Markem-Imaje Corporation v. Zipher Ltd. et al

Filing 157

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 145 Motion to Consolidate Cases. So Ordered by Judge Paul J. Barbadoro.(jna)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Markem-Imaje Corp.
v.

Case Nos. 07-cv-006-PB
12-cv-034-PB

Zipher, Ltd., et al.

O R D E R
The cases shall be consolidated for pretrial purposes only.
The parties shall meet and confer and

prepare a joint revised

pretrial plan for the resolution of both cases that incorporates
existing deadlines and proposes modifications, where necessary,
to address the new case.
days.

The plan shall be filed within 14

I expect the parties to agree on all aspects of the

proposed plan.

In the event that the parties are not able to

agree, however, each party shall file a memorandum the same day
that the plan is filed that identifies any areas of disagreement
and explains the party's position on the disputed issues.

I

will resolve any remaining areas of disagreement on the papers.
I will reserve judgment as to whether the cases will be
consolidated for trial until a later date.
SO ORDERED.
/s/Paul Barbadoro
Paul Barbadoro
United States District Judge
April 23, 2012
cc:
Counsel of Record