Central District of California Page & Word Limits

Page limitations are strictly enforced with rare exceptions for good cause; supplemental briefs require prior leave.

Source text: See Local Rule 11-6. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations. No supplemental brief shall be filed without prior leave of Court.

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 15 pages.

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

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 15 pages.

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

No party may file more than one Rule 56 motion without leave of court.

Source text: No party may, without leave of Court, file more than one motion under Fed. R. Civ. P. 56, regardless of whether such motion is denominated a motion for...

Motions in limine limited to 10 pages; no replies allowed.

Source text: 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.

Each party limited to 5 motions in limine without leave.

Source text: Each party may file no more than five (5) motions in limine without seeking leave from the Court.

Joint Statement of the Case (max 1 page) must be filed 14 days before FPTC.

Source text: The parties must file a Joint Statement of the Case fourteen (14) days before the FPTC for the Court to read to the prospective jurors before commencement of voir dire. The joint statement should be brief and neutral and should not be more than one (1) page in length.

Trial memorandum due 14 days before Final Pretrial Conference.

Source text: No later than 14 days before the Final Pretrial Conference, counsel shall file the following: Trial Memorandum

Support/opposition memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.

Source text: Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages.

Summary judgment motions limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 12 pages (reply).

Source text: Each separately represented party shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages.

Sentencing briefs due 14 days before sentencing hearing.

Source text: Both parties will be permitted to file a sentencing brief, which is due no later than 14 days before the sentencing hearing.

Statement of Case limited to 2 pages.

Source text: Statement of the Case. A short synopsis (not to exceed two (2) pages) of the claims, counterclaims, affirmative defenses, and procedural history.

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 12 pages (reply); 14-point Times New Roman font required; PDF format must be text searchable.

Source text: Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations. Typeface and spacing shall comply with Local Rule 11-3.1.1, except that the parties are required to use only 14-point Times New Roman font. Footnotes shall be in the same font and the same size as the body of the memorandum. Counsel shall adhere to Local Rule 5-4.3 with respect to the conversion of all documents to PDF format so that when a document is electronically filed, it is in proper size and is text searchable. Further, all documents shall be filed in a format so that text can be selected, copied, and pasted directly from the document.

Court allocates 55-60% trial time to plaintiff, 40-45% to defendant.

Source text: At the FPTC, the Court will discuss with the parties which of the causes of action and affirmative defenses will, in fact, need to be tried to the jury. At that time, the Court will review the time estimate for the trial and, if necessary, set a specified time table for each party to present its claims/defenses (including the imposition of time limits on opening statements and closing arguments). Since the Court’s allotment of time to try the case will inevitably be less than the parties’ estimate, the Court will allocate the time generally giving the plaintiff’s side 55% to 60% and the defendant’s side 45% to 40%.

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies to 12 pages.

Source text: Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

Reply briefs limited to 12 pages with rare extensions for good cause.

Source text: Replies shall not exceed 12 pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine (unless Court grants good cause exception).

Source text: Each side is limited to five motions in limine unless the Court orders otherwise for good cause shown.

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 12 pages (reply) with specific font requirements.

Source text: Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations. No supplemental brief shall be filed without prior leave of court. Typeface shall comply with Local Rule 11-3.1.1. (Civil). NOTE: If Times Roman font is used, the size must be no less than 14; if Courier is used, the size must be no less than 12. Footnotes shall be in typeface no less than one size smaller than text size and shall be used sparingly.

Reply papers must be filed 14 calendar days before the hearing date.

Source text: Rule 7-10: Reply papers, if any, shall be filed fourteen (14) calendar days before the hearing date.

Memoranda limited to 7,000 words or 25 pages for handwritten/typewriter briefs.

Source text: Memoranda of points and authorities shall not exceed 7,000 words. See Local Rule 11-6.1. A handwritten brief or a brief prepared using a typewriter may not exceed 25 pages, excluding the caption (if on a separate cover page), the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, and any indices and exhibits.

Replies limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages for handwritten/typewriter briefs.

Source text: Replies shall not exceed 4,200 words or fifteen (15) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

Multiple summary judgment motions or exceeding page/word limits require leave of court with good cause showing.

Source text: If a party believes good cause exists for more than one summary judgment motion or to increase word or page limits, the party shall seek leave by noticed motion setting forth a detailed showing of good cause. Failure to do so will result in the striking of the motion(s).

Memoranda limited to 7,000 words; handwritten/typewriter briefs limited to 25 pages with specific exclusions.

Source text: Memoranda of points and authorities shall not exceed 7,000 words. See Local Rule 11-6.1. A handwritten brief or a brief prepared using a typewriter may not exceed 25 pages, excluding the caption (if on a separate cover page), the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, and any indices and exhibits.

Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages for handwritten/typewriter formats.

Source text: Replies shall not exceed 4,200 words or fifteen (15) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

Support/opposition memoranda limited to 7,000 words; replies limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages (handwritten/typewriter).

Source text: Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed 7,000 words. See Local Rule 11-6.1. A handwritten brief or a brief prepared using a typewriter may not exceed 25 pages, including the table of contents, table of authorities, the signature block, and any indices and exhibits. All submitted briefs must be accompanied by a Certificate of Compliance as set forth in Local Civil Rule 11-6.2. Replies shall not exceed 4,200 words or fifteen (15) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

Motion papers have length and format requirements.

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Memoranda limited to 7,000 words (computer-generated) or 25 pages (handwritten/typewriter).

Source text: Memoranda of points and authorities shall not exceed 7,000 words. See Local Rule 11-6.1. A handwritten brief or a brief prepared using a typewriter may not exceed 25 pages, excluding the caption (if on a separate cover page), the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, and any indices and exhibits.

Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages (handwritten/typewriter).

Source text: Replies shall not exceed 4,200 words or fifteen (15) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

Rule 56 motions must be filed at least 35 days before the hearing date.

Source text: Any Rule 56 Motion must be filed at least thirty-five (35) days before the noticed hearing date.

