Judge Trina L. Thompson

All pretrial filings in criminal cases must be submitted to the San Francisco Clerk's Office.

All pretrial filings in the Court’s criminal cases shall be submitted to the San Francisco Clerk’s Office.

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Page 1 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

Parties desiring a daily transcript and/or real-time reporting must e-file a transcript order form (CAND 435).

Should a daily transcript and/or real-time reporting be desired, the parties shall e-file a transcript order form (CAND 435), at least 14 days before trial.

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Page 5 | TRANSCRIPTS

If daily transcript or real-time reporting is desired, the parties must e-file form CAND 435 at least 14 days before trial.

Should a daily transcript and/or real-time reporting be desired, the parties shall e-file a transcript order form (CAND 435), at least 14 days before trial.

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If daily transcript or real-time reporting is desired, the parties must e-file form CAND 435 at least 14 days before trial and make arrangements with the Court Reporting Services supervisor at least 10 calendar days before trial.

Should a daily transcript and/or real-time reporting be desired, the parties shall e-file a transcript order form (CAND 435), at least 14 days before trial, and make arrangements with Richard Duvall, Supervisor of the Court Reporting Services at (415) 522-2079, at least ten calendar days prior to the trial date.

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If daily transcripts or real-time reporting are desired, the parties must e-file form CAND 435 at least 14 days before trial and arrange reporting services at least ten calendar days before trial.

Should a daily transcript and/or real-time reporting be desired, the parties shall e-file a transcript order form (CAND 435), at least 14 days before trial, and make arrangements with Richard Duvall, Supervisor of the Court Reporting Services at (415) 522-2079, at least ten calendar days prior to the trial date.

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Page 9 | TRIAL

The parties may exchange the proposed materials electronically if they agree to do so.

These materials may be provided in electronic form if the parties so agree.

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Page 1 | EXCHANGE OF EVIDENCE

Unless the Court orders otherwise, the parties must file the documents listed in paragraphs 5–15 no later than seven days before the Pretrial Conference.

Unless otherwise ordered, the parties shall file the documents listed in paragraphs 5–15 (i.e., joint proposed final pretrial order) no later than seven days before the pretrial conference.

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Page 2 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

The parties must file form exhibit and witness lists at least three days before trial.

At least three days prior to the first day of trial, the parties shall file form exhibit and witness lists.

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Unless the Court orders otherwise, the listed pretrial documents must be filed no later than 14 days before the pretrial conference.

Unless otherwise ordered, the parties shall file the documents listed in paragraphs 6–15 (i.e., joint pretrial statement and proposed order, proposed jury instructions, proposed voir dire questions, proposed verdict forms, proposed statement of the case, and trial briefs) no later than 14 days before the pretrial conference.

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The parties must file exhibit and witness lists at least three days before the first day of trial.

At least three days prior to the first day of trial, the parties shall file form exhibit and witness lists.

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Page 7 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

Motions in limine must be filed no later than 21 days before the Pretrial Conference.

Motions in limine must be filed with the Court no later than 21 days prior to the date set for the Pretrial Conference.

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Page 8 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

An opposition or statement of non-opposition to a motion in limine must be filed no later than 14 days before the Pretrial Conference.

Any party opposing a motion in limine shall file its opposition papers (or statement of non-opposition) no later than 14 days prior to the Pretrial Conference.

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Page 8 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

Each party's statement addressing unresolved evidentiary disputes must be filed by midnight if the parties cannot resolve them in good faith.

If the parties cannot in good faith resolve all of their evidentiary disputes without the Court’s involvement, each party shall file a single statement of five pages or less framing its position on the dispute(s) by midnight.

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Page 9 | TRIAL

The written request and proposed order for bringing additional technology into the Courthouse must be filed no later than seven days before trial.

Should the parties wish to utilize additional technology, the United States Marshals Service requires a court order to allow equipment into the Courthouse. The parties must file a written request and proposed order no later than seven days prior to the beginning of trial if they wish to bring any such technology into the Courthouse.

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Page 9 | TRIAL

Provide witness names and testimony descriptions, along with citations to specified potential trial evidence, 30 days before the pretrial conference.

30 Days Before Provide all other parties (1) the names of all witnesses each party intends to call at trial, as well as a brief description of the subject Pretrial Conference matter of their testimony; and (2) a list containing citations to all evidence that a party might introduce at trial, other than that to be used solely for impeachment or rebuttal, that was obtained from deposition testimony, interrogatory responses, or responses to requests for admission (¶ 4)

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Page 11 | APPENDIX A

Provide the other parties with proposed trial materials and a list of them 30 days before the pretrial conference.

30 Days Before Pretrial Conference Provide all other parties with proposed exhibits, charts, schedules, summaries, diagrams, and other similar documentary materials to be used case in chief at trial, as well as a list of those materials (¶ 3)

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Page 11 | APPENDIX A

Submit a flash drive containing the specified, non-excluded exhibits to the Clerk’s office 7 days before trial.

7 Days Before Trial Submit a flash drive to the Clerk’s office containing the exhibits identified in Section (h) of the parties’ joint pretrial statement and proposed order (and not already excluded by the Court in limine) (¶ 7)

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Page 11 | APPENDIX A

Unless the Court orders otherwise, the listed pretrial documents must be filed no later than 14 days before the pretrial conference.

Unless otherwise ordered, the parties shall file the documents listed in paragraphs 6–15 (i.e., joint pretrial statement and proposed order, proposed jury instructions, proposed voir dire questions, proposed verdict forms, proposed statement of the case, and trial briefs) no later than 14 days before the pretrial conference.

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An opposition or statement of non-opposition to a motion in limine must be filed no later than 14 days before the Pretrial Conference.

Any party opposing a motion in limine shall file its opposition papers (or statement of non-opposition) no later than 14 days prior to the Pretrial Conference.

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Motions in limine must be filed no later than 21 days before the date set for the Pretrial Conference.

Motions in limine must be filed with the Court no later than 21 days prior to the date set for the Pretrial Conference.

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A request to bring additional technology into the Courthouse must be filed no later than seven days before trial begins.

