Judge Lauren King
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings
Not Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Timely Filing
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Citations must be in the body of briefs, not in footnotes.
C. Citations Should be in the Body of the Brief, Not in Footnotes
Briefs and exhibits must be in searchable format.
D. Briefs and Exhibits Should be Searchable
Citations must be in the body of briefs, not footnotes.
Citations must be included in the body of the briefing, not in footnotes, with the exception of citations following explanatory footnotes.
PDF documents should be OCR-scanned and searchable.
If possible, all PDF documents, including exhibits, should be scanned using Optical Character Recognition ("OCR") and encoded as a searchable PDF.
Specific briefing schedule for cross-motions for summary judgment.
Consistent with LCR 7(k), if the parties plan on filing cross-motions for summary judgment, they should adhere to the following briefing schedule: (word limit 8,400 words). The motion shall be noted for 49 days from the filing date. • 21 days after plaintiff(s)' motion: defendant(s)' combined response/cross-motion for summary judgment due (word limit 14,000 words). • 21 days after defendant(s)' combined response/cross-motion: plaintiff(s)' combined reply/response due (word limit 8,750 words). • 7 days after plaintiff(s)' combined reply/response: reply from defendant due (word limit 4,200 words). The parties may also propose a different briefing schedule in advance of the deadline. LCR 7(j).
Contact Courtroom Deputy for urgent discovery disputes.
When presented with disputes regarding discovery issues that are particularly time-sensitive, counsel may jointly contact the Courtroom Deputy, Natalie Wood, by email at natalie_wood@wawd.uscourts.gov to request, and if granted, make arrangements for a telephone or virtual conference with the Court.
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Motions for default judgment are limited to 8,400 words.
Motions for default judgment may include up to 8,400 words. This is longer than the length permitted under the Local Civil Rules. Parties still must certify their compliance with the 8,400 word limit under LCR 7(e)(6).
Claim construction hearing is scheduled for 5 hours.
The claim construction hearing will be set for one full trial day (5 hours). If more or less time is required, the parties are instructed to inform Natalie Wood, Courtroom Deputy, at Natalie_Wood@wawd.uscourts.gov.
Questions about Standing Order must copy all parties.
Parties may submit questions on, or suggestions for improvement to, this Standing Order to Natalie_Wood@wawd.uscourts.gov. If the party has a case before the Court, all parties must be copied on the message.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice RequiredIf the party has a case before the Court, all parties must be copied on the message