Yes

Tentative Rulings: The Court rarely issues tentative rulings before hearings. If so, they are typically emailed to counsel the day before the hearing. If both parties notify the Courtroom Deputy Clerk that they submit on the tentative ruling, the hearing will be vacated.

Mandatory Telephonic Conference for Discovery Disputes: First, the parties must engage in at least two attempts to resolve the dispute without Court involvement consistent with the pre-filing conference of counsel required by Local Civil Rule 37-1. Once the parties have determined that they have reached an impasse, as soon as practical, the movant must file a Joint Report Requesting an Informal Discovery Conference and email to AYP_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Discovery motions shall not be filed until the Court has conducted a pre-motion telephonic conference unless the movant has obtained leave of Court.

Discovery Motions are to be scheduled before the Magistrate Judge, if referred by the District Judge. Strict compliance with Local Civil Rule 37 et seq. is required. Counsel should pay particular attention to Local Civil Rules 7-3, 37-1, and 37-2.4. Motions not in compliance with the Local Rules are subject to rejection. Before a party may file a discovery motion, Judge Park mandates a telephonic informal discovery conference. Most informal discovery conferences are conducted via telephone or Zoom.