Los Angeles Superior Court Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

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discovery conference (IDC) prior to the filing of any discovery motion. After completion of the mandatory good faith meet and confer process, parties can request an informal discovery conference.

discovery conference (IDC) prior to the filing of any discovery motion. After completion of the mandatory good faith meet and confer process, parties can request an informal discovery conference.

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Counsel and parties must make meaningful good-faith meet-and-confer efforts to resolve discovery disputes before resorting to discovery motions.

Counsel and parties must make all efforts to resolve discovery disputes among themselves in a courteous, reasonable, and professional manner through a credible and meaningful meet and confer process, instead of simply defaulting to expensive and cumbersome discovery motions.

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Moving parties must reserve a hearing date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) before filing any motion, except motions in limine.

Moving parties must secure a hearing date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Superior Court website. Please see the "Online Services" section to find the civil Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.org to reserve a hearing date prior to filing any motion, except for motions in limine, which are normally heard at the final status conference or the first day of trial.

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Parties are ordered to meet and confer in good faith to informally resolve discovery disputes, and the Court generally finds conferring only by letters and emails to be insufficient.

Per CCP section 2016.040, the parties are ordered to meet and confer to make reasonable, good-faith e orts to informally resolve discovery disputes. The Court generally finds that meeting and conferring by only exchanging letters and e-mails, as opposed to phone or video conversation, is insu icient and ine ective.

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After meeting and conferring about available dates for an IDC, the parties should file a joint statement (no longer than 5 pages) that succinctly summarizes the nature of the dispute, necessity for the discovery, and objection or other basis for withholding the information, as well as overall status of discovery. Parties should briefly indicate what e orts were made to informally resolve the issue.

After meeting and conferring about available dates for an IDC, the parties should file a joint statement (no longer than 5 pages) that succinctly summarizes the nature of the dispute, necessity for the discovery, and objection or other basis for withholding the information, as well as overall status of discovery. Parties should briefly indicate what e orts were made to informally resolve the issue.

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Parties must meet and confer in good faith before filing motions in limine; failure to do so may result in summary denial.

Parties must meet and confer in good faith prior to filing the motions in limine, to try to reach a stipulation on the evidence and other issues. A simple exchange of letters that identify the motions to be filed is not su icient. Failure to meet and confer in good faith may result in a summary denial of the motion.

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Parties must meet and confer in good faith before filing motions in limine to attempt to reach a stipulation, and failure to do so may result in summary denial of the motion.

Parties must meet and confer in good faith prior to filing the motions in limine, to try to reach a stipulation on the evidence and other issues. A simple exchange of letters that identify the motions to be filed is not su icient. Failure to meet and confer in good faith may result in a summary denial of the motion.

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Final Status Conference set at least 10 days before trial; lead trial counsel must appear unless excused.

The Court will set a Final Status Conference at least 10 days before the trial date. Unless the Court orders otherwise, lead trial counsel shall appear at the FSC.

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All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance via the Court Reservation System (CRS), with motions heard at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Parties must reserve all motion hearing dates in advance on the Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.ca.org, under "Online Services," "Civil," "Court Reservation System (CRS)." Motions are set for hearing at 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.

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Before filing any discovery motion, parties must meet and confer and, if unresolved, schedule and participate in an Informal Discovery Conference with the Courtroom Assistant, which tolls the discovery motion filing deadline.

The parties must first meet and confer in person, by video conference, or by telephone call to attempt to informally resolve all discovery disputes. If the parties cannot agree, the Court requests that the parties schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) with the Courtroom Assistant and participate in an IDC before filing any discovery motion. Scheduling an IDC tolls the deadline for filing a discovery motion until further order of the Court.

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All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance via the Court Reservation System; motions heard at 8:30 AM Mon-Fri.

Parties must reserve all motion hearing dates in advance on the Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.ca.org, under “Online Services,” “Civil,” “Court Reservation System (CRS).” Motions are set for hearing at 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.

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If the parties cannot agree, the Court requests that the parties schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) with the Courtroom Assistant and participate in an IDC before filing any discovery motion. Scheduling an IDC tolls the deadline for filing a discovery motion until further order of the Court.

If the parties cannot agree, the Court requests that the parties schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) with the Courtroom Assistant and participate in an IDC before filing any discovery motion. Scheduling an IDC tolls the deadline for filing a discovery motion until further order of the Court.

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Moving parties must reserve a hearing date via the civil Court Reservation System before filing any motion, except motions in limine which are heard at the Final Status Conference.

Moving parties must secure a hearing date via the online Court Reservation System on the Los Angeles Superior Court website. Please see the "Online Services" section to find the civil Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.org to reserve a hearing date prior to filing any motion, except for motions in limine, which, by Local Rule, are heard during the Final Status Conference.

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Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 2016.040, the parties and counsel are ordered to meet and confer to make reasonable, good-faith efforts to informally resolve discovery disputes. Should the parties wish to file a motion to compel further responses to discovery, or other discovery motions regarding depositions or subpoenas, the parties must first meet and confer in good faith either in person or by telephone or videoconference.

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 2016.040, the parties and counsel are ordered to meet and confer to make reasonable, good-faith efforts to informally resolve discovery disputes. Should the parties wish to file a motion to compel further responses to discovery, or other discovery motions regarding depositions or subpoenas, the parties must first meet and confer in good faith either in person or by telephone or videoconference.

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Parties must meet and confer in good faith before filing motions in limine, in person, by telephone, or via videoconference, to attempt to reach a stipulation on the evidence.

The parties and counsel shall meet and confer in good faith prior to filing the motions in limine to attempt to reach a stipulation on the evidence and other issues. (See Local Rule 3.57(a)(2).) This meet-and-confer session shall take place in person, over the telephone, or via videoconference.

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The Court generally will not hear discovery motions until an IDC is conducted, and absent good cause, motions filed before an IDC will be continued until after the IDC.

The Court generally will not hear motions to compel further discovery, or the other above-described discovery motions until an IDC is conducted. Absent a showing of good cause, motions filed before an IDC is conducted will be continued until after the IDC, which the parties should schedule as soon as possible after the dispute emerges.

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Meet and confer before drafting MILs.

Meet and confer before drafting MILs.

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Before filing a discovery motion, parties must exhaust meet and confer efforts in person or via phone; a letter or email does not suffice.

The Court strongly discourages discovery motions and requires the parties to exhaust meet and confer efforts before filing discovery motions. “Meet and confer” in Department 51 means in person or via phone. A letter or email does not suffice.

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All motions to be heard in Dept. F51 must be reserved in advance through the Court Reservation System (CRS).

All motions to be heard in Dept. F51 are to be reserved through the Court Reservation System (CRS).

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Parties must meet and confer in person, by video conference, or by telephone to attempt to informally resolve all discovery disputes. If the parties cannot agree, the Court requests that the parties schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”) with the Courtroom or Judicial Assistant and participate in an IDC before filing any discovery motion. Scheduling an IDC tolls the deadline for filing a discovery motion until further order of the Court. If a motion is filed without a prior IDC, the Court may continue the hearing so that the parties can schedule an IDC.

Parties must meet and confer in person, by video conference, or by telephone to attempt to informally resolve all discovery disputes. If the parties cannot agree, the Court requests that the parties schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”) with the Courtroom or Judicial Assistant and participate in an IDC before filing any discovery motion. Scheduling an IDC tolls the deadline for filing a discovery motion until further order of the Court. If a motion is filed without a prior IDC, the Court may continue the hearing so that the parties can schedule an IDC.

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All parties must reserve a motion hearing date through the online Court Reservation System (CRS) before filing any motion papers.

All parties must obtain a motion date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Court website. Go to “LA Court Online, Court Reservation System,” at http://www.lacourt.ca.gov/ to reserve a date prior to filing any motion papers.

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Trial counsel must meet and confer (in person, videoconference, or telephone) no later than 15 calendar days before the initial and any succeeding CMC to address the issues in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.

Trial counsel are required to meet and confer in person, via videoconference, or by telephone no later than 15 calendar days before the date set for the initial and any succeeding CMC to consider each of the issues identified in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.

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Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by videoconference before bringing a discovery motion, and exchanging letters or emails alone is insufficient.

The Court strongly discourages discovery motions and encourages informal resolution of discovery disputes. Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or videoconference to resolve or narrow the discovery dispute. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.

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Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by phone, or video to resolve discovery disputes before filing discovery motions; letters/emails insufficient.

Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or videoconference to resolve or narrow the discovery dispute. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.

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Before filing a noticed motion for discovery beyond sections 2-6, the parties must meet and confer regarding the additional discovery needed to prepare the case for trial.

To the extent any party concludes that additional discovery is necessary beyond sections 2-6, that party shall by noticed motion request such discovery. In advance of any such request, the parties are ordered to meet and confer regarding any additional discovery needed to prepare this case for trial.

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Discovery Conference (IDC) by filing an IDC request [LACIV094] See https://www.lacourt.org/forms/pdf/LACIV094.pdf. The court will review the request and issue an order granting or denying the request. If granted, the clerk will schedule an IDC. The IDC should eliminate any need for a motion. Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.

Discovery Conference (IDC) by filing an IDC request [LACIV094] See https://www.lacourt.org/forms/pdf/LACIV094.pdf. The court will review the request and issue an order granting or denying the request. If granted, the clerk will schedule an IDC. The IDC should eliminate any need for a motion. Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.

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Parties must meet and confer no later than 11 calendar days before the Final Status Conference to prepare required trial documents and binders, attempt stipulations on exhibit authenticity/admissibility and motions in limine, and discuss settlement.

No later than 11 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall meet and confer to do the following: (1) discuss and prepare the documents required in Sections 2.B-H below, and the Motions in Limine Binder, Exhibit Binders, and Trial Binder required in Sections 3-5 below, (2) discuss and make a good faith effort to stipulate to the authenticity and admissibility of each trial exhibit, (3) discuss and make a good faith effort to stipulate to resolve each motion in limine, (4) discuss and make a good faith effort to settle the case.

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Motions in limine must be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference.

Motions in limine shall be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference.

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The parties must first meet and confer in person, by video conference, or by telephone call to attempt to informally resolve all discovery issues. If the parties cannot agree, the Court requests that the parties schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) with the Courtroom Assistant and participate in the IDC before filing any discovery motion.

The parties must first meet and confer in person, by video conference, or by telephone call to attempt to informally resolve all discovery issues. If the parties cannot agree, the Court requests that the parties schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) with the Courtroom Assistant and participate in the IDC before filing any discovery motion.

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Parties must obtain and schedule a motion hearing date through the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Superior Court of Los Angeles County website.

Parties must obtain and schedule a motion hearing date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Superior Court of Los Angeles County website: “Online Services” tab.

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A motion in limine seeking to restrain opposing counsel's conduct may not be filed unless the moving party first contacts opposing counsel and that attorney states an intent to do the act; motions in limine must also not be misused or frivolous.

No motion in limine is to be filed asking the court to order that opposing counsel not do “x,” “y,” or “z,” unless that opposition attorney has first been contacted and stated that they intend to do what the moving party wants to prevent. Also, motions in limine should not be misused or frivolous such as general requests to direct an opponent “not to use documents not produced in discovery” or “not to ask leading questions,” etc.

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Discovery motions will not be heard until an IDC is conducted; except for good cause, motions filed before an IDC are continued until after the IDC.

No motion to compel further discovery, or the other above-described discovery motions will be heard until an IDC is conducted so do not wait until the deadline to attempt to meet and confer. Except for good cause, motions filed before an IDC is conducted will be continued until after the IDC, which the parties should schedule as soon as possible after the dispute emerges.

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Parties must reserve a motion hearing date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) at lacourt.org before filing any motion papers, except ex parte motions.

Parties are required to obtain and reserve a motion hearing date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Superior Court website. Go to "LA Court Online, Court Reservation System" at http://www.lacourt.org to reserve a date before filing any motion papers (except ex parte motions).

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Before filing a motion to compel further discovery or other discovery motions, counsel must meet and confer in good faith and, if unresolved, request an Informal Discovery Conference by filing form LACIV 094.

Should the parties wish to file a motion to compel further responses to discovery, or other discovery motions regarding depositions or subpoenas, at any time during the pendency of this case, counsel must first meet and confer in good faith either in person, telephonically or by video conference. If the parties are unable to resolve their discovery disputes, the Court requests that counsel schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC). Counsel must request an IDC by filing form LACIV 094 – Informal Discovery Conference and the responding counsel may file an Answer using the same form.

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Parties must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by video conference before filing any motion, and the Court may continue the hearing if they did not.

Parties are required to meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by video conference before filing any motion. The Court may elect to continue a hearing on a motion where the parties have not met and conferred in advance.

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Law and motion hearings must be scheduled through the Court Reservation System (CRS), and reserving more than one hearing date for the same motion is prohibited.

The Court Reservation System (CRS) is required for scheduling law and motion hearings in Dept. F46. CRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and reservations can be made from a computer or smartphone. Please note, you are prohibited from reserving more than one hearing date for the same motion.

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Demurrers must comply with the Code of Civil Procedure section 430.41 meet and confer requirements or they will be taken off calendar.

Counsel intending to file a demurrer should review the new requirements, including meet and confer requirements, set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 430.41, and rethink whether a demurrer is necessary or even advisable. Demurrers filed without compliance with the meet and confer requirements will be taken off calendar.

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Demurrers without meet and confer compliance will be taken off calendar.

Demurrers filed without compliance with the meet and confer requirements will be taken off calendar.

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Counsel and self-represented litigants must meet and confer 10 court days before Final Status Conference.

counsel and/or self-represented litigants shall meet and confer on the telephone or by video conference at least 10 court days before the FSC to discuss, arrange for the exchange of, and the submission to the Court all documents identified in LACSCR 3.25(f) and(f)(3)-(8).

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Parties must meet and confer on all motions in limine before the Court considers them, and boilerplate motions in limine are highly discouraged.

confer on all motions in limine before they are considered by the Court. Boilerplate motions are highly discouraged.

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If the discovery disputes are resolved before the IDC date, the moving party must notify the Court and take both the IDC and the underlying motion off calendar as soon as possible.

If the parties resolve their discovery disputes before the IDC date, Moving Party shall notify the Court and take both the IDC and any underlying Motion to Compel Further Responses off calendar as soon as possible.

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Lead counsel or designated counsel with full authority must appear at any scheduled IDC, and IDC sessions may not be transcribed without prior Court approval.

Fourth, lead counsel (or other designated counsel for the parties with full authority) are ordered to appear for any scheduled IDC as directed by the Court. IDC sessions are informal and shall not be transcribed without prior Court approval.

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Counsel must meet and confer on all motions in limine, and boilerplate or form motions in limine are disfavored.

Counsel shall meet and confer on all motions in limine. Boilerplate or form motions in limine are disfavored.

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Filed Motions to Compel Further Responses will not receive a hearing date until the IDC process is completed, after which the Court will schedule hearings for any remaining motions.

The filed Motions to Compel Further Responses will not receive a hearing date until the IDC process is completed. At the conclusion of the IDC process, the Court will schedule hearing dates for any remaining motions to compel further.

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Before the IDC, counsel must meet and confer by telephone or video conference to attempt to resolve all pending discovery disputes, in addition to the statutory meet-and-confer requirements.

Second, prior to the IDC, counsel must meet and confer, via telephone or video conference, in an effort to resolve all pending discovery disputes. Counsel are advised to keep track of when and for how long counsel met and conferred. This meet and confer is in addition to the standard meet and confer requirements set forth in the Code.

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Before a Motion to Compel Further Responses can be set for hearing, the moving party must obtain three available Friday dates for an Informal Discovery Conference at 10:00 a.m., contact the Court to schedule it, and give notice.

First, prior to any Motion to Compel Further Responses being set for hearing by the Court, the moving party shall confer with opposing counsel and obtain three available dates on a Friday for an IDC at 10:00 a.m. and then contact the Court to schedule the IDC. Moving party shall also give notice.

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All parties must reserve a motion date through the online Court Reservation System (CRS) before filing any motion papers.

All parties must obtain a motion date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Court website. Go to “LA Court Online, Court Reservation System,” at www.lacourt.org to reserve a date prior to filing any motion papers.

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Trial counsel must meet and confer 15 calendar days before Case Management Conference.

Trial counsel are required to meet and confer by video conference, telephone or in person no later than 15 calendar days before the date set for the initial and any succeeding Case Management Conference to consider each of the issues identified in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.

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Trial counsel must meet and confer (by video, telephone, or in person) no later than 15 calendar days before each Case Management Conference to address the issues in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.

Trial counsel are required to meet and confer by video conference, telephone or in person no later than 15 calendar days before the date set for the initial and any succeeding Case Management Conference to consider each of the issues identified in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.

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Parties must reserve a motion hearing date through the online Court Reservation System (CRS) before filing any motion papers.

Parties must obtain a motion date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Court website. Go to "LA Court Online Services, Court Reservation System," at www.lacourt.ca.gov to reserve a date prior to filing any motion papers.

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Before pursuing a discovery motion, counsel with settlement authority must meet and confer live (by telephone, videoconference, or in person); exchanging only letters or emails is insufficient.

Counsel with authority to compromise the dispute (preferably trial counsel) must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person to resolve or narrow the discovery dispute. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.

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Counsel must meet and confer to resolve discovery disputes before filing IDC request or discovery motion.

Counsel with authority to compromise the dispute (preferably trial counsel) must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person to resolve or narrow the discovery dispute. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient. The Court expects the parties to work together in good faith to resolve discovery issues. If the dispute remains unresolved, counsel can request an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) by filing an IDC request [LACIV094].

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Counsel must meet and confer with opposing counsel about the subject of each contemplated motion in limine before filing it.

Local Rules, rule 3.57(a)(2) requires that counsel meet and confer with their opposing counsel regarding the subject of each contemplated motion in limine before filing.

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Counsel must meet and confer in person or by telephone to resolve or narrow the dispute before filing a discovery motion.

Before filing a discovery motion, counsel must meet and confer in person or by telephone to attempt to resolve or at least narrow the dispute.

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Parties must meet and confer in good faith before filing motions in limine in an attempt to reach a stipulation on the evidence and other issues.

The parties and counsel shall meet and confer in good faith prior to filing the motions in limine in an attempt to reach a stipulation on the evidence and other issues. (See Local Rule 3.57(a)(2).)

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Parties and counsel are ordered to meet and confer in good faith to informally resolve discovery disputes before bringing them to the Court.

The Court expects the parties to resolve discovery disputes among themselves in a courteous, reasonable, and professional manner. Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 2016.040, the parties and counsel are ordered to meet and confer to make reasonable, good-faith efforts to informally resolve discovery disputes.

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Regularly noticed motions are heard Mondays at 1:30 p.m., and a hearing date must be reserved with the calendar clerk before the motion is filed.

Regularly noticed motions (e.g. discovery motions, motions for summary judgment, motions for attorney's fees) are heard on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Hearing dates must be reserved before filing the motion.

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Before filing any discovery motion (other than a motion to compel initial responses to party discovery), counsel must first meet and confer verbally, and the court may instruct counsel to meet face-to-face if the verbal meet and confer is not productive.

