Judge Tana Lin
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
All filings
- Chambers Drop Off • Upon Filing
Binding: Three Ring Binder
Courtesy copies
- 2 copies • Immediately Upon Marking
Exhibits
- 2 copies • Chambers Drop Off • Five Days Before Trial
Filings > 50 pages
- Chambers Drop Off • Upon Filing
- Upon request
Adjournments
- Extension motions must be filed 3 business days before deadline.
- Counsel must remain within 20 minutes of courthouse during jury deliberations.
- Deadline extensions are automatically allowed if unopposed, not previously extended, and do not change certain dates; requests must be filed as a joint stipulated notice after meet-and-confer.
- The schedule established by the order may be modified only upon a showing of good cause.
Request must include
- Motions to reschedule hearings must be filed at least 5 business days before the scheduled hearing, include reason for rescheduling, alternative dates/times, and party unavailability dates.
- Reschedule motions must be filed 5 business days before hearing.
- Out-of-county counsel may request remote appearance for status conferences and non-dispositive motions with 5 days advance notice.
- Motions for extension of time (relief from deadline) require 14 days' notice under LCR 7(d)(2), or at least 3 business days' notice with reasons for shorter notice; emergency exceptions apply per LCR 7(j).
Communication
Chambers, Clerk
Phone
Clerk, Chambers
Opposing Counsel
Web
Chambers
Page & Word Limits5 rules
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Absent a contrary court order, the parties must serve opening and answering briefs capped at 24 pages each and reply and sur-reply briefs capped at 12 pages each, then file a joint claim construction brief.
Absent a court order to the contrary, claim construction briefing shall proceed in the following manner and order: (1) Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, an opening brief, not to exceed twenty- four (24) pages; (2) Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed twenty-four (24) pages; (3) Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed twelve (12) pages; (4) Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed twelve (12) pages; and (5) the Parties shall file a Joint Claim Construction Brief.
Opening Brief
24 pages
Answering Brief
24 pages
Reply Brief
12 pages
Sur Reply
12 pages
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Motions in limine and responses shall not exceed twelve (12) pages without prior approval of the Court.
Summary: Motions in limine limited to 12 pages without prior approval.
Motion In Limine
12 pages
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For Disputed Instructions, the proposed and alternate instruction shall be listed one after the other, with each side’s argument and authority for the instruction not to exceed two (2) pages, collectively, per instruction (i.e., Co-Plaintiffs and Co-Defendants must submit only one set together).
Summary: Disputed instructions limited to 2 pages per instruction for arguments and authority.
Disputed Instructions
2 pages
Applies to: Attorney
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Each side (not Party) is limited to time limits set by the Court at the final pretrial conference.
Summary: Each side limited to time limits set by Court at final pretrial conference for voir dire.
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However, each side (not each Party) is limited to time limits set by the Court at the pretrial conference.
Summary: Each side limited to time limits set by Court for voir dire.
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Document Format Requirements29 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
The Joint Claim Chart must follow the format in the Sample Joint Claim Chart.
The Joint Claim Chart must be in the format provided in the Sample Joint Claim Chart found in the next Section.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
The Court will construe no more than ten claim terms at the hearing unless the parties obtain advance leave of Court.
Unless the Parties obtain leave of the Court in advance, the Court will construe a maximum of ten (10) claim terms at the claim construction hearing.
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The Court recommends limiting claim construction briefs to ten jointly chosen terms unless the parties obtain prior leave of Court.
Claim construction briefs should therefore be limited to ten (10) terms that the Parties choose jointly, absent prior leave of Court.
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The Government's exhibits shall be numbered consecutively beginning with G-1; Defendant(s)'exhibits shall be numbered consecutively beginning with D-1. Joint exhibits shall be numbered consecutively beginning with J-1.
Summary: Government exhibits numbered G-1+, Defendant exhibits D-1+, Joint exhibits J-1+.
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Each exhibit shall be printed double-sided unless there is a specific need to not do so.
Summary: Exhibits must be printed double-sided.
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Each set of exhibits shall be submitted in a three-ring binder with appropriately numbered tabs.
Summary: Exhibits must be submitted in three-ring binders with numbered tabs.
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Exhibits that contain audio or video must be playable in Windows Media Player.
Summary: Audio/video exhibits must be playable in Windows Media Player.
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Exhibits must be numbered and named. The naming convention for each exhibit file name must include the exhibit number and a brief description. For example, Government's exhibit 1 would be named: G-1contract.pdf. Defendant's exhibit 1 would be named: D-1email.pdf.
Summary: Electronic exhibits must be numbered and named with exhibit number and description.
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The electronic set of trial exhibits must be delivered to Kadya Peter, Courtroom Deputy, in the following format: • Exhibits must be on a CD or USB flash drive (preferred) in PDF format. • Each exhibit must be a single PDF document.
Summary: Electronic exhibits must be on CD/USB in PDF format, one PDF per exhibit.
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The Joint Instructions Statement and verdict form must be submitted in Microsoft Word format via e-mail to linorders@wawd.uscourts.gov and to Kadya Peter, Courtroom Deputy, at Kadya_Peter@wawd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Joint instructions and verdict form must be submitted in Word format via email.
DOCX
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Citations should be in Bluebook format and must be included in the body of the briefing, not in footnotes or endnotes (with the exception of citations that follow explanatory footnotes).
Summary: Citations should be in Bluebook format and must appear in the body of the briefing, not in footnotes or endnotes (except for citations that follow explanatory footnotes).
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Judge Lin expects everyone in her courtroom to treat each and every person with dignity and respect. Therefore, at a minimum, she expects the following: 1. Be punctual.
Summary: Judge Lin expects punctuality and respectful treatment of all persons in courtroom.
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Substantive information and discussion should appear in the body of the brief; footnotes are to be reserved for explanatory and supplemental information. Citations should be in Bluebook format and must be included in the body of the briefing, not in footnotes or endnotes (with the exception of citations that follow explanatory footnotes).
Summary: Citations must be in body of brief, not footnotes/endnotes (except explanatory footnotes).
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As a general matter, Counsel will not be restricted to speaking at the podium for opening or closing arguments unless the Court, Court Reporter, a witness, other Counsel, or a juror indicates that they are unable to hear. However, Counsel shall stay at least five (5) feet back from the railing in front of the jury box and, to aid the Court Reporter, may be required to use a handheld microphone provided by the Court if leaving the podium.
