Judge Sunshine S. Sykes

Answers previously filed in state court must be e-filed in this Court, either as an exhibit to the Notice of Removal or as a separate filing.

Any answers filed in state court must be e-filed in this Court, either as an exhibit to the Notice of Removal or as a separate filing.

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Page 2 | I. GENERAL - Removed Actions

Pro se litigants may submit documents for filing through the Court's EDSS online portal in PDF format instead of delivering paper to the Clerk's Office.

Pro se litigants—that is, parties who are not represented by an attorney—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 4 | II. FILINGS

All documents except sealed or in camera filings must be filed electronically per Central District Local Rules.

Except for documents filed under seal or in camera, every document must be filed electronically in such a way that it is clear from the docketing entry to which defendant(s) it applies. Counsel must follow the Central District’s Local Rules and General Orders concerning electronic filing, unless superseded by this Order.

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Page 3 | C. Filings

Answers filed in state court must be e-filed in this Court as an exhibit to the Notice of Removal or as a separate filing.

Any answers filed in state court must be e-filed in this Court, either as an exhibit to the Notice of Removal or as a separate filing.

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Page 2 | I. GENERAL

Counsel must electronically file all civil filings per FRCP 5(d)(3) and Local Rule 5-4.

Counsel must file all civil filings pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 5(d)(3) and Local Rule 5-4.

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Page 4 | II. FILINGS

Pro se litigants may file electronically via EDSS using PDF format.

Pro se litigants—that is, parties who are not represented by an attorney—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 4 | II. FILINGS

The fact discovery cut-off and last day to hear discovery motions is 27 weeks before the FPTC, and may be no later than the deadline for filing dispositive motions.

Fact Discovery Cut-Off (Last Day to Hear Discovery Motions) (no later than deadline for filing dispositive motions) 27 weeks before FPTC

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Page 4 | Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates

Motions in limine must be filed six weeks before the FPTC.

Deadline to File Motions in Limine 6 weeks before FPTC

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Page 4 | Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed four weeks before the FPTC.

Deadline for Oppositions to Motions in Limine 4 weeks before FPTC

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Page 4 | Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates

The last date to hear a motion to amend pleadings or add parties is six weeks after the Scheduling Conference.

Last Date to Hear Motion to Amend Pleadings or Add Parties 6 weeks after Scheduling Conference

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Page 4 | Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates

Any amended Joint Witness List must be filed and emailed to Chambers by noon on the Friday before trial.

Any Amended Joint Witness List must be filed and emailed to Chambers by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the Friday before trial.

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Page 7 | 3. Joint Witness List

All deadlines in the schedule must fall on a Friday.

Note: All deadlines must be on Fridays.

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Page 4 | Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates

Unless otherwise ordered, the parties must file the Joint Rule 26(f) Report no later than two weeks before the Scheduling Conference, and an untimely or nonconforming report may result in sanctions.

Unless otherwise ordered, no later than two (2) weeks before the Scheduling Conference, the parties must file a Joint Rule 26(f) Report

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Page 9 | V. SCHEDULING

A motion for review and reconsideration of a Magistrate Judge's ruling must be filed and served within two weeks of service of the written ruling (or qualifying oral ruling).

Any party may file and serve a motion for review and reconsideration before this Court. See Local Rule 72-2. The moving party must file and serve the motion within two (2) weeks 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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Applications to seal must be filed at least two weeks (14 calendar days) before the anticipated motion is filed.

All applications to seal must be filed at least two weeks before the anticipated motion is filed.

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Oppositions to class certification motions must be filed at least 5 weeks before the hearing date.

Opposition: Must be filed at least 5 weeks before the hearing date.

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Page 17 | Motions for Class Certification

Any class certification briefing schedule must give the Court at least 4 weeks between the reply deadline and the hearing date.

Any briefing schedule must provide the Court at least 4 weeks between the reply deadline and the hearing date.

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Page 17 | Motions for Class Certification

Motions for class certification must be filed at least 7 weeks before the hearing date.

Motions for Class Certification: Must be filed at least 7 weeks before the hearing date.

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Page 17 | Motions for Class Certification

Replies in support of class certification motions must be filed at least 4 weeks before the hearing date.

Reply: Must be filed at least 4 weeks before the hearing date.

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Page 17 | Motions for Class Certification

Motions for summary judgment must be filed at least seven weeks before the hearing date.

Motions for Summary Judgment: Must be filed at least seven (7) weeks before the hearing date.

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Page 18 | Summary Judgment Motions

Replies in support of summary judgment motions must be filed at least four weeks before the hearing date.

Reply: Must be filed at least four (4) weeks before the hearing date.

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Page 18 | Summary Judgment Motions

Oppositions to summary judgment motions must be filed at least five weeks before the hearing date.

Opposition: Must be filed at least five (5) weeks before the hearing date.

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Page 18 | Summary Judgment Motions

In ERISA cases, a court trial (ordinarily limited to oral argument on the administrative record) will be scheduled within six months of the original complaint's filing, unless good cause for additional time is shown in the status report.

A court trial, ordinarily limited to oral argument on the administrative record, will be scheduled within six (6) months from the filing of the original complaint, unless good cause for additional time is shown in the status report.

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Page 22 | IX. OTHER MATTERS

Bankruptcy appeals are deemed under submission upon filing of the appellant's reply brief and are decided on the papers, usually without a hearing.

The matter is deemed under submission on the filing of the appellant’s reply brief. The Court considers bankruptcy appeals on the papers and usually does not set these matters for hearing.

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Page 22 | IX. OTHER MATTERS

Motions in limine must be scheduled for hearing one week before the Final Pretrial Conference date per the Scheduling Worksheet.

Motions in limine must be scheduled for hearing one (1) week before the Final Pretrial Conference date as detailed in the Scheduling Worksheet.

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Page 17 | Motions in Limine

A copy of the proposed order in Word format must be emailed to Chambers on the same day the proposed order is filed.

In addition, a copy of the proposed order in Word format must be emailed to Chambers on the day the document is filed.