Should any party wish to file any discovery motion, other than a motion to compel initial responses to party discovery, at any time during the pendency of their case, counsel must first meet and confer verbally (i.e. by telephone, video conference, or in person). If counsel’s conversations are not productive, the court may, in any given case, instruct counsel to meet face-to-face (i.e. by video conference or in person).

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Discovery motions (except motions to compel initial responses) require verbal meet and confer, then IDC if unsuccessful; joint IDC statement (max 7 pages) filed 10 calendar days before hearing.

Should any party wish to file any discovery motion, other than a motion to compel initial responses to party discovery, at any time during the pendency of their case, counsel must first meet and confer verbally (i.e. by telephone, video conference, or in person). If counsel’s conversations are not productive, the court may, in any given case, instruct counsel to meet face-to-face (i.e. by video conference or in person). If the meeting and conference is unsuccessful, counsel must then schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) by calling the Courtroom Assistant at the phone number given above. If counsel file their motion without first attending an IDC, the motion may be continued to permit an IDC, or it may be taken off-calendar altogether. The court requires counsel to meet and confer and file a joint statement of the issues to be discussed at the IDC. The joint statement should be filed 10 calendar days before the hearing. The joint statement and any attached exhibits should be no more than 7 pages long.

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Law and motion hearings begin at 8:30 a.m., and hearing dates must be reserved in advance through the Court's Reservation System (CRS).

Law and motion hearings are conducted beginning at 8:30 a.m. Hearing dates must be reserved through the Court’s Reservation System (CRS).

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If the meet and confer is unsuccessful, counsel must schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) before filing the motion, and a motion filed without first attending an IDC may be continued or taken off-calendar altogether.

If the meeting and conference is unsuccessful, counsel must then schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) by calling the Courtroom Assistant at the phone number given above. If counsel file their motion without first attending an IDC, the motion may be continued to permit an IDC, or it may be taken off-calendar altogether.

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Parties and counsel are ordered to meet and confer in good faith to informally resolve discovery disputes before involving the Court.

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 2016.040, the Parties and Counsel are ordered to meet and confer to make reasonable, good-faith efforts to informally resolve discovery disputes.

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If the Parties are unable to settle their discovery disputes, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 128(a)(3), the Court requests that they schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”) prior to filing a discovery motion.

If the Parties are unable to settle their discovery disputes, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 128(a)(3), the Court requests that they schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”) prior to filing a discovery motion.

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All motions except motions in limine must be reserved through the Court's online Court Reservation System (CRS), with motions heard Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 a.m.

All motions to be heard in Department 734, other than motions in limine, must be reserved through the Court Reservation System. Follow the links Online Services - Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Court's website. CRS must also be used to continue or cancel motions. Motions are heard Tuesday-Friday and are set for hearing at 8:30 a.m. The Court strongly encourages parties to appear remotely via LA Court Connect.

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Self-represented parties and all trial counsel must meet and confer no later than 15 calendar days before the initial and any succeeding Case Management Conference to address the CRC 3.724 and 3.727 issues.

Self-represented parties and all trial counsel are required to meet and confer by videoconference, telephone or in person no later than 15 calendar days before the date set for the initial and any succeeding Case Management Conference to consider each of the issues identified in California Rules of Court, rules 3.724 and 3.727.

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Before filing any discovery motion, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute (preferably trial counsel) must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person; exchanging letters or emails alone is insufficient.

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 2016.040, the parties and counsel are ordered to meet and confer to make reasonable, good faith efforts to informally resolve discovery disputes. Before filing a discovery motion, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute (preferably trial counsel) must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person to resolve or narrow the discovery dispute. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient. The Court expects the parties to work together in good faith to resolve discovery issues.

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Counsel must meet and confer in person, by phone, or videoconference to resolve discovery disputes before filing a discovery motion.

Before filing a discovery motion, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute (preferably trial counsel) must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person to resolve or narrow the discovery dispute. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.

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Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine, and motions in limine should be noticed to be heard at the final status conference.

Motions in Limine: Los Angeles Superior Court Local Rule, Rule 3.57 requires the parties to meet and confer before filing any motion in limine. The motions should be noticed to be heard at the final status conference, Los Angeles Superior Court Local Rule, Rule 3.25(f)(2).

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Before filing a motion to compel discovery, the parties must meet-and-confer in good faith in person, by telephone, or by videoconference.

In the event a party seeks to file a motion to compel discovery at any time during the pendency of this action, the parties are required to meet-and-confer in good faith in person, by telephone, or by videoconference.

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Moving parties must reserve a hearing date through the online Court Reservation System (CRS) before filing any motion, except motions in limine which are heard on the first day of trial.

Moving parties must secure a hearing date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Superior Court website. Please see the "Online Services" section at www.lacourt.org to find the civil Court Reservation System to reserve a hearing date before filing any motion, except for motions in limine, which are heard on the first day of trial (normally a Friday with jury selection to begin the following Monday).

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Hearing dates must be reserved via the online CRS before filing any motion except motions in limine.

Moving parties must secure a hearing date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Superior Court website. Please see the “Online Services” section at www.lacourt.org to find the civil Court Reservation System to reserve a hearing date before filing any motion, except for motions in limine, which are heard on the first day of trial (normally a Friday with jury selection to begin the following Monday).

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Parties must reserve motion hearing dates in advance using the Court Reservation System (CRS) online at www.lacourt.ca.gov.

Parties must reserve hearing dates for motions using the Court Reservation System (CRS) available online (www.lacourt.ca.gov).

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Parties must reserve motion dates via CRS before filing any motion papers.

As of January 4, 2016, parties must obtain a motion date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Court website. Go to “LA Court Online, Court Reservation System,” at Superior Court of Los Angeles County Webpage to reserve a date prior to filing any motion papers.

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Counsel must exhaust meet and confer efforts before filing any discovery motion, and the court will conduct an in-person informal discovery conference if the parties agree.

The Court requires all counsel to exhaust meet and confer efforts before filing a discovery motion. If the parties agree, the Court will help counsel resolve discovery disputes through an in person informal discovery conference.

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Meet and confer required before filing discovery motions.

The Court requires all counsel to exhaust meet and confer efforts before filing a discovery motion.

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Parties must reserve a motion hearing date through the online Court Reservation System (CRS) before filing any motion papers.

As of January 4, 2016, parties must obtain a motion date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Court website. Go to “LA Court Online, Court Reservation System,” at Superior Court of Los Angeles County Webpage to reserve a date prior to filing any motion papers.

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Parties must meet and confer before final status conference.

The parties must meet and confer and submit the following documents FIVE COURT DAYS BEFORE THE FINAL STATUS CONFERENCE.

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In-person appearance at the Final Status Conference is mandatory.

In-Person appearance at the FSC is mandatory.

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Parties must meet and confer in person or via phone before filing discovery motions; letters/emails are insufficient.

All parties to exhaust meet and confer efforts before filing discovery motions. “Meet and confer” in Department 49 means in person or via phone; A letter or email does not suffice.

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All motions in Department F49 must be reserved through the Court Reservation System (CRS).

All motions to be heard in Dept. F49 are to be reserved through the Court Reservation System (CRS).

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Parties must meet and confer before trial regarding objections to listed exhibits, and objections not raised in the meet and confer are waived absent good cause.

Any party objecting to any listed exhibit, whether as to foundation or admissibility, must first meet and confer prior to trial. Any objections not so discussed in the meet and confer shall be deemed waived except upon a showing of good cause.

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Parties must meet and confer or exchange information at least 15 court days before the Final Status Conference.

All parties shall meet and confer and/or exchange information at least fifteen (15) court days before the FSC as required by this order and Los Angeles County Court Rules, Rule 3.25(g).

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Parties must exhaust meet and confer efforts in person or by phone (letters and emails do not suffice) before filing discovery motions.

All parties to exhaust meet and confer efforts before filing discovery motions. "Meet and confer" in Department 49 means in person or via phone; A letter or email does not suffice.

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Parties must meet and confer on all motions in limine before filing.

All parties must meet and confer on all motions in limine prior to filing said motions.

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All motions to be heard in Dept. F49 must be reserved in advance through the Court Reservation System (CRS).

All motions to be heard in Dept. F49 are to be reserved through the Court Reservation System (CRS). Follow the links on the court's website: Online Services-Court Reservation System (CRS).

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All parties must meet and confer on motions in limine before filing them, and failure to exchange or discuss a motion may result in the Court refusing to hear it.

All parties must meet and confer on all motions in limine prior to filing said motions. Failure by any party or counsel to exchange or discuss any motion in limine may result in the refusal by the Court to hear any such motion in limine, pursuant to applicable court rules. Boilerplate or form motions in limine are disfavored. See “Motions in Limine Best Practices.”

CRITICALCivil cases

Lead counsel or other designated counsel with full authority must appear at any scheduled IDC, and IDC sessions are informal and may not be transcribed without prior Court approval.

Fourth, lead counsel (or other designated counsel for the parties with full authority) are ordered to appear for any scheduled IDC as directed by the Court. IDC sessions are informal and shall not be transcribed without prior Court approval.

CRITICALCivil cases

Before any Motion to Compel Further Responses can be set for hearing, all parties must participate in an Informal Discovery Conference, which the moving party schedules by obtaining three available Monday or Friday dates at 10:00 a.m., contacting the Court, and giving notice.

The Court has the power to "amend and control its process and orders so as to make them conform to law and justice" pursuant to CCP § 128(a)(8), and therefore, the Court issues the following standing order requiring all parties to participate in an IDC to resolve any Motion to Compel Furthers. First, prior to any Motion to Compel Further Responses being set for hearing by the Court, the moving party shall confer with opposing counsel and obtain three available dates on either a Monday or a Friday for an IDC at 10:00 a.m. and then contact the Court to schedule the IDC. Moving party shall also give notice.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must meet and confer by telephone or video conference before the IDC to attempt to resolve all pending discovery disputes, in addition to the statutory meet and confer requirements, and should track when and how long they met.

Second, prior to the IDC, counsel must meet and confer, via telephone or video conference, in an effort to resolve all pending discovery disputes. Counsel are advised to keep track of when and for how long counsel met and conferred. This meet and confer is in addition to the standard meet and confer requirements set forth in the Code.

CRITICALCivil cases

Filed motions to compel further responses will not receive a hearing date until the IDC process is completed.

The filed motions to compel further will not receive a hearing date until the IDC process is completed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Motions to Compel Further require an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) with meet and confer, joint brief (max 5 pages) filed 3 court days prior, and lead counsel appearance.

Prior to any Motion to Compel Further Responses being set for hearing by the Court, the moving party shall confer with opposing counsel and obtain three available dates on either a Monday or a Friday for an IDC at 10:00 a.m. and then contact the Court to schedule the IDC. Second, prior to the IDC, counsel must meet and confer, via telephone or video conference, in an effort to resolve all pending discovery disputes. Third, a joint brief – no more than five-pages in length that summarizes the discovery dispute(s) at issue – shall be filed and provided to the Court at least three court days prior to the hearing. Fourth, lead counsel (or other designated counsel for the parties with full authority) are ordered to appear for any scheduled IDC as directed by the Court.

CRITICAL

Counsel must reserve a hearing date through the court reservation system for any motion; motions are heard Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m.

You must reserve a hearing date for any motion through the court reservation system. The court hears motions Monday through Friday at 8:30 am.

CRITICAL

Counsel and self-represented parties must meet and confer by videoconference, telephone, or in person at least 18 days before the Final Status Conference.

Counsel and self-represented parties are required to meet and confer by videoconference, telephone, or in person at least 18 days before the FSC. (See, Trial Preparation Order, below.)

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Self-represented parties and all trial counsel must meet and confer no later than 15 calendar days before each Case Management Conference to address the issues in CRC 3.724 and 3.727.

Self-represented parties and all trial counsel are required to meet and confer by videoconference, telephone or in person no later than 15 calendar days before the date set for the initial and any succeeding Case Management Conference to consider each of the issues identified in California Rules of Court, rules 3.724 and 3.727.

CRITICAL

Before filing a discovery motion, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person; exchanging letters or emails alone is insufficient.

Before filing a discovery motion, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute (preferably trial counsel) must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person to resolve or narrow the discovery dispute. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.

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Required

Always

Parties' counsel and any self-represented parties must meet and confer no later than 11 calendar days before the Final Status Conference to prepare the required trial documents and binders and to make a good faith effort to stipulate.

No later than 11 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall meet and confer to do the following: (1) discuss and prepare the documents required in Sections 2.B-D, below, and the Motions in Limine Binder, Exhibit Binders, and Trial Binder required in Sections 3-5, below, (2) discuss and make a good faith effort to stipulate

CRITICAL

Parties must first meet and confer on discovery issues and, if unresolved, schedule an Informal Discovery Conference with the Court Reservation System or Courtroom Assistant.

The parties are first to meet and confer to attempt to informally resolve all discovery issues. If the parties cannot agree, the parties are to schedule an Informal Discovery Conference with the Court Reservation System or the Courtroom Assistant.

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All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance through the Court Reservation System (CRS) at www.lacourt.ca.gov, with motions heard Monday through Friday.

All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance on the Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.ca.gov, under "Online Services," "Civil," "Court Reservation System (CRS)." Motions are set for hearing Monday through Friday.

CRITICAL

Informal Discovery Conference or court permission required before filing motions to compel discovery.

An IDC or permission from the court must occur prior to filing any motions to compel or compel further discovery responses.

CRITICAL

An Informal Discovery Conference or court permission is a prerequisite to filing any motion to compel or compel further discovery responses.

An IDC or permission from the court must occur prior to filing any motions to compel or compel further discovery responses.

CRITICAL

Motions in limine must be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference.

Motions in limine shall be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference.

CRITICAL

Motion hearing dates must be reserved via the Court Reservation System (CRS) unless scheduled by the court.

Hearing dates must be reserved via the Court Reservation System (CRS), unless scheduled by the court.

CRITICAL

Parties must meet and confer on all Motions in Limine prior to filing.

The parties are to meet and confer on ALL MILs prior to filing.

CRITICAL

The parties are to schedule an IDC prior to filing discovery motions. If motions have been filed, an IDC will proceed before the motion will be heard.

The parties are to schedule an IDC prior to filing discovery motions. If motions have been filed, an IDC will proceed before the motion will be heard.

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Parties must meet and confer on all motions in limine before filing them.

The parties are to meet and confer on ALL MILs prior to filing.

CRITICAL

Parties must schedule an informal discovery conference before filing discovery motions, and any filed discovery motion will not be heard until an IDC is held.

The parties are to schedule an IDC prior to filing discovery motions. If motions have been filed, an IDC will proceed before the motion will be heard.

CRITICAL

Motion hearing dates must be reserved through the Court Reservation System (CRS) unless the court schedules them, and motions are heard daily at 8:30 a.m.

Hearing dates must be reserved via the Court Reservation System (CRS), unless scheduled by the court.

CRITICAL

For an Ex Parte Application to shorten time for hearing on a motion, the motion date should first be reserved on CRS before the ex parte hearing.

For an Ex Parte Application to shorten time for hearing on a motion, the motion date should first be reserved on CRS before the ex parte hearing.

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For an Ex Parte Application to shorten time for hearing on a motion, the motion date should first be reserved on CRS before the ex parte hearing. CRC Rule 3.1203.

For an Ex Parte Application to shorten time for hearing on a motion, the motion date should first be reserved on CRS before the ex parte hearing. CRC Rule 3.1203.

CRITICALCivil cases

A plaintiff may serve a motion for trial preference only after the Committee submits its recommendation or fails to report within 5 days, and the motion must comply with Code of Civil Procedure section 36.

After the Committee submits its recommendation to the court, or if the Committee fails to submit its report within five (5) days, plaintiff may serve a motion for trial preference that complies with the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure section 36.

CRITICALCivil cases

When multiple preference motions are filed, the parties must confer on their appropriateness and order of consideration, present recommendations to the Court, and unresolved disputes are decided by the Court.

If multiple preference motions are filed, then the parties shall confer regarding the appropriateness of multiple motions, as well as the order in which the motions for trial preference should be considered, and present their recommendations to the Court. Any unresolved disputes among the parties will be decided by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must meet and confer in good faith on any discovery dispute and, if unresolved, must request an Informal Discovery Conference before filing a motion on the dispute.

Before the filing of a motion concerning a discovery dispute, the parties are required to meet and confer, in good faith, to attempt to resolve the dispute. In the event the dispute cannot be resolved after a good faith meet and confer discussion, the parties must request an informal discovery conference (IDC).

CRITICALCivil cases

Before filing a motion in limine, parties must comply with LASC Local Rule 3.57's meet and confer requirement, which must be in real time (in person, by telephone, or video conference) — correspondence exchanges are insufficient — and must address possible stipulations on the limited purpose for admitting certain evidence.

Parties must adhere to the provisions of LASC Local Rule 3.57. including the ... the motion being filed. Such meet and confer must be in real time and in person, by telephone, or by video conference. Exchange of correspondence is not sufficient. Among the issues to be discussed in any meet and confer is whether a stipulation may be reached concerning the limited purpose for which certain evidence may be admitted.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties seeking to join another party’s motion or opposition must meet and confer prior to filing a joinder.

Parties seeking to join another party’s motion or opposition must meet and confer prior to filing a joinder.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must meet and confer on a proposed Preference Case Trial Setting Order at least 5 court days before the hearing on any motion for a preferential trial date.

At least five (5) court days prior to hearing on any motion for a preferential trial date, the parties shall meet and confer on a proposed Preference Case Trial Setting Order (in the event the motion is granted).

CRITICALCivil cases

Plaintiff's counsel who has a good faith basis for asserting entitlement to a preferential trial setting in a case under Code of Civil Procedure §36 should provide written notice ("Preference Notice") to the Committee and the case defendants of the potential claim of preferential trial setting eligibility at least 10 days before a motion for preference is filed. At the time this Preference Notice is given, the submitting plaintiff's counsel shall also submit to the Committee and Defendants the information set forth below in section (c).

Plaintiff's counsel who has a good faith basis for asserting entitlement to a preferential trial setting in a case under Code of Civil Procedure §36 should provide written notice ("Preference Notice") to the Committee and the case defendants of the potential claim of preferential trial setting eligibility at least 10 days before a motion for preference is filed. At the time this Preference Notice is given, the submitting plaintiff's counsel shall also submit to the Committee and Defendants the information set forth below in section (c).

CRITICALCivil cases

In punitive damages cases, counsel must meet and confer before the final status conference to determine the documents/information needed to establish the defendant's financial condition, and any disagreement must be presented to the court at the Final Status Conference.

In cases in which plaintiff asserts a claim for punitive damages against a defendant, counsel for the parties shall meet and confer before the final status conference to determine the type of documents and/or other information reasonably necessary to establish the financial condition of the defendant, in the event the finder of fact returns a verdict in phase one of a bifurcated trial relative to fraud, oppression, and/or malice. Should the parties not be able to agree on the necessary documents/information, the parties shall present the issue to the court at the Final Status Conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel seeking preferential trial setting must submit specified information to the Committee, including bases for preference, supporting facts, discovery status, expert status, anticipated motions, claimed prejudice, and for CCP 36(a)/(d) motions the primary treating physician's identity and plaintiff's prognosis.

