Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II's rules set a pre-motion procedure for rule 26, rule 37, and rule 45. Discovery disputes must be resolved through conference before filing motions; sanctions may be imposed for bad faith.
Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Excludes caption, index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, certificates, exhibits, appendices, and attachments. Daubert motions limited to 20 pages; one per party; require Local Rule 7.1(a)(3) certification.
Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II's formatting rule includes exhibit list must be submitted by calendar call date, list must include pre-marked identification label (e.g., p-1 or d-1), list must include brief description of each exhibit, list must refer to specific items, not blanket statements, and exhibits omitted from list will not be allowed at trial. Trial exhibits must be pre-marked with P/D prefixes and listed with descriptions by calendar call.
The rule requires local rule 7 1 a 3 certification. Motions in limine limited to one per party; require Local Rule 7.1(a)(3) certification.
The rule requires proposed order. Proposed jury instructions and verdict form must be submitted in Word format via email before Calendar Call with specific subject line format.
Parties may contact Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II's opposing counsel by phone only as allowed by the rule. Single email exchange does not satisfy good faith conferral requirement; parties must confer telephonically or in person.
Daubert motions limited to 20 pages; one per party; require Local Rule 7.1(a)(3) certification.
Motions in limine limited to one per party; require Local Rule 7.1(a)(3) certification.
Proposed jury instructions and verdict form must be submitted in Word format via email before Calendar Call with specific subject line format.
All discovery matters referred to Magistrate Judge; parties may consent to trial by Magistrate Judge with specified deadline.
Single email exchange does not satisfy good faith conferral requirement; parties must confer telephonically or in person.
Discovery disputes must be resolved through conference before filing motions; sanctions may be imposed for bad faith.
Trial exhibits must be pre-marked with P/D prefixes and listed with descriptions by calendar call.
Parties may submit up to 5 voir dire questions by calendar call via email with specific format.
Counsel must prepare and file a concise, non-argumentative case statement for jury voir dire by calendar call.
Counsel must promptly notify court of settlement via phone or email and file stipulation.