Judge Kenly Kiya Kato

The attorney fee table must be attached to the motion and electronically filed.

The table shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed.

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The parties must submit Word-format electronic versions of the agreed and disputed jury instructions and proposed verdict forms to the Court by email.

In addition to filing the agreed-upon and disputed jury instructions and proposed verdict form(s), the parties must submit electronic versions (Word format) of both the agreed-upon and disputed jury instructions and the proposed verdict form(s) to the Court at the following e-mail address: kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Page 10 | Jury Instructions and Verdict Form(s)

The parties must submit the Joint Statement of the Case electronically in Word format to the specified Court email address.

The parties must submit an electronic version (Word format) to the Court at the following e-mail address: kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Page 12 | Final Pretrial Conference

Notice of Lodging of Consent Form with attached Form CV-11D must be e-filed as a proposed document per Local Rule 5-4.4.

Parties wishing to consent to a magistrate judge shall complete and attach Form CV-11D (Statement of Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge) to a Notice of Lodging of Consent Form, which shall be e-filed as required by Local Rule 5-4.4 as a proposed document.

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Page 3 | III. CONSENT TO A MAGISTRATE JUDGE

Attorney's fees motions must be electronically filed per Local Rule 6-1 and this Order.

Motions for attorney’s fees shall be electronically filed and set for hearing according to Local Rule 6-1 and this Order.

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Page 10 | 9. Motions for Attorney’s Fees

State court answers must be re-filed as a supplement to the Notice of Removal.

Any answers filed in state court must be re-filed in this Court separately as a supplement to the Notice of Removal.

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Page 11 | IX. CASES REMOVED FROM STATE COURT

Fee calculation table must be attached to the motion and electronically filed.

The table shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed.

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Page 11 | VIII. ATTORNEY FEES

Parties must submit Word-format electronic versions of proposed jury instructions and verdict forms to the provided chambers email address 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

In addition to filing the agreed-upon and disputed jury instructions and proposed verdict form(s), the parties must submit electronic versions (Word format) of both the agreed-upon and disputed jury instructions and the proposed verdict form(s) to the Court at the following e-mail address: kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Page 10 | 2. Pretrial Filings D. Final Pretrial Conference Order and Stipulation of Facts

A moving party withdrawing a motion must file and serve the withdrawal at least seven days before the hearing.

Any moving party who intends to withdraw the motion before the hearing date shall file and serve a withdrawal of the motion, not later than seven (7) days preceding the hearing.

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Page 2 | MOTIONS

Motions must be filed at least 28 days before the motion hearing cut-off deadline.

The cut-off date for hearing motions is the last day on which motions will be heard, i.e., the motion must be filed at least twenty-eight (28) days before the deadline in accordance with the requirements of Local Rule 6-1.

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Page 2 | MOTIONS

The hearing cut-off applies to non-discovery motions, except class-certification motions follow the Civil Standing Order and trial-related motions must be noticed by the Final Pretrial Conference.

The motion hearing cut-off date applies to all non-discovery motions except: (1) motions for class certification, which shall be filed in accordance with the deadline set forth in the Court’s Civil Standing Order, 1 and (2) motions directly related to the conduct of trial, e.g., motions in limine and motions to sever parties or bifurcate issues for trial, which shall be properly noticed for hearing no later than the date of the Final Pretrial Conference.

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Page 2 | MOTIONS

An opposing party no longer opposing a motion must file and serve the withdrawal of opposition at least seven days before the hearing.

Any opposing party who no longer intends to oppose the motion, shall file and serve a withdrawal of the opposition, not later than seven (7) days preceding the hearing.

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Page 2 | MOTIONS

Counsel must file the proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order at least 14 days before the conference.

At least fourteen (14) days before the Final Pretrial Conference , counsel shall file a proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order.

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Page 9 | Final Pretrial Conference Order and Stipulation of Facts

The parties must file proposed jury instructions and verdict forms at least 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

At least fourteen (14) days before the Final Pretrial Conference , the parties shall file proposed jury instructions and proposed verdict form(s).

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Page 10 | Jury Instructions and Verdict Form(s)

Counsel must exchange objections to proposed instructions and verdict forms seven days before the Rule 16-2 meeting.

Seven (7) days before the Rule 16-2 meeting , counsel shall exchange any objections to the instructions and verdict form(s).

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Page 10 | Jury Instructions and Verdict Form(s)

Counsel must exchange proposed jury instructions and verdict forms at least 14 days before the Rule 16-2 Meeting of Counsel.

At least fourteen (14) days before the Rule 16-2 Meeting of Counsel, counsel shall exchange proposed jury instructions and verdict form(s).

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Page 10 | Jury Instructions and Verdict Form(s)

Each counsel must file proposed voir dire questions at least 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference.

At least fourteen (14) days before the Final Pretrial Conference, each counsel must file any proposed voir dire questions to be asked of prospective jurors.

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Page 11 | Final Pretrial Conference

Counsel must provide the court reporter a list of unusual words, phrases, and spellings at least seven days before trial.

At least seven (7) days before 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.

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Page 12 | Final Pretrial Conference

Counsel must lodge intended trial depositions in hard-copy and electronic format at least seven days before trial.

At least seven (7) days before trial, counsel shall lodge any deposition(s) that they intend to use at trial in both hard copy and electronic (e.g., USB) format.

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Page 12 | Final Pretrial Conference

Defendants not timely served are dismissed without prejudice; Doe defendants must be identified and served within 90 days of filing or be dismissed.

any defendant(s) not timely served will be dismissed from the action without prejudice and any "Doe" or fictitiously named defendant who is not identified and served within ninety (90) days after the case is filed will be dismissed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m).

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Page 2 | II. SERVICE OF THE COMPLAINT

Plaintiffs must file a motion for class certification no later than 100 days from the set date of the scheduling conference, unless the action is subject to the PSLRA.

