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RULE 7016-1. PRETRIAL PROCEDURES A. Failure to attend a pretrial conference or failure to comply with the instructions contained in the order setting a pretrial conference or a scheduling order may result in an order adverse to the party failing to attend or comply, including dismissal or entry of judgment.

B. A motion to continue a pretrial conference must state the reason therefor, and shall contain a statement that the adverse party has been consulted regarding the requested continuance and that the adverse party either consents or objects. The motion shall be filed not later than seven (7) days prior to the date set for the pretrial conference.

C. Unless the Court orders otherwise, the plaintiff shall prepare the initial draft of a proposed pretrial order. The proposed pretrial order, which shall be submitted in accordance with Local Rule 9072-1(D), shall be the product of cooperation between and among the parties and shall be signed by all parties as an agreed pretrial order.

D. Unless the Court orders otherwise, Local Rule 9070-1 applies in adversary proceedings.