Plaintiff's counsel who seeks to present a case to the Court for preferential trial setting shall submit to the Committee the following information: • Bases for preference invoked (e.g., C.C.P. §36(a) age, §36(b) minor, §36(d) health); • Short statement of facts supporting Plaintiff's eligibility for preference; • Fact discovery status (party, non-party, third party medical records) and key gaps in discovery still required; • Expert status (names/fields, report timing, depositions anticipated); • Anticipated or outstanding dispositive, Sargon, or summary judgment motions; • Claimed prejudice from denial of preference; and • For preference motions based on C.C.P. §36(a) or (d): o Identity of plaintiff's primary treating physician, defined as the physician providing the primary care and treatment to Plaintiff ("Primary care physician"); o Plaintiff's prognosis, including expected progression, life expectancy, and risk of further deterioration;

CRITICAL

Parties must appear at the scheduled motion hearing even if all parties submitted to the tentative ruling, unless the court advises the tentative was adopted as the final order and no appearance is required.

Even where all parties submit to the court's tentative ruling, the parties are required to appear at the scheduled hearing unless the court advises that the tentative ruling has been adopted as the final order of the court and that no appearance is required.

CRITICAL

Counsel and any self-represented parties with full authority to stipulate must participate in the IDC, and the court normally makes no orders at the IDC unless the parties stipulate.

The court requires the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties, with full authority to enter into a stipulation to resolve the discovery disputes at issue, to participate in the IDC. Because an informal discovery conference is not a hearing on a motion, the court normally does not make any orders at the informal discovery conference unless the parties stipulate.

CRITICAL

The court may impose sanctions on a party who fails to take a motion off calendar.

The Court may sanction a party for failing to take a motion off calendar.

CRITICAL

Parties must meet and confer in good faith to resolve discovery disputes before filing discovery motions; declaration of attempt required.

The court first expects the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties to meet and confer to make a reasonable and good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery issue in dispute, as required by statute. This requirement is strictly construed. A meet and confer declaration in support of a motion shall state facts showing a reasonable and good faith attempt at an informal resolution of each issue presented by the motion. (Code of Civ. Proc. §2016.040.)

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All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance through the Court Reservation System (CRS) at www.lacourt.org.

All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance on the Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.org, under "Online Services," "Civil," "Court Reservation System (CRS)."

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Absent good cause, parties must meet and confer in person or by videoconference to attempt to informally resolve each disputed item before requesting an IDC.

Absent a showing of good cause, the parties are required to meet and confer either in person or by videoconference in an attempt to informally resolve each item in dispute before requesting an IDC.

CRITICAL

Before filing a discovery motion, counsel and self-represented parties must meet and confer in a reasonable, good faith attempt to informally resolve each disputed discovery issue, and this requirement is strictly construed.

The court first expects the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties to meet and confer to make a reasonable and good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery issue in dispute, as required by statute. This requirement is strictly construed.

CRITICAL

Discovery motions require pre-filing meet and confer; unresolved disputes require an informal video IDC with the court.

Before filing a discovery motion, trial counsel (meaning the lawyers who will try the case) should meet and confer in person, by phone, or by videoconference to resolve, or at least narrow the dispute. If the dispute remains unresolved, counsel must contact the court staff to arrange an informal, video discovery conference (IDC) between counsel and Judge Harmon unless the Discovery Act requires no meet and confer.

CRITICAL

Counsel considering filing a demurrer should review the new requirements, including meet and confer requirements, set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 430.41, and rethink whether a demurrer is necessary or even advisable. Demurrers filed without compliance with the meet and confer requirements may be taken off calendar.

Counsel considering filing a demurrer should review the new requirements, including meet and confer requirements, set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 430.41, and rethink whether a demurrer is necessary or even advisable. Demurrers filed without compliance with the meet and confer requirements may be taken off calendar.

CRITICAL

Law and motion hearings in Department 107 must be scheduled through the CRS system, and parties may not reserve more than one hearing date for the same motion.

The Court reservation system (CRS) is required for scheduling law and motion hearings in Department 107. CRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and reservations can be made from a computer or smartphone. Please note, you are prohibited from reserving more than one hearing date for the same motion.

CRITICAL

Motions in limine require pre-filing meet and confer, sworn declaration, and 16/9/5 court day briefing schedule.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Rule 3.57 requires the parties to meet and confer before filing any motion in limine. All motions in limine must be accompanied by a sworn declaration attesting that the subject of the motion has been discussed with the opposing party and setting forth the opposing party’s position regarding the motion(s) and must be submitted with timely statutory notice (16 court days for motion, 9 court days for opposition, 5 court days for reply) so as to be heard at the final status conference.

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If a discovery dispute remains unresolved after meet and confer, counsel must contact court staff to arrange an informal video discovery conference (IDC) with Judge Harmon, unless the Discovery Act requires no meet and confer.

If the dispute remains unresolved, counsel must contact the court staff to arrange an informal, video discovery conference (IDC) between counsel and Judge Harmon unless the Discovery Act requires no meet and confer.

CRITICALCivil cases

A motion date must be reserved on CRS before bringing an Ex Parte Application to Shorten Time.

A motion date must be reserved on CRS prior to bringing an Ex Parte Application to Shorten Time.

CRITICALCivil cases

All motion hearing dates must be reserved through the Court Reservation System (CRS) except with leave of Court, and motions are heard on Fridays at 9:00 a.m.

All motion hearing dates must be reserved using the Court Reservation System (CRS) except with leave of Court. Follow the link- Online Services-Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Court's website. Motions are heard on Fridays at 9:00 a.m.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must exhaust meet and confer efforts before filing any discovery motion.

The Court requires all counsel to exhaust meet and confer efforts before filing a discovery motion.

CRITICAL

Motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance via the Court Reservation System (CRS) at www.lacourt.ca.gov, and motions are heard Monday through Friday.

All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance on the Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.ca.gov, under "Online Services," "Civil," "Court Reservation System (CRS)." Motions are set for hearing Monday through Friday.

CRITICAL

Counsel and self-represented parties must meet and confer no later than 14 calendar days before the Final Status Conference to prepare trial documents and binders, attempt stipulations on exhibits, motions in limine, and facts and legal issues, and attempt to settle the case.

No later than 14 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall meet and confer to do the following: (1) discuss and prepare the documents required in Sections 2.B-H, below, and the Motions in Limine Binder, Exhibit Binders, and Trial Binder required in Sections 3-5, below, (2) discuss and make a good faith effort to stipulate to the authenticity and admissibility of each trial exhibit, (3) discuss and make a good faith effort to stipulate to resolve each motion in limine, (4) discuss and make a good faith effort to stipulate to ultimate facts and legal issues, and (5) discuss and make a good faith effort to settle the case.

CRITICAL

Counsel and self-represented parties with full authority to stipulate must participate in the informal discovery conference with the court.

The court requires the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties, with full authority to enter into a stipulation to resolve the discovery disputes at issue, to participate in the informal discovery conference with the court.

CRITICAL

Parties must meet and confer in good faith on each discovery dispute, and a detailed letter or email alone does not satisfy the requirement unless followed by a telephone call or in-person meeting (or a genuine attempt to arrange one).

The court first expects the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties to meet and confer to make a reasonable and good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery issue in dispute. In general, a letter or email laying out in detail all of the concerns about the discovery in question will not satisfy this requirement, unless it is followed up by a telephone call or in person meeting or a genuine attempt to arrange for a telephone call or in person meeting.

CRITICALCivil cases

Counsel must meet and confer on all motions in limine, and boilerplate form motions in limine are disfavored.

Boilerplate of form motions in limine are disfavored. Counsel shall meet and confer on all motions in limine.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must reserve a motion date via the online CRS prior to filing any motion papers.

Parties must obtain a motion date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Court website “LA Court Online, Court Reservation System,” at www.lacourt.org to reserve a date prior to filing any motion papers.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Rule 3.57 requires the parties to meet and confer before filing any motion in limine.

CRITICAL

Any party who intends to file a Motion for Summary Judgment or Summary Adjudication must reserve a hearing date immediately because the reservation dates for such motions are limited on the Court Reservation System, they fill up fast, and the present reservation dates available for such motions are very close to the trial dates being set by the court. Do not wait until discovery has been completed to reserve a hearing date for a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication because, at a later date, hearing dates might not be available at least 30 days before the trial date set in your case.

Any party who intends to file a Motion for Summary Judgment or Summary Adjudication must reserve a hearing date immediately because the reservation dates for such motions are limited on the Court Reservation System, they fill up fast, and the present reservation dates available for such motions are very close to the trial dates being set by the court. Do not wait until discovery has been completed to reserve a hearing date for a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication because, at a later date, hearing dates might not be available at least 30 days before the trial date set in your case.

CRITICAL

Parties seeking to compel further responses to discovery should schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) before the hearing, and preferably, the filing of their motions. The court may deny a motion to compel further responses to discovery if parties fail to schedule and complete an IDC before the scheduled hearing on the motion.

Parties seeking to compel further responses to discovery should schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) before the hearing, and preferably, the filing of their motions. The court may deny a motion to compel further responses to discovery if parties fail to schedule and complete an IDC before the scheduled hearing on the motion.

CRITICAL

Parties, through counsel of record with full authority to make binding agreements, must participate in the scheduled IDC.

Therefore, parties, through their respective counsel of record with full authority to make binding agreements, shall participate in the scheduled IDC.

CRITICALCivil cases

A hearing date must be reserved through the civil Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.ca.gov before filing any motion, except motions in limine which are heard at the Final Status Conference.

Please see the "Online Services" section to find the civil Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.ca.gov to reserve a hearing date prior to filing any motion, except for motions in limine, which, by Local Rules, are heard during the Final Status Conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Under Local Rule 3.57(a)(2), counsel must meet and confer before filing motions in limine.

Local Rules, rule 3.57(a)(2) requires that counsel meet and confer

CRITICALCivil cases

Before scheduling an IDC, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute must meet and confer (by telephone, videoconference, or in person) and make a good faith attempt to resolve the discovery dispute without Court assistance.

Prior to scheduling an IDC, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference or in person and make a good faith attempt to resolve the discovery dispute without the assistance of the Court.

CRITICAL

Parties intending to file a summary judgment or summary adjudication motion must reserve a hearing date immediately, since reservation dates fill quickly and may not be available at least 30 days before trial.

Any party who intends to file a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication must reserve a hearing date immediately because the reservation dates for such motions are limited on the Court Reservation System, they fill up fast, and the present reservation dates available for such motions are very close to the trial dates being set by the court. Do not wait until discovery has been completed to reserve a hearing date for a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication because, at a later date, hearing dates might not be available at least 30 days before the trial date set in your case.

CRITICAL

Motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance via the Court Reservation System (CRS), and motions are heard Monday through Friday.

All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance on the Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.ca.gov under "Online Services," "Courtroom Services," "Court Reservation System (CRS)." Motions are set for hearing Monday through Friday.

CRITICAL

The court expects and encourages the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties to informally resolve discovery disputes, instead of using expensive and cumbersome discovery motions. The court expects the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties to meet and confer – preferably in person or by telephone – to make a reasonable and good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery issue in dispute.

The court expects and encourages the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties to informally resolve discovery disputes, instead of using expensive and cumbersome discovery motions. The court expects the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties to meet and confer – preferably in person or by telephone – to make a reasonable and good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery issue in dispute.

CRITICAL

Parties must participate in the informal discovery conference with full authority to enter into a stipulation resolving the disputes, and the court normally makes no orders at the conference unless the parties stipulate.

The court requires the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties, with full authority to enter into a stipulation to resolve the discovery disputes at issue, to participate in the informal discovery conference with the court. Because an informal discovery conference is not a hearing on a motion, the court normally does not make any orders at the informal discovery conference unless the parties stipulate.

CRITICAL

To request an informal discovery conference, parties must complete Los Angeles County form LACIV 094, lodge it in Department 510, and reserve a hearing date on the Court Reservation System, which shows 'Confirmed' once the court approves.

To request an informal discovery conference, please complete Superior Court of Los Angeles County form LACIV 094, lodge it in Department 510, and reserve a hearing date on the Court Reservation System, which will reflect "Confirmed" upon approval by the court.

CRITICALCivil cases

All noticed motions are heard at 1:30 PM on Monday through Friday. Motion hearing dates must be reserved using the Court Reservation System (CRS) or else by the Clerk’s Office.

All noticed motions are heard at 1:30 PM on Monday through Friday. Motion hearing dates must be reserved using the Court Reservation System (CRS) or else by the Clerk’s Office.

CRITICALCivil cases

A motion hearing date must be reserved on the Court Reservation System (CRS) or through the Clerk's Office before bringing any ex parte proceeding.

Reservation Date: A motion date must be reserved on Court Reservation System (“CRS”) or else through the Clerk’s Office prior to bringing any ex parte proceeding.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must meet and confer no later than 5 days before the first jury trial date to prepare joint trial documents.

Parties are directed to meet and confer no later than 5 days before the first scheduled trial date in order jointly to prepare trial-ready documents and place them in a tabbed and labeled binder.

CRITICALCivil cases

Ex parte proceeding dates must be reserved via CRS or the Clerk's Office before filing.

A motion date must be reserved on Court Reservation System (“CRS”) or else through the Clerk’s Office prior to bringing any ex parte proceeding.

CRITICAL

Before filing, parties must obtain and reserve a motion hearing date through the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the LA Superior Court website.

Parties must obtain and schedule a motion hearing date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Superior Court of Los Angeles County website: https://www.lacourt.ca.gov, "Online Services" tab.

CRITICAL

The parties are asked to schedule an IDC prior to filing a Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses in all matters except Song- Beverly Warranty Act claims. A Motion to Compel an Initial Response does not require an IDC.

The parties are asked to schedule an IDC prior to filing a Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses in all matters except Song- Beverly Warranty Act claims. A Motion to Compel an Initial Response does not require an IDC.

CRITICAL

Parties must first meet and confer by video conference or telephone to make a good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery dispute.

Counsel and self-represented parties are encouraged to informally resolve discovery disputes. Counsel and self-represented parties shall meet and confer to make a reasonable and good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery issue in dispute. Counsel and self-represented parties shall first meet and confer by video conference or by telephone call to attempt to informally resolve all discovery disputes.

CRITICAL

Counsel and self-represented parties who filed the pleading that is subject to demurrer or motion to strike are required to meet and confer in person, by video conference, or by telephone for the purpose of determining whether an agreement can be reached that would resolve the objections to be raised in the demurrer. Code Civ. Proc., § 430.41, subd. (a).

Counsel and self-represented parties who filed the pleading that is subject to demurrer or motion to strike are required to meet and confer in person, by video conference, or by telephone for the purpose of determining whether an agreement can be reached that would resolve the objections to be raised in the demurrer. Code Civ. Proc., § 430.41, subd. (a).

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Before a demurrer or motion to strike, the parties must meet and confer in person, by video conference, or by telephone to attempt to resolve the objections (CCP 430.41(a)).

Counsel and self-represented parties who filed the pleading that is subject to demurrer or motion to strike are required to meet and confer in person, by video conference, or by telephone for the purpose of determining whether an agreement can be reached that would resolve the objections to be raised in the demurrer. Code Civ. Proc., § 430.41, subd. (a).

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Law and motion hearing dates must be reserved with the courtroom before the motion is filed.

All law and motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance of the filing of the motion.

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Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.

Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.

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Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by videoconference to resolve or narrow a discovery dispute before pursuing a motion; merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.

The Court strongly discourages discovery motions and encourages informal resolution of discovery disputes. Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or videoconference to resolve or narrow discovery a discovery dispute. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.

CRITICALCivil cases

Principals/agents for each side must attend mandatory settlement conferences on site, unless otherwise expressly permitted, and must have full settlement authority at the time of the conference.

The principals/agents for each side must participate on site in mandatory settlement conferences, unless otherwise expressly permitted, and have full authority at the time of the conference to accept settlement on the terms offered by the opposing side.

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Lead trial counsel must attend the Final Status Conference in person with trial binders.

LEAD TRIAL COUNSEL ARE TO ATTEND THE FSC IN PERSON WITH TRIAL BINDERS

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Lead trial counsel are ordered to appear at the Trial Setting Conference.

LEAD TRIAL COUNSEL ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR.

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Before pursuing a discovery motion, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person; exchanging letters or emails alone is insufficient.

Counsel with authority to compromise the dispute (preferably trial counsel) must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person to resolve or narrow the discovery dispute. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.

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Trial counsel must meet and confer no later than 15 calendar days before each Case Management Conference to consider the issues identified in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.

Trial counsel are required to meet and confer by videoconference, telephone or in person no later than 15 calendar days before the date set for the initial and any succeeding Case Management Conference to consider each of the issues identified in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.

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Parties must reserve a hearing date through the Court Reservation System (CRS) for all law and motion hearings.

Parties must reserve a date for all law and motion hearings through the Court Reservation System ("CRS").

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Trial counsel must meet by videoconference, telephone, or in person well before the Final Status Conference regarding joint trial readiness documents.

The Court requires trial counsel to meet by videoconference, telephone or in person well before the final status conference concerning the submission of joint trial readiness documents. LASC Rule 3.25 (g).

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Absent a showing of good cause, the Court will conduct the informal discovery conference before hearing the discovery motion.

Absent a showing of good cause, the Court will conduct the IDC before hearing the motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must participate in an informal discovery conference before the Court will hear a discovery motion, except for motions to compel with no response.

If the parties cannot resolve a discovery dispute, absent extraordinary circumstances, the parties must participate in an informal discovery conference ("IDC") before the court will hear the discovery motion. The court prefers that the parties participate in an IDC prior to filing any discovery motion, except a motion to compel where there has been no response.

CRITICALCivil cases

Before filing a demurrer, the demurring party must meet and confer with the plaintiff/cross-complainant in person or by telephone.

Before filing a demurrer, the demurring party shall meet and confer with the plaintiff/cross-complainant in person or by telephone to determine whether an agreement can be reached that would resolve the objections raised in the demurrer.

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Counsel must meet and confer in good faith before scheduling an IDC or filing a motion to compel further responses.

Before scheduling an IDC or filing a motion to compel further responses, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person and make a good faith attempt to resolve the discovery dispute without the assistance of the court.

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All law and motion hearings must be reserved via the Court Reservation System (CRS).

Parties must reserve a date for all law and motion hearings via the Court Reservation System ("CRS").

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Trial counsel must meet and confer (by videoconference, telephone, or in person) no later than 15 calendar days before each Case Management Conference to address the issues in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.

Trial counsel are required to meet and confer by videoconference, telephone or in person no later than 15 calendar days before the date set for the initial and any succeeding Case Management Conference to consider each of the issues identified in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.

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Before scheduling an IDC or filing a motion to compel further responses, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person and make a good-faith attempt to resolve the dispute.

