Courtesy copies are required for pretrial conference documents and trial documents. Details: delivery upon filing, by email. Electronic Word copies of all pretrial conference and trial documents must be sent to SB_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.'s rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. JMIL briefing schedule: moving party 25 days before PTC, opposing party 18 days before PTC, reply 14 days before PTC.
Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.'s rule states these limits: 5 pages; 5 pages; 3 pages. JMIL page limits: 5 pages for moving portion, 5 pages for opposing portion, 3 pages for reply portion.
Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.'s rule states these limits: 8 footnotes; 5 footnotes. Maximum 8 footnotes in support/opposition briefs; max 5 in reply briefs.
Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.'s formatting rule includes cite authority/source, set forth in full, on separate page, numbered, cover only one subject, not repeat other instructions, and alternatives only with reasoned argument. Each jury instruction must cite authority, be complete, single-page, numbered, cover one subject, and not repeat other instructions.
The rule requires declaration. Electronically file application to seal and declaration.
The rule requires declaration, proposed order, documents to seal, and application to seal. File Notice of Manual Filing for sealing submission.
Parties may contact Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.'s chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email SB Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Email chambers with specific attachments for sealing request.
Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.'s rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to chambers. Sealed submissions must follow Judge Blumenfeld's pilot program procedures on his webpage.
Requests should be made at least 14 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.. Request for hearing on PLRA exhaustion must be filed within 14 days of denial of summary judgment.
No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Motions for summary judgment discouraged in ERISA cases.
Yes. Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.'s rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Only one lead counsel per party; must attend all proceedings except motion hearings; junior lawyers encouraged for motion hearings; only one counsel may argue motion without approval.
Electronically file application to seal and declaration.
Attach proposed order to application to seal.
Must indicate action if sealing application is denied.
Email chambers with specific attachments for sealing request.
File Notice of Manual Filing for sealing submission.
Email chambers with attachments for sealing request.
Sealed documents are not viewable but title appears on public docket.
Applications must justify sealing over public access.
Applications must specify confidential portions.
Protective order-only sealing applications require addendum within 48 hours.
Lead counsel must represent each party at final pretrial conference.
Each jury instruction must cite authority, be complete, single-page, numbered, cover one subject, and not repeat other instructions.
Binder spine must show volume number; each volume needs an exhibit index.
Counsel must learn technology before trial; no interruptions allowed.
Exhibits may not be passed among jurors.
Pretrial conference must cover jury selection, witnesses, evidence, stipulations, motions, jury instructions, and time limits.
Stipulations must be reduced to writing and included as an exhibit.
Remote testimony is disfavored; videotaped depositions preferred if remote testimony allowed.
Parties must exchange proposed jury instructions and objections on specific deadlines before L.R. 16-2 meeting.
File joint agreed instructions 14 days before PTC; disputed instructions require support/opposition statements with citations.
Index of all instructions required with number, title, source, and page number in table format.
PTC binder requires hard/electronic copies of joint/disputed instructions and a numbered 'clean' set using Court's template.
Each party limited to five motions in limine without leave of court.
JMIL briefing schedule: moving party 25 days before PTC, opposing party 18 days before PTC, reply 14 days before PTC.
JMIL page limits: 5 pages for moving portion, 5 pages for opposing portion, 3 pages for reply portion.
Counsel must meet 10 days before trial to stipulate on exhibit foundation and best evidence rule waivers.
Multi-page exhibits must be numbered; include only portions to be moved into evidence.
Exhibits must be placed in three-ring binders with tabs/dividers on the right side.
Original exhibits must have yellow (plaintiff) or blue (defendant) tags with case info.
Exhibits (except impeachment) must have official tags with numbers from Court website.