers and responses in accordance with that Magistrate Judge's procedures.

Counsel shall provide the Magistrate Judge with Chambers Copies of the moving papers and responses consistent with that Magistrate Judge's procedures.

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Page 5 | D. DISCOVERY

Paper Chambers Copies are required only for motion papers, ex parte applications and TROs, and pretrial documents, and must be sent to Chambers upon electronic filing.

Chambers Copies (paper copies that are sent to Chambers upon electronic filing of the document) are required for the following documents only: (1) motion papers (motions, oppositions, replies, and related documents, including motions in limine); (2) ex parte applications and temporary restraining orders; and (3) pretrial documents (memoranda of fact and law, witness and exhibit lists, pretrial conference statement, jury instructions, verdict forms, etc.).

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Page 6 | E. FILING REQUIREMENTS

Documents will not be considered until Chambers copies are submitted, and delay in submitting them delays consideration of the submission.

Applicable documents will not be considered until Chambers Copies are submitted. Delay in submitting such copies will delay consideration of the submission.

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Page 7 | E. FILING REQUIREMENTS

Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents must be provided on the same day they are filed.

The parties must provide Chambers Copies of TRO-related documents on the same day they are filed.

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Page 16 | 10. Ex Parte Applications (Including Temporary Restraining Orders and Applications for Injunctive Relief)

An ex parte application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

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Page 16 | 10. Ex Parte Applications (Including Temporary Restraining Orders and Applications for Injunctive Relief)

A mandatory chambers copy of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be placed in Judge Hwang's box outside the Clerk's Office (fourth floor, Mendez Courthouse) by 12:00 p.m. the day after filing.

A Mandatory Chambers Copy of the Joint Rule 26(f) Report must be delivered to Judge Hwang's box outside of the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse by 12:00 p.m. the day after the Joint Rule 26(f) Report is filed.

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Page 3 | Joint Rule 26(f) Report Requirements

A mandatory paper Chambers copy of all under-seal filing documents, together in one envelope, must be delivered to Judge Hwang's mailbox outside the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse by noon the following day.

A mandatory paper Chambers Copy of the documents listed above (together in one envelope) must be delivered to Judge Hwang's mailbox outside the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse by noon the following day.

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Page 1 | PILOT PROGRAM - INSTRUCTIONS TO ATTORNEYS / PROCEDURES FOR FILING UNDER SEAL DOCUMENTS

Chambers copies must be copies of the filed document showing the docket information at the top of each page; blue backing is not required.

Chambers Copies, which do not need to be submitted with blue backing, should be copies of the filed document—i.e., they should have the docket information on the top of each page.

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Page 7 | E. FILING REQUIREMENTS

Chambers copies must be delivered by 12:00 p.m. on the court day following filing.

Deliver Chambers Copies promptly to Judge Hwang's mailbox outside the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse no later than 12:00 p.m. on the court day following the filing of the document. Applicable documents will not be considered until Chambers Copies are submitted. Delay in submitting such copies will delay consideration of the submission.

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Page 3 | GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Ex parte applications require a mandatory chambers copy before consideration.

The application will not be considered until a Mandatory Chambers Copy has been provided.

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Parties must deliver courtesy copies of documents per Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

parties shall deliver a courtesy copy of these documents pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5-4.5.

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Chambers copies must be provided on the same day as filing.

The parties must provide Chambers Copies on the same day they are filed.

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Three courtesy copies of trial documents required at trial.

At the time of trial, counsel shall provide to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk three (3) copies of: (i) the witness list in the order in which the witnesses will be called to testify; (ii) the witness list in alphabetical order; (iii) a final set of jury instructions; (iv) a final version of the verdict form; (v) the exhibit list and exhibits; (vi) proposed voir dire questions; and (vii) a statement of the case.

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The application to seal must be electronically filed together with proof of service.

Electronically file the application to seal with proof of service.

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Page 1 | PILOT PROGRAM - INSTRUCTIONS TO ATTORNEYS / PROCEDURES FOR FILING UNDER SEAL DOCUMENTS

If a seal is approved, the document itself is sealed from public view, but the docket entry title remains publicly viewable.