Before scheduling an IDC or filing a motion to compel further responses, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute must meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person and make a good faith attempt to resolve the discovery dispute without the assistance of the court.

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Motions in limine must be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference.

Motions in limine shall be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference.

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Trial counsel must meet and confer no later than 15 calendar days before each Case Management Conference.

Trial counsel are required to meet and confer by videoconference, telephone or in person no later than 15 calendar days before the date set for the initial and any succeeding Case Management Conference to consider each of the issues identified in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.

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Parties must meet and confer no later than 11 calendar days before the Final Status Conference to prepare required documents and binders and to attempt stipulations regarding trial exhibits.

No later than 11 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall meet and confer to do the following: (1) discuss and prepare the documents required in Sections 2.B-H, below, and the Motions in Limine Binder, Exhibit Binders, and Trial Binder required in Sections 3-5, below, (2) discuss and make a good faith effort to stipulate to the authenticity and admissibility of each trial exhibit, (3) discuss and make a good faith effort to

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All law and motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance through the Court Reservation System (CRS).

Parties must reserve a date for all law and motion hearings via the Court Reservation System ("CRS").

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Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine per Local Rule 3.57.

Local Rule 3.57 requires the parties to meet and confer before filing any MIL.

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Counsel must exhaust all legally required meet and confer efforts before filing any discovery motion.

The court requires all counsel to exhaust all legally required meet and confer efforts before filing a discovery motion.

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All counsel must complete all legally required meet and confer efforts before filing a discovery motion.

The court requires all counsel to exhaust all legally required meet and confer efforts before filing a discovery motion.

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Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine, and the court will not rule on MILs until the first day of trial.

Motions in Limine (MILs): The court does not rule on motions in limine until the first day of trial. Local Rule 3.57 requires the parties to meet and confer before filing any MIL.

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Motion dates must be reserved via online CRS prior to filing motion papers; do not call courtroom to reserve.

Please do not call the courtroom to reserve a motion date. Parties must reserve a motion date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Superior Court website https://portal-lasc.journaltech.com/public-portal/?q=node/388 prior to filing any motion papers.

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Parties must reserve a motion date through the online Court Reservation System (CRS) before filing any motion papers.

Parties must reserve a motion date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Superior Court website https://portal-lasc.journaltech.com/public-portal/?q=node/388 prior to filing any motion papers.

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Parties must reserve motion hearing dates for Department 534 master calendar motions through the online Court Reservation System (CRS) before the motion is heard.

Parties must obtain and schedule a motion hearing date for such motions via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Superior Court website.

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Before filing a discovery motion, trial counsel (meaning the lawyers who will try the case) should meet and confer in person, by phone, or by videoconference to resolve, or at least narrow the dispute.

Before filing a discovery motion, trial counsel (meaning the lawyers who will try the case) should meet and confer in person, by phone, or by videoconference to resolve, or at least narrow the dispute.

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CRS is required to schedule law and motion hearings in Department U.

The Court reservation system (CRS) is required for scheduling law and motion hearings in Department U.

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Parties are prohibited from reserving more than one hearing date for the same motion.

Please note, you are prohibited from reserving more than one hearing date for the same motion.

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The parties should meet and confer before filing any motion and avoid filing any motion which is designed to delay the proceedings or filed solely for tactical reasons.

The parties should meet and confer before filing any motion and avoid filing any motion which is designed to delay the proceedings or filed solely for tactical reasons.

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Counsel must confer on all motions in limine before the Court considers them.

confer on all motions in limine before they are considered by the Court.

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Counsel considering filing a demurrer should review the new requirements, including meet and confer requirements, set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 430.41, and rethink whether a demurrer is necessary or even advisable. Demurrers filed without compliance with the meet and confer requirements may be taken off calendar.

Counsel considering filing a demurrer should review the new requirements, including meet and confer requirements, set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 430.41, and rethink whether a demurrer is necessary or even advisable. Demurrers filed without compliance with the meet and confer requirements may be taken off calendar.

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Law and motion hearings in Department U must be scheduled through the Court Reservation System (CRS), which is available 24/7 by computer or smartphone.

The Court reservation system (CRS) is required for scheduling law and motion hearings in Department U. CRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and reservations can be made from a computer or smartphone.

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Demurrers filed without compliance with the meet and confer requirements may be taken off calendar.

Demurrers filed without compliance with the meet and confer requirements may be taken off calendar.

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Counsel and self-represented litigants must meet and confer at least 10 court days before FSC to exchange required documents.

To prepare for the Final Status Conference (FSC), counsel and/or self-represented litigants shall be meet and confer on the telephone or by video conference at least 10 court days before the FSC to discuss, arrange for the exchange of, and the submission to the Court all documents identified in LACSCR 3.25(f) and(f)(3)-(8).

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Counsel must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by videoconference to resolve or narrow discovery disputes; exchanging letters or emails alone is insufficient.

Counsel must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by videoconference to resolve or narrow discovery disputes. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.

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Ex parte applications must comply with CRC 3.1200 et seq., require an 8:30 a.m. check-in on the hearing day, are reviewed in chambers, and oral argument is discretionary.

Ex parte applications must comply with Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 3.1200 et seq. Please check-in at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing. Ex parte applications are reviewed in chambers. Oral argument will be heard at the Court's discretion.

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Counsel must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by videoconference to resolve or narrow discovery disputes. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.

Counsel must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by videoconference to resolve or narrow discovery disputes. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.

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A party must attend an Informal Discovery Conference before receiving a hearing date on any motion to compel further, and the moving party must contact the courtroom to obtain the IDC date.

Before a party will receive a hearing date on any motion to compel further, the party must attend an Informal Discovery Conference ("IDC"). The moving party shall contact the courtroom to obtain an Informal Discovery Conference date.

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A hearing date must be reserved through E-Court for every motion, except motions to compel further which require an Informal Discovery Conference first.

You must reserve a hearing date for any motion through E-Court with the exception of Motions to Compel Further which first requires an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC).

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Hearing dates for all motions except motions to compel further must be reserved through E-Court.

You must reserve a hearing date for any motion through E-Court with the exception of Motions to Compel Further which first requires an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC).

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Ex parte applications for law and motion matters require prior hearing reservation in Court Reservation System.

If the Ex Parte pertains to a Law and Motion matter, the Motion must be reserved in the Court Reservation System (or E-Court) prior to the Ex Parte filing.

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All parties must participate in an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) to resolve any Motion to Compel Further before it proceeds.

the Court issues the following standing order requiring all parties to participate in an Informal Discovery Conference ("IDC") to resolve any Motion to Compel Furthers.

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Motions to compel further require an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) before receiving a hearing date.

Before a party will receive a hearing date on any motion to compel further, the party must attend an Informal Discovery Conference ("IDC").

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Parties must appear for any scheduled IDC as directed by the Court, and IDC sessions are informal and may not be transcribed without prior Court approval.

ordered to appear for any scheduled IDC as directed by the Court. IDC sessions are informal and shall not be transcribed without prior Court approval.

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Filed motions to compel further receive no hearing date until the IDC process is completed, and if the dispute resolves before the IDC the moving party must notify the Court and take the IDC and motion off calendar as soon as possible.

The filed motions to compel further will not receive a hearing date until the IDC process is completed. If the parties resolve their discovery disputes before the IDC date, Moving Party shall notify the Court and take both the IDC and any underlying Motion to Compel Furthers off calendar as soon as possible. At the conclusion of the IDC process, the Court will schedule hearing dates for any remaining motions to compel further.

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Counsel must meet and confer by telephone or video conference before the IDC to attempt resolution of all pending discovery disputes and should document when and how long they conferred.

Second, prior to the IDC, counsel must meet and confer, via telephone or video conference, in an effort to resolve all pending discovery disputes. Counsel are advised to keep track of when and for how long counsel met and conferred.

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The parties must meet and confer at least 10 days before the Informal Discovery Conference in an effort to resolve all discovery disputes.

At least ten (10) days prior to an Informal Discovery Conference, the parties are ordered to meet and confer in an effort to resolve all discovery disputes.

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Before any Motion to Compel Further is set for hearing, the moving party must obtain three available Wednesday or Thursday IDC dates, contact the Court to schedule the IDC, and give notice.

First, prior to any Motion to Compel Furthers being set for hearing by the Court, the moving party shall confer with opposing counsel and obtain three available dates on either a Wednesday or a Thursday for an IDC, then contact the Court to schedule the IDC. Moving party shall also give notice.

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Parties must meet and confer at least 10 days prior to an Informal Discovery Conference to resolve discovery disputes.

At least ten (10) days prior to an Informal Discovery Conference, the parties are ordered to meet and confer in an effort to resolve all discovery disputes.

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Discovery motions will not be heard until an IDC is conducted; except for good cause, motions filed before an IDC will be continued until after it, so the IDC should be scheduled promptly after the dispute emerges.

No motion to compel further discovery, or the other above-described discovery motions will be heard until an IDC is conducted so do not wait until the deadline to attempt to meet and confer. Except for good cause, motions filed before an IDC is conducted will be continued until after the IDC, which the parties should schedule as soon as possible after the dispute emerges.

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Should the parties wish to file a motion to compel further responses to discovery, or other discovery motions regarding depositions or subpoenas, at any time during the pendency of this case, counsel must first meet and confer in good faith either in person, telephonically or by video conference. If the parties are unable to resolve their discovery disputes, the Court requests that counsel schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) before filing any such discovery motions. Counsel must request an IDC by filing form LACIV 094 – Informal Discovery Conference and the responding counsel may file an Answer using the same form.

Should the parties wish to file a motion to compel further responses to discovery, or other discovery motions regarding depositions or subpoenas, at any time during the pendency of this case, counsel must first meet and confer in good faith either in person, telephonically or by video conference. If the parties are unable to resolve their discovery disputes, the Court requests that counsel schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) before filing any such discovery motions. Counsel must request an IDC by filing form LACIV 094 – Informal Discovery Conference and the responding counsel may file an Answer using the same form.

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Parties must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by video conference before filing any motion, or the Court may continue the hearing.

Parties are required to meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by video conference before filing any motion. The Court may elect to continue a hearing on a motion where the parties have not met and conferred in advance.

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Parties must reserve a motion hearing date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) before filing any motion papers, except ex parte motions.

Parties are required to obtain and reserve a motion hearing date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Superior Court website. Go to “LA Court Online, Court Reservation System” at http://www.lacourt.org to reserve a date before filing any motion papers (except ex parte motions).

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A party is prohibited from reserving more than one hearing date for the same motion.

Note: you are prohibited from reserving more than one hearing date for the same motion.

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Counsel and self-represented litigants must meet and confer (in person, by telephone, or by video) on all motions in limine before the Court considers them; boilerplate or form motions are strongly discouraged.

Counsel and/or self-represented litigants shall meet and confer in person or by telephone or video conference on all motions in limine before they are considered by the Court. Boilerplate or form motions are strongly discouraged.

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A CRS reservation is required to schedule law and motion hearings in Department 507; CRS is available 24/7 from a computer or smartphone.

The Court Reservation System (CRS) is required for scheduling law and motion hearings in Department 507. CRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and reservations can be made from a computer or smart phone.

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Counsel and self-represented litigants must meet and confer (in person, by telephone, or by video conference) at least 12 court days before the FSC regarding the trial documents identified in LACCR 3.25(f) and (g)(3)-(8).

To prepare for the Final Status Conference (FSC), counsel and/or self- represented litigants shall meet and confer in person, on the telephone, or by video conference at least twelve (12) court days before the FSC to discuss, arrange for the exchange of, and prepare for submission to court of all documents identified in LACCR 3.25 (f) and (g) (3)-(8).

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Parties must check in at 8:30 a.m. (mornings) or 1:30 p.m. (afternoons); ex parte applications are heard at 8:30 a.m. and law-and-motion at 9:00 a.m.

Check In: 8:30 (mornings); 1:30 (afternoon). Ex Parte applications are heard at 8:30 and law-and motion at 9:00.

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Appearance at a scheduled Informal Discovery Conference is mandatory and will be confirmed by court order.

Once the IDC is scheduled, appearance at the IDC will be confirmed by court order and appearance is mandatory.

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Before the Case Management Conference, parties must meet and confer in person or by telephone (not by email) and specifically consider each item in CRC Rules 3.727 and 3.724(1)-(9).

The parties and their counsel must comply with (a) Rule 3.725 of the California Rules of Court, which requires them to submit Case Management Statements in advance, and (b) Rule 3.724, which requires them to meet and confer—in person or by telephone, not by email— and specifically consider each of the items in Rule 3.727 and in Rule 3.724(1)-(9). The court takes this obligation seriously.

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Motions to Compel Further require an Informal Discovery Conference scheduled by the moving party, who must confer with opposing counsel to obtain three available dates and notice the court.

First, prior to any Motion to Compel Furthers being set for hearing by the Court, the moving party shall confer with opposing counsel and obtain three available dates on either a Tuesday or a Thursday for an IDC at either 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m., and then contact the Court to schedule the IDC. Moving party shall also give notice.

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Before the IDC, counsel must meet and confer by telephone or video conference to attempt to resolve all pending discovery disputes, in addition to the statutory meet-and-confer requirements.

Second, prior to the IDC, counsel must meet and confer, via telephone or video conference, in an effort to resolve all pending discovery disputes. Counsel are advised to keep track of when and for how long counsel met and conferred. This meet and confer is in addition to the standard meet and confer requirements set forth in the Code.

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Ex parte applications related to Law and Motion matters require the underlying motion to be reserved in the Court Reservation System (E-Court) before the ex parte filing.

If the Ex Parte pertains to a Law and Motion matter, the Motion must be reserved in the Court Reservation System (or E-Court) prior to the Ex Parte filing.

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Counsel must meet and confer via telephone or video conference prior to the Informal Discovery Conference to resolve discovery disputes.

Second, prior to the IDC, counsel must meet and confer, via telephone or video conference, in an effort to resolve all pending discovery disputes.

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If discovery disputes are resolved before the IDC date, the moving party must notify the Court and take the IDC and underlying motion off calendar as soon as possible; after the IDC process, the Court schedules hearings for remaining motions.

If the parties resolve their discovery disputes before the IDC date, Moving Party shall notify the Court and take both the IDC and any underlying Motion to Compel Furthers off calendar as soon as possible. At the conclusion of the IDC process, the Court will schedule hearing dates for any remaining motions to compel further.

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Parties must appear for any scheduled IDC as directed by the Court, and IDC sessions are informal and shall not be transcribed without prior Court approval.

ordered to appear for any scheduled IDC as directed by the Court. IDC sessions are informal and shall not be transcribed without prior Court approval.

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Filed motions to compel further will not receive a hearing date until the IDC process is completed.

The filed motions to compel further will not receive a hearing date until the IDC process is completed.

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Before a Motion to Compel Furthers is set for hearing, the moving party must confer with opposing counsel, obtain three available IDC dates (Tuesday or Thursday at 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.), contact the Court to schedule the IDC, and give notice.

First, prior to any Motion to Compel Furthers being set for hearing by the Court, the moving party shall confer with opposing counsel and obtain three available dates on either a Tuesday or a Thursday for an IDC at either 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m., and then contact the Court to schedule the IDC. Moving party shall also give notice.

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All parties must participate in an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) to resolve any Motion to Compel Furthers before it is set for hearing.

the Court issues the following standing order requiring all parties to participate in an IDC to resolve any Motion to Compel Furthers.

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In connection with motions to compel further discovery, the parties are ordered to comply with the Court's Informal Discovery Conference Order.

Pursuant to the Court's power to "amend and control its process and orders so as to make them conform to law and justice" set forth in Code of Civil Procedure § 128(a)(8), the parties are ordered to comply with the Court's Informal Discovery Conference Order.

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Motions to Compel Further will not be assigned a hearing date until the Informal Discovery Conference process is completed.

The filed motions to compel further will not receive a hearing date until the IDC process is completed.

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All motions require a hearing date reserved via E-Court; motions are heard Monday-Thursday at 8:30 a.m. and Friday at 9:00 a.m.

You must reserve a hearing date for any motion through E-Court. The court hears motions Monday through Thursday at 8:30 a.m., and on Friday at 9:00 a.m.

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Hearing dates for motions must be reserved via the Court Reservation System (CRS).

Motions/Oppositions/Replies: Date reserved via the Court Reservation System

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Moving parties must reserve law and motion hearing dates (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.) through the Court Reservation System (CRS).

Law & Motion: T, TH / 8:30 a.m. / Moving Party reserves date via the Court Reservation System (CRS), at https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/home

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must meet and confer before filing an in limine motion.

The parties are reminded of the need to meet and confer prior to filing the motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

In limine motions require meet and confer prior to filing and must be fully briefed on the regular timeline.

4. In Limine Motions. All in limine motions must be fully briefed (on the regular Code of Civil Procedure timeline) so that they can be decided at the Final Status Conference. The parties are reminded of the need to meet and confer prior to filing the motion. It is the Court’s intent to rule of the in limine motions at the Final Status Conference if possible. Accordingly, please be sparing in the use of these motions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Before filing the joint exhibit list, the parties must meet and confer about stipulations or objections for each exhibit.

Prior to filing the joint exhibit list, the parties shall meet & confer to determine whether they will stipulate to the authenticity and/or admissibility of each exhibit

CRITICALCivil cases

Before filing motions in limine, parties and counsel must comply with CCP section 1005 notice provisions and L.A. County Court Rule 3.57(a).

Before filing motions-in-limine, the parties/counsel shall comply with the statutory notice provisions of CCP Section 1005 and the motions-in-limine requirements of L.A. County Court Rule 3.57(a).

CRITICAL

Meet and confer efforts for motions in limine must consist of more than one email advising the opposing party of the nature of the motion.

Meet and confer efforts shall consist of more than one email advising the opposing party(ies) of the nature of the motion.

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All parties must first meet and confer in person, by videoconference, or by telephone to attempt to informally resolve discovery issues before pursuing discovery motions.

Per the Discovery Act, all parties shall first meet and confer, in person, by videoconference or by telephone, to attempt to informally resolve discovery issues.

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Motions in limine must be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference.

Motions in limine shall be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference.

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If the parties cannot agree after meet and confer, they must schedule an Informal Discovery Conference with the Judicial Assistant or the Courtroom Assistant.

If the parties cannot agree, the parties shall schedule an Informal Discovery Conference with the Judicial Assistant or the Courtroom Assistant.

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Any party intending to file a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication must immediately reserve a hearing date on the Court Reservation System, without waiting for discovery to be completed, because hearing dates may be unavailable at least 30 days before trial.

Any party who intends to file a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication must reserve a hearing date immediately because the reservation dates for such motions are limited on the Court Reservation System, they fill up fast, and the present reservation dates available for such motions are very close to the trial dates being set by the Court. Do not wait until discovery has been completed to reserve a hearing date for a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication because hearing dates might not be available at least 30 days before the trial date set in a case.

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Motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance via the Court Reservation System (CRS); motions are heard Monday through Thursday and tentative rulings are typically posted the afternoon before the hearing.

