Judge Nathanael Cousins' rule states these limits: 5 pages. Joint statement for unresolved discovery disputes limited to 5 pages.
Judge Nathanael Cousins' rule states these limits: 2 pages. If unable to file joint statement, each party may file individual statement limited to 2 pages.
The rule requires proposed order. Email Word format copies of stipulations and proposed orders to ncpo@cand.uscourts.gov on same day as e-filing.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Discovery disputes require direct conversation (in person, phone, or video), not just written exchanges.
Parties may contact Judge Nathanael Cousins' chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email Lili_Harrell@cand.uscourts.gov and phone 408.535.5343. Contact Lili Harrell for scheduling; settlement conferences held Tue/Thu/Fri at 9:30 AM
Requests should be made at least 7 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Nathanael Cousins. Zoom/telephone participation requests must be made within 7 days of referral
Email Word format copies of stipulations and proposed orders to ncpo@cand.uscourts.gov on same day as e-filing.
Discovery disputes require direct conversation (in person, phone, or video), not just written exchanges.
Joint statement for unresolved discovery disputes limited to 5 pages.
No declarations, exhibits, or proposed orders may be attached to joint statement without leave of Court.
If unable to file joint statement, each party may file individual statement limited to 2 pages.
Discovery statements must be filed in ECF under Civil Events > Motions: General > Discovery Letter Brief.
Joint statements for discovery disputes cannot include attachments without leave of court.
Joint statements for discovery disputes limited to 5 pages.
Contact Lili Harrell for scheduling; settlement conferences held Tue/Thu/Fri at 9:30 AM
Zoom/telephone participation requests must be made within 7 days of referral
Settlement conference continuance requires ECF filing with compelling reason and opposition within 2 days if objected
Contact Lili Harrell immediately if case settles before conference
All parties must attend settlement conference in person with authorized representatives
Settlement conference statement due 7 days prior via email PDF to ncpo@cand.uscourts.gov with 9 required elements
Settlement conference statement due 7 days prior via email PDF to ncpo@cand.uscourts.gov
Settlement conference statement must be served on opposing counsel
No additional materials to Court unless specifically requested