American Institute for Preventive Medicine, Incorporated v. Oakstone Publishing, LLC

Filing 48

ORDER STAYING proceedings pending settlement negotiations and setting, ( Telephone Conference for 5/14/2010 02:00 PM before District Judge Robert H Cleland) Signed by District Judge Robert H Cleland. (LWag)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, INC., Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant, v. OAKSTONE PUBLISHING, LLC, Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff. / ORDER STAYING PROCEEDINGS PENDING SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND SETTING TELEPHONE CONFERENCE On April 29, 2010, the court conducted a settlement conference with principals and counsel for both parties regarding the above-captioned case. Although the parties did not come to a resolution during the conference, it was apparent that continued settlement discussions may allow the parties to settle this case. Accordingly, the parties will continue to negotiate over the next two weeks. The court is satisfied that the parties will use this time productively. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that all formal proceedings in this matter are STAYED pending settlement negotiations between the parties. The parties are instructed to notify the court immediately if they have reached a complete resolution to this matter or if their negotiations have halted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties will participate in a telephone status conference on May 14, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. The court will initiate the telephone call. If, at that time, the parties have failed to negotiate a settlement, the court will lift the stay; Case No. 09-11195

the court will adjust the deadlines for the submission of trial materials; and the case will proceed rapidly to trial. S/Robert H. Cleland ROBERT H. CLELAND UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Dated: May 4, 2010 I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was mailed to counsel of record on this date, May 4, 2010, by electronic and/or ordinary mail. S/Lisa Wagner Case Manager and Deputy Clerk [phone]

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