Please note: The title of the pleading will be placed on the public docket entry. For example: "Declaration of John Doe, Exhibit A." If approved, the document itself will be sealed and not viewable by the public, but the entry (title) will be viewable.

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Page 2 | Electronically file a NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING

Rejected documents will be destroyed unless retrieved within 5 days.

REJECTED DOCUMENTS WILL BE DESTROYED UNLESS COUNSEL CONTACTS THE CLERK WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS TO RETRIEVE THE DOCUMENTS.

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Document titles will be public even if documents are sealed.

Please note: The title of the pleading will be placed on the public docket entry. For example: "Declaration of John Doe, Exhibit A." If approved, the document itself will be sealed and not viewable by the public, but the entry (title) will be viewable.

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Parties must provide their portions of the Joint Brief to opposing parties sufficiently before the filing deadline to allow preparation of a proper joint brief rather than a simple compilation.

Accordingly, the parties shall provide their portions of the Joint Brief to the opposing parties sufficiently in advance of the motion filing deadline in order to submit a proper Joint Brief, not one in which each party’s portion is simply added to a joint filing.

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Page 12 | Joint Brief Required

A superseding information or indictment must not be attached to the plea agreement and must be filed separately with its own docket entry.

A superseding information or indictment shall not be attached to the end of the plea agreement. It shall be filed pursuant to the Local Rules and have its own docket entry.

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Page 8 | F. HEARINGS - 2. Change of Plea/Entry of Guilty Plea Hearings

For any summary judgment motion, the parties must jointly submit a single Joint Brief combining the moving and opposition papers.

The parties shall work cooperatively to submit a single Joint Brief, that is including moving and opposition papers, for any summary judgment motion brought by any moving party or parties.

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Page 12 | 9. Summary Judgment Motions (a) Joint Brief Required

Only one joint Rule 56 motion may be filed without leave of court; leave requires a joint noticed motion showing good cause, and multiple summary adjudication motions filed without leave result in subsequent motions being stricken.

No more than one joint motion may be filed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 without leave of court, regardless of whether such motion is denominated a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication. In the rare case in which leave of Court is sought, the parties shall file a joint noticed motion setting forth their respective positions on the existence of good cause for the filing of multiple motions. If multiple motions for summary adjudication are filed by the same party without leave of court, the first filed motion will be considered and the subsequent motion(s) will be stricken.

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Page 13 | (c) Multiple Joint Motions are Highly Disfavored

Cross-motions on the same legal issues are disfavored; a non-moving party believing the undisputed facts entitle it to summary judgment should request it in its response (Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(f)), and parties seeking summary judgment on different claims or defenses should meet and confer and follow the Order's procedures.

Court disfavors cross-motions that seek to adjudicate the same legal issues. If a non-moving party has a good faith belief that the undisputed material facts relied on by the moving party actually demonstrate that the opposing party is entitled to summary judgment on the same legal issue, the non-moving party should set forth its argument in its response to the moving party's argument and request summary judgment. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(f), if appropriate based on undisputed facts and controlling principles of law, the Court may grant summary judgment for the non-moving party or sua sponte enter summary judgment in favor of the non-moving party. If each party is seeking to move for summary judgment on different claims or defenses, each party should meet and confer and follow the same procedures set forth in this Order.

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Summary judgment motions require a joint brief and joint related documents.

The Court employs special procedures for motions under Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 for summary judgment, including the parties’ preparation of a joint brief and joint related documents.

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For any summary-judgment motion, the parties must cooperate to submit one Joint Brief containing moving and opposition papers, with each party’s arguments responding to the opposing party’s arguments.

The parties shall work cooperatively to submit a single Joint Brief, that is including moving and opposition papers, for any summary judgment motion brought by any moving party(ies). Each party’s arguments in the Joint Brief shall be responsive to the opposing party’s arguments.

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No more than one joint Rule 56 motion may be filed without leave of court, whether styled as summary judgment or summary adjudication.

No more than one joint motion may be filed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 without leave of court, regardless of whether such motion is denominated a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication.

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Page 13 | Multiple Joint Motions are Highly Disfavored

Cross-motions on same legal issues are highly disfavored; non-moving party should argue in response.