The parties must file a written request and proposed order no later than seven days prior to the beginning of trial if they wish to bring any such technology into the Courthouse.

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Page 9 | TRIAL

Provide witness names and testimony descriptions, along with citations to specified potential trial evidence, 30 days before the pretrial conference.

30 Days Before Provide all other parties (1) the names of all witnesses each party intends to call at trial, as well as a brief description of the subject Pretrial Conference matter of their testimony; and (2) a list containing citations to all evidence that a party might introduce at trial, other than that to be used solely for impeachment or rebuttal, that was obtained from deposition testimony, interrogatory responses, or responses to requests for admission (¶ 4)

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Page 11 | APPENDIX A

Submit to the Clerk’s office a flash drive containing the specified exhibits 7 days before trial, except exhibits already excluded in limine.

7 Days Before Trial Submit a flash drive to the Clerk’s office containing the exhibits identified in Section (h) of the parties’ joint pretrial statement and proposed order (and not already excluded by the Court in limine) (¶ 7)

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Page 11 | APPENDIX A

File any motions in limine 21 Days Before.

21 Days Before File any motions in limine (¶¶ 24-26)

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Page 11 | APPENDIX A

Provide the other parties with proposed trial materials and a list of those materials 30 days before the pretrial conference.

30 Days Before Pretrial Conference Provide all other parties with proposed exhibits, charts, schedules, summaries, diagrams, and other similar documentary materials to be used case in chief at trial, as well as a list of those materials (¶ 3)

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Page 11 | APPENDIX A

The parties must make a good-faith effort to stipulate to exhibit admissibility at least 21 days before the Pretrial Conference.

At least 21 days prior to the Pretrial Conference, the parties shall make a good faith effort to stipulate to exhibits’ admissibility.

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Page 7 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

The joint case management statement must be filed at least seven calendar days before the case management conference, unless otherwise ordered by the court.

Parties shall file their joint statement not less than seven calendar days prior to the case management conference, unless otherwise ordered by the court.

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Page 2 | CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES

Parties must file the ADR Stipulation and Proposed Order form at least seven calendar days before the case management conference.

Consistent with Civil Local Rule 16-8(c) and Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) Local Rule 3-5(b), at least seven calendar days prior to the case management conference, the parties shall also file the Stipulation and Proposed Order form, which identifies the ADR process that the parties have selected and a proposed deadline by which the parties will conduct the ADR session.

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Page 3 | SCHEDULING

Daubert motions must be filed and heard by the dispositive motion hearing deadline.

Daubert motions must be filed and heard by the dispositive motion hearing deadline.

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Page 3 | SCHEDULING

At least 30 days before the Pretrial Conference, each party must provide the other parties witness names and testimony subjects, plus citations to potentially introduced discovery evidence, except evidence used solely for impeachment or rebuttal.

At least 30 days before the Pretrial Conference, each party shall provide every other party (but not the Court) with (1) the names of all witnesses each party intends to call at trial, as well as a brief description of the subject matter of their testimony; and (2) a list containing citations to all evidence that a party might introduce at trial, other than that to be used solely for impeachment or rebuttal, that was obtained from deposition testimony, interrogatory responses, or ===== PAGE 2 ===== 1 responses to requests for admission.

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Page 1 | EXCHANGE OF EVIDENCE

Each party must provide every other party, but not the Court, one set of proposed case-in-chief trial materials and a complete exhibit list at least 30 days before the Pretrial Conference.

At least 30 days before the Pretrial Conference, each party shall provide every other party (but not the Court) with one set of all proposed exhibits, charts, schedules, summaries, diagrams, and other similar documentary materials to be used in its case in chief at trial, together with a complete list of all such proposed exhibits.

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Page 1 | EXCHANGE OF EVIDENCE

Each party must provide every other party, but not the Court, one set of its proposed case-in-chief materials and a complete exhibit list at least 30 days before the Pretrial Conference.

At least 30 days before the Pretrial Conference, each party shall provide every other party (but not the Court) with one set of all proposed exhibits, charts, schedules, summaries, diagrams, and other similar documentary materials to be used in its case in chief at trial, together with a complete list of all such proposed exhibits.

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Page 1 | EXCHANGE OF EVIDENCE

Each party must provide the opposing parties its intended trial witnesses and testimony subjects, plus citations to specified potential trial evidence, at least 30 days before the Pretrial Conference.

At least 30 days before the Pretrial Conference, each party shall provide every other 2 party (but not the Court) with (1) the names of all witnesses each party intends to call at trial, as well as a brief description of the subject matter of their testimony; and (2) a list containing citations to all evidence that a party might introduce at trial, other than that to be used solely for impeachment or rebuttal, that was obtained from deposition testimony, interrogatory responses, or responses to requests for admission.

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Page 2 | EXCHANGE OF EVIDENCE

At least 30 days before the Pretrial Conference, each party must provide every other party one set of its proposed case-in-chief trial materials and a complete exhibit list; electronic delivery is allowed by agreement.

At least 30 days before the Pretrial Conference, each party shall provide every other party (but not the Court) with one set of all proposed exhibits, charts, schedules, summaries, diagrams, and other similar documentary materials to be used in its case in chief at trial, together with a complete list of all such proposed exhibits. These materials may be provided in electronic form if the parties so agree.

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Page 1 | EXCHANGE OF EVIDENCE

At least 30 days before the Pretrial Conference, each party must provide other parties witness names and testimony subjects and citations to potentially introduced discovery-derived evidence, excluding evidence used solely for impeachment or rebuttal.

At least 30 days before the Pretrial Conference, each party shall provide every other 2 party (but not the Court) with (1) the names of all witnesses each party intends to call at trial, as well as a brief description of the subject matter of their testimony; and (2) a list containing citations to all evidence that a party might introduce at trial, other than that to be used solely for impeachment or rebuttal, that was obtained from deposition testimony, interrogatory responses, or responses to requests for admission.

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Page 2 | EXCHANGE OF EVIDENCE

Deposition testimony should be provided to all other parties at least five calendar days before use in court; voluminous designations require more lead time.

Deposition testimony should be provided to all other parties at least five calendar days before it will be used in court. For the rare case of voluminous designations, more lead time will be required. Please be reasonable.

