Soussi v. Chertoff et al
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SCHEDULING ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Dennis L. Beck on 1/22/09. Discovery Deadlines: Initial Disclosures due by 1/30/2009; Non Expert due by 5/15/2009; Expert due by 6/12/2009. Non-Dispositive Motion Deadlines: Filing due by 6 /10/2009; Hearing- July 2, 2009. Pretrial Conference set for 7/8/2009 at 08:30 AM in Courtroom 4(LJO) before District Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill. Court Trial (one day) set for 8/24/2009 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 4(LJO) before District Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill. (Verduzco, M)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 I. 21 January 15, 2009. 22 II. 23 James W. Makasian appeared on behalf of Plaintiff. 24 Christopher W. Dempsey appeared on behalf of Defendant. 25 III. 26 The parties are ordered to exchange the initial disclosures required by Fed .R. Civ. 27 28 1 Discovery Plan and Cut-Off Date Appearances of Counsel Date of Scheduling Conference Trial: August 24, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Courtroom 4 CT one day ) ) ) ) Plaintiff(s), ) ) v. ) ) ) MICHAEL CHERTOFF, et al., ) ) ) Defendant. ) ) ____________________________________ ) MANSOOR AHMED SOUSSI 1: 08 CV 01235 LJO DLB SCHEDULING ORDER (Fed.R.Civ.P 16) Discovery Deadlines: Initial Disclosures: January 30, 2009 Non Expert: May 15, 2009 Expert: June 12, 2009 Non-Dispositive Motion Deadlines: Filing: June 10, 2009 Hearing: July 2, 2009 Pre-Trial Conference: July 8, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. Courtroom 4
U N IT E D STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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P. 26(a)(1) on or before January 30, 2009. The parties are ordered to complete all discovery pertaining to non-experts on or before May 15, 2009 and all discovery pertaining to experts on or before June 12, 2009. The parties are directed to disclose all expert witnesses, in writing, on or before May 15, 2009. The written designation of experts shall be made pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. Rule 26(a)(2), (A) and (B) and shall include all information required thereunder. Failure to designate experts in compliance with this order may result in the Court excluding the testimony or other evidence offered through such experts that are not disclosed pursuant to this order. The provisions of Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(b)(4) and (5) shall apply to all discovery relating to experts and their opinions. Experts must be fully prepared to be examined on all subjects and opinions included in the designation. Failure to comply will result in the imposition of sanctions, which may include striking the expert designation and preclusion of expert testimony. IV. Pre-Trial Motion Schedule All Non-Dispositive Pre-Trial Motions, including any discovery motions, shall be filed no later than June 10, 2009 and heard on or before July 2, 2009. Non-dispositive motions are heard on Fridays at 9:00 a.m., before the Honorable Dennis L. Beck, United States Magistrate Judge in Courtroom 9. Counsel must comply with Local Rule 37-251 with respect to discovery disputes or the motion will be denied without prejudice and dropped from calendar. In scheduling such motions, the Magistrate Judge may grant applications for an order shortening time pursuant to Local Rule 6-142(d). However, if counsel does not obtain an order shortening time, the notice of motion must comply with Local Rule 37-251. Counsel may appear and argue non-dispositive motions by telephone, providing a written request to so appear is made to the Magistrate Judge's Courtroom Clerk no later than five (5) court days before the noticed hearing date. In the event that more than one attorney requests
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to appear by telephone then it shall be the obligation of the moving part(ies) to arrange and originate a conference call to the court. V. Pre-Trial Conference Date July 8, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. in Courtroom 4 before Judge O'Neill. The parties are ordered to file a Joint Pretrial Statement pursuant to Local Rule 16-281(a)(2). The parties are further directed to submit a digital copy of their pretrial statement in Word Perfect X31 format, directly to Judge O'Neill's chambers by email at LJOOrders@caed.uscourts.gov. Counsels' attention is directed to Rules 16-281 and 16-282 of the Local Rules of Practice for the Eastern District of California, as to the obligations of counsel in preparing for the pre-trial conference. The Court will insist upon strict compliance with those rules. VI. Trial Date August 24, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 4 before the Honorable Lawrence J. O'Neill, United States District Court Judge. A. B. C. This is a court trial. Counsels' Estimate of Trial Time: one day. Counsel's attention is directed to Local Rules of Practice for the Eastern District of California, Rule 16-285. VII. Request for Bifurcation, Appointment of Special Master, or other Techniques to Shorten Trial Not applicable at this time. VIII. Related Matters Pending There are no pending related matters. ///
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If WordPerfect X3 is not available to the parties then the latest version of WordPerfect or any other word processing program in general use for IBM compatible personal computers is acceptable. 3
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Compliance with Federal Procedure All counsel are expected to familiarize themselves with the Federal Rules of Civil
Procedure and the Local Rules of Practice of the Eastern District of California, and to keep abreast of any amendments thereto. The Court must insist upon compliance with these Rules if it is to efficiently handle its increasing case load and sanctions will be imposed for failure to follow the Rules as provided in both the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules of Practice for the Eastern District of California. X. Effect of this Order The foregoing order represents the best estimate of the court and counsel as to the agenda most suitable to dispose of this case. The trial date reserved is specifically reserved for this case. If the parties determine at any time that the schedule outlined in this order cannot be met, counsel are ordered to notify the court immediately of that fact so that adjustments may be made, either by stipulation or by subsequent status conference. Stipulations extending the deadlines contained herein will not be considered unless they are accompanied by affidavits or declarations, and where appropriate attached exhibits, which establish good cause for granting the relief requested. Failure to comply with this order may result in the imposition of sanctions.
IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: 3b142a
January 22, 2009
/s/ Dennis L. Beck UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
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