For any action purporting to commence a class action, other than an action subject to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, plaintiff(s) shall file a motion for class certification no later than 100 days from the set date of the scheduling conference, regardless of whether the scheduling conference is later vacated.

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Page 7 | VII. MOTIONS – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Parties must file an appropriate pleading within 30 days of the notice of removal if the removed action contains a form pleading.

If a removed action contains a “form pleading,” i.e., a pleading in which boxes are checked, the party or parties that filed the form pleading must file an appropriate pleading with this Court within thirty (30) days of the filing of the notice of removal.

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Page 12 | Removal

Deposition testimony designations may be made during the proceeding or within 21 days after, with notice to all parties by the next business day.

For testimony given in deposition or other proceeding, the designator shall specify all protected testimony and the level of protection being asserted. It may make that designation during the deposition or proceeding, or may invoke, on the record or by written notice to all parties on or before the next business day, a right to have up to twenty-one (21) days from the deposition or proceeding to make its designation.

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Page 3 | C. DESIGNATING PROTECTED MATERIAL, 2. Manner and Timing of Designation

Opposing party must confirm confidentiality status of material within 2 calendar days after meet and confer on sealing application.

No later than two (2) calendar days after the meet and confer process, the opposing party shall confirm whether such information shall be designated as confidential or whether it can be made available to the public.

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Page 10 | J. FILING UNDER SEAL

If sealing request is denied, receiving party may file material publicly unless designator seeks reconsideration within 4 calendar days.

If a receiving party’s request to file designated material under seal pursuant to Local Rule 79-5 is denied by the Court, then the receiving party may file the material in the public record unless (1) the designator seeks reconsideration within four (4) days of the denial, or (2) otherwise instructed by the Court.

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Page 10 | J. FILING UNDER SEAL

Motions in limine are due at least 28 days before the final pretrial conference, oppositions are due within seven days after filing, and replies are not permitted.

At least 28 days before final pretrial conference • Motions in limine. Oppositions are due no later than seven days after motions are filed. No replies shall be permitted.

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Page 5 | Pretrial Filings

The listed proposed order, stipulations, jury instructions and objections, verdict forms, case statement, and voir dire questions are due at least 14 days before the final pretrial conference.

At least 14 days before final pretrial conference • Proposed final pretrial conference order • Stipulation of facts • Joint exhibit stipulation • Proposed jury instructions, and any objections • Proposed verdict form(s) • Joint statement of the case • Proposed voir dire questions

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Page 6 | Pretrial Filings

Memoranda of contentions of fact and law and the joint witness and exhibit lists are due at least 21 days before the final pretrial conference.

At least 21 days before final pretrial conference • Memorandum of contentions of fact and law • Joint witness list with time estimates for each witness • Joint exhibit list

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Page 6 | Pretrial Filings

Exhibit binders, deposition designations, and any desired trial briefs are due at least seven days before trial.

At least 7 days before trial • Exhibit binders • Deposition designations • Trial briefs, if desired

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Page 6 | Pretrial Filings

Within 30 days of settlement notice, submit agreed final order/judgment or file motion to reopen; failure to do so results in dismissal with prejudice.

Upon receipt of oral or written notice that a case has settled, the Court will administratively close the case and if no agreed final order or judgment is thereafter submitted within thirty (30) days, or if no party files a motion to reopen within such time, the case shall, without further order, stand dismissed with prejudice.

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Page 3 | IV. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Motion for review of magistrate judge’s discovery order must be filed within 14 days of service of the underlying written or oral ruling.

The moving party must file and serve the motion within fourteen (14) days of service of a written ruling or an oral ruling that the magistrate judge states will not be followed by a written ruling.

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Page 4 | V. DISCOVERY

A moving party withdrawing a motion must serve the withdrawal at least seven days before the hearing.

Any moving party who intends to withdraw the motion before the hearing date shall file and serve a withdrawal of the motion, not later than seven (7) days preceding the hearing.

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Page 2 | MOTIONS

An opposing party no longer opposing a motion must serve the withdrawal of opposition at least seven days before the hearing.

Any opposing party who no longer intends to oppose the motion, shall file and serve a withdrawal of the opposition, not later than seven (7) days preceding the hearing.

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Page 2 | MOTIONS

The CRD must serve the Order on counsel for all parties by personal service, electronic service, or mail.

The CRD is ordered to serve a copy of the Order personally, electronically, or by mail on counsel for all parties to this action.

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Failure to file a timely proof of service of the summons and complaint will result in dismissal of the case for failure to prosecute.

This Order serves as notice pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m) that failure by plaintiff(s) to file a timely proof of service of the summons and complaint will result in the dismissal of the case for failure to prosecute.

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Page 2 | II. SERVICE OF THE COMPLAINT

Plaintiffs must promptly serve the complaint per FRCP 4 and file proofs of service per the Local Rules.

Plaintiff(s) shall promptly serve the complaint in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4 and file proofs of service pursuant to the Local Rules.

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Page 2 | II. SERVICE OF THE COMPLAINT

Plaintiffs must serve fictitiously named defendants before the Rule 16(b) scheduling conference.

Plaintiff(s) must ascertain the identity of and serve any fictitiously named defendants before the date of the Rule 16(b) scheduling conference.

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Page 12 | Removal

Plaintiff's counsel or pro se plaintiff(s) must immediately serve this Order on all parties, including new parties; in removed cases, the removing defendant(s) must serve the Order on all other parties.

Counsel for plaintiff(s) or plaintiff(s) (if appearing on their own behalf) shall immediately serve this Order on all parties, including any new parties to the action. If this case was removed from state court, the removing defendant(s) shall serve this Order on all other parties.

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Party served with subpoena/order to disclose sealed material must promptly notify designator in writing with copy of the subpoena/order.