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Page 6 | I. General Requirements

A party withdrawing a motion or no longer opposing one must promptly file and serve a notice of withdrawal.

Per Local Rule 7-16, any moving party who intends to withdraw its motion prior to the hearing date, or any opposing party who no longer intends to oppose a motion, must promptly file and serve a notice of withdrawal of the motion or opposition.

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Page 7 | 2. Withdrawal of and Non-Opposition to Pretrial Motions

Plaintiff's counsel must immediately serve the civil standing order on all parties and their attorneys, including any newly added parties.

Plaintiff's counsel must serve this Order immediately on all parties and/or their attorney(s), including any new parties to the action.

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Page 2 | Preamble

Plaintiff must promptly serve the complaint per FRCP 4 and comply with Local Rule 5-3 for all proofs of service.

The plaintiff must promptly serve the complaint in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4 and must comply with Local Rule 5-3 with respect to all proofs of service.

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Page 2 | I. GENERAL - Service of the Complaint

In actions removed to this Court, Defendant's counsel must immediately serve the standing order on all other parties.

If this action came to the Court through noticed removal, Defendant's counsel must immediately serve this Order on all other parties.

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Page 2 | Preamble

Ex parte applications must be served electronically if possible, with exempt defendants receiving fax or personal service, and service deemed complete upon e-filing.

The moving party must serve the opposing party electronically, if possible. A party is considered served once the ex parte application has been e-filed. All parties registered for electronic service are sent a notification of ECF filing each time a document is e-filed with a link to the document for one free view. Defendants exempt from electronic service must be served the ex parte application by facsimile or personal service. See Local Criminal Rules 49-1.2, 49-1.3.2(b); Local Civil Rule 5-3.

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Page 9 | Ex Parte Applications

Counsel must comply with specified Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure for discovery, and the government must promptly produce Brady/Giglio evidence to the defense.

Counsel must comply with all notice and discovery obligations set forth in Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 12, 12.1–12.4, 15, and 16. The government must promptly produce to counsel for the defendant any evidence falling within the scope of Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), Giglio v. United States, 405 U.S. 150 (1972), Roviaro v. United States, 353 U.S. 53 (1957), and United States v. Henthorn, 931 F.2d 29 (9th Cir. 1991).

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Page 10 | E. Notice and Discovery

Government counsel must disclose existence/non-existence of electronic surveillance evidence and government informant testimony to defense counsel.

Counsel for the government must also disclose to counsel for the defendant the existence or non-existence of (1) evidence obtained by electronic surveillance and (2) testimony by a government informant.

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Page 11 | GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Bail review requests under 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(2)(b) must be served on opposing counsel and Pretrial Services.

Any request for bail review made under 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(2)(b) based on changed circumstances or information not previously presented to the Magistrate Judge must be addressed in the first instance to the Magistrate Judge and must be served on both opposing counsel and Pretrial Services.

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Page 11 | GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Amended witness lists must be filed, emailed to Chambers in Word format by noon on Friday before trial.

Any Amended Witness List must be filed and emailed to Chambers in Word format by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the Friday before trial.

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Page 12 | III. B. Witness Lists

Amended exhibit lists must be filed, emailed to Chambers in Word format by noon on Friday before trial.

Any Amended Exhibit List must be filed and emailed to Chambers in Word format by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the Friday before trial.

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Page 12 | III. C. Exhibit Lists

Counsel must provide approved sentencing videos and transcripts to opposing counsel at least 21 days before the sentencing hearing.

If permission is granted, counsel must provide the video and a transcript to opposing counsel at least twenty-one (21) days before the sentencing hearing.

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Page 23 | VI. SENTENCING A. Original Sentencing

The party offering deposition evidence must serve the joint index on all parties when lodging it under L.R. 32-1.

d. and, at the time of lodging under L.R. 32-1, the party 3 offering the evidence must serve and file a joint index on all 4 parties and the Court that reflects (1) the portions of the 5 depositions offered, (2) which party is offering them, (3) the pages and lines being offered, (4) any objections to each designation, and (5) the grounds for all objections.

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Page 20 | Requirements for Pretrial Documents

Plaintiff must serve the complaint per FRCP 4 and comply with Local Rule 5-3 for proofs of service.

The plaintiff must promptly serve the complaint in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4 and must comply with Local Rule 5-3 with respect to all proofs of service.

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Page 2 | I. GENERAL

Plaintiff's counsel must serve the standing order immediately on all parties; in removed actions, defendant's counsel must serve it.

Plaintiff's counsel must serve this Order immediately on all parties and/or their attorney(s), including any new parties to the action. If this action came to the Court through noticed removal, Defendant's counsel must immediately serve this Order on all other parties.

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Page 2 | I. GENERAL

Plaintiff must serve operative complaint on all defendants promptly if not already served, and file proofs of service within 3 calendar days of service.

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 | ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE

Defendants must timely serve and file responsive pleadings in compliance with Local Rule 5-3.2.

Defendants also shall timely serve and file their responsive pleadings and comply with the requirements of Local Rule 5-3.2.

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Page 1 | ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE

Counsel must deliver a copy of this order and the court's scheduling order to their clients.

Counsel are ordered to deliver to their clients a copy of this Order and of the Court’s Scheduling Order, which will contain the schedule the Court sets at the Scheduling Conference.

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Page 7 | IV. Disclosures to Clients

Plaintiff's counsel (or defendant's counsel if plaintiff pro se) must provide this order to parties appearing after order date or known but not yet entered.

Plaintiff’s counsel or, if Plaintiff is appearing pro se, Defendant’s counsel, shall provide this Order to any parties who first appear after the date of this Order and to parties who are known to exist but have not yet entered appearances.

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Page 7 | III. Notice to be Provided by Counsel

A mandatory chambers copy of all motions in limine and associated exhibits must be provided in a three-ring binder.

The Mandatory Chambers Copy of all motions in limine and associated exhibits must be provided in a three-ring binder.

