Certification And Report Of F.R.C.P. 26(f) Conference And Discovery Plan (Judge Whitney)

CERTIFICATION AND REPORT OF F.R.C.P 26(f) CONFERENCE AND PROPOSED DISCOVERY PLAN (Judge Whitney). This form is used in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina to comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (F.R.C.P.) 26(f), which requires parties in a civil case to confer early in the litigation process and submit a proposed discovery plan to the court. The form includes a certification that the parties held a conference, outlines pre-discovery disclosures, and provides a brief statement of the nature and complexity of the case. It also includes proposals for discovery deadlines, discovery limits (such as the number of interrogatories or depositions), and the use of expert reports. Additionally, it addresses any special issues or conflicts that could affect the schedule and any alternative dispute resolution methods the parties are considering. The form further addresses the anticipated trial duration, the possibility of using a magistrate judge, and any other relevant case management matters, such as confidentiality or the handling of electronically stored information. www.FormsWorkflow.com