If a party is served with a subpoena or a court order issued in other litigation that compels disclosure of any information or items designated in this action as CONFIDENTIAL, HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL – ATTORNEY EYES ONLY, or HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL – SOURCE CODE, that party must: a. Promptly notify the designator in writing. Such notification shall include a copy of the subpoena or court order.

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Page 8 | G. PROTECTED MATERIAL SUBPOENAED OR ORDERED PRODUCED IN OTHER LITIGATION

A motion challenging the adequacy of discovery responses must be served and calendared early enough for responses to be obtained before the discovery cut-off if the motion is granted.

In addition, any motion challenging the adequacy of responses to discovery must be served and calendared sufficiently in advance of the discovery cut-off date to permit the responses to be obtained before that date, if the motion is granted.

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Page 3 | DISCOVERY

Defendants not timely served are dismissed from the action without prejudice.

any defendant(s) not timely served will be dismissed from the action without prejudice

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Page 2 | II. SERVICE OF THE COMPLAINT

Doe or fictitiously named defendants must be identified and served within 90 days of case filing or face dismissal per FRCP 4(m).

any “Doe” or fictitiously named defendant who is not identified and served within ninety (90) days after the case is filed will be dismissed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m).

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Page 2 | II. SERVICE OF THE COMPLAINT

Failure to file timely proof of service for summons and complaint will result in case dismissal for failure to prosecute.

This Order serves as notice pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m) that failure by plaintiff(s) to file a timely proof of service of the summons and complaint will result in the dismissal of the case for failure to prosecute.

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Page 2 | II. SERVICE OF THE COMPLAINT

Plaintiffs must serve the complaint per FRCP 4 and file proofs of service as required by Local Rules.

Plaintiff(s) shall promptly serve the complaint in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4 and file proofs of service pursuant to the Local Rules.

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Page 2 | II. SERVICE OF THE COMPLAINT

Motion for review of magistrate judge’s order must be served within 14 days of service of the underlying ruling.

The moving party must file and serve the motion within fourteen (14) days of service of a written ruling or an oral ruling that the magistrate judge states will not be followed by a written ruling.

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Page 4 | V. DISCOVERY

Ex parte applications must be served by electronic mail or hand delivery, with opposing papers due within 24 business hours of service.

The moving party shall file and serve the opposing party by electronic mail or hand delivery and shall notify the opposing party that opposing papers must be filed not later than twenty-four hours following such electronic mail or hand service. The twenty-four-hour clock runs on business days only.

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Page 9 | 5. Ex Parte Applications

Fictitiously named defendants must be served before the Rule 16(b) scheduling conference.

Plaintiff(s) must ascertain the identity of and serve any fictitiously named defendants before the date of the Rule 16(b) scheduling conference.

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Page 12 | IX. CASES REMOVED FROM STATE COURT

Initial expert reports must be served by the Last Day to Serve Initial Expert Reports.

Last Day to Serve Initial Expert Reports:

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Page 1 | CIVIL TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER

Rebuttal expert reports must be served by the Last Day to Serve Rebuttal Expert Reports.

Last Day to Serve Rebuttal Expert Reports:

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Page 1 | CIVIL TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER

Moving parties must file and serve motion withdrawals 7 days before hearing; opposing parties must file and serve opposition withdrawals 7 days before hearing.

Any moving party who intends to withdraw the motion before the hearing date shall file and serve a withdrawal of the motion, not later than seven (7) days preceding the hearing. Any opposing party who no longer intends to oppose the motion, shall file and serve a withdrawal of the opposition, not later than seven (7) days preceding the hearing.

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Jury trial parties must notify the Court no later than the Wednesday preceding the Monday trial date.

In all cases set for jury trial, the parties must notify the Court, no later than the Wednesday preceding the Monday trial date, a different case for trial or notify the members of the public who would otherwise be reporting for jury duty that their services are no longer needed.

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Page 3 | III. SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES

Counsel must exchange proposed jury instructions and verdict forms 14 days before the Rule 16-2 Meeting of Counsel.

At least fourteen (14) days before the Rule 16-2 Meeting of Counsel, counsel shall exchange proposed jury instructions and verdict form(s).

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Page 10 | 2. Pretrial Filings D. Final Pretrial Conference Order and Stipulation of Facts

Counsel must exchange objections to proposed jury instructions and verdict forms 7 days before the Rule 16-2 Meeting.

Seven (7) days before the Rule 16-2 meeting , counsel shall exchange any objections to the instructions and verdict form(s).

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Page 10 | 2. Pretrial Filings D. Final Pretrial Conference Order and Stipulation of Facts

Counsel must provide court reporter with list of unusual trial terms via email to kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov at least 7 days before trial.

At least seven (7) days before 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 the CRD at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Page 12 | IV. FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE, H. Court Reporter

Courtesy copies of the attorney fee table must be in editable Excel format and emailed to opposing counsel and chambers.

The courtesy copies of the table shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to opposing counsel and the Court’s chambers email address at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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If binders don't fit in chambers box, courier must buzz chambers for delivery at courtroom doors

If they do not fit in the 'Mandatory Chambers Copies' box, the courier shall buzz chambers and will be met at the courtroom doors to complete the delivery.

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Exhibit binders and electronic copies must be delivered to Judge Kato's Mandatory Chambers Copies box

The three exhibit binders and device(s) containing electronic copies of the exhibits shall be delivered to Judge Kato's 'Mandatory Chambers Copies' box.

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Depositions must be delivered to Judge Kato's Mandatory Chambers Copies box; if too large, courier must buzz chambers for delivery.

The hard copy depositions and device(s) containing electronic copies of the depositions shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box. If they do not fit in the “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, the courier shall buzz chambers and will be met at the courtroom doors to complete the delivery.

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Deliver the three exhibit binders and devices containing electronic exhibits to the Mandatory Chambers Copies box, or buzz chambers for delivery at the courtroom doors if they do not fit.

