Local Rule 26.4: Timing of Discovery and Initial Disclosures

26.4 Timing of Discovery and Initial Disclosures.

(a) Discovery. A party may not seek discovery under these rules or the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure before the parties have conferred as required by FED. R. CIV. P. 26(f) except by agreement of all parties or by Court order.

(b) Party Entering Case After Initial Scheduling Conference. A party first served or joined after the Initial Scheduling Conference must meet all established case management deadlines. If the deadline for initial disclosures has passed, the party must comply with FED. R. CIV. P. 26(a)(1).