Sample Scheduling Order

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

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............................ , ) Case No.: Plaintiff,

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v. ) SCHEDULING ORDER

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Defendant. )

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APPEARANCES:

Plaintiff(s) by: ..................................

Defendant(s) by: ...............................

U.S. District Court Judge ..................................

Pursuant to Rule 16(b) of the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure, after holding an initial pre-trial conference, it is hereby ordered that:

Pleadings and Parties:

Except for good cause shown:

1. No additional parties may be joined after ..............

2. No additional causes of action or defenses may be asserted after ..............

Discovery:

Except for good cause shown, all discovery shall be commenced in time to be completed by ...................... .

The Court expects discovery to be completed within 90 days of the first scheduling conference. In the event that the parties believe that additional time is needed, the parties shall request an extension from the Court, by...