The three exhibit binders and device(s) containing electronic copies of the exhibits shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box. If they do not fit in the “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, the courier shall buzz chambers and will be met at the courtroom doors to complete the delivery.

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Page 9 | Final Pretrial Conference Order and Stipulation of Facts

Hard-copy depositions and devices containing electronic copies must be delivered to Judge Kato’s Mandatory Chambers Copies box.

The hard copy depositions and device(s) containing electronic copies of the depositions shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box.

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Page 12 | Final Pretrial Conference

Word format copy of proposed order must be emailed to chambers on the day of e-filing.

a copy of the proposed order in Word format shall be e-mailed to chambers at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the day the document is e-filed.

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Page 6 | VII. MOTIONS – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, 3. Proposed Orders

Courtesy copies of fee table must be emailed to opposing counsel and chambers.

The courtesy copies of the table shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to opposing counsel and the Court’s chambers email address at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Page 11 | VIII. ATTORNEY FEES

One mandatory chambers copy required for summary judgment motions, class certification motions, and all associated briefing (oppositions, replies), delivered to Judge Kato’s Mandatory Chambers Copies box in Riverside.

the Court requires (1) one mandatory chambers copy of motions for summary judgment and motions for class certification, as well as any associated briefing, including oppositions and replies

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Page 14 | XV. CHAMBERS COURTESY COPIES

One mandatory chambers copy required for overlength briefs when the court grants leave to file such briefs, delivered to Judge Kato’s Mandatory Chambers Copies box in Riverside.

one mandatory chambers copy of overlength briefs when the Court has granted a party’s request for leave to file an overlength brief

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Page 14 | XV. CHAMBERS COURTESY COPIES

Three copies of the trial witness list must be provided to the CRD on the first day of trial

On the first day of trial, counsel shall provide three copies of witness lists, in the order in which the witnesses may be called to testify to the CRD, in the following form: Witness Name Date Called to Testify 1. John Doe 2. Jane Roe

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Page 7 | Pretrial Filings (Witness List)

Three exhibit binders must be prepared for the CRD, Court, and witness

Counsel shall prepare three exhibit binders: (1) an original for the CRD, which shall be tagged with the appropriate exhibit tags in the upper right hand corner of the first page of each exhibit, (2) one copy for the Court, and (3) one copy for the witness

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Page 8 | Pretrial Filings (Exhibit List, Joint Exhibit Stipulation, and Exhibit Binders)

Three exhibit binders and electronic exhibit copies must be delivered to chambers' Mandatory Chambers Copies box, with alternative delivery if they do not fit.

The three exhibit binders and device(s) containing electronic copies of the exhibits shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box. If they do not fit in the “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, the courier shall buzz chambers and will be met at the courtroom doors to complete the delivery.

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Page 9 | 2. Pretrial Filings

Counsel must provide three copies of the exhibit list to the CRD on the first day of trial.

On the first day of Trial, counsel shall provide three copies of the exhibit list to the CRD.

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Page 9 | 2. Pretrial Filings

Hard copy and electronic deposition copies must be delivered to chambers’ Mandatory Chambers Copies box, or buzz chambers for delivery at courtroom doors if too large.

The hard copy depositions and device(s) containing electronic copies of the depositions shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box. If they do not fit in the “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, the courier shall buzz chambers and will be met at the courtroom doors to complete the delivery.

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Page 12 | IV. FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE, G. Deposition Designations

Mandatory chambers copies must be delivered to specific location.

Chambers copies shall be delivered to Judge Kato’s “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, located on the third floor of the George E. Brown Federal Building, 3470 Twelfth Street, Riverside, CA 92501.

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Chambers copies are generally discouraged but required for summary judgment/class certification motions and overlength briefs.

The Court does not require chambers copies of any motion papers or exhibits and discourages the parties from sending chambers courtesy copies, with the following exceptions: the Court requires (1) one mandatory chambers copy of motions for summary judgment and motions for class certification, as well as any associated briefing, including oppositions and replies, and (2) one mandatory chambers copy of overlength briefs when the Court has granted a party’s request for leave to file an overlength brief.

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Attorney's fees table must be attached, filed electronically, and courtesy copies emailed in editable Excel format to opposing counsel and chambers.

The table shall be attached to the motion and electronically filed. The courtesy copies of the table shall be prepared in Excel, have all restrictions removed so the spreadsheets can be edited, and be emailed to opposing counsel and the Court's chambers email address at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Material may not be designated as confidential if it is public or designation is unnecessary to protect a secrecy interest.

Material may not be designated if it has been made public, or if designation is otherwise unnecessary to protect a secrecy interest.

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Page 3 | C. DESIGNATING PROTECTED MATERIAL

Original documents for inspection need not be designated until inspecting party identifies desired copies; pre-designation material is treated as HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL – ATTORNEY EYES ONLY.

a. A party or non-party that makes original documents or materials available for inspection need not designate them for protection until after the inspecting party has identified which material it would like copied and produced. During the inspection and before the designation, all material shall be treated as HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL – ATTORNEY EYES ONLY. After the inspecting party has identified the documents it wants copied and produced, the producing party must designate the documents, or portions thereof, that qualify for protection under this Order.

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Designators must promptly notify all parties of withdrawn mistaken confidentiality designations.

If a designator learns information or items it designated for protection do not qualify for protection at all or do not qualify for the level of protection initially asserted, that designator must promptly notify all parties it is withdrawing the mistaken designation.

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Page 3 | C. DESIGNATING PROTECTED MATERIAL

Transcripts prepared before the 21-day designation period expires are treated as HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL – ATTORNEY EYES ONLY during that period, then as actually designated.

Any transcript prepared before the expiration of the twenty-one (21) day period for designation shall be treated during that period as if it had been designated HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL – ATTORNEY EYES ONLY unless otherwise agreed. After the expiration of the twenty-one (21) day period, the transcript shall be treated only as actually designated.