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Page 5 | TRIAL

Plaintiff (or the removing defendant in a removed case) must promptly serve this standing order and the Standing Order for All Judges on all parties, including those later joined, per FRCP 4 and 5, and then file a certificate of service with the Clerk.

Plaintiff (or in the case of removed cases, any removing defendant) shall promptly serve copies of this standing order and the Standing Order for All Judges of the Northern District of California upon all parties to the action, and upon those subsequently joined, in accordance with the provisions of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 4 and 5. Following service, the responsible party shall file a certificate of service with the Clerk of this Court.

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Page 1 | SERVICE OF STANDING ORDER

Copies of all marked exhibits must be served on all parties at least seven days before the pretrial conference.

Serve and file exhibit lists and serve copies of all marked exhibits on all parties.

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Page 2 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

Counsel for the proffering party must provide the final packet to the Court at least two calendar days before the proffer is used.

Counsel for the proffering party must then assemble a final packet, including objections and responses to objections, and provide it to the Court at least two calendar days before the proffer will be used.

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Page 5 | Deposition Designation

A party should provide deposition testimony to all other parties at least five calendar days before using it in court.

Deposition testimony should be provided to all other parties at least five calendar days before it will be used in court.

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Page 5 | Deposition Designation

The parties may provide the proposed trial materials electronically if they agree.

These materials may be provided in electronic form if the parties so agree.

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Page 1 | EXCHANGE OF EVIDENCE

A party filing a motion in limine should not submit digital courtesy copies until the parties file their pretrial filings 14 days before the Pretrial Conference.

No party filing a motion in limine should submit digital courtesy copies of their motions to the Court until the parties file their pretrial filings 14 days before the Pretrial conference.

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Page 8 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

A party filing a motion in limine should not submit digital courtesy copies until the parties file their pretrial filings 14 days before the Pretrial Conference.

No party filing a motion in limine should submit digital courtesy copies of their motions to the Court until the parties file their pretrial filings 14 days before the Pretrial conference.

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Paper courtesy copies of motion filings and supporting documents must be submitted to the Court, but not for pleadings or administrative motions.

Paper courtesy copies of motion filings, including supporting documents, shall be submitted to the Court. This courtesy does not apply to pleadings or administrative motions.

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Page 6 | FILING AND COURTESY COPIES

Parties must deliver two copies of the pretrial statement to the San Francisco Clerk's Office in three-ringed binders complying with paragraph 19.

Parties shall deliver two copies of the pretrial statement, attaching the items described above, in three-ringed binders that comply with the instructions at paragraph 19 below to the San Francisco's Clerk's Office.

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Courtesy copies of all motions in limine and oppositions must be provided in the manner set out at paragraph 19.

Courtesy copies of all motions in limine and oppositions thereto shall be provided in the manner set out at paragraph 19.

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Page 4 | MOTIONS IN LIMINE

Two sets of exhibit binders, marked "Chambers Copies" and "Clerk's Copies," must be delivered to the San Francisco Clerk's office five days before trial, with labeled dividers for each exhibit and spine labels showing the exhibit numbers.

Two sets of binders containing copies of the exhibits must be provided to the Clerk's office in San Francisco five days before trial. One should be marked "Chambers Copies" and the other as "Clerk's Copies." Each exhibit must be separated with a label divider identifying the exhibit number. Each binder should bear a spine label indicating the numbers of the exhibits contained therein.

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Page 4 | EXHIBITS

Counsel must submit two double-sided, three-hole-punched courtesy copies of all filings, marked with the ECF stamp, labeled 'Chambers Copy – Do Not File', and placed in an envelope bearing Judge Thompson's name and the case number.

Counsel shall submit two courtesy copies of all filings. All courtesy copies must be double-sided, three-hole punched at the left margin, and marked with the ECF stamp (case number, document number, date, and page number) on the top of each page. These printed copies shall be marked “Chambers Copy – Do Not File” and shall be in an envelope clearly labeled with Judge Thompson’s name and the case number.

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Page 5 | COURTESY COPIES

Courtesy copies of filings exceeding 50 pages (including exhibits) must be submitted in three-ring binders.

If the documents filed exceed 50 pages including exhibits, the filing party shall submit courtesy copies in three ring binders.

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Page 5 | COURTESY COPIES

One extra copy of the witness lists and exhibit lists should be furnished to the court reporter.

In addition, one extra copy of the witness lists and exhibit lists should be furnished to the court reporter.

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Page 5 | COURTESY COPIES

Chambers copies required for non-pro se litigants; must be double-sided, three-hole punched, tabbed for declarations/exhibits, and bound if over 25 pages.

Except for pro se litigants, parties are required to provide one set of paper chambers copies of all electronically filed documents, including the opening, opposition, and reply briefs and any supporting declarations and exhibits. All copies must be double-sided and three-hole punched at the left-hand side. Chambers copies containing declarations and exhibits must be separated by tabbed dividers. Any chambers copies, including declarations and exhibits, that are more than 25 pages must be in a binder.

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Chambers copies must be marked “Chambers Copy – Do Not File” and delivered to Clerk’s Office within 3 days of e-filing.

Chambers copies shall be marked “Chambers Copy – Do Not File” and be delivered to the Clerk’s Office no later than three days after electronic filing.

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Digital courtesy copies of motions must be submitted 14 days before the Pretrial Conference.

should submit a digital courtesy copy of their motions to the Court 14 days before the Pretrial Conference

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Digital courtesy copies of motions must be submitted on portable media

Digital courtesy copies of motions filings, including supporting documents, shall be submitted to the Court on portable media (e.g., a flash drive or CD).

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Page 3 | COURTESY COPIES

Digital courtesy copies of the listed pretrial materials and specified motions-related filings must be delivered to the Clerk’s office on portable media by noon the day after filing.

Digital courtesy copies of these materials (as well as any motions in limine, oppositions to those motions, and/or statements of non-opposition) must be delivered to the Clerk’s office on portable media (e.g., a flash drive or CD) by noon the day after filing.

