Northern District of California Chambers Communication Rules

Contact only Courtroom Deputy for scheduling, not Judge or chambers staff.

Source text: Counsel shall not attempt to contact Judge Martínez-Olguín or her chambers staff by telephone, email, or any other ex parte means, but may contact her Courtroom Deputy, Alexis Solorzano-Rodriguez, at amocrd@cand.uscourts.gov, regarding scheduling or other appropriate matters.

Civil motions heard Thursdays at 9 AM by reservation only; must file within 14 days of reservation.

Source text: Civil motions are heard by reservation only on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Hearing dates may be reserved by contacting Judge Freeman’s Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Tiffany Salinas-Harwell, at 408-535-5381 or BLFCRD@cand.uscourts.gov. When reserving a hearing date, the attorney or party must inform Ms. Salinas-Harwell of the number and type(s) of motions to be filed. Once a hearing date is reserved, the motion(s) shall be filed within 14 days thereafter. If no motion has been filed by the 15th day, the reservation will expire and the moving party must obtain a new reservation before filing the motion(s).

Case Management Conferences Thursdays at 11 AM via Zoom; joint statement due 7 days prior.

Source text: Case Management Conferences are heard on Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom Webinar. A joint Case Management Statement shall be filed at least 7 days before each Case Management Conference.

Final Pretrial Conferences Thursdays at 1:30 PM; joint pretrial statement due 14 days prior.

Source text: Final Pretrial Conferences are heard on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. A joint Pretrial Statement and Order shall be filed at least 14 days before the final Pretrial Conference in compliance with Judge Freeman’s Standing Order Re Civil Jury Trials or Standing Order re Civil Bench Trials, whichever is applicable.

No ex parte communication with Judge Lee or chambers staff allowed without advance authorization.

Source text: Parties and counsel shall not engage in any ex parte communication with Judge Lee or her chambers staff by telephone, facsimile, e-mail, or any other means, unless such contact has been authorized in advance. Parties and counsel may contact Judge Lee's Courtroom Deputy at eklcrd@cand.uscourts.gov with any inquiries regarding scheduling or other administrative matters. All counsel and unrepresented parties shall be included on any e-mail communications with Judge Lee's Courtroom Deputy.

Judge Lee does not review letters or letter briefs seeking relief.

Source text: Judge Lee does not review or respond to letters or letter briefs providing case information or seeking relief from the Court, even if the letter is filed on the docket. All requests requiring the Court to take action shall be made either by stipulation and proposed order or by an appropriate motion filed pursuant to the Civil Local Rules.

Emergency applications require notification to Courtroom Deputy by phone and email.

Source text: Counsel should call and email Judge Lee's Courtroom Deputy at (408) 535-5330 and eklcrd@cand.uscourts.gov to notify her if they submit an application for a temporary restraining order, a stipulation that requires a response from the Court within 24 hours, or any other emergency request.

Civil motions require reservation and meet-and-confer for hearing dates.

Source text: Civil motions are heard by reservation only. After reviewing the website, parties and counsel shall meet and confer to identify proposed hearing dates that are amenable to all relevant

Government must email plea agreement to chambers 3 court days before plea.

Source text: If a plea is being entered pursuant to a plea agreement, government counsel shall email a copy of the plea agreement to Courtroom Deputy Laura Thomson at eklcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than noon three (3) court days before the plea is to be entered.

Motions must be reserved by contacting chambers deputy.

Source text: Motions must be noticed for hearing in accordance with Criminal Local Rule 47-1. Criminal motions are heard by reservation only. To reserve a hearing date, parties shall contact Judge Lee’s Courtroom Deputy, Laura Thomson, at (408) 535-5330 or eklcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.

No ex parte contact with judge or chambers; contact Courtroom Deputy Nikki Riley at (510) 637-3543 for scheduling.

Source text: 2. Counsel shall not attempt to contact Judge Gilliam or his chambers staff by telephone, email, or any other ex parte means, but may contact his Courtroom Deputy, Nikki Riley, at (510) 637-3543 regarding scheduling or other appropriate matters.

No ex parte contact with judge or chambers staff; contact Courtroom Deputy Nikki Riley at (510) 637-3543 for scheduling.

Source text: 3. Counsel shall not attempt to contact Judge Gilliam or his chambers staff by telephone, email, or any other ex parte means, but may contact his Courtroom Deputy, Nikki Riley, at (510) 637-3543 regarding scheduling or other appropriate matters.

Contact only Courtroom Deputy Ada Means via email for scheduling; no ex parte contact with judge or chambers staff.

Source text: Counsel shall not attempt to contact Judge Corley or her chambers staff by telephone, email, or any other ex parte means, but may contact her Courtroom Deputy, Ada Means at jsccrd@cand.uscourts.gov regarding scheduling or other appropriate matters.

Opening briefs due 6 weeks before claim construction hearing, Patent L.R. 4-5 briefing schedule applies.

Source text: Opening briefs in support of claim construction must be filed at least six weeks before the date of the claim construction hearing, and the briefing schedule set forth at Patent Local Rule 4-5 will apply.

Joint case management status report required after claim construction ruling addressing 6 specific topics.

Source text: Upon issuance of the claim construction ruling, the Court will also set a date for the filing of a further joint case management status report. In that report, the parties must address the following topics: a. whether either party wishes the Court to certify the claim construction ruling for immediate appeal to the Federal Circuit; b. the filing of dispositive motions, and the timing of those motions; c. if willful infringement has been asserted, whether the allegedly-infringing party wishes to rely on the advice of counsel defense. If so, the parties should be prepared to address proposals for resolving any attorney-client privilege issues that arise, and whether the parties believe bifurcation of the trial into liability and damages phases would be appropriate; d. anticipated post-claim construction discovery; e. any other pretrial matters; and f. the progress of settlement discussions, if any.

Letters to Court prohibited except for discovery disputes.

Source text: Please do not send any letters to the Court except for discovery disputes as detailed in the Court's Standing Order for Discovery in Civil Cases.

Deliveries must go to Clerk's office, not chambers.

Source text: Do not messenger anything directly to chambers. Deliveries must be directed to the Clerk's office and are never accepted by chambers personnel.

Telephone contact with chambers staff prohibited except for letters.

Source text: Except for the letters described above, please do not attempt to make contact by telephone or any other ex parte means with chambers staff.

Highest level of decorum and respect required in courtroom.

Source text: Counsel and parties are required to conduct themselves with the highest level of decorum and respect for each other and Court and chambers personnel while in the courtroom.

Electronic devices must be turned off; no electronic communications allowed.

Source text: Cell phones and all other electronic devices must be turned off; no texting, e-mailing, or other electronic communications are permitted.

All communications must be directed to Court once case is called.

Source text: Once a case is called and counsel appear, all communications must be directed only to the Court.

Counsel cannot address each other directly without Court permission.

Source text: Counsel shall not address each other directly unless the Court expressly permits them to do so.

Counsel cannot consult with witness during cross-examination except for privilege or court order compliance.

Source text: Once the cross-examination of a witness has commenced, and until cross-examination of the witness has concluded, counsel offering the witness on direct examination must not: (a) consult or confer with the witness regarding the substance of the witness’s testimony already given, or anticipated to be given, except for the purpose of conferring on whether to assert a privilege against testifying or on how to comply with a court order; or (b) suggest to the witness the manner in which any questions should be answered.

Email Transcripts@cand.uscourts.gov 14 days before trial for daily transcript or real-time reporting.

Source text: Any party who would like a daily transcript or real-time reporting must email Transcripts@cand.uscourts.gov at least fourteen calendar days before the first day of trial.

Notify Courtroom Deputy Dianna Shoblo 30 days before trial if interpreter needed for witness.

Source text: If any witness will require an interpreter at trial and there is no certified court interpreter available to translate in the appropriate language, counsel must notify Courtroom Deputy Dianna Shoblo at least 30 days before the commencement at trial at (510) 637-3547 or jstcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.

Lead trial counsel must meet and confer 21 days before final pretrial conference

Source text: At least 21 calendar days before the final pretrial conference, lead trial counsel must meet and confer with respect to:

Daily transcripts or real-time reporting must be requested via email at least 14 calendar days before trial.

Source text: Any party who would like a daily transcript or real-time reporting must email Transcripts@cand.uscourts.gov at least fourteen calendar days before the first day of trial.

Lead trial counsel must meet and confer 21 days before pretrial conference

Source text: At least 21 calendar days before the pretrial conference, lead trial counsel are ordered to meet and confer in good faith in person or by video conference regarding all trial matters, including but not limited to the following:

Criminal motions heard by reservation only on Tuesdays at 1:30 PM.

Source text: Judge Wise hears criminal motions by reservation only on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 3, 5th Floor, United States District Court, 280 South First Street, San Jose, California.

Motions without reservation will be set aside and cannot be refiled without new reservation.

Source text: Motions filed without a previously arranged hearing date will be set aside, and parties may not refile until they obtain a reservation from Ms. Warren.

Parties must notify other parties of next day's witnesses by close of each trial day.

Source text: Unless otherwise ordered, each party must notify all other parties by the close of each trial day of the witnesses that party intends to call on the following trial day.

Counsel cannot consult with witness during cross-examination except for privilege or compliance issues.

Source text: Once the cross-examination of a witness has commenced, and until cross-examination of the witness has concluded, counsel offering the witness on direct examination must not: (a) consult or confer with the witness regarding the substance of the witness’s testimony already given, or anticipated to be given, except for the purpose of conferring on whether to assert a privilege against testifying or on how to comply with a court order; or (b) suggest to the witness the manner in which any questions should be answered.

Notify courtroom deputy 30 days before trial if interpreter needed for witness.

Source text: If any witness will require an interpreter at trial and there is no certified court interpreter available to translate in the appropriate language, counsel must notify Judge Wise’s Courtroom Deputy Allie Warren at least 30 days before the commencement at trial at (408) 535-5332 or nwcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.

Must confirm Judge Pitts's availability before noticing any motion.

Source text: Confirm Judge Pitts’s availability before noticing any motion.

Motions may be noticed for Thursdays at 10:00 AM with 35-day notice.

