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The judge must issue the scheduling order as soon as practicable, but unless the judge finds good cause for delay, the judge must issue it within the earlier of 90 days after any defendant has been served with the complaint or 60 days after any defendant has appeared.
The purpose of Rule 16, in layman's terms, establishes the powers and responsibilities of the court, as it relates to discovery. Rule 16 first lays out the reasons for a Pretrial Conference. The rationale for this conference is directly in line with the other FRCP Amendment goals.
Rule 16 provides for the timing of a judge to arrange a pretrial conference with attorneys and any unrepresented parties and to issue a scheduling order. Prior to the Rule 16 conference with the judge, the attorneys for the parties will meet among themselves and prepare a proposed order pursuant to Rule 26(f).
Rule 16(f) also states the court may impose sanctions, but must order the payment of attorney fees/costs. This cost may be imposed on both the attorney and the client for their misconduct.
Rule 16 conferences that deal with discovery of electronically stored information may be of significant value to the parties and to the court. New item (6) makes specific reference to consideration at the pre-trial conference of matters relating to electronically stored information.