Judge André Birotte Jr.

Counsel must not contact the CRD regarding the status of any matter before the Court.

Microsoft Word file of all proposed orders must be emailed to chambers at AB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. See Local Rule 5-4.4.2. A pdf file is not acceptable. If the proposed order is based on a stipulation or an ex parte application, counsel must email both the order and the stipulation or ex parte application. Otherwise, accompanying documents (such as motions) should not be emailed to chambers.

If any counsel discovers a calendar conflict with a scheduled appearance, counsel must inform opposing counsel and the Courtroom Deputy Clerk (“CRD”) via Chambers email at AB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov

Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions must not exceed 25 pages. Replies must not exceed 15 pages.

Typeface must comply with Local Rule 11-3.1.1. Times New Roman font must be at least 14 point; Courier font must be at least 12 point.

Citations to cases must be in Bluebook format and must include pinpoint citations (citations to page numbers). Counsel may omit parallel citations. For unreported cases, the Court prefers Westlaw citations.

Statutes should be cited in accordance with the Bluebook. Statutory references should identify with specificity the sections and subsections referenced (e.g., “Plaintiff alleges that Defendant infringed on his trademark in violation of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1114(a).”) Avoid statutory citations that do not specifically indicate the appropriate section and subsection

Counsel must not attempt to contact the Court or Chambers staff by email, telephone, or by any other ex parte means. Counsel may, for appropriate matters only, contact the CRD via Chambers email at AB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov or by telephone at (213)-894-2833.

Motions in limine must be filed at least 3 weeks (21 days) before the final pretrial conference; oppositions must be filed at least 2 weeks (14 days) before the final pretrial conference; there will be no replies. Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed 10 pages in length.

If any counsel anticipate that a difficult question of law or evidence will necessitate legal argument requiring research or briefing, counsel must give the Court advance notice. Counsel are directed to notify the CRD at the day’s adjournment if an unexpected legal issue arises that could not have been foreseen and addressed in advance. Counsel must also advise the CRD at the end of each trial day of any issues that must be addressed outside the presence of the jury so that there is no interruption of the trial. THE COURT WILL NOT KEEP JURORS WAITING.