A New York Summons And Notice of Pretrial Conference In An Adversarial Proceeding (Manhattan) is a legal notice sent to defendants in civil lawsuits to inform them of their obligation to appear in court for a pretrial conference. The summons and notice will include the date, time, and location of the conference, as well as the name of the parties involved. It will also provide the defendant with a copy of the complaint and any other relevant court documents. There are two types of pretrial conferences in Manhattan: an initial pretrial conference (IPC) and a settlement conference. The initial pretrial conference is the first time that the parties meet in court to discuss the lawsuit. At this conference, the parties will present their positions, exchange documents and other evidence, and discuss the possibility of settlement. If the initial pretrial conference does not result in a settlement, the court may order a settlement conference. The settlement conference is a less formal meeting in which the parties negotiate a resolution of the lawsuit. Both types of pretrial conferences are overseen by a judge or referee who will ensure that the parties are following the procedures of the court. The judge or referee may also give guidance to the parties on how to proceed with the lawsuit. The outcomes of the pretrial conferences are not binding, but can help to move the case towards resolution.