Opposition to Rule 56 motion must be filed at least 21 days before hearing date (14 days after motion).

Source text: Any Opposition must be filed at least twenty-one (21) days before the noticed hearing date (fourteen (14) days after the Motion is filed).

Reply to Rule 56 motion must be filed at least 14 days before hearing date (7 days after opposition).

Source text: Any Reply must be filed at least fourteen (14) days before the noticed hearing date (seven (7) days after the opposition is filed).

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 2,800 words or 10 pages (handwritten/typewriter).

Source text: Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed 2,800 words in length, or ten (10) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

Joint Statement of the Case (max 1 page) due 14 days before FPTC.

Source text: The parties must file a Joint Statement of the Case fourteen (14) days before the FPTC for the court to read to the prospective jurors before commencement of voir dire. The joint statement should be brief and neutral and must not be more than one page in length.

Memoranda of Points and Authorities limited to 7,000 words (excluding specified items).

Source text: Pursuant to Local Rule 11-6, absent leave of court Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 7,000 words, including headings, footnotes, and quotations but excluding the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by L.R. 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits.

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).

Source text: Pursuant to Local Rule 11-6, Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages, absent leave of Court. Replies shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

Motions briefs limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Pursuant to Local Rule 11-6, Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages absent leave of Court. Replies shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

Only one motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication allowed per party.

Source text: No party may file more than one motion pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56, regardless of whether such motion is denominated a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication.

Each party limited to 25 pages and 8 footnotes for summary judgment motions.

Source text: Each separately represented party shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities. Leave for additional space will be given only in extraordinary cases. Each party is limited to the use of a total of eight footnotes.

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine unless court grants leave.

Source text: Each side is limited to five (5) motions in limine unless the court grants leave to file additional motions.

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed 10 pages in length.

Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words; supplemental briefs require leave of court.

Source text: Limitations on the length of briefs are specified in Local Civil Rule 11-6.1. A certification of compliance is required as set forth in Local Rule 11-6.2. In addition, because reply briefs should by their nature be shorter than motion and opposition briefs, the Court imposes an additional limitation on reply briefs, limiting those to 4,200 words rather than 7,000 words. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations. No supplemental briefs may be filed without prior leave of court.

Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words (vs 7,000 for motion/opposition briefs).

Source text: Limitations on the length of briefs are specified in Local Civil Rule 11-6.1. A certification of compliance is required as set forth in Local Rule 11-6.2. In addition, because reply briefs should by their nature be shorter than motion and opposition briefs, the Court imposes an additional limitation on reply briefs, limiting those to 4,200 words rather than 7,000 words. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations. No supplemental briefs may be filed without prior leave of court.

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.

Source text: Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.

Opening motion briefs limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.

Source text: Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.

Each party limited to 5 motions in limine.

Source text: Each side is limited to five motions in limine.

Motions in limine memoranda limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions in limine shall not exceed 10 pages.

Support/opposition memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.

Source text: Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.

Motions must be filed 14 days before hearing; supporting memorandum limited to 10 pages.

Source text: All motions shall be filed fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing date. The supporting memorandum shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

Opposition to motions due 7 days before hearing, limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Any opposition shall be filed seven (7) days prior to the hearing date and shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

Reply briefs, if filed, are due 3 days before hearing by 12:00 p.m. and limited to 5 pages.

Source text: However, if a party elects to file one, it shall be filed three (3) days prior to the hearing date by 12:00 p.m., and shall not exceed five (5) pages.

Each side limited to five motions in limine.

Source text: Each side is limited to five motions in limine unless the Court orders otherwise.

Claim construction briefs limited to 25 pages (opening/response) and 12 pages (reply).

Source text: The claim construction briefs have the following page limits: 25 for opening and response, 12 for reply.

10-term limit for claim construction; failure to narrow terms may result in sanctions.

Source text: Parties are further reminded of the 10-term limit for construction. Patent L.R. 4-3(c). Failure to make a good faith effort to narrow the disputed terms may expose counsel to sanctions. Patent L.R. 4-7.

1 hour maximum for technology tutorial; additional time requires advance request; tutorial time doesn't extend Markman hearing.

Source text: The Court will schedule an additional 1 hour maximum to the Markman hearing for the tutorial. The parties may ask the Court well in advance if they need additional time. Any remaining time from the tutorial will not be added to extend the total time for arguments and evidence at the Markman hearing.

Tutorial materials must be lodged 7 days before tutorial; 5-page summary memorandum allowed.

Source text: All materials utilized in the technology tutorial shall be lodged with the Court by no later than 7 days prior to the tutorial. The parties may include a memorandum, not to exceed 5 pages, summarizing the materials and tutorial.

Memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 12 pages (reply).

Source text: Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine.

Source text: Each side is limited to five motions in limine unless the Court orders otherwise.

Motion in Limine submissions limited to 8 pages; no replies allowed.

Source text: Neither party’s submissions with respect to a Motion in Limine shall exceed eight (8) pages. Unless ordered otherwise, the Court will only consider the moving papers and any opposition thereto; no replies are necessary or invited.

Maximum of 5 Motions in Limine allowed without leave of court.

Source text: Neither party may file more than five (5) Motions in Limine absent leave of Court upon a showing of good cause, and leave of Court will be granted sparingly.

Motions in Limine submissions limited to 8 pages; no replies permitted.

Source text: Neither party’s submissions with respect to a Motion in Limine shall exceed eight (8) pages. Unless ordered otherwise, the Court will only consider the moving papers and any opposition thereto; no replies are necessary or invited.

Maximum of 5 Motions in Limine per party without leave of court.

Source text: Neither party may file more than five (5) Motions in Limine absent leave of Court upon a showing of good cause, and leave of Court will be granted sparingly.

Motions in Limine submissions limited to 8 pages; no replies permitted.

Source text: Neither party’s submissions with respect to a Motion in Limine shall exceed eight (8) pages. Unless ordered otherwise, the Court will only consider the moving papers and any opposition thereto; no replies are necessary or invited.