(d) Cross-Motions are Highly Disfavored. This Court disfavors cross-motions that seek to adjudicate the same legal issues. If a non-moving party has a good faith belief that the undisputed material facts relied on by the moving party actually demonstrate that the opposing party is entitled to summary judgment on the same legal issue, the non-moving party should set forth its argument in its response to the moving party’s argument and request summary judgment. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(f), if appropriate based on undisputed facts and controlling principles of law, the Court may grant summary judgment for the non-moving party or sua sponte enter summary judgment in favor of the non-moving party. If each party is seeking to move for summary judgment on different claims or defenses, each party should meet and confer and follow the same procedures set forth in this Order.

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JAE must be filed as single PDF unless file-size constraints require multiple PDFs, which must be titled by part and exhibit series.

The JAE shall be filed as a single, combined PDF; more than one PDF may be filed if file-size constraints preclude filing the JAE as a single PDF. In the event multiple PDFs are necessary to file the JAE, each file shall be titled by part and exhibit series (e.g., JAE Part 1, Exhibits 1–50).

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Only one joint motion under Rule 56 allowed without leave of court; subsequent motions stricken.

(c) Multiple Joint Motions are Highly Disfavored. No more than one joint motion may be filed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 without leave of court, regardless of whether such motion is denominated a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication. In the rare case in which leave of Court is sought, the parties shall file a joint noticed motion setting forth their respective positions on the existence of good cause for the filing of multiple motions. If multiple motions for summary adjudication are filed by the same party without leave of court, the first filed motion will be considered and the subsequent motion(s) will be stricken.

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If a party files multiple summary-adjudication motions without leave, the court will consider the first and strike the later motions.

If multiple motions for summary adjudication are filed by the same party without leave of court, the first filed motion will be considered and the subsequent motion(s) will be stricken.

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Do not wait until last day or file prematurely; timing should be appropriate.

(e) Appropriate Timing. Parties need not wait until the motion cutoff to bring motions for summary judgment or partial summary judgment. As a courtesy to both the Court and the opposing party, a moving party should not wait until the last possible day to initiate the filing of a summary judgment motion. On the other hand, premature summary judgment motions— e.g., motions claiming that the opposing party has insufficient evidence when discovery does not close for another six months—only waste time and money for the parties and the Court.

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Before moving to substitute a defendant for a Doe defendant, the plaintiff must seek consent from counsel for every defendant, including counsel for a represented Doe defendant.

Before moving to substitute a defendant for a Doe defendant, the plaintiff must seek the consent of counsel for all defendants, including counsel for a represented Doe defendant.

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Page 4 | B. PLEADING REQUIREMENTS

Motions in limine must be noticed for hearing on the Final Pretrial Conference Date.

Motions in limine shall be noticed for hearing on the Final Pretrial Conference Date.

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Page 11 | Motions in Limine

Daubert motions must be set for hearing no later than eight weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference Date.

Daubert motions shall be set for a hearing not later 8 than eight (8) weeks before the Final Pretrial Conference Date.

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Page 11 | Daubert Motions

Parties seeking ex parte relief must comply with Local Rule 7-19 and, for TROs and preliminary injunctions, Local Rule 65 as well.

Any party seeking ex parte relief, including temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65, must comply with Local Rule 7-19 (and Local Rule 65 for temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions).

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Page 16 | Ex Parte Applications

Reply briefs in support of ex parte applications are prohibited.

Reply briefs in support of ex parte applications are not permitted.

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Page 16 | Ex Parte Applications

In putative class actions, parties should begin discovery immediately and act diligently so the class-certification motion can be filed expeditiously; the Civil Pretrial Schedule and Trial Order provides its hearing deadline.

If this action is a putative class action, the parties are to act diligently and begin discovery immediately, so that the motion for class certification can be filed expeditiously. The Court’s Civil Pretrial Schedule and Trial Order sets forth the deadline to hear a motion for class certification.

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Page 11 | Motions for Class Certification

When parties seek summary judgment on different claims or defenses, each should meet and confer and follow the Order’s procedures.

If each party is seeking to move for summary judgment on different claims or defenses, each party should meet and confer and follow the same procedures set forth in this Order.

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Page 14 | Cross-Motions on the Same Legal Issues are Disfavored

Ex parte applications are reserved for extraordinary relief and should be used with discretion.

Ex parte applications are solely for extraordinary relief and should be used with discretion.

