Local Rule LBR 7026-1: Conference of the Parties

LBR 7026-1. Conference of the Parties

(a) Conference Timing. The conference of the parties required under Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f) must be held not later than 21 days before the scheduling conference.

(b) Discovery Plan. The parties must make a good faith attempt to agree to a discovery plan at the conference of the parties. The discovery plan should cover the items listed in Local Form H52 - Report of the Parties' Planning Meeting. The plaintiff is responsible for preparing a report outlining a proposed discovery plan. In lieu of filing a written report, the parties may report orally on their discovery plan at the scheduling conference.