All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance on the Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.ca.gov, under "Online Services," "Civil," "Court Reservation System (CRS)." Motions are set for hearing Monday through Thursday. The Court endeavors to post tentative rulings the afternoon before any hearing.

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Counsel and self-represented parties must meet and confer in an effort to resolve objections to the authenticity and admissibility of each exhibit.

As set forth above, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall meet and confer in an effort to resolve objections to the authenticity and admissibility of each exhibit.

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Demurrers must comply with meet and confer requirements under CCP §430.41 or will be taken off calendar.

Demurrers filed without compliance with the meet and confer requirements will be taken off calendar.

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Parties objecting to listed exhibits must meet and confer before trial; objections not discussed are deemed waived except upon a showing of good cause.

Any party objecting to any listed exhibit, either as to foundation or admissibility, must first meet and confer prior to trial. Any objections not so discussed in the meet and confer shall be deemed waived except upon a showing of good cause.

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Parties must exhaust meet and confer efforts before filing discovery motions, and in Department 43 meet and confer must be in person or by phone (a letter or email does not suffice).

The Court strongly discourages discovery motions and requires the parties to exhaust meet and confer efforts before filing discovery motions. "Meet and confer" in Department 43 means in person or via phone. A letter or email does not suffice.

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All motions to be heard in Dept. F43 must be reserved in advance through the Court Reservation System (CRS) on the court's website.

All motions to be heard in Dept. F43 are to be reserved through the Court Reservation System (CRS).

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Demurrers require compliance with the CCP 430.41 meet and confer requirements, and non-compliant demurrers will be taken off calendar.

Counsel intending to file a demurrer should review the new requirements, including meet and confer requirements, set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 430.41, and rethink whether a demurrer is necessary or even advisable. Demurrers filed without compliance with the meet and confer requirements will be taken off calendar.

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Meet and confer before drafting MILs.

Meet and confer before drafting MILs.

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All parties must meet and confer on motions in limine before filing them; failure to do so may result in the Court refusing to hear the motion, and boilerplate or form motions in limine are disfavored.

All parties must meet and confer on all motions in limine prior to filing said motions. Failure by any party or counsel to exchange or discuss any motion in limine may result in the refusal by the Court to hear any such motion in limine, pursuant to applicable court rules. Before a party files a motion in limine, the court expects counsel and self-represented parties to know the legal principles governing the appropriate and inappropriate use of such motions. (Kelley v. New West Federal Savings (1996) 49 Cal.App.4th 659, 670-671; Los Angeles County Court Rule 3.57; and attached Motions in Limine Best Practices.) Boilerplate or form motions in limine are disfavored.

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Discovery motions require exhausting meet and confer efforts in person or via phone before filing.

DISCOVERY MOTIONS: The Court strongly discourages discovery motions and requires the parties to exhaust meet and confer efforts before filing discovery motions. "Meet and confer" in Department 43 means in person or via phone. A letter or email does not suffice.

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Parties must meet and confer in advance and then file proposed general or special verdict forms.

to meet and confer in advance, and then file proposed general or special verdict forms.

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Law and motion matters are heard Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m., and parties must reserve a hearing date in advance for all law and motion hearings via the Court Reservation System (CRS).

The Court hears law and motion matters on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Parties must reserve a date for all law and motion hearings via the Court Reservation System (CRS).

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Trial counsel must meet and confer to resolve or narrow discovery disputes before seeking an Informal Discovery Conference (LACIV094), which should eliminate the need for a discovery motion.

Trial counsel must meet and confer by telephone or videoconference (or in person, when consistent with public health recommendations) to resolve or narrow the discovery dispute. If the dispute remains unresolved, counsel can request an Informal Discovery Conference by filing an IDC request [LACIV094].

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Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine, as required by Los Angeles County Superior Court Rule 3.57.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Rule 3.57 requires the parties to meet and confer before filing any motion in limine.

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Counsel must meet and confer no later than 15 calendar days before each Case Management Conference to address the issues in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.

Counsel are required to meet and confer by videoconference, telephone or in person no later than 15 calendar days before the date set for the initial and any succeeding Case Management Conference to consider each of the issues identified in CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727.

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Trial counsel must meet by videoconference, telephone, or in person well before the FSC regarding joint trial readiness documents.

The Court requires trial counsel to meet by videoconference, telephone or in person well before the final status conference concerning the submission of joint trial readiness documents. LR 3.25 (g).

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do not file a written motion during trial unless you have first discussed it with opposing counsel. If Counsel is unable to resolve it, then advise court staff that you need a conference with the Court

do not file a written motion during trial unless you have first discussed it with opposing counsel. If Counsel is unable to resolve it, then advise court staff that you need a conference with the Court

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Hearing dates for regularly noticed motions must be reserved before filing by calling the calendar clerk during specified hours.

Hearing dates must be reserved before filing the motion by calling the calendar clerk at (213) 633-1091 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.

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All regularly noticed motions are heard Wednesday mornings at 8:30 A.M., and a hearing date must be reserved by phone with the calendar clerk before the motion is filed.

All regularly noticed motions (including motions to quash, demurrers, discovery motions, and motions for summary judgment) will be heard on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 A.M. Hearing dates must be reserved before filing the motion by calling the calendar clerk at (213) 633-1091 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 1:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.

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All parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine per Local Rule 3.57.

Local Rule 3.57 requires all parties to meet and confer before filing any motion in limine.

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All parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine, per Local Rule 3.57.

Local Rule 3.57 requires all parties to meet and confer before filing any motion in limine.

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In any case filed in this Department, if the parties are unable to settle their discovery disputes, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 128(a)(3), the court requests that they schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”) prior to filing any discovery motion. The parties are instructed to file their Request for an IDC using Form LACIV-094.

In any case filed in this Department, if the parties are unable to settle their discovery disputes, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 128(a)(3), the court requests that they schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”) prior to filing any discovery motion. The parties are instructed to file their Request for an IDC using Form LACIV-094.

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Parties must file a joint statement at least five calendar days before the IDC summarizing the dispute, the necessity for the discovery, any objections, and the overall discovery status, grouped by issue if possible.

At least five (5) calendar days before the IDC, the parties and counsel shall file a joint statement that succinctly summarizes the nature of the dispute, the necessity for the discovery, the basis for any objection or withholding of information, and the overall status of discovery. Please group the identified discovery by issue in dispute, if possible.

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Parties must meet and confer in good faith before filing motions in limine in an attempt to reach a stipulation on the evidence and other issues.

The parties and counsel shall meet and confer in good faith prior to filing the motions in limine in an attempt to reach a stipulation on the evidence and other issues. (See Local Rule 3.57(a)(2).)

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In any case filed in this Department, if the parties are unable to settle their discovery disputes, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 128(a)(3), the court requests that they schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”) prior to filing any discovery motion. The court hears such conferences Monday through Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. unless it is in trial at which point it will reschedule the conference.

In any case filed in this Department, if the parties are unable to settle their discovery disputes, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 128(a)(3), the court requests that they schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”) prior to filing any discovery motion. The court hears such conferences Monday through Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. unless it is in trial at which point it will reschedule the conference.

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Not later than two days before the conclusion of evidence, the court will require counsel to meet and confer for the purpose of creating a final set of instructions.

Not later than two days before the conclusion of evidence, the court will require counsel to meet and confer for the purpose of creating a final set of instructions.

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Moving parties must reserve a hearing date through the online Court Reservation System before filing any motion, except motions in limine which are heard at the Final Status Conference.

Moving parties must secure a hearing date via the online Court Reservation System on the Superior Court of Los Angeles County website. Please see the “Online Services” section to find the civil Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.ca.gov to reserve a hearing date prior to filing any motion, except for motions in limine, which, by Local Rule, are heard during the Final Status Conference.

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All motion hearing dates in Department D must be reserved in advance through the Court Reservation System (CRS).

MOTIONS: All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance using the Court Reservation System (CRS).

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Counsel and self-represented parties must meet and confer no later than 11 court days before the Final Status Conference to prepare trial documents and binders, attempt stipulations (exhibit authenticity/admissibility, motions in limine, ultimate facts and legal issues), and discuss settlement.

No later than 11 court days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall meet and confer to do the following: (1) discuss and prepare the documents required in Sections 2.B-H below, and the Motions in Limine Binder, Exhibit Binders, and Trial Binder required in Sections 3-5 below, (2) discuss and make a good faith effort to stipulate to the authenticity and admissibility of each trial exhibit, (3) discuss and make a good faith effort to stipulate to resolve each motion in limine, (4) discuss and make a good faith effort to stipulate to ultimate facts and legal issues, and (5) discuss and make a good faith effort to settle the case.

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Motions in limine must be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference.

Motions in limine shall be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference.

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Counsel must comply with Local Rule 3.57 before filing any motions in limine.

Counsel shall comply with Local Rule 3.57 before filing any motions in limine.

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To advance a motion hearing date, a party must first actually reserve a hearing date via CRS and then proceed on an ex parte application to advance that date.

However, you must first actually reserve a hearing date, via CRS, and then proceed on an ex parte application to advance that date. (See Ex Partes, infra.)

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Parties must reserve a motion hearing date through the online Court Reservation System (CRS) before filing any motion papers.

As of January 4, 2016, parties must obtain and schedule a motion hearing date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Superior Court of Los Angeles County website. Go to "LA Court Online, Court Reservation System" at www.lacourt.ca.gov to reserve a date prior to filing any motion papers.

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Demurrers, motions to strike, and motions for judgment on the pleadings require a mandatory meet and confer with opposing counsel before filing.

MEET & CONFER REQUIREMENT FOR DEMURRERS, MOTIONS TO STRIKE AND MOTIONS FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS. Before filing any of these motions to challenge a complaint, the counsel for the moving party must meet and confer “in person or by telephone” with opposing counsel to discuss “whether an agreement can be reached that would resolve the objections to be raised by the demurrer.” CCP §§ 430.41, 435.5 and 439. This is a mandatory requirement.

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Before filing a demurrer, motion to strike, or motion for judgment on the pleadings, moving counsel must meet and confer in person or by telephone with opposing counsel — a mandatory requirement under CCP §§ 430.41, 435.5 and 439.

MEET & CONFER REQUIREMENT FOR DEMURRERS, MOTIONS TO STRIKE AND MOTIONS FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS. Before filing any of these motions to challenge a complaint, the counsel for the moving party must meet and confer “in person or by telephone” with opposing counsel to discuss “whether an agreement can be reached that would resolve the objections to be raised by the demurrer.” CCP §§ 430.41, 435.5 and 439. This is a mandatory requirement. It is not to be evaded.

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The IDC brief must be filed separately or jointly at least five (5) court days before the IDC, and failure to file it will result in the IDC being taken off calendar.

At least five (5) court days before the IDC, the parties MUST separately or jointly file a brief of no more than three (3) pages setting forth the issues in dispute and their respective positions. Failure to file the required IDC brief will result in the IDC being taken off calendar.

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A hearing must be reserved through the court reservation system for every motion.

A hearing must be reserved for any motion through the court reservation system.

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Parties must conduct an independent meet and confer before filing any motion to compel discovery.

The parties are required to conduct an independent meet and confer prior to the filing of a motion to compel discovery.

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The court requires the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties, with full authority to enter into a stipulation to resolve the discovery disputes at issue, to participate in the informal discovery conference with the court. Because an informal discovery conference is not a hearing on a motion, the court normally does not make any orders at the informal discovery conference unless the parties stipulate.

The court requires the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties, with full authority to enter into a stipulation to resolve the discovery disputes at issue, to participate in the informal discovery conference with the court. Because an informal discovery conference is not a hearing on a motion, the court normally does not make any orders at the informal discovery conference unless the parties stipulate.

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Failure to exchange or discuss a motion in limine may result in the court refusing to hear the motion.

Any failure by any party or counsel to exchange or discuss any motion in limine may result in the refusal of the court to hear any such motion in limine pursuant to applicable court rules.

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An Informal Discovery Conference is required before filing any discovery motion and must be scheduled by the moving party through the Court Reservation System.

An Informal Discovery Conference is required prior to filing ANY discovery motion. Informal Discovery Conferences are held Monday-Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Moving party shall schedule an Informal Discovery Conference by making a reservation through the Court Reservation System.

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All motions in Department 318 must be reserved through the Court Reservation System; motions are heard Monday–Friday at 8:30 a.m. and no written tentative ruling is issued.

All motions to be heard in Department 318 are to be reserved through the Court Reservation System. Follow the links Online Services – Court Reservation System (CRS) on the court's website. Motions are heard Monday- Friday and are set for hearing at 8:30 a.m. The Court does not issue a written tentative ruling.

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Counsel must meet and confer on all motions in limine, and boilerplate or form motions in limine are disfavored.

Boilerplate or form motions in limine are disfavored. Counsel shall meet and confer on all motions in limine.

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Moving parties must reserve a hearing date through the online Civil Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.org before filing any motion, except motions in limine, which are heard at the Final Status Conference.

Moving parties must secure a hearing date via the online Court Reservation System on the SCLAC website. Please see the "Online Services" section to find the Civil Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.org to reserve a hearing date prior to filing any motion, except for motions in limine, which, by local rule, are heard during the Final Status Conference.

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The Court generally will not hear discovery motions until an IDC is conducted, and motions filed before an IDC will be continued absent good cause.

The Court generally will not hear motions to compel further discovery, or the other above- described discovery motions until an IDC is conducted. Absent a showing of good cause, motions filed before an IDC is conducted will be continued until the date of or after the IDC, which the parties should schedule as soon as possible after the dispute emerges.

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Counsel and self-represented parties must meet and confer in person or by videoconference and attempt resolution before filing any motion in limine.

The parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall meet and confer in person or by videoconference to discuss the motion in limine prior to its filing and attempt to reach resolution of the issue.

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Before filing any discovery motion, including motions to compel further responses, parties must first meet and confer in good faith in person, by telephone, or by videoconference pursuant to CCP § 2016.040.

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 2016.040, the parties and counsel are ordered to meet and confer to make reasonable, good-faith efforts to informally resolve discovery disputes. Thus, should the parties wish to file a motion to compel further responses to discovery, or other discovery motions regarding depositions, subpoenas, protective orders, or otherwise, the parties must first meet and confer in good faith either in person or by telephone or videoconference.

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Motion hearing dates must be reserved via the Court Reservation System; oppositions and replies are due per statute.

Motions/Oppositions/Replies: Date reserved via the Court Reservation System / Oppositions and Replies per statute.

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Parties must reserve a motion date via the online CRS before filing any motion papers.

Parties must obtain a motion date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Court website “LA Court Online, Court Reservation System,” at www.lacourt.org to reserve a date prior to filing any motion papers.

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Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine per local rule.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Rule 3.57 requires the parties to meet and confer before filing any motion in limine.

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Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine under LA County Superior Court Rule 3.57.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Rule 3.57 requires the parties to meet and confer before filing any motion in limine.

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Demurrers must comply with CCP §430.41 meet-and-confer requirements; non-compliant demurrers will be taken off calendar.

Demurrers: Must comply with CCP §430.41 meet-and-confer requirements. Demurrers filed without proper meet and confer will be taken off calendar.

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All parties must meet and confer on all motions in limine before filing them, and failure to do so may result in the Court refusing to hear the motions.

All parties must meet and confer on all motions in limine prior to filing said motions. Failure by any party or counsel to exchange or discuss any motion in limine may result in the refusal by the Court to hear any such motion in limine, pursuant to applicable court rules. Boilerplate or form motions in limine are disfavored. See "Motions in Limine Best Practices."

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Parties must meet and confer or exchange information 15 court days before the Final Status Conference.

All parties shall meet and confer and/or exchange information at least fifteen (15) court days before the FSC as required by this order and Los Angeles County Court Rules, Rule 3.25(g).

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Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.

Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.

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Before discovery motions, trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by videoconference to resolve or narrow the dispute; merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.

The Court strongly discourages discovery motions and encourages informal resolution of discovery disputes. Trial counsel must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or videoconference to resolve or narrow the discovery dispute. Merely exchanging letters or emails is insufficient.

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Meet and confer per CRC 3.724 and 3.727 is required prior to each Case Management Conference.

Meet and confer per CRC 3.724 and 3.727 is required prior to each CMC.

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All parties must meet and confer in good faith to informally resolve discovery disputes before filing a discovery motion, and the court encourages informal resolution over motion practice.

The court encourages the parties’ counsel and self-represented litigants to informally resolve discovery disputes, instead of filing discovery motions. The court requires all parties to meet and confer in good faith to informally resolve all such disputes before filing a discovery motion.

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All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance via the Court Reservation System (CRS) at www.lacourt.ca.gov, and motions are heard Monday through Friday.

All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance on the Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.ca.gov, under "Online Services," "Civil," "Court Reservation System (CRS)." Motions are set for hearing Monday through Friday.

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Parties must meet and confer in good faith to resolve discovery disputes before filing a discovery motion.

The court requires all parties to meet and confer in good faith to informally resolve all such disputes before filing a discovery motion.

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Parties must meet and confer in person before filing joint trial documents.

PARTIES MUST MEET AND CONFER "IN PERSON", AND THEN FILE THE JOINT TRIAL DOCUMENTS AT LEAST FIVE COURT DAYS BEFORE THE FINAL STATUS CONFERENCE.

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Before a Motion to Compel Furthers is set for hearing, the moving party must confer with opposing counsel, obtain three available IDC dates (Tuesday or Thursday at 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.), contact the Court to schedule the IDC, and give notice.

First, prior to any Motion to Compel Furthers being set for hearing by the Court, the moving party shall confer with opposing counsel and obtain three available dates on either a Tuesday or a Thursday for an IDC at either 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m., and then contact the Court to schedule the IDC. Moving party shall also give notice.

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Motions to compel further require an informal discovery conference scheduled before the motion is set for hearing.

prior to any Motion to Compel Furthers being set for hearing by the Court, the moving party shall confer with opposing counsel and obtain three available dates on either a Tuesday or a Thursday for an IDC at either 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m., and then contact the Court to schedule the IDC.

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Ex parte applications related to law and motion matters require prior motion reservation in the Court Reservation System.

If the Ex Parte pertains to a Law and Motion matter, the Motion must be reserved in the Court Reservation System (or E-Court) prior to the Ex Parte filing.

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A hearing date must be reserved through CRS for every motion; motions are heard Monday through Thursday at 8:30 a.m. and Friday at 9:00 a.m.

You must reserve a hearing date for any motion through CRS. The Court hears motions Monday through Thursday at 8:30 a.m., and on Friday at 9:00 a.m.

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All motions require a hearing date reserved through CRS; motions are heard Mon-Thu 8:30 a.m., Fri 9:00 a.m.

You must reserve a hearing date for any motion through CRS. The Court hears motions Monday through Thursday at 8:30 a.m., and on Friday at 9:00 a.m.

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Filed motions to compel further will not receive a hearing date until the informal discovery conference (IDC) process is completed.

The filed motions to compel further will not receive a hearing date until the IDC process is completed.