Summary: Counsel must stay 5 feet from jury box railing and may need handheld mic.
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If a jury is present in the courtroom, Counsel are required to stand when addressing the Court, a witness, or the jury, unless a disability- or health-related accommodation has been requested and granted (see supra Section III.A), or the necessity of such accommodation is readily apparent.
Summary: Counsel must stand when addressing court/witness/jury if jury is present.
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Citations should be in Bluebook format and must be included in the body of the briefing, not footnotes or endnotes.
Summary: Citations must be in Bluebook format in the body, not footnotes.
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The electronic set of the trial exhibits must be delivered to Kadya Peter, Courtroom Deputy, in the following format: Each set of exhibits must be on a USB flash drive (preferred) or CD in PDF format. Each exhibit must be a single PDF document. If possible, PDF documents should be provided in a text-searchable format. Exhibits that contain audio or video must be playable in Windows Media Player. Exhibits must be numbered and named. The naming convention for each exhibit file name must include the exhibit number and a brief description. For example, Plaintiff's Exhibit 1 would be named: P-1contract.pdf. Defendant's Exhibit 1 would be named: D-1email.pdf.
Summary: Electronic exhibits must be on USB/CD in PDF format with specific naming conventions.
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Plaintiff(s)' exhibits shall be numbered consecutively beginning with P-1; Defendant(s)' exhibits shall be numbered consecutively beginning with D-1. Joint exhibits shall be numbered consecutively beginning with J-1. Duplicate documents shall not be listed twice. Each exhibit shall be printed double-sided unless there is a specific need to not do so. Once a Party has identified an exhibit in the pretrial order, it may be used by any Party. Each set of exhibits shall be submitted in a three-ring binder with appropriately numbered tabs.
Summary: Exhibit numbering system: P-1, D-1, J-1; double-sided printing; three-ring binder with tabs.
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In addition to being filed on the docket, all of these documents must be submitted in Microsoft Word format via e-mail to linorders@wawd.uscourts.gov and to Kadya Peter, Courtroom Deputy, at Kadya_Peter@wawd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Voir dire documents must be submitted in Word format via email to specific addresses.
DOCX
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Each instruction shall begin on a new page.
Summary: Each jury instruction must begin on a new page.
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The Joint Instructions Statement, jury instruction chart, and verdict form must be submitted in Microsoft Word format via e-mail to linorders@wawd.uscourts.gov and to Kadya Peter, Courtroom Deputy, at Kadya_Peter@wawd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Joint Instructions Statement, jury instruction chart, and verdict form must be submitted in Word format via email to specific addresses.
DOCX
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Further, substantive information and discussion should appear in the body of the brief; footnotes are to be reserved for explanatory and supplemental information.
Summary: Substantive information should appear in the body of the brief, not in footnotes; footnotes should be used only for explanatory and supplemental information.
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In addition, parties submitting proposed orders are requested to format them such that the Court’s signature block does not appear alone without any identifying content—such as the signature(s) of the presenting attorney(s) and/or at least one or two lines of specific text from the body of the order—above it on the page. This supports the Court’s efforts to deter unauthorized or fraudulent use of its signature. A proposed order drafted such that the Court’s signature appears alone on a page, or accompanied only by generic language such as “It is so ordered,” will require reformatting, which may delay entry of the order.
Summary: Proposed orders must be formatted to ensure the Court’s signature block is not alone on a page, with attorney signatures or body text above it to prevent fraud.
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All videoconference participants must test the link that will be provided in advance of the hearing or trial date to make sure it works for them.
Summary: Videoconference participants must test their connection link before hearing or trial.
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All Parties appearing via video should sign in using their first and last names as they appear in filings to the Court.
Summary: Video appearance participants must sign in with their first and last names as shown in court filings.
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Cellphones, laptops, and electronic devices are allowed inside the courtroom, but telephone ringtones and other functional sounds must be disabled. If your phone, laptop or tablet features a digital assistant (e.g., Siri), be sure to disable the voice-prompt or always-listening feature to avoid accidental courtroom interruptions. Individuals whose devices interrupt proceedings may be sanctioned.
Summary: Electronic devices allowed in courtroom but must be silenced; voice assistants must be disabled. Violators may be sanctioned.
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Cellphones, laptops, and electronic devices are allowed inside the courtroom, but telephone ringtones and other functional sounds produced by devices must be disabled while in the courtroom. If your phone, laptop or tablet features a digital assistant (e.g., Siri), be sure to disable the voice-prompt or always-listening feature to avoid accidental courtroom interruptions. Individuals whose devices interrupt proceedings may be sanctioned.
Summary: Electronic devices allowed but must be silenced; digital assistants must be disabled.
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If possible, PDF documents should be provided in a text-searchable format.
Summary: PDF exhibits should be text-searchable when possible.
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Where feasible, the Court prefers PDFs to be filed on the docket, in a searchable-text format.
Summary: The Court prefers searchable-text PDFs for docket filings where feasible.
Document Filing Requirements161 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
The Joint Claim Chart must include each party’s proposed constructions, specified intrinsic-evidence references, and descriptions of extrinsic evidence.
This Chart will include each Party’s proposed construction of disputed terms, together with specific references to the relevant portions of the specification and the prosecution history, and descriptions of the extrinsic evidence to be used.
Document Type
Joint Claim Chart
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The Joint Claim Chart before the Court at the Markman hearing must contain the most up-to-date proposed constructions.
At the time of the Markman hearing, the Joint Claim Chart before the Court must reflect the most up-to-date proposed constructions.
Document Type
Joint Claim Chart
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
The parties must attach a Claim Chart Appendix containing copies of all disputed patents and relevant prosecution history.
The Parties will attach to the Joint Claim Chart a Joint Appendix (“Claim Chart Appendix”) with copies of all patents in dispute, together with the relevant prosecution history.
Document Type
Joint Claim Chart
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If a party proposes a new construction, the Joint Claim Chart must be amended to reflect it.
If a Party must propose a new construction, the Joint Claim Chart must be amended to reflect that change.