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Page 16 | Ex Parte Applications

A nonmoving party who in good faith believes the undisputed facts entitle it to summary judgment on the same issue should request that relief in its response to the moving party’s argument.

If a non- moving party has a good faith belief that the undisputed material facts relied on by the moving party actually demonstrate that the opposing party is entitled to summary judgment on the same legal issue, the non-moving party should set forth its argument in its response to the moving party’s argument and request summary judgment.

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Page 14 | Cross-Motions on the Same Legal Issues are Disfavored

The Court may decline to hear discovery motions that were not preceded by consultation with opposing counsel.

The Court may decline to hear discovery motions made without prior consultation with opposing counsel.

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Page 5 | B. DISCOVERY

Before filing any motion, counsel must thoroughly meet and confer on the substance of the contemplated motion and potential resolution so that any briefing is directed only to the issues actually requiring resolution.

Counsel must meet and confer with opposing counsel “to discuss thoroughly . . . the substance of the contemplated motion and any potential resolution” thereof. Local Criminal Rule 57-1; Local Civil Rule 7-3. Counsel shall discuss the issues to a sufficient degree that if a motion is still necessary, the briefing may be directed to those substantive issues requiring resolution by the court.

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Page 6 | E. MOTIONS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 2. Meet and Confer Requirement

Counsel must meet and confer at least 21 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference regarding foundation and admissibility of the Government's proposed exhibits.

Counsel shall meet and confer at least 21 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference to discuss and seek to agree, to the extent possible, on issues including foundation and admissibility of proposed exhibits by the Government.

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Page 11 | 7. Exhibits, a. Exhibit List

Before filing any motion, counsel must conduct a meet-and-confer conference in person, by videoconference, or by telephone (email is insufficient) covering all issues in all cases including pro se cases, or the motion may be stricken or summarily denied.

Local Rule 7-3 requires counsel to conduct a prefiling conference "to discuss thoroughly . . . the substance of the contemplated motion and any potential resolution." (a) Scope. This requirement applies in all cases, including those with pro se litigants, and extends to all issues. If the parties are unable to fully resolve the dispute, they shall attempt to narrow the scope of the contested issues. Parties must meet and confer in person or by videoconference or telephone; email correspondence is insufficient. A motion not supported by the certification below may be stricken or summarily denied.

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Page 7 | F. MOTIONS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Failure to comply in good faith with the meet-and-confer requirement may result in sanctions including striking or denying the motion, deeming it unopposed, and/or monetary sanctions.

Failure by any party to comply in good faith with the "meet and confer" requirement may result in sanctions—including, as appropriate, striking or denying the motion, deeming the motion unopposed, and/or awarding monetary sanctions.

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Page 8 | F. MOTIONS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Reply briefs in support of ex parte applications are prohibited.

Reply briefs in support of ex parte applications are not permitted.

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Page 16 | 10. Ex Parte Applications (Including Temporary Restraining Orders and Applications for Injunctive Relief)

Before filing Rule 12 motions to dismiss or strike, parties must confer in good faith as required by Local Rule 7-3, especially where perceived defects can be corrected by amendment.

Many motions to dismiss or strike can be avoided if the parties confer in good faith as required by Local Rule 7-3, especially for perceived defects in a complaint, answer, or counterclaim that can be corrected by amendment.

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Page 9 | G. SPECIFIC MOTION REQUIREMENTS

When multiple parties move for summary judgment, they should designate only one moving party for the briefing schedule, and if they cannot agree the defendant(s) are deemed the moving party.

multiple parties are moving for summary judgment, the parties should designate only one party as "the moving party" for purposes of the briefing schedule. The Court expects the parties to work together professionally and agree on which party should be designated the moving party. If the parties are unable to agree, the defendant(s) shall be deemed the moving party.

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Meet and confer required before filing discovery motions.

The parties are expected to meet and confer to attempt to resolve discovery disputes before filing a discovery motion and must use their best effort to resolve all discovery disputes in a courteous, reasonable, and professional manner.

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Page 5 | Discovery Cutoff and Discovery Motions

Meet and confer required before filing any motion under Local Rule 7-3.

The parties are required under Local Rule 7-3 to meet and confer to attempt to resolve disputes before filing a motion.

