Courtesy copies are required for motion for summary judgments and 26(f) reports. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. One mandatory chambers copy required for summary judgment motions and 26(f) reports only.
The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Pre-filing meet and confer required for all motions, including pro se cases.
Judge Wesley L. Hsu's rule states these limits: 7000 words; 4000 words. Excludes caption, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, certificates, and exhibits. Support/opposition memoranda limited to 7,000 words; replies limited to 4,000 words.
Judge Wesley L. Hsu's rule states these limits: 7000 words. Excludes caption, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, certificates, exhibits, and appendices. Opening claim construction briefs limited to 7,000 words, excluding specified items.
Judge Wesley L. Hsu's formatting rule includes file format PDF, proposed orders must be e-filed as attachments to main documents, and pro se litigants may use edss system instead of mailing. All filings must be e-filed in PDF format; pro se litigants may use EDSS system.
The rule requires proposed order. Counsel must propose new date by Stipulation and Proposed Order after calendar conflict.
The rule requires proof of service. Plaintiff must promptly serve Complaint per FRCP 4 and file proofs of service per FRCP 4(l).
Parties may contact Judge Wesley L. Hsu's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Counsel must notify opposing counsel and CRD via email at least 3 days before appearance if there's a conflict.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Wesley L. Hsu. Protective order alone does not justify sealing pleadings or documents.
Requests should be made at least 14 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Wesley L. Hsu. Motion for review of magistrate decision must be filed within 14 days of ruling.
Yes. Judge Wesley L. Hsu's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Court encourages lead counsel to allow junior lawyers (5 or fewer years out of law school) to participate in proceedings.
Court encourages lead counsel to allow junior lawyers (5 or fewer years out of law school) to participate in proceedings.
Counsel must notify opposing counsel and CRD via email at least 3 days before appearance if there's a conflict.
Counsel must propose new date by Stipulation and Proposed Order after calendar conflict.
Notices of Unavailability should not be filed as they have no legal effect.
No ex parte contact with Court or Chambers staff by phone or improper means.
Chambers copies should not be bluebacked or left in envelopes/folders.
Email is preferred method to contact CRD; must copy all parties on emails.
Counsel must list email addresses and phone numbers on all papers.
All counsel must review and comply with Civility and Professionalism Guidelines on court website.
Plaintiff must promptly serve Complaint per FRCP 4 and file proofs of service per FRCP 4(l).
Unserved defendants dismissed after 90 days unless plaintiff requests extension in joint report.
Answers filed in state court must be refiled in federal court as supplement to Notice of Removal.
Pending motions must be re-noticed per Local Rule 7.
Form pleadings must be revised within 30 days of removal to comply with FRCP 7, 7.1, 8, 9, 10, 11.
Amended complaint filed within 30 days of removal is deemed with court's leave per FRCP 15(a)(2).
Plaintiff must identify and serve Doe defendants before scheduling conference deadline.
Plaintiff must seek consent from all defendants' counsel before substituting Doe defendant.
All filings must be e-filed in PDF format; pro se litigants may use EDSS system.
Attachments must be separately docketed with descriptions; non-compliant documents may be struck.
Proposed orders must be lodged and served with relief sought and rationale.
Protective order alone does not justify sealing pleadings or documents.
Use Judge Hsu's proposed order template from court website.
Proposed orders must not contain attorney info, footers, or watermarks; format like motions.
Email Word and PDF copies of proposed orders to WLH_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov; stipulations/ex parte applications must also be emailed.
One mandatory chambers copy required for summary judgment motions and 26(f) reports only.
Chambers copies must be delivered to 4th floor box by noon next business day, printed from CM/ECF with header.
Chambers copy exhibits must be tabbed and hole-punched with specific requirements based on page count.
Local Rule 79-5 governs sealing applications with strong presumption of access to court records.
Redacted versions should be filed separately when possible; unredacted versions filed under seal.
Each item must be individually justified for sealing; blanket claims denied; meet and confer required.