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Page 4 | C. DESIGNATING PROTECTED MATERIAL, 2. Manner and Timing of Designation

Designated material may only be used for this litigation and disclosed per order terms.

A receiving party may use designated material only for this litigation. Designated material may be disclosed only to the categories of persons and under the conditions described in this Order.

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Page 4 | E. ACCESS TO DESIGNATED MATERIALS, 1. Basic Principles

Source code that is confidential, proprietary, or trade secret may be designated as HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL – SOURCE CODE.

If production of source code is necessary, a party may designate it as HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL – SOURCE CODE if it is, or includes, confidential, proprietary, or trade secret source code.

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Page 7 | F.1. Designation of Source Code

HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL – SOURCE CODE must be inspected on a secured computer in a secured room, with no copying or recording allowed.

Any HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL – SOURCE CODE produced in discovery shall be made available for inspection, in a format allowing it to be reasonably reviewed and searched, during normal business hours or at other mutually agreeable times, at an office of the designating party’s counsel or another mutually agreeable location. The source code shall be made available for inspection on a secured computer in a secured room, and the inspecting party shall not copy, remove, or recordable device.

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Page 7 | F.2. Location and Supervision of Inspection

Inspecting parties must track source code access, secure paper copies, and limit electronic conversion of paper copies.

The inspecting party shall maintain a record of any individual who has inspected any portion of the source code in electronic or paper form, and shall maintain all paper copies of any printed portions of the source code in a secured, locked area. The inspecting party shall not convert any of the information contained in the paper copies into any electronic format other than for the preparation of a pleading, exhibit, expert report, discovery document, deposition transcript, or other Court document. Any paper copies used during a deposition shall be retrieved at the end of each day and must not be left with a court reporter or any other unauthorized individual.

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Page 8 | F.4. Access Record

Parties may only file designated material under seal with designator permission or court order, must comply with Local Rule 79-5, and explain each document's confidentiality basis.

Without written permission from the designator or a Court order, a party may not file any designated material in the public record in this action. A party seeking to file under seal any designated material must comply with Local Rule 79-5. Filings may be made under seal only pursuant to a Court order authorizing the sealing of the specific material at issue. The fact that a document has been designated under this Order is insufficient to justify filing under seal. Instead, parties must explain the basis for confidentiality of each document sought to be filed under seal.

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Page 10 | J. FILING UNDER SEAL

Inadvertent failure to designate does not waive protection; recipients must treat material per order upon timely correction.

An inadvertent failure to designate does not, standing alone, waive protection under this Order. Upon timely assertion or correction of a designation, all recipients must make reasonable efforts to ensure the material is treated according to this Order.

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Page 4 | C. DESIGNATING PROTECTED MATERIAL, 3. Inadvertent Failures to Designate

Each side limited to 3 motions in limine, must be consolidated; more requires leave.

Each side is limited to three (3) motions in limine, and these motions must be filed as one consolidated motion, as opposed to multiple separate motions. A party seeking to make more than three motions in limine must request leave of court to do so.

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Page 2 | I. MOTIONS

Discovery proceeds during pending motions unless otherwise ordered.

The parties should note that, unless otherwise ordered, discovery will not be stayed while any motion is pending, including any motion to dismiss, stayed pending completion of the Court's mandatory ADR requirement.

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Page 4 | V. DISCOVERY

Counsel should not wait until motion cut-off to file summary judgment motions.

Counsel should not wait until the motion cut-off to file their motion for summary judgment or partial summary judgment.

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Settled cases administratively closed after 30 days without final order.

Upon receipt of oral or written notice that a case has settled, the Court will administratively close the case and if no agreed final order or judgment is thereafter submitted within thirty (30) days, or if no party files a motion to reopen within such time, the case shall, without further order, stand dismissed with prejudice.

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Page 3 | IV. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Before filing a motion to substitute a fictitiously named defendant, plaintiffs must seek consent of all counsel; if denied, file a regularly noticed motion.

If plaintiff(s) want to substitute a defendant for one of the fictitiously named defendants, plaintiff(s) must first seek the consent of counsel for all defendants (and counsel for the fictitiously named party, if that party has separate counsel). If consent is withheld or denied, plaintiff(s) should file a regularly noticed motion.

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Page 12 | Removal

Counsel must meet and confer in person or by telephone at least 7 calendar days before filing a sealing application based on the other party's confidentiality designation.

Accordingly, counsel are ordered to meet and confer in person or by telephone at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the filing of an application wherein the basis for the sealing is that it has been deemed confidential by the other party.

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Page 10 | J. FILING UNDER SEAL

Stipulations or motions to continue discovery deadlines must be separately filed and noticed for hearing before Judge Kato; court disfavors extensions.

any stipulations or motions to continue discovery deadlines shall be separately filed and noticed for hearing before Judge Kato. However, the Court is not inclined to grant any extensions of the discovery or other case-related deadlines.

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Page 5 | V. DISCOVERY

Counsel must meet and confer in real-time per Local Rule 7-3 before filing any motion; letters/email insufficient, non-compliance may result in strike/denial.

Counsel for the parties shall meet and confer pursuant to Local Rule 7-3, which requires “counsel contemplating filing of any motion” to “first contact opposing counsel to discuss thoroughly, preferably in person, the substance of the contemplated motion and any potential resolution.” The parties must discuss in real-time all issues to be raised in the motion, as well as the law and evidence relevant to those issues, so that the parties’ briefing reflects that they are fully cognizant of the other side’s position(s). Letters and e-mail are insufficient to satisfy the prefiling conference requirements of Local Rule 7-3. The Court may strike or summarily deny a motion if counsel fails to adequately meet and confer in good faith.

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Page 6 | VII. MOTIONS – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, 2. Pre-Filing Conference Requirement

Reply briefs are prohibited for ex parte applications and will be stricken unless the court orders otherwise.

Unless otherwise ordered, reply briefs are not allowed and will be stricken.