Plaintiff must identify and serve fictitiously named defendants within 90 days of removal.

Source text: Plaintiff is expected to ascertain the identity of, and serve, any fictitiously named defendant, within 90 days of the removal of the action to this Court.

Memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).

Source text: Memoranda of points and authorities shall not exceed 25 pages and all footnotes shall be in the same type size pursuant to Local Rule 11-3. Oppositions shall not exceed 25 pages and any reply shall not exceed 10 pages.

Motions in limine support memoranda limited to 10 pages; oppositions limited to 10 pages.

Source text: The supporting memorandum shall not exceed ten (10) pages. Any opposition(s) shall be e-filed seven (7) days before the Final Pretrial Conference and shall not exceed 10 pages.

Opening claim construction briefs limited to 25 pages.

Source text: No later than seven days after they file the Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement, the parties shall file simultaneous opening claim construction briefs of not more than 25 pages.

Responsive claim construction briefs limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Not later than 14 days after the opening briefs, the parties shall file simultaneous responsive briefs of not more than 10 pages.

Statement of the Case must not exceed 2 pages.

Source text: a. Statement of the Case: A short synopsis (not to exceed two (2) pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, and affirmative defenses.

Motions in limine must be e-filed 14 days before Pretrial Conference; oppositions due 7 days before, max 10 pages.

Source text: All motions in limine will be heard at the Final Pretrial Conference. All motions in limine must be e-filed fourteen (14) calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference and served in compliance with Local Rule 6-1. Any oppositions shall be e-filed no later than seven (7) calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference and not exceed ten (10) pages.

Motions must be filed at least 28 days before the hearing cut-off date.

Source text: The cut-off date for hearing motions is the last day on which motions will be heard; i.e., the motion must be filed at least 28 days before the deadline in accordance with the requirements of L.R. 6-1.

Motions in limine memoranda limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions in limine shall not exceed 10 pages.

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must include 2-page Statement of the Case.

Source text: Statement of the Case: A short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims in the Complaint and in the Counterclaim (if any) and the primary affirmative defenses.

Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words (vs 7,000 for motions/opposition).

Source text: Limitations on the length of briefs are specified in Local Civil Rule 11-6.1. A certification of compliance is required as set forth in Local Rule 11-6.2. In addition, because reply briefs should by their nature be shorter than motion and opposition briefs, the Court imposes an additional limitation on reply briefs, limiting those to 4,200 words rather than 7,000 words.

Reply briefs are limited to 4,200 words.

Source text: because reply briefs should by their nature be shorter than motion and opposition briefs, the Court imposes an additional limitation on reply briefs, limiting those to 4,200 words rather than 7,000 words.

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).

Source text: Pursuant to Local Rule 11-6, Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages absent leave of Court. Replies shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

Only one motion for summary judgment allowed; must seek leave for additional motions or page limit increases.

Source text: Motions for Summary Judgment. No party may file more than one motion pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56, regardless of whether such motion is denominated a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication. The parties shall not attempt to evade the page limitations for briefs by filing multiple motions. If a party believes this is one of the rare instances in which good cause exists for more than one motion for summary judgment or to increase page limits, the party shall seek leave by noticed motion setting forth a detailed showing of good cause.

Each separately represented party limited to 25 pages (excluding TOC/TOA).

Source text: Each separately represented party shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities.

Each party limited to 8 total footnotes.

Source text: Each party is limited to the use of a total of eight footnotes.

Statement of Case limited to 2 pages.

Source text: Statement of the Case. A short summary (not to exceed two (2) pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, affirmative defenses, and procedural history.

Motions in limine limited to 5 per side, 10 pages max, no replies.

Source text: Each side is limited to five (5) motions in limine unless the court grants leave to file additional motions. All motions in limine must be filed at least three (3) weeks before the hearing date. Oppositions must be filed at least two (2) weeks before the hearing date. There shall be no replies. Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed 10 pages in length.

Joint proposed jury instructions due 14 days before FPTC.

Source text: Joint proposed jury instructions must be filed no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the FPTC.

Joint verdict form due 14 days before FPTC.

Source text: The parties shall file a proposed joint general or special verdict form fourteen (14) days before the FPTC.

Joint Statement of the Case limited to 1 page.

Source text: The joint statement should be brief and neutral and should not be more than one page in length.

Motions (non-limine) limited to 25 pages; replies to 12 pages.

Source text: Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations. No supplemental brief shall be filed without prior leave of court.

Parties must identify up to 10 most significant claim terms, with total not exceeding 10.

Source text: An identification of up to 10 terms whose construction will be most significant to the case. If the parties cannot agree on the 10 most significant terms, the parties shall identify the ones they agree are most significant and then they may evenly divide the remainder. While the Court may in its discretion construe more than 10 terms, the total terms identified by all parties as most significant cannot exceed 10.

Opening claim construction briefs limited to 25 pages.

Source text: No later than seven days after the filing of the Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement, the parties shall file simultaneous opening claim construction briefs of not more than 25 pages.

Responsive claim construction briefs limited to 10 pages.

Source text: No later than 14 days after the filing of the opening briefs, the parties shall file simultaneous responsive briefs of not more than 10 pages.

Technology tutorial limited to 20 minutes.

Source text: With its responsive brief, each party shall submit any presentation material (such as demonstrative exhibits, including PowerPoint or other slide presentations) it wishes to use at a claim construction hearing, and may submit a technology tutorial of no more than 20 minutes in length.

Each side has 45 minutes for claim construction hearing presentation.

Source text: Each side shall have 45 minutes for its presentation, subject to enlargement at the Court's discretion.

Final Invalidity Contentions and expert reports due 28 days after Final Infringement Contentions.

Source text: No later than 28 days after service of the Final Infringement Contentions, the party opposing a claim of patent infringement shall produce the following information:

Rebuttal expert reports due 28 days after opposing reports; discovery closes 28 days after rebuttal reports.

