C.D. Cal. L.R. 26-1

At the conference of parties held

pursuant to F.R.Civ.P. 26(f), the parties shall discuss the following matters

in addition to those noted in F.R.Civ.P. 26(f):

(a) Complex Cases. The complexity of the case, and whether all or part

of the procedures of the Manual For Complex Litigation (current

edition) should be utilized. Counsel may propose to the Court

modifications of the procedures in the Manual to facilitate the

management of a particular action.

(b) Motion Schedule. The dispositive or partially dispositive motions

which are likely to be made, and a cutoff date by which all such

motions shall be made.

(c) ADR. Selection of one of the three ADR Procedures specified in L.R.

16-15.4 as best suited to the circumstances of the case, and when the

ADR session should occur. For cases in the Court-Directed ADR

Program, counsel are directed to furnish and discuss with their clients

the Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program in preparation

for this conference. A settlement conference with a magistrate judge

is generally not available for such cases.

(d) Trial Estimate. A preliminary estimate of the time required for trial.

(e) Additional Parties. The likelihood of appearance of additional

parties.

(f) Expert Witnesses. The proposed timing of disclosures under

F.R.Civ.P. 26(a)(2).

In their written report required by F.R.Civ.P. 26(f), the parties shall include

their views and proposals, including any areas of disagreement, on the

matters listed in this local rule. The Court will consider this report in

making a referral to ADR.