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Counsel must meet and confer before filing the Joint Exhibit List to resolve foundation and admissibility objections, stipulating where feasible.

Counsel must meet and confer prior to filing of the Joint Exhibit List in an effort to resolve any objections as to the foundation and admissibility of exhibits, with stipulations as to foundation and admissibility where feasible.

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All parties are required to participate in an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) before any Motion to Compel Furthers.

The Court has the power to “amend and control its process and orders so as to make them conform to law and justice” pursuant to CCP § 128(a)(8), and therefore, the Court issues the following standing order requiring all parties to participate in an IDC to resolve any Motion to Compel Furthers.

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Lead counsel or other designated counsel with full authority must appear for any scheduled IDC as directed by the Court.

Fourth, lead counsel (or other designated counsel for the parties with full authority) are ordered to appear for any scheduled IDC as directed by the Court.

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If discovery disputes are resolved before the IDC date, the Moving Party must notify the Court and take both the IDC and any underlying motions to compel further off calendar as soon as possible.

If the parties resolve their discovery disputes before the IDC date, Moving Party shall notify the Court and take both the IDC and any underlying Motion to Compel Furthers off calendar as soon as possible.

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Counsel must meet and confer by telephone or video conference before the IDC to resolve all pending discovery disputes, in addition to the statutory meet and confer requirements, and should track when and how long they met.

Second, prior to the IDC, counsel must meet and confer, via telephone or video conference, in an effort to resolve all pending discovery disputes. Counsel are advised to keep track of when and for how long counsel met and conferred. This meet and confer is in addition to the standard meet and confer requirements set forth in the Code.

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If an ex parte application pertains to a law and motion matter, the underlying motion must be reserved in the Court Reservation System (or E-Court) before the ex parte is filed.

If the Ex Parte pertains to a Law and Motion matter, the Motion must be reserved in the Court Reservation System (or E-Court) prior to the Ex Parte filing.

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All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance via the Court Reservation System (CRS), and motions are heard Monday through Thursday at 8:30 a.m.

All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance on the Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.ca.gov, under “Online Services,” “Court Reservation System (CRS).” Motions are set for hearing Monday through Thursday at 8:30 a.m. The court encourages reserving non-discovery motion dates as soon as possible.

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Counsel must meet and confer verbally (telephone, video conference, Teams, Zoom, or in person) before filing any discovery motion, except a motion to compel initial responses to party discovery.

Should any party wish to file any discovery motion, other than a motion to compel initial responses to party discovery, at any time during the pendency of their case, counsel must first meet and confer verbally (i.e. by telephone, video conference, Teams, Zoom, or in person).

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Parties intending to file a summary judgment or summary adjudication motion must reserve a hearing date immediately, because dates fill quickly and may not be available at least 30 days before trial.

Any party who intends to file a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication must reserve a hearing date immediately because the reservation dates for such motions are limited on the Court Reservation System, they fill up fast, and the present reservation dates available for such motions are very close to the trial dates being set by the court. Do not wait until discovery has been completed to reserve a hearing date for a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication because, at a later date, hearing dates might not be available at least 30 days before the trial date set in your case.

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The court expects and encourages the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties to informally resolve discovery disputes, instead of using expensive and cumbersome discovery motions. The court first expects the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties to meet and confer to make a reasonable and good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery issue in dispute before filing a discovery motion.

The court expects and encourages the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties to informally resolve discovery disputes, instead of using expensive and cumbersome discovery motions. The court first expects the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties to meet and confer to make a reasonable and good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery issue in dispute before filing a discovery motion.

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Parties wishing to bring any discovery motion, including a motion to compel, must complete the prescribed meet-and-confer process.

Pursuant to the Court’s power to “amend and control its process and orders so as to make them conform to law and justice” (CCP § 128(a)(8)), the Court orders that parties who wish to bring any discovery motion (including motions to compel) must participate in the meet and confer process outlined below.

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Counsel with full authority must first meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by videoconference; written messages without a phone call do not satisfy the requirement.

First, the counsel for the parties with full authority must meet and confer in person or via telephone or videoconference to comply with the code requirements to “meet and confer.” Sending letters, emails or text messages without a phone call does not comply with the code requirements.

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Before demurrers, motions to strike, and motions for judgment on the pleadings, the parties must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by video conference—not by email, text, or letter—and file the required declaration.

The parties are reminded to “meet and confer” in person, via telephone or video conference (not via email, texts or letters) regarding demurrers, motions to strike and motions for judgment on the pleadings and to file the requisite declaration re same with the pleading motions.

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If the parties’ initial conference is unsuccessful, they must participate in an IDC with the Court, and lead or designated counsel with full authority must attend.

Second, if the in-person, telephone or video conference is not successful, then the parties must participate in another meet and confer with the Court in the form of what is referred to as an “informal discovery conference” or “IDC.” Lead or other designated counsel for the parties with full authority are ordered to participate in the IDC.

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If a discovery motion is filed before the IDC is completed, the moving party must promptly reserve an IDC after consulting opposing counsel and, if needed, continue the motion hearing until after the IDC.

If a motion has been filed (which the Court strongly discourages doing before an IDC has been completed), after consulting with opposing counsel regarding available dates, the moving party must make a prompt reservation for the IDC using the Court’s online reservation system and, if necessary, continue the hearing on the motion to a date after the IDC.

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Before scheduling an IDC, parties to a discovery dispute must confer person-to-person in real time by phone, videoconference, or in person.

Parties to a discovery dispute are therefore required to confer person-to-person in real time, either by phone, videoconference, or in person before scheduling an informal discovery conference.

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Trial counsel must hold a real-time meeting well before the final status conference regarding submission of joint trial readiness documents.

The Court requires a real-time meeting of trial counsel well before the final status conference concerning the submission of joint trial readiness documents. See LASC Rule 3.25 (g).

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The Court requires an informal discovery conference before a hearing on a pending motion to compel, and before filing a discovery motion if the parties agree.

The Court strongly encourages the resolution of discovery disputes without motion practice and requires informal discovery conferences before a hearing on a pending motion to compel or, if agreed to by the parties, before the filing of a discovery motion.

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Attorneys conducting the discovery conference must be familiar with the discovery at issue and have authority to make and accept proposals and stipulations.

The attorneys conducting the conference must be familiar with the discovery at issue and have the authority to make and accept proposals and appropriate stipulations to resolve the dispute.

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After a motion to compel is filed on an unresolved dispute, counsel must contact court staff to arrange a video IDC with Judge Traber before the hearing.

If the dispute remains unresolved and a motion to compel has been filed, counsel must contact the court staff to arrange an informal, video discovery conference (IDC) between counsel and Judge Traber before the hearing on the motion.

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Informal Discovery Conferences are not held in Department 506 (except rarely by special request), so motions to compel further discovery must be accompanied by a joint statement for discovery disputes per Exhibit A, along with a notice of motion and motion to schedule the hearing.

Informal Discovery Conferences (IDCs) are not conducted in Department 506 (except rarely by special request). You may file your motions to compel further discovery. However, the Court now requires the parties to also file a joint statement for discovery disputes (as outlined in Exhibit A) together with your motions. Please note that you still must file a notice of motion and motion to schedule your hearing date.

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Trial Counsel must meet and confer by telephone or video conference (or in person) to resolve or narrow discovery disputes before proceeding with a discovery motion.

Trial Counsel must meet and confer by telephone or video conference (or in person, when consistent with public health recommendations) to resolve or narrow further discovery disputes. If the disputes remain unresolved, Counsel may proceed with a motion.

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For motions to compel further responses, the moving party must meet and confer with opposing counsel, then reserve a hearing date and file a notice of motion and motion to secure the hearing date.

After meeting and conferring with opposing counsel, the moving party shall reserve a hearing date for the motion and file a notice of motion. A notice of motion and motion must be filed to secure a hearing date.

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Counsel and self-represented parties must meet and confer no later than 11 calendar days before the Final Status Conference to prepare required trial documents, attempt stipulations on exhibit authenticity/admissibility, motions in limine, and ultimate facts and legal issues, and attempt to settle the case.

No later than 11 calendar days before the Final Status Conference, the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties shall meet and confer to do the following: (1) discuss and prepare the documents required in Sections 3.B. – H., below, and the Motions in Limine Binder, Exhibit Binders, and Trial Binder required in Sections 3 - 5, below, (2) discuss and make a good faith effort to stipulate to the authenticity and admissibility of each Trial exhibit, (3) discuss and make a good faith effort to stipulate to resolve each motion in limine, (4) discuss and make a good faith effort to stipulate to ultimate facts and legal issues, and (5) discuss and make a good faith effort to settle the case.

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Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine per Local Rule 3.57.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Rule 3.57 requires the parties to meet and confer before filing any motion in limine.

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Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion in limine per LA County Superior Court Rule 3.57.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Rule 3.57 requires the parties to meet and confer before filing any motion in limine.

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Motions in limine must be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference.

Motions in limine shall be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference.

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Counsel must exhaust meet-and-confer efforts before filing a discovery motion.

The Court requires all counsel to exhaust meet and confer efforts before filing a discovery motion.

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A hearing date must be reserved through the court reservation system for every motion.

You must reserve a hearing date for any motion through the court reservation system.

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With the exception of motions to compel initial discovery responses, any party/counsel seeking to file a motion relating to any other form of discovery should also call Department 410 to schedule an MCC, so that the Court can facilitate your meet and confer efforts.

With the exception of motions to compel initial discovery responses, any party/counsel seeking to file a motion relating to any other form of discovery should also call Department 410 to schedule an MCC, so that the Court can facilitate your meet and confer efforts.

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Other than a motion to compel initial discovery responses, the failure to engage in a MCC prior to the hearing may result in the Court finding that the meet and confer efforts required by Code to have been insufficient, resulting in a continuance of the hearing on the motions until a MCC is held.

Other than a motion to compel initial discovery responses, the failure to engage in a MCC prior to the hearing may result in the Court finding that the meet and confer efforts required by Code to have been insufficient, resulting in a continuance of the hearing on the motions until a MCC is held.

CRITICAL

Parties filing more than 10 motions in limine must contact Department 410 to schedule a Motions in Limine Conference before the filing deadline, and parties are strongly discouraged from filing more than 5 contested motions in limine.

Any party/counsel seeking to file in excess of 10 motions in limine shall contact Department 410 to schedule a Motions in Limine Conference before doing so. This conference must occur prior to the deadline for filing the motions. The parties/counsel are strongly discouraged from filing more than 5 contested motions in limine. The parties/counsel are strongly encouraged to stipulate to uncontested motions.

CRITICAL

With the exception of motions to compel initial discovery responses, any party/counsel seeking to file a motion relating to any other form of discovery should also call Department 410 to schedule an MCC, so that the Court can facilitate your meet and confer efforts. Prior to your call, please have at least 3 possible dates for the MCC that work for all counsel/self-represented parties.

With the exception of motions to compel initial discovery responses, any party/counsel seeking to file a motion relating to any other form of discovery should also call Department 410 to schedule an MCC, so that the Court can facilitate your meet and confer efforts. Prior to your call, please have at least 3 possible dates for the MCC that work for all counsel/self-represented parties.

CRITICAL

The Court expects and encourages counsel and any self-represented parties to informally resolve discovery disputes, instead of using expensive and cumbersome discovery motions. Thus, counsel and any self- represented parties shall meet and confer on the phone, by video, or in person, to make a reasonable and good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery issue in dispute.

The Court expects and encourages counsel and any self-represented parties to informally resolve discovery disputes, instead of using expensive and cumbersome discovery motions. Thus, counsel and any self- represented parties shall meet and confer on the phone, by video, or in person, to make a reasonable and good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery issue in dispute.

CRITICAL

Everyone attending the MCC must have full authority to enter into stipulations, and agreements will be reduced to an order or confirmed in writing.

At the MCC, all present at the MCC must have full authority to enter into stipulations about the pending dispute. If there is agreement from the parties/counsel to do so, the Court will reduce the stipulations into an order. Otherwise, the Court will request the parties/counsel to confirm any agreements made at the MCC in writing and to proceed accordingly.

CRITICAL

Omnibus discovery motions (multiple sets/types of discovery in one motion) prohibited without prior written leave.

The Court does not accept omnibus discovery motions without prior written leave of this Court. An omnibus discovery motion is a motion that seeks to compel responses to more than one set of discovery and/or more than one type of discovery in a single motion.

CRITICAL

Motions in limine may not seek dispositive relief that should be requested via summary judgment/adjudication or judgment on pleadings.

Motions in limine shall not be used to seek dispositive orders that should have been sought through a motion for summary judgment, summary adjudication or judgment on the pleadings.

CRITICAL

Parties filing more than 10 motions in limine must schedule a pre-filing conference with Department 410.

Any party/counsel seeking to file in excess of 10 motions in limine shall contact Department 410 to schedule a Motions in Limine Conference before doing so. This conference must occur prior to the deadline for filing the motions.

CRITICAL

Parties must meet and confer in good faith prior to filing motions in limine.

The parties/counsel MUST meet and confer in good faith prior to filing the motions in limine in an attempt to reach a stipulation on the evidence and other evidentiary issues. A simple exchange of letters that identify the motions to be filed is not a good faith meet and confer. Failure to meet and confer in good faith may result in a summary denial of the motion.

CRITICAL

Parties must meet and confer in good faith before filing motions in limine, and failure to do so may result in summary denial of the motion.

The parties/counsel MUST meet and confer in good faith prior to filing the motions in limine in an attempt to reach a stipulation on the evidence and other evidentiary issues. A simple exchange of letters that identify the motions to be filed is not a good faith meet and confer. Failure to meet and confer in good faith may result in a summary denial of the motion.

CRITICAL

Counsel and any self-represented parties with full authority to stipulate must participate in the informal discovery conference.

The Court requires the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties, with full authority to enter into a stipulation to resolve the discovery disputes at issue, to participate in the informal discovery conference with the Court.

CRITICAL

Counsel for the parties must appear in person in court for the informal discovery conference.

The Court requires that counsel for the parties appear in person in court for the IDC.

CRITICAL

Counsel and self-represented parties must first meet and confer in a reasonable, good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery dispute before pursuing discovery motions, and an exchange of position-taking emails alone is not ordinarily sufficient.

The Court expects the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties first to meet and confer to make a reasonable and good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery issue in dispute. The mere exchange of position-taking emails would not ordinarily be enough to satisfy this expectation.

CRITICAL

Motions in limine must be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference.

Motions in limine shall be noticed for hearing at the Final Status Conference.

CRITICAL

All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance via the Court Reservation System (CRS) at www.lacourt.ca.gov.

All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance on the Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.ca.gov, under "Online Services," "Civil," "Court Reservation System (CRS)."

CRITICALCivil cases

An Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) is expected to occur before the hearing on any discovery-related motion.

The Court expects that an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) will occur before the hearing on any motion relating to a discovery dispute.

CRITICALCivil cases

Trial counsel must meet in person or by telephone or video conference well before the FSC to address the submission of joint trial readiness documents.

The Court requires trial counsel to meet in person or by telephone or video conference well before the FSC concerning the submission of joint trial readiness documents. Local Rule 3.25(g).

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must make good faith efforts to meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by video conference to resolve or narrow discovery disputes (CCP § 2016.040).

faith efforts to meet and confer in person, by telephone or by video conference, to resolve or narrow the discovery dispute. (See CCP § 2016.040.)

CRITICAL

Should the filing of a motion become necessary, the moving party must obtain and schedule a motion hearing date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Superior Court of Los Angeles County website. The parties may choose their own hearing dates, Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m.

Should the filing of a motion become necessary, the moving party must obtain and schedule a motion hearing date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Superior Court of Los Angeles County website. The parties may choose their own hearing dates, Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m.

CRITICAL

Parties must meet and confer before filing any motion and must avoid unnecessary, delaying, or purely tactical motions.

The parties shall meet and confer before filing any motion and avoid filing an unnecessary motion or one which is designed to delay the proceedings or solely for tactical reasons.

CRITICALCivil cases

Moving parties must reserve a hearing date through the online Court Reservation System (CRS) before filing any motion, except motions in limine.

Moving parties must secure a hearing date via the online Court Reservation System (CRS) on the Los Angeles Superior Court website. Please see the "Online Services" section to find the civil Court Reservation System at www.lacourt.ca.gov to reserve a hearing date prior to filing any motion, except for motions in limine, which are heard on the first day of trial which is normally a Friday (with jury selection to begin the following Monday).

CRITICALCivil cases

Motions in limine are to be set for hearing at the FSC, and should be filed to be heard on statutory notice, in accord with Code of Civil Procedure sections 1005(b) and 1013 and Local Rule 3.25(f)(2). While the Court typically will defer formal hearing on motions in limine on the first day of trial, the parties should be prepared at the FSC to discuss the content with the Court and efforts to resolve disputed motions in limine.

Motions in limine are to be set for hearing at the FSC, and should be filed to be heard on statutory notice, in accord with Code of Civil Procedure sections 1005(b) and 1013 and Local Rule 3.25(f)(2). While the Court typically will defer formal hearing on motions in limine on the first day of trial, the parties should be prepared at the FSC to discuss the content with the Court and efforts to resolve disputed motions in limine.

WARNINGCivil cases

If unable to resolve a discovery dispute, parties should schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) before filing any discovery motion.

If the parties are unable to resolve their discovery disputes, the Court requests that the parties schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”) prior to filing any discovery motion.

WARNING

Counsel intending to file a demurrer should review the new requirements, including meet and confer requirements, set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 430.41, and rethink whether a demurrer is

Counsel intending to file a demurrer should review the new requirements, including meet and confer requirements, set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 430.41, and rethink whether a demurrer is

WARNING

Counsel intending to file a demurrer should review the new requirements, including meet and confer requirements, set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 430.41

Counsel intending to file a demurrer should review the new requirements, including meet and confer requirements, set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 430.41

WARNING

Parties must exhaust in-person or phone meet and confer efforts before filing discovery motions.

DISCOVERY MOTIONS: The Court strongly discourages discovery motions and requires the parties to exhaust meet and confer efforts before filing discovery motions. “Meet and confer” in Department 51 means in person or via phone. A letter or email does not suffice.

WARNING

The court will review the request and issue an order granting or denying the request. If granted, the clerk will schedule an IDC. The IDC should eliminate any need for a motion. Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.

The court will review the request and issue an order granting or denying the request. If granted, the clerk will schedule an IDC. The IDC should eliminate any need for a motion. Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.

WARNING

Counsel attending the CMC must know the case and be prepared to discuss all issues identified in CRC Rule 3.727.

Counsel attending the CMC must be knowledgeable about the case and be prepared to discuss all the issues set forth in CRC Rule 3.727.

WARNING

Before filing a discovery motion, trial counsel should meet and confer in person to resolve or narrow the dispute, as the court strongly discourages discovery motions.

The court strongly discourages discovery motions and encourages informal resolution of discovery disputes. The rules governing discovery are very clear, and virtually all disputes can be resolved through communication and good faith discussion. Before filing a discovery motion, trial counsel (meaning the lawyers who will try the case) should meet and confer in person to resolve or at least narrow the dispute.

