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Parties Involved:
Wackenhut Corporation
Defendant
Michelle West
Plaintiff

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 The parties are encouraged, when possible, to file a joint status report.

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

MICHELLE WEST,

NO. CIV. S-07-1483 EFB

Plaintiff,

v.

THE WACKENHUT CORPORATION,

and DOES 1 through 50, ORDER

inclusive,

Defendants.

__________________________________/

By an order filed August 20, 2007, this action has been reassigned to the undersigned by

consent of the parties. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. A Status (Pretrial Scheduling) Conference is set for October 3, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. in

Courtroom No. 25 before the undersigned.

2. Not later than fourteen (14) days prior to the Status Conference, the parties shall file

status reports1

 briefly describing the case and addressing the following:

a. Progress in service of process;

b. Possible joinder of additional parties;

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c. Expected or desired amendment of pleadings;

d. Jurisdiction and venue;

e. Anticipated motions and their scheduling;

f. The report required by Rule 26 outlining the proposed discovery plan and its

scheduling, including disclosure of expert witnesses;

g. Cut-off dates for discovery and law and motion, and dates for pretrial

conference and trial;

h. Special procedures, if any;

i. Estimated trial time;

j. Modifications of standard pretrial procedures due to the simplicity or

complexity of the proceedings;

k. Whether the case is related to any other cases, including bankruptcy;

l. Whether a settlement conference should be scheduled;

m. Whether counsel will stipulated to the magistrate judge assigned to this matter

acting as settlement judge and waiving disqualification by virtue of his so acting, or whether they

prefer to have a settlement conference conducted before another judge;

n. Any other matters that may add to the just and expeditious disposition of this

matter.

3. Failing to obey federal or local rules, or order of this court, may result in dismissal of

this action. Even though the court will construe pro se pleadings liberally, pro se litigants must

comply with the procedural rules.

4. Plaintiff and counsel are reminded of their continuing duty to notify chambers

immediately of any settlement or other disposition. See L.R. 16-160. In addition, the parties are

cautioned that pursuant to Local Rule 78-230(c), opposition to granting of a motion must be filed

fourteen (14) days preceding the noticed hearing date. The Rule further provides that “[n]o party

will be entitled to be heard in opposition to a motion at oral arguments if written opposition to

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the motion has not been timely filed by that party.” Moreover, Local Rule 78-230(j) provides

that failure to appear may be deemed withdrawal of opposition to the motion or may result in

sanctions. Finally, Local Rule 11-110 provides that failure to comply with the Local Rules “may

be grounds for imposition of any and all sanctions authorized by statute or Rule or within the

inherent power of the Court.”

So ordered.

DATED: August 20, 2007

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