UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ALABAMA Choose an item. DIVISION Plaintiff(s)., ) ) Plaintiff(s) ) ) vs. ) Case No. Case Number. ) Defendant(s)., ) ) Defendant(s) ) ORDER REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 26 The parties are reminded to conduct a conference pursuant to Rule 26(f) of the The parties must confer no later than twentyone Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (21) days after the entry date of this order. During the Rule 26(f) conference, the parties discussions shall cover the following topics: the nature and basis of the claims and defenses and the possibility of a prompt settlement or resolution of the case through formal mediation or informal settlement negotiations; a proposed discovery plan, including deadlines for the matters addressed in subparagraphs (1) through (4) of Rule 26(f) and a protocol to govern the search and production of electronically stored information; and the need for a protective order for disclosure of protected health information. If the parties are unable to agree upon a date, time, or place for the Rule 26(f) conference, the parties are ORDERED to file a joint notice with the court.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ALABAMA Choose an item. DIVISION Plaintiff(s)., ) ) Plaintiff(s) ) ) vs. ) Case No. Case Number. ) Defendant(s)., ) ) Defendant(s) ) ORDER REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 26 The parties are reminded to conduct a conference pursuant to Rule 26(f) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The parties must confer no later than twentyone (21) days after the entry date of this order. During the Rule 26(f) conference, the parties discussions shall cover the following topics: the nature and basis of the claims and defenses and the possibility of a prompt settlement or resolution of the case through formal mediation or informal settlement negotiations; a proposed discovery plan, including deadlines for the matters addressed in subparagraphs (1) through (4) of Rule 26(f) and a protocol to govern the search and production of electronically stored information; and the need for a protective order for disclosure of protected health information. If the parties are unable to agree upon a date, time, or place for the Rule 26(f) conference, the parties are ORDERED to file a joint notice with the court.
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