Corrected Joint Status Report For Cases Assigned To Judge Gettleman

CORRECTED JOINT STATUS REPORT FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE GETTLEMAN. This form is used is a required filing in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division. It helps the court quickly gain an understanding of the background, issues, and progress of newly assigned civil cases. Counsel for all parties must confer and jointly prepare a concise report of no more than five pages, following the specific format outlined in the order. The report must include key case information such as the date and time of the status hearing, the attorneys of record for each party, and identification of the counsel expected to try the case. It also requires a statement of the basis for federal jurisdiction, whether a jury trial has been requested, and a summary of the claims, counterclaims, and relief sought, including a computation of damages when available. Parties must disclose any unserved defendants and related service issues, identify principal legal and factual issues, describe anticipated motions, and propose a discovery plan in compliance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f), including the status of discovery and any expert scheduling. The report should also estimate the earliest possible trial date, the anticipated trial length, and the current status of settlement discussions, including whether a settlement conference or alternative dispute resolution would be appropriate. The parties must indicate whether they consent to trial before a magistrate judge. The principal trial attorney, or another attorney with full case knowledge, must appear at the status hearing prepared to discuss all aspects of the case. Counsel are directed to review and follow Judge Gettleman’s Revised Standing Order on Motion Practice, Briefs, and Protective Orders in Civil Cases, available through the court’s website. www.FormsWorkflow.com