Source text: Motions may be noticed for any Thursday at 10:00 AM subject to the availability of Judge Pitts (listed in his Scheduling Notes) and the 35-day notice period.

No ex parte communication with Judge Pitts or chambers staff without advance authorization; contact Courtroom Deputy for scheduling inquiries.

Source text: Parties and counsel shall not engage in any ex parte communication with Judge Pitts or his chambers staff by telephone, facsimile, e-mail, or any other means, unless such contact has been authorized in advance. Parties and counsel may contact Judge Pitts’s Courtroom Deputy Nicole Coleman at (408) 535-5346 or pcpcrd@cand.uscourts.gov with any inquiries regarding scheduling or any other matter.

Email Word versions of jury instructions, voir dire, and verdict form to pcppo@cand.uscourts.gov

Source text: The parties must e-mail Word versions of the proposed jury instructions, voir dire questions, and verdict form to pcppo@cand.uscourts.gov.

Exchange opening statement visuals by Wednesday before trial; objections by Thursday; phone availability Friday

Source text: Parties must meet and confer to exchange any visuals, graphics, or exhibits to be used in opening statements. Unless otherwise agreed, the exchange must occur no later than the close of business on the Wednesday before trial. Any objections not resolved must be filed in writing by the Thursday before trial. The parties shall be available by telephone on the Friday before trial to discuss the issues raised with the Court.

Contact court reporter coordinator at least one week before trial for transcripts

Source text: If transcripts will be requested during or immediately after the trial, arrangements must be made with the Court Reporter Coordinator at (408) 535-5583 at least one week prior to the commencement of the trial.

Notify court 30 days before trial if interpreter needed for witness

Source text: Counsel must notify the Court at least 30 days in advance of trial if any witness requires an interpreter and there is no certified court interpreter to translate in the necessary language(s).

Emergency applications require calling and emailing the Courtroom Deputy.

Source text: Counsel should call and email Judge Lin's Courtroom Deputy to alert the Court of the filing of any application for a temporary restraining order, a stipulation that requires a response from the Court within 24 hours, or any other emergency request.

Daily transcript/real-time reporting requires arrangements with Court Reporter Supervisor at least 14 days before trial.

Source text: Should a daily transcript and/or real-time reporting be desired, the parties shall make arrangements with the Court Reporter Supervisor, at (415) 522-2079, at least 14 days before the trial date.

Interpreter requests for witnesses must be made to Courtroom Deputy at least 30 days before trial.

Source text: If any witness will require an interpreter at trial, counsel shall notify the Courtroom Deputy at least 30 days before the commencement of trial.

Parties must contact Courtroom Deputy about courtroom layout no later than 10 days before trial.

Source text: The parties should contact the Courtroom Deputy no later than 10 days before trial to discuss any questions or issues about the layout of the courtroom.

Court order required for equipment entry; request from Courtroom Deputy no later than 10 days before trial.

Source text: The United States Marshal requires a court order to allow equipment into the courthouse. To request such an order, the parties should contact the Courtroom Deputy no later than 10 days before trial.

Electronic equipment setup/testing must be arranged with Courtroom Deputy no later than 10 days before trial.

Source text: For electronic equipment, the parties should arrange with the Courtroom Deputy no later than 10 days before trial a date to set up and test the equipment in advance of trial and be prepared to maintain the equipment during trial.

Counsel must notify opposing counsel of witnesses for the next two trial days.

Source text: At the close of each trial day, counsel must notify the other side of the witnesses who will be called the following two trial days.

Courtroom layout and technology arrangements must be confirmed 10 days before trial

Source text: Contact courtroom deputy regarding courtroom layout and technology 10 Days Before Trial

Contact courtroom deputy 28 days before pretrial conference to request Box.com link for electronic binder.

Source text: Counsel shall contact Judge Lin’s Courtroom Deputy 28 days prior to the final pretrial conference to request a secure Box.com link to upload documents for the electronic binder. Counsel’s email should identify the case number and the trial date.

Opening briefs for motions in limine must be served (not filed) 28 days before final pretrial conference

Source text: At least 28 calendar days before the final pretrial conference, the moving party shall serve, but not file, the opening brief.

Parties must consult with each other and Courtroom Deputy daily about exhibits in evidence.

Source text: The parties must consult with each other and with the Courtroom Deputy at the end of each trial day about which exhibits are in evidence and any limitations thereon. If there are any disagreements, the parties should bring them promptly to the Court’s attention.

Parties must confer with Courtroom Deputy to organize exhibits and load onto Jury PC before closing arguments.

Source text: At the close of evidence, before closing arguments, the parties must confer with the Courtroom Deputy to make sure the exhibits in evidence are in good order. At that time, the parties shall also agree upon an exhibit list of admitted exhibits with neutral descriptions, and shall load all admitted exhibits and the agreed-upon exhibit list onto Jury PC, which will be used to view the evidence during deliberations.

Arrange for daily transcript/real-time reporting at least 14 days before trial.

Source text: Should a daily transcript and/or real-time reporting be desired, the parties shall make arrangements with the Supervisor of the Court Reporting Services, at (415) 522-2079, at least 14 days before the trial date.

Contact courtroom deputy 10 days before trial for layout questions.

Source text: At least 10 days prior to trial, the parties should contact the Courtroom Deputy at rflcrd@cand.uscourts.gov to discuss any questions or issues about the layout of the courtroom.

Test electronic equipment with courtroom deputy before first trial day.

Source text: For electronic equipment, parties should be prepared to maintain the equipment or have a technician handy at all times, and shall arrange with the Courtroom Deputy to test the equipment in the courtroom prior to the first day of trial.

Plea agreement must be emailed to chambers by noon two court days before plea.

Source text: If a plea is being entered pursuant to a plea agreement, counsel for the defendant shall email a copy of the plea agreement to rflcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than noon two court days before the plea is to be entered. Normally, that would be Tuesday at noon.

Counsel must call Judge Lin’s Courtroom Deputy to alert the Court of emergency filings including TROs, 24-hour stipulations, and other emergency requests.

Source text: Counsel should call and email Judge Lin’s Courtroom Deputy to alert the Court of the filing of any application for a temporary restraining order, a stipulation that requires a response from the Court within 24 hours, or any other emergency request.

Filings with more than 10 attachments must be uploaded to Box.com; email Courtroom Deputy for link, name files correctly.

Source text: When a document filed on ECF is accompanied by more than 10 attachments, the filing party must also send the documents electronically to Judge Lin’s chambers’ Box.com storage. Immediately after the ECF filing is complete, please email Judge Lin’s Courtroom Deputy at rflcrd@cand.uscourts.gov to request a secure link to upload the documents. Your email should identify the case number and the docket number associated with the documents you wish to upload. The uploaded documents should be the file-stamped versions with ECF headers. The name of each PDF file should include the type of document, a brief description of the document, exhibit to a declaration (docket number 61-1), would be, “[61-2] Decl Doe Ex 1 - News Release.”

Proposed orders must be emailed to rflpo@cand.uscourts.gov in Word format.

Source text: All proposed orders should be sent in Microsoft Word compatible format to rflpo@cand.uscourts.gov.

Preliminary approval documents should be submitted via email to rflpo@cand.uscourts.gov.

Source text: The proposed notices, claims forms, and other documents associated with preliminary approval should be sent in Microsoft Word compatible format to rflpo@cand.uscourts.gov.

Proposed findings and conclusions must be emailed to rflpo@cand.uscourts.gov in addition to filing on ECF.

Source text: In addition to being filed, the proposed findings and conclusions must be emailed to the Court (rflpo@cand.uscourts.gov) in Word compatible format.

Emergency applications require calling/emailing Courtroom Deputy and notifying opposing party.

Source text: Counsel should call and email Judge Lin's Courtroom Deputy to alert the Court of the filing of any application for a temporary restraining order, a stipulation that requires a response from the Court within 24 hours, or any other emergency request. If the party seeking emergency relief does not show that it made every reasonable effort to notify the opposing party, at the earliest possible time, of its intent to seek emergency relief, the relief will not be granted.

Hearing dates must be checked on court calendar; cannot specially set without leave; confer with opposing counsel.

Source text: Counsel should not call to reserve hearing dates but should instead check Judge Lin's calendar and Scheduling Notes on the Court's website to make sure the desired date is not blocked and notice motions for any available date on the civil law and motions calendar. The parties may not specially set any matter at a time other than the regularly scheduled civil law and motions calendar without leave of the Court. Counsel for the moving party shall confer with opposing counsel about a mutually convenient hearing date before noticing any motion.

No ex parte contact with judge; contact Courtroom Deputy for scheduling.

Source text: 3. Counsel shall not attempt to contact Judge Thompson or her chambers staff by telephone, email, or any other ex parte means, but may contact her Courtroom Deputy, Robert McNamee, at (415) 522-2039 or TLTCRD@cand.uscourts.gov regarding scheduling or other appropriate matters.

Check scheduling notes online; don't set dates on full days; contact Courtroom Deputy for scheduling.

Source text: 9. Counsel need not reserve motion hearing dates but should check Judge Thompson’s scheduling notes on the Court’s website to determine the next available law and motion calendar date. Motions may be reset as the Court’s calendar requires. The order of call on each calendar will be determined by the Court. Scheduling questions should be addressed to Judge Thompson’s Courtroom Deputy. Parties may not set hearing dates on days where the Court has indicated dates are full. Before setting a hearing, parties may check the Court’s scheduling notes where full motion hearing dates are listed: https://apps.cand.uscourts.gov/CEO/cfd.aspx?B318#Notes.

All case management conferences are conducted via Zoom videoconference unless specially set.

Source text: Unless specially set, all initial and further case management conferences will be conducted through Zoom videoconference.

Remote participants are prohibited from photographing, recording, or rebroadcasting court proceedings.

Source text: Persons granted remote access to court proceedings by Zoom teleconference or telephone are strictly prohibited from photographing, including “screen-shots,” recording, and rebroadcasting the court proceeding.

Contact only Courtroom Deputy Robert McNamee for scheduling, not Judge or chambers staff.

