Judge Nathanael Cousins
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Reason For Request
- 2Adversary Position
Communication
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Joint statement for unresolved discovery disputes limited to 5 pages.
If the parties are unable to reach a resolution, they must file a joint statement of five pages or less that: (1) describes each unresolved issue; and (2) states each party’s final proposed compromise with respect to each unresolved issue.
If unable to file joint statement, each party may file individual statement limited to 2 pages.
In the rare event that the parties are unable to file a joint statement, each party may file a statement of two pages or less.
Contact Lili Harrell for scheduling; settlement conferences held Tue/Thu/Fri at 9:30 AM
To coordinate scheduling, please contact courtroom deputy Lili Harrell at Lili_Harrell@cand.uscourts.gov or 408.535.5343. Settlement conferences typically are held on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Contact Lili Harrell immediately if case settles before conference
Contact courtroom deputy Lili Harrell immediately if the case settles before the settlement conference.