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Page 6 | Non-Discovery Motions Deadline

Jury instruction meet-and-confer schedule: 35 days (exchange proposals), 28 days (exchange objections), 14 days (file joint/disputed instructions).

The parties shall meet and confer regarding jury instructions according to the following schedule: At least thirty-five (35) days before the FPTC: The parties shall exchange proposed general and special jury instructions. At least twenty-eight (28) days before the FPTC: The parties shall exchange any objections to the instructions. At least fourteen (14) days before the FPTC: The parties shall file their (i) Joint Agreed Upon Proposed Jury Instructions and (ii) Disputed Jury Instructions.

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Page 11 | SCHEDULE OF PRETRIAL AND TRIAL DATES

Continuance requests require good cause, must be made before the date at issue by motion or stipulation with a proposed order, and must include a detailed declaration with reasons and precise proposed deadlines; a stipulation omitting the dates to be moved and new dates will be denied.

Continuances are granted only on a showing of good cause. Requests for continuances must be made before the date to be continued and by motion or stipulation, along with a proposed order. Motions and stipulations must be accompanied by a detailed declaration setting forth the specific reasons for the requested continuance and the precise deadline(s) the parties propose. A stipulation that fails to list the precise date(s) the parties wish to move, and the new date(s) they propose, will be denied for failure to comply with this Standing Order. For example, if the stipulation improperly proposes that all deadlines be moved by “60 days” without specifying the proposed new dates that would result from that requested continuance, the Court will deny the request. The declaration also should state whether there have been any previous requests for continuances; whether

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Page 10 | G. SPECIFIC MOTION REQUIREMENTS — Motions and Stipulations to Continue

Stipulations extending court-set dates are ineffective without court approval.

Stipulations extending dates set by this Court are not effective unless approved by the Court.

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Page 11 | A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A request to continue the Scheduling Conference will be granted only for good cause.

A request to continue the Scheduling Conference will be granted only for good cause.

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Page 7 | C. SCHEDULING CONFERENCE

Extensions of discovery or other case-related deadlines are disfavored absent sufficient good cause.

The parties are directed to conduct any necessary discovery as soon as possible, as the Court is not inclined to grant any extensions of the discovery or other case-related deadlines absent sufficient good cause.

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Page 5 | D. DISCOVERY

Continuances are not granted routinely.

Continuances will not be granted routinely.

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Page 11 | A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Continuances require good cause and must be requested before the date to be continued by motion or stipulation with a proposed order and a detailed declaration of specific reasons and the precise deadlines at issue.

Continuances are granted only on a showing of good cause. Requests for continuances must be made before the date to be continued and by motion or stipulation, along with a proposed order. Motions and stipulations must be accompanied by a detailed declaration setting forth the specific reasons for the requested continuance and the precise deadline(s) the parties propose.

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Page 5 | D. CONTINUANCES

Stipulations extending dates set by the Court have no effect unless and until the Court approves them.

Stipulations extending dates set by this Court are not effective unless approved by the Court.

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Page 5 | D. CONTINUANCES

Continuance stipulations must list the precise dates to be moved and the proposed new dates (e.g., a generic '60 days' request will be denied), and the declaration must disclose prior continuance requests, their disposition, efforts to meet the deadline, and any resulting prejudice.

A stipulation that fails to list the precise date(s) the parties wish to move, and the new date(s) they propose, will be denied for failure to comply with this Standing Order. For example, if the stipulation improperly proposes that all deadlines be moved by “60 days” without specifying the proposed new dates that would result from that requested continuance, the Court will deny the request. The declaration also should state whether there have been any previous requests for continuances; whether these requests were granted or denied by the Court; what efforts were made to meet the existing deadline; and what, if any, prejudice would result if the request is denied.

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Page 5 | D. CONTINUANCES

A request for a continuance of the sentencing hearing must be made no later than seven days before the hearing.

Any request for a continuance shall be made no later than seven days prior to the date of the hearing.

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Page 8 | F. HEARINGS - 1. Sentencing Hearings

Continuances are granted only for good cause and must be requested before the scheduled date by motion or stipulation with a detailed declaration stating the specific reasons, the precise dates to be moved, and the proposed new dates; noncompliant stipulations will be denied.