Source text: Counsel shall not attempt to contact Judge Thompson or her chambers staff by telephone, email, or any other ex parte means, but may contact her Courtroom Deputy, Robert McNamee, at (415) 522-2039 or TLTCRD@cand.uscourts.gov regarding scheduling or other appropriate matters.

Notify Courtroom Deputy 5 court days before in-custody defendant transport.

Source text: If a party would like to have a matter placed on the Court’s calendar for a defendant in custody, counsel must advise the Courtroom Deputy, Robert McNamee, at (415) 522-2039 or TLTCRD@cand.uscourts.gov, five (5) court days before the defendant is to be transported to the Court by the United States Marshal.

Government must email court by Monday before change of plea/sentencing hearings regarding mandatory remand statute

Source text: Prior to change of plea and sentencing hearings for out-of-custody Defendants, the government shall indicate whether the offense of conviction is subject to the mandatory remand statute, 18 U.S.C. § 3143. The government shall email the Court (with all counsel cc'd) to TLTCRD@cand.uscourts.gov by no later than the Monday before the hearing.

Counsel may contact Courtroom Deputy via phone for scheduling or appropriate matters; ex parte contact with Judge or chambers staff prohibited.

Source text: Counsel shall not attempt to contact Judge Thompson or her chambers staff by telephone, email, or any other ex parte means, but may contact her Courtroom Deputy, Robert McNamee, at (415) 522-2039 or TLTCRD@cand.uscourts.gov regarding scheduling or other appropriate matters.

Proposed orders must be emailed to chambers at TLTPO@cand.uscourts.gov same day as e-filing.

Source text: Proposed orders shall be submitted in Word format by email to the Courtroom Deputy at TLTPO@cand.uscourts.gov on the same day the proposed order is e-filed.

Notify Courtroom Deputy Bhavna Sharma by call and email for emergency applications.

Source text: Counsel should call and email Judge Chhabria's Courtroom Deputy, Bhavna Sharma, to notify her if they submit an application for a temporary restraining order, a stipulation that requires a response from the Court within 24 hours, or any other emergency request.

Hearings in Social Security cases scheduled 60 days after opposition brief, with 2-3 day notice if canceled.

Source text: Judge Chhabria’s default rule is to have hearings in Social Security cases. The Court will schedule a hearing for its civil law and motion calendar for approximately 60 days after an opposition brief is filed. Counsel are free to meet and confer on a mutually acceptable hearing date, and contact Bhavna Sharma, Judge Chhabria’s Courtroom Deputy, to schedule a hearing on that date. If, after reviewing the papers and the record, the Court decides a hearing is not necessary, it will typically notify the parties within 2–3 days of the hearing.

Hearings in habeas cases (with counsel) scheduled 60 days after answer, with 2-3 day notice if canceled.

Source text: Judge Chhabria’s default rule is to have hearings in habeas cases where the petitioner is represented by counsel. The Court will schedule a hearing for its civil law and motion calendar for approximately 60 days after an answer is filed. Counsel are free to meet and confer on a mutually acceptable hearing date, and contact Bhavna Sharma, Judge Chhabria’s Courtroom Deputy, to schedule a hearing on that date. If, after reviewing the papers and the record, the Court decides a hearing is not necessary, it will typically notify the parties within 2–3 days of the hearing.

Counsel must consult with each other and Bhavna Sharma daily about exhibits in evidence.

Source text: Counsel must consult with each other and with Bhavna Sharma at the end of each trial day about which exhibits are in evidence and any limitations thereon. If there are any disagreements, counsel should promptly bring them to Judge Chhabria's attention.

Counsel must confer with Bhavna Sharma before closing arguments to verify exhibits.

Source text: At the close of evidence, before closing arguments, counsel must confer with the Bhavna Sharma to make sure the exhibits in evidence are in good order.

Arrange daily transcript/real-time reporting with Kristen Melen at least 14 days before trial.

Source text: Should a daily transcript and/or real-time reporting be desired, the parties shall make arrangements with Kristen Melen, Court Reporter Supervisor, at (415) 522-2079, at least 14 days before the trial date.

Notify Bhavna Sharma by call and email for TROs, 24-hour stipulations, or other emergencies.

Source text: Counsel should call and email Judge Chhabria's Courtroom Deputy, Bhavna Sharma, to notify her if they submit an application for a temporary restraining order, a stipulation that requires a response from the Court within 24 hours, or any other emergency request.

Contact Bhavna Sharma about courtroom layout and technology

Source text: Contact Bhavna Sharma regarding courtroom layout and technology

Daily transcript/real-time reporting requires arrangements with Court Reporting Services at least 14 days before trial.

Source text: Should a daily transcript and/or real-time reporting be desired, the parties shall make arrangements with Kristen Melen, Supervisor of the Court Reporting Services, at (415) 522-2079, at least 14 days before the trial date.

Parties must contact Courtroom Deputy Bhavna Sharma at least 10 days before trial for courtroom layout questions.

Source text: The parties should contact the Courtroom Deputy, Bhavna Sharma, at vccrd@cand.uscourts.gov, to discuss any questions or issues about the layout of the courtroom. Parties must contact Ms. Sharma at least 10 days prior to trial.

No direct contact with judge or chambers staff; contact Courtroom Deputy instead.

Source text: Parties shall not contact Judge Gonzalez Rogers or her chambers staff directly by telephone, email, or any other ex parte means, but may contact the Courtroom Deputy at (510) 637-3540 with appropriate inquiries with counsel for all parties

Transcript requests must be arranged with Court Reporter Coordinator at least one week before trial.

Source text: If transcripts will be requested during or immediately after the trial, arrangements must be made with the Court Reporter Coordinator (Telephone No. 510-637-3534) at least one week prior to the commencement of the trial.

Interpreter needs must be notified to Court at least 30 days before trial.

Source text: Counsel must notify the Court at least 30 days in advance of trial if any witness requires an interpreter and there is no certified court interpreter available to translate in the necessary language(s).

Parties must notify chambers via email at least one week prior to hearing if a junior attorney will argue the motion.

Source text: When a party intends to have a junior attorney argue, it shall notify the Court by emailing Courtroom Deputy Means at askcrd@cand.uscourts.gov at least one week before the hearing date.

Discovery disputes require in-person or videoconference meet and confer

Source text: Upon the development of an impasse, the parties must first meet and confer. Counsel for each party must meet and confer in person or by videoconference. A mere exchange of letters, e-mails, or telephone calls does not satisfy the meet and confer requirement.

In emergencies, parties may seek judicial intervention after good-faith attempts and email notification.

Source text: In true emergencies, any party may, after exhausting good-faith attempts to resolve disputed issues, seek judicial intervention under Civil Local Rule 37-1(b) by contacting Judge Tse through his courtroom deputy. Before calling, the parties must first send a short email describing the nature of the dispute to agtcrd@cand.uscourts.gov. If the judge is unavailable, the deposition shall proceed with objections noted for the record.

In true emergencies, parties may seek judicial intervention by contacting chambers through the courtroom deputy after good-faith meet-and-confer efforts are exhausted.

Source text: In true emergencies, any party may, after exhausting good-faith attempts to resolve disputed issues, seek judicial intervention under Civil Local Rule 37-1(b) by contacting Judge Tse through his courtroom deputy.

Before calling chambers in an emergency deposition dispute, parties must first send a short explanatory email to the specified chambers address.

Source text: Before calling, the parties must first send a short email describing the nature of the dispute to agtcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.

Parties must immediately notify chambers via email if case settles before scheduled settlement conference.

Source text: The parties must notify chambers immediately, at agtsettlement@cand.uscourts.gov, if their case settles prior to the date set for the settlement conference.

Proposed stipulations and orders must be sent by email to jcspo@cand.uscourts.gov.

Source text: In addition, any proposed stipulation or proposed order in a case subject to electronic filing shall be sent by email to jcspo@cand.uscourts.gov. This address is to be used only for proposed orders and courtesy copies unless otherwise directed by the Court.

Settlement Conference Statements must be lodged via email to JCSsettlement@cand.uscourts.gov, not electronically filed.

Source text: Settlement Conference Statements must be LODGED with Chambers (NOT electronically filed). To lodge Settlement Conference Statements, parties should submitting them in .pdf format via email to JCSsettlement@cand.uscourts.gov. Pending further order of the Court, hard copies should not be lodged with Chambers.

All relief requests must be in writing; no phone/email relief; do not contact chambers for relief or legal advice.

Source text: The Court does not grant relief over the telephone or via e-mail. All requests for relief must be filed in accordance with the local rules. Do not contact the courtroom deputy or chambers to seek relief or legal advice, including information pertaining to the local rules.

No ex parte communication with Court except for scheduling with courtroom deputy.

Source text: 21. Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 11-4(c), with the exception of communication with the courtroom deputy regarding scheduling, no party may contact the Court ex parte without prior notice to the opposing party. All communications or questions to the Court shall be presented in writing, properly filed, and include a certification that all parties were served a copy

Updated statements and confidential letters must be emailed as PDF.

Source text: The parties shall email their updated statements and confidential letters, if applicable, in .pdf format to KAWsettlement@cand.uscourts.gov.

Settlement Conference Statement and Confidential Letter must be emailed to KAWsettlement@cand.uscourts.gov

Source text: Each party shall also email their Settlement Conference Statement and Confidential Settlement Letter, if applicable, in .pdf format to KAWsettlement@cand.uscourts.gov.

In-person proceedings require physical attendance unless good cause for remote appearance is shown.

Source text: For all other in-person proceedings, a party representative (or a party if pro se) must appear in person. In the Court’s discretion, however, permission to attend by videoconference may be granted upon a finding that good cause exists to excuse personal attendance, and personal attendance is not necessary to have an effective hearing.

Remote appearance requests must be filed 2 weeks in advance with good cause facts and proposed order.

Source text: Written request must be filed on the case docket at least two weeks in advance of the hearing. The facts establishing good cause must be set forth in the request, and the party must simultaneously file a proposed order granting the request.

Must email brief to Courtroom Deputy same day when filing motion brief.

