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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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 L.R. refers to the Local Rules of Practice for the United States District Court,

Eastern District of California.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

Kenneth Wilson Norwood, 

Plaintiff, 

vs.

Suzan Hubbard, et al., 

Defendants. 

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No. 1:07-CV-00889-SMM

ORDER SETTING RULE 16

SCHEDULING CONFERENCE

Although this action is excepted from the mandatory scheduling order requirement

pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16(b) and L.R. 16-240(c)(8),1

 the Court finds it

helpful to conduct a status conference for the purpose of entering a scheduling order.

Accordingly,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a telephonic Scheduling Conference is set for

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. Arizona time. Defense counsel shall initiate a

conference call and secure Plaintiff on the line before telephoning Judge McNamee’s

chambers at (602) 322-7555, no later than 1:25 p.m. Arizona time, on March 31, 2010.

* * * N O T I C E * * *

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:

1. DEFENSE COUNSEL WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRIAL OF

THE LAWSUIT FOR EACH PARTY SHALL APPEAR AND

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PARTICIPATE IN THE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE. Defense

counsel is directed to Rule 16 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure for the

objectives of the conference. At least one of the attorneys for each party

attending the conference shall have authority to enter into stipulations and

make admissions regarding all matters which may be discussed.

2. The parties must be prepared to discuss: (1) the nature and bases of their

claims and defenses and (2) the possibilities for a prompt settlement or

resolution of the case.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in accordance with Federal Rules of Civil

Procedure 16(b), 26(a)(1)(B), 26(f), and L.R. 16-240(c)(8), the parties are exempted from

providing initial disclosures, conferring before the scheduling conference, and developing

a discovery plan.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel for all parties are expected to comply

with Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and to minimize the expense of

discovery.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Court, after consultation with counsel and the

parties, will enter a Rule 16(b) Scheduling Order concerning, inter alia, discovery and

dispositive motions. The parties and their counsel are all cautioned that the deadlines set in

the Rule 16 Scheduling Order shall be strictly enforced.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Court views the Scheduling Conference as

critical to its case management responsibilities and the responsibilities of the parties under

Rule 16 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH

EVERY PROVISION OF THIS ORDER MAY LEAD TO SANCTIONS PURSUANT

TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 16(f).

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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court send copies of this Order

to all counsel of record and to all parties appearing in propria persona.

DATED this 22nd day of February, 2010.

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