Courtesy copies are required for hearing materials. Details: 2 copies, delivery at hearing, by hand delivery. Two color copies to Court and one copy to other parties required for hearing materials; file on ECF promptly after hearing.
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for strike affirmative defense. Motions to strike affirmative defenses require leave of Court via motion for administrative relief under Civil Local Rule 7-11
Judge Susan van Keulen's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Excludes caption. Joint statements for discovery disputes are limited to 10 pages with specific formatting requirements.
Judge Susan van Keulen's rule states these limits: 20 pages; 20 pages. Motions in limine must be filed 14 days before pretrial conference; responses due 7 days before; combined documents limited to 20 pages each.
Judge Susan van Keulen's formatting rule includes 12 point type, double spacing and file format PDF. Joint statements must be in text-searchable PDF format with double-spacing and 12-point font.
The rule requires proposed order. Stipulations and proposed orders must be emailed in Word format to chambers on same day as e-filing
The rule requires proposed order. Motions to seal must follow specific table format for proposed orders under Civil Local Rule 79-5
Parties may contact Judge Susan van Keulen's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email svkcrd@cand.uscourts.gov. Stipulations and proposed orders must be emailed in Word format to chambers on the same day as e-filing.
Requests should be made at least 5 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Susan van Keulen. The request must include reason for request and proposed new dates. Administrative motion required 5 days before hearing to appear by Zoom/phone instead of in-person
Administrative motion required 5 days before hearing to appear by Zoom/phone instead of in-person
Stipulations and proposed orders must be emailed in Word format to chambers on same day as e-filing
Motions to seal must follow specific table format for proposed orders under Civil Local Rule 79-5
Designating Party must attach proposed public redacted version of documents when responding to motion to seal under Civil Local Rule 79-5(f)
Each party limited to one dispositive motion (Summary Judgment, Partial Summary Judgment, or Summary Adjudication) unless Court permits otherwise
Motions to strike affirmative defenses require leave of Court via motion for administrative relief under Civil Local Rule 7-11
Footnotes limited to clarification/cross-references; argument in footnotes not considered; must comply with Local Rule 3-4(c)(2); excessive/ improper footnotes may be stricken.
Exhibit cover pages must include exhibit number and title/description.
Two color copies to Court and one copy to other parties required for hearing materials; file on ECF promptly after hearing.
Word versions of joint chart exhibit and proposed orders must be emailed to chambers
Chambers copies not required unless specifically requested by Court
AI disclosure required - counsel must verify accuracy of AI-generated content and maintain records
Joint statements for discovery disputes must include each party's proposed order as an exhibit.
Contact with Courtroom Deputy restricted to administrative matters; prohibited for substantive issues or legal advice.
Stipulations and proposed orders must be emailed in Word format to chambers on the same day as e-filing.
Joint case management statements must include the case schedule as the first item.
Dispositive motions must be filed simultaneously with written consent to magistrate jurisdiction or request for reassignment.
Motions to strike affirmative defenses require leave of Court obtained via administrative motion.
Joint statements for discovery disputes are limited to 10 pages with specific formatting requirements.
Joint statements must be in text-searchable PDF format with double-spacing and 12-point font.
Exhibit cover pages must include exhibit number and title/description.
Parties distributing hearing materials must provide two color copies to Court and one copy to other parties.
Footnotes are limited to clarification or cross-references; argument in footnotes will not be considered.
Word versions of joint chart exhibit and proposed order must be emailed to chambers.
Amended pleadings must include redline exhibit showing changes; pro se parties exempt.
Signature on AI-generated submissions certifies personal verification of accuracy.
Motions in limine must be filed 14 days before pretrial conference; responses due 7 days before; combined documents limited to 20 pages each.
Two paper copies of Joint Pretrial Statement required within 24 hours of filing.
Electronic equipment must be requested 5 days before trial and tested in courtroom.