All local rules for N.D. Cal., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
Motions must be directed to the Judge to whom the action is assigned, except as that Judge may otherwise order. (p. 30)
the initials of the Magistrate Judge to whom the action is referred for discovery or other pretrial activity (p. 12)
by any written order of a District Judge designating a Magistrate Judge to perform specific statutorily authorized duties in a particular action. (p. 70)
Civil L.R. 7-1(b); 3-4(a); 72-1
“In the vast majority of cases, a magistrate judge will be assigned to preside over all discovery disputes.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“In the event that discovery is not referred to a magistrate judge, the following procedures pertain to discovery disputes before Judge Lin: If the parties cannot resolve their discovery dispute after a good faith effort in which a live conversation has occurred between counsel, they shall prepare and file a joint letter of no longer than 5 pages stating the nature and status of their dispute.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
The Court will not entertain a request or a motion to resolve a disclosure or discovery dispute unless, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 37, counsel have previously conferred for the purpose of attempting to resolve all disputed issues. (p. 59)
“Meet and confer” or “confer” means to communicate directly and to discuss in good faith the issue(s) required under the particular Rule or order. (p. 10)
Unless these Local Rules otherwise provide or a Judge otherwise orders, such communication may take place by telephone. (p. 10)
The mere sending of a written, electronic, or voice-mail communication, however, does not satisfy a requirement to “meet and confer” or to “confer.” (p. 10)
this requirement can be satisfied only through direct dialogue and discussion – either in a face to face meeting or in a telephone conversation. (p. 10)
Civil L.R. 37-1(a); 1-5(n)
“In the event that discovery is not referred to a magistrate judge, the following procedures pertain to discovery disputes before Judge Lin: If the parties cannot resolve their discovery dispute after a good faith effort in which a live conversation has occurred between counsel, they shall prepare and file a joint letter of no longer than 5 pages stating the nature and status of their dispute.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
If a dispute arises during a discovery event the parties must attempt to resolve the matter without judicial intervention by conferring in good faith. (p. 59)
counsel or a party may contact the chambers of the assigned District Judge or Magistrate Judge to ask if the Judge is available to address the problem through a telephone conference during the discovery event. (p. 59)
Civil L.R. 37-1(b)
Nothing posted.
Any written request to the Court for an order must be presented by one of the following means: (p. 30)
A duly noticed motion pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-2; (p. 30)
In addition to complying with applicable provisions of Civil L.R. 7, a motion to compel further responses to discovery requests must (p. 59)
Civil L.R. 7-1(a); 37-2
“In the event that discovery is not referred to a magistrate judge, the following procedures pertain to discovery disputes before Judge Lin: If the parties cannot resolve their discovery dispute after a good faith effort in which a live conversation has occurred between counsel, they shall prepare and file a joint letter of no longer than 5 pages stating the nature and status of their dispute.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“Both sides must submit proposed orders as well.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“No exhibits may be submitted with the letter other than an excerpt of the specific discovery request or response that is the subject of the letter.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“The letter must be filed as soon as possible.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“The joint discovery letter process does not apply to discovery disputes with third parties.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
a motion to compel further responses to discovery requests must set forth each request in full, followed immediately by the objections and/or responses thereto. (p. 59)
For each such request, the moving papers must detail the basis for the party’s contention that it is entitled to the requested discovery and must show how the proportionality and other requirements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(b)(2) are satisfied. (p. 59)
In one filed document not exceeding 25 pages in length, a motion must contain: (p. 30)
The opposition must be filed and served not more than 14 days after the motion was filed. (p. 31)
Unless the Court expressly orders otherwise pursuant to a party’s request made prior to the due date, briefs or memoranda filed with opposition papers may not exceed 25 pages of text (p. 32)
Civil L.R. 37-2; 7-2(b); 7-3(a); 7-4(b)
Nothing posted.
the reply brief or memorandum may not exceed 15 pages of text. (p. 31)
The reply to an opposition must be filed and served not more than 7 days after the opposition was due. (p. 31)
Once a reply is filed, no additional memoranda, papers or letters may be filed without prior Court approval, except as follows: (p. 31)
Unless the Court expressly orders otherwise pursuant to a party’s request made prior to the due date (p. 32)
Civil L.R. 7-3(c),(d); 7-4(b)
Nothing posted.
