Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: 1 copy, delivery immediately upon filing, by email. No paper courtesy copies; email as-filed documents and Word format stipulations/orders to PHKpo@cand.uscourts.gov.
Judge Peter H. Kang's rules set a pre-motion procedure for summary judgment. Parties must meet and confer 45 days before end of fact discovery to determine cross-motions.
Judge Peter H. Kang's rule states these limits: plaintiff: 25 pages; defense: 25 pages; plaintiff: 20 pages; defense: 15 pages. Cross-motions for summary judgment limited to four briefs with specific sequence.
Judge Peter H. Kang's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Joint letter limited to 5 pages, 12-point font, single-spaced.
The rule requires red line version. Amended pleadings must include a red-line version showing changes.
The rule requires proposed order. Scheduling changes require proposed order with stipulation or motion for administrative relief.
Parties may contact Judge Peter H. Kang's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. All counsel must be fully apprised and authorized to respond to court settings.
Judge Peter H. Kang's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file unredacted to chambers. For sealed filings, provide docket numbers and email unredacted chambers copy with confidential material highlighted.
Judge Peter H. Kang's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and original date. Conference continuances require court order, not party stipulation.
Yes. Judge Peter H. Kang's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Firms with >25 lawyers must submit junior lawyer development plan in case management statement.
Amended pleadings must include a red-line version showing changes.
Civil Law and Motion hearings are on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. (2:30 p.m. when on criminal duty).
Criminal Law and Motion hearings are on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.
Case Management Conferences are on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.
Pretrial Conferences are on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.
All counsel must be fully apprised and authorized to respond to court settings.
Civil motions must be noticed according to Civil Local Rules.
Check Judge Kang’s calendar before noticing civil motions.
All litigants must appear in person unless otherwise ordered.
Noticed dates may be reset by the Court as needed.
Parties shall not attempt to make ex parte contact.
Letters to court prohibited except for discovery disputes; all communications must be in pleading form filed with clerk.
Scheduling changes require proposed order with stipulation or motion for administrative relief.
Administrative relief motions must be filed sufficiently in advance of deadlines.
Continuances granted only for good cause with focus on diligence and prejudice.
No paper courtesy copies; email as-filed documents and Word format stipulations/orders to PHKpo@cand.uscourts.gov.
Joint case management statement due 7 calendar days before conference.
Firms with >25 lawyers must submit junior lawyer development plan in case management statement.
Conference continuances require court order, not party stipulation.
Case management conference may be continued 15 days after hearing on case-dispositive motion.
Remote conference appearance requires 2-week advance motion for administrative relief.
Contact Judge Kang's CRD by email for remote appearance instructions if granted.
Motions, declarations, and exhibits must be filed as separate ECF documents.
Motions to seal must include statement about sealing request under Civil Local Rule 79-5.
Each motion must include a proposed order with relief sought and rationale.
Opposing parties may file proposed orders if seeking specific rulings beyond denial.
Proposed orders must be filed with the motion or opposition.
For sealed filings, provide docket numbers and email unredacted chambers copy with confidential material highlighted.
Do not submit redacted versions as chambers copies for sealed documents.
Proposed stipulations/orders in e-filed cases must be emailed in Word format.