Source text: When filing a brief in connection to any motion, counsel must notify the Court by e-mailing the brief to Judge Westmore’s Courtroom Deputy at kawcrd@cand.uscourts.gov that same day.

Criminal motions heard first/third Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. or during criminal duty. Must contact Courtroom Deputy for court date.

Source text: Criminal motions are heard on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 1:30 p.m., or during the regular criminal calendar when Judge Westmore is on criminal duty. Counsel must contact Judge Westmore’s Courtroom Deputy for a court date prior to setting any proceeding.

Parties must email preferred dates to lbcrd@cand.uscourts.gov at least two days before scheduling conference

Source text: The parties must email their preferred dates to lbcrd@cand.uscourts.gov at least two days before the scheduling conference, including the emails of all participants in the scheduling conference.

Emergency discovery disputes require email to courtroom deputy before calling.

Source text: In emergencies during discovery events (such as depositions), any party may, after exhausting good faith attempts to resolve disputed issues, seek judicial intervention pursuant to Civil L.R. 37-1(b) by contacting the Court through the courtroom deputy. Before calling, the parties must first send a short email describing the nature of the dispute to ljccrd@cand.uscourts.gov. If the Court is unavailable, the discovery event shall proceed with objections noted for the record.

Settlement Conference Statements and Confidential Settlement Letters must be emailed to ljcsettlement@cand.uscourts.gov.

Source text: Settlement conferences are governed by Judge Cisneros’s Settlement Conference Standing Order, available at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/lisa-j-cisneros/. Please note that Settlement Conference Statements and Confidential Settlement Letters are to be lodged (not filed) by emailing to ljcsettlement@cand.uscourts.gov.

Communication with Judge Cisneros or staff limited to open court or ECF filings.

Source text: Except as otherwise permitted by this Standing Order or by another order of the Court, parties and attorneys should not communicate with Judge Cisneros or her staff (including the Courtroom Deputy) about a case except in open court (including remote video proceedings) or through filings in the ECF docket.

Parties must notify chambers immediately if case settles before settlement conference.

Source text: The parties shall notify chambers immediately at (415) 522-4020 if the case settles prior to the date of the settlement conference.

Emergency discovery disputes require email to ljccrd@cand.uscourts.gov before calling courtroom deputy.

Source text: In emergencies during discovery events (such as depositions), any party may, after exhausting good faith attempts to resolve disputed issues, seek judicial intervention pursuant to Civil L.R. 37-1(b) by contacting the Court through the courtroom deputy. Before calling, the parties must first send a short email describing the nature of the dispute to ljccrd@cand.uscourts.gov.

Communication with Judge Cisneros or staff generally prohibited except through ECF filings or open court

Source text: Except as otherwise permitted by this Standing Order or by another order of the Court, parties and attorneys should not communicate with Judge Cisneros or her staff (including the Courtroom Deputy) about a case except in open court (including remote video proceedings) or through filings in the ECF docket.

All counsel must be fully apprised and authorized to respond to court settings.

Source text: All counsel listed on the Parties’ pleadings and briefing must be fully apprised of the status of the pending matter and must be authorized to respond to calendar settings and modifications to the case schedule entered by the Court.

Civil motions must be noticed according to Civil Local Rules.

Source text: The Parties should notice civil motions for hearing in accordance with the Civil Local Rules (however, with respect to discovery disputes, counsel should review and follow the procedure in Judge Kang’s Standing Order for Discovery in Civil Cases).

All litigants must appear in person unless otherwise ordered.

Source text: The availability of the civil calendar on Zoom does not constitute a hybrid hearing. All litigants must appear in person unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Parties shall not attempt to make ex parte contact.

Source text: Parties (including their counsel) 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.

Source text: With the exception of discovery disputes (see Judge Kang’s Standing Order for Discovery in Civil Cases), or unless expressly permitted by the Court, Parties shall not submit letters to the Court, and any communication with the Court must be in pleading form filed manually or e-filed with the Clerk of Court, including but not limited to status reports, requests for continuances, and requests for remote appearances.

Parties must comply with settlement conference standing order and notify chambers by email if case settles, especially before hearings or deadlines.

Source text: Parties and their counsel are directed to review and comply with Judge Kang’s Settlement Conference Standing Order. Parties are encouraged to engage in or continue any ongoing settlement negotiations throughout the course of an action. The Parties shall notify chambers promptly by email at PHKsettlement@cand.uscourts.gov if their case settles, particularly if any settlement is prior to a noticed hearing, trial, or other court deadline.

Parties cannot communicate with court staff or email requests for extensions, remote appearances, or status updates.

Source text: Unless ordered otherwise by the Court, Parties are not to participate in communications with Court staff. Parties are not to email requests seeking extensions of dates, remote appearances, or status updates on cases. Any email correspondence which is not requested by the Court will be ignored.

Scheduling questions must be emailed to PHKCRD@cand.uscourts.gov.

Source text: Parties should address all questions regarding scheduling to Judge Kang’s CRD via email at PHKCRD@cand.uscourts.gov.

Ex parte contact with Judge Kang or chambers staff is prohibited via any means.

Source text: Additionally, Parties shall not attempt to make ex parte contact with Judge Kang or his chambers staff by telephone, email, facsimile, text message, messaging app, or any other means.

For immediate deposition disputes, parties may request telephonic conference with Judge Kang's CRD at PHKCRD@cand.uscourts.gov.

Source text: If a dispute arises during a deposition which requires immediate attention by the Court, and which involves a persistent obstruction of the deposition or a refusal to answer a question in violation of this Standing Order, Parties may request a telephonic conference with the Court through Judge Kang’s Courtroom Deputy (“CRD”) at PHKCRD@cand.uscourts.gov.

No ex parte contact with Judge Kang or chambers staff allowed.

Source text: Parties shall not attempt to make ex parte contact with Judge Kang or his chambers staff by telephone, email, facsimile, text message, messaging app, or any other means.

Emergency discovery contact: Ms. Knudson at 707-445-3612 or rmicrd@cand.uscourts.gov

Source text: In emergencies during discovery events (e.g., depositions), the court is available pursuant to Civil L.R. 37-1(b). Any party seeking court intervention during a discovery event must contact Judge Illman’s Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Ms. Knudson, at 707-445-3612, or rmicrd@cand.uscourts.gov prior to filing any documents.

For emergency discovery intervention, contact chambers by phone or email before filing documents.

Source text: Any party seeking court intervention during a discovery event must contact Judge Illman's Courtroom Deputy Clerk, Ms. Knudson, at 707-445-3612, or rmicrd@cand.uscourts.gov prior to filing any documents.

Stipulations and proposed orders must be emailed in Word format to skpo@cand.uscourts.gov on same day as e-filing.

Source text: Any stipulation or proposed order in a case subject to e-filing should be submitted in Microsoft Word format by email to skpo@cand.uscourts.gov on the same day the document is e-filed.

Approved telephonic appearances must be arranged through CourtCall by 3:00 p.m. the day before hearing.

Source text: If the Court grants a party’s request for telephonic appearance, the party shall arrange for the appearance by calling CourtCall at (888) 882-6878 not later than 3:00 p.m. the court day prior to the hearing date.

Stipulations and proposed orders must be emailed in Word format to chambers on the same day as e-filing.

Source text: All stipulations and proposed orders are to be emailed in Word format to svkcrd@cand.uscourts.gov on the same day as the documents are e-filed.

Law and motion hearings are held Thursdays at 10:00 AM

Source text: Law and motion is heard on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. All motions (except criminal duty matters) shall be noticed for any available Thursday.

No ex parte communication with Judge Davila or chambers staff without advance authorization.

Source text: Parties and counsel shall not engage in any ex parte communication with Judge Davila or his chambers staff by telephone, facsimile, e-mail or any other means unless such contact has been authorized in advance.

Civil motions heard Thursdays at 9:00 AM by reservation only.

Source text: Civil Motions are heard on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. by reservation only. Parties and counsel may reserve a hearing date by contacting Judge Davila’s Courtroom Deputy, Cheré Robinson, at ejdcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.

Demonstratives must be exchanged and submitted 48 hours before hearing.

Source text: Any demonstratives or presentations to be used at a hearing must be exchanged with opposing counsel and submitted to the Court at least 48 hours before the hearing. Parties shall provide electronic copies of the demonstratives or presentations to Judge Davila’s Courtroom Deputy, Cheré Robinson, at ejdcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.

Final Pretrial Conferences on Thursdays at 11:00 a.m., meet and confer 21 days prior.

Source text: Final Pretrial Conferences are heard on Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. No later than 21 days before the Final Pretrial Conference, lead counsel who will try the case shall meet and confer with respect to:

Telephonic appearances generally denied for parties/counsel in Bay Area counties.

Source text: Absent compelling circumstances, the Court will not grant a request to appear telephonically for parties or counsel who reside or have an office located within any of the Bay Area counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma) or those other counties covered by the San Jose Division (Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz).

Moving party generally not granted telephonic appearance on motions.

Source text: In addition, the Court will not generally grant a request by the moving party on a motion.

Lead counsel must meet and confer 42 days before final pretrial conference

Source text: At least forty-two (42) days prior to the final pretrial conference, lead counsel who will try the case shall meet and confer regarding the following:

Contact Courtroom Deputy Clerk by phone or email for inquiries, not chambers staff.

Source text: Counsel shall not attempt to make contact by telephone or any other ex parte means with the Court or its chambers staff, but may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at (510) 637-3541 or by email at jswcrd@cand.uscourts.gov with appropriate inquiries.

Letters to court prohibited except for discovery disputes or by permission.

Source text: With the exception of discovery disputes (see Standing Order ¶ 7) or by permission of the Court, Counsel shall not submit letters to the Court. Any communication with the Court must be on pleading paper, including but not limited to, status reports, requests for continuances, and requests for telephonic appearances.

Recusal concerns must be raised by letter/notice served on all parties no later than 5 court days before first appearance.

Source text: If any party believes, after inquiry, that any ground for recusal exists, please bring the facts and circumstances to the Court's attention by letter or notice served on all parties at the earliest possible date, but no later than five (5) court days preceding the parties' first appearance before this Court.