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Page 2 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

Unless otherwise ordered, parties must deliver three sets of pre-marked exhibits in clearly labeled three-ring binders to the Clerk’s office at least seven days before trial, attention the Courtroom Deputy.

Unless otherwise ordered, at least seven days before trial, the parties must deliver three sets of all pre-marked exhibits in clearly labeled three-ring binders to the Clerk’s office, marked for the attention of the Courtroom Deputy, Robert McNamee.

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Digital courtesy copies of the specified pretrial materials and motions-in-limine filings must be delivered to the Clerk’s office on portable media by noon the day after filing, with the required ECF stamp and media label.

Digital courtesy copies of these materials (as well as any motions in limine, oppositions to those motions, and/or statements of non-opposition) must be delivered to the Clerk’s office on portable media (e.g., a flash drive or CD) by noon the day after filing. All courtesy copies must be marked with the ECF stamp (case number, document number, date, and page number) on the top of each page. The portable media shall be clearly labeled with Judge Thompson’s name and the case number.

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Courtesy copies of all motions in limine and oppositions must be included in the pretrial-filings binder in the format specified in paragraph five.

Courtesy copies of all motions in limine and oppositions must be included in the binder containing the parties’ pretrial filings in the format described in paragraph five of this Order.

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Proposed orders must be emailed to chambers as courtesy copies same day as e-filing.

Proposed orders shall be submitted in Word format by email to the Courtroom Deputy at TLTPO@cand.uscourts.gov on the same day the proposed order is e-filed.

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Page 5 | PROPOSED ORDERS

Digital courtesy copies of motion filings and supporting documents must be submitted on portable media to chambers.

Digital courtesy copies of motions filings, including supporting documents, shall be submitted to the Court on portable media (e.g., a flash drive or CD).

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Parties filing motions in limine should submit a digital courtesy copy to the Court 14 days before the Pretrial Conference, such as on a flash drive or CD.

Parties filing a motion in limine should submit a digital courtesy copy of their motions to the Court 14 days before the Pretrial Conference (e.g., a flash drive or CD).

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Page 4 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

Any party filing a document under seal must comply with Civil Local Rule 79-5, as modified by this standing order for civil cases before Judge Thompson.

Any party seeking to file a document under seal must carefully review and comply with Civil Local Rule 79-5, except as that Rule is modified here for civil cases before Judge Thompson.

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Page 6 | MOTION TO SEAL

A Designating Party's declaration seeking less extensive sealing than its associated administrative motions to seal must be accompanied by revised redacted and unredacted versions of the documents, with the portions to be sealed clearly marked on the unredacted version.

In addition, any declaration by a Designating Party under Civil Local Rule 79-5(c)(3) that seeks less extensive sealing than its associated administrative motions to seal must be accompanied by revised redacted and unredacted versions of the documents sought to be sealed that comply with the requirements of Civil Local Rule 79-5(d) and (e), including the requirement that the portions sought to be sealed must be clearly marked on the unredacted version.

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Documents under seal must comply with Civil Local Rule 79-5 (modified for Judge Thompson); non-conforming motions may be summarily terminated.

Any party seeking to file a document under seal must carefully review and comply with Civil Local Rule 79-5, except as that Rule is modified here for civil cases before Judge Thompson. Any non-confirming Motion to Seal may be summarily terminated by the Court.

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Page 6 | MOTIONS TO SEAL

Proposed order for sealing must include table with docket numbers, document names, portions, and sealing reasons

Any proposed order under Civil Local Rule 79-5(c)(3) must include in the table for each item sought to be sealed: (1) the docket numbers of the public and provisionally sealed versions of documents sought to be filed under seal; (2) the name of the document; (3) the specific portion(s) of the document sought to be filed under seal; and (4) the filer’s reasons for seeking sealing of the material, along with citations to the relevant declarations and any supporting legal authority.

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Page 7 | Sealing Requirements

Filing party must provide specific justification for sealing each document with narrowly tailored redactions

The filing party must make a specific showing explaining why each document that it seeks to seal may justifiably be sealed and why the proposed redactions are as narrowly tailored as possible, rather than making blanket statements about the grounds for sealing. Generic and vague references to “competitive harm” are almost always insufficient justification for sealing.

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Page 7 | Sealing Requirements

Designating Party declarations must include tabular proposed order and revised redacted/unredacted versions

Any declaration by a Designating Party under Civil Local Rule 79-5(f)(3) must include a new proposed order in the tabular format required by Civil Local Rule 79-5(c)(3) that includes the Designating Party’s reasons for sealing the material. In addition, any declaration by a Designating Party under Civil Local Rule 79-5(c)(3) that seeks less extensive sealing than its associated administrative motions to seal must be accompanied by revised redacted and unredacted versions of the documents sought to be sealed that comply with the requirements of Civil Local Rule 79-5(d) and (e), including the requirement that the portions sought to be sealed must be clearly marked on the unredacted version.

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Page 7 | Sealing Requirements

Sealed documents must follow Criminal Local Rules and be lodged with SF Clerk's Office with chambers copy.

Parties seeking to file a document under seal must follow the procedures required by the Criminal Local Rules. All documents under seal should be lodged with the San Francisco Clerk’s Office and the parties shall submit a chambers copy of the documents under seal.

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Page 2 | SEALED DOCUMENTS

Designating Parties under Civil Local Rule 79-5(c)(3) seeking less extensive sealing than associated administrative motions to seal must include compliant redacted and unredacted document versions with sealed portions clearly marked on unredacted copies.

Designating Party under Civil Local Rule 79-5(c)(3) that seeks less extensive sealing than its associated administrative motions to seal must be accompanied by revised redacted and unredacted versions of the documents sought to be sealed that comply with the requirements of Civil Local Rule 79-5(d) and (e), including the requirement that the portions sought to be sealed must be clearly marked on the unredacted version.

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The Court ordinarily does not grant leave to file motions in limine under seal.

The Court ordinarily does not grant leave to file motions in limine under seal.

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Page 4 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

The Court ordinarily will not grant leave to file motions in limine under seal.

The Court ordinarily does not grant leave to file motions in limine under seal.

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Page 8 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

The Court ordinarily does not grant leave to file motions in limine under seal.