Source text: Rebuttal expert reports are due no later than 28 days after service of the parties' respective Sections IV.A and IV.B reports. Discovery closes 28 days after service of the latest set of rebuttal reports.

Advice of counsel documents due 28 days after claim construction ruling.

Source text: No later than 28 days after the Court's claim construction ruling, each party relying upon advice of counsel as part of a patent-related claim or defense for any reason shall produce the following information:

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must include 2-page statement of case.

Source text: a. Statement of the case: a short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, and affirmative defenses.

Each side allowed one motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication.

Source text: Each side is allowed one motion for summary judgment pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56, regardless of whether such motion is denominated as a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication.

Motions in limine limited to 5 per side; supporting/opposing memoranda limited to 10 pages; no replies allowed.

Source text: Each side is limited to five (5) motions in limine. Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions in limine shall not exceed ten (10) pages. Replies will not be accepted.

Supporting/opposing memoranda for motions in limine limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions in limine shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

Each party limited to 5 motions in limine.

Source text: Each side is limited to five (5) motions in limine.

No reply memoranda allowed for motions in limine.

Source text: Replies will not be accepted.

Joint Statement of Case limited to 1 page (2-3 paragraphs).

Source text: Counsel shall also prepare a Joint Statement of the Case which will be read by the Court to the prospective panel of jurors prior to the commencement of voir dire. The statement should not be longer than two or three paragraphs and shall not exceed one page.

Joint statement of case limited to 1/2 page for jury selection.

Source text: Counsel or parties appearing pro se shall file a brief joint statement of the case, no longer than one-half page, to be read to prospective jurors at the time of jury selection.

Reply briefs limited to 3,000 words or 10 pages (handwritten/typewritten); no surreplies without leave.

Source text: All motion papers shall comply with Local Rule 11-3. Only in rare instances brief length limitations of Local Rule 11-6. Reply briefs may not exceed 3,000 words, excluding indices and exhibits. A handwritten or typewritten reply brief may not exceed 10 pages, excluding indices and exhibits. No supplemental brief or surreply shall be filed without prior leave of Court.

Reply briefs limited to 3,000 words (or 10 pages if handwritten/typewritten), excluding indices and exhibits.

Source text: Reply briefs may not exceed 3,000 words, excluding indices and exhibits. A handwritten or typewritten reply brief may not exceed 10 pages, excluding indices and exhibits.

Motions filed 14 days before hearing; support/opposition limited to 10 pages.

Source text: All motions shall be filed 14 days prior to the hearing date. The supporting memorandum shall not exceed 10 pages. Any opposition shall be filed seven days prior to the hearing date and shall not exceed 10 pages.

Replies optional; if filed, due 3 days before hearing by noon, max 5 pages.

Source text: The Court does not require a reply. However, if a party elects to file one, it shall be filed three days prior to the hearing date by 12:00 p.m., and shall not exceed five pages.

Government exhibit list due 14 days before final pretrial conference.

Source text: The Government shall file its exhibit list 14 calendar days prior to the Final Pretrial Conference.

Reply briefs limited to 3,000 words or 10 pages (excluding indices and exhibits).

Source text: Reply briefs may not exceed 3,000 words, excluding indices and exhibits. A handwritten or typewritten reply brief may not exceed 10 pages, excluding indices and exhibits.

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed 10 pages in length.

Maximum 5 motions in limine per side without leave of court.

Source text: No side may file more than 5 motions in limine without leave of court.

Joint Statement of Case due 14 days before FPTC, max 1 page.

Source text: By 2 weeks (14 days) before the FPTC, counsel must file a Joint Statement of the Case for the Court to read to the panel of prospective jurors before commencement of voir dire. This should be a brief neutral statement no more than one page long.

Motions in limine limited to 5 per party; motions and oppositions limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Each party is limited to five (5) motions in limine, unless the Court grants leave to file additional motions. All motions and oppositions are limited to ten (10) pages in length.

Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be filed 21 days before trial in LR 52-3 format.

Source text: For any matter requiring findings of fact and conclusions of law, counsel for each party shall, no later than 21 days before trial, file with the Court and serve on opposing counsel that party’s proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in the format specified in Local Rule 52-3.

Each party limited to 5 motions in limine (10 pages each) unless leave granted.

Source text: Each party is limited to five (5) motions in limine, unless the Court grants leave to file additional motions. All motions and oppositions are limited to ten (10) pages in length.

Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages.

Source text: Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages.

Reply memoranda limited to 12 pages.

Source text: Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.

Source text: Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages.

Trade secret identification must be filed and served within 60 days.

Source text: The identification must be filed and served within 60 days from the date of this order.

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.

Source text: Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, replies to 12 pages; extensions rare.

Source text: Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.

Source text: Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.

Support/opposition memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.

Source text: Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.

Joint motions in limine require 14-day service by moving party, 7-day opposition, and 8-page limit per party.

Source text: The moving party shall serve its portion of the Joint Motion in Limine on the responding party fourteen (14) days prior to the date for filing of motions in limine indicated in this Order. The responding party shall then serve the opposition portion of the Joint Motion in Limine on the moving party both on paper and in an electronic format seven (7) days prior to the date for the filing of motions in limine. The moving party shall incorporate the responding party’s portion into the Joint Motion in Limine, add its arguments in reply, and file and serve the Joint Motion in Limine. Neither party’s portions of a Joint Motion in Limine shall exceed eight (8) pages.

DOE defendants must be identified and served within 90 days of filing or will be dismissed without prejudice.

Source text: Any Defendant(s) not timely served shall be dismissed from the action without prejudice. Any “DOE” or fictitiously-named Defendant(s) who is not identified and served within 90 days after the case is filed shall be dismissed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m).

Proof of service must be filed within 5 days of serving summons and complaint.

Source text: Proof of service of the summons and complaint shall be filed within 5 days of service of said documents.

Form pleadings must be replaced with proper pleadings within 30 days of removal.

Source text: If an action is removed to this Court that contains a form pleading, i.e., a pleading in which boxes are checked, the party or parties utilizing the form pleading must file an appropriate pleading with this Court within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Notice of Removal.