Unless otherwise ordered, as used in any order of this Court or in these Local Rules, a “discovery cut-off” is the date by which all responses to written discovery are due and by which all depositions must be concluded. (p. 59)
Where the Court has set a single discovery cut-off for both fact and expert discovery, no discovery-related motions may be filed more than 7 days after the discovery cut-off. (p. 59)
no motions related to fact discovery may be filed more than 7 days after the fact discovery cut-off, and no motions related to expert discovery may be filed more than 7 days after the expert discovery cut-off. (p. 59)
“Discovery-related motions” encompasses all motions relating to discovery, including motions to compel or protect against discovery, motions regarding the duty to preserve documents, including spoliation motions, motions to quash or enforce subpoenas, and motions for discovery sanctions. (p. 59)
Civil L.R. 37-3
“Judge Lin sets discovery cut-off dates that are different than the default set by Civil Local Rule 37-3.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“The discovery cut-off set by Judge Lin is the date by which all discovery must be completed.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“This means that all hearings on discovery motions must occur, all orders resolving those motions must be issued, and all productions must be made by the cut-off date.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
Except as otherwise ordered or permitted by the assigned Judge or these Local Rules, and except for motions made during the course of a trial or hearing, all motions must be filed, served and noticed in writing on the motion calendar of the assigned Judge for hearing not less than 35 days after filing of the motion. (p. 30)
In the Judge’s discretion, or upon request by counsel and with the Judge’s approval, a motion may be determined without oral argument or by telephone conference call. (p. 30)
Civil L.R. 7-2(a); 7-1(b)
“The Court may resolve the dispute on the papers or schedule a hearing.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
If good faith negotiations between the parties fail to resolve the matter, and if disposition of the dispute during the discovery event likely would result in substantial savings of expense or time, counsel or a party may contact the chambers of the assigned District Judge or Magistrate Judge (p. 59)
Unless otherwise ordered by the assigned Judge, a party may file an ex parte motion, that is, a motion filed without notice to opposing party, only if a statute, Federal Rule, local rule, or Standing Order authorizes ex parte filing. (p. 34)
If the motion is to shorten time for the Court to hear a motion: (p. 28)
Civil L.R. 37-1(b); 7-10; 6-3(a)(4)
Nothing posted.
If counsel for the moving party seeks to arrange such a conference and opposing counsel refuses or fails to confer, the Judge may impose an appropriate sanction, which may include an order requiring payment of all reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, caused by the refusal or failure to confer.