Parties must advise if judge's former firm Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe served as counsel before January 1, 2003.

Source text: The Court particularly requests that all parties determine and advise whether the undersigned judge's former law firm, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP, served as counsel concerning the matter-in-suit in this action prior to January 1, 2003, the date the undersigned withdrew as a member of the firm.

Must consult with opposing counsel before noticing a deposition.

Source text: Absent extraordinary circumstances, before noticing a deposition, the noticing party must consult with opposing counsel and unrepresented proposed deponents to schedule depositions at mutually convenient times and places.

Private conferences prohibited except for privilege determination.

Source text: Private conferences between deponents and their attorneys in the course of deposition are improper and prohibited except for the sole purpose of determining whether a privilege should be asserted.

Must meet and confer on exhibit numbering system at case outset.

Source text: Counsel shall comply strictly with Civil Local Rule 30-2, and, at the outset of the case, shall meet and confer regarding the sequential numbering system that will be used for exhibits throughout the litigation and during trial.

Court may be contacted for disputes during deposition.

Source text: If a dispute arises during a deposition and involves a persistent obstruction of the deposition or a refusal to answer a material question on the basis of any ground other than privilege or the work product doctrine, counsel may arrange a telephonic conference with he Court through Chambers at (510) 637-1820.

Court reporter must attend telephonic conference.

Source text: Any such conference shall be attended by the court reporter recording the deposition.

Microsoft Word version of proposed orders must be emailed to pjhpo@cand.uscourts.gov

Source text: Additionally, as required for all proposed orders, the parties must also send a Microsoft Word version of their order to pjhpo@cand.uscourts.gov.

No contact allowed with prospective jurors through any means.

Source text: This Order also restricts the parties, their counsel and anyone working for a party or counsel from contacting or attempting to contact any prospective juror. This means that the parties, their counsel, and any agent, consultant, investigator, or other person working for them shall not communicate with or otherwise contact or attempt to communicate with or attempt to otherwise contact any prospective juror in any manner, whether through social media, by email, by telephone or messaging platforms (including WhatsApp, Telegram, and the like), by mail, or in person.

Parties must be available by phone Friday before trial to discuss unresolved issues.

Source text: The parties shall be available by telephone Friday before trial to discuss the issue raised with the Court.

No ex parte contact with Judge or Chambers staff except for Courtroom Deputy Jean Davis at whocrd@cand.uscourts.gov or 415-522-2077.

Source text: Unless otherwise authorized, parties shall not attempt to make ex parte contact with the Judge or his Chambers staff by telephone, facsimile, letter, or any other means but may contact Judge Orrick's Courtroom Deputy, Jean Davis, at whocrd@cand.uscourts.gov or 415-522-2077 with appropriate inquiries.

Prohibition against photographing, recording, or rebroadcasting court proceedings, including Zoom hearings.

Source text: Persons granted remote access to court proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference).

Absolutely prohibited to record or screenshot Zoom/teleconference court proceedings.

Source text: Any recording of a court proceeding held by video or teleconference, including 'screen-shots' or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.

Hearings are in-person; Zoom requests require meet-and-confer and are considered case-by-case.

Source text: Hearings on civil motions will be held in-person. The Court will consider requests to appear via Zoom on a case-by-case basis. Joint requests are strongly preferred, and parties are required to meet and confer regarding such requests. If a request is granted, it will generally be applicable to all parties participating in the hearing as hybrid hearings are discouraged.

Telephonic appearances require 3-day advance approval for exceptional circumstances.

Source text: Telephonic appearances are rarely permitted at case management conferences or motion hearings, except in exceptional circumstances and with the Court’s prior approval issued at least three court days before the appearance date.

Avoid conversation in gallery unless necessary for appearance.

Source text: While sitting in the gallery, counsel and parties should avoid conversation unless absolutely necessary for the appearance.

Sidebar conferences discouraged; advance notice required for jury-out discussions

Source text: Sidebar conferences are discouraged. Parties must alert the Court in advance of any issues that require discussion or resolution outside the presence of the jury so the Court's conference with counsel can be held before the jury enters the courtroom or after the jury leaves for the day.

Hearing dates must be checked on Court's website, not by calling.

Source text: Counsel should not call to reserve hearing dates but should instead check Judge Lin's calendar and Scheduling Notes on the Court's website to make sure the desired date is not blocked and notice motions for any available date on the civil law and motions calendar.

Zoom hearings discouraged for complex/dispositive motions or local counsel.

Source text: The Court is disinclined to hold hearings via Zoom for complex or dispositive motions, or if counsel for all parties are based locally.

Evidentiary issues should be raised at start of day or during breaks, not at lengthy sidebar.

Source text: Anticipated evidentiary issues should be raised at the start of the day or, if unanticipated, during a break, rather than at a lengthy sidebar with the jury waiting.

Counsel are prohibited from calling to reserve hearing dates and must check the Court’s online calendar instead.

Source text: Counsel should not call to reserve hearing dates but should instead check Judge Lin’s calendar and Scheduling Notes on the Court’s website to make sure the desired date is not blocked and notice motions for any available date on the civil law and motions calendar.

Motions are heard in person by default; Zoom requests must be made 1 week in advance.

Source text: The Court may notify the parties in advance of the hearing that it will be heard via Zoom rather than in person, but the default rule is that motions are heard in person. Parties may stipulate/request to have a hearing by Zoom video, but they must do so at least one week in advance of the hearing. The Court may deny the request if it believes an in-person hearing would be more beneficial. The Court is disinclined to hold hearings via Zoom for complex or dispositive motions, or if counsel for all parties are based locally.

Contact Bhavna Sharma within 10 days before trial for courtroom layout questions.

Source text: The parties should contact Bhavna Sharma no later than 10 days before trial to discuss any questions or issues about the layout of the courtroom.

Pro se litigants may register for ECF; non-compliance may result in revoked filing privileges.

Source text: While not required, pro se litigants may sign up to be registered ECF users. Failing to comply with filings requirements and the Civil Local Rules may result in ECF filing privileges being revoked.

The proposed-order email address is restricted to that stated submission purpose unless the Court directs otherwise.

Source text: This email address should be used only for this stated purpose unless otherwise directed by the Court.

All video appearances must use Zoom with cameras on; no tech support provided.

Source text: Use of Zoom: All video appearances must be made through Zoom. The parties must have their video cameras turned on while their case is called. The Court does not provide technological support for the platform.

Parties assume risk for technical issues; hearings won't be rescheduled for connection problems.

Source text: At your risk: Individuals making use of the videoconference service do so at their own risk. Hearings will not generally be rescheduled due to missed connections or interruptions in service.

Failure to respond to video call may result in matter being passed or treated as failure to appear.

Source text: Failure to respond: If an individual schedules a video appearance and then fails to respond to the call of a matter on calendar, the Court may pass the matter or may treat the failure to respond as a failure to appear.

Scheduling conflicts with other courts does not excuse failure to appear.

Source text: Scheduling simultaneous remote appearances in multiple courts does not excuse a failure to appear.

Non-compliance with remote appearance procedures may result in sanctions.

Source text: Remote appearances by multiple participants are only possible when there is compliance with these procedural requirements. Sanctions may be imposed when there is any deviation from the required procedures or the Court determines that a person's conduct makes remote appearances inappropriate.

Sanctions for non-compliance may include calendar removal, continuance, proceeding without participant, monetary penalty, or remote appearance prohibition.

Source text: Sanctions may include dropping a matter from calendar, continuing the hearing, proceeding in the absence of an unavailable participant, a monetary sanction, and/or a permanent prohibition against a person appearing remotely.

Proposed order email address only for civil cases.

Source text: This email address is to be used only for civil proposed orders unless otherwise directed by the Court.

Emergency contact allowed via email or phone to Courtroom Deputy

Source text: In an emergency, such as an individual’s inability to make a scheduled appearance due to last-minute factors beyond their control, counsel or parties may attempt to contact the Courtroom Deputy at ljccrd@cand.uscourts.gov or (415) 522-2043.

Avoid mobile phones, speakerphones, public phones, and devices in public places for remote hearings.

Source text: To ensure the quality of the record, the Parties should avoid the use of mobile phones, speakerphones, public telephone booths, or the use of laptops, tablets, or cellphones in other public places.

If meet and confer fails, moving party may request telephonic conference to enforce requirement.

Source text: In the rare event that the parties are unable to meet and confer as directed above, or a moving party is unable to obtain the opposing party’s portion of a joint letter after the meet and confer session, the moving party shall file a written request for a telephonic conference for the purpose of enforcing the Court’s meet and confer requirement, or for the Court to fashion an alternative procedure.

Contact with Courtroom Deputy restricted to administrative matters; prohibited for substantive issues or legal advice.

Source text: Parties must refrain from contacting the Courtroom Deputy by email or telephone unless (1) required to do so by one of the Court's standing orders; (2) instructed to do so by the Court; or (3) necessary to inform the Court about a time-sensitive matter. Contact with the Courtroom Deputy must be limited to purely administrative matters, such as scheduling and general case management. Parties are not to communicate with the Courtroom Deputy regarding substantive or procedural issues, such as requests for legal advice or for interpretation of procedural rules.

Remote appearance parties must contact Courtroom Deputy for instructions; avoid mobile phones and speakerphones.

Source text: If a request to appear telephonically is granted, the party granted remote appearance must contact the Courtroom Deputy for specific instructions on appearing remotely. To ensure the quality of the record, the parties should avoid the use of mobile phones, speakerphones, public telephone booths, or phones in other public places.

Emergency discovery disputes require telephonic conference with Courtroom Deputy and brief description.

Source text: If there is an emergency discovery dispute, parties may request a telephonic conference with the Court through the Courtroom Deputy. If possible, the parties shall provide a short (one paragraph) description of the dispute prior to any conference call.

Deposition disputes may be resolved via telephonic conference with Courtroom Deputy.

Source text: If a dispute arises during a deposition and involves a persistent obstruction of the deposition or a refusal to answer a question in violation of this Standing Order, parties may arrange a telephonic conference with the Court through the Courtroom Deputy, Angella Meuleman, at (415) 522-2034.

