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(Rev. 2/28/18) (Identify the basic nature of Plaintiff222s primary claim. For example, 223employment discrimination (sex),224 223personal injury (slip and fall),224 223civil rights (excessive force),224 223copyright infringement (software)224 or 223breach of contract (oil and gas).224 Do not summarize or restate the allegations of the complaint. (Has any party demanded a trial by jury? If so, identify the pleading containing the jury demand.) (Have the parties exchanged initial disclosures? If not, explain.)(Does any party challenge the court222s subject matter jurisdiction over this case? If so, briefly explain the basis for the challenge.)A. Does any party anticipate seeking leave to amend a pleading or add a party? American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com B. If so, describe briefly the anticipated amendments and identify any potential new parties and the nature of the claim against them. C. State a proposed deadline for all amendments. If any party requests a deadline that is more than 30 days after the date of the scheduling conference, provide a detailed explanation. (Absent stipulation or leave of court, the court will enforce the limitations on discovery in the F.R.C.P., including no more than 10 depositions per side [Rule 30(a)(2)]; each deposition is limited to one day of seven hours [Rule 30(d)(2)]; and no more than 25 interrogatories per party [Rule 33(a)]. With those rules, and the issues identified in F.R.C.P. 26(f)(1)-(4), in mind:) A. Each party shall briefly describe (i) any discovery disputes the party anticipates may arise and (ii) any relief the party requests from the court in connection with the discovery issues. B. State a proposed deadline for completion of all discovery. If any party requests a deadline that is more than 5 months after the date of the scheduling conference, provide a detailed explanation. A. Identify all pending motions. B. Does either party anticipate filing a case dispositive motion? If so, (i) identify the proposed motion and (ii) state a proposed deadline for dispositive motions. (In accordance with Local Rule 16.3.1 and 28 U.S.C. 652, the parties must consider the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). State the position of the parties on whether this case is amenable to ADR and, if so, what form of ADR is considered most appropriate. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com (Is this case related to another case pending in the Western District of Louisiana? If yes, give the name, docket number and a brief description of the other case.(Do all parties consent to trial before the assigned magistrate judge? If yes, lead counsel for each party should sign the consent form found at http://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/ao085.pdf and return to the Clerk of Court for processing prior to the scheduling conference.)Pro SePro Se American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com