A party that is first served or otherwise joined after the Rule 26 (f) conference must make the initial disclosures within 30 days after being served or joined, unless a different time is set by …

Mar 19, 2024 · Explore the essential elements of a Rule 26 (f) conference with our comprehensive guide and checklist.

ired by Fed. R. Civ. P. 1, attorneys and parties must collaborate in the discovery process. To that end, the Court requires attorneys and pro se litigants to review these rules at the initial …

Sep 6, 2025 · Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26 (f), parties must hold a discovery planning conference at least 21 days before the court’s Rule 16 (b) scheduling order deadline.

3 days ago · The Rule 26 (f) conference must take place “as soon as practicable” and in any event no later than 21 days before the Rule 16 (b) scheduling conference or a scheduling …

The Rule 26 (f) conference—also known as the “meet and confer”—is a mandatory pre-discovery meeting between parties in federal civil litigation. It’s where counsel discuss the nature and …

Jul 3, 2023 · Key steps counsel should take and issues counsel should consider before, during, and after a meet and confer under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 26 (f), in which the …

The FRCP 26 (f) meet and confer sets the stage for a party's own expectations and also sets the tone with opposing counsel for how discovery will proceed. While sometimes viewed by …

Apr 11, 2024 · While lawsuits are contentious in nature, parties should make a good-faith effort to address issues in Rule 26 (f) conferences. These are a great opportunity to understand what …

Rule 26 (f) describes a conference of two parties (the plaintiff and defendant) to cooperate and set out a clear plan for the process of discovery. In terms of responsibility for arrangement, both …