The Court will set all newly filed cases for an initial status approximately 60 days from the filing of complaint.  Lead counsel must appear at the initial status hearing, must have knowledge of the case, and must be prepared to discuss all aspects of the case including anticipated discovery.  At least four (4) business days before the initial status hearing or by the date set by the Court, any party that has appeared shall join in completing and filing this Court's Joint Initial Status Report.  The parties must use the form available on this webpage and shall not edit or retype it.  Any additional information the parties want to share with the Court or that does not fit on the form should be attached to the form.