Procedure 2. Ex Parte Applications: Strict compliance with Local Rule 7-19 is required. Any opposition should be served and filed within 24 hours of applicant's oral notice. Conformed paper copies of the filed application and any opposition should be electronically sent to chamber's email box. Ex parte applications will ordinarily be decided on the papers without oral argument. The Court will notify the parties if it desires a hearing. Please note that, absent an emergency, ex parte applications are not an acceptable method of bringing a discovery dispute to the attention of the Court. Ex parte applications shall identify in the caption whether "OPPOSED" or "UNOPPOSED" and shall also identify in the caption whether the relief being sought has been previously sought via ex parte application (e.g. "FIRST ex parte application for extension of time," "SECOND ex parte application for extension of time").

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Mandatory Chambers Copies: Mandatory chambers copies of all e-filed documents must be delivered to the chambers copy box on the 3rd Floor by noon on the court day following the date of filing as required by Local Civil Rule 5-4.5. Electronic copies of proposed orders shall be emailed to the Court at DTB_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov (link sends e-mail). Proposed orders shall be in Microsoft Word format. Failure to deliver timely mandatory chambers copies may result in a delay in hearing a motion or removal of the matter from the calendar.

Electronic copies of proposed orders shall be emailed to the Court at DTB_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov (link sends email). Proposed orders shall be in .pdf format or Microsoft Word format.

Telephonic Video Appearances: Any party who wishes to appear at a hearing by telephone shall make such a request at least two court days before the hearing. Telephonic appearances are not allowed absent permission of the Court given on showing of good cause. Telephonic video appearances at an initial scheduling conference and final pretrial conference are not allowed.

Continuances: To request a continuance of any scheduled hearing, the parties should submit a signed stipulation and proposed order at least three court days prior to the scheduled hearing. If it is necessary to file an ex parte application to request a continuance, the application must set forth opposing counsel's position. In addition, the parties shall notify the CRD as soon as the need to reschedule a hearing is discovered. Extension Requests: Requests to extend any scheduled filing date (either by ex parte application or stipulation) shall be filed no later than three (3) days prior to the scheduled date. Extensions are not allowed absent permission of the Court given on showing of good cause. Calendar Conflicts: The parties are to advise the CRD in advance about any calendar conflict and attempt to stipulation to an alternative date and time with opposing counsel. The alternative date and time should be cleared in advance with the CRD.

Pre-Motion Discovery Dispute Conference (By Video): In the Court's experience, discovery disputes may often be resolved without the need of formal motion papers... First, as Local Civil Rule 37-1 requires, the parties must meet and confer in an attempt to resolve any discovery disputes. Once the parties have determined that they have reached an impasse, within twenty-four hours of the last conference, or as soon thereafter as practical, the movant must e-mail DTB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov seeking a video conference with the Court to discuss the discovery dispute.

Discovery Motions: Strict compliance with Local Rule 37 is required. Discovery matters are to be scheduled before the Magistrate Judge only if referred by the District Judge. Counsel are advised to review the assigned District Judge's procedures and standing orders before presenting any discovery motions to the Magistrate Judge. Prior to filing a discovery motion, an informal discovery conference before the Magistrate Judge must be held. Counsel are to follow the Judge Bristow's Pre-Motion Discovery Dispute Conference requirements prior to filing a discovery motion and for the scheduling of such. See Procedure No. 4.