Document Type
Joint Claim Chart
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Infringement and invalidity allegations must be filed in a Joint Claim Chart and Prehearing Statement.
All allegations of infringement and invalidity will be filed with the Court in the form of a Joint Claim Chart and Prehearing Statement.
Document Type
Joint Claim Chart And Prehearing Statement
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A party claiming infringement must list all allegedly infringed claims in the Prehearing Statement.
A Party claiming patent infringement must provide a list of all allegedly infringed claims in the Prehearing Statement.
Document Type
Prehearing Statement
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The parties must combine their served briefs into one joint brief, arranging their positions on each claim term in sequential order and substantially following the specified form.
The Parties shall copy and paste their served briefing into one brief, with their positions on each claim term in sequential order, in substantially the form below:
Document Type
Joint Claim Construction Brief
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A party may not propose a construction that the other party cannot respond to without first obtaining leave of Court.
A Party may not propose a construction when the other Party is unable to respond without leave of Court (e.g., in a response brief).
Document Type
Brief
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If the parties wish to submit supporting materials, they must submit them in a joint Construction Brief Appendix.
To the extent the Parties wish to submit materials supporting their position, the Parties shall submit them in a Joint Appendix (“Construction Brief Appendix”).
Document Type
Construction Brief Appendix
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Intrinsic evidence already included in the Claim Chart Appendix must not be repeated in the Construction Brief Appendix; the parties must cite to the Claim Chart Appendix instead.
However, to the extent any intrinsic evidence (including copies of the patent(s) at issue) was previously provided in the Claim Chart Appendix, any such evidence shall not be repeated in the Construction Brief Appendix. Instead, the Parties shall cite to the Claim Chart Appendix for such materials.
Document Type
Construction Brief Appendix
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The parties are encouraged to use visual aids and suggest a reasonable volume of reading materials for the tutorial.
Visual aids and suggestions for reading materials of a reasonable volume are encouraged.
Document Type
Tutorial
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The terms of this Order shall have the force and effect of orders of the Court from the date of the Order.
Summary: This Order has the force and effect of court orders from its date.
Document Type
All
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All motions to continue the trial date shall be accompanied by a waiver of speedy trial at least thirty (30) days beyond the proposed new trial date except that any defendant contesting such a motion need not file a waiver.
Summary: Motion to continue must include 30-day speedy trial waiver.
Document Type
Motion To Continue
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file speedy trial waivers signed by the Defendant(s) with the stipulation to continue the trial.
Summary: Stipulated motions must include signed speedy trial waivers.
Document Type
Stipulated Motion To Continue
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With respect to stipulated or unopposed motions to continue the trial date, Counsel must: a. state facts establishing good cause for the continuance.
Summary: Stipulated motions to continue must state facts establishing good cause.
Document Type
Stipulated Motion To Continue
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A contested motion to continue the trial date filed by the Government shall be accompanied by a calculation of time under the Speedy Trial Act.
Summary: Government contested motions to continue must include Speedy Trial Act calculation.
Document Type
Motion To Continue
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have Defendant(s) waive speedy trial to at least thirty (30) days beyond the requested trial date.
Summary: Defendants must waive speedy trial for 30 days beyond requested trial date.
Document Type
Stipulated Motion To Continue
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Each Party will be responsible for having its original documents available at trial.
Summary: Parties must have original documents available at trial.
Document Type
Exhibits
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A joint, final exhibit list in Microsoft Word format must be emailed to Kadya Peter, Courtroom Deputy, at Kadya_Peter@wawd.uscourts.gov five (5) days prior to the trial date.
Summary: Joint exhibit list in Word format due 5 days before trial.
Document Type
Exhibit List
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At the pretrial conference, the Parties must arrange with Kadya Peter, Courtroom Deputy, to schedule a time to test any equipment that the parties wish to use at trial.
Summary: Equipment testing must be scheduled at pretrial conference.
Document Type
Equipment Testing
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If the exhibit list, pretrial order, or witness list is revised at any time after it is filed with the Court, Counsel shall promptly file the revised document with the Court and provide the Courtroom Deputy with a redlined version indicating the changes as well as replacement, clean copies of any revised or added exhibits in both electronic and physical format.
Summary: Revised documents must include redlined version and clean copies
Document Type
Revised Document
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To the extent any objections remain after this conferral, the exhibit list with all updated stipulations and objections shall be emailed to the Courtroom Deputy by 8 p.m. each day.
Summary: Updated exhibit lists with objections due by 8 PM daily
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Thereafter, the Parties are directed to meet at a mutually agreed upon time during each trial day to exchange a set of proposed exhibits and demonstratives to be used the following day.
Summary: Daily meeting to exchange proposed exhibits for next trial day
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For exhibits to be used during opening statements and the first day of trial, a list of the exhibits and demonstratives shall be emailed to the Courtroom Deputy by 5 p.m. the Friday before the first trial date.
Summary: Exhibit lists for opening statements/first trial day due by 5 PM Friday before trial
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In addition to being filed on the docket, all of these documents must be submitted in Microsoft Word format via e-mail to linorders@wawd.uscourts.gov and to Kadya Peter, Courtroom Deputy, at Kadya_Peter@wawd.uscourts.gov.
Summary: Voir dire submissions must be emailed in Word format to specific addresses
Document Type
Voir Dire Submission
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The Parties shall file a joint submission (1) informing the Court of which voir dire questions from the Court’s general voir dire the parties wish to use; (2) providing the Court with any additional agreed-upon proposed voir dire questions; and (3) providing a chart of any disputed proposed voir dire questions that includes (a) the proposed question, (b) the objection to the proposed question, and (c) the response to the objection.
Summary: Joint voir dire submission required with chart of disputed questions
Document Type
Voir Dire Submission
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The Parties shall submit a Joint Instructions and Joint Statement of Disputed Instructions (“Joint Instructions Statement”), a proposed Jury Instructions (see https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/judges/lin-procedures), and a proposed verdict form at least twenty-one (21) days before trial.
Summary: Joint instructions and verdict form must be submitted 21 days before trial.
Document Type
Joint Instructions Statement
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The Court expects the Parties to provide notice to Opposing Counsel of their next-day’s witnesses by 8 p.m. the day before a witness is to be called.
