Legal Status Conference Notice

LEGAL STATUS CONFERENCE NOTICE

Court:    Case No.:

Judge:

Plaintiff:    Defendant:

Requesting Party:    Opposing Party:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the parties are engaged in litigation identified above and the Court has determined that a status conference is necessary to address scheduling, case management, and the status of discovery; and

WHEREAS, counsel for the parties have conferred regarding the matters set forth below and agree that a conference will assist the Court in narrowing issues, establishing deadlines, and determining the need for further proceedings; and

WHEREAS, the parties have authority to address scheduling and case management matters at such status conference and will be prepared to report to the Court in accordance with this Notice;

NOW THEREFORE, notice is given as follows:

1. PURPOSE OF CONFERENCE

The status conference will address scheduling of remaining discovery, anticipated dispositive and pretrial motions, potential trial date, issues of preservation and production of electronically stored information, progression of settlement discussions, and any other matters that may materially affect the efficient and just resolution of this action. The Court may issue scheduling orders, set deadlines, or refer matters to alternative dispute resolution.

2. DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION

Date:    Time:

Method of Appearance: In person Telephonic Video conference

3. REQUIRED PRE-CONFERENCE FILINGS

No later than: the parties shall submit to the Court and serve on all other parties the following:

Each filing must include a concise statement of disputed and undisputed issues, an estimate of time necessary for resolution, and identification of any pending motions to be argued at the conference.

4. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Counsel of record appearing at the status conference shall possess full authority to discuss scheduling and settlement on behalf of their clients, or shall be accompanied by a client representative with such authority. Absence or failure to send an authorized representative may result in sanctions.

5. AGENDA AND MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED

The conference will address, without limitation, the following categories:

6. CERTIFICATION OF GOOD FAITH CONFERENCE

Counsel for Requesting Party and Opposing Party certify that they conferred in good faith regarding scheduling and the matters listed above. The parties shall attempt to resolve disputes prior to the status conference and shall identify unresolved issues in the joint status report.

Date of Good Faith Conference:

Counsel Certification: I certify that I have conferred in good faith and will comply with the requirements of this Notice.

7. SANCTIONS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE

Failure to comply with the filing requirements, attendance obligations, or the Court’s directives at the status conference may result in the imposition of sanctions, including but not limited to monetary sanctions, evidentiary prohibitions, dismissal, or entry of default judgment, consistent with the Court’s inherent authority and applicable rules.

8. SETTLEMENT AND ADR

If the parties request a settlement conference or other ADR procedure, indicate below and provide proposed deadlines and mediator suggestions. A request does not guarantee referral; the Court will determine whether ADR is appropriate.

Settlement Conference Requested: Yes No

9. NOTICES

All notices, filings, or communications required by this Notice shall be served on the persons and addresses set forth below or on the parties’ counsel of record in accordance with the applicable rules of civil procedure.

10. AMENDMENTS, WAIVER, GOVERNING LAW, ENTIRE AGREEMENT, SEVERABILITY

This Notice may be amended by written agreement of the parties or by order of the Court. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party waiving the provision. This Notice shall be governed by the procedural and substantive law applicable in the forum in which the action is pending. This Notice, together with any orders of the Court issued in connection with the status conference, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the scheduling and procedural matters addressed herein. If any provision of this Notice is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

11. COUNTERPARTS

This Notice may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Signatures transmitted by electronic means shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes.

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