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Page 7 | 1. Motions in Limine

One mandatory chambers copy is required only for specified filed documents (class certification, class approval, summary judgment motions, and others listed).

The Court requires one (1) mandatory chambers copy of only the following filed documents: motion(s) for class certification; motion(s) for preliminary approval of class action; motion(s) for final approval of class action; motion(s) for summary

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Page 4 | II. FILINGS

Failure to deliver a fully compliant mandatory chambers copy may result in rescheduling of related hearings and sanctions; pro se parties are exempt.

If the filing party and its counsel fail to deliver a Mandatory Chambers Copy in full compliance with this Order and Local Rule 11-3, the Court may, on its own motion, reschedule any related hearing and impose sanctions. Pro se parties are exempt from this requirement.

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Page 5 | II. FILINGS

Courtesy copies must include any applicable proposed orders and use tabs or dividers to separate filings, declarations, and exhibits.

Courtesy Copies must contain any applicable Proposed Orders and include tabs and/or dividers to separate any filings, declarations, or exhibits.

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Page 5 | II. FILINGS

Chambers copies must be placed in the Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 2 (2nd floor, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, CA) no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first day after filing.

Chambers Copies must be delivered to the “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first day following the filing.

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Page 5 | II. FILINGS

Counsel must deliver chambers copies of the motion for review papers and responses to the Magistrate Judge.

Counsel must provide the Magistrate Judge with chambers copies of the moving papers and responses.

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Mandatory chambers copies of discovery-related papers must be delivered to the assigned Magistrate Judge, and parties must not deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes' chambers.

Judge explicitly waives the Mandatory Chambers Copy rule, Counsel must deliver Mandatory Chambers Copies of discovery-related papers to the assigned Magistrate Judge. Parties are not to deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes' chambers.

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An additional copy of the redlined pleading must be emailed to Chambers (SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov) on the same day the amended pleading is filed electronically; absent good cause, failure to comply results in the amended pleading being struck.

An additional copy of the redlined pleading must be provided to Chambers by email at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov on the same day that the amended pleading is filed electronically.

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Page 16 | VIII. MOTIONS: SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS - Motions to Amend

Joint trial binder must be delivered to Courtesy Box by 5:00 PM on trial filing due date.

Additionally, parties must deliver a joint trial binder containing all pretrial documents, indexed and with accompanying table of contents, to the “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m on the day trial filings are due.

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Page 6 | Trial Preparation

Mandatory chambers copies of motions in limine and exhibits must be tabbed, in a three-ring binder, and combined in a 3-inch binder if possible.

The Mandatory Chambers Copy of all motions in limine and associated exhibits must be provided in a three-ring binder. The government’s and Defendants’ motions should be placed together in a single 3-inch binder if possible; if these materials do not fit easily into a 3-inch binder, the parties may submit separate binders. In either case, each motion should be tabbed and accompanied by the corresponding Memorandum of Opposition.

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Page 10 | D. Motions in Limine

Joint Statement of the Case must be emailed to Chambers before voir dire commences.

The parties must file and email to Chambers a Joint Statement of the Case for the Court to read to the prospective jurors before commencement of voir dire.

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Page 15 | Voir Dire

Government must deliver three copies each of indictment/information and witness list to CRD on the first day of trial.

The government must present the following materials to the CRD the first day of trial: 1. Three (3) copies of the indictment/information; 2. Three (3) copies of the government’s witness list;

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Page 16 | IV. TRIAL PROCEDURES B. Timing of Government Materials

USB flash drives with exhibits must be delivered to Judge Sykes’ Courtesy Box outside Courtroom 2.

The USB flash drive should be delivered to Judge Sykes’ “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501.

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Page 18 | D. Trial Exhibits

The parties must deliver a joint, indexed trial binder containing all pretrial documents and a table of contents to the Courtesy Box by 5:00 p.m. on the day trial filings are due.

Additionally, parties must deliver a joint trial binder containing all pretrial documents, indexed and with accompanying table of contents, to the “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m on the day trial filings are due.

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Page 6 | A. Requirements for Pretrial Documents

One mandatory chambers copy required for class certification, preliminary/final approval of class action, and summary judgment motions.

All original filings are to be filed electronically pursuant to Local Rule 5.4. The Court requires one (1) mandatory chambers copy of only the following filed documents: motion(s) for class certification; motion(s) for preliminary approval of class action; motion(s) for final approval of class action; motion(s) for summary

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Page 4 | Mandatory Chambers Courtesy Copies

Chambers copies must be delivered to courtesy box by 5:00 PM next day

Chambers Copies must be delivered to the “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United States District Court, 3470 12th Street, Riverside, California 92501, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first day following the filing.

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Page 5 | II. FILINGS

No courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes' chambers.

Parties are not to deliver courtesy copies of discovery documents to Judge Sykes' chambers.

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Mandatory chambers copies required for discovery papers unless waived.

Unless the assigned Magistrate Judge explicitly waives the Mandatory Chambers Copy rule, Counsel must deliver Mandatory Chambers Copies of discovery-related papers to the assigned Magistrate Judge.

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One mandatory chambers copy required for motions for class certification, preliminary/final class action approval, and summary judgment.

All original filings are to be filed electronically pursuant to Local Rule 5.4. The Court requires one (1) mandatory chambers copy of only the following filed documents: motion(s) for class certification; motion(s) for preliminary approval of class action; motion(s) for final approval of class action; motion(s) for summary judgment;

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Page 4 | II. FILINGS

Applications to file documents under seal are governed by Local Rule 79-5, and parties must comply with all of its provisions, including the procedures in Rule 79-5.2.2.

Local Rule 79-5 governs applications to file documents under seal. Local Rule 79-5.2.2 explains how to apply to file under seal and how to proceed if leave is granted. Parties must comply with all provisions of Local Rule 79-5.

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Page 12 | VII. MOTIONS: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - Under Seal Filings

For each document or information sought to be sealed, the party must identify the factual and/or legal justification establishing good cause or compelling reasons for protection.