Continuances are granted only on a showing of good cause. Requests for continuances must be made before the date to be continued and by motion or stipulation, along with a proposed order. Motions and stipulations must be accompanied by a detailed declaration setting forth the specific reasons for the requested continuance and the precise deadline(s) the parties propose. A stipulation that fails to list the precise date(s) the parties wish to move, and the new date(s) they propose, will be denied for failure to comply with this Standing Order.

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Page 10 | G. SPECIFIC MOTION REQUIREMENTS

Stipulated extensions of Court-set dates have no effect unless approved by the Court.

Stipulations extending dates set by this Court are not effective unless approved by the Court.

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Page 11 | 3. Extensions/Stipulations

Extension requests must state the number of prior requests and how the Court ruled on them, the efforts made to meet the existing deadline, and any prejudice if the request is denied.

these requests were granted or denied by the Court; what efforts were made to meet the existing deadline; and what, if any, prejudice would result if the request is denied.

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Page 11 | 3. Extension Requests (paragraph continuation)

The Court will not grant continuances as a matter of routine.

Continuances will not be granted routinely.

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Page 11 | 3. Extensions/Continuances

A request to continue the Scheduling Conference will be granted only for good cause, and parties should consult the Court's Standing Order for additional guidance on continuance requests.

1. Continuance. A request to continue the Scheduling Conference will be granted only for good cause. The parties should refer to the Court's Standing Order for additional guidance regarding requests for continuance.

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Page 7 | C. SCHEDULING CONFERENCE - 1. Continuance

Applications to extend the 25-page (memoranda) and 12-page (reply) limits are granted only in rare instances upon a showing of good cause.

Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

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Page 6 | E. MOTIONS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 3. Length and Format of Motion Papers

The Court is not inclined to grant extensions of discovery or other case-related deadlines absent sufficient good cause.

The parties are directed to conduct any necessary discovery as soon as possible, as the Court is not inclined to grant any extensions of the discovery or other case-related deadlines absent sufficient good cause.

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Page 5 | D. DISCOVERY

The plaintiff may avoid the 90-day service dismissal by requesting and justifying the need for additional time, if the Court grants the extension.

unless the plaintiff requests and justifies the need for additional time and the Court grants an extension

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Page 3 | B. PLEADING REQUIREMENTS

Continuance requests require good cause, must be made before the date to be continued, and must include detailed declaration with specific reasons and precise new deadlines.

Continuances are granted only on a showing of good cause. Requests for continuances must be made before the date to be continued and by motion or stipulation, along with a proposed order. Motions and stipulations must be accompanied by a detailed declaration setting forth the specific reasons for the requested continuance and the precise deadline(s) the parties propose. A stipulation that fails to list the precise date(s) the parties wish to move, and the new date(s) they propose, will be denied for failure to comply with this Standing Order. For example, if the stipulation improperly proposes that all deadlines be moved by “60 days” without specifying the proposed new dates that would result from that requested continuance, the Court will deny the request. The declaration also should state whether there have been any previous requests for continuances; whether these requests were granted or denied by the Court; what efforts were made to meet the existing deadline; and what, if any, prejudice would result if the request is denied. Stipulations extending dates set by this Court are not effective unless approved by the Court.

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Continuance requests must be made at least 7 days before hearing.

Any request for a continuance shall be made no later than seven days prior to the date of the hearing.

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Continuances require good cause, a motion or stipulation with a proposed order, and a detailed declaration stating specific reasons, precise proposed dates, prior requests, efforts made, and prejudice; stipulations are ineffective unless Court-approved.

Continuances are granted only on a showing of good cause. Requests for continuances must be made before the date to be continued and by motion or stipulation, along with a proposed order. Motions and stipulations must be accompanied by a detailed declaration setting forth the specific reasons for the requested continuance and the precise deadline(s) the parties propose. A stipulation that fails to list the precise date(s) the parties wish to move, and the new date(s) they propose, will be denied for failure to comply with this Standing Order. For example, if the stipulation improperly proposes that all deadlines be moved by “60 days” without specifying the proposed new dates that would result from that requested continuance, the Court will deny the request. The declaration also should state whether there have been any previous requests for continuances; whether these requests were granted or denied by the Court; what efforts were made to meet the existing deadline; and what, if any, prejudice would result if the request is denied. Stipulations extending dates set by this Court are not effective unless approved by the Court.

