The list of dates set forth in the table below is being republished by the Court to verify that the dates are suggested guidelines as to the discovery dates for use by attorneys in preparing for scheduling conferences or for stipulated scheduling orders. The trial terms should be selected by attorneys in accordance with the guidelines set forth under Lyc. Co. R.C.P. L1007 (normal track 12-18 months and complex track 18-24 months after the defendant is first served). The dispositive motion deadlines have been established to allow the Court sufficient time in which to dispose of summary judgment motions before trial. Counsel may agree on appropriate dates for exchanging expert reports and completion of discovery so long as the completion does not impact upon the dispositive motion deadline.

     Counsel are also requested to review the appropriate forms (revised May 2007) being utilized for the Initial Case Monitoring Notice and Order and Scheduling Order, and Motion Cover Sheet; all of these forms should be confined to a single page; the use of the appropriate form will expedite the processing of case filings and other motions. Counsel’s attention is also invited to the Civil Pretrial Statement under Lyc. Co. R.C.P. L212.

     The current Rules and forms are available, in their entirety, on the Rules Page.

Kevin H. Way, District Court Administrator

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