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Page 9 | 5. Ex Parte Applications

Pending motions in removed cases must be re-noticed per Local Rule 6-1.

Any pending motions must be re-noticed in accordance with Local Rule 6-1.

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Page 11 | IX. CASES REMOVED FROM STATE COURT

Extension requests to identify fictitious defendants must be in the Joint Rule 26(f) Report.

If plaintiff(s) believe (by reason of the necessity for discovery or otherwise) that all fictitiously named defendants cannot be identified within that period, a request to extend the time must be made in the Joint Rule 26(f) Report.

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Page 12 | IX. CASES REMOVED FROM STATE COURT

Substitution of fictitious defendants requires consent of counsel or a noticed motion.

If plaintiff(s) want to substitute a defendant for one of the fictitiously named defendants, plaintiff(s) must first seek the consent of counsel for all defendants (and counsel for the fictitiously named party, if that party has separate counsel). If consent is withheld or denied, plaintiff(s) should file a regularly noticed motion.

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Page 12 | IX. CASES REMOVED FROM STATE COURT

Counsel must meet and confer prior to or at the Rule 16-2 Meeting to agree on joint jury instructions and verdict forms.

Prior to or at the time of the Rule 16-2 meeting, counsel shall meet and confer with the goal of reaching agreement as to one set of joint, undisputed jury instructions and one joint, undisputed verdict form or set of verdict forms.

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Page 10 | 2. Pretrial Filings D. Final Pretrial Conference Order and Stipulation of Facts

All parties must attend personal settlement conference before trial.

No case will proceed to trial unless all parties, including the principals of all corporate parties, have appeared personally at a settlement conference under the Court-Directed Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") Program (Local Rule 16-15.4) and complied with Local Rule 16-15.5.

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Page 3 | IV. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Pre-filing conference required for all motions; real-time discussion required; letters/emails insufficient.

Counsel for the parties shall meet and confer pursuant to Local Rule 7-3, which requires “counsel contemplating filing of any motion” to “first contact opposing contemplated motion and any potential resolution.” The parties must discuss in real-time all issues to be raised in the motion, as well as the law and evidence relevant to those issues, so that the parties’ briefing reflects that they are fully cognizant of the other side’s position(s). Letters and e-mail are insufficient to satisfy the prefiling conference requirements of Local Rule 7-3. The notice of motion must include a statement of compliance with Local Rule 7-3. The Court may strike or summarily deny a motion if counsel fails to adequately meet and confer in good faith.

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Class certification motion due within 100 days of scheduling conference.

The parties in a putative class action are to act diligently and begin discovery immediately, so that the motion for class certification can be filed expeditiously. For any action purporting to commence a class action, other than an action subject to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, plaintiff(s) shall file a motion for class certification no later than 100 days from the date of the scheduling conference. This deadline will be continued only upon a showing of due diligence and good cause.

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At least 2 weeks required between reply filing and hearing date.

Adherence to the timing requirements is mandatory for chambers’ preparation of motion matters. The parties may stipulate to a different briefing schedule, so long as the schedule provides at least two weeks between the filing of the reply and the hearing date.

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Parties must confer in good faith as required by Local Rule 7-3 before filing motions to dismiss or strike, particularly where pleading defects could be cured 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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Replies in connection with motions in limine will not be accepted.

Replies will not be accepted.

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Parties may stipulate to a different briefing schedule if at least two weeks elapse between reply filing and hearing date.

The parties may stipulate to a different briefing schedule, so long as the schedule provides at least two weeks between the filing of the reply and the hearing date.

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Page 6 | VII. MOTIONS – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, 1. Time for Filing and Hearing Motions

Continuance/extension requests must be submitted at least 5 court days before the scheduled date, include a declaration showing good cause and a proposed order, and disclose prior continuance requests; requests without a declaration are rejected.

Counsel must submit any request for a continuance or extension of time no later than five (5) court days prior to the expiration of the scheduled date. Requests to continue dates that have passed will be denied. Stipulations extending scheduling dates set by this Court are not effective unless approved by the Court. The caption of any request for a continuance or extension of time shall indicate how many previous extensions have been requested (e.g., First, Second, Third, etc. Request for Extension). Counsel requesting a continuance must submit a properly noticed motion or stipulation, with a detailed declaration that demonstrates good cause as to why the change in the date is essential, and a proposed order. The motion or stipulation must also indicate whether there have been any previous requests for continuances and whether those requests were granted or denied by the Court. Any continuances that are requested without an accompanying declaration will be rejected without further notice to the parties.

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Page 8 | VII. MOTIONS – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Requests to extend time to identify fictitiously named defendants must be made in the Joint Rule 26(f) Report and state reasons.

If plaintiff(s) believe (by reason of the necessity for discovery or otherwise) that all fictitiously named defendants cannot be identified within that period, a request to extend the time must be made in the Joint Rule 26(f) Report. Counsel should state the reasons why fictitiously named defendants have not been identified and served.

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Discovery (except depositions) must be initiated at least 45 days before the discovery cut-off date.

Counsel shall initiate all discovery other than depositions at least forty-five (45) days before the cut-off date.

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Motions must be filed at least 28 days before the motion hearing cut-off date.

Judge Kato hears motions in civil cases on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. The cut-off date for hearing motions is the last day on which motions will be heard, i.e., the motion must be filed at least twenty-eight (28) days before the deadline in accordance with the requirements of Local Rule 6-1.

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Page 2 | Motion Hearing Schedule

Withdrawal of motion or opposition must be filed and served at least 7 days before the hearing.

Any moving party who intends to withdraw the motion before the hearing date shall file and serve a withdrawal of the motion, not later than seven (7) days preceding the hearing. Any opposing party who no longer intends to oppose the motion, shall file and serve a withdrawal of the opposition, not later than seven (7) days preceding the hearing.

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Page 2 | Motion Hearing Schedule

Discovery cut-off is the last date to complete discovery and hear discovery motions.