Ex parte application for hearing must be filed and served within 3 days of order in 983(f) petitions.

Source text: Petitioner(s) shall file and serve within 3 days of the date of this order an ex parte application requesting a hearing on the Petition to ensure prompt resolution of the Petition in compliance with section 983(f)'s deadlines.

Memoranda of Points and Authorities, pretrial briefs, trial briefs, and postrial briefs limited to 20 pages or 5,600 words.

Source text: 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 limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Replies shall not exceed 10 pages.

Motions to join parties or amend pleadings must be filed within 15 days of order.

Source text: All motions to join other parties or to amend the pleadings shall be filed and served within fifteen (15) days of the date of this order.

Summary judgment motions must be filed by motion cut-off date.

Source text: Motions for summary judgment or partial summary judgment shall be filed as soon as practical, however, in no event later than the motion cut-off date.

All discovery must be completed by discovery cut-off date.

Source text: All discovery shall be complete by the discovery cut-off date specified in the Scheduling Order.

Depositions must be scheduled early enough to complete before discovery cut-off.

Source text: All depositions shall be scheduled to commence sufficiently in advance of the discovery cut-off date to permit their completion and to permit the deposing party enough time to bring any discovery motion concerning the deposition prior to the cut-off date.

Written discovery must be served early enough to challenge deficient responses before discovery cut-off.

Source text: All interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and requests for admission shall be served sufficiently in advance of the discovery cut-off date to permit the discovering party enough time to challenge (via motion practice) responses deemed to be deficient.

Discovery motions must be filed and calendared early enough to obtain responses before discovery cut-off.

Source text: Any motion challenging the adequacy of responses to discovery must be filed timely, and served and calendared sufficiently in advance of the discovery cut-off date to permit the responses to be obtained before that date, if the motion is granted.

Memoranda limited to 20 pages or 5,600 words.

Source text: 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.

Reply briefs limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Replies shall not exceed 10 pages.

No party may file more than one summary judgment motion without prior permission.

Source text: Motions for Summary Judgment: Without prior permission from the Court, no party may file more than one motion pursuant to Fed.R.Civ. P. 56 regardless of whether such motion is denominated as a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication.

No party may file more than one judgment on the pleadings motion without prior permission.

Source text: Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings: Without prior permission from the Court, no party may file more than one motion pursuant to Fed.R.Civ. P. 12(c).

Class certification motion must be filed within 90 days of complaint service unless good cause shown.

Source text: Motion for Class Certification. For any action purporting to commence a class action other than an action subject to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the plaintiffs must file a Motion for Class Certification no later than 90 days from the date the complaint was served, unless showing of good cause has been made.

Opposing papers for ex parte applications must be filed by 3:00 PM on first business day following service.

Source text: Counsel’s attention is directed to the Local Rules. The moving party shall serve the opposing party and shall notify the opposition that opposing papers must be filed not later than 3:00 p.m. on the first business day following service. If counsel does not intend to oppose an ex parte application, he or she must inform the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at joseph_remigio@cacd.uscourts.gov

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

Joint Statement of Case (jury trials only) must be filed and emailed 14 days before FPTC, max 1 page.

Source text: The parties shall file and email to Chambers a Joint Statement of the Case fourteen (14) days before the FPTC for the Court to read to the prospective jurors before commencement of voir dire. The joint statement should be brief and neutral and must not be more than one page in length.

Statement of Case section limited to 2 pages.

Source text: Statement of the Case: A short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, affirmative defenses, and procedural history.

Motions (except in limine) limited to 7000 words; replies limited to 12 pages.

Source text: Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed 7000 words. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages.

Motions in limine must be filed 28 days before final pretrial conference; oppositions 14 days before; no replies unless ordered; 10-page limit.

Source text: All motions in limine must be filed at least twenty-eight (28) days before the Final Pretrial Conference. Oppositions must be filed at least fourteen (14) days before the Final Pretrial Conference. There shall be no replies, unless ordered by the Court. Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine unless court grants leave.

Source text: Each side is limited to five (5) motions in limine unless the Court grants leave to file additional motions.

Supporting/opposing memoranda limited to 7,000 words or 25 pages; reply memoranda to 4,000 words or 15 pages (excluding indices and exhibits).

Source text: Unless stated otherwise, no supporting or opposing memorandum shall exceed 7,000 words (or 25 pages, double spaced, if handwritten), and no reply memorandum shall exceed 4,000 words (or 15 pages, doubled spaced, if handwritten)—excluding only indices and exhibits. Counsel shall certify compliance with the word count pursuant to Local Rule 11-6.2 (Civil).

Motion portions limited to 5 pages (moving/opposition) and 3 pages (reply), total 13 pages.

Source text: (3) Page Limits. For the moving and opposition portions—5 pages each; and for the reply portion—3 pages (for a maximum total of 13 pages).

Maximum 8 footnotes in support/opposition briefs; max 5 in reply briefs.

Source text: ii. Footnotes. Use no more than eight footnotes in any supporting or opposing brief, and no more than five footnotes in any reply.

Objections and responses to objections limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Objections to a magistrate judge’s report and recommendation, as well as responses to objections, shall be limited to 10 pages absent leave of court.

Oral argument limited to 20 minutes total (10 minutes per side).

Source text: If oral argument is permitted, the parties will have a total of 20 minutes, divided equally between the sides, unless the Court states otherwise. If the Court believes that the matter warrants less or more time, it will advise counsel at the hearing.

Class certification motion must be filed within 120 days of scheduling conference.

Source text: The parties in a putative class action are to act diligently and begin discovery immediately, so that the motion for class certification can be filed expeditiously. A motion for class certification must be filed no later than 120 days from the date initially set for the scheduling conference unless the Court orders otherwise.

ERISA court trial scheduled within 6 months unless good cause shown.

Source text: A court trial, ordinarily limited to oral argument on the administrative record, will be scheduled within six months from the filing of the original complaint, unless good cause for additional time is shown in the status report.

Each party limited to five motions in limine without leave of court.

