The New York Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order (Judge Nathan) is a set of rules and procedures designed to ensure the efficient and orderly conduct of civil cases in the courts of New York State. The rules are intended to ensure that parties to a civil action are aware of their rights and duties, and that the case is managed in a fair and effective manner. The plan provides guidance for the parties in the form of deadlines, disclosure requirements, and pre-trial procedures. It also outlines the procedure for the discovery process and the timeline for the completion of discovery, as well as the scheduling of depositions and other pre-trial hearings. The Judge Nathan scheduling order is a subset of the Civil Case Management Plan that outlines the timeline for the completion of pre-trial tasks, including the filing of dispositive motions, the exchange of documents, and the scheduling of depositions. This order also sets deadlines for the filing of objections and responses, and requires the parties to appear for conferences and hearings before the court. There are two types of New York Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Orders: Standard and Expedited. The Standard Order is designed to ensure that cases are managed in a fair and efficient manner, while the Expedited Order is intended to address cases that need to be resolved quickly.