Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: 2 copies, delivery before trial, by chambers drop off. Two sets of exhibits for judge and one set for witnesses are required.
Judge Kathleen Cardone's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Additional briefing beyond motion/response/reply requires a motion for leave.
Judge Kathleen Cardone's rule states these limits: 30 pages. Briefs/memoranda under 30 pages may be submitted without leave of Court.
Judge Kathleen Cardone's rule states these limits: 30 pages. Briefs/memoranda under 30 pages can be submitted without leave of Court.
Judge Kathleen Cardone's formatting rule includes binding three ring binder, binders must be labeled with case style, number, and party designation, first page must include case information and exhibit notebook designation, next page must be exhibit index, and each exhibit must be tabbed. Exhibits must be organized in three-ring binders with specific labeling.
The rule requires certificate of service. Preliminary Infringement Contentions must be served within 30 days of defendant's appearance.
The rule requires certificate of service. Parties must jointly submit RPPM within 45 days of any defendant's appearance.
Parties may contact Judge Kathleen Cardone's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists phone (915) 534-6740. Emergency contact: law clerk at (915) 534-6740 or courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Kathleen Cardone. Discovery cannot be withheld for confidentiality without court order.
Judge Kathleen Cardone's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and adversary position. Continuance requests must be in writing and made after conferring with opposing counsel.
Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge Kathleen Cardone. Court prefers to manage related patent cases as a group.
Preliminary Infringement Contentions must be served within 30 days of defendant's appearance.
Parties must jointly submit RPPM within 45 days of any defendant's appearance.
RPPM must satisfy FRCP 26(f) requirements.
Parties must agree on RPPM contents or document disagreements.
Deadline modifications require good cause showing.
Extension of one deadline does not extend subsequent deadlines.
Court prefers to manage related patent cases as a group.
Opening briefs must include all asserted patents as searchable PDF exhibits.
Leave of Court required to exceed page limits or file additional claim construction briefs.
Consolidated Markman hearing for related cases; technology tutorials optional.
Discovery cannot be withheld for confidentiality without court order.
Patent cases presumptively require protective order for confidential information.
Parties must certify service of Preliminary Infringement Contentions with dates.
Attorneys may contact law clerks for procedural questions not covered by rules.
Court accepts faxes at (915) 534-6716.
Emergency contact: law clerk at (915) 534-6740 or courtroom deputy at (915) 834-0501.
Parties cannot contact Court during depositions.
Notify law clerk at (915) 534-6740 when contested motion is resolved.
Report of Parties’ Planning Meeting due within 45 days of first defendant appearance or removal.
Scheduling order modifications must be filed as motions.
Initial disclosures not required; Rule 26(f) conference and report required 21 days before planning meeting.
ADR required in almost all civil cases with deadline set in scheduling order.
Removed cases must include all state court documents and docket sheet.
Status conference held ~8 days before trial; motions in limine and exhibit objections heard then.
Leave of Court required for briefs exceeding local rule page limits.
Additional briefing beyond motion/response/reply requires leave of Court.
Letter briefs are prohibited in civil cases.
Complaint answer extensions require agreed motion; discovery extensions can be stipulated.
Chambers copies are never required.
Hyperlinking citations in briefs is encouraged.