For each document or other type of information a party seeks to file under seal, the party must identify the factual and/or legal justification that establishes "good cause" or "compelling reasons" for the information to be protected.

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Page 12 | VII. MOTIONS: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - Under Seal Filings

The compelling reasons sealing standard applies when the sealed document or its attached motion is more than tangentially related to the merits of the case.

The "compelling reasons" standard applies when either the document itself or the motion to which the document is attached is more than tangentially related to the merits of the case.

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Page 12 | VII. MOTIONS: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - Under Seal Filings

Documents redactable with reasonable effort should not be wholly sealed; parties must file a complete version under seal plus a redacted public version omitting only court-authorized portions.

Documents that are not confidential or privileged in their entirety should not be filed under seal if the confidential portions can be redacted and filed separately with a reasonable amount of effort. The parties should file a complete version of the documents under seal and a redacted version for public viewing, omitting only the portions that the Court has authorized to be filed under seal.

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All applications to seal must comply with Local Rule 79-5.

Local Rule 79-5 governs applications to file documents under seal. Local Rule granted. Parties must comply with all provisions of Local Rule 79-5.

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Page 3 | D. Applications to File Under Seal

Parties must provide good cause or compelling reasons justification for each document sought to be filed under seal.

For each document or other type of information a party seeks to file under seal, the party must identify the factual and/or legal justification that establishes “good cause” or “compelling reasons” for the information to be protected.

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Page 4 | D. Applications to File Under Seal

Partially confidential documents must be redacted and filed publicly, with full version filed under seal.

Documents that are not confidential or privileged in their entirety should not be filed under seal if the confidential portions can be redacted and filed separately with a reasonable amount of effort. The parties should file a complete version of the documents under seal and a redacted version for public viewing, omitting only the portions that the Court has authorized to be filed under seal.

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Page 4 | D. Applications to File Under Seal

Parties must meet and confer before filing sealing applications; joint applications encouraged for multiple items.

The parties must also meet and confer before filing an application to seal. If the parties intend to file multiple applications to seal, they are encouraged to file a joint application to seal that identifies (1) the record evidence that all parties agree should be sealed and (2)

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Page 4 | D. Applications to File Under Seal

Sealing standard is compelling reasons for documents related to case merits, good cause otherwise.

The “compelling reasons” standard applies when either the document itself or the motion to which the document is attached is more than tangentially related to the merits of the case. When the document is attached to a motion that is unrelated or only tangentially related to the merits of the case, “a party need only satisfy the less exacting ‘good cause’ standard.”

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Page 4 | D. Applications to File Under Seal

Each item sought to be sealed requires individual justification; blanket claims are denied.

Sealing must be justified for each individual item. Blanket claims of confidentiality will result in the application to seal being denied.

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Page 4 | D. Applications to File Under Seal

Sealing applications with meritless requests will be denied.

Counsel are strongly encouraged to consider carefully whether sealing or redaction is absolutely required for a given piece of evidence or argument. An application to seal that includes meritless requests to seal or redact documents will be denied.

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Page 4 | D. Applications to File Under Seal

Sentencing documents may only be filed under seal if compliant with Section 1(D), and must be accompanied by a redacted version with deletion justifications.

The Court does not permit sentencing documents to be filed under seal except those that comply with the standards discussed above in Section 1(D). Any documents filed under seal should be accompanied by a redacted version, omitting confidential information and providing a justification for each deletion (e.g., “medical information”).

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Page 23 | VI. SENTENCING A. Original Sentencing

Applications to seal must be filed at least two weeks before the motion.

All applications to seal must be filed at least two weeks before the anticipated motion is filed.

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Page 13 | Sealing Requirements

Redact confidential portions instead of sealing entire documents when possible.

Documents that are not confidential or privileged in their entirety should not be filed under seal if the confidential portions can be redacted and filed separately with a reasonable amount of effort. The parties should file a complete version of the documents under seal and a redacted version for public viewing, omitting only the portions that the Court has authorized to be filed under seal.

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Page 13 | Sealing Requirements

Meet and confer required before filing application to seal.

The parties must also meet and confer before filing an application to seal.

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Page 13 | Sealing Requirements

Each item must be individually justified for sealing; blanket claims will be denied.

Sealing must be justified for each individual item. Blanket claims of confidentiality will result in the application to seal being denied.

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Page 13 | Sealing Requirements

Must establish good cause or compelling reasons to file under seal.

For each document or other type of information a party seeks to file under seal, the party must identify the factual and/or legal justification that establishes “good cause” or “compelling reasons” for the information to be protected.

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Parties must comply with Local Rule 79-5 for sealing; must identify factual/legal justification establishing good cause or compelling reasons for each document.

Local Rule 79-5 governs applications to file documents under seal. Local Rule 79-5.2.2 explains how to apply to file under seal and how to proceed if leave is granted. Parties must comply with all provisions of Local Rule 79-5. ... For each document or other type of information a party seeks to file under seal, the party must identify the factual and/or legal justification that establishes 'good cause' or 'compelling reasons' for the information to be protected.

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Page 12 | VII. MOTIONS: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Parties must file a complete sealed version and a redacted public version of documents that are partially confidential.

Documents that are not confidential or privileged in their entirety should not be filed under seal if the confidential portions can be redacted and filed separately with a reasonable amount of effort. The parties should file a complete version of the documents under seal and a redacted version for public viewing, omitting only the portions that the Court has authorized to be filed under seal.

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The parties should place both sides’ motions together in one 3-inch binder if possible, but may use separate binders if the materials do not fit easily.

Plaintiffs’ and Defendants’ motions should be placed together in a single 3-inch binder if possible; if these materials do not fit easily into a 3-inch binder, the parties may submit separate binders.

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Page 7 | 1. Motions in Limine

Only one Rule 56 motion per party is permitted; parties may not evade page limits by filing multiple motions, and leave for an additional motion or increased page limits requires a noticed motion with a detailed good-cause showing.

