Local Rule LBR 7016-1: Pretrial Procedures

LBR 7016-1 Pretrial Procedures

(a) Scheduling. Upon the filing of an adversary complaint, the court will schedule a pretrial conference. At least seven (7) days prior to the pretrial conference, the parties shall meet and confer to discuss a discovery plan and to propose dates set forth in the court's pretrial order on the Website. If the parties agree on a discovery plan, the parties may file a proposed pretrial order and the court may enter it and cancel the pretrial conference.

(b) Alternative Dispute Resolution. In accordance with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998, the court encourages parties to engage in alternative dispute resolution. See 28 U.S.C. §§ 651-58. If the parties agree to participate in alternative dispute resolution, they may contact the courtroom deputy for assistance.