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D. Mont. L.R. 16.1

Pretrial Conferences; General Rules

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(a) Authority and Attendance. At any pretrial conference, an attorney

must have authority to enter into stipulations and to make admissions regarding all

matters the parties may reasonably anticipate discussing. Lead trial counsel must

attend the preliminary and final pretrial conferences in person and may be required

to attend any other conference or hearing in person.

(b) Other Matters Pending. All conferences will proceed as scheduled

regardless of whether motions are pending or alternative dispute resolution is being

pursued.

(c) Status Conferences. Status conferences may be held in any case as

deemed necessary by the court or on motion of a party explaining the need for a

conference.

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www.mtd.uscourts.gov
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2026-09-18
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fed-district-2026-09-19
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