§ Rule 16.02 Scheduling and Planning

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Rule 16.02. Scheduling and Planning

    The court may, and upon written request of any party with notice to all parties, shall, after consulting with the attorneys for the parties and any unrepresented parties, by a scheduling conference, telephone, mail, or other suitable means, enter a scheduling order that limits the time

    (a) to join other parties and to amend the pleadings;

    (b) to file and hear motions; and

    (c) to complete discovery.

    The scheduling order also may include

    (d) provisions for disclosure or discovery of electronically stored information;

    (e) any agreements the parties reach for asserting claims of privilege or of protection as trial-preparation materials after
production;

    (f) the date or dates for conferences before trial, a final pretrial conference, and trial; and

    (g) any other matters appropriate in the circumstances of the case.

    A schedule shall not be modified except by leave of court upon a showing of good cause.