Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 75 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery within 3 days, by mail or courier. Courtesy copies required for filings over 75 pages, delivered within 3 days.
The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. 7-day meet-and-confer conference required before filing most motions.
Judge Linda Lopez's rule states these limits: 15 pages. Separate statements for summary judgment motions limited to 15 pages.
Judge Linda Lopez's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Excludes caption, index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, certificates, exhibits, appendices, and attachments. Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages; attachments also limited to 10 pages.
Judge Linda Lopez's rules include formatting requirements. Proposed orders must not include filer's name or 'proposed' in caption.
The rule requires proposed order. Proposed orders must be submitted with the motion.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Proposed orders must be emailed in Word format to specific address.
Parties may contact Judge Linda Lopez's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Letters, faxes, and emails prohibited unless authorized; e-file account only for specific documents.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Linda Lopez. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to chambers. Documents filed under seal must be accompanied by a motion authorizing the sealing.
Requests should be made at least 35 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Linda Lopez. Motions must be noticed for hearing 35 days after filing.
Yes. Judge Linda Lopez requires bundling for covered papers. Stipulations must be filed as joint motions, except for certain dismissals under FRCP 41(a)(1)(A)(ii).
Chambers calls limited to counsel with case knowledge; no procedural questions or time estimates.
Letters, faxes, and emails prohibited unless authorized; e-file account only for specific documents.
Discovery matters go to magistrate judge; objections filed as motion under Civ. L.R. 7.1.
7-day meet-and-confer conference required before filing most motions.
Exceptions to meet-and-confer: pro se plaintiffs, TROs/PIs, summary judgment motions.
Motions must be noticed for hearing 35 days after filing.
Chambers may not be contacted for hearing dates.
Oral argument not permitted unless separately ordered.
Oral argument may be requested by separate filing with explanation.
Magistrate judge chambers must be contacted for hearing dates in referred cases.
Proposed orders must be submitted with the motion.
Proposed orders must not include filer's name or 'proposed' in caption.
Proposed orders must be emailed in Word format to specific address.
Documents requiring judge's signature must not be filed on docket.
Multiple parties must coordinate for same hearing date.
Multiple parties must coordinate briefing to avoid duplication.
Declaration required if briefing coordination fails.
Sur-replies and notices of supplemental authority require leave of court.
Ex parte request required for leave of court.
Exception for binding intervening law changes.
Notice of supplemental authority must include order/opinion copy.
No argument allowed in notice of supplemental authority.
Cross motions for summary judgment have same deadline as motions.
Parties must coordinate motion and cross motion filings.
No duplication of briefing or exhibits allowed.
Meet and confer required 15 days before dispositive motion deadline.
Multiple parties must coordinate briefing to avoid duplication.
Separate statements for summary judgment motions limited to 15 pages.
Joint motions require a proposed order at the time of filing.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 75 pages, delivered within 3 days.