The Court ordinarily does not grant leave to file motions in limine under seal.

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Parties should not file duplicate exhibits (cite the earlier-filed one instead) and should, where possible, meet and confer and submit a joint appendix of evidence.

Where each party relies on the same exhibit, the later-filing party should cite to the earlier-filed exhibit and should not file a duplicate exhibit. If possible, the parties should meet and confer prior to filing a motion and submit a joint appendix of evidence.

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Page 5 | EXHIBITS

Digital courtesy copies of all motions in limine and oppositions must be included in pretrial filings using the format specified in Paragraph five.

Digital courtesy copies of all motions in limine and oppositions must be included in the parties’ pretrial filings in the format described in Paragraph five of this Order.

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Courtesy copies of all motions in limine and oppositions must be included in the pretrial-filings binder and follow paragraph five’s format.

Courtesy copies of all motions in limine and oppositions must be included in the binder containing the parties’ pretrial filings in the format described in paragraph five of this Order.

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Later-filing parties should cite to earlier exhibits and avoid duplicates; joint appendix encouraged.

Where each party relies on the same exhibit, the later-filing party should cite to the earlier-filed exhibit and should not file a duplicate exhibit. If possible, the parties should meet and confer prior to filing a motion and submit a joint appendix of evidence.

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Page 6 | CITATIONS

The parties are encouraged to resolve as many trial issues as possible by stipulation.

The parties are encouraged to resolve as many trial issues by stipulation as possible.

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Later-filing parties should cite existing exhibits instead of duplicating; parties should meet and confer to submit joint evidence appendix.

Where each party relies on the same exhibit, the later-filing party should cite to the earlier-filed exhibit and should not file a duplicate exhibit. If possible, the parties should meet and confer prior to filing a motion and submit a joint appendix of evidence.

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Page 5 | EXHIBITS

Unless the Court orders otherwise, a party seeking to have motions in limine heard before trial must file and serve them at least 14 calendar days before the final pretrial conference.

Unless otherwise ordered, any party wishing to have motions in limine heard prior to the commencement of trial must file and serve any such motions at least 14 calendar days before the final pretrial conference.

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Page 4 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

If a party believes motions in limine are necessary, they must be filed no later than 21 days before the Pretrial Conference.

However, if a party believes motions in limine are necessary, any such motions must be filed with the Court no later than 21 days prior to the date set for the Pretrial Conference.

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Page 4 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

Motions in limine may not seek summary judgment or raise Daubert challenges without the Court’s specific prior approval.

Motions in limine cannot be used to request summary judgment or raise Daubert challenges unless the Court has specifically granted prior approval.

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A party opposing a motion in limine must file opposition papers or a statement of non-opposition no later than 14 days before the Pretrial Conference.

Any party opposing a motion in limine shall file its opposition papers (or statement of non-opposition) no later than 14 days prior to the Pretrial Conference.

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Before filing a motion in limine, the moving party must first seek the opposing party’s stipulation to the requested relief.

Any party filing a motion in limine must first seek a stipulation from the opposing party or parties to the relief requested in the motion.

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Page 4 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

Counsel must meet and confer to exchange opening-statement visuals, graphics, and exhibits with time for objections and reasonable revisions.

Counsel must cooperate and meet and confer to exchange any visuals, graphics or exhibits to be used in the opening statements, allowing for time to work out objections and any reasonable revisions.

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Page 5 | TRIAL

Trial lead counsel must meet and confer at least 30 days before the final Pretrial Conference about settlement, joint pretrial filings, and narrowing trial issues.

At least 30 days before the final Pretrial Conference, lead counsel who will try the case shall meet and confer with respect to the following subjects: (1) settlement of the case; (2) preparation of the joint pretrial filings to be served and lodged pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(3); and (3) clarifying and narrowing the contested issues for trial in order to achieve a just, speedy, and efficient resolution of the case.

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Page 1 | MEET AND CONFER

Motions in limine cannot seek summary judgment or raise Daubert challenges without the Court’s specific prior approval.

Motions in limine cannot be used to request summary judgment or raise Daubert challenges unless the Court has specifically granted prior approval.

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Page 8 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

Motions in limine are typically unnecessary in bench trials.

Motions in limine are typically not necessary in a bench trial.

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Page 4 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

If more than ten claim terms are at issue, the parties must meet and confer before preparing the joint claim construction statement and jointly propose the ten terms requiring construction.

If more than ten terms are at issue, the parties must meet and confer before the preparation of the joint claim construction statement to narrow the number of terms that are to be construed by the Court and shall jointly propose the ten terms requiring construction.

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Page 2 | CLAIM CONSTRUCTION

Requests to amend or strike infringement or invalidity contentions are typically referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge.

Requests to amend or strike a party's infringement contentions or invalidity contentions are likewise typically referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge.

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Page 1 | REFERRAL TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE

Disputes over a party's patent disclosures under Patent Local Rules 3-1 to 3-5 are typically referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge.

Any dispute regarding any party's patent disclosures pursuant to Patent Local Rules 3-1 to 3-5 typically is referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge.

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Page 1 | REFERRAL TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE

Discovery disputes require joint letter (max 5 pages) after good faith effort.

Discovery disputes should be brought to the Court’s attention as early as possible. If the parties cannot resolve their discovery dispute after a good faith effort, they shall prepare and file a joint letter of no longer than five pages stating the nature and status of their dispute.

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Page 5 | DISCOVERY DISPUTES

Testimony at claim construction requires administrative motion 7 days in advance.

If either party wishes to present testimony at the claim construction hearing, counsel must seek leave of Court by filing an administrative motion pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-11 at least seven days in advance of the hearing.

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Lead trial counsel must meet and confer on settlement, joint pretrial filings, and narrowing trial issues at least seven days before the final Pretrial Conference; in-person meetings are encouraged when counsel are geographically close.

At least seven days before the final Pretrial Conference, lead counsel who will try the case shall meet and confer with respect to the following subjects: (1) settlement of the case; (2) preparation of the joint pretrial filings to be served and lodged pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(3); and (3) clarifying and narrowing the contested issues for trial in order to achieve a just, speedy, and efficient resolution of the case. Counsel in close geographical proximity are encouraged to meet in person.