Source text: Each party is limited to five motions in limine, absent leave of court.

JMIL page limits: 5 pages for moving portion, 5 pages for opposing portion, 3 pages for reply portion.

Source text: Page Limits. Five pages for the moving portion; five pages for the opposing portion; and three pages for the reply portion.

Sentencing memoranda limited to 20 pages (14 days before hearing or 7 days for expedited sentencing).

Source text: At least 14 days before the sentencing hearing (or seven days before an expedited sentencing), each party shall file a sentencing memorandum that does not exceed 20 pages, excluding indices and exhibits.

Reply memoranda limited to 10 pages (14 days before hearing or 4 days for expedited sentencing).

Source text: at least 14 days before the sentencing hearing (or four days before an expedited sentencing) and shall not exceed 10 pages, excluding indices and exhibits.

Sentencing videos must be less than 10 minutes.

Source text: limit the video to less than 10 minutes

Joint Rule 26(f) Report must include synopsis (max 2 pages), legal issues, and damages.

Source text: The Joint Rule 26(f) Report shall report on all matters enumerated below, which include those required to be discussed by Rule 26(f) and Local Rule 26: a. Synopsis: a short synopsis (not to exceed two pages) of the main claims, counterclaims, and/or affirmative defenses. b. Legal issues: a brief description of the key legal issues. c. Damages: the realistic range of provable damages.

Support/opposition memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.

Source text: Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.

Requests for production must be served 45 days before discovery cut-off.

Source text: All requests for production, etc., shall be served at least forty-five (45) days prior to the discovery cut-off date.

Requests for admissions must be served 45 days before discovery cut-off.

Source text: All requests for admissions shall be served at least forty-five (45) days prior to the discovery cut-off date.

Discovery motions must be filed within 10 days after discovery cut-off.

Source text: Any motion respecting the inadequacy of responses to discovery must be filed and served not later than ten (10) days after the discovery cut-off date.

Motions in limine must be filed 4 weeks before pretrial date.

Source text: All motions in limine must be filed and served a minimum of four (4) weeks prior to the scheduled pretrial date in accordance with Local Rule 6.

Opposition to motions in limine must be filed 3 weeks before pretrial date.

Source text: All opposition documents must be filed and served at least three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled pretrial date.

Reply documents to motions in limine must be filed 2 weeks before pretrial date.

Source text: All reply documents must be filed and served at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled pretrial date.

Maximum 4 motions in limine per party, excluding Rule 37(c)(1) and Court power motions.

Source text: The Court limits the number of in limine motions which a party or group of affiliated parties may file to four, not including (1) any in limine motion which seeks an exclusionary sanction under Rule 37(c)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and (2) any in limine motion which invokes the Court’s power

Limit of 4 motions in limine per party/group, excluding Rule 37(c)(1) and Rule 702/Daubert motions.

Source text: The Court limits the number of in limine motions which a party or group of affiliated parties may file to four, not including (1) any in limine motion which seeks an exclusionary sanction under Rule 37(c)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and (2) any in limine motion which invokes the Court’s power under Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence and Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, 509 U.S. 579, 597 (1993), to exclude or limit expert testimony.

Motions briefs limited to 7,000 words (excluding specified items).

Source text: Pursuant to Local Rule 11-6, Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions, absent leave of Court, must not exceed 7,000 words, including headings, footnotes, and quotations, but excluding the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by Local Rule 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits.

Reply briefs limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Replies must not exceed ten (10) pages.

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

Motion briefs limited to 25 pages (opposition) and 12 pages (reply).

Source text: Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (except motions in limine) must not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies must not exceed twelve (12) pages.

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine unless Court grants leave.

Source text: Each side is limited to five (5) motions in limine unless the Court grants leave to file additional motions.

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

Parties may file up to 5 jointly proposed case-specific voir dire questions with Chambers.

Source text: The parties may file and email to Chambers no more than five jointly proposed case-specific voir dire questions for the Court’s consideration.

Sentencing videos are limited to 10 minutes.

Source text: Videos may not exceed ten (10) minutes.

Briefs must comply with Local Rule page limits; leave rarely granted to exceed them.

Source text: Briefs should not exceed the page limits authorized by the Local Rules. The Court will rarely grant leave to file briefs that exceed the authorized page limits.

Motion memoranda limited to 7,000 words; replies to 4,000 words, with specific exclusions.

Source text: Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed 7,000 words. Replies shall not exceed 4,000 words. These page counts include headings, footnotes, and quotations but exclude the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by L.R. 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits.

Support/opposition memoranda limited to 7,000 words; replies limited to 4,000 words.

Source text: Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed 7,000 words. Replies shall not exceed 4,000 words. These page counts include headings, footnotes, and quotations but exclude the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by L.R. 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits.

Parties must exchange claim terms for construction within 14 days after B.5/B.6 disclosures.

Source text: No later than fourteen (14) days after the S.P.R. B.5 and B.6 disclosures, each party shall serve on each other party a list of claim terms the party contends should be construed by the Court, and identify any claim term the party contends should be governed by 35 U.S.C. § 112(6)/(f).

Parties must exchange proposed claim constructions within 14 days after C.1 lists.

Source text: No later than fourteen (14) days after the exchange of the S.P.R. C.1 lists, the parties shall simultaneously exchange proposed constructions of each term identified by either party for claim construction.

Claim construction discovery must be completed within 28 days after C.2 material exchange.

Source text: No later than twenty eight (28) days after service of the material required by S.P.R. C.2, the parties shall complete all discovery desired for claim construction, including any depositions of fact and expert witnesses regarding claim construction.

Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement must be filed within 7 days after completing claim construction discovery.

Source text: No later than seven (7) days after the completion of claim construction discovery, the parties shall complete and file a Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement.

Opening claim construction briefs limited to 7,000 words, excluding specified items.

Source text: No later than seven (7) days after they file the Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement, the parties shall file simultaneous opening claim construction briefs of not more than 7,000 words. These page counts include headings, footnotes, and quotations but exclude the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by Local Rule 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits.