Courtroom Deputy cannot provide status updates on rulings.

Source text: The Courtroom Deputy is unable to provide parties with updates regarding the status of rulings. Parties are therefore advised to avoid contacting the Courtroom Deputy to make such inquiries.

Do not call Chambers; contact courtroom deputy at 415-522-2028.

Source text: Please DO NOT call Chambers. If you need to contact the courtroom deputy, please call the number above (415-522-2028) and leave a message if the deputy is unavailable.

Chambers calls prohibited; contact Courtroom Deputy by phone or email only.

Source text: Please DO NOT call Chambers. If you need to contact the Courtroom Deputy, please call (415) 522-2077 and leave a message if the deputy is not available, or email whocrd@cand.uscourts.gov.

Violations may result in sanctions including removal of media credentials or restricted hearing access.

Source text: Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the court.

Trials held Mon/Wed/Fri 9 AM-5 PM, Tue 10 AM-5 PM; Thursdays typically dark.

Source text: Trial is conducted on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursdays typically are dark.

Case management conferences are held remotely via Zoom unless otherwise ordered.

Source text: Unless the Court orders otherwise, case management conferences will be held remotely via Zoom. Parties may request an in-person hearing.

Pro se parties may contact Federal Pro Se Program for limited legal services.

Source text: Parties representing themselves may wish to contact the Federal Pro Se Program, a free program that offers limited legal services to pro se litigants.

Patent disclosure disputes and amendment/strike requests are typically referred to Magistrate Judge.

Source text: Any dispute regarding any party's patent disclosures pursuant to Patent Local Rules 3-1 to 3-5 typically is referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge. Requests to amend or strike a party's infringement contentions or invalidity contentions are likewise typically referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge.

All hearings and appearances will be held in Courtroom 2, 4th Floor, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, California.

Source text: All hearings and appearances will be held in Courtroom 2 on the 4th Floor of the United States Courthouse, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, California.

Court may appoint neutral expert to assist with claim construction and/or trial if deemed helpful.

Source text: Depending on the technology involved, the Court may determine that the assistance of a neutral expert would be helpful. In that case, the Court may direct the parties to confer and, if possible, reach an agreement as to three experts in the field who would be appropriate to act as a neutral expert to assist the Court during the claim construction proceedings and/or the trial.

No need to reserve motion dates; check website for next available date. Scheduling questions to Courtroom Deputy.

Source text: 9. Counsel need not reserve motion hearing dates, but should check Judge Gilliam's scheduling notes on the Court's website to determine the next available law and motion calendar date. Motions may be reset as the Court's calendar requires. The order of call on each calendar will be determined by the Court. Scheduling questions should be addressed to Judge Gilliam's Courtroom Deputy.

Tutorial may be scheduled 1-2 weeks before claim construction hearing with 30-45 minute presentations by non-counsel.

Source text: The Court may schedule a tutorial to occur one to two weeks prior to the claim construction hearing. Each side will generally be permitted 30-45 minutes to present a short summary and explanation of the technology at issue. The patent holder makes the first presentation. Demonstrations and visual aids are encouraged. The Court has a strong preference for individuals other than counsel to make the presentations. Inventors, company personnel and individuals who work directly with the technology are often good candidates. Counsel may make introductory remarks. No argument is permitted. The proceeding is not recorded and parties may not use or rely on statements made at the tutorial in the litigation.

Court may appoint neutral expert under FRE 706, parties split cost equally.

Source text: Depending on the technology involved, the Court may determine that the assistance of a neutral expert would be helpful. In that case, the Court may direct the parties to confer and, if possible, reach an agreement as to three experts in the field who would be appropriate to act as a neutral expert to assist the Court during the claim construction proceedings and/or the trial. The Court will then choose one to appoint as a neutral expert pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 706. The parties will split the cost of the expert equally.

Prehearing conferences not held; telephone conference may be requested within 2 weeks of hearing.

Source text: Prehearing conferences generally are not held. However, either party may request a telephone conference within two weeks prior to the hearing, or the parties may address any prehearing issues at the tutorial.

Extrinsic evidence not ordinarily heard; telephone conference may be requested within 2 weeks if testimony needed.

Source text: The Court will not ordinarily hear extrinsic evidence at the claim construction hearing. Should it become apparent that testimony will be necessary, counsel may request a telephone conference with the Court within two weeks of the hearing to seek the Court's approval.

Demonstrative exhibits allowed if based on filed papers; exchange copies 48 hours before hearing.

Source text: Demonstrative exhibits and visual aids are permissible at the hearing as long as they are based on information contained in the papers already filed. Counsel will exchange copies of exhibits no later than 48 hours prior to the hearing.

Claim construction hearing generally 3 hours Thursday afternoon; special setting requires telephone conference.

Source text: The claim construction hearing generally will be scheduled for no longer than 3 hours on a Thursday afternoon. The Court, however, will specially set the hearing on a different day and for a longer period of time if warranted. Counsel should request a telephone conference with the Court as soon as it is apparent that a special setting is necessary.

Civil case management conferences held Thursdays at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 11.

Source text: Civil case management conferences are held on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 11, 19th Floor, United States Courthouse, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, California.

Letters to Court must identify representing party.

Source text: When corresponding with the Court by letter, always identify the party you represent.

Contact Courtroom Deputy Lisa Clark at (415) 522-2066 for appropriate inquiries.

Source text: You may contact the Courtroom Deputy, Lisa Clark, at (415) 522-2066 with appropriate inquiries.

Separate standing orders exist for civil jury trials, discovery, and patent cases.

Source text: The Court has separate standing orders for civil jury trials, discovery in civil cases, and patent cases. They are available for review at the website for the United States District Court for the Northern District of California at www.cand.uscourts.gov/jdorders.

Civil motions heard Thursdays at 2:00 PM in Oakland; must follow Local Rule 7-2(a) for noticing; check calendar online; no advance reservation needed.

Source text: Judge Tigar hears civil motions on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m., in Courtroom 6, 2nd Floor, United States District Court, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, California. Motions must be noticed for a hearing in accordance with Civil Local Rule 7-2(a). Parties must consult Judge Tigar’s weekly calendar, available at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jst, to determine which dates are available. They need not reserve a hearing date in advance. The Court may reset noticed hearing dates as its calendar requires.

Case management conferences held Tuesdays at 2:00 PM.

Source text: Case management conferences are held on Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m.

Trials start Mondays at 8:00 AM (jury) or 8:30 AM (bench); run Mon-Thu. Pretrial conferences Fridays at 2:00 PM.

Source text: Trials commence on Mondays at 8:00 a.m. for jury trials and Mondays at 8:30 a.m. for bench trials. Both jury and bench trials proceed Mondays through Thursdays. Pretrial conferences are held on Fridays at 2:00 p.m.

Contact Dianna Shoblo at (510) 637-3547 or jstcrd@cand.uscourts.gov for scheduling questions.

Source text: Scheduling questions may be addressed to Courtroom Deputy Dianna Shoblo at (510) 637-3547 or jstcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.

All filing deadlines are at 5:00 PM unless otherwise ordered.

Source text: All filing deadlines are at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise ordered.

Depositions require advance consultation with opposing counsel; must follow FRCP Rule 30(d)(1); speaking objections prohibited; privilege questions must be answered unless privileged.

Source text: Counsel must consult in advance with opposing counsel to schedule depositions at a mutually convenient time and location. Counsel and parties must comply with Rule 30(d)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Speaking objections are prohibited. When privilege is claimed, the witness must answer questions relevant to the existence, extent, or waiver of the privilege unless such information is itself privileged.

Civil motions heard Thursdays at 2:00 PM; must follow Local Rule 7-2(a) for noticing; calendar available online.

Source text: Judge Tigar hears civil motions on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m., in Courtroom 6, 2nd Floor, United States District Court, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, California. Motions must be noticed for a hearing in accordance with Civil Local Rule 7-2(a). Parties must consult Judge Tigar’s weekly calendar, available at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jst, to determine which dates are available. They need not reserve a hearing date in advance. The Court may reset noticed hearing dates as its calendar requires.

Court may cancel oral argument and decide motion without hearing.

Source text: The Court may find a matter suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacate the hearing on the matter.

Case management conferences held Tuesdays at 2:00 PM.

Source text: Case management conferences are held on Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m.

Trials start Mondays at 8:00 AM (jury) or 8:30 AM (bench); pretrial conferences Fridays at 2:00 PM.

Source text: Trials commence on Mondays at 8:00 a.m. for jury trials and Mondays at 8:30 a.m. for bench trials. Both jury and bench trials proceed Mondays through Thursdays. Pretrial conferences are held on Fridays at 2:00 p.m.

Contact Dianna Shoblo at (510) 637-3547 or jstcrd@cand.uscourts.gov for scheduling questions.

Source text: Scheduling questions may be addressed to Courtroom Deputy Dianna Shoblo at (510) 637-3547 or jstcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.

Filing deadlines are 5:00 PM unless court orders otherwise.

Source text: All filing deadlines are at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise ordered.

Parties invited to indicate pronouns and honorifics in filings or when appearing.

Source text: Litigants and lawyers are invited to indicate their pronouns (e.g., she/her, he/him, they/them) and honorifics (e.g., Mr., Ms., Mx., Dr.) by adding the information in the name block or signature line of a court filing or informing the Court when making an appearance.

Counsel may confer with witness after cross-examination before redirect begins.

Source text: Once cross-examination has concluded, counsel is permitted to confer with the witness before redirect examination begins.

All discovery matters are referred to magistrate judge; scheduling orders won’t be adjusted for pending discovery motions.

Source text: Discovery in all cases will be referred to a magistrate judge. The parties must follow the magistrate judge’s procedures. Case scheduling orders will not be shifted to accommodate pending discovery motions. Parties are advised to file discovery motions in a timely manner.

Pretrial hearings held Wednesdays at 2:00 PM.

Source text: The Court conducts pre-trial hearings on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. each week.

Counsel may confer with witness after cross-examination before redirect begins.

Source text: Once cross-examination has concluded, counsel is permitted to confer with the witness before redirect examination begins.

