Opinion
21 Civ. 6283 (LGS)
10-01-2021
ORDER
LORNA G. SCHOFIELD, DISTRICT JUDGE:
WHEREAS, the initial pretrial conference in this matter is scheduled for October 7, 2021;
WHEREAS, no significant issues were raised in the parties' joint letter. It is hereby
ORDERED that the October 7, 2021, initial pretrial conference is cancelled. If the parties believe that a conference would nevertheless be useful, they should inform the court immediately so the conference can be reinstated. The case management plan and scheduling order will issue in a separate order. The parties' attention is particularly directed to the provisions for periodic status letters, and the need for a pre-motion letter to avoid cancellation of the final conference and setting of a trial date. It is further
ORDERED, regarding settlement discussions, if and when the parties are ready to proceed with a settlement conference with the assigned Magistrate Judge or mediation in the Court's mediation program, they shall file a joint letter on ECF requesting a referral.
The parties should be aware that the Court does not extend the deadlines for fact and expert discovery absent compelling circumstances.