Any discovery related motion accompanying the Request for Judicial Intervention will not be processed, but may be refiled, if necessary, after the Preliminary Conference. Where an action has been dismissed pursuant to CPLR 3216 for failure to file a Note of Issue as directed by the Court, no motions will be accepted or calendared other than a motion to vacate that dismissal. PART A Preliminary Conference shall be held within 45 days of the RJI date. Preliminary Conference Calendars will be posted Monday through Thursday. One short adjournment may be granted for good cause.
Prompt attendance is required.
Counsel must appear, be familiar with the case and fully authorized to enter into an agreement, both substantive and procedural on behalf of their clients. Any discovery related motion accompanying the Request for Judicial Intervention will NOT be processed, but may be refiled, if necessary, after the Preliminary Conference.