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REPORT OF PARTIES' PLANNING CONFERENCE
Pursuant to this court's order, _______________________ representing plaintiff(s), and _______________________ representing the defendant(s), met on ____________ pursuant to Rule 26(f) to discuss:
(1) the nature and basis of their claims and defenses;
(2) the possibilities for a prompt settlement or resolution of this case;
(3) to make or arrange for the disclosures required under Rule 26(a)(1); and
(4) to develop a discovery plan.
To that end, the parties propose the following:
A. The issues in this case may be simplified by taking the following steps:
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B. The following modifications to the discovery requirements of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or Local Rules should be made in order to expedite discovery:
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C. Discovery will be needed on the following subjects:
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D. Discovery should/should not be conducted in phases.
E. Discovery is likely to be contentious and management of discovery should be referred to the Magistrate Judge. Yes_______ No_______
F. The parties consent/do not consent to this matter being referred to the Magistrate Judge for final disposition.
G. The parties have discussed the possibility of alternative dispute resolution and concluded:
H. The parties have discussed a prompt settlement or other resolution of this matter. The plaintiff has made a written demand of $ ______________, and the defendant has offered $_____________.
I. The Court should consider the following methods of expediting the resolution of this matter:
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Attorney for Plaintiff
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Attorney for Defendant
Judge Coar
United States District Judge
Format revised: March 15, 1999