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Page 5 | CONTINUANCES

The final witness list must be emailed to chambers at AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov no later than 12:00 pm on the Friday before trial begins, and if the Defendant will call no witnesses the email must state so.

Not later than 12:00 pm on the Friday before the commencement of trial, the … to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. If the Defendant does not intend to call any witnesses, the email shall so state.

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Page 9 | 4. Witness List

The final clean jury instructions must be provided to the Court on the first day of trial and emailed in Word to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

A final “clean” version of the jury instructions, which shall include the text of each instruction (eliminating titles, supporting authority, indication of party proposing, etc.), shall be provided to the Court on the first day of trial and sent via email in Word to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Page 10 | 5. Jury Instructions

A final version of the verdict form must be provided to the Court on the first day of trial and emailed to chambers in Word format.

A final version of the verdict form shall be provided to the Court on the first day of trial and sent via email in Word to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Delivery of voluminous trial materials through the loading dock requires prior Courtroom Deputy Clerk approval of the delivery time and submission of delivery information to Space & Facilities at least 48 hours before arrival to obtain a required security pass, without which entry will be denied.

Arrangements for bringing voluminous trial materials or exhibits into the Courtroom through the Building Vehicle Loading Dock, if required, may be made through the Space & Facilities Help Desk at (213) 894-1400. Before contacting Space & Facilities for a required security pass, prior approval of delivery time must be coordinated with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk. Once approval from the Clerk is received, logistical delivery information must be provided to Space & Facilities no later than 48 hours prior to the date of arrival to create and issue the required security pass. Counsel and messengers attempting to access the building parking and loading dock without a required pass will be denied entry.

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Page 12 | 7. Exhibits

Counsel may not initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers' staff by telephone or by any other improper ex parte means.

initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers' staff by telephone, or by any other improper ex parte means.

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Page 3 | A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A Microsoft Word copy of the proposed order plus a PDF of the e-filed main document must be emailed to AH_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov (including the underlying stipulation or ex parte application if applicable), and accompanying documents such as motions should not be emailed to Chambers.

The Court enforces strict compliance with Local Rule 5-4.4.2, which instructs: "After a document requiring a judge's signature has been lodged under L.R. 5-4.4.1, a . . . Microsoft Word copy of the proposed document, along with a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document, must be emailed to the assigned judge's generic chambers email address," AH_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. The Court will not consider a stipulation, ex parte application, or other request for relief until a compliant proposed order is received by email. If the proposed order is based on a stipulation or an ex parte application, counsel must email both the order and the stipulation or ex parte application. Otherwise, accompanying documents (such as motions) should not be emailed to Chambers.

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Page 6 | E. FILING REQUIREMENTS

After e-filing under-seal documents, counsel must email chambers at AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with the PDF application and declaration, proof of service, a Word proposed order, and the PDF of the documents with a caption marked "UNDER SEAL," using a subject line with the case number plus "UNDER SEAL REQUEST."

Once the documents have been electronically filed, send an email to the Chambers' email at AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel are reminded to comply with Local Rule 5-4.4.2 by submitting the PDF version of the application and declaration, along with proof of service, and a Word version of the proposed order (with the language set forth above). Included with this email must be the Adobe PDF version of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked "UNDER SEAL." NOTE: The subject line of the email should have the case number, plus the words "UNDER SEAL REQUEST."

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Page 1 | PILOT PROGRAM - INSTRUCTIONS TO ATTORNEYS / PROCEDURES FOR FILING UNDER SEAL DOCUMENTS

Counsel must email chambers at AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with the PDF application to seal, the Notice of Manual Filing, a Word proposed order, and the PDF of the documents with a caption page clearly marked "UNDER SEAL," using a subject line with the case number plus "UNDER SEAL REQUEST."

Send an email to the Chambers' email at AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, which contains the PDF version of the application to seal, the Notice of Manual Filing, the Word version of the proposed order (with the language set forth above), and an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page, clearly marked "UNDER SEAL." The subject line of the email should have the case number, plus the words "UNDER SEAL REQUEST."

