New York Civil Case Management Plan And Scheduling Order (Judge Furman)

• Category: New York Federal - Official - District Courts - Southern District
• State: New York
• Control #: NY-SD-721
• Format: PDF

Description

Civil Case Management Plan And Scheduling Order (Judge Furman) New York Civil Case Management Plan And Scheduling Order (Judge Furman) is a set of rules promulgated by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York to govern the management of civil cases. The rules were initially promulgated by Judge Shira A. Schindler in her case management order in the case of In re Initial Public Offerings Securities Litigation and were later adopted by Judge P. Kevin Castle in his case management order in the case of Credit Suisse First Boston Securities Litigation. The rules are intended to provide a framework to facilitate the efficient resolution of civil cases. The rules provide for the following types of New York Civil Case Management Plan And Scheduling Order (Judge Furman): 1. Initial Conference: This occurs at the outset of the case and is intended to set the stage for the proceedings, including identification of the parties, determination of the applicable law and facts, setting time-frames for discovery and motions practice, and setting a time for the trial. 2. Case Management Conference: This occurs at least once during the proceedings and is intended to provide an opportunity for the parties to discuss the progress of the case, any potential issues, and any dispute resolution options. 3. Discovery Conference: This occurs at least once during the proceedings and is intended to provide an opportunity for the parties to discuss the scope of discovery, the timing of discovery, and any discovery disputes. 4. Settlement Conference: This occurs at least once during the proceedings and is intended to facilitate settlement negotiations. 5. Pre-Trial Conference: This occurs at least once prior to trial and is intended to provide an opportunity for the parties to discuss the case and the trial, to refine the issues, and to prepare for trial. 6. Dispositive Motion Conference: This occurs at least once during the proceedings and is intended to provide an opportunity for the parties to discuss any dispositive motions they may have filed. 7. Status Conference: This occurs at least once during the proceedings and is intended to provide an opportunity for the parties to discuss the status of the case and any other issues that may arise.

New York Civil Case Management Plan And Scheduling Order (Judge Furman) is a set of rules promulgated by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York to govern the management of civil cases. The rules were initially promulgated by Judge Shira A. Schindler in her case management order in the case of In re Initial Public Offerings Securities Litigation and were later adopted by Judge P. Kevin Castle in his case management order in the case of Credit Suisse First Boston Securities Litigation. The rules are intended to provide a framework to facilitate the efficient resolution of civil cases. The rules provide for the following types of New York Civil Case Management Plan And Scheduling Order (Judge Furman): 1. Initial Conference: This occurs at the outset of the case and is intended to set the stage for the proceedings, including identification of the parties, determination of the applicable law and facts, setting time-frames for discovery and motions practice, and setting a time for the trial. 2. Case Management Conference: This occurs at least once during the proceedings and is intended to provide an opportunity for the parties to discuss the progress of the case, any potential issues, and any dispute resolution options. 3. Discovery Conference: This occurs at least once during the proceedings and is intended to provide an opportunity for the parties to discuss the scope of discovery, the timing of discovery, and any discovery disputes. 4. Settlement Conference: This occurs at least once during the proceedings and is intended to facilitate settlement negotiations. 5. Pre-Trial Conference: This occurs at least once prior to trial and is intended to provide an opportunity for the parties to discuss the case and the trial, to refine the issues, and to prepare for trial. 6. Dispositive Motion Conference: This occurs at least once during the proceedings and is intended to provide an opportunity for the parties to discuss any dispositive motions they may have filed. 7. Status Conference: This occurs at least once during the proceedings and is intended to provide an opportunity for the parties to discuss the status of the case and any other issues that may arise.