Summary: Witness notice must be provided to opposing counsel by 8 PM the day before.
Document Type
Witness Notice
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Counsel shall instruct witnesses not to discuss their testimony with other witnesses, either during or after they complete their testimony.
Summary: Witnesses must be instructed not to discuss testimony with other witnesses.
Document Type
Witness Instructions
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Where Counsel seek to impeach a witness by use of that witness’s prior deposition or other discovery materials, copies of the relevant document must be provided to the witness, the Court, and opposing Counsel.
Summary: Copies of impeachment documents must be provided to witness, court, and opposing counsel.
Document Type
Impeachment Materials
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A motion and the legal argument supporting the motion shall be filed as a single document.
Summary: Motions and the legal argument supporting them must be filed as a single document.
Document Type
Motion
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Parties who file a brief that is ten (10) pages or longer shall include a table of contents and a table of authorities (neither of which counts toward the word limit, see LCR 7(e)(6)).
Summary: Briefs of 10 or more pages must include a table of contents and table of authorities, which are excluded from word count calculations.
Document Type
Brief
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When filing a motion or brief that cites to a ruling from a court outside this jurisdiction that is not readily available on Lexis or Westlaw (e.g., a transcript containing a bench ruling), Parties must provide a copy of the ruling to the Court as an attachment to the motion.
Summary: Motions or briefs citing out-of-jurisdiction rulings not available on Lexis or Westlaw must attach a copy of the ruling to the filing.
Document Type
Motion Or Brief
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When a Party’s briefing refers to or relies on material on the docket or attached as an exhibit, it must include pincites to such material. References or citations to such material or exhibits must include the docket and page numbers.
Summary: Briefs referring to docket or exhibit material must include pincites with corresponding docket and page numbers.
Document Type
Brief
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For a motion that requires a meet-and-confer prior to filing, Parties must make a meaningful effort to meet and confer as defined by LCR 1(c)(6). For example, waiting until the expiration of a deadline, contacting the opposing Party, receiving no immediate response, and then filing the motion, does not satisfy that duty. If contact was not successfully made, Parties shall explain their specific efforts to comply with this requirement. Motions that do not comply may be summarily denied.
Summary: Motions requiring pre-filing meet-and-confer must demonstrate meaningful efforts to confer, with non-compliant motions subject to summary denial.
Document Type
Motion
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As a general rule, any motion requiring the signature of the Court must be presented along with a proposed order. See LCR 7(b)(1). However, Parties are not required to submit proposed orders for dispositive motions.
Summary: Motions requiring the Court’s signature must include a proposed order, except for dispositive motions.
Document Type
Motion
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
A Word version of all proposed orders must be emailed to linorders@wawd.uscourts.gov at filing, with a subject line including case number, name, and motion title.
Pursuant to this District’s Electronic Filing Procedures, the moving Party must also email a Microsoft Word version of any proposed order to linorders@wawd.uscourts.gov at the time of filing. The subject heading of the email should include the case number, the case name, and the title of the motion, and not simply “Proposed Order.”
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Page 4 | II. Guidelines for All Motions and Filings
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Oppositions to motions for extension of time must be filed within 2 business days of the motion's filing.
Any opposition must be filed within two (2) business days of the motion.
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Page 5 | Deadlines (extension of time)
Motions in limine must be filed as a joint brief at least 5 business days before the pretrial conference.
Any motions in limine must be presented in a joint brief filed at least five (5) business days before the pretrial conference.
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Page 6 | G. Motions in Limine
Daubert motions (motions challenging expert testimony) must be filed by the dispositive motion deadline set in the Court's trial scheduling order.
Motions challenging expert testimony, though not dispositive motions, must be filed by the date dispositive motions are due in accordance with the Court’s trial scheduling order.
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Page 6 | E. Daubert Motions
Discovery disputes must be raised timely to avoid waiver of the right to seek court resolution.
Discovery disputes shall be raised in a timely manner to allow discovery to be completed before the discovery deadline. Failure to do so may waive a Party’s right to bring the dispute before the Court.
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Page 7 | IV. Discovery
When a tutorial is requested, the Court will schedule it two to four weeks before the Markman hearing.
In those instances, the Court will schedule a tutorial to occur two (2) to four (4) weeks prior to the Markman hearing.
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Page 6 | VII. TUTORIAL AND/OR COURT-APPOINTED NEUTRAL EXPERT
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A party claiming patent infringement must serve all parties with its Asserted Claims and Preliminary Infringement Contentions under LPR 120.
A Party claiming patent infringement will serve on all Parties a statement of the Asserted Claims and Preliminary Infringement Contentions pursuant to LPR 120.
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Page 2 | I. Asserted Claims and Preliminary Infringement Contentions
Parties must notify third parties of discovery procedures, and third parties must comply.
Parties must provide notice of these discovery procedures to third parties who receive discovery requests from the Parties, and such third parties shall comply with these procedures.
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Page 7 | IV. Discovery
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Trial exhibits must be delivered to chambers 5 days before trial.
One physical set and one electronic set of the trial exhibits are to be delivered to Judge Lin's chambers five (5) days before the trial date.
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Page 5 | C. Evidence
Additional trial exhibits require copies for opposing counsel and 2 for court
If additional exhibits are marked during trial (for example, for impeachment purposes), Counsel must provide copies of the exhibits for opposing Counsel and at least two (2) copies for the Court.
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Page 7 | Admissibility and Admission of Evidence
Courtesy copies must include the CM/ECF header, be double-sided, and tabbed/bound in a three-ring binder or equivalent.
The courtesy copy must be the version of the document with the header generated by CM/ECF, as this header includes important information (case number, document number, page number, date filed, etc.). Courtesy copies shall be printed double-sided. Courtesy copies should be tabbed and placed in a three-ring binder or otherwise bound.
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Page 3 | II. Guidelines for All Motions and Filings
Courtesy copies are required for pleadings with aggregate length over 50 pages, trial exhibits, or when requested by the Court.
Courtesy copies are required only for pleadings that in the aggregate (i.e., the brief plus any declarations or exhibits) are longer than fifty (50) pages, for trial exhibits (see Judge Lin’s Civil Trial Procedures), or when requested by the Court.