The Court will not entertain a request or a motion to resolve a disclosure or discovery dispute unless
Civil L.R. 37-1(a)
“Accordingly, all discovery requests shall be served and all discovery motions filed sufficiently in advance of the discovery cut-off date to allow enough time for discovery disputes to be presented to, heard by, and resolved by the Court.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“Any magistrate judge presiding over discovery is authorized to terminate as untimely discovery disputes that are presented to the Court too close to the cut-off date to allow sufficient time for a hearing and resolution before the cut-off date.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Civil Law & Motion” · JUDGE PAGE
“Tuesdays (In Person)” · JUDGE PAGE
“10:00 am” · JUDGE PAGE
“Tuesdays (Zoom with prior leave of court) 1:30 pm” · JUDGE PAGE
“Please follow the local rules (See Civil LR 7-2) and set the hearing on a Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in San Francisco, but check the Scheduling Notes link on Judge Lin's webpage to make sure that the Court is available and the date is not closed for further settings.” · JUDGE PAGE
Except as otherwise ordered or permitted by the assigned Judge or these Local Rules, and except for motions made during the course of a trial or hearing, all motions must be filed, served and noticed in writing on the motion calendar of the assigned Judge for hearing not less than 35 days after filing of the motion. (p. 30)
Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(d), which extends deadlines that are tied to service (as opposed to filing), does not apply and thus does not extend this deadline. (p. 30)
On the first page in the space opposite the caption and below the case number, the noticed hearing date and time; (p. 30)
In the first paragraph, notice of the motion including date and time of hearing; (p. 30)
A Judge who will be absent from the District for one court day or more shall post a notice to that effect on the official calendar of the Court. (p. 10)
Civil L.R. 7-2(a), (b)(1)-(2); 1-5(p)
“Counsel should not call to reserve hearing dates but should instead check Judge Lin's calendar and Scheduling Notes on the Court's website to make sure the desired date is not blocked and notice motions for any available date on the civil law and motions calendar.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“The parties may not specially set any matter at a time other than the regularly scheduled civil law and motions calendar without leave of the Court.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“Counsel for the moving party shall confer with opposing counsel about a mutually convenient hearing date before noticing any motion.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
In the Judge’s discretion, or upon request by counsel and with the Judge’s approval, a motion may be determined without oral argument or by telephone conference call. (p. 30)
Unless otherwise ordered, a Motion for Administrative Relief is deemed submitted for immediate determination without hearing on the day after the opposition is due. (p. 34)
Civil L.R. 7-1(b); 7-2(a); 7-11(c)
“If a matter is determined not to require oral argument, the hearing will typically be vacated the prior week, and at least two court days beforehand.” · JUDGE PAGE
“If the Court determines a hearing is not necessary, it will usually be vacated no later than two court days before the hearing.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Judge Lin does not generally issue tentative rulings.” · JUDGE PAGE
“Often, a notice of questions will issue two to three court days prior to the hearing to alert the parties of the judge's principal questions.” · JUDGE PAGE
“The Court does not generally issue tentative rulings.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Civil case management conferences will be held via Zoom.” · JUDGE PAGE
“The Court may notify the parties in advance of the hearing that it will be heard via Zoom rather than in person, but the default rule is that motions are heard in person.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“Parties may stipulate/request to have a hearing by Zoom video, but they must do so at least one week in advance of the hearing.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“The Court may deny the request if it believes an in-person hearing would be more beneficial.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“The Court is disinclined to hold hearings via Zoom for complex or dispositive motions, or if counsel for all parties are based locally.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“The Court strongly encourages parties to permit less experienced attorneys to actively participate in the proceedings by presenting argument at motion hearings or examining witnesses at trial.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“Co-counsel with more experience may still offer argument for a few minutes at the end of the hearing.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“Parties may e-mail the Courtroom Deputy in advance of the hearing, with a copy to all other parties, to notify Judge Lin of their intent to utilize this provision.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
a party who has filed a motion may file a notice continuing the originally noticed hearing date for that motion to a later date if: (p. 32)
No opposition has been filed; and (p. 32)
The notice of continuance is filed prior to the date on which the opposition is due pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-3(a). (p. 32)
After an opposition to a motion has been filed, the noticed hearing date may be continued to a subsequent date upon order of the assigned Judge. (p. 32)
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the continuance of the hearing of a motion does not extend the time for filing and serving the opposing papers or reply papers. (p. 32)
Any stipulated request or motion which affects a hearing or proceeding on the Court’s calendar must be filed no later than 14 days before the scheduled event. (p. 28)
Civil L.R. 7-7(a), (b), (d); 6-1(b)