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Page 1 | MEET AND CONFER

Replies to motions in limine are not permitted.

No party may file a reply.

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Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed and served at least three calendar days before the final pretrial conference.

Any oppositions thereto must be filed and served at least three calendar days before the final pretrial conference.

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The parties must meet and confer no later than 21 days before the pretrial conference about resolving evidentiary issues by stipulation.

The parties shall meet and confer no later than 21 days before the pretrial conference to determine whether any evidentiary issues may be resolved by stipulation.

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Page 7 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

A party must make a good-faith effort to resolve an evidentiary issue with opposing counsel before filing a motion in limine.

No party may file a motion in limine without first making a good faith effort to resolve the evidentiary issue with opposing counsel.

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Page 8 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

Motions must follow Criminal Local Rules 471 and 47-2, with 5:00 PM filing deadlines

Motions must be noticed for a hearing in accordance with Criminal Local Rule 471. Counsel need not reserve a hearing date in advance. However, before selecting a hearing date, counsel must consult Judge Thompson's scheduling notes to determine which dates are available. Motions may be reset as the Court's calendar requires. All motions shall comply with Criminal Local Rule 47-2. Please refer to this Court's Criminal Pretrial and Trial Standing Order for information regarding motions in limine. All filing deadlines are at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise ordered.

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A party must make a good-faith effort to resolve an evidentiary issue with opposing counsel before filing a motion in limine.

No party may file a motion in limine without first making a good faith effort to resolve the evidentiary issue with opposing counsel.

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Page 7 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

The parties must meet and confer at least 21 days before the pretrial conference to determine whether evidentiary issues can be resolved by stipulation.

The parties shall meet and confer no later than 21 days before the pretrial conference to determine whether any evidentiary issues may be resolved by stipulation.

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Page 7 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

The Court will attempt to confer promptly about whether a continuance is appropriate, but counsel must continue preparing, make all filings, and remain ready for trial pending that conference.

The Court will attempt to confer with counsel as promptly as circumstances permit to determine if a continuance will be in order. Pending such a conference, however, counsel must prepare and make all filings and be prepared to proceed with the trial.

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Page 8 | CONTINUANCES AND SETTLEMENTS

Unless a stipulated dismissal or judgment is filed or placed on the record, parties must be prepared to attend the scheduled final pretrial conference and trial; only an advance continuance expressly approved by the Court excuses that obligation.

Unless and until a stipulated dismissal or judgment is filed or placed on the record, all parties must be prepared to proceed with the final pretrial conference as scheduled and to proceed to trial on the trial date, on pain of dismissal of the case for lack of prosecution or default judgment. Only an advance continuance expressly approved by the Court will release counsel and the parties from their obligation to proceed.

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Page 8 | CONTINUANCES AND SETTLEMENTS

A scheduled trial date may be continued only by Court order on a motion made under Civil Local Rule 7.

No continuance of a scheduled trial date will be granted except by order of the Court in response to a motion made in accordance with the provisions of Civil Local Rule 7.

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Page 8 | CONTINUANCES

A scheduled trial date may be continued only by Court order in response to a motion made under Civil Local Rule 7.

No continuance of a scheduled trial date will be granted except by order of the Court in response to a motion made in accordance with the provisions of Civil Local Rule 7.

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Page 8 | CONTINUANCES

If the trial date changes, parties may seek adjusted compliance deadlines, but the adjustments take effect only if the Court approves them.

In the event the trial date is changed, the parties may seek an adjustment of the time limits for compliance with the requirements of this order, which shall be effective only upon Court approval.

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Page 7 | SETTLEMENTS AND CONTINUANCES

Requests for extensions or continuances should be made only when necessary and not for improper advantage.

Requests for extensions or continuances should be made only when necessary and never for improper advantage.

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Page 2 | IV. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The Court will rarely continue a trial merely because the parties have settled in principle.

The Court will rarely continue a trial because the parties have “settled in principle.”

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Page 8 | CONTINUANCES

Trial dates are firm once set, and continuances are disfavored.

Trial dates are firm once set by the Court. Continuances are disfavored.

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Page 8 | CONTINUANCES

Continuances are disfavored.

Continuances are disfavored.

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Page 8 | CONTINUANCES

Trial dates are firm once set by the Court.

Trial dates are firm once set by the Court.

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Page 8 | CONTINUANCES

The Court will rarely continue a trial merely because the parties have settled in principle.

The Court will rarely continue a trial because the parties have “settled in principle.”

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Page 8 | CONTINUANCES

Case schedule dates may not be changed except by court order upon a joint statement showing particularized good cause, and once set, the trial date will not be continued absent compelling good cause.

Once the Court has entered a case schedule, the parties may not move the dates except by Court order. If the parties seek to move one of these dates, the parties must file a joint statement of no more than three pages proving particularized good cause for the requested change. A trial date typically will be set at the initial case management conference. Once set, the trial date will not be continued absent compelling good cause.

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Page 4 | SCHEDULING

Parties must leave enough time for discovery disputes to be resolved before discovery closes, and the Court will not extend case deadlines based on a pending discovery dispute absent truly compelling reasons.

The parties must allow sufficient time for the assigned Magistrate Judge to resolve discovery disputes before the close of discovery. Absent truly compelling reasons, the Court will not extend case deadlines based on a pending discovery dispute.

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Counsel and the parties remain obligated to proceed unless the Court expressly approves an advance continuance.

Only an advance continuance expressly approved by the Court will release counsel and the parties from their obligation to proceed.

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Page 7 | SETTLEMENTS AND CONTINUANCES

Trial dates set at initial case management conference are not continued absent compelling good cause.

A trial date typically will be set at the initial case management conference. Once set, the trial date will not be continued absent compelling good cause.

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Continuance requests must be filed by 10:00 a.m. Monday before hearing with proposed order.

To request a continuance of a scheduled hearing, counsel must file a proposed order, preferably by stipulation, including whether time under the Speedy Trial Act (see 18 U.S.C.A. § 3161) should be excluded, by no later than 10:00 a.m. the Monday prior to the scheduled hearing. Continuances are not granted unless and until the Court so orders.