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Page 3 | II. Guidelines for All Motions and Filings
Courtesy copies must have CM/ECF header, double-sided, 3-hole punched, tabbed, and bound.
The courtesy copy must be the version of the document with the header generated by CM/ECF, as this header includes important information (i.e., case number, document number, page number, date filed, etc.). Courtesy copies shall be printed double-sided. Courtesy copies should be three-hole punched, tabbed, and placed in a binder or otherwise bound.
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Courtesy copies required for pleadings over 50 pages or trial exhibits.
Courtesy copies are only required for pleadings that in the aggregate (i.e., the brief plus any declarations or exhibits) are longer than fifty (50) pages, trial exhibits (see Judge Lin's Civil Trial Procedures), or upon Court request.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Witness sequestration rule applies throughout trial until closing arguments.
The rule on exclusion (sequestration) of witnesses will be in effect throughout the trial until the time of closing arguments and instructions.
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Filings under seal are only permitted if the moving party demonstrates good cause (non-dispositive motions) or compelling reasons (dispositive/merits-related/operative complaint information); party designation as confidential or stipulation is insufficient, and the Court determines sealing.
It is the Court, not the Parties, that determines whether a document can be filed under seal. The Court will only permit filings under seal if the Party seeking to seal the information demonstrates why the public’s traditional right of access to court documents and the public policies favoring disclosure are outweighed by good cause (if the motion is not case-dispositive) or compelling reasons (if the motion is case-dispositive or otherwise more than tangentially related to the merits of the case, or the information is included in the operative complaint) that support keeping the information under seal. The fact that a Party has designated a particular document “Confidential,” or that the Parties have stipulated it as such (or the opposing Party has not opposed the designation), is not sufficient to establish good cause or to demonstrate that compelling reasons exist to seal that document.
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Strict compliance with Local Rule 5(g) required for motions to seal.
The Court expects strict compliance with LCR 5(g).
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Guide available for redacting sensitive information from documents.
For a helpful guide on properly redacting sensitive information from documents (including redactions required under FRCP and LCR 5.2(a)), see https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/cases-e-filing/cm-ecf/preparing-my-filing/redaction-of-information/.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
Defense trial briefs due 17 days before trial.
Defense trial briefs must be submitted seventeen (17) days before trial.
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Untimely motions in limine will be stricken.
Any other untimely motions in limine will be stricken.
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Defense expert disclosures due 30 days before pretrial motions deadline.
Defense expert disclosures are due thirty (30) days before the pretrial motions deadline.
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Government rebuttal disclosures due 14 days before pretrial motions deadline.
The Government’s rebuttal disclosures are due fourteen (14) days before the pretrial motions deadline.
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Motions in limine must be filed 28 days before trial.
All motions in limine must be filed at least twenty-eight (28) days before trial.
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Each party may file one omnibus motion in limine.
Each Party may file a single, omnibus motion in limine.
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Motions challenging expert witnesses must be filed by pretrial deadline.
Any motion challenging an expert witness must be filed by the pretrial motions deadline.
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Motions in limine may only be included in trial briefs if they missed pretrial deadline.
Parties may only include motions in limine in their trial briefs if the motions could not have been brought by the pretrial motions in limine deadline.
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Expert discovery must be completed 2 weeks before pretrial motions deadline.
If the Parties do not propose a case scheduling order setting expert discovery, then expert discovery shall be completed at least two (2) weeks in advance of the pretrial motions deadline.
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Responses to motions in limine due 23 days before trial.
Responses to motions in limine shall be filed at least twenty-three (23) days before trial.
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All motions must be filed before pretrial motions deadline.
All motions, including motions to continue the trial date, shall be made prior to the pretrial motions deadline.
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Pretrial submissions due 21 days before trial.
Proposed jury questionnaires, proposed voir dire, proposed jury instructions, and proposed verdict forms must be submitted at least twenty-one (21) days in advance of the trial date.
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Government trial brief due 21 days before trial.
The Government’s trial brief must be submitted twenty-one (21) days before trial.
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Government expert disclosures due 45 days before pretrial motions deadline.
The Government’s expert disclosures are due forty-five (45) days before the pretrial motions deadline.
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Pretrial conference held at least 2 Fridays before trial.
The pretrial conference will generally be held at least two Fridays in advance of the trial date.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Opposition to extension motions due within 2 business days.
Any opposition must be filed within two (2) business days of the motion.
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Replies to extension motions are not permitted.
No replies are allowed.
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Pretrial motions must be calendared 12 days after filing.
All pretrial motions, except stipulated or unopposed motions to continue the trial date, must be noted on the motion calendar for twelve (12) days after the motion is filed per CrR 12(b)(6).
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Replies to motions in limine only if requested by Court.
No reply shall be filed unless requested by the Court.
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Additional motions in limine require advance Court approval.
Successive motions in limine shall require advance Court approval.
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Before filing motions in limine, parties must make a good-faith meet and confer with the opposing party and comply with LCR 7(d)(5).
Before filing motions in limine, a Party must make a good-faith effort to meet and confer with the opposing Party and must comply with all other requirements of LCR 7(d)(5).
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Parties must meet and confer in good faith before filing a motion to compel.
Before filing a motion to compel, the moving Party must make a good faith effort to meet and confer with the opposing Party.
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Parties must contact the Magistrate Judge and learn their procedures before filing opposed discovery motions in referred cases.
Should the case be referred to a Magistrate Judge for discovery-related issues, no opposed discovery motions shall be filed until the Party has contacted the Magistrate Judge and has been informed of that judge’s procedures for resolving discovery disputes.
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Non-compliant motions in limine may be summarily stricken without prior permission.
Motions in limine that do not comply with the applicable requirements, including the certification of conferral (LCR 7(d)(4)) or the word limit (LCR 7(e)(5)), without prior permission of the Court may be summarily stricken.
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Page 6 | H. Motions in Limine
Meaningful conferral required before filing dispositive motions with 3 business day buffer.
Parties must make a meaningful effort to confer prior to filing a dispositive motion. Such motions must contain a certification of conferral. See Section II.D. Parties should provide for at least three (3) business days between the final attempt to confer and a motion’s filing and must explain their specific efforts to comply in the certification if contact was not successfully made.
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Good faith conferral required before filing motions in limine; single omnibus motion allowed.