“For any request, including stipulations, to continue a hearing, case management conference, or a deadline (other than an extension that the rules allow the parties to arrange between themselves without a court order), the parties must state how many extensions have been requested, whether the Court has granted those extensions, and whether the Court has stated that no further extensions will be granted.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“The parties must also list all existing deadlines and their proposed extensions.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“Absent extraordinary circumstances, stipulations seeking to move a deadline must be filed by no later than two court days prior to the deadline.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
“Lengthy PowerPoint presentations will generally not be permitted during argument on motions, as they circumvent the page limits imposed on briefing.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“However, counsel may use demonstratives in responding to the Court's questions, as long as they are provided to opposing counsel at least two hours before the hearing.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“Any such demonstratives will not be part of the record, so counsel should state verbally for the court reporter the relevant portion of the record being highlighted on the demonstrative (e.g., "page 5342 of the administrative record" or "page 12, line 5 of the Jones deposition").” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
In one filed document not exceeding 25 pages in length, a motion must contain: (p. 30)
Unless the Court expressly orders otherwise pursuant to a party’s request made prior to the due date, briefs or memoranda filed with opposition papers may not exceed 25 pages of text and the reply brief or memorandum may not exceed 15 pages of text. (p. 32)
Civil L.R. 7-2(b); 7-4(b)
“For summary judgment motions, class certification motions, motions for approval of class settlements, and claim construction, the briefs in support of and in opposition to the motions cannot exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs cannot exceed 15 pages.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“These page limits include summaries of argument and exclude the title page, table of contents, table of authorities, and exhibits.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
Motions for summary judgment or summary adjudication and opposition to such motions must be noticed as provided in Civil L.R. 7-2 and 7-3. (p. 65)
Except as otherwise ordered or permitted by the assigned Judge or these Local Rules, and except for motions made during the course of a trial or hearing, all motions must be filed, served and noticed in writing on the motion calendar of the assigned Judge for hearing not less than 35 days after filing of the motion. (p. 30)
The opposition must be filed and served not more than 14 days after the motion was filed. (p. 31)
The reply to an opposition must be filed and served not more than 7 days after the opposition was due. (p. 31)
Civil L.R. 56-1; 7-2(a); 7-3(a), (c)
Nothing posted.
If the assigned Judge orders the submission of a joint statement of undisputed facts, the parties shall confer and submit, on or before a date set by the assigned Judge, a joint statement of undisputed facts. (p. 65)
Civil L.R. 56-2(b)
Nothing posted.
Unless required by the assigned Judge, no separate statement of undisputed facts or joint statement of undisputed facts shall be submitted. (p. 65)
If the nonmoving party refuses to join in the statement, the moving party will nevertheless be permitted to file the motion, accompanied by a separate declaration of counsel explaining why a joint statement was not filed. (p. 65)
Civil L.R. 56-2(a)-(b)
“The parties shall not file joint or separate statements of undisputed facts in connection with summary judgment motions.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“The parties shall not file joint or separate statements of undisputed facts in connection with summary judgment motions.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“The parties shall not file joint or separate statements of undisputed facts in connection with summary judgment motions.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
Any evidentiary and procedural objections to the motion must be contained within the brief or memorandum. (p. 31)
Any evidentiary and procedural objections to the opposition must be contained within the reply brief or memorandum. (p. 31)
If new evidence has been submitted in the reply, the opposing party may file and serve an Objection to Reply Evidence, which may not exceed 5 pages of text, stating its objections to the new evidence, which may not include further argument on the motion. (p. 31)
Civil L.R. 7-3(a), (c), (d)(1)
Nothing posted.
Factual contentions made in support of or in opposition to any motion must be supported by an affidavit or declaration and by appropriate references to the record. (p. 32)
Civil L.R. 7-5(a)
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
Content. In addition to complying with the applicable provisions of Civil L.R. 3-4, a brief or memorandum of points and authorities filed in support, opposition, or reply to a motion must contain: (p. 31)
A succinct statement of the relevant facts; and (p. 31)
Civil L.R. 7-4(a)(4)
“The parties shall not file joint or separate statements of undisputed facts in connection with summary judgment motions.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
“In the event of cross-motions for summary judgment, the parties must file a total of four briefs sequentially, rather than three pairs of simultaneous briefs.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“Unless the parties agree to reverse the order (which they are free to do on their own), the opening brief is filed by the plaintiff side, the opening/opposition brief is filed by the defense side, the opposition/reply is filed by the plaintiff side, and the reply is filed by the defense side.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“The first two briefs are limited to 25 pages, the third brief is limited to 20 pages, and the fourth brief is limited to 15 pages.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
“The parties may submit a stipulation and proposed order setting a briefing schedule for the cross-motions in advance of the first brief, which will likely be signed so long as the fourth brief is due no later than 14 days before the hearing date.” · Judge Lin's Civil Standing Order
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-17).