Parties must follow clerk's website procedures for daily transcripts or real-time reporting.

Source text: Any party who would like a daily transcript or real-time reporting must follow the procedures outlined on the Office of the Clerk of Court’s website: https://cand.uscourts.gov/about/clerks-office/transcripts-court-reporters/.

Contact Snooki Puli for daily transcript or real-time transcript requests.

Source text: Parties must submit requests for daily transcripts or real-time transcripts, contact San Jose Court Reporter Supervisor Snooki Puli at (408) 535-5583 or Snooki_Puli@cand.uscourts.gov.

Counsel must consult with Courtroom Deputy about audiovisual equipment needs.

Source text: For any audiovisual presentations, counsel should consult with the Courtroom Deputy to determine what equipment, if any, counsel will need to provide and maintain during the trial.

Motions are heard in person by default, with Zoom as alternative.

Source text: The Court may notify the parties in advance of the hearing that it will be heard via Zoom rather than in person, but the default rule is that motions are heard in person.

Court may deny Zoom hearing requests if in-person is more beneficial.

Source text: The Court may deny the request if it believes an in-person hearing would be more beneficial.

Notice of questions issued 2-3 court days before hearing.

Source text: Often, a notice of questions will issue two to three court days before the hearing, to alert the parties of the Court's principal questions.

Pro se parties directed to Legal Help Center for free assistance.

Source text: Parties representing themselves, without the assistance of a lawyer, should visit the webpage entitled “Representing Yourself” available on the Court’s website at http://cand.uscourts.gov/representing-yourself. The page discusses the Court’s Legal Help Center which provides free assistance for unrepresented parties over the phone. Parties can make an appointment by calling (415) 782-8982.

Court may provide easel and electronic evidence system; parties should consult website for technology info.

Source text: The Court may be able to provide access to an easel and the courtroom electronic evidence presentation system. The parties should consult https://cand.uscourts.gov/attorneys/courtroom-technology for information on the available courtroom technology.

Parties may request an expedited initial case management conference by emailing Judge Lin’s Courtroom Deputy.

Source text: Parties who would like an expedited initial case management conference can request one by emailing Judge Lin’s Courtroom Deputy.

Parties may email the Courtroom Deputy, with copy to all parties, in advance of hearing to notify of intent to use junior lawyer participation provision.

Source text: Parties may e-mail the Courtroom Deputy in advance of the hearing, with a copy to all other parties, to notify Judge Lin of their intent to utilize this provision.

Civil motions generally heard on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.

Source text: 6. Civil motions are generally heard on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.

Civil case management conferences generally on Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

Source text: 7. Civil case management conferences are generally conducted on Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

Civil pretrial conferences generally on Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

Source text: 8. Civil pretrial conferences are generally conducted on Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

Courtroom Deputy publishes notice on docket with conference access information before case management conference.

Source text: Prior to the case management conference, the Courtroom Deputy will publish a notice on the case docket explaining how the conference will be conducted and provide access information for counsel.

Patent disclosure disputes and amendment/strike requests are typically referred to Magistrate Judge.

Source text: Any dispute regarding any party’s patent disclosures pursuant to Patent Local Rules 3-1 to 3-5 typically is referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge. Requests to amend or strike a party’s infringement contentions or invalidity contentions are likewise typically referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge.

All hearings and appearances will be held in Courtroom 9, 19th Floor, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco.

Source text: All hearings and appearances will be held in Courtroom 9 on the 19th Floor of the United States Courthouse, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, California.

Court may appoint neutral expert if technology assistance is deemed helpful.

Source text: Depending on the technology involved, the Court may determine that the assistance of a neutral expert would be helpful. In that case, the Court may direct the parties to confer and, if

Status conferences and non-evidentiary motions may proceed by Zoom; in-custody matters by Zoom while CARES Act is in effect.

Source text: Status conferences and non-evidentiary motions may proceed by Zoom. Status conferences and motions for in-custody defendants will occur by Zoom as long as the CARES Act is in effect.

Court does not issue tentative rulings but announces tentative thinking at hearing outset.

Source text: The Court ordinarily will not issue tentative rulings, but it typically announces its tentative thinking at the outset of the hearing.

Claim construction tutorial may be scheduled 7 days before hearing by contacting Courtroom Deputy.

Source text: If the parties believe it would be helpful for the Court, they should schedule a claim construction tutorial to occur 7 days prior to the claim construction/summary judgment hearing. The parties should contact Judge Chhabria’s Courtroom Deputy, Bhavna Sharma, to schedule the tutorial.

Parties must discuss exhibit handling with judge and courtroom deputy, including witness binders.

Source text: The parties should discuss with Judge Chhabria and the Courtroom Deputy how they will handle showing exhibits to witnesses, including whether witness binders are necessary.

For deposition disputes involving obstruction or refusal to answer (non-privilege), arrange telephonic conference with Courtroom Deputy Aris Garcia at (510) 637-3540; court reporter must attend.

Source text: If a dispute arises during a deposition and involves a persistent obstruction of the deposition or a refusal to answer a material question on the basis of any ground other than privilege or the work-product doctrine, counsel may arrange a telephonic conference with the Court by contacting the Courtroom Deputy, Aris Garcia, at (510) 637-3540. Any such conference shall be attended by the court reporter recording the deposition.

Tutorial scheduled 1-3 weeks before claim construction hearing, 45-60 minutes per side

Source text: The Court will schedule a tutorial to occur one to three weeks prior to the claim construction hearing. Each side will be permitted 45-60 minutes to present a short summary and explanation of the technology at issue.

Proposed orders must be submitted via email in Microsoft Word format to askpo@cand.uscourts.gov.

Source text: Proposed orders submitted by an e-filing party shall be submitted in Microsoft Word to askpo@cand.uscourts.gov.

Courtroom Deputy contact information: phone (510) 637-1296 and email askcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.

Source text: Means, at (510) 637-1296 or askcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.

Scheduling questions should be directed to courtroom deputy Kim Means via phone or email.

Source text: Scheduling questions should be addressed to Judge Krishnan’s courtroom deputy, Kim Means, at (510) 637-1296 or askcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.

For scheduling matters, chambers may be contacted by phone at the listed number.

Source text: For scheduling questions, please contact Judge Tse’s Courtroom Deputy, Stephen Ybarra, at (415) 522-3694 or agtcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.

Civil motions heard Wednesdays at 9:30 AM; no advance hearing date reservation needed

Source text: Civil Law and Motion is heard on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Counsel should notice civil motions for hearing in accordance with the Civil Local Rules and need not reserve a hearing date in advance for civil motions. However, noticed dates may be reset as the Court's calendar requires.

Criminal motions heard Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

Source text: Criminal Law and Motion is heard on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Case Management Conferences held Wednesdays at 2:00 PM; recording only if pro se party or specific request

Source text: Case Management Conferences and Pretrial Conference are heard on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. Case Management Conferences are not recorded unless at least one party in the case is appearing pro se or counsel makes a specific request at the commencement of the Case Management Conference that it be recorded.

Telephonic appearance requests suspended; all appearances by Zoom Webinar (ID: 161 926 0804, Password: 050855)

Source text: Requests to appear telephonically at a case management conference or hearing must be filed and served one week before the conference in accordance with Civil L.R. 16-10(a). This is suspended until further order of the Court. All appearances will be by Zoom Webinar unless the Court orders otherwise. Zoom Webinar ID: 161 926 0804. Password: 050855.

Scheduling questions should be emailed to JCSCRD@cand.uscourts.gov.

Source text: Parties should address all questions regarding scheduling to Judge Spero's courtroom deputy by emailing JCSCRD@cand.uscourts.gov.

Civil motions heard first/third Thursdays at 1:30 PM; case management/status Tuesdays at 1:30 PM; pretrial conferences Wednesdays at 2:00 PM.

Source text: Civil motions are also heard on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 1:30 p.m. Civil case management and status conferences are heard on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Civil pretrial conferences are heard on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.

Motions (except discovery) noticed under L.R. 7-2; no hearing date reservation needed; confirm availability online.

Source text: Parties should notice motions (other than discovery motions) pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-2. Parties need not reserve a hearing date but should confirm the Court’s availability at https://cand.uscourts.gov/judges/kaw/westmore-kandis-a by consulting Judge Westmore’s scheduling notes. The Court may reset hearing dates as the Court’s calendar requires.

Case Management Conferences are held remotely by default.

Source text: Case Management Conferences will be held remotely unless otherwise ordered, so the parties need not request a remote appearance for those proceedings if they will be appearing by video.

Audio-only appearance allowed with written request for those lacking reliable internet.

Source text: Audio-only Appearances: In the event that a party does not have reliable computer or internet access, they may file a written request to appear by audio-only.

Settlement conferences scheduled on Tuesdays/Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and Thursdays at 12:00 p.m.

Source text: Scheduling conferences are held by videoconference on Thursdays, following the 11:00 a.m. civil case-management calendar. Settlement conferences are scheduled on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and Thursdays at 12:00 p.m.

Administrative clarification requests may be emailed to courtroom deputy with opposing counsel cc’d.

Source text: Requests for clarification of purely administrative matters (e.g., if a motion previously set for a hearing does not appear on the Court’s public calendar) may be directed to the Courtroom Deputy at ljccrd@cand.uscourts.gov, with opposing counsel cc’d. If in doubt, any such request may also be made through an appropriate filing on the docket.

Last-minute contact with courtroom deputy allowed at ljccrd@cand.uscourts.gov or (415) 522-2043.

Source text: last-minute factors beyond their control, counsel or parties may attempt to contact the Courtroom Deputy at ljccrd@cand.uscourts.gov or (415) 522-2043.

Administrative clarification requests may be emailed to Courtroom Deputy with opposing counsel copied

Source text: Requests for clarification of purely administrative matters (e.g., if a motion previously set for a hearing does not appear on the Court’s public calendar) may be directed to the Courtroom Deputy at ljccrd@cand.uscourts.gov, with opposing counsel cc’d.

Civil pretrial conferences are held Fridays at 1:30 PM.

Source text: Civil pretrial conferences are heard on Fridays at 1:30 p.m.