Responsive claim construction briefs limited to 10 pages; must include presentation materials.

Source text: Not later than fourteen (14) days after the opening briefs, the parties shall file simultaneous responsive briefs of not more than ten (10) pages. With its responsive brief, each party shall submit any presentation material (such as demonstrative exhibits, including PowerPoint or other slide presentations) it wishes to use at the claim construction hearing, and may submit DVD, or USB thumb drive.

Each side has 45 minutes for claim construction hearing presentation.

Source text: Each side shall have forty-five (45) minutes for its presentation, subject to enlargement at the Court's discretion.

Motions (except in limine) limited to 7,000 words; replies limited to 3,000 words.

Source text: Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed 7,000 words. Replies shall not exceed 3,000 words. These page counts include headings, footnotes, and quotations but exclude the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, and the signature block.

Word count limitations apply with rare extensions for good cause; supplemental briefs require prior leave.

Source text: indices and exhibits. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the court grant an application to extend these word count limitations. No supplemental brief shall be filed without prior leave of court.

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine unless court grants leave.

Source text: Each side is limited to five (5) motions in limine unless the Court grants leave to file additional motions.

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 2500 words.

Source text: Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed 2500 words in length.

Motions in limine limited to 2,800 words; reply briefs limited to 2,100 words.

Source text: Motions in limine and oppositions thereto may be no more than 2,800 words, absent approval from the Court for an oversized brief upon a showing of good cause. Reply briefs, if any, may be no more than 2,100 words, absent approval for good cause.

Joint statement of case limited to 1 page, due 5 court days before Final Pretrial Conference.

Source text: The statement shall not exceed one page. The statement must be filed with the Court no later than five (5) court days before the Final Pretrial Conference date.

Motions memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 15 pages.

Source text: Unless otherwise stated by the Court, memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages.

Each party limited to 5 motions in limine unless Court grants leave.

Source text: Unless leave of Court is granted, each party is limited to five motions in limine.

Motions (except motions in limine) limited to 7,000 words or 25 pages for handwritten/typewritten briefs, with Certificate of Compliance required.

Source text: Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions (besides motions in limine) shall not exceed 7,000 words. See Local Rule 11-6.1. A handwritten brief or a brief prepared using a typewriter may not exceed 25 pages, excluding the caption (if on a separate cover page), the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, and any indices and exhibits. All submitted briefs must be accompanied by a Certificate of Compliance as set forth in Local Civil Rule 11-6.2.

Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages for handwritten/typewritten briefs.

Source text: Replies shall not exceed 4,200 words or fifteen (15) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

Reply briefs must be filed 2 weeks before the hearing.

Source text: replies, if any, shall be filed two (2) weeks prior to the hearing.

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine unless Court grants leave for more.

Source text: Each side is limited to five (5) motions in limine unless the Court grants leave to file additional motions.

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 2,800 words or 10 pages for handwritten/typewriter briefs.

Source text: Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed 2,800 words in length, or ten (10) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine unless court grants leave.

Source text: Each side is limited to five (5) motions in limine unless the Court grants leave to file additional motions.

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 2,800 words or 10 pages.

Source text: Motions in limine and oppositions must not exceed 2,800 words in length, or ten (10) pages for handwritten briefs and briefs prepared using a typewriter.

Joint Statement of Case (max 1 page) required 14 days before FPTC.

Source text: The parties must file a Joint Statement of the Case fourteen (14) days before the FPTC for the Court to read to the prospective jurors before commencement of voir dire. The joint statement should be brief and neutral and must not be more than one page in length.

Discovery limited to 120 days with specific numerical limits per side.

Source text: Up to 120 days will be allowed for discovery. Discovery shall be limited to 10 interrogatories, 10 document requests, 10 requests for admission, and 10 hours total of depositions, per side. The deposition time limit encompasses fact witnesses and expert witnesses.

Page limits: 15 pages for motions to dismiss/opposition, 25 pages for summary judgment/Daubert, 5 pages for reply briefs.

Source text: Motions to dismiss and oppositions are limited to 15 pages. Motions for summary judgment, Daubert motions, and their respective oppositions are limited to 25 pages. Evidentiary attachments are limited to material strictly necessary to the determination of the motion. Reply briefs will not be allowed without leave of Court, and when allowed will be limited to 5 pages.

Each party limited to one expert witness unless permitted by Court or agreement.

Source text: No party shall call more than one expert witness to testify, unless permitted by the Court or by agreement of the parties.

Motions limited to 7,000 words (excluding specified items).

Source text: Unless expressly stated otherwise or as excepted in the Local Rules, memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions must not exceed seven thousand (7,000) words, including headings, footnotes, and quotations but excluding the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by Local Rule 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits.

Handwritten/typewritten briefs limited to 25 pages (excluding specified items).

Source text: A handwritten brief or a brief prepared using a typewriter may not exceed twenty-five (25) pages, excluding the caption (if on a separate cover page), the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, and any indices and exhibits.

Replies limited to 15 pages.

Source text: Replies must not exceed fifteen (15) pages.

Exceeding page limits results in stricken memoranda.

Source text: Only in rare instances will the Court find good cause to grant an application to extend these page limitations. Any memorandum that exceeds the page limit shall be stricken and may not be considered.

Motion memoranda (points and authorities) limited to 7,000 words with specified exclusions.

Source text: memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions must not exceed seven thousand (7,000) words, including headings, footnotes, and quotations but excluding the caption, the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, the certification required by Local Rule 11-6.2, and any indices and exhibits.

Handwritten or typewriter briefs limited to 25 pages with specified exclusions.

Source text: A handwritten brief or a brief prepared using a typewriter may not exceed twenty-five (25) pages, excluding the caption (if on a separate cover page), the table of contents, the table of authorities, the signature block, and any indices and exhibits.

Reply briefs limited to 15 pages.

Source text: Replies must not exceed fifteen (15) pages.

Memoranda exceeding page limits will be stricken and not considered.