Nothing posted.
An affidavit or declaration not in compliance with this rule may be stricken in whole or in part. (p. 32)
Whether or not sanctions should be imposed for failure to file a joint statement of undisputed facts is a matter within the discretion of the assigned Judge. (p. 65)
Civil L.R. 7-5(b); 56-2(b)
Nothing posted.
At the time the application is submitted, an attorney requesting to practice under Civil L.R. 11-3 must pay to the Clerk the Pro Hac Vice admission fee set by the Court's fee schedule. (p. 39)
If the assigned Judge rejects the application, the fee will be refunded at the attorney's request. (p. 39)
Fee schedule; Civil L.R. 11-3(d)-(e)
Nothing posted.
(3) That an attorney, identified by name and office address, who is a member of the bar of this Court in good standing and who maintains an office within the State of California, is designated as co-counsel. (p. 39)
Civil L.R. 11-3(a)(3)
Nothing posted.
An attorney who is not a member of the bar of this Court may apply to appear pro hac vice in a particular action in this district by submitting to the Clerk, together with the written application, a true and correct copy of a certificate of good standing or other similar official document issued by the appropriate authority governing attorney admissions for the relevant bar. (p. 38)
Civil L.R. 11-3(a); admission page
Nothing posted.
An attorney who is not a member of the bar of this Court may apply to appear pro hac vice in a particular action in this district by submitting to the Clerk, together with the written application, a true and correct copy of a certificate of good standing or other similar official document issued by the appropriate authority governing attorney admissions for the relevant bar. (p. 38)
must be dated no more than one year prior to the date of application for admission. (p. 39)
Civil L.R. 11-3(a)
Nothing posted.
The applicant must also submit an oath certifying the following: (1) That he or she is an active member in good standing of the bar of a United States Court or of the highest court of another state or the District of Columbia, specifying such bar; (2) That he or she agrees to abide by the Standards of Professional Conduct set forth in Civil L.R. 11-4, and to become familiar with the Local Rules and Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs of this Court and, where applicable, with the Bankruptcy Local Rules; (3) That an attorney, identified by name and office address, who is a member of the bar of this Court in good standing and who maintains an office within the State of California, is designated as co-counsel. (4) The number of times the applicant has been granted pro hac vice admission by the Court in the 12 months preceding the application. (p. 39)
Civil L.R. 11-3(a)(1)-(4); court form
Nothing posted.
An attorney seeking to appear pro hac vice must submit the application and admission fee at the time of the filing of a complaint or the attorney's first appearance in the case. A failure to meet this deadline may result in denial of the application. (p. 39)
Except as provided in Civil L.R. 11-2, 11-3, and 11-9, and Fed. R. Civ. P. 45(f), an attorney must be a member of the bar of this Court to practice in this Court and in the Bankruptcy Court of this District. (p. 37)
Civil L.R. 11-3(b); 11-1(a)
Nothing posted.
admission page
Nothing posted.
Service of papers on and communications with local co-counsel designated pursuant to Civil L.R. 11-3(a)(3) shall constitute notice to the party. (p. 39)
(2) If not proceeding pro se and if proceeding pro hac vice in conformity with Civil L.R. 11-3, following the information required in Civil L.R. 3-4(a)(1), the name, address, telephone and state bar number of the member of the bar of the Court who maintains an office within the State of California; and (p. 12)
Civil L.R. 11-3(f); 3-4(a)(2)
Nothing posted.
No local rule on this point (checked, as of 2026-10-24).
