Judge Christina A. Snyder
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- 2 copies
Filings <= 5 pages
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Briefs should not exceed the page limits authorized by the Local Rules. The Court will rarely grant leave to file briefs that exceed the authorized page limits.
Document Format Requirements2 rules
Furthermore, mandatory copies shall be 2-hole punched and the efile notification date shall be visible on or as the first page.
Formatting
- •2-hole punched
Mandatory copy documents shall include tabs to separate exhibits, declarations, etc., where applicable.
Formatting
- •Tabs to separate exhibits, declarations, etc.
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
Counsel are reminded of their obligations to disclose information and confer on a discovery plan not later than 21 days prior to the date of the Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) scheduling conference and to report to the Court not later than 14 days after they confer on a discovery plan and the other matters required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f) and the Local Rules of this Court.
Plaintiff counsel must serve this order on all defendants; removing defendant must serve if case was removed.
Court's wording
10. NOTICE OF THIS ORDER: Counsel for plaintiff is responsible for promptly serving a copy of this Order on all defendants’ counsel. If this case came to the Court via removal, the removing defendant shall promptly serve a copy of this Order on all parties of record.
In addition, counsel shall email any and all proposed orders to the Courtroom Deputy Clerk in “Word” or “WordPerfect” format to CAS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Counsel must disclose information and confer on a discovery plan no later than 21 days before the Rule 16(b) scheduling conference.
Counsel are reminded of their obligations to disclose information and confer on a discovery plan not later than 21 days prior to the date of the Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) scheduling conference
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Counsel must report to the Court no later than 14 days after conferring on a discovery plan and the other Rule 26(f) matters.
to report to the Court not later than 14 days after they confer on a discovery plan and the other matters required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f) and the Local Rules of this Court.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Plaintiff's counsel must promptly serve a copy of this Order on all defendants' counsel; if the case was removed, the removing defendant must serve it on all parties of record.
Counsel for plaintiff is responsible for promptly serving a copy of this Order on all defendants’ counsel. If this case came to the Court via removal, the removing defendant shall promptly serve a copy of this Order on all parties of record.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Mandatory copies must be delivered to judge's mailbox by 12:00 p.m. on first court day after filing.
The Court requires that mandatory copies of electronically filed documents be delivered to the judge’s mail box outside the Clerk’s Office on the 4th floor of the 1st Street Courthouse no later than 12:00 p.m. on the first court day following the date when the documents are required filed.
Civil cases
Two mandatory copies required for antitrust, patent, and securities cases.
Moreover, in all cases asserting claims under the antitrust laws, the patent laws or federal securities laws, and in such specific cases as may be designated by the Court, counsel must deliver to the Court two (2) mandatory copies of all documents that are electronically filed.
Civil cases
Fax courtesy copies up to 5 pages accepted at 213-894-0375.
The Court will also accept any fax courtesy copies not exceeding five (5) pages in length total. The Courtroom Deputy Clerk’s fax number is 213-894-0375.
Civil cases
Filing Bundling Requirements
Multiple motions addressing separate issues are prohibited unless leave is obtained.
Counsel are admonished not to circumvent page limits by filing multiple motions which purport to address separate issues in a case. Such motions will not be considered unless counsel obtains leave to file more than one motion or to file a brief that exceeds the page limits authorized by the Local Rules.
Civil cases
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Opposing parties have 48 hours to file opposition papers after receiving ex parte application.
The moving party shall inform the opposing party or parties that such party or parties shall have 48 hours from the date of delivery of the moving papers to file and serve their opposition papers, if any.
Civil cases
Hearings on ex parte applications only if deemed necessary by the Court.
No hearing will be held on any ex parte application unless deemed necessary by the Court and in such case counsel will be notified by the Courtroom Deputy Clerk.
Civil cases
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Stipulations for extensions of time require Court approval.
Stipulations, including second and subsequent extensions of time to respond to the complaint, are effective ONLY when approved by the Court. (See Local Rule 16-8).
Civil cases
Continuances only granted for good cause.
Continuances will only be granted based upon a showing of good cause.
Civil cases
Chambers Communication Rules
All communications must go through Courtroom Deputy unless expressly authorized.
9. COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE COURT: Unless counsel have been expressly authorized to communicate with chambers (e. g., for a telephone status conference with all counsel participating), all oral and written communications must be submitted only to the Courtroom Deputy, Catherine Jeang with copies to all counsel of record. Please do not attempt to communicate in writing or by telephone with chambers. (See Local Rule 83-2.11).
Civil cases
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Oral argument on calendared motions may be heard telephonically if requested one week in advance, all parties consent, argument is limited, and the Court's calendar permits.
one week in advance of any hearing, Judge Snyder will permit oral argument on calendared motions to be heard telephonically if (a) all involved parties consent to the telephone hearing, (b) the parties anticipate presenting limited argument, and (c) the Court’s calendar permits such telephonic oral argument to be heard.
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All communications with the Court must be submitted to the Courtroom Deputy (Catherine Jeang), not directly to chambers, unless expressly authorized.
Unless counsel have been expressly authorized to communicate with chambers (e. g., for a telephone status conference with all counsel participating), all oral and written communications must be submitted only to the Courtroom Deputy, Catherine Jeang with copies to all counsel of record. Please do not attempt to communicate in writing or by telephone with chambers. (See Local Rule 83-2.11).
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Telephonic oral argument permitted with advance notice and party consent.
2 one week in advance of any hearing, Judge Snyder will permit oral argument on calendared motions to be heard telephonically if (a) all involved parties consent to the telephone hearing, (b) the parties anticipate presenting limited argument, and (c) the Court’s calendar permits such telephonic oral argument to be heard. The telephonic hearing will be scheduled at a time convenient for the Court and the parties, on the Monday originally scheduled for the hearing of the motion pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules. The party bringing the motion will initiate the conference call, and when all counsel are present on the line, will contact the Court. Callers will hold on the line until their motion is ready to be heard, at which time they will be connected with the Court, the case will be called, and the telephonic hearing will commence.
Civil cases
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