Local Rule B-7037-1: Informal Conference to Settle Discovery Disputes

B-7037-1 Informal Conference to Settle Discovery Disputes The court may deny any discovery motion (except those involving pro se litigants) unless the motion is accompanied by the certification required to be made under Rules 26(c)(1), 37(a)(1), and 37(d)(1)(B) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The certification shall be filed as a separate document and shall, in addition to the information required under the appropriate Federal Rule, also recite the date, time, and place of the conference or attempted conference and the names of all persons participating therein. If counsel for any party advises the court in writing that opposing counsel has refused or delayed meeting and discussing the problems covered in this Rule, the court may take such action as is appropriate to avoid unreasonable delay.

HISTORICAL AND REGULATORY NOTES By Order Amending Local Bankruptcy Rules dated September 11, 2009, this rule was amended to reflect updated Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

By Order Amending Local Rules dated April 30, 2001, this rule was revised to conform with current practices, effective June 4, 2001.