Preliminary Conference Order Part 45 (Judge Patel)

PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE ORDER PART 45 (JUDGE RATHOD PATEL). This form is used in the New York Supreme Court, County of New York to establish a structured timeline and procedures for discovery and pre-trial matters in a commercial litigation case. It outlines key directives, including confidentiality agreements under Commercial Division Rule 11-g, deadlines for document production, interrogatories, and the exchange of electronically stored information (ESI). The order also sets deadlines for party and non-party depositions, expert disclosures, and completion of discovery. It includes provisions for scheduling a Trial Readiness Conference, filing the Note of Issue, and resolving discovery disputes through court intervention if necessary. The document emphasizes that discovery deadlines cannot be extended without prior court approval and that there is no automatic stay of discovery pending motions, settlement discussions, or alternative dispute resolution unless specifically ordered by the court. Additionally, an optional stipulation allows the prevailing party in any discovery-related motion to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs at the court’s discretion. www.FormsWorkflow.com