Before filing motions in limine, a Party must make a good faith effort to meet and confer with the opposing Party and must comply with all other requirements of LCR 7(d)(4). Parties are discouraged from filing motions in limine that do not identify specific evidence or exhibits to be excluded, that request relief at a high level of generality, or that merely ask the Court to apply the Federal Rules of Evidence in the absence of an unusual issue. Each Party may file a single, omnibus motion in limine. Successive motions in limine shall require advance Court approval.
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Proposed briefing schedule required for cross-motions for summary judgment.
Parties must submit for approval a proposed briefing schedule if they plan on filing cross-motions for summary judgment. As noted in LCR 7(k), the Court may order Parties filing cross-motions for summary judgment to combine their memoranda and forgo reply briefs in exchange for an enlarged response brief.
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Motion to compel only as last resort; good faith conferral required with certification.
The Court expects Parties to file a motion to compel only as a last resort. The Court strongly encourages Parties to make every effort to resolve discovery disputes without the Court’s intervention. Before filing a motion to compel, the moving Party must make a good faith effort to meet and confer with the opposing Party. See Section II.D. A motion to compel must strictly comply with LCR 37(a)(1) and shall include a certification that lists the date, manner, and
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Daubert motions must be filed by dispositive motion deadline and cannot be in limine motions.
Motions challenging expert testimony, though not dispositive motions, must be filed by the date dispositive motions are due in accordance with the Court’s trial scheduling order. Daubert issues may not be presented in motions in limine.
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No opposed discovery motions until contacting Magistrate Judge for procedures.
Should the case be referred to a Magistrate Judge for discovery-related issues, no opposed discovery motions shall be filed until the Party has contacted the Magistrate Judge to be informed of that judge’s procedures for resolving discovery disputes.
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Motions to dismiss under FRCP 12(b) are discouraged if the defect can be cured by an amended pleading; parties should not oppose timely motions to amend.
A motion to dismiss pursuant to FRCP 12(b) is discouraged if the defect can be cured by filing an amended pleading. Parties must endeavor not to oppose timely motions to amend.
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Motions in limine are discouraged if they do not identify specific evidence to exclude, are overly general, or seek routine FRE application; Daubert issues are prohibited.
Parties are discouraged from filing motions in limine that request exclusion without identifying specific evidence or exhibits to be excluded, request relief at a high level of generality, or merely ask the Court to apply the Federal Rules of Evidence in the absence of an unusual issue. Daubert issues may not be presented in motions in limine.
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Motions to dismiss under Rule 12(b) discouraged if defect can be cured by amendment.
A motion to dismiss pursuant to FRCP 12(b) is discouraged if the defect can be cured by filing an amended pleading. Parties must endeavor not to oppose timely motions to amend.
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Oral argument is decided after briefing is completed on a motion.
After briefing has been completed on a motion, the Court will decide whether to grant a request for oral argument.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Extension motions must be filed 3 business days before deadline.
Motions for extensions of time shall be filed at least three (3) business days in advance of the expiration of the relevant deadline.
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Counsel must remain within 20 minutes of courthouse during jury deliberations.
Throughout jury deliberations, Counsel must remain within 20 (twenty) minutes of the courthouse in order for the Court to expeditiously respond to any jury notes or a verdict. Counsel who choose not to remain in the immediate vicinity of the courtroom must provide the Courtroom Deputy with a telephone number where they can be contacted.
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Deadline extensions are automatically allowed if unopposed, not previously extended, and do not change certain dates; requests must be filed as a joint stipulated notice after meet-and-confer.
The Court permits Parties to automatically extend a deadline (or amend a scheduling order) to a specific new date, provided that: (1) the date has not been previously extended; (2) such request is unopposed or agreed upon between the Parties; and (3) such request does not change the date for (a) any hearing, (b) any final submission to the Court related to a hearing, (c) any dispositive motion or expert motion deadline, or (d) any deadline after the filing of dispositive and expert motions in the trial scheduling order. Parties shall meet and confer and jointly file any requests under the paragraph above as a stipulated notice to the Court, instead of as a motion, using the language set forth below:
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Motions to reschedule hearings must be filed at least 5 business days before the scheduled hearing, include reason for rescheduling, alternative dates/times, and party unavailability dates.
If rescheduling is necessary, the motion shall be filed no later than five (5) business days before the scheduled hearing. The motion shall contain an explanation of why rescheduling is necessary, as well as alternative dates and times that are available for all Parties. Parties shall include known dates of unavailability for the Court to consider when selecting a new date and time, but the Court will select the most expedient date available that minimizes the impact to the Court’s calendar.
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Motions for extension of time (relief from deadline) require 14 days' notice under LCR 7(d)(2), or at least 3 business days' notice with reasons for shorter notice; emergency exceptions apply per LCR 7(j).
Under LCR 7(d)(2), motions for relief from a deadline shall be noted for consideration no earlier than fourteen (14) days after filing. Where a party must seek relief from a deadline on shorter notice, the Court may consider motions for extensions of time that are filed at least three (3) business days in advance of the expiration of the relevant deadline. Any Party utilizing the three-day rule in this paragraph, rather than the 14-day Rule of LCR 7(d)(2), shall include in its motion the reason(s) it could not have filed its motion earlier. In a true, unforeseen emergency, Parties should follow the provisions of LCR 7(j).
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Out-of-county counsel may request remote appearance for status conferences and non-dispositive motions with 5 days advance notice.
Counsel from outside of King County may request to appear by telephone or video for status conferences and hearings on non-dispositive motions. Requests must be made to the Courtroom Deputy at least five days in advance of a hearing, if possible.
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Motions to continue trial date must be filed before pretrial motions deadline
Motions to Continue Trial Date Prior to the pretrial motions deadline
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Motions for extension of time must be filed 3 business days before deadline, response due within 2 days, no replies
Motions for Extension of Time 3 business days before any deadline; response due within 2 days of the motion; no replies
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Reschedule motions must be filed 5 business days before hearing.
Motions to reschedule are discouraged because of their impact on the Court's calendar. If rescheduling is necessary, the motion shall be filed no later than five (5) business days before the scheduled hearing.
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Extension motions must be filed 3 business days before deadline.
