The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Alex G. Tse. Paper courtesy copies are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.
Judge Alex G. Tse's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Before bringing a discovery dispute to the Court, parties must first meet and confer in person or by videoconference; letters, emails, or phone calls alone are insufficient.
Judge Alex G. Tse's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Joint statement for discovery disputes limited to 5 pages, 12-point font
Judge Alex G. Tse's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Discovery joint statements are limited to five pages.
Judge Alex G. Tse's formatting rule includes 12 point type and 12-point or greater font. Discovery joint statements must use at least 12-point font.
The rule requires proposed order. Proposed orders must be emailed as Word documents to agtpo@cand.uscourts.gov on the same day as e-filing.
The rule requires joint statement and joint statement. Joint case management statement required 7 days before conference
Parties may contact Judge Alex G. Tse's chambers by videoconference only as allowed by the rule. Discovery disputes require in-person or videoconference meet and confer
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Alex G. Tse. Documents are presumptively public; sealing requires compliance with Local Rule 79-5
Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge Alex G. Tse. Exhibits accompanying motions, oppositions, or replies should be filed separately on ECF.
Yes. Judge Alex G. Tse's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Judge Tse encourages oral argument by junior lawyers.
Judge Tse encourages oral argument by junior lawyers.
Proposed orders must be emailed as Word documents to agtpo@cand.uscourts.gov on the same day as e-filing.
Paper courtesy copies are prohibited unless specifically requested by the Court.
Joint case management statement required 7 days before conference
Redlined version required with amended pleadings
Exhibits must be filed separately on ECF with sequential numbering
Exhibits should be filed in searchable OCR format when possible
Documents are presumptively public; sealing requires compliance with Local Rule 79-5
Parties must preserve relevant evidence and suspend document destruction
Discovery disputes require in-person or videoconference meet and confer
Joint statement for discovery disputes limited to 5 pages, 12-point font
Joint statements must include disputed discovery requests, responses, and definitions
Joint statements should address only related issues; file multiple if issues are discrete
Discovery joint statements must be e-filed under specific ECF category
Use model protective orders when practicable for protective order requests
Stipulated protective orders require confirmation or redline vs model order
Court discourages stylistic edits to model protective orders
Privilege logs must be promptly provided and sufficiently detailed.
Privilege logs must include specific document information and privilege basis.
Failure to provide required privilege log information may result in waiver.
Party files and records should be retained and produced in original form and sequence.
Depositions of fact witnesses must be noticed at least 30 days before close of fact discovery.
Counsel must consult with opposing counsel to schedule depositions.
Speaking objections are prohibited during depositions.
Witness must answer questions about privilege existence/extent/waiver unless privileged.
In emergencies, parties may seek judicial intervention after good-faith attempts and email notification.
If judge unavailable, deposition proceeds with objections noted for record.
When filing a dispositive motion, the moving party must file its consent or declination at the same time.
Consent or declination filings must meet the Civil Local Rule 73-1 deadline.
Courtesy copies are not to be submitted unless the Court requests them.