G.10. Ex Parte Applications (Including Temporary Restraining Orders and Applications for Injunctive Relief). The Court considers ex parte applications on the papers and does not usually set these matters for a hearing. If a hearing is necessary, the parties will be notified. Ex parte applications are solely for extraordinary relief and should be used with discretion. Any party seeking ex parte relief, including temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions under Fed. R. Civ. P. 65, must comply with Local Rule 7-19 (and Local Rule 65 for temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions). The moving party must also serve the opposing party by email, fax, or personal service, and notify that party that opposing papers must be filed not later than forty-eight (48) hours following service or by 3:00 p.m. on the first court day after the service, whichever is later.

A.3. Presence of Counsel if a Party Has More Than One Attorney. Only one attorney for a party may be designated as lead counsel (and the designation must appear on the docket if a party has more than one attorney). Counsel who is most knowledgeable may address and resolve all matters within the scope of the proceeding. The Court does not require lead counsel to attend all proceedings if other counsel have more knowledge about and are more prepared to address the matters within the scope of the proceeding, so long as counsel has sufficient authority to resolve all matters within the scope of the proceeding.

A.4. Communications with Chambers. Neither counsel nor a party shall initiate contact with the Court or its Chambers' staff by telephone, or by any other improper ex parte means. Counsel may contact the CRD with appropriate inquiries. Contacting the CRD to inquire about the status of a pending matter or to continue a proceeding is not appropriate. Nor should counsel contact the CRD to inquire about court procedure when the answer is readily available by consulting the Local Rules and the Court's Standing Orders. The preferred method of communication with the CRD is by email. Counsel must copy all parties on any such email.

A.5. Duty to Notify of Settlement. Counsel must advise the Court immediately if (1) the case or any pending matter has been resolved or (2) a motion is pending, and the parties are engaged in serious negotiations that appear likely to resolve the case or the pending motion. Failure to provide timely notice of settlement may result in sanctions.

F.3. Length and Format of Motion Papers. Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages. Only in rare instances and for good cause shown will the Court grant an application to extend these page limitations.

F.3. Length and Format of Motion Papers. Memoranda of points and authorities in support of or in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages.

F.3. Length and Format of Motion Papers. Replies shall not exceed twelve (12) pages.

F.3. Length and Format of Motion Papers. Typeface and spacing shall comply with Local Rule 11-3.1.1, except that the parties are required to use only 14-point Times New Roman font. Footnotes shall be in the same font and the same size as the body of the memorandum. Counsel shall adhere to Local Rule 5-4.3 with respect to the conversion of all documents to PDF format so that when a document is electronically filed, it is in proper size and is text searchable. Further, all documents shall be filed in a format so that text can be selected, copied, and pasted directly from the document.

F.3. Length and Format of Motion Papers. Footnotes shall be in the same font and the same size as the body of the memorandum.

F.1. Time for Filing and Hearing Motions. Motions shall be filed in accordance with Local Rules 6 and 7.

F.1. Time for Filing and Hearing Motions. Motions shall be filed in accordance with Local Rules 6 and 7. This Court hears civil motions on Wednesdays, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

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E.4.(a) Timeliness and Location. Deliver Chambers Copies promptly to Judge Hwang's mailbox outside the Clerk's Office on the fourth floor of the First Street Courthouse. Applicable documents will not be considered until Chambers Copies are submitted. Delay in submitting such copies will delay consideration of the submission. (b) Format. Chambers Copies, which do not need to be submitted with blue backing, should be copies of the filed document—i.e., they should have the docket information on the top of each page. Filings that include highlighting, color photographs, "redlining," or the like should be printed in color.

E.3. Proposed Orders. (a) Proposed Orders Must be Lodged and Served. Each party filing or opposing a motion or seeking the determination of any matter shall serve and lodge a proposed order setting forth the relief or action sought and a brief statement of the rationale for the decision with appropriate citations. (b) Email Proposed Orders to Chambers. The Court enforces strict compliance with Local Rule 5-4.4.2, which instructs: "After a document requiring a judge's signature has been lodged under L.R. 5-4.4.1, a. . . Microsoft Word copy of the proposed document, along with a PDF copy of the electronically filed main document, must be emailed to the assigned judge's generic chambers email address," namely, AH_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.

E.4.(b) Format. Chambers Copies, which do not need to be submitted with blue backing, should be copies of the filed document—i.e., they should have the docket information on the top of each page.

Silent on under seal requirements.

F.4. Oral Argument. (a) Time Limits. If oral argument is permitted, the parties will have ten (10) minutes each for oral argument, unless the Court states otherwise. If the Court believes that the matter warrants less or more time, it will advise counsel at the hearing. (b) Submission Without Oral Argument. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 78 and Local Rule 7-15, the Court may deem a matter appropriate for decision without oral argument.

Silent on tentative rulings. Not applicable: federal court does not issue tentative rulings.

Silent on tentative ruling prohibition. Not applicable: federal court does not issue tentative rulings.

F.4.(c) Remote Appearances. Remote appearances are disfavored absent good cause shown. (d) Telephonic Hearings. The Court seldom permits telephonic appearances. The Court strongly prefers counsel to appear in person. If exceptional circumstances exist, counsel may file an application to appear telephonically detailing such circumstance.

G.3. Motions and Stipulations to Continue. Continuances are granted only on a showing of good cause. Requests for continuances must be made before the date to be continued and by motion or stipulation, along with a proposed order. Motions and stipulations must be accompanied by a detailed declaration setting forth the specific reasons for the requested continuance and the precise deadline(s) the parties propose. A stipulation that fails to list the precise date(s) the parties wish to move, and the new date(s) they propose, will be denied for failure to comply with this Standing Order.

D.1. Magistrate Judge Referral for All Discovery Matters. All discovery matters are referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge. All documents relating to discovery matters must include the words "DISCOVERY MATTER" in the caption to ensure proper routing.

D.1. Magistrate Judge Referral for All Discovery Matters. All discovery matters are referred to the assigned Magistrate Judge. All documents relating to discovery matters must include the words "DISCOVERY MATTER" in the caption to ensure proper routing. Counsel must follow the Magistrate Judge's procedures for scheduling matters for a hearing.