No party may file more than one (1) motion pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56, regardless of whether such motion is denominated a motion for [...] must not attempt to evade the page limitations for briefs by filing multiple motions. If a party believes this is one of the rare instances in which good cause exists for more than one motion for summary judgment or to increase page limits, the party must seek leave by noticed motion setting forth a detailed showing of good cause.

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Page 17 | Summary Judgment Motions

Parties intending multiple sealing applications are encouraged to file a single joint application identifying evidence all parties agree to seal and evidence each party separately seeks to seal.

If the parties intend to file multiple applications to seal, they are encouraged to file a joint application to seal that identifies (1) the record evidence that all parties agree should be sealed and (2) the record evidence each party separately desires to be sealed.

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Parties must deliver a joint indexed trial binder to the Courtesy Box by 5:00 p.m on the day trial filings are due.

Parties must deliver a joint trial binder containing all pretrial documents, indexed and with accompanying table of contents, to the “Courtesy Box” located outside of Courtroom 2 on the 2nd floor at the United 5:00 p.m on the day trial filings are due.

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Page 11 | III. FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE REQUIREMENTS

Evidence exceeding 200 pages must be placed in a three-ring binder with index and tab dividers.

If such evidence exceeds 200 pages, the documents must be placed in a three-ring binder, with an index and with each item of evidence separated by a tab divider.

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Page 14 | Voluminous Materials

Evidence exceeding 50 pages must be separately bound, tabbed, and include an index.

If documentary evidence in support of or in opposition to a motion exceeds 50 pages, the evidence must be separately bound and tabbed and include an index.

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Page 14 | Voluminous Materials

Parties must not file multiple motions to evade page limits.

The parties must not attempt to evade the page limitations for briefs by filing multiple motions.

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Page 18 | Summary Judgment Motions

Parties must only submit evidence specifically supporting or controverting facts; entire deposition transcripts and interrogatory responses are prohibited unless specifically relevant.

No party must submit evidence other than the specific items of evidence or testimony necessary to support or controvert a proposed statement of undisputed fact. For example, entire deposition transcripts, entire sets of interrogatory responses, and documents that do not specifically support or controvert material in the separate statement must not be submitted in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment.

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Page 21 | 2. Supporting Evidence

The parties must meet and confer before filing a motion in limine.

Before filing a motion in limine, the parties must meet and confer to determine

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Page 6 | 1. Motions in Limine

The parties must meet and confer by ten days before trial to stipulate as much as possible about foundation, best-evidence-rule waivers, and exhibits that may be admitted at trial’s start.

The parties must meet and confer no later than ten (10) days before trial to stipulate as much as possible to foundation, waiver of the best evidence rule, and exhibits that may be received into evidence at the start of the trial.

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Page 13 | III. TRIAL PREPARATION

During trial, the parties must attempt to resolve all issues through a meet and confer before the Court will rule on them.

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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Page 14 | VII. CONDUCT OF ATTORNEYS AND PARTIES — A. Meeting and Conferring Throughout Trial

Counsel must meet (in person or telephonically) no later than three weeks before the Scheduling Conference, and a written exchange of correspondence will not satisfy this requirement.

Counsel must meet no later than three (3) weeks prior to the Scheduling Conference. This meeting may occur telephonically and need not occur in person. A written exchange of correspondence will not satisfy this requirement.

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Page 9 | V. SCHEDULING

Before filing any motion, counsel must meet and confer with opposing counsel to thoroughly discuss the substance of the contemplated motion and any potential resolution.

Counsel should take note of 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." Counsel should discuss the issues sufficiently such that if a motion is still necessary, the briefing may be directed to those substantive issues requiring resolution by the Court. Counsel should resolve minor procedural or other non-substantive matters during the conference.

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Page 11 | VII. MOTIONS: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - Meet and Confer Requirement

Partial default judgment motions (some but not all defendants in default) must be noticed for the same hearing date as the Final Pretrial Conference and filed in accordance with Local Rules 7-3, 7-9, and 7-10.

Motions for Default Judgment wherein some, but not all, of the named defendants are alleged to have defaulted must be noticed for the same hearing date as the Parties' Final Pretrial Conference and filed in accordance with the motion requirements described in the Local Rules. L.R. 7-3, 7-9, 7-10.

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Page 16 | VIII. MOTIONS: SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS - Motions for Default Judgment

Reply briefs in support of motions in limine are prohibited and any such Reply shall be stricken.

The Court does not allow parties to file a Reply in Support of their Motions in limine, and any Reply filed to that effect shall be stricken.

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Page 17 | Motions in Limine

Email correspondence alone does not satisfy the Local Rule 7-3 meet and confer requirement.

The parties are further advised that email correspondence alone is insufficient to satisfy this requirement.

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Page 12 | VII. MOTIONS: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - Meet and Confer Requirement

Parties must confer in good faith as required by Local Rule 7-3 before filing motions to dismiss or strike, and the Court expects parties to agree to amendments that would cure pleading defects.

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 15 | VIII. MOTIONS: SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Cross-motions for summary judgment on the same issues are disfavored; counsel must meet and confer and the parties must file a stipulation explaining why cross-motions are beneficial before cross-moving.

The Court does not generally entertain cross-motions that seek to adjudicate the same legal issues. If parties wish to cross-move for summary judgment, counsel must meet and confer to discuss the substance of the anticipated motions and which party will move and which will oppose the single motion for summary judgment. To cross-move for summary judgment, the parties must file a stipulation explaining why cross motions are beneficial and expeditious.

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Motions in limine are not required for bench trials; the Court resolves evidentiary issues at the Final Pretrial Conference or during the bench trial.

Parties do not need to submit Motions in limine if trial proceedings take place through a bench trial rather than a jury trial. The Court shall resolve any evidentiary issues raised by the parties either at the Final Pretrial Conference, or at a later time during the bench trial.

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Page 17 | Motions in Limine

Lead trial counsel must meet and confer in person 6 weeks before FPTC.

The parties must comply with Local Rule 16. Pursuant to Local Rule 16-2, lead trial counsel for each party are required to meet and confer in person six (6) weeks in advance to prepare for the FPTC.

