Judge Anne Hwang

All documents must include the words “DISCOVERY MATTER” in the caption to ensure proper routing.

Memoranda of Points and Authorities, pretrial briefs, trial briefs, and postrial briefs (including oppositions thereto) shall not exceed 20 pages, nor exceed 5,600 words, including headings, footnotes, and quotations.

Replies shall not exceed 10 pages.

Preparation of Documents/PDF. Counsel shall adhere to Local Rule 5-4.3.1 with respect to the conversion of all documents to a PDF so that when a document is electronically filed, it is in the proper size and format that is PDF searchable.

The Court does not permit appearance.

Communications with Chambers. Counsel shall not attempt to contact the Court or its staff by telephone or by any other ex parte means.

Sentencing memoranda greater than 20 pages in length. All exhibits, declarations, etc. to chambers copies must be tabbed, where applicable. Blue-backs and hole punches are not required. Chambers copies of under seal documents shall all be placed together in a manila envelope labeled “UNDER SEAL.”

All emailed submissions to Chambers referred to in this Order must be in Word format and emailed to AH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

any hearing, such as “Real Time” transmission or daily transcripts, shall notify the court reporter at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing date. At least seven (7) days before the commencement of trial, counsel for the parties shall provide the court reporter with a list of unusual words, phrases, and spellings that may come up during trial. This information should be emailed to Court Reporter Services at ReportersCACD@cacd.uscourts.gov.

On the first day of trial, the Court will commence at 8:30 a.m. Counsel shall arrive at the Courtroom no later than 8:30 a.m. each day of trial, unless an earlier time is ordered by the Court.

The parties must continue to meet and confer on all issues that arise during trial. The Court will not rule on any such issue unless the parties have attempted to resolve it first.

Counsel must use the lectern. Counsel should not consume jury time by writing out words and drawing charts or diagrams. All such aids must be prepared in advance.

Absent stipulation of the parties or leave of court, no exhibits or demonstrative evidence may be used during opening statements. If a party seeks to use any exhibits or demonstrative evidence, leave of court must be sought during the FPTC.

Counsel must not make speaking objections before the jury or otherwise make speeches, restate testimony, or attempt to guide a

If counsel objects and the legal grounds for the objection. If counsel desires to argue an objection further, counsel must seek permission from the Court to do so.

For an overview and review of the evidence presented during trial, the Court will rely on the parties’ closing arguments. In delivering closing arguments, the parties shall use their respective proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law as a “checklist” and should identify the evidence that supports their proposed findings. The Court will not accept post-trial briefs unless it finds that circumstances warrant additional briefing and such briefing is specifically authorized.

Counsel are advised to review and adhere to the Central District’s Civility and Professionalism Guidelines. See http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admissions/civility-and-professionalismguidelines. At a minimum:

Counsel must not approach the CRD, the jury box, or the witness stand without Court authorization and must return to the lectern when the purpose for the approach has been accomplished.

Counsel must rise when addressing the Court, and when the Court or the jury enters or leaves the courtroom, unless directed otherwise.

Counsel must address all remarks to the Court. Counsel must not address the CRD, the court reporter, persons in the audience, or opposing counsel. Any request to re-read questions or answers shall be addressed to the Court. Counsel must ask the Court’s permission to speak with opposing counsel.

Counsel must not address or refer to witnesses or parties by first names alone, except for witnesses who are below age fourteen (14), or witnesses who share a last name.

Counsel must not offer a stipulation unless counsel have conferred with opposing counsel and have verified that the stipulation will be acceptable.

(h) Counsel must never speak to jurors under any circumstance, and must not speak to co-counsel, opposing counsel, witnesses, or clients if the conversation can be overheard by jurors. Counsel must instruct their clients and witnesses to avoid such conduct.

(d) Counsel must inform the CRD of any agreements reached regarding any proposed exhibits, as well as those exhibits that may be received into evidence without a motion to admit.

After electronically filing the application and proof of service, send an e-mail to RGK_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with an attachment containing (1) an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal and declaration giving notice or a proof of service; (2) a Word or WP version of the proposed order (including the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied (see 3., above)); and (3) an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page clearly marked "UNDER SEAL." The subject line of the e-mail should have the case number, plus the words "UNDER SEAL REQUEST".

Send an email to the chambers email at RGK_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov with an attachment containing (1) an Adobe PDF version of the application to seal and declaration giving notice or a proof of service; (2) a Word or WP version of the proposed order (including the proposed action to be taken if the application is denied); and (3) an Adobe PDF of the document(s) to be filed under seal with a caption page, clearly marked "UNDER SEAL." The subject line of the e-mail should have the case number, plus the words "UNDER SEAL REQUEST". Without a caption page, document title will be captured and will appear on the docket.