Local Rule L.R. 26-1: Conference of Parties; Report
C.D. Cal. — Civil rule
L.R. 26-1 Conference of Parties; Report. At the conference of parties held pursuant to F.R.Civ.P. 26(f), the parties shall discuss the following matters in addition to those noted in F.R.Civ.P. 26(f):
(a) Complex Cases. The complexity of the case, and whether all or part of the procedures of the Manual For Complex Litigation (current edition) should be utilized. Counsel may propose to the Court modifications of the procedures in the Manual to facilitate the management of a particular action.
(b) Motion Schedule. The dispositive or partially dispositive motions which are likely to be made, and a cutoff date by which all such motions shall be made.
(c) ADR. Selection of one of the three ADR Procedures specified in L.R. 16-15.4 as best suited to the circumstances of the case, and when the ADR session should occur. For cases in the Court-Directed ADR Program, counsel are directed to furnish and discuss with their clients the Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program in preparation for this conference. A settlement conference with a magistrate judge is generally not available for such cases.
(d) Trial Estimate. A preliminary estimate of the time required for trial.
(e) Additional Parties. The likelihood of appearance of additional parties.
(f) Expert Witnesses. The proposed timing of disclosures under F.R.Civ.P. 26(a)(2).
In their written report required by F.R.Civ.P. 26(f), the parties shall include their views and proposals, including any areas of disagreement, on the matters listed in this local rule. The Court will consider this report in making a referral to ADR.