Opinion
Civil Action No. 11-cv-03293-RPM
01-31-2012
Senior District Judge Richard P. Matsch
ORDER MODIFYING RULE 16 PROCEDURE - ARBITRATION AWARD
Because this is an action brought to vacate an award by an arbitration panel in a FINRA Dispute Resolution Proceeding and defendants counter petition to affirm the award, no scheduling conference under Fed.R.Civ.P. 16(b) and D.C.COLO.LCivR 16.1 is necessary. As an alternative, it is
ORDERED:
That on or before February 29, 2012, counsel for the parties shall file a joint statement addressing the following matters:
1. Whether the papers already on file provide sufficient information to decide the issues.
2. Whether any discovery is necessary.
3. Submit a briefing schedule.
If there is disagreement on any of these matters, the Court will set a conference to resolve the disputes.
BY THE COURT:
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Richard P. Matsch, Senior District Judge