Linda Rubenstein v. The Neiman Marcus Group LLC et al

Filing 31

MINUTES OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge S. James Otero; The Court grants Plaintiffs request to re-file a motion to certify the class by May 4, 2015 and sets the following schedule: Opposition due: June 1, 2015; Reply due: June 15, 2015;He aring date: July 6, 2015 10:00 a.m.; The Court grants the Plaintiffs oral request to withdraw and vacate the previously filed motion to certify class 17 . Said motion is taken off this Courts active calendar. The Court grants the Motion to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant The Neiman Marcus Group LLC 25 with leave to amend the complaint. The Court sets the following schedule:last date to amend: 3/23/15; discovery cutoff: 8/24/15; motion hearing cutoff: 9/28/15 10:00 AM; pretrial conference: 11/16/15 9:00 AM; Jury trial: 11/24/15 9:00 AM; Reference of the above case to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program is vacated. Settlement is referred to Private Mediation for all further proceedings All discovery dispute to be brought befor e the Magistrate Judge assigned to the case; parties reminded of requirements of FRCP 26-1(a); counsel are advised all pretrial documents (as listed) must be filed in compliance with Courts Initial Standing order.Court Reporter: Debbie Hino- Spano. (lc)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No.

CV 14-07155 SJO (JPRx)

Title

Linda Rubenstein v. The Neiman Marcus Group LLC et al

Present: The
Honorable

Date

February 23, 2015

S. JAMES OTERO

Victor Paul Cruz

Debbie Hino-Spaan

Deputy Clerk

Court Reporter

Tape No.

Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs:

Attorneys Present for Defendants:

Behram V. Parekh

Cassandra S. Jones
Paul W. Sweeney, Jr.

Proceedings:

SCHEDULING CONFERENCE

Hearing held.
The Court grants Plaintiff’s request to re-file a motion to certify the class by May 4, 2015
and sets the following schedule:
Opposition due:
Reply due:
Hearing date:

June 1, 2015
June 15, 2015
July 6, 2015 @ 10:00 a.m.

The Court grants the Plaintiff’s oral request to withdraw and vacate the previously filed
motion to certify class [17]. Said motion is taken off this Court’s active calendar.
The Court grants the Motion to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant The Neiman Marcus
Group LLC [25] with leave to amend the complaint.
The Court sets the following schedule:
Jury Trial:

Tuesday, November 24, 2015 @ 9:00 a.m.

Pretrial Conference:

Monday, November 16, 2015 @ 9:00 a.m.

Motion Cutoff:

Monday, September 28, 2015 @ 10:00 a.m.

Discovery Cutoff:

Monday, August 24, 2015.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No.

CV 14-07155 SJO (JPRx)

Title

Linda Rubenstein v. The Neiman Marcus Group LLC et al

Last Date to Amend:

Date

February 23, 2015

Tuesday, March 23, 2015.

Reference of the above case to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program is vacated.
Settlement is referred to Private Mediation for all further proceedings.
All discovery disputes are to be brought before the Magistrate Judge assigned to the case.
The parties are reminded of their obligations under Fed. R. Civ. P. 26-1(a) to disclose
information without a discovery request.
Court advises counsel that all Pretrial documents must be filed in compliance with
the Court's standing order, including but not limited to:
1.
All Jury Instructions, agreed and opposed;
2.
Verdict Forms;
3.
Proposed Voir Dire Questions;
4.
Agreed-To Statement of Case;
5.
Witness List, listing each witness and time estimates to conduct direct, cross,
redirect and recross;
6.
Trial Brief and Memorandum of Contentions;
7.
Joint Rule 26(f) Report;
8.
If Court Trial, file Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and summaries of
direct testimony at Pretrial Conference;
9.
Motions in Limine are to be filed according to Local Rule 7 and will be heard at
9:00 a.m. the first day of trial;
10. Exhibits properly labeled, tagged, and in binders.
cc:

ADR Coordinator

:
Initials of Preparer

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