Local Rule 7016-1: PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCES IN ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS

Rule 7016. PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURES 7016-1. PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCES IN ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS [Former Rule 27]

A. At the pre-trial conference required by Rule 7016 Fed.R.Bankr.P., counsel shall be prepared to report on the following matters:

(1) status of the pleadings and joinder of other parties or actions;

(2) anticipated discovery proceedings and the time required for the completion thereof;

(3) unusual problems of law or fact which may arise;

(4) anticipated motions;

(5) narrowing of the issues and stipulation as to matters which avoid unnecessary proof;

(6) the time when the case will be ready for trial;

(7) such other matters as may aid in disposition of the case.

B. Upon the completion of the conference, an order will be entered by the Bankruptcy Court setting the time within which all pre-trial motions and discovery are to be completed and imposing such additional requirements as may be appropriate. Thereafter, further discovery shall not be permitted except by leave of the Court for good cause shown.