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Page 1 | SCHEDULING

Extensions/continuances of case schedule dates require particularized good cause; trial continuances require compelling good cause. All changes need Court order.

Once the Court has entered a case schedule, the parties may not move the dates except by Court order. If the parties seek to move one of these dates, the parties must file a joint statement of no more than three pages proving particularized good cause for the requested change. A trial date typically will be set at the initial case management conference. Once set, the trial date will not be continued absent compelling good cause.

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Page 4 | CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES

Court will not extend case deadlines for pending discovery disputes absent truly compelling reasons.

The parties must allow sufficient time for the assigned Magistrate Judge to resolve discovery disputes before the close of discovery. Absent truly compelling reasons, the Court will not extend case deadlines based on a pending discovery dispute.

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No extensions for pending discovery disputes without compelling reasons.

The parties must allow sufficient time for the assigned Magistrate Judge to resolve discovery disputes before the close of discovery. Absent truly compelling reasons, the Court will not extend case deadlines based on a pending discovery dispute.

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Page 5 | DISCOVERY DISPUTES

Request to construe more than 10 terms must show good cause and be filed 2 weeks before deadline; sanctions for non-compliance.

If a party has a good-faith basis for believing that more than ten terms need to be construed, that party may request leave to designate additional terms for construction, pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-11. The requesting party must demonstrate good cause and explain why other methods of limiting the terms at issue (such as the selection of representative terms or any grouping of terms by issues presented) would be ineffective. The request must be filed no later than two weeks before the deadline for filing the joint claim construction statement. If good cause is shown, the Court will either agree to construe all terms or schedule a later proceeding to construe the remaining terms before trial. If more than ten terms are submitted for construction without leave of court, the Court will construe only the first ten terms listed in the joint claim construction statement and sanctions may be imposed.

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Page 2 | EXCHANGE OF EVIDENCE

The specified proposed pretrial materials must be emailed to the Courtroom Deputy no later than 14 days before the final pretrial conference.

No later than 14 days before the final pretrial conference, the parties shall also submit the joint proposed pretrial statement and proposed order, and any proposed jury instructions, voir dire questions, verdict form(s), and statement of the case in Word format via email to Courtroom Deputy, Robert McNamee, at TLTPO@cand.uscourts.gov.

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Page 2 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

Counsel may not contact Judge Thompson or her chambers staff by telephone, email, or other ex parte means, but may call Courtroom Deputy Robert McNamee at (415) 522-2039 regarding scheduling or other appropriate matters.

Counsel shall not attempt to contact Judge Thompson or her chambers staff by telephone, email, or any other ex parte means, but may contact her Courtroom Deputy, Robert McNamee, at (415) 522-2039 or TLTCRD@cand.uscourts.gov regarding scheduling or other appropriate matters.

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Page 1 | COMMUNICATION WITH THE COURT

Counsel must e-mail proposed voir dire questions to chambers at TLTPO@cand.uscourts.gov in Word format.

Counsel shall e-mail a copy of their proposed voir dire in Word format to TLTPO@cand.uscourts.gov.

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Counsel must e-mail proposed verdict forms to chambers at TLTPO@cand.uscourts.gov in Word format.

Counsel shall e-mail a copy of their proposed verdict forms in Word format to TLTPO@cand.uscourts.gov.

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No ex parte contact with judge; contact Courtroom Deputy for scheduling.

3. Counsel shall not attempt to contact Judge Thompson or her chambers staff by telephone, email, or any other ex parte means, but may contact her Courtroom Deputy, Robert McNamee, at (415) 522-2039 or TLTCRD@cand.uscourts.gov regarding scheduling or other appropriate matters.

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Page 1 | COMMUNICATION WITH THE COURT

Check scheduling notes online; don't set dates on full days; contact Courtroom Deputy for scheduling.

9. Counsel need not reserve motion hearing dates but should check Judge Thompson’s scheduling notes on the Court’s website to determine the next available law and motion calendar date. Motions may be reset as the Court’s calendar requires. The order of call on each calendar will be determined by the Court. Scheduling questions should be addressed to Judge Thompson’s Courtroom Deputy. Parties may not set hearing dates on days where the Court has indicated dates are full. Before setting a hearing, parties may check the Court’s scheduling notes where full motion hearing dates are listed: https://apps.cand.uscourts.gov/CEO/cfd.aspx?B318#Notes.

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Page 2 | SCHEDULING

All case management conferences are conducted via Zoom videoconference unless specially set.

Unless specially set, all initial and further case management conferences will be conducted through Zoom videoconference.

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Remote participants are prohibited from photographing, recording, or rebroadcasting court proceedings.

Persons granted remote access to court proceedings by Zoom teleconference or telephone are strictly prohibited from photographing, including “screen-shots,” recording, and rebroadcasting the court proceeding.

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Notify Courtroom Deputy 5 court days before in-custody defendant transport.

If a party would like to have a matter placed on the Court’s calendar for a defendant in custody, counsel must advise the Courtroom Deputy, Robert McNamee, at (415) 522-2039 or TLTCRD@cand.uscourts.gov, five (5) court days before the defendant is to be transported to the Court by the United States Marshal.

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Page 1 | SCHEDULING

Contact only Courtroom Deputy Robert McNamee for scheduling, not Judge or chambers staff.

Counsel shall not attempt to contact Judge Thompson or her chambers staff by telephone, email, or any other ex parte means, but may contact her Courtroom Deputy, Robert McNamee, at (415) 522-2039 or TLTCRD@cand.uscourts.gov regarding scheduling or other appropriate matters.

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Page 1 | COMMUNICATION WITH THE COURT

Government must email court by Monday before change of plea/sentencing hearings regarding mandatory remand statute

Prior to change of plea and sentencing hearings for out-of-custody Defendants, the government shall indicate whether the offense of conviction is subject to the mandatory remand statute, 18 U.S.C. § 3143. The government shall email the Court (with all counsel cc'd) to TLTCRD@cand.uscourts.gov by no later than the Monday before the hearing.