Contact Lili Harrell for scheduling; settlement conferences held Tue/Thu/Fri at 9:30 AM

Source text: 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

Source text: Contact courtroom deputy Lili Harrell immediately if the case settles before the settlement conference.

Civil Law and Motion hearings are on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. (2:30 p.m. when on criminal duty).

Source text: Civil Law and Motion is generally heard on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. unless otherwise ordered by the Court. When Judge Kang is on criminal duty, Civil Law and Motion is heard on Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. or as otherwise ordered by the Court.

Criminal Law and Motion hearings are on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.

Source text: Criminal Law and Motion is heard on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.

Case Management Conferences are on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.

Source text: Case Management Conferences are held on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.

Pretrial Conferences are on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.

Source text: Pretrial Conferences are held on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.

Check Judge Kang’s calendar before noticing civil motions.

Source text: Counsel need not reserve hearing dates but should check Judge Kang’s calendar (at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov under “Calendar” and “Judges’ Weekly Calendars”) before noticing civil motions for hearing to confirm the Court’s availability.

Noticed dates may be reset by the Court as needed.

Source text: Noticed dates may be reset by the Court as Judge Kang’s calendar requires or as otherwise ordered by the Court.

Contact Judge Kang's CRD by email for remote appearance instructions if granted.

Source text: If a motion for administrative relief to appear by remote means is granted, the Party granted remote appearance must contact Judge Kang’s CRD by email for specific instructions on appearing remotely.

Remote appearance requires contacting Judge Kang's Courtroom Deputy by email.

Source text: If a request to appear by remote means is granted, the Party granted remote appearance must contact Judge Kang’s Courtroom Deputy by email for specific instructions on appearing remotely.

Pro se litigants should review court website resources and may contact Legal Help Center at (415) 782-8982.

Source text: Parties representing themselves are encouraged to review the information and resources provided for pro se litigants contained on the Northern District of California website. Parties may access this information by clicking the “PRO SE LITIGANTS” link located at the top of the Court’s homepage: http://www.cand.uscourts.gov. Legal assistance may also be available to unrepresented litigants through the Legal Help Center, located in Room 2796 on the 15th Floor of the San Francisco Courthouse. Additional information about the program is available in the “Pro Se Litigants” section of the Court’s website or can be obtained by calling (415) 782-8982.

Parties may indicate preferred pronouns/honorifics confidentially via email or non-confidentially via docket filing, hearing, or pleadings.

Source text: Litigants and lawyers may indicate their preferred pronouns (e.g., she/her, he/him, they/their) and honorifics (e.g., Mr., Ms., Mx., Dr.) either: (a) confidentially by sending a confidential email to PHKpo@cand.uscourts.gov or mailing a confidential letter to Judge Kang’s chambers; or (b) by making such request non-confidentially by filing a request on the case docket, indicating as such verbally at a hearing or conference with the Court, or by adding such information in the name block or signature block of the pleadings.

Scheduling questions should be emailed to Judge Kang's CRD at PHKCRD@cand.uscourts.gov.

Source text: Parties should address all questions regarding scheduling to Judge Kang's CRD via email at PHKCRD@cand.uscourts.gov.

Proposed orders must be emailed to rmipo@cand.uscourts.gov; contact restricted to proposed orders only.

Source text: Proposed orders should be emailed in MS Word format to rmipo@cand.uscourts.gov. This address is to be used only for proposed orders unless otherwise directed.

Zoom hearings are recorded; in-person hearings are audio recorded unless court reporter requested in advance.

Source text: All motion hearings, case management, status and pretrial conferences conducted on Zoom are recorded on Zoom. The hearing and conferences that are held in person are audio recorded. They are not reported by a court reporter unless counsel requests a court reporter in advance.

Case management conferences are conducted by Zoom Webinar unless otherwise ordered

Source text: Unless the Court orders otherwise, case management conferences will be conducted by Zoom Webinar.

Courtroom technology available; additional equipment requires court order and coordination with Lashanda Scott.

Source text: The Courtroom is set up with equipment that allows evidence presentation. If additional equipment is necessary, the United States Marshal requires a court order to allow equipment into the courthouse. Please work with Lashanda Scott (415-522-2062) on courtroom-layout issues.

Attorney at case management conference must have full authority to make decisions, including on trial dates.

Source text: The attorney appearing at a case management conference need not be lead counsel, but must have full authority to make decisions about any issue that may come up during the conference, including trial dates.

Parties must arrange for daily transcript/real-time reporting with Court Reporting Services at least 10 days before trial.

Source text: Should a daily transcript and/or real-time reporting be desired, the parties shall make arrangements with the Supervisor of Court Reporting Services by email at Transcripts@cand.uscourts.gov at least ten calendar days prior to the trial date.

Contact Lashanda Scott at 415-522-2062 for courtroom layout issues and equipment needs.

Source text: The Courtroom is set up with equipment that allows evidence presentation. If additional equipment is necessary, the United States Marshal requires a court order to allow equipment into the courthouse. Please work with Lashanda Scott 415-522-2062 on courtroom-layout issues.

Trial schedule is Monday-Thursday, 9:15 AM to 4:00 PM, except Wednesday afternoons and federal holidays.

Source text: The normal trial schedule is Monday through Thursday except for any Wednesday afternoon and all federal court holidays. Trial will commence at 9:15 a.m. and go until 4:00

Civil motions heard Tuesdays at 2:30 PM; no need to reserve but check website for unavailable dates.

Source text: Civil motion calendar is conducted on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. Parties need not reserve a hearing date for civil motions; however, parties must check the legal newspapers or the Court’s website at www.cand.uscourts.gov for unavailable dates.

Contact Judge Davila's Courtroom Deputy for scheduling inquiries.

Source text: Parties and counsel may contact Judge Davila’s Courtroom Deputy, Cheré Robinson, at (408) 535-5356 or ejdcrd@cand.uscourts.gov with any inquiries regarding scheduling or any other matter.

No tentative rulings issued; submitted matters remain under submission.

Source text: Judge Davila does not issue tentative rulings on upcoming matters. Any matters that are taken under submission shall remain submitted until further order of the Court.

Trial Setting Conferences on Thursdays at 11:00 a.m., scheduled 30 days before discovery closes.

Source text: Trial Setting Conferences are heard on Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. Civil actions will be scheduled for a Trial Setting Conference approximately 30 days before the close of fact discovery or on another date selected by the Court.

In-person appearances encouraged for Law and Motion and Case Management/Pretrial Conferences.

Source text: The Court encourages in-person appearances for Law and Motion and Case Management/Pretrial Conferences. However, the Court will consider requests to appear telephonically or via Zoom on a case-by-case basis.

Disputes over Patent Disclosures and amendment requests are referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge.

Source text: Any dispute regarding any party's Patent Disclosures are referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge. Requests to amend a party's Infringement or Invalidity Contentions are likewise referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge.

Tutorials scheduled one week before claim construction hearing on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

Source text: The Court will schedule a tutorial to occur one week prior to the claim construction hearing. Tutorials will be scheduled for Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

Equipment pre-test questions go to Courtroom Deputy.

Source text: Questions and/or requests to pre-test equipment should be sent to the Courtroom Deputy.

Telephonic appearances permitted without formal request; contact Courtroom Deputy for instructions.

Source text: Telephonic Appearances for court hearings are permitted without the need of filing a formal request or motion. Counsel shall contact the Courtroom Deputy at sicrd@cand.uscourts.gov or (415) 522-2028 to obtain further instructions.

Pro se parties should visit court's Legal Help Center link.

Source text: Parties representing themselves should visit the link titled 'If You Don't Have a Lawyer' on the Court's homepage, www.cand.uscourts.gov.

Legal Help Center locations in San Francisco and Oakland.

Source text: In San Francisco, the Legal Help Center is located on the 15th Floor, Room 2796, of the courthouse at 450 Golden Gate Avenue. In Oakland, the Legal Help Center is located on the 4th Floor, Room 470S, of the courthouse at 1301 Clay Street.

Call 415-782-8982 to make Legal Help Center appointment.

Source text: To make an appointment for San Francisco or Oakland, call 415-782-8982.

Parties may arrange court conferences through Courtroom Deputy with notice to other parties.

Source text: Any party desiring to confer with the Court may, upon notice to all other parties, arrange a conference through the Courtroom Deputy, Jean Davis, at 415-522-2077 or whocrd@cand.uscourts.gov.

Court available at 7:30 a.m. with advance notice for matters outside jury presence.

Source text: With advance notice, the Court is usually available at 7:30 a.m. to address such matters.

Civil law and motion hearings are on Wednesdays at 2:00 PM via Zoom unless in-person argument is granted.

Source text: Civil Law and Motion is generally conducted on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. Unless a request is made for an in-person argument that is granted by Judge Orrick, all civil law and motion hearings will be conducted by Zoom videoconference.

Civil Case Management Conferences are on Tuesdays at 2:00 PM via Zoom unless specially set.

Source text: Civil Case Management Conferences are generally conducted on Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. Unless specially set, all Initial and Further Case Management Conferences will be conducted by Zoom videoconference.

Pretrial Conferences are on Mondays at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 2 on the 17th floor.

Source text: Pretrial Conferences are generally conducted in person on Mondays at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 2 on the 17th floor.

Pro se parties should visit Legal Help Center resources on court website.

Source text: Parties representing themselves should visit the link titled “If You Don’t Have a Lawyer” on the Court’s homepage, www.cand.uscourts.gov. The link discusses the Court’s “Legal Help Center” for unrepresented parties. The Legal Help Center can be reached at 415-782-8982. In San Francisco, the Legal Help Center is located on the 15th Floor, Room 2796, of the courthouse at 450 Golden Gate Avenue. In Oakland, the Legal Help Center is located on the 4th Floor, Room 470S, of the courthouse at 1301 Clay Street.

Parties may indicate pronouns and titles in pleadings or letter to chambers.

Source text: Parties and attorneys may indicate their pronouns and titles (e.g., Mr., Ms., Mx.) by including them in the name block or signature line of their pleadings, or by submitting a letter directed to chambers.