Source text: Any memorandum that exceeds the page limit shall be stricken and may not be considered.

Memoranda limited to 25 pages double-spaced, 14-point Times New Roman font required.

Source text: All memoranda of law shall be double-spaced and limited to twenty-five (25) pages. The Court prefers memoranda to use only fourteen (14)-point Times New Roman font. Footnotes shall be in the same font and the same size as the body of the memorandum.

MSJ opening briefs limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Each separately represented party shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities. Replies shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

Each party limited to 8 total footnotes in MSJ.

Source text: Each party is limited to the use of a total of eight (8) footnotes.

Reply memorandum limited to 10 pages, due 7 days after Joint Brief filing and 21 days before hearing.

Source text: No later than seven (7) days after the Joint Brief is filed and no later than twenty-one (21) days before the scheduled hearing date, the moving party may separately file a reply memorandum of points and authorities, not exceeding ten (10) pages in length.

Each party is limited to 25 pages for summary judgment briefs, excluding tables of contents and authorities.

Source text: Each separately represented party shall be limited to twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of tables of contents and authorities.

Reply briefs are limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Replies shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

Reply memorandum for summary judgment motions is limited to 10 pages and must be filed 7 days after Joint Brief but at least 21 days before hearing.

Source text: Reply Memorandum. No later than seven (7) days after the Joint Brief is filed and no later than twenty-one (21) days before the scheduled hearing date, the moving party may separately file a reply memorandum of points and authorities, not exceeding ten (10) pages in length.

Each party is limited to 10 minutes for oral argument on summary judgment motions unless the Court specifies otherwise.

Source text: If oral argument is permitted, each party will have 10 minutes, unless the Court states otherwise. If the Court believes that the matter warrants less or more time, it will advise counsel at the hearing.

Settlement Conference Statements must be double-spaced and not exceed 10 pages.

Source text: The Statements shall be double-spaced and shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

Settlement Conference Statements over 16 pages must be hand-delivered, not faxed.

Source text: If the Settlement Conference Statement, including the Confidential Addendum, exceeds 16 pages in length, it should be hand-delivered, not faxed.

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine unless court orders otherwise.

Source text: Each side is limited to five motions in limine unless the Court orders otherwise.

Maximum of 5 Motions in Limine per party without leave of court

Source text: Neither party may file more than five (5) Motions in Limine absent leave of Court upon a showing of good cause, and leave of Court will be granted sparingly.

Motions in Limine and oppositions limited to 8 pages; no replies permitted

Source text: Neither party’s submissions with respect to a Motion in Limine shall exceed eight (8) pages. Unless ordered otherwise, the Court will only consider the moving papers and any opposition thereto; no replies are necessary or invited.

Opposition briefs limited to 25 pages, replies to 12 pages.

Source text: opposition to motions shall not exceed 25 pages. Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.

Reply briefs limited to 12 pages.

Source text: Replies shall not exceed 12 pages.

Page limitations may be extended only in rare instances for good cause.

Source text: Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

Parties cannot evade page limits by filing multiple motions.

Source text: The parties shall not attempt to evade the page limitations for briefs by filing multiple motions.

Joint Statement of the Case limited to 2-3 paragraphs without argument.

Source text: The statement should not be longer than two or three paragraphs, and should not contain any argument nor an excessive amount of information.

Cut-off date applies to all non-discovery motions except trial-related motions.

Source text: The cut-off date applies to all non-discovery motions except motions directly related to the conduct of trial (e.g., motions in limine and motions to sever parties or to bifurcate issues for trial).

Court may set time limits for opening statements, closing arguments, and case presentation.

Source text: The Court may establish reasonable time limits for opening statements and closing arguments and the presentation of each party’s case.

Page limits may be extended only for good cause shown.

Source text: Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

Page limitations extensions granted only for good cause.

Source text: Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

Short briefs (max 5 pages) addressing disputed issues are welcome.

Source text: Short briefs (no more than five pages) addressing such disputed issues are welcome.

Optional voir dire questions limited to 1-2 pages.

Source text: Counsel may, but are not required to, file a short list (no more than one (1) or two (2) pages) of proposed case-specific voir dire questions at the time they file the proposed FPTC order.

Each party gets 10 minutes for oral argument unless Court states otherwise.

Source text: If oral argument is permitted, the parties will have ten (10) minutes each for oral argument, unless the Court states otherwise. If the Court believes that the matter warrants less or more time, it will advise counsel at the hearing.

Parties may agree to a later deadline for trade secret identification.

Source text: Should the parties wish, they may agree to a later deadline, and should state as such in the 26(f) report.

Page limitations apply to mediation statements.

Source text: (f) page limitations for mediation statements;

Oral argument time limit is 10 minutes per side unless Court states otherwise.

Source text: If oral argument is permitted, the parties will have a ten (10) minutes each for oral argument, unless the Court states otherwise. If the Court believes that the matter warrants less or more time, it will advise counsel at the hearing.

Patent invalidity declaratory judgment cases get 28 days for disclosures instead of 14 days.

Source text: In all cases where a party files a complaint or other pleading seeking a declaratory judgment that a patent is invalid, S.P.R. B.1 and B.2 shall not apply unless and until a claim for patent infringement is made, and the party asserting patent infringement shall have twenty-eight (28) days (instead of fourteen (14) days) after the order setting the scheduling conference to make its disclosures pursuant to S.P.R. B.1 and B.2.

In patent invalidity declaratory judgment cases, plaintiff must serve B.5/B.6 disclosures within 14 days if no infringement claim is made.

Source text: If the defendant does not assert a claim for patent infringement in its answer to the complaint, the party seeking a declaratory judgment of invalidity shall serve upon each opposing party its S.P.R. B.5 and B.6 disclosures no later than fourteen (14) days after the order setting the scheduling conference.

Each party gets 10 minutes for oral argument unless Court states otherwise.

Source text: If oral argument is permitted, each party will have 10 minutes, unless the Court states otherwise. If the Court believes that the matter warrants less or more time, it will advise counsel at the hearing.