WARNING

Parties should meet and confer before filing any motion and avoid unnecessary or tactical-delay motions.

The parties should meet and confer before filing any motion and avoid filing any unnecessary motion for one which is designed to delay the proceedings or filed solely for tactical reasons.

WARNING

Before filing a discovery motion, trial counsel (meaning the lawyers who will try the case) should meet and confer in person to resolve or at least narrow the dispute.

Before filing a discovery motion, trial counsel (meaning the lawyers who will try the case) should meet and confer in person to resolve or at least narrow the dispute.

WARNING

Parties must comply with the Court's Informal Discovery Conference Order in connection with discovery motions.

The parties are ordered to comply with the Court's Informal Discovery Conference Order, which is attached hereto.

WARNING

Failure to meet and confer on motions in limine may result in the Court refusing to hear the motion.

Any failure by any party or counsel to exchange or discuss any motions in limine may result in the refusal of the Court to hear any such motion in limine, pursuant to applicable court rules.

WARNING

If a discovery dispute remains unresolved after meet and confer, counsel may request an Informal Discovery Conference by filing form LACIV094, and the court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process concludes absent good cause.

If the dispute remains unresolved, counsel can request an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) by filing an IDC request [LACIV094]. The Court will review the request and issue an order granting or denying the request. If granted, the Courtroom Assistant (CA) will schedule an IDC. The IDC should eliminate any need for a motion. Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.

WARNING

An informal discovery conference (IDC) is not required before filing a motion to compel further responses but is strongly encouraged, and the court strongly discourages discovery motions.

The court strongly discourages discovery motions and encourages informal resolution of discovery disputes. To this end, while the Court does not require an informal discovery conference (“IDC”) prior to the filing a motion to compel further responses, IDCs are strongly encouraged.

WARNING

Before scheduling an IDC, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute should meet and confer by telephone, videoconference, or in person and make a good faith attempt to resolve the dispute; if unresolved, moving counsel should contact the judicial assistant to schedule the IDC.

Prior to scheduling an IDC, counsel with authority to compromise the dispute should meet and confer by telephone, videoconference or in person and make a good faith attempt to resolve the discovery dispute without the assistance of the Court. If the dispute cannot be resolved, moving counsel should contact the judicial assistant to schedule an IDC.

WARNING

If the responding/objecting party declines to extend the motion-to-compel deadline, the moving party may file an ex parte application to set an IDC and/or calendar a hearing on the motion to compel.

If the responding/objecting party declines to extend the deadline to file a motion to compel, then the moving party may file an ex parte application to set an IDC and/or to calendar a hearing on the motion to compel.

WARNING

If discovery disputes cannot be informally resolved, the Court requests the parties schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (sentence continues beyond this excerpt).

If the parties are unable to settle their discovery disputes, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 128(a)(3), the Court requests that they schedule an Informal Discovery Conference

WARNING

In jury trials, parties must meet and confer before the FSC regarding proposed additional court voir dire questions tailored to the case type.

The parties must meet and confer prior to the FSC regarding additional proposed questions for the Court to ask that are tailored to the type of case, without attempting to precondition prospective jury members to favor one side or the other.

WARNING

Parties must meet and confer before the FSC to agree on any stipulations of fact that may be read to the Jury.

The parties are to meet and confer before the FSC to agree on any stipulations of fact that may be read to the Jury.

WARNING

Parties must meet and confer before the FSC to resolve exhibit objections and attempt stipulations to authenticity, foundation, and/or admission, with the Court expecting most exhibits to be stipulated.

The parties are to meet and confer before the FSC to resolve objections and to attempt to stipulate to authenticity, foundation and/or admission of exhibits. The Court expects that most if not all exhibits will be stipulated to for admission, or at least as to authenticity and foundation. To the extent possible, the Court expects to resolve any final objections at the time of the FSC, to avoid protracted arguments.

WARNING

Before filing a discovery motion on an unresolved dispute, the parties are requested to schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (heard Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.) by filing a Form LACIV-094 request describing the discovery at issue, the legal authorities, and any applicable statutory deadlines.

If the dispute remains unresolved, and the deadline to file a motion to compel has not lapsed, the Court requests that the parties schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”) prior to filing any discovery motion. The Court hears such conferences Mondays and Wednesdays starting 10:00 a.m., unless it is in trial at which point the Court will reschedule the conference. The parties can reserve IDCs on the Court Reservation System and are instructed to file their Request for an IDC using Form LACIV-094. The IDC Request Form should include information about the discovery at issue, and list the legal authorities relied upon by parties to compel or resist discovery. When filing a request, please indicate whether any statutory deadlines apply and the specific date by which a motion must be filed.

WARNING

Parties must meet and confer in good faith before filing a discovery motion, and either party may request an informal discovery conference before filing if both agree.

The court expects the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties first to meet and confer to make a reasonable and good faith attempt to informally resolve each discovery issue in dispute. If the parties do not resolve their dispute by meeting and conferring but the parties mutually agree that an informal discovery conference might help, either party may request before filing a discovery motion that the court conduct an informal discovery conference to discuss the dispute.

WARNINGCivil cases

If the meet-and-confer does not resolve the discovery dispute, the parties are encouraged (but not required) to schedule an Informal Discovery Conference before filing a motion to compel.

If the parties cannot resolve the issue, they are encouraged to schedule an IDC before filing any motion to compel.

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties are urged (not required) to schedule an Informal Discovery Conference before filing motions to compel further discovery responses.

Parties seeking to compel further responses to discovery are urged to schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) before even filing their motions.

WARNINGCivil cases

Reservation requestors should immediately cancel the CRS reservation as soon as they realize the motion hearing or other reserved proceeding (such as an Informal Discovery Conference) will not be necessary.

As soon as a reservation requestor realizes that a motion hearing, or other proceeding requiring a reservation, such as in Informal Discovery Conference, will not be necessary, the reservation requestor should immediately use CRS to cancel the reservation for the motion hearing, or other proceeding requiring a reservation.

WARNING

The Court strongly discourages discovery motions, and parties should meet and confer in person, by phone, or by videoconference to resolve or narrow the dispute before filing one.

2. Discovery Motions: The Court strongly discourages discovery motions and encourages informal resolution of discovery disputes. The rules governing discovery are very clear, and virtually all disputes can be resolved through communication and good faith discussion. Before filing a discovery motion, the parties should meet and confer in person, by phone or by videoconference to resolve or at least narrow the dispute.

WARNING

Parties should meet and confer before filing discovery motions; discovery motions are strongly discouraged.

2. Discovery Motions: The Court strongly discourages discovery motions and encourages informal resolution of discovery disputes. The rules governing discovery are very clear, and virtually all disputes can be resolved through communication and good faith discussion. Before filing a discovery motion, the parties should meet and confer in person, by phone or by videoconference to resolve or at least narrow the dispute.

WARNING

The court strongly recommends (but does not require) an informal discovery conference before or after filing discovery motions.

The court strongly recommends having an informal discovery conference prior to, or after, filing of discovery motions.

WARNING

The court strongly encourages an informal discovery conference before filing a motion to compel; contact the court to schedule one (typically Mondays at 1:30, in person or by LACourtConnect).

The court strongly encourages parties to engage in an informal discovery conference prior to filing a motion to compel. In many instances such a conference may efficiently obviate a discovery motion (or at least narrow the issues). Contact the court to schedule an informal discovery conference, which may be attended in person or by LACourtConnect. Informal discovery conferences are typically held on Mondays at 1:30.

WARNING

The Court prefers no more than five motions in limine per party; parties should meet and confer before filing, and if proposed MILs exceed five per party without stipulation, the Court encourages an informal conference with Judge Boxer at least 30 days before the FSC.

The Court prefers each party file no more than five (5) motions in limine. Parties should meet and confer prior to filing motions in limine to reach stipulations as to evidence and other issues. If the parties cannot reach a stipulation to settle the dispute, and the remaining proposed motions in limine exceed five per party, the Court encourages the parties to schedule an informal conference with Judge Boxer to discuss the issues at least 30 days before the FSC.

WARNING

Absent good cause, the Court will conduct the Informal Discovery Conference before hearing the discovery motion.

Absent a showing of good cause, the Court will conduct the IDC before hearing the motion.

WARNINGCivil cases

A defendant seeking redacted records must first meet and confer in good faith with plaintiff and, if unresolved, the parties must comply with the General Order's Informal Discovery Conference procedure.

Should a defendant wish to obtain the subject redacted records, defendant shall contact plaintiff to meet and confer in good faith, to resolve the related issues. If parties are unable to resolve the issues and defendant still desires to obtain the subject records, the parties shall comply with the provisions of the General Order regarding an Informal Discovery Conference.

WARNING

soon as practicable prior to the hearing on a motion if the matter has settled, or the motion is withdrawn or unopposed. If a moving party takes a motion off the Court's calendar, the moving party should notify the court immediately and should remove the item from the Court's calendar on CRS. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1304(b).)

soon as practicable prior to the hearing on a motion if the matter has settled, or the motion is withdrawn or unopposed. If a moving party takes a motion off the Court's calendar, the moving party should notify the court immediately and should remove the item from the Court's calendar on CRS. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1304(b).)

WARNING

Before filing a discovery motion, trial counsel (meaning the lawyers who will try the case) should meet and confer in person, by phone, or by videoconference to resolve, or at least narrow the dispute.

Before filing a discovery motion, trial counsel (meaning the lawyers who will try the case) should meet and confer in person, by phone, or by videoconference to resolve, or at least narrow the dispute.

WARNING

The parties should meet and confer before filing any motion and avoid filing any motion which is designed to delay the proceedings or filed solely for tactical reasons.

The parties should meet and confer before filing any motion and avoid filing any motion which is designed to delay the proceedings or filed solely for tactical reasons.

WARNINGCivil cases

The trial attorneys should meet and confer before generating unnecessary motions in limine.

The trial attorneys should meet and confer before generating unnecessary motions in limine.

WARNINGCivil cases

The Court does not hold informal discovery conferences, so parties should not expect a pre-motion conference for discovery disputes.

The Court does not conduct informal discovery conferences (IDC).

WARNING

The court will factor a party's failure to request an IDC or to stipulate to extend the motion filing deadline into its sanctions analysis on a motion to compel.

The court will consider a party's failure to request an IDC and/or failure to stipulate to extend the time for filing of a motion to compel so that an IDC may be held when contemplating appropriate sanctions on the motion.

WARNINGCivil cases

IDCs are set at 1:30 PM or 3:00 PM if the Court is not in trial, and counsel must appear in person unless their office is over 40 miles from the Pasadena courthouse.

The Court sets IDCs at 1:30 PM or 3:00 PM, if the Court is not in trial. Counsel must appear in person for the IDC, unless counsel's office is over 40 miles from the Pasadena

WARNING

Counsel may request an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) via form LACIV094 before moving on a discovery dispute, and absent good cause the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process concludes.

If the dispute remains unresolved, counsel may request an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) by filing an IDC request [LACIV094] See https://www.lacourt.org/forms/pdf/LACIV094.pdf. The court will review the request and issue an order granting or denying the request. If granted, the clerk will schedule an IDC. The IDC should eliminate any need for a motion. Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.

WARNING

Parties should plan ahead because reserving a hearing date for a summary judgment/adjudication motion can take up to 4 months.

Plan ahead. It may take up to 4 months to reserve a date for MSJ/MSAI.

WARNING

If applicable, counsel are to meet and confer on the number of "sides" for purposes of calculating peremptory challenges during jury selection to discuss at the FSC

If applicable, counsel are to meet and confer on the number of "sides" for purposes of calculating peremptory challenges during jury selection to discuss at the FSC

WARNING

Motions in limine may be heard at the Final Status Conference unless the Court orders otherwise (LR 3.25(f)).

Motions in limine may be heard at the Final Status Conference unless the Court orders otherwise. LR 3.25(f).

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties must resolve discovery disputes courteously and engage in meaningful meet and confer, which the Court will review for sufficiency.

The Court expects the parties to resolve discovery disputes among themselves in a courteous, reasonable, and professional manner. The Court emphasizes meaningful meet and confer and will carefully review the meet and confer declaration to determine its sufficiency.

WARNINGCivil cases

Failure to comply with CCP § 430.41 or an insufficient meet and confer may result in the demurrer being taken off calendar or the hearing continued.

Failure to comply with CCP § 430.41 or a determination by the Court that the meet and confer process was insufficient, may be grounds to take the demurrer off calendar or continue the hearing to allow for a meaningful meet and confer.

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel with decision-making authority must attend the informal discovery conference.

Counsel with decision-making authority must attend the IDC.

WARNING

An informal discovery conference is strongly encouraged before filing a motion to compel further responses to written discovery, but is no longer required.

The court strongly encourages the parties to schedule an informal discovery conference ("IDC") before filing a motion to compel further responses to written discovery, but IDCs are no longer required.

WARNING

Parties should meet and confer before filing any motion and avoid filing motions designed to delay the proceedings or filed solely for tactical reasons.

The parties should meet and confer before filing any motion and avoid filing any motion which is designed to delay the proceedings or filed solely for tactical reasons.

WARNING

Before filing a discovery motion, trial counsel should meet and confer in person, by phone, or by videoconference to resolve or narrow the dispute; the court strongly discourages discovery motions.

The court strongly discourages discovery motions and encourages informal resolution of discovery disputes. The rules governing discovery are very clear, and virtually all disputes can be resolved through communication and good faith discussion. Before filing a discovery motion, trial counsel (meaning the lawyers who will try the case) should meet and confer in person, by phone, or by videoconference to resolve, or at least narrow the dispute.

WARNING

If a discovery dispute remains unresolved, the moving party should request an Informal Discovery Conference via Form LACIV094 with three agreed dates; IDCs are held at 11 a.m., the Court may continue discovery motions filed before an IDC, and no IDC is needed before a motion to compel initial discovery.

If the dispute remains unresolved after good faith attempts at resolution, the moving party should request an IDC by using Form LACIV094 available at https://www.lacourt.org/forms/pdf/LACIV094.pdf. The Court conducts IDCs at 11 a.m. The request should include three possible dates agreed upon by the parties. If the request is granted, the clerk will schedule an IDC. The Court may continue any discovery motion filed before an IDC has been conducted. An IDC is not necessary before filing a motion to compel initial discovery.

WARNING

Parties should meet and confer, preferably through a conversation rather than an exchange of emails or letters, before filing any motion.

The parties should meet and confer—preferably, through a conversation, not simply an exchange of emails or letters—before filing any motion.

WARNING

Parties are strongly encouraged (but not required) to participate in an informal discovery conference before filing any motion to compel, motion to quash, or motion for a protective order.

Thus, the Court strongly encourages parties to participate in an informal discovery conference before filing any motion to compel further discovery responses (including a motion to compel, motion to quash, or motion for a protective order).

WARNING

Before the Final Status Conference, parties must meet and confer to resolve evidentiary issues and avoid filing unnecessary Motions in Limine (Local Rule 8.92(a)).

Prior to the Final Status Conference date, the parties are instructed to meet and confer to resolve evidentiary issues to avoid filing unnecessary Motions in Limine. Local Rule 8.92(a).

WARNINGCivil cases

If discovery issues remain unresolved after the informal conference, counsel may reserve the first available hearing date through CRS.

In the event discovery issues are not resolved, counsel may then reserve the first available hearing date on the Court’s Online Reservation System (CRS).

WARNINGCivil cases

Motions in limine will be heard on the first day of trial or later at the Court’s discretion.

Motions-in-limine will be heard on the first day of trial (or soon thereafter at the discretion of the Court).

WARNING

An informal discovery conference is encouraged but not required before filing a discovery motion.

The Court strongly encourages the parties to request an IDC if there is a discovery dispute, but there is no requirement to hold an IDC prior to filing a discovery motion.

WARNING

Routine MILs (e.g., to exclude speculative evidence, non-expert opinion, insurance/settlement evidence, or unproduced evidence) should generally not be drafted and should not survive meet and confer.

The following MILs usually should never be drafted or at least not survive meet and confer because counsel should not disagree: a) Exclude speculative evidence. b) Exclude expert opinion from non-experts. c) Confine experts to the area of their disclosure. d) Bar evidence of insurance coverage, prior settlements. e) Bar evidence not produced in discovery. f) Seeking bifurcation of punitive damages (it's automatic on request) or to exclude the finances of a party in the liability phase. g) Witnesses to be disclosed in advance. h) Exclude percipient witnesses from trial before they have testified.

WARNING

Before filing a post-trial motion, parties are asked to meet and confer, and if unresolved, the Court may hold a conference call with all counsel arranged through the courtroom clerk.

The parties are asked to meet and confer prior to filing a post- trial motion. If the parties are unable to resolve their dispute, The Court may be available for a conference call with ALL counsel to help informally resolve a dispute before a motion is filed. If you would like to set-up a conference call, please contact the Courtroom clerk at: 562-256-2237.

WARNING

Trial counsel should meet and confer before filing a discovery motion.

Before filing a discovery motion, trial counsel should meet and confer in person, by phone, or by videoconference to resolve, or at least narrow the dispute.

WARNING

Before filing a discovery motion, counsel should meet and confer by any means, and the Court will participate in an informal discovery conference (IDC) upon request of all counsel.

Before filing a discovery motion, trial counsel should meet and confer in person, by phone, or by videoconference to resolve, or at least narrow the dispute. The Court is amenable to participating in informal discovery conferences (IDC) upon request of all counsel.

WARNING

Motions in limine will be heard at the time of the Final Status Conference unless otherwise ordered.

Unless otherwise ordered, motions in limine will be heard at the time of the FSC. (See Local Rule 3.25(f)(2).)

WARNING

The court encourages counsel and self-represented parties to hold an informal discovery conference before filing a discovery motion.

To save the parties the time and expense of preparing a discovery motion and opposition papers, the court encourages the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties to schedule and conduct an informal discovery conference before a discovery motion is filed.

WARNING

If the parties are unable to resolve their discovery disputes, the Court requests that the parties schedule an Informal Discovery Conference ("IDC") prior to filing any discovery motion. Scheduling or participating in an IDC does not extend any deadlines for filing discovery motions. The parties are instructed to file their Request for an IDC using Form LACIV-094.

If the parties are unable to resolve their discovery disputes, the Court requests that the parties schedule an Informal Discovery Conference ("IDC") prior to filing any discovery motion. Scheduling or participating in an IDC does not extend any deadlines for filing discovery motions. The parties are instructed to file their Request for an IDC using Form LACIV-094.

WARNINGCivil cases

The court strongly recommends that parties discuss pleadings challenges informally and stipulate to amended pleadings before filing demurrers or motions challenging the pleadings.

Many pleadings challenges can be resolved informally before the expenditure of time and money to file demurrer or motion papers. The court recommends strongly that the parties take the time and make the effort to discuss these matters, and to stipulate to the filing of amended pleadings where feasible.

WARNINGCivil cases

The court strongly recommends (but does not require) that parties engage in the Informal Discovery Conference process before filing any discovery motion.