Motions for extensions of time shall be filed at least three (3) business days in advance of the expiration of the relevant deadline.
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The schedule established by the order may be modified only upon a showing of good cause.
Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16, a schedule set forth in accordance with this order may only be modified upon a showing of good cause.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Parties must review Judge Lin's procedures online before hearings/trials.
Parties shall review Judge Lin’s procedures at https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/judges/lin-procedures prior to any hearing or trial for potential updates or modifications to this Order as well as additional information relating to her general practices.
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Contact courtroom deputy before filing motion to continue trial.
Prior to filing a motion to continue a trial date, Counsel is directed to contact the Court’s Courtroom Deputy, Kadya Peter, by email at Kadya_Peter@wawd.uscourts.gov to verify that the Court will be available on the proposed new trial date.
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All devices must be turned off or to airplane mode during proceedings.
All cellular telephones and wireless devices must be turned off or turned to airplane mode during all proceedings. Simply silencing these devices is insufficient, as they may interfere with the courtroom audio system. Individuals whose devices interrupt proceedings may be sanctioned.
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Moving parties must notify the courtroom deputy via email or phone when the opposing party does not oppose a motion or does not file a response.
Should a Party not oppose a motion that has been filed against it, once the response indicating non-opposition has been filed, the moving Party shall notify Courtroom Deputy Kadya Peter, either by email at kadya_peter@wawd.uscourts.gov or by telephone at (206) 370-8525, that the opposing Party has filed a response noting the non-opposition. If a Party does not file any response to a motion, the moving Party shall notify the Courtroom Deputy, which may expedite consideration of the motion.
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Counsel must be prepared to address Court's email questions by 5 p.m. the day before hearing.
The Court may email Counsel with questions that they should be prepared to address before 5 p.m. the day before the hearing.
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After-hours issues require meet-and-confer before emailing Courtroom Deputy.
Should an issue arise during trial after court hours, Counsel are instructed to meet and confer to see if the issue can be resolved without Court intervention. If such meet-and-confer efforts are unsuccessful, Counsel must notify Courtroom Deputy Kadya Peter of the issue by email at Kadya_Peter@wawd.uscourts.gov.
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Parties must notify opposing counsel of next-day witnesses by 8 p.m. the previous day.
The Court expects the Parties to provide notice to opposing counsel of their next-day’s witnesses by 8 p.m. the day before a witness is to be called.
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Contact Courtroom Deputy before filing motion to continue trial date.
Prior to filing a motion to continue a trial date, Counsel are directed to contact the Court’s Courtroom Deputy Kadya Peter by email at Kadya_Peter@wawd.uscourts.gov to verify that the Court will be available on the proposed new trial date.
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After-hours issues must be resolved by meet-and-confer before contacting chambers.
Should an issue arise during trial after court hours, Counsel are instructed to meet and confer to see if the issue can be resolved without Court intervention. If such meet-and-confer efforts are unsuccessful, Counsel must notify Courtroom Deputy Kadya Peter of the issue by email at Kadya_Peter@wawd.uscourts.gov.
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Counsel must remain within 20 minutes of courthouse during jury deliberations.
Throughout jury deliberations, Counsel must remain within twenty (20) minutes of the courthouse so that the Court can expeditiously respond to any jury notes or a verdict. Counsel who choose not to remain in the immediate vicinity of the courtroom must provide the Courtroom Deputy with a telephone number where they can be contacted.
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All parties must be included in communications with chambers.
For any other types of inquiries, all Parties must be on the line or copied on the email when communicating with the Courtroom Deputy.
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Videoconference registration required; video appearance mandatory unless motion granted.
All videoconference participants must register prior to the hearing or trial date using the link that will be provided in advance of the hearing or trial date. Where a videoconference has been set, Counsel is required to appear via video unless they file, and the Court grants, a motion to appear telephonically.
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Phones/devices must be off/airplane mode during proceedings; violations may be sanctioned.
Except with prior Court approval, all cellular telephones and wireless devices must be turned off or turned to airplane mode during all proceedings. Simply silencing these devices is insufficient, as they may interfere with the courtroom audio system. Individuals whose devices interrupt proceedings may be sanctioned.
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Page 10 | F. Cellular Phones and Wireless Devices
After-hours issues require meet-and-confer before emailing courtroom deputy.
Should an issue arise during trial after court hours, Counsel are instructed to meet and confer to see if the issue may be resolved without court intervention. If such meet and confer efforts are unsuccessful, Counsel must notify Kadya Peter, the Courtroom Deputy, of the issue by email at Kadya_Peter@wawd.uscourts.gov.
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Counsel must remain within 20 minutes of courthouse during jury deliberations and provide contact information.
Throughout jury deliberations Counsel must remain within twenty (20) minutes of the courthouse to allow the Court to expeditiously respond to any jury notes or a verdict. Counsel must provide the Courtroom Deputy with a telephone number where they can be contacted if leaving the immediate vicinity of the courtroom during jury deliberations.
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Page 11 | F. Deliberations
Witness sequestration waiver requests must be discussed with opposing counsel first.
If Counsel desire a waiver of the rule with respect to a specific witness (for example, an expert), Counsel shall first discuss the matter with opposing Counsel and then present the request to the Court during the preliminary morning session prior to the start of trial on the particular day at issue.
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After-hours trial issues require meet and confer before contacting courtroom deputy.
Should an issue arise during trial after court hours, Counsel are instructed to meet and confer to see if the issue may be resolved without court intervention. If such meet and confer efforts are unsuccessful, Counsel must notify Kadya Peter, the Courtroom Deputy, of the issue by email at Kadya_Peter@wawd.uscourts.gov.
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For inquiries other than unopposed motions, all parties must be included on the communication with the Courtroom Deputy.
For any other inquiry, all Parties must be on the line or cc'd on the email when communicating with the Courtroom Deputy.
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Ex parte communications with chambers are strongly discouraged except for settlement discussions or checking the status of a decision on a motion pursuant to LCR 7(b)(5).
Ex parte communications with chambers involving any matter other than settlement or checking on a status of a decision on a motion pursuant to LCR 7(b)(5) are strongly discouraged.
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Ex parte communications with chambers are strongly discouraged except for specific purposes.
