Opinion
23 Civ. 10870 (LGS)
01-25-2024
ERIC BOWERS, Plaintiff, v. GRUPO TELEVISA, S.A.B., Defendant.
ORDER
LORNA G. SCHOFIELD, District Judge:
WHEREAS, the initial pretrial conference in this matter is scheduled for January 31, 2024.
WHEREAS, no significant issues were raised in the parties' joint letter or proposed case management plan. It is hereby
ORDERED that the January 31, 2024, 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. It is further
ORDERED that the parties shall resubmit their case management plan and scheduling order with the proper signatures on the fifth page by January 29, 2024. The case management plan and scheduling order subsequently will issue separately. The parties' attention is 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 that, if Defendant seeks to file a motion to dismiss, it shall file a pre-motion letter pursuant to Individual Rules III.A.1 and III.C.2. It is further
ORDERED, regarding settlement discussions, the request for a referral to a settlement conference is GRANTED. The referral will issue in a separate order. The parties are apprised that participation in mediation does not provide cause to stay discovery. The parties should be aware that the Court does not extend the deadlines for fact and expert discovery absent compelling circumstances.