Judge Whitaker, Michael E.'s rule states these limits: 5 pages. Joint statements for Informal Discovery Conferences are limited to 5 pages.
Judge Whitaker, Michael E.'s formatting rule includes binding tabbed 3-ring, one-sided copies, tabbed in numerical order, and colored separator sheets between moving, opposition, and reply papers. Motions in Limine Binders must be three-ring bound, tabbed, one-sided, and lodged 5 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
The rule requires caption. Motions in limine captions must identify excluded evidence, be numbered consecutively, and opposition/reply papers must reference the motion number in their caption.
Parties may contact Judge Whitaker, Michael E.'s chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone 310-281-2427. Parties are prohibited from calling chambers to inquire about document status; status checks must be done via the court website.
Judge Whitaker, Michael E.'s rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Continuances of motion hearing dates must be ordered by the Court; rescheduling on the Court Reservation System alone is insufficient.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Mandatory e-filing required for motions, oppositions, and replies; self-represented litigants are exempt.
A fee is required for covered filings. Jury fees must be paid no later than 365 calendar days after filing the initial complaint.
The rule states a 10:00 a.m. filing cutoff. Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties, timing: 15 calendar days before hearing. CMC statements must be served on all attorneys and self-represented parties no later than 15 calendar days before the CMC.
CMC statements must be served on all attorneys and self-represented parties no later than 15 calendar days before the CMC.
Mandatory e-filing required for motions, oppositions, and replies; self-represented litigants are exempt.
Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be e-filed by 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
Written oppositions to ex parte applications must be e-filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
E-filed documents may take 1-2 business days to appear on the court’s docket after submission.
Summonses, complaints, and cross-complaints must be served within 60 days of filing.
CMC statements must be filed and served on all parties no later than 15 calendar days before the CMC.
Joint Status Conference reports must be filed no later than 5 court days before the conference.
Joint statements for Informal Discovery Conferences are limited to 5 pages.
Jury fees must be paid no later than 365 calendar days after filing the initial complaint.
Continuances of motion hearing dates must be ordered by the Court; rescheduling on the Court Reservation System alone is insufficient.
Parties are prohibited from calling chambers to inquire about document status; status checks must be done via the court website.
Motions in Limine Binders must be three-ring bound, tabbed, one-sided, and lodged 5 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
Exhibit Binders must be three-ring bound, tabbed, internally paginated, one-sided, and five sets must be prepared.
Trial Binders must be three-ring bound, tabbed, one-sided, include a table of contents, and be lodged 5 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.
Motions in limine captions must identify excluded evidence, be numbered consecutively, and opposition/reply papers must reference the motion number in their caption.