The discovery cut-off is the last date to complete discovery. It is also the last day for hearing any discovery motion.

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Page 2 | Discovery

ADR proceeding must be scheduled within 90 days (Procedure 1) or 60 days (Procedures 2-3) of Order.

The parties shall schedule their ADR proceeding as soon as reasonable, but (1) no later than ninety (90) days prior to the ADR deadline, if the Court has ordered the parties to participate in ADR Procedure No. 1, and (2) no later than sixty (60) days after the entry of this Order, if the Court has ordered the parties to participate in ADR Procedure Nos. 2 or 3.

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Settlement notification required by Wednesday before Monday trial date.

In all cases set for jury trial, the parties must notify the Court, no later than the Wednesday preceding the Monday trial date, of any settlement, so that the necessary arrangements can be made to bring in a different case for trial or notify the members of the public who would otherwise be reporting for jury duty that their services are no longer needed.

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Motions in criminal cases must be filed 28 days (electronic) or 31 days (non-electronic) before hearing.

Judge Kato hears motions in criminal cases on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. All pretrial motions, including motions to suppress evidence, motions to bifurcate or sever, motions challenging introduction of Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b) evidence, and motions in limine, shall be filed and served on all other counsel in accordance with the requirements of Local Civil Rule 6-1, i.e., at least 28 days before the date set for hearing, if the motion is served electronically or personally on opposing counsel, and at least 31 days before the scheduled hearing date if not served electronically or personally.

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Opposition and reply memoranda must be filed before the hearing date.

Opposition and reply memoranda shall be filed and served in compliance before the hearing date, respectively.

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Motions in limine must be noticed for hearing by Pretrial Conference date.

All motions in limine and other trial-related motions must be noticed properly for hearing no later than the date of the Pretrial Conference.

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Requests to continue trial or change plea hearing must be filed 3 weeks before scheduled date.

Counsel or parties appearing pro se must file any requests to continue the trial date or requests for a change of plea hearing at least three (3) weeks before the scheduled trial date.

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Dispositive motions must be noticed for hearing by the motion hearing cut-off, typically 56 days after discovery closes.

All dispositive motions shall be noticed for hearing on or before the motion hearing cut-off, which will typically be approximately 56 days (8 weeks) after the close of discovery.

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Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement must be filed within 7 days after completing claim construction discovery.

No later than seven days after the completion of claim construction discovery, the parties shall complete and file a Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement.

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Parties must exchange proposed claim constructions within 14 days after Section III.A lists exchange.

No later than 14 days after the exchange of the Section III.A lists, the parties shall simultaneously exchange proposed constructions of each term identified by either party for claim construction.

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Parties must exchange claim terms for construction within 14 days of Sections II.D and II.E disclosures.

No later than 14 days after service of the Sections II.D and II.E disclosures, each party shall serve on each other party a list of claim terms the party contends should be construed by the Court and identify any claim term the party contends should be governed by 35 U.S.C. § 112(f).

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Claim construction discovery must be completed within 28 days after Section III.B material service.

No later than 28 days after service of the material required by Section III.B, the parties shall complete all discovery desired for claim construction, including any depositions of fact and expert witnesses regarding claim construction.

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Continuance/extension requests must be filed 5 court days prior, include good cause declaration, previous request history, and proposed order; stipulations require court approval.

Requests for continuances will not be granted routinely. Counsel must submit any request for a continuance or extension of time no later than five (5) court days prior to the expiration of the scheduled date. Requests to continue dates that have passed will be denied. Stipulations extending scheduling dates set by this Court are not effective unless approved by the Court. The caption of any request for a continuance or extension of time shall indicate how many previous extensions have been requested (e.g., First, Second, Third, etc. Request for Extension). Counsel requesting a continuance must submit a properly noticed motion or stipulation, with a detailed declaration that demonstrates good cause as to why the change in the date is essential, and a proposed order. The motion or stipulation must also indicate whether there have been any previous requests for continuances and whether those requests were granted or denied by the Court. Any continuances that are requested without an accompanying declaration will be rejected without further notice to the parties. If it is necessary to file an ex parte application seeking an extension of any deadlines, the application must be accompanied by a declaration setting forth the reasons for the requested extension of time. The declaration must also indicate whether there have been any previous requests for continuances and whether those requests were granted or denied by the Court. The Court sets firm dates and will not change them without a showing of good cause. Such a showing generally requires unforeseeable circumstances and a showing

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Page 8 | Continuances or Extensions of Time

Motion for review of magistrate judge's ruling must be filed within 14 days.

Any party may file and serve a motion for review and reconsideration before this Court. See L.R. 72-2. The moving party must file and serve the motion within fourteen (14) days of service of a written ruling or an oral ruling that the magistrate judge states will not be followed by a written ruling.

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Page 4 | V. DISCOVERY

Continuance requests must be submitted 5 court days before deadline.

Counsel must submit any request for a continuance or extension of time no later than five (5) court days prior to the expiration of the scheduled date.

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Good cause requires unforeseeable circumstances and diligence in discovery.

Such a showing generally requires unforeseeable circumstances and a showing of diligence by the parties in pursuing discovery.

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Court dates are firm and require good cause to change.

The Court sets firm dates and will not change them without a showing of good cause.

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Court will not rule on TRO/injunction for at least 24 hours after service unless excused.

The Court will not rule on any application for such relief for at least twenty-four hours after the party subject to the requested order has been served, unless service is excused.

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Counsel who need to install their own equipment must notify the CRD by 4:00 p.m. seven days before trial.

If counsel for any party need to arrange for the installation of their own equipment, such as video monitors, notebooks, or overhead projectors, counsel shall notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk (“CRD”) no later than 4:00 p.m. seven (7) days before trial so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

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Page 5 | FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE

All counsel and pro se parties must arrive 30 minutes before trial start time each day.

