Opinion
Civil Action: 12-cv-02959-RBJ-CBS
02-08-2013
JOSEPH GALBREATH, Plaintiff, v. DIVERSIFIED ADJUSTMENT SERVICE, INCORPORATED, Defendant.
Counsel: David Michael Larson Joseph J. Lico
Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer
FTR - Reporter Deck-Courtroom A402
Courtroom Deputy: Robin Mason
Counsel:
David Michael Larson
Joseph J. Lico
COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ORDER
HEARING: RULE 16(b) SCHEDULING CONFERENCE
Court in session: 9:41 a.m.
Court calls case. Appearances of counsel.
The court informs the parties to put together a conference call to Judge Jackson's chambers (303.844.4694) on Monday, February 11, 2013 in order to obtain trial dates.
Mr. Larson informs the court that he feels that Mr. Lico is withholding addresses and telephone numbers. Mr. Lico informs the court that this is not the case and that he is currently working on getting that information disclosed. The court advises the parties that they can either negotiate a protective order among themselves or ask the court to enter an order (under Rule 26(c) seeking relief from the court). Discussion regarding Rule 37 and the plaintiff's Stipulated MOTION for Protective Order re Confidentiality (Docket No. 14, filed o 1/28/2013). Discussion between the court and Mr. Lico regarding seeking relief from the court under Rule 26(c) and meeting the burden of Rule 26(c).
ORDERED: By noon on February 12, 2013, Mr. Lico shall either file his motion or provide Mr. Larson with the information requested.
Discussion between the court and the parties regarding Rule 26(a), providing a privilege log, Rule 30(b)(6) noticing, and Local Rule 7.1(a).
Further discussion regarding the plaintiff's Stipulated MOTION for Protective Order re Confidentiality (Docket No. 14, filed on 1/28/2013) and Rule 26(g).
ORDERED: The court GRANTS the plaintiff's Stipulated MOTION for Protective Order re Confidentiality (Docket No. 14, filed o 1/28/2013).
Parties have held a Rule 26(f) meeting and Rule 26(a) disclosures have been fulfilled.
THE FOLLOWING WILL CONFIRM THE ACTIONS TAKEN AND DATES SET AT THE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE HELD THIS DATE:
Deadline for Amendment of pleadings/Joinder of parties: March 22, 2013
Discovery Cut-off: May 8, 2013
Dispositive Motions deadline: June 7, 2013
Parties shall designate affirmative experts on or before March 29, 2013
Parties shall designate rebuttal experts on or before April 12, 2013
Each side shall be limited to two (2) expert witnesses (including any rebuttal experts), absent leave of court.
Each side shall be limited to seven (7) depositions (including experts), absent leave of court.
Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, and Requests for Admissions shall be served no later than April 5, 2013.
A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE was not set.
FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE is set for August 5, 2013 at 9:15 a.m.
Final Pretrial Order is due no later than SEVEN (7) CALENDAR DAYS before the Final Pretrial Conference.
(See the court's website for Instructions for Preparation and Submission)
Counsel may not file any OPPOSED discovery motions without leave of court. Counsel are instructed that should a discovery dispute arise they are to comply with Local Rule 7.1A. in an effort to resolve the issues. If that is unsuccessful, counsel shall establish a conference call adding Magistrate Judge Shaffer as the last connection. The Court will hear arguments and attempt to mediate a resolution. The Court will instruct counsel at that time as to whether or not to file a discovery motion.
TRIAL:
The parties anticipate a two (2) day jury trial.
• Scheduling Order is signed and entered with interlineations.
HEARING CONCLUDED.
Court in recess: 10:05 a.m.
Total time in court: 00:24
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