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Page 3 | CHANGE OF PLEA

The specified joint pretrial materials must be emailed to the Courtroom Deputy no later than 14 days before the final pretrial conference.

No later than 14 days before the final pretrial conference, the parties shall also submit the joint proposed pretrial statement and proposed order, and any proposed jury instructions, voir dire questions, verdict form(s), and statement of the case in Word format via email to Courtroom Deputy, Robert McNamee, at TLTPO@cand.uscourts.gov.

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Page 2 | PRETRIAL FILINGS

At each trial day's end, the parties must confer about the next day's exhibits and demonstratives in person or by telephone; email alone is insufficient.

At the end of the trial day, the parties shall meet and confer regarding all exhibits and demonstratives intended to be produced on the following day. Meeting and conferring via email is not sufficient; the parties must meet in person or over the telephone.

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Page 9 | TRIAL

When daily transcripts or real-time reporting are desired, the parties must make arrangements with the Court Reporting Services supervisor at least ten calendar days before trial.

Should a daily transcript and/or real-time reporting be desired, the parties shall e-file a transcript order form (CAND 435), at least 14 days before trial, and make arrangements with Richard Duvall, Supervisor of the Court Reporting Services at (415) 522-2079, at least ten calendar days prior to the trial date.

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Page 9 | TRIAL

Email Word versions of the listed proposed pretrial documents to the specified address 14 days before the pretrial conference.

Email Word versions of the proposed joint pretrial statement and proposed order, proposed jury instructions, voir dire questions, verdict form(s), and statement of the case to TLTPO@cand.uscourts.gov. (¶ 5)

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Page 11 | APPENDIX A

Counsel may contact Courtroom Deputy via phone for scheduling or appropriate matters; ex parte contact with Judge or chambers staff prohibited.

Counsel shall not attempt to contact Judge Thompson or her chambers staff by telephone, email, or any other ex parte means, but may contact her Courtroom Deputy, Robert McNamee, at (415) 522-2039 or TLTCRD@cand.uscourts.gov regarding scheduling or other appropriate matters.

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Page 1 | COMMUNICATION WITH THE COURT

Proposed orders must be emailed to chambers at TLTPO@cand.uscourts.gov same day as e-filing.

Proposed orders shall be submitted in Word format by email to the Courtroom Deputy at TLTPO@cand.uscourts.gov on the same day the proposed order is e-filed.

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Page 5 | PROPOSED ORDERS

Counsel should immediately notify the Court in writing if they expect settlement to be final by trial or the final pretrial conference, or notify the deputy courtroom clerk by voicemail if that occurs over the preceding weekend.

If counsel expect that a settlement will be final by the time of trial or the final pretrial conference, they should notify the Court immediately in writing or, if it occurs over the weekend before the trial or conference, by voice mail to the deputy courtroom clerk.

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Page 8 | CONTINUANCES AND SETTLEMENTS

Parties must be available by telephone on the Friday before trial to discuss unresolved issues with the Court.

The parties shall be available by telephone on the Friday before trial to discuss the issues raised with the Court.

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Page 5 | OPENING STATEMENTS

Civil case management conferences generally on Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

7. Civil case management conferences are generally conducted on Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

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Civil pretrial conferences generally on Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

8. Civil pretrial conferences are generally conducted on Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

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Page 2 | SCHEDULING

Civil motions generally heard on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.

6. Civil motions are generally heard on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.

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The Court strongly encourages parties to give junior lawyers witness-examination opportunities and an important role at trial.

The Court strongly encourages the parties to permit junior lawyers to examine witnesses and to have an important role at trial.

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The Court strongly encourages parties to let junior lawyers examine witnesses and play an important role at trial.

The Court strongly encourages the parties to permit junior lawyers to examine witnesses and to have an important role at trial.

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Page 9 | TRIAL

The Court strongly encourages the parties to let junior lawyers examine witnesses and take an important role at trial.

The Court strongly encourages the parties to permit junior lawyers to examine witnesses and to have an important role at trial.

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Page 9 | TRIAL

If a party advises the Court in writing within two days of an order vacating a hearing that its side will be argued by a lawyer licensed five or fewer years, the Court will consider rescheduling the hearing to provide that oral argument opportunity.

The Court may find a matter suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacate the hearing on the matter. If, however, any party advises the Court in writing by no later than two days from the date of the order vacating the hearing that the argument for its side will be conducted by a lawyer who has been licensed to practice law for five or fewer years, then the Court will consider rescheduling the hearing in order to provide that opportunity.

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Page 2 | SCHEDULING

The Court encourages parties to let less experienced lawyers argue motions or examine witnesses at trial and will allow multiple lawyers to argue for one party to create such opportunities.

The Court strongly encourages parties to permit less experienced lawyers, including lawyers from historically under-represented groups, to actively participate in the proceedings by presenting argument at motion hearings or examining witnesses at trial. The Court is amenable to permitting a number of lawyers to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for such attorneys to participate.

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Page 5 | MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

Court may hear oral argument if junior lawyer (≤5 years) will argue.

10. The Court may find a matter suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacate the hearing on the matter. If, however, a party advises the Court in its noticed motion, or in writing at the time of a motion’s filing, that argument for its side will be conducted by a lawyer who has been licensed to practice law for five or fewer years, the Court will be inclined to hear oral argument to provide that opportunity.

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Page 2 | SCHEDULING

Court encourages junior lawyers from under-represented groups to participate in arguments and witness examination.

The Court strongly encourages parties to permit less experienced lawyers, including lawyers from historically under-represented groups, to actively participate in the proceedings by presenting argument at motion hearings or examining witnesses at trial. The Court is amenable to permitting a number of lawyers to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for such attorneys to participate.

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Page 5 | MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

Lawyers with five or fewer years of experience may prompt the Court to reschedule vacated oral argument hearings if they will conduct the argument.

The Court may find a matter suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacate the hearing on the matter. If, however, any party advises the Court in writing by no later than two days from the date of the order vacating the hearing that the argument for its side will be conducted by a lawyer who has been licensed to practice law for five or fewer years, then the Court will consider rescheduling the hearing in order to provide that opportunity.

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