Nothing posted.
A failure to meet this deadline may result in denial of the application. (p. 39)
The Clerk will not present an application to the assigned Judge unless the filing fee has been paid or a request to waive the filing fee has been submitted. (p. 39)
Civil L.R. 11-3(b), (e)
Nothing posted.
Unless authorized by an Act of Congress or by an order of the assigned Judge, an applicant is not eligible for permission to practice pro hac vice if the applicant: (1) Resides in the State of California; or (2) Is regularly engaged in the practice of law in the State of California. This disqualification shall not be applicable if the pro hac vice applicant (i) has been a resident of California for less than one year; (ii) has registered with, and completed all required applications for admission to, the State Bar of California; and (iii) has officially registered to take or is awaiting results from the California State Bar exam. (p. 39)
Civil L.R. 11-3(c)
Nothing posted.
(4) The number of times the applicant has been granted pro hac vice admission by the Court in the 12 months preceding the application. (p. 39)
Civil L.R. 11-3(a)(4)
Nothing posted.
An attorney employed or retained by the United States government or any of its agencies may, without satisfying the membership requirements of LR 11-1, practice in this Court in all actions or proceedings within the scope of his or her employment or retention by the United States. (p. 38)
Civil L.R. 11-2
Nothing posted.
7-10. Ex Parte Motions Unless otherwise ordered by the assigned Judge, a party may file an ex parte motion, that is, a motion filed without notice to opposing party, only if a statute, Federal Rule, local rule, or Standing Order authorizes ex parte filing. The motion must include a citation to the statute, rule, or order which permits the use of an ex parte motion to obtain the relief sought. Civ. L.R. 7-10 ↗
(b) Length. Unless the Court expressly orders otherwise pursuant to a party’s request made prior to the due date, briefs or memoranda filed with opposition papers may not exceed 25 pages of text and the reply brief or memorandum may not exceed 15 pages of text. Civ. L.R. 7-4(b) ↗
(b) Length. Unless the Court expressly orders otherwise pursuant to a party’s request made prior to the due date, briefs or memoranda filed with opposition papers may not exceed 25 pages of text and the reply brief or memorandum may not exceed 15 pages of text. Civ. L.R. 7-4(b) ↗
Not prohibited. Per Civil Standing Order (Sept. 2, 2026), USE OF GENERATIVE AI TOOLS section: "Counsel is responsible for providing the Court with complete and accurate representations of the record, procedural history, and cited legal authorities. Use of generative artificial intelligence tools is not prohibited, but counsel must personally confirm for themselves the accuracy of any research conducted by these means, and counsel alone bears ethical responsibility for all statements made in filings. These obligations also apply to self-represented litigants." Lin -- ai_disclosure_requirement ↗
Paper courtesy copies shall not be submitted unless the Court requests them. When a document filed on ECF is accompanied by more than 10 attachments, the filing party must also send the documents electronically to Judge Lin's chambers' Box.com storage. Immediately after the ECF filing is complete, please use this form to upload the documents: https://cand.app.box.com/f/12aea34b708b4e63a1ceada8a6731839. You should follow the instructions carefully, including by completing all fields exactly as on the docket, and uploading sealed documents in a separate submission using the same process.
(f) Proposed Orders Proposed orders submitted by an ECF user in an ECF case shall be filed in PDF format, and attached to the applicable motion or other document. In addition, proposed orders shall be submitted in a standard word processing format (such as Microsoft Word) to the specific address on the Court’s website for emailing proposed orders to the assigned Judge. Proposed orders must conform to the requirements of the assigned Judge’s standing orders. Civ. L.R. 5-1(f) ↗
Proposed orders are not necessary for most substantive motions, such as motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, or preliminary injunction motions. The parties should submit proposed orders only in connection with administrative motions, ex parte applications, discovery disputes, and rulings that call upon the court to make factual findings. All proposed orders should be sent in Microsoft Word compatible format to rflpo@cand.uscourts.gov.