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Page 6 | Trial Preparation

Parties must meet and confer before filing motions in limine.

Before filing a motion in limine, the parties must meet and confer to determine

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Page 6 | Trial Preparation

Parties limited to 5 motions in limine each unless Court grants leave.

The parties are limited to five (5) motions each unless the Court grants leave to file additional motions.

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Replies to motions in limine are not allowed and will be stricken.

The Court does not allow parties to file a reply in support of their motions in limine, and any reply filed to that effect shall be stricken.

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Motions in limine must be noticed 1 week before FPTC and 1 week after trial filings.

Motions in limine (including Daubert motions3) must be noticed for hearing at least one (1) week before the FPTC and no less than one (1) week after trial filings are submitted.

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Page 6 | Trial Preparation

Parties must meet and confer to resolve disputes before filing any motion, per local civil and criminal rules.

The parties are reminded of their obligation under Local Civil Rule 7-3 and Local Criminal Rule 57-1 to meet and confer to attempt to resolve disputes before filing a motion.

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Page 7 | Pre-Trial Procedures (Motions)

Criminal motions must comply with Fed. R. Crim. P. 47 and local rules, are heard Fridays (9 AM non-custody, 10 AM custody), pretrial motions require mutually agreed Friday, no CRD clearance needed.

Motions must be filed in accordance with Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 47 and Local Criminal Rule 49, et seq., unless superseded by this Order. The Court hears motions in criminal actions on Fridays, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Non-Custody cases are heard starting at 9:00 a.m. and Custody cases are heard starting at 10:00 a.m. Pretrial motions, including motions to suppress evidence, motions to bifurcate or sever, and motions concerning character evidence under Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b), must be noticed for a Friday that is mutually agreed to by counsel. It is not necessary to clear a hearing date with the CRD before filing a motion. The parties should not calendar a matter on a Friday that is a court holiday. If this occurs, the

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Page 7 | Pre-Trial Procedures (Motions)

Non-motions in limine must be filed 5 weeks before hearing, opposition 3 weeks, replies 2 weeks, and noticed by Final Pretrial Conference.

For all motions other than motions in limine, the briefing schedule is as follows:  Motions must be filed at least five (5) weeks prior to the hearing;  Briefs in opposition or notices of non-opposition must be filed at least three (3) weeks prior to the hearing; and  Replies, if any, must be filed at least two (2) weeks prior to the hearing. All motions must be properly noticed for hearing no later than the date of the Final Pretrial Conference.

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Page 8 | Pre-Trial Procedures (Motions)

A party seeking to amend established dates may file a motion or stipulation for continuance explaining why good cause exists.

Any party wishing to amend the dates established below may file a Motion or Stipulation for Continuance explaining why good cause exists to modify the existing pretrial and trial calendar.

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Page 2 | I. SCHEDULE; A. Scheduling Order

A joint continuance request should state that the plaintiff and defendant(s) agree, and requests based on complexity, additional trial-preparation time, or other circumstances should describe the basis in detail.

If the parties jointly request a continuance, the request should clearly state that the plaintiff and defendant(s) agree. If the case is complex, one or more parties require additional time to prepare for trial, or other circumstances apply necessitating a continuance, the request should so state and describe in detail.

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Page 21 | K. Continuances of Pretrial and Trial Dates

Continuance or extension requests must be lodged before the date to be continued via a proposed stipulation and order with a detailed declaration of grounds, and are granted only upon a showing of good cause.

Counsel requesting a continuance must lodge, prior to the date to be continued, a proposed stipulation and order including a detailed declaration of the ground for the requested continuance or extension of time. The Court grants continuances only upon a showing of good cause, focusing on the diligence of the party seeking the continuance and any prejudice that may result if the continuance is denied.

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Page 6 | III. REQUESTS

Good cause required for continuance motions.

Any party wishing to amend the dates established below may file a Motion or Stipulation for Continuance explaining why good cause exists to modify the existing pretrial and trial calendar.

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Page 2 | Scheduling Order

Trial continuance requests must be filed at least 1 week before Final Pretrial Conference.

Any request for continuance of trial must be filed no later than one (1) week prior to the Final Pretrial Conference.

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Page 21 | Continuances

Requests to extend Court-set dates are not effective without Court approval.

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

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Page 21 | Continuances

Continuance requests must be by motion/stipulation/application with detailed declaration showing good cause and due diligence.

Requests for continuances of pretrial or trial dates must be by motion, stipulation, or application9 and must be supported by a declaration setting forth the reasons for the request. The declaration must include a detailed factual showing of good cause and due diligence demonstrating the necessity for the continuance, dating back to the filing of the complaint, stating the steps the parties have taken to advance the litigation, demonstrating why the remaining steps could not have been performed within the applicable deadlines, and stating whether any previous requests for continuances have been made and whether these requests were granted or denied by the Court.

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Page 21 | Continuances

Special court reporter services require 2-week notice before hearing.

Any party requesting special court reporter services for any hearing, such as daily transcripts, must notify Court Reporting Services at least two (2) weeks before the hearing date.

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Notice required 4 days before trial for electronic equipment in courtroom.

If electronic equipment must be brought into the courtroom for trial, counsel must make prior arrangements with the Court Security. Notice must be given to the CRD at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov no later than four (4) days before trial.

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Parties must meet and confer 10 days before trial to stipulate to foundation, best evidence rule waiver, and exhibits.

The parties must meet and confer no later than ten (10) days before trial to stipulate as much as possible to foundation, waiver of the best evidence rule, and exhibits that may be received into evidence at the start of the trial.

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Counsel must notify opposing counsel and CRD via Chambers email at least 3 business days before a scheduled appearance if a calendar conflict with a more senior judge arises, and propose a new date via Stipulation and Proposed Order.

If any counsel discovers a calendar conflict with a scheduled appearance in a court of a more senior district judge, counsel must inform opposing counsel and the Courtroom Deputy Clerk (“CRD”) via Chambers’ email address at: SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov at least three business days before the scheduled appearance. Counsel should attempt to agree on a new date to accommodate the calendar conflict. Counsel must propose a new date by filing a Stipulation and (Proposed) Order.

