Local Rule 16.1: Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) Scheduling Conference

RULE 16.1. Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) Scheduling Conference.

(a) Parties to confer. When, in its discretion, the Court directs counsel for the parties and any unrepresented parties to participate in a Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) scheduling conference, the parties shall confer prior to the conference to discuss pretrial management issues, including the possibility of settlement.

(b) Matters to consider. Matters to be considered at the scheduling conference may include, in addition to the items specified in Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) and 16(c), the following matters:

(1) The schedule applicable to the case, including a trial date, if appropriate;

(2) The number of interrogatories and requests for admissions to be allowed by any party and the number and location of depositions;

(3) How discovery disputes are to be resolved;

(4) The briefing practices to be employed in the case, including what matters are or are not to be briefed and the length of briefs; and

(5) The possibility of settlement.