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Page 2 | Electronically file a NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING

If any changes are made to the jury instructions, verdict form, or exhibit list, a Word version must be emailed immediately to chambers at AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

To the extent changes are made to the jury instructions, verdict form, or exhibit list, a Word version shall be emailed immediately to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Page 13 | a. Courtesy Copies

The CRD may be contacted only with appropriate inquiries; status inquiries, requests to continue a proceeding, and procedure questions answerable from the Local Rules or Standing Orders are not appropriate.

Counsel may contact the CRD with appropriate inquiries. Contacting the CRD to inquire about the status of a pending matter or to continue a proceeding is not appropriate. Nor should counsel contact the CRD to inquire about court procedure when the answer is readily available by consulting the Local Rules and the Court's Standing Orders.

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Page 3 | A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Email is the preferred method for communicating with the CRD, and counsel must copy all parties on any such email.

The preferred method of communication with the CRD is by email. Counsel must copy all parties on any such email.

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Proposed orders must be emailed; other documents should not be emailed to chambers.

The Court will not consider a stipulation, ex parte application, or other request for relief until a compliant proposed order is received by email. If the proposed order is based on a stipulation or ex parte application. Otherwise, accompanying documents (such as motions) should not be emailed to Chambers.

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Page 4 | GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Email Word versions of changed trial documents immediately.

To the extent changes are made to the jury instructions, verdict form, or exhibit list, a Word version shall be emailed immediately to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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A Microsoft Word copy of the proposed order and a PDF of the filed document must be emailed to AH_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov; for stipulations or ex parte applications, both the order and the application must be emailed, but other documents such as motions should not be emailed to Chambers.

The Court enforces strict compliance with Local Rule 5-4.4.2, which instructs: "After a document requiring a judge's signature has been lodged under L.R. 5-4.4.1, a. . . Microsoft Word copy of the proposed document, along with a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document, must be emailed to the assigned judge's generic chambers email address," namely, AH_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. The Court will not consider a stipulation, ex parte application, or other request for relief until a [proposed order is received]. For a stipulation or an ex parte application, counsel must email both the order and the stipulation or ex parte application. Otherwise, accompanying documents (such as motions) should not be emailed to Chambers.

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Emailed submissions to Chambers must be sent to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

All emailed submissions to Chambers referred to in this Order must be in Word format and emailed to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Trial filings must be filed on ECF and emailed in Word format to chambers.

All trial filings must be filed as well as emailed in Word version to the chambers email box at AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Speaking objections prohibited; counsel must not make speeches or restate testimony

Counsel must not make speaking objections before the jury or otherwise make speeches, restate testimony, or attempt to guide a

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Counsel must use lectern; visual aids must be prepared in advance

Counsel must use the lectern. Counsel should not consume jury time by writing out words and drawing charts or diagrams. All such aids must be prepared in advance.

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Court reporter must be notified 14 days before hearings requiring special services; unusual words list due 7 days before trial

any hearing, such as “Real Time” transmission or daily transcripts, shall notify the court reporter at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing date. At least seven (7) days before the commencement of trial, counsel for the parties shall provide the court reporter with a list of unusual words, phrases, and spellings that may come up during trial. This information should be emailed to Court Reporter Services at ReportersCACD@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Parties must meet and confer on all trial issues before seeking court ruling

The parties must continue to meet and confer on all issues that arise during trial. The Court will not rule on any such issue unless the parties have attempted to resolve it first.

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The Court encourages lead counsel to let junior counsel fully participate in all proceedings, including arguing motions and examining witnesses at trial.

To provide more experience to the next generation of practitioners, the Court encourages lead counsel to permit junior counsel to fully participate in all proceedings, including to argue motions and to examine witnesses at trial.

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The Court encourages lead counsel to let junior counsel participate fully, including arguing motions and examining witnesses at trial.

To provide more experience to the next generation of practitioners, the Court encourages lead counsel to permit junior counsel to fully participate in all proceedings, including to argue motions and to examine witnesses at trial.

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Court encourages lead counsel to allow junior counsel to argue motions and examine witnesses.

To provide more experience to the next generation of practitioners, the Court encourages lead counsel to permit junior counsel to fully participate in all proceedings, including to argue motions and to examine witnesses at trial.

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