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Page 5 | G. Calendar Conflicts

Continuance requests for pretrial or trial dates must be supported by a declaration showing good cause, due diligence, prior continuance requests, and joint requests must state party agreement.

Requests for continuances of pretrial or trial dates must be by motion, stipulation, or ex parte application4 and must be supported by a declaration setting forth the reasons for the request. The declaration must include a detailed factual showing of good cause and due diligence demonstrating the necessity for the continuance, dating back to the filing of the complaint, stating the steps the parties have taken to advance the litigation, demonstrating why the remaining steps could not have been performed within the applicable deadlines, and stating whether any previous requests for continuances have been made and whether these requests were granted or denied by the Court. The Court will not grant requests to continue pretrial or trial dates absent this detailed showing. General statements are insufficient to establish good cause. If the parties jointly request a continuance, the request should clearly state that the government and defendant(s) agree.

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Page 6 | II.A. Continuances

Continuance requests for trial must detail reason and conflicting trial info, be filed 1 week before Final Pretrial Conference, and date extensions require court approval.

a continuance, the request should so state and describe in detail. A list of counsel’s upcoming scheduled trials in other actions will not support a showing of good cause absent the following information regarding each such action listed: (1) the case name, case number, court where the action is pending, and the initials of the district judge or name of the state court judge assigned to each action; (2) the age of the action; (3) the nature of the offense(s) charged and complexity of the action; (4) the scheduled trial date; (5) the estimated length of trial; (6) the number of continuances previously granted; (7) the parties’ trial readiness; (8) the estimated likelihood a future continuance will be requested; and (9) the likelihood the trial will proceed on the scheduled date. Any request for continuance of trial must be filed no later than (1) week prior to the Final Pretrial Conference. Requests extending dates set by the Court are not effective unless approved by the Court.

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Page 7 | Pre-Trial Procedures (Continuances)

Sentencing hearings may only be continued with a detailed, substantial showing of good cause.

Once set, the sentencing hearing must not be continued absent a detailed, substantial showing of good cause.

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A continuance request must be made by motion, stipulation, or application and supported by a detailed declaration showing good cause, due diligence, litigation progress, and the status of prior requests; general statements are insufficient.

Requests for continuances of pretrial or trial dates must be by motion, stipulation, or application9 and must be supported by a declaration setting forth the reasons for the request. The declaration must include a detailed factual showing of good cause and due diligence demonstrating the necessity for the continuance, dating back to the filing of the complaint, stating the steps the parties have taken to advance the litigation, demonstrating why the remaining steps could not have been performed within the applicable deadlines, and stating whether any previous requests for continuances have been made and whether these requests were granted or denied by the Court. The Court will not grant requests to continue pretrial or trial dates absent this detailed showing. General statements are insufficient to establish good cause.

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Page 21 | K. Continuances of Pretrial and Trial Dates

A trial-continuance request must be filed at least one week before the Final Pretrial Conference, and a request to extend a Court-set date is ineffective unless the Court approves it.

Any request for continuance of trial must be filed no later than one (1) week prior to the Final Pretrial Conference. Requests extending dates set by the Court are not effective unless approved by the Court.

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Page 21 | K. Continuances of Pretrial and Trial Dates

No final pretrial or trial until all parties complete ADR

The Court will not hold a Final Pretrial Conference or convene a trial unless and until all parties, including the principals of all corporate parties, have completed ADR.

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Page 2 | SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE/ADR

Continuance requests require proposed stipulation with detailed declaration

Counsel requesting a continuance must lodge, prior to the date to be continued, a proposed stipulation and order including a detailed declaration of the ground for the requested continuance or extension of time.

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Page 6 | III. REQUESTS

Meet and confer with opposing counsel required before filing continuance request

Counsel are required to meet and confer with opposing counsel regarding the substance of the continuance before filing the anticipated request, and any request must include a statement of compliance with Local Rule 7-3 (see supra VII.A).

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Page 6 | III. REQUESTS

All pretrial documents, including amended documents, must be filed and emailed to Chambers on their due date.

All pretrial documents, including any amended documents, must be filed and emailed to Chambers the day they are due.

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Page 6 | A. Requirements for Pretrial Documents

Counsel must arrange with Court Security and email the CRD at least four days before trial if bringing electronic equipment into the courtroom.

If electronic equipment must be brought into the courtroom for trial, counsel must make prior arrangements with the Court Security. Notice must be given to the CRD at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov no later than four (4) days before trial.

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Page 13 | III. TRIAL PREPARATION

Submissions to Chambers referred to in the Order must be emailed to the specified Chambers address.

All emailed submissions to Chambers referred to in this Order must be in Microsoft Word (“Word”) format and emailed to SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Page 3 | I. SCHEDULE

Counsel are prohibited from contacting the Court or chambers staff by email, telephone, or any other ex parte means.

Counsel must not contact the Court or chambers staff by email, telephone, or by any other ex parte means.

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Page 6 | III. REQUESTS

For summary judgment, preliminary injunction, and class certification motions, counsel must email SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov to reserve a hearing date before filing (no clearing needed for other motions), and failure to obtain a date may result in the motion being stricken under Local Rule 6-1.

It is not necessary to clear a hearing date with Judge Sykes' CRD before filing a motion, except for motions for summary judgment, motions for preliminary injunction, and motions for class certification. For these three motions, contact the CRD via the Court's chambers email address at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov to reserve a hearing date. There are limited available hearings on any given date. Counsel are encouraged to reserve a date as soon as possible because failure to obtain the desired date may result in an inability to a date, the motion will be stricken for failure to notice a hearing under Local Rule 6-1.

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Page 13 | Filing and Hearing Motions

A copy of the proposed order in Word format must be emailed to Chambers on the day the document is filed.

a copy of the proposed order in Word format must be emailed to Chambers on the day the document is filed.

