Local Rule 7016-4: Pretrial Status Conference

7016-4. Pretrial Status Conference.

(a) Required Appearances. Each party appearing at the LBR 7016-2 Pretrial Status Conference must be represented by an attorney (or the party, if unrepresented) who is expected to conduct the trial on behalf of such party.

(b) Required Preparation. Parties appearing at the LBR 7016-2 Pretrial Status Conference and any subsequent Status Conference set by the Court must be prepared to discuss the following: (1) state of discovery, including a description of completed discovery and a detailed schedule of all further discovery contemplated; (2) a discovery cut-off date; (3) a schedule of contemplated law and motion matters; (4) prospects for settlement; (5) whether the client has given authorization to participate in the mediation program as described in the Administrative Procedures; (6) as to each claim for relief; whether the matter is core or non-core as defined by 28 U.S.C. § 157(b); whether the party consents to entry of a final judgment or order by the Court; and whether any party intends to seek to withdraw the reference and, if so, the proposed timing of such a motion; (7) merits of any request for jury demand or withdrawal of reference and proposed venue of jury trial, if applicable; (8) a deadline to complete mediation, if desired; (9) whether any Pretrial requirements of LBR 7016-9 should be modified or waived; and (10) any other issues affecting the status or management of the Action.