Judge Todd Lang
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Document Filing Requirements2 rules
Emergency or expedited motions must include the phrase 'expedited consideration requested' to the right of the caption and state the basis for the expedited relief.
If you are filing a motion which is time sensitive or truly requires emergency or expedited consideration, you must include the phrase "expedited consideration requested" to the right of the caption, and you must state in the motion the basis for your request for expedited relief. Please do not request expedited relief unless there is a genuine need for an expedited ruling.
Document Type
Motion
Proposed orders must state the exact title of the motion being ruled upon and must not include mailing certificates.
Please be specific in your proposed orders by specifically stating the exact title of the motion being ruled upon. Do not attach mailing certificates to proposed orders as we do not distribute orders in the same manner that you serve motions.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Filing & Service rules
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The response deadline for electronic services is five days.
Because the response deadline for electronic services is already short (five days) there are times Judge Lang will simply wait five court days and rule on the sixth day.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Parties must attempt to resolve discovery disputes or sanctions motions through personal in-person consultation before contacting the Court.
Parties shall not contact the Court concerning a discovery dispute or motion for sanctions without first seeking to resolve the matter through personal in-person consultation and sincere effort.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Counsel may contact the Judicial Assistant to inquire about the status of a pending motion ruling.
Please let the Court know if you did not get a ruling on a motion you filed either by addressing it in open court or by contacting the Judicial Assistant. The paper filing system is not perfect, and sometimes motions are not delivered to the division and there is no way of knowing that a motion was filed if we do not receive it. The Court welcomes a call to the Judicial Assistant to ask why you have not yet received a ruling.
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