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Chambers email may only be used for proposed order signature items, not other documents or communications.

Only proposed order signature items should be emailed to the chambers’ email address. Do not email other associated documents and do not use this email address for communication with the Court or the Clerk.

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Page 4 | II. FILINGS

Counsel must not contact chambers about case status — status calls and emails will not be returned — and should check the PACER docket instead.

Counsel must not contact the CRD regarding the status of any matter before the Court. Calls or emails regarding the status of submitted motions, stipulations, or proposed orders will not be returned. Counsel may determine the status of any submitted motion, stipulation, or proposed order by accessing the docket sheet through PACER, which can be accessed via the Central District of California’s website.

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Page 6 | III. REQUESTS

Counsel may contact the CRD only for appropriate matters via the chambers email SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

Counsel may, for appropriate matters only, contact the CRD via the Chambers’ email at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Page 6 | III. REQUESTS

Counsel in civil actions must arrange for interpreter services and can reach the Interpreter's Office at (213) 894-4599.

Counsel in civil actions are responsible for arranging for the services of an interpreter. The Interpreter’s Office may be reached at (213) 894-4599.

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Page 9 | Interpreter Services

Parties should email the Court's CRD at SSS_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov if they believe further settlement or mediation would be beneficial.

The parties should notify the Court if they believe that further settlement or mediation would be beneficial via email to the Court’s CRD at SSS_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Page 10 | V. SCHEDULING - Settlement Conference/ADR

The Court's chambers email address is SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov (the full instruction containing this address is truncated in the source excerpt).

Court’s chambers email address at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Email submissions to Chambers must be in Word format to SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

All emailed submissions to Chambers referred to in this Order must be in Microsoft Word ("Word") format and emailed to SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

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Counsel must email Chambers a clean set of all jury instructions in Word format with only text, full on each page, captioned “Instruction No. ___”, before closing arguments for jury deliberations.

Accordingly, counsel must email Chambers a “clean” set of all instructions in Word format, containing only the text of each instruction, set forth in full on each page, with the caption “Instruction No. ___” (eliminating the title and source of the instruction, supporting authority, etc.).

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Page 14 | E. Jury Instructions

Parties must email Chambers the “Competing Verdict Forms” document if unable to agree on a verdict form.

If the parties are unable to agree on a verdict form, the parties must file and email to Chambers one document titled “Competing Verdict Forms” which must include (1) the parties’ respective proposed verdict forms, (2) a redline of any disputed language, and (3) the factual or legal basis for each party’s position.

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Page 14 | F. Joint Proposed Verdict Forms

Defense counsel must email Word versions of witness and exhibit lists to Chambers simultaneously with providing them to the government and CRD.

Defense counsel must also simultaneously email to Chambers a Word version of the defense’s witness list and exhibit list.

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Page 17 | C. Timing of Defense Materials

Counsel must email Chambers at least 1 week before trial to request additional AV equipment.

If counsel wishes to arrange for the use of additional equipment beyond what is ordinarily available in the courtroom, counsel must email Chambers at least one (1) week before trial so that the necessary arrangements may be made.

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Page 18 | D. Trial Exhibits

Hearings are remote by default via Zoom, except motions in limine, final pretrial conferences, and trials which are in-person. In-person requests must be filed 1 week before hearing with meet-and-confer certification.

The Court does not conduct telephonic hearings. By default, all hearings, with the exception of hearings on motions in limine, Final Pretrial Conferences, and trials, must proceed remotely by video appearance on Zoom, unless a request is made by the parties to appear in person and this request is granted by the Court. Requests for an in-person appearance must be filed one (1) week before the hearing and must indicate that counsel has met and conferred with opposing counsel consistent with Local Rule 7-3. Hearings on motions in limine, Final Pretrial Conferences, and trials must be heard in person.

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Page 3 | Telephonic and Video Appearances

Hearing date clearance required for summary judgment, preliminary injunction, and class certification motions via chambers email.

It is not necessary to clear a hearing date with Judge Sykes’ CRD before filing a motion, except for motions for summary judgment, motions for preliminary injunction, and motions for class certification. For these three motions, contact the CRD via the Court’s chambers email address at SSS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov to reserve a hearing date.

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Page 13 | Filing and Hearing Motions

The Court strongly encourages litigants to let less experienced lawyers — or lawyers whose identities/backgrounds further diversity in the profession — conduct hearings, particularly where they significantly contributed to the underlying motion or prepared the witness, with the client retaining the ultimate choice of who argues.

The Court has a strong commitment to fostering the development of new and diverse lawyers in the legal community. Consequently, the Court strongly encourages litigants to provide opportunities to less experienced lawyers or lawyers whose identities and/or backgrounds further the diversity of the legal profession to conduct hearings before the Court, particularly where they contributed significantly to the underlying motion or prepared the witness. Of course, the ultimate decision of who speaks on behalf of the client is for the client and not the Court.

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Page 8 | IV. COURTROOM PROCEDURES — Presence of Lead Counsel

Court encourages providing hearing opportunities to junior or diverse lawyers who contributed to the case.

The Court has a strong commitment to fostering the development of new and diverse lawyers in the legal community. Consequently, the Court strongly encourages litigants to provide opportunities to less experienced lawyers or lawyers whose identities and/or backgrounds further the diversity of the legal profession to conduct hearings before the Court, particularly where they contributed significantly to the underlying motion or prepared the witness.

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Page 8 | Presence of Lead Counsel

Court encourages litigants to allow less experienced or diverse lawyers to conduct hearings.

The Court has a strong commitment to fostering the development of new and diverse lawyers in the legal community. Consequently, the Court strongly encourages litigants to provide opportunities to less experienced lawyers or lawyers whose identities and/or backgrounds further the diversity of the legal profession to conduct hearings before the Court, particularly where they contributed significantly to the underlying motion or prepared the witness. Of course, the ultimate decision of who speaks on behalf of the client is for the client and not the Court.

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Page 8 | IV. COURTROOM PROCEDURES