Ex parte communications with chambers involving any matter other than checking on a decision on a motion pursuant to LCR 7(b)(5) or settlement are strongly discouraged.
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In-person hearings default; remote appearance allowed for non-local counsel with advance arrangement.
Unless otherwise specified, hearings are in person. Counsel from outside of King County may appear by telephone or video at status conferences and hearings on non-dispositive motions, but they must request and make arrangements with the Courtroom Deputy ahead of time.
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Courtroom decorum rules require dignity, respect, and professional conduct.
Judge Lin expects everyone in her courtroom to treat each and every person with dignity and respect. Therefore, at a minimum, she expects the following from all:
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Parties may request accommodation for exhibit submission requirements by contacting Courtroom Deputy 2 business days before deadline.
If these requirements for the pre-trial submission of exhibits to the Court pose any undue hardship or burden on a Party, the Party may contact Kadya Peter, Courtroom Deputy, at Kadya_Peter@wawd.uscourts.gov as early as possible, but no later than two (2) business days before the trial exhibits are due, so that the Court can endeavor to address the Party's concerns.
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The parties must inform the Courtroom Deputy by email as far in advance as possible if the claim construction hearing requires more or less time.
The Parties are instructed to inform Kadya Peter, Courtroom Deputy, at kadya_peter@wawd.uscourts.gov, with as much advance notice as possible.
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Counsel must stand when addressing court unless accommodated; stay 5 feet from jury box railing.
Counsel are required to stand when addressing the Court, a witness, or the jury unless a disability-related or health-related accommodation is readily apparent or is requested and granted (see Section III.B). As a general matter, Counsel will not be restricted to speaking at the podium unless the judge, court reporter, witness, other Counsel, or a juror indicates that they are unable to hear. However, Counsel shall stay at least five feet back from the railing in front of the jury box and, to aid the Court Reporter, shall use the handheld microphone provided by the Court when leaving the podium.
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Pro se criminal litigants held to same standards as attorneys.
Parties who represent themselves in criminal matters (i.e., appear pro se) should be aware that the Court holds them to the same standards of conduct to which it holds attorneys.
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Parties should direct initial inquiries to Courtroom Deputy Kadya Peter by email or phone.
Parties should direct initial inquiries they might have to Courtroom Deputy Kadya Peter by email at kadya_peter@wawd.uscourts.gov or by telephone at (206) 370-8525.
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Parties should contact chambers to alert the clerk when a motion becomes unopposed.
If, after filing a motion, the responding party does not oppose the motion, please contact chambers to alert the clerk that the motion has become an unopposed one.
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Parties may jointly contact the Courtroom Deputy via email or phone for time-sensitive discovery disputes.
When presented with disputes regarding discovery issues that are particularly time-sensitive, Parties may jointly contact Courtroom Deputy Kadya Peter, either by email at kadya_peter@wawd.uscourts.gov or by telephone at (206) 370-8525, to arrange a telephone conference with the Court.
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Accommodation requests should be made as far in advance as possible via email or phone to Courtroom Deputy.
Participants are encouraged to request accommodations as far in advance as possible by contacting Courtroom Deputy Kadya Peter by email at kadya_peter@wawd.uscourts.gov or by telephone at (206) 370-8525.
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Disability/health accommodations can be requested from Courtroom Deputy.
Counsel or other participants may request disability- or health-related accommodations to facilitate participation in any upcoming hearing, whether held virtually, in person, or in a hybrid format. Participants are encouraged to request accommodations as far in advance as possible by contacting Courtroom Deputy Kadya Peter by email at Kadya_Peter@wawd.uscourts.gov or by telephone at (206) 370-8525.
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Initial inquiries should be directed to Courtroom Deputy Kadya Peter.
Parties should direct initial inquiries they have to the Courtroom Deputy, Kadya Peter, by email at kadya_peter@wawd.uscourts.gov or by telephone at (206) 370-8525.
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Accommodation requests accepted for disability/health needs via email or phone.
An attorney or other participant may request disability-related or health-related accommodations to participate in an upcoming hearing for their case, whether held virtually, in-person, or in a hybrid format. Participants are encouraged to request accommodations as far in advance as possible by contacting the Courtroom Deputy, Kadya Peter, by email at kadya_peter@wawd.uscourts.gov or by telephone at (206) 370-8525.
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Video participants must use names as they appear in court filings.
All Parties appearing via video should sign in using their first and last names as they appear in filings to the Court.
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Pretrial conference agenda available on Judge Lin's Chambers Procedures page.
An agenda of topics to be covered at the pretrial conference is posted on Judge Lin's Chambers Procedures page, https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/judges/lin-procedures.
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Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives
Notice required 2 business days before hearing for multiple attorney participation.
Parties shall submit notice under this provision by issue and speaker two (2) business days prior to the hearing to the Courtroom Deputy, Kadya Peter, by email at kadya_peter@wawd.uscourts.gov.
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Court encourages participation of less experienced lawyers and Rule 9 Legal Interns in courtroom proceedings.
The Court encourages litigants to provide opportunities for less experienced lawyers and Rule 9 Licensed Legal Interns (accompanied and supervised by an experienced attorney) to participate in all courtroom proceedings, particularly where they contributed significantly to the preparation.
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Court may allow multiple attorneys to argue or examine witnesses to facilitate less experienced lawyer participation.
While typically only one lawyer may present an argument or question a witness on behalf of a client, the Court may allow multiple attorneys to argue or examine a witness to achieve this end (for example, so that an experienced attorney can supplement a new lawyer's arguments or witness examination questions with their own, if necessary).
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Experienced attorneys may supplement junior lawyers' arguments if needed.
An experienced attorney may supplement a new lawyer's arguments or witness examination questions with their own if necessary.
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Court may allow multiple attorneys to argue or examine witnesses for junior lawyer participation.
While typically only one lawyer may argue on behalf of a Party or question a witness, the Court may allow multiple attorneys to argue or examine a witness on behalf of a client to achieve this end.
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Court encourages junior lawyer participation in courtroom proceedings.
The Court encourages litigants to provide opportunities for less experienced lawyers and Rule 9 licensed legal interns (accompanied and supervised by a more experienced attorney) to participate in all courtroom proceedings, particularly where they contributed significantly to the preparation.
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