Law and Motion Schedule: Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. A motion hearing date need not be cleared with the Courtroom Deputy Clerk ('CRD') if the date selected is not closed. The Court may reschedule hearings or decide motions without oral argument as warranted. Hearings are conducted in-person unless a General Order, Order of the Chief Judge, or other Order directs otherwise.

TENTATIVE RULINGS: Tentative rulings, if issued, will be available at the 'Tentative Rulings' link on this page no earlier than noon one court day before the hearing. If all parties submit on the tentative ruling, they should advise the CRD, and, upon confirmation, no appearance will be required.

TELEPHONIC OR VIDEOCONFERENCE APPEARANCES: Any request for appearance by telephone or videoconference must be made by filed application at least seven days before the hearing. Such application should state the position of all parties regarding the request. Remote appearance request are not automatically granted.

DISCOVERY MOTIONS: Discovery motions are to be calendared before the Magistrate Judge unless otherwise ordered by the District Judge. The parties must include with any discovery motion all meet and confer correspondence regarding the dispute. Strict compliance with Local Rule 37-1 and 37-2 is required.