The Court sets firm trial dates. Counsel or any parties appearing pro se shall arrive at the courtroom not later than half an hour before the start of trial each day of trial.

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Court reserves 30 minutes before trial for matters outside jury presence; counsel must raise such matters during this time.

The Court reserves that time to handle legal and administrative matters outside the presence of the jury. Counsel shall anticipate matters that may need discussion or hearing outside the presence of the jury and to raise them during this period.

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Counsel must seek court permission to speak off the record with opposing counsel.

Counsel must ask the Court for permission to talk off the record in order to speak with opposing counsel;

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Counsel must confer with opposing counsel before making offers or stipulations.

Counsel shall not make an offer or stipulation unless he or she has conferred with opposing counsel and believes that the stipulation will be accepted.

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Equipment installation requests must be made to Courtroom Deputy Clerk by 4:00 p.m. five business days before trial.

If counsel for any party needs to arrange for the installation of its own equipment, such as video monitors, tape or compact disk players, notebooks, or overhead projectors, counsel shall notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. five business days before trial so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

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Proposed stipulations must be explained to defendant(s) in advance.

A proposed stipulation should be explained to the defendant(s) in advance;

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Counsel must address all remarks to the Court, not to clerk, reporter, or opposing counsel.

Counsel shall address all remarks to the Court and should not address directly the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, the Court Reporter, or opposing counsel.

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The parties must send the electronic jury instruction and verdict form versions to the specified chambers email address.

In addition to filing the agreed-upon and disputed jury instructions and proposed verdict form(s), the parties must submit electronic versions (Word format) of both the agreed-upon and disputed jury instructions and the proposed verdict form(s) to the Court at the following e-mail address: kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Court must be notified of motion resolution/withdrawal/non-opposition no later than 7 days before hearing.

If the parties are able to resolve the issue, or if a party intends to withdraw or declines to oppose a motion, the Court must be notified as soon as possible, but no later than seven days before the hearing date.

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Page 6 | VII. MOTIONS – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, 1. Time for Filing and Hearing Motions

Parties not opposing an ex parte application must notify CRD within 24 hours of service.

If a party does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, the party must inform the CRD as soon as possible but not later than twenty-four hours following service.

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Page 9 | 5. Ex Parte Applications

Counsel may only contact chambers staff if chambers initiates contact; deputy clerk can be contacted via email at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov, all counsel must be included on such communications, and counsel should list contact info on all papers.

Counsel must not attempt to contact the Court or its chambers staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means unless contact has been first initiated by chambers staff. Counsel may contact the courtroom deputy clerk with appropriate inquiries. The preferred method of communication with the courtroom deputy clerk is through the Court’s chambers email address at kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. All counsel shall be included on any communications with the courtroom deputy clerk. In addition, to facilitate communication with the courtroom deputy clerk, counsel should list their email addresses along with their telephone numbers on all papers.

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Chambers email address for submission of electronic jury instruction and verdict form versions is kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

the parties must submit electronic versions (Word format) of both the agreed-upon and disputed jury instructions and the proposed verdict form(s) to the Court at the following e-mail address: kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Page 10 | 2. Pretrial Filings D. Final Pretrial Conference Order and Stipulation of Facts

Non-opposing parties must inform CRD within 24 hours of ex parte service.

If a party does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, the party must inform the CRD as soon as possible but not later than twenty-four hours following service.

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Ex parte contact with chambers is prohibited unless initiated by chambers staff.

Counsel must not attempt to contact the Court or its chambers staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means unless contact has been first initiated by chambers staff.

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Sanctions may be imposed for ex parte application misuse.

Sanctions may be imposed for misuse

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Ex parte applications not meeting Local Rule 7-19 requirements will be rejected.

Applications that do not meet the requirements set forth in Local Rule 7-19 will not be considered.

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Ex parte applications must be served by email or hand delivery with 24-hour response time (business days only).

The moving party shall file and serve the opposing party by electronic mail or hand delivery and shall notify the opposing party that opposing papers must be filed not later than twenty-four hours following such electronic mail or hand service. The twenty-four-hour clock runs on business days only.

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All counsel must be included on communications with courtroom deputy clerk.

All counsel shall be included on any communications with the courtroom deputy clerk.

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Ex parte relief requires showing of irreparable prejudice and lack of fault.

A party seeking ex parte relief must show: (1) “the moving party’s cause will be irreparably prejudiced if the underlying motion is heard according to regular noticed motion procedures”; and (2) “the moving party is without fault in creating the crisis that requires ex parte relief,” or “the crisis occurred as a result of excusable neglect.”

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Civil motions heard Thursdays at 9:30 AM; check website for closed dates.

This Court hears civil motions on Thursdays, beginning at 9:30 a.m. If Thursday is a court holiday, motions will be heard on the next Thursday. It is not necessary to clear a hearing date with the Court Clerk before filing a motion. Counsel must check the Court’s website for Closed Motion Dates. If the motion date selected is not available, the Court will issue a minute order continuing the date.

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The list of unusual words, phrases, and spellings should be emailed to the CRD at the specified address.

This information should be emailed to the CRD at 22 kk_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Page 12 | Final Pretrial Conference

If the deposition materials do not fit in the Mandatory Chambers Copies box, the courier must buzz chambers for delivery at the courtroom doors.

If they do not fit in the “Mandatory Chambers Copies” box, the courier shall buzz chambers and will be met at the courtroom doors to complete the delivery.

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Page 12 | Final Pretrial Conference

The Court encourages lead counsel to give newer attorneys opportunities to argue and examine witnesses at trial.

The Court strongly encourages lead counsel to permit newer attorneys to present argument and/or examine witnesses at trial.

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Lead counsel encouraged to allow newer attorneys to present argument or examine witnesses at trial.

The Court strongly encourages lead counsel to permit newer attorneys to present argument and/or examine witnesses at trial.

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Page 5 | 1. Matters to be Discussed at the Final Pretrial Conference