The court requests and recommends that parties engage in the IDC process before filing any discovery motion. This is a strong recommendation. However, the court does not require an IDC as a predicate to the filing of a discovery motion.

WARNING

Parties must meet and confer on all motions in limine before filing; failure may result in motion not being heard.

All parties must meet and confer on all motions in limine prior to filing said motions. Failure by any party or counsel to exchange or discuss any motion in limine may result in the refusal by the Court to hear any such motion in limine, pursuant to applicable court rules.

WARNING

Demurrers must comply with CCP §430.41 meet-and-confer requirements or they will be taken off calendar.

Demurrers: Must comply with CCP §430.41 meet-and-confer requirements. Demurrers filed without proper meet and confer will be taken off calendar.

WARNING

Parties must meet and confer by phone or in person before filing discovery motions; letters or emails do not satisfy the requirement.

Discovery Motions: Strongly discouraged. Parties must meet and confer by phone or in person before filing. Letters/emails do not satisfy the meet-and-confer requirement.

WARNING

Parties must meet and confer by phone or in person before filing discovery motions; letters/emails are insufficient.

Discovery Motions: Strongly discouraged. Parties must meet and confer by phone or in person before filing. Letters/emails do not satisfy the meet-and-confer requirement.

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties must comply with the Court's Informal Discovery Conference Order, available at www.lacourt.ca.gov, for motions to compel further discovery and informal discovery conferences.

the parties are ordered to comply with the Court's Informal Discovery Conference Order, which may be found at www.lacourt.ca.gov.

WARNINGCivil cases

IDC sessions are informal and may not be transcribed without prior Court approval.

IDC sessions are informal and shall not be transcribed without prior Court approval.

WARNINGCivil cases

If the Court finds that the parties collectively have raised more than a handful of objections (10 or less), the Court may order the parties to meet and confer in person or via telephone to resolve the objections before the Court considers the motion.

If the Court finds that the parties collectively have raised more than a handful of objections (10 or less), the Court may order the parties to meet and confer in person or via telephone to resolve the objections before the Court considers the motion.

WARNING

The Court may hold an informal conference to resolve pleadings disputes without motion practice; when held, attending attorneys must be familiar with the pleadings and have authority to make and accept proposals and stipulations, though conferences are not required in every instance.

In cases where the parties disagree over the specificity or factual sufficiency of the pleadings, the Court often finds it helpful to conduct an informal conference to discuss these issues. The purpose of the conference is to assist the parties in reaching an agreement on whether and how the pleadings are to be revised without having to engage in motion practice. The attorneys attending the pleadings conference must be familiar with the pleadings and have the authority to make and accept proposals and appropriate stipulations to resolve the dispute. The Court recognizes that not all pleadings disputes are amenable to this procedure and does not require pleadings conferences in every instance.

WARNING

Counsel should meet and confer in person to resolve or at least narrow a dispute before filing a discovery motion.

Before filing a discovery motion, counsel should meet and confer in person to resolve or at least narrow the dispute.

WARNING

Informal Discovery Conferences are not required and may not be scheduled unless specifically authorized by the Court.

Informal Discovery Conferences (IDCs) are not required and may not be scheduled unless specifically authorized by the Court.

WARNING

The parties are encouraged to schedule an IDC before filing a discovery motion, and absent good cause the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before an IDC is conducted (sentence truncated across page break).

The Court requires all discovery motion, and absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before an informal discovery conference (IDC) is conducted. Accordingly, the parties are encouraged to schedule an IDC before incurring the expense of filing a discovery motion.

WARNING

Parties planning summary judgment/adjudication motions should expedite discovery and reserve hearing dates early, because CRS reservation slots are limited and hearing dates may be unavailable within 30 days of trial.

Any party expecting to file a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication should press the discovery process forward swiftly to be able to prepare its motion and reserve a hearing date sufficiently in advance of the scheduled trial date. Reservation dates for such motions are limited on the Court Reservation System and hearing dates might not be available at least 30 days before the trial date set in the case.

INFO

discovery conference (IDC) prior to the filing of any discovery motion. After completion of the mandatory good faith meet and confer process, parties can request an informal discovery conference.

discovery conference (IDC) prior to the filing of any discovery motion. After completion of the mandatory good faith meet and confer process, parties can request an informal discovery conference.

INFOCivil cases

Parties moving to compel further discovery responses are encouraged to schedule an Informal Discovery Conference before the hearing, but doing so does not extend the motion filing deadline and is entirely at the Court's discretion.

Parties seeking to compel further responses to discovery are encouraged to attempt to schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) before the hearing on their motions. Scheduling the IDC does not extend the time to file a motion to compel further responses to discovery.

INFO

The IDC (informal discovery conference) process is not expected to be used for third-party discovery disputes.

The Court does not expect parties to use the IDC process for third-party discovery disputes.

INFO

The court encourages reserving motion dates as early as possible (especially summary judgment/adjudication motions), but failure to timely reserve is not irreparable harm.

The court encourages reserving motion dates as soon as possible, particularly Motions for Summary Judgment or Summary Adjudication. Failing to timely reserve a motion date does not constitute irreparable harm.

INFO

Motions in limine are heard at the time of the FSC rather than on a separate hearing date.

Motions in limine will be heard at the time of the FSC. (See Local Rule 3.25(f)(2).)

INFOCivil cases

The court may rule on ex parte applications from chambers without hearing oral argument.

Pursuant General Order 2020-GEN-018-00 and Code of Civil Procedure § 166(a)(l), the court may rule from chambers and may not necessarily hear oral argument for an ex parte application for relief.

INFO

Informal Discovery Conferences are encouraged but not required before filing a discovery motion, though the Court may order an IDC on its own motion before hearing an already-filed discovery motion.

The Court encourages the use of Informal Discovery Conferences ("IDCs") but does not require that the parties conduct an IDC prior to filing a discovery motion. However, counsel should be aware that in some circumstances, the Court will order an IDC on its own motion before holding a hearing on discovery motions that have already been filed.

INFO

Parties are encouraged to schedule an Informal Discovery Conference before filing a discovery motion if dispute is unresolved.

If the dispute remains unresolved, and the deadline to file a motion to compel has not lapsed, the Court requests that the parties schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”) prior to filing any discovery motion.

INFOCivil cases

Parties interested in an MSC should first discuss the matter between themselves and then discuss the matter with the Court, either at a hearing or by means of an ex parte application.

Parties interested in an MSC should first discuss the matter between themselves and then discuss the matter with the Court, either at a hearing or by means of an ex parte application.

INFOCivil cases

If the reserved hearing date is too far in the future (e.g., after the trial date), parties should periodically check CRS for earlier dates that may become available as cases settle or hearings are taken off calendar.

If the moving party deems the hearing date to be too far in the future (say after the trial date), Parties should check CRS from time to time because earlier hearing dates may become available as cases settle or hearings are taken off calendar.

INFO

Ex parte applications are heard Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. and do not require a reservation.

Ex Parte applications are heard Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. No reservation is needed.

INFO

Motions in limine may be heard at the Final Status Conference unless the Court orders otherwise (Local Rule 3.25(f)).

Motions in limine may be heard at the Final Status Conference unless the Court orders otherwise. (Local Rule 3.25(f).)

INFO

The court expects and encourages counsel and self-represented parties to informally resolve discovery disputes rather than filing discovery motions.

The court expects and encourages the parties’ counsel and any self-represented parties to informally resolve discovery disputes, instead of using expensive and cumbersome discovery motions.

INFO

Ex parte applications and TRO/preliminary injunction requests are heard Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m.

Ex Parte Applications and Requests for Temporary Restraining Orders/Preliminary Injunctions are heard MONDAY through FRIDAY at 8:30 a.m.

INFO

Ex parte applications are heard at 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.

Ex parte applications are heard at 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.

INFO

Attorneys and self-represented parties may appear at ex parte hearings in person or remotely by audio or videoconference on LACourt Connect.

Attorneys and self-represented parties may appear for ex parte hearings either in person, or remotely by audio or videoconference appearance on LACourt Connect.

INFO

Ex parte applications are typically decided in chambers on the papers without oral argument.

The court typically considers and rules on ex parte applications in chambers based on the papers, without hearing oral argument.

INFO

Parties are strongly encouraged to meet and confer and submit a stipulation and proposed order as an alternative to ex parte relief, especially where exigency is absent or questionable.

Parties are strongly encouraged to meet and confer with respect to the submission of a stipulation and proposed order as an alternative to seeking ex parte relief, particularly where there is no exigency or exigency is questionable.

INFO

Informal Discovery Conferences are not required, but the court will ordinarily hold one upon request, particularly where the parties appear to be acting in good faith.

The court does not require Informal Discovery Conferences ("IDC"). The court will ordinarily exercise its discretion to hold an IDC upon request, particularly where it appears the parties are acting in good faith.

INFO

When a party amends a pleading in response to a demurrer, the court requests that party to work with the demurrer/motion-to-strike filer to take the motion off calendar (a request, not a mandate).

If, in response to a demurrer, a party exercises its right to amend a pleading as prescribed by Code of Civil Procedure section 472, subdivision (a), the Court requests that party to work with the party who filed the demurrer or motion to strike to take the demurrer or motion to strike off calendar so that the Court does not needlessly prepare tentative rulings.

INFO

On most motions the court issues written tentative rulings, posted on the court's website and at the courtroom no later than the morning of the hearing.

On most motions, the court issues written tentative rulings which the court will post on the court's Website and at the courtroom not later than on the morning of the hearing.

INFO

Summary judgment/adjudication motions are heard on Fridays, while all other motions are heard on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Motions for Summary Judgment/Adjudication are set for hearing on Fridays. All other motions are set for hearing on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

INFOCivil cases

An Informal Discovery Conference is not required before filing discovery motions; the Court may hold one at a party's request but may decline if the matter should be handled via a motion to compel or other discovery motion.

The Court does not require an Informal Discovery Conference ("IDC") prior to filing motions concerning discovery. At the request of a party, the Court may conduct an IDC to facilitate orderly discovery practice; however, the Court may decline to hold an IDC if the Court believes that matter should be handled via a motion to compel or other discovery motion.

INFO

The court expects and encourages informal resolution of discovery disputes rather than filing discovery motions.

The court expects and encourages the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties to informally resolve discovery disputes, instead of using expensive and cumbersome discovery motions.

INFO

The court makes no orders at the informal discovery conference unless the parties stipulate, because the conference is not a motion hearing.

Because an informal discovery conference is not a hearing on a motion, the court does not make any orders at the informal discovery conference unless the parties stipulate.

INFO

If meet and confer fails, either party may request that the court conduct an informal discovery conference to discuss the disputed discovery matters.

If an informal resolution is not reached after meeting and conferring, then either party may request that the court conduct an informal discovery conference for the purpose of discussing discovery matters in dispute between the parties. (Code Civ. Proc., § 2016.080.)

INFO

The court encourages the parties to schedule and conduct an informal discovery conference before filing a discovery motion.

the court encourages the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties to schedule and conduct an informal discovery conference before a discovery motion is filed.

INFO

In-person appearance at the IDC is preferred but not required if all parties agree; absent agreement, the IDC is conducted virtually.

The court prefers but does not require the parties to appear in person for the IDC if all parties agree. If no agreement, the IDC will be conducted virtually.

INFOCivil cases

The Court strongly encourages scheduling an informal discovery conference before setting a motion to compel.

The Court strongly encourages the parties to schedule an informal discovery conference ("IDC") prior to setting a motion to compel.

INFO

An Informal Discovery Conference is held case-by-case and is not required before filing a discovery motion; to request one, file the IDC request form (LACIV 094).

The Court will hold an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) on a case-by-case basis. There is no requirement to hold an IDC prior to filing a discovery motion. Please file an IDC request form (LACIV 094).

INFO

Informal discovery conferences will not be held in Song-Beverly cases.

An IDC will not be held for Song-Beverly cases.

INFO

IDCs are strongly encouraged but not required before filing motions to compel further responses to written discovery.

The court strongly encourages the parties to schedule an informal discovery conference ("IDC") before filing a motion to compel further responses to written discovery, but IDCs are no longer required.

INFO

The court may hold informal discovery conferences to resolve discovery disputes, held Monday through Thursday between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.

The court may conduct an informal discovery conference (IDC) to assist counsel in resolving discovery disputes informally. IDCs are held Monday through Thursday, between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.

INFO

The court strongly encourages (but does not legally require) parties to confer on resolution of issues before filing any motion.

Although not legally required for every motion, the court strongly encourages parties and counsel to confer on potential resolution of issues prior to any motion being filed.

INFO

Parties are encouraged to stipulate to waive replies to motions in limine.

The parties are encouraged to stipulate to waive the filing of replies to motions in limine.

INFOCivil cases

An informal discovery conference (IDC) is not required before filing a discovery motion; if requested and granted, the Court sets the IDC date.

It is not necessary to reserve a date for the IDC on CRS. If the Court grants the request for an IDC, the Court will set a date for the IDC. It is not necessary to request an IDC before filing a discovery motion.

INFO

Ex parte applications should be noticed for hearing at 1:30 p.m. in Department 632.

Ex parte applications should be noticed for 1:30 p.m. in Department 632.

INFO

An Informal Discovery Conference is not required as a prerequisite to filing a motion to compel further responses unless the Court expressly orders otherwise.

First, unless otherwise expressly ordered by this Court, an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”) is not required as a prerequisite to filing a MTCFR.

INFO

No Informal Discovery Conference will be allowed or ordered for simple motions to compel (as opposed to motions to compel further responses).

Suffice it to state, on a simple Motion to Compel (“MTC”) – as opposed to a MTCFR – there will not be any IDC allowed or ordered.

INFO

Both parties may jointly request an Informal Discovery Conference in writing, briefly explaining the dispute and why it would help, and the Court will decide case-by-case whether to order one.

If both parties desire an IDC, they may jointly request one, in writing, briefly explaining the dispute, and why an IDC may be helpful. This Court will decide whether an IDC will be ordered on a case-by-case basis, after reviewing this written request.

INFOCivil cases

IDCs are considered upon submission of a joint brief (max 5 pages) including three proposed dates and reasons for the request, e-filed by all parties.

Department 307 will consider conducting an Informal Discovery Conference upon submission of a joint request stipulated upon by all parties. The request shall be made by a joint brief not to exceed 5 pages to be submitted via e-filing and shall include three (3) proposed dates for the IDC to be held and shall state all reasons for the request.

INFOCivil cases

Before preparing an ex parte application for emergency relief, counsel should (but are not required to) request an informal conference by joint posting on the e-service bulletin and contacting courtroom staff for a time and date.

The court's willingness to conduct informal conferences on short notice often will obviate the time and expense necessary to litigate ex parte applications for emergency relief. Before investing any time in the preparation of an ex parte application, please consider posting a joint request for an informal conference on the e-service bulletin and contact the courtroom staff to obtain a time and date.

INFO

Upon written request of counsel, the Court may hold an informal discovery conference to resolve discovery disputes informally; IDCs are held Monday-Thursday 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Upon a written request of counsel, the Court may conduct an informal discovery conference (IDC) to assist counsel in resolving discovery disputes informally. IDCs are held Monday-Thursday 2:30-3:30 p.m.

INFOCivil cases

After the IDC process concludes, the Court will schedule hearing dates for any remaining motions to compel further.

At the conclusion of the IDC process, the Court will schedule hearing dates for any remaining motions to compel further.

INFO

The court is currently not conducting Informal Discovery Conferences, though this will change in time.

Currently, this court is not conducting Informal Discovery Conferences. This will change in time. Thank you in advance for your patience.

INFOCivil cases

The parties are encouraged to meet and confer before filing other motions, including summary judgment and summary adjudication motions.

The parties encouraged to meet and confer prior to filing any other motions, including summary judgment and summary adjudication motions.

INFO

Parties may optionally agree to schedule an IDC before any discovery motion is filed, which most often eliminates the need for full briefing and hearing.

In the alternative, the parties may agree to schedule an IDC before any discovery motion is filed to eliminate the time and expense of drafting a formal motion. That discussion most often eliminates any need for full briefing and hearing of a motion.

INFO

An Informal Discovery Conference is not required before filing a motion to compel, but parties must meet and confer first and may request an IDC if the dispute is unresolved.

The court does not require that parties schedule an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) before they file a motion to compel. Parties are required to meet and confer prior to filing a motion to compel and they may request an IDC with the Court if they are unable to resolve their discovery dispute.

INFO

The Court generally does not conduct IDCs in Song-Beverly Warranty Act cases, though parties may still request one and explain why it would be useful.

Song-Beverly Act Litigation. The Court generally does not conduct IDCs in cases alleging violations of the Song-Beverly Warranty Act and related claims, but the parties are not precluded form requesting one and explaining why it might be useful in the particular case.

INFO

Motions are heard Monday through Friday, and motions in limine are heard at the Final Status Conference rather than on regular motion dates.

Motions are set for hearing Monday through Friday. Motions in limine are heard during the Final Status Conference.

INFOCivil cases

An Informal Discovery Conference is not required before filing or hearing a discovery motion, but the Court considers it best practice.

While the Court does not require an IDC be held before a discovery motion is filed or heard, the best practice is to engage in an IDC before bringing a motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

If the discovery disputes are resolved before the IDC date, the moving party must notify the Court and take both the IDC and the underlying Motion to Compel Furthers off the hearing dates.

If the parties resolve their discovery disputes before the IDC date, Moving Party shall notify the Court and take both the IDC and any underlying Motion to Compel Furthers off hearing dates for any remaining motions to compel further.

CRITICAL

The parties must meet and confer no later than 11 calendar days before the final status conference to prepare the required trial documents and binders, discuss exhibit admissibility, attempt to stipulate to resolve motions in limine and ultimate facts/legal issues, and attempt to settle the case.

No later than 11 calendar days before the final status conference, the parties' counsel and any self-represented parties shall meet and confer to do the following: (1) discuss and prepare the documents required in sections 2.B-H below, and the Motions in limine binder, exhibit binders, and trial binders required in sections 3-5 below, (2) discuss admissibility of each trial exhibit, (3) discuss and make a good faith effort to stipulate to resolve each motion in limine, (4) discuss and make a good faith effort to stipulate to ultimate facts and legal issues, and (5) discuss and make a good faith effort to settle the case.

CRITICAL

Written motions during trial require discussion with opposing counsel first; unresolved matters need a court conference.

During trial, if counsel needs to make motions instead oral motions, do not file a written motion during trial unless you have first discussed it with opposing counsel. If Counsel is unable to resolve it, then advise court staff that you need a conference with the Court.

WARNING

Counsel may request an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) by filing an online IDC request (form LACIV094) listing all disputed discovery issues; if granted the clerk schedules the IDC, which should eliminate the need for a motion, and absent good cause the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process concludes.

If the dispute remains unresolved, counsel may request an Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) by filing an IDC request online [LACIV094] list all discovery issues that are in dispute. The court will review the request and issue an order granting or denying the request. If granted, the clerk will schedule an IDC. The IDC should eliminate any need for a motion. Absent a showing of good cause, the Court may continue any discovery motion filed before the IDC process is concluded.