Pastreichet al v. Securiguard, Inc.

Nature of the Order

This is a notice of reassignment and case-management order. The case was reassigned to United States District Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke. The opinion does not resolve the merits of the dispute between the plaintiffs and Securiguard, Inc.

Orders After Reassignment

Unless the court orders otherwise, all prior orders, dates, and deadlines remain in effect despite the reassignment. Any currently scheduled conference or oral argument before Judge Clarke is adjourned pending further order. The court directed all counsel to familiarize themselves with Judge Clarke’s individual rules and practices.

Joint Status Letter

The parties must file a joint letter on the court’s electronic filing system by July 19, 2023. The letter may not exceed five pages, except that lengthy information about the citizenship of members, shareholders, partners, or trustees may be placed in an appendix outside the page limit. The letter must separately address:

- counsel’s names and current contact information; - the nature of the case, principal defenses, and major legal and factual issues; - why federal jurisdiction and venue are proper, including the basis for diversity jurisdiction if applicable and required citizenship information for business entities and trusts; - existing deadlines and cutoff dates; - previously scheduled conferences that have not occurred and the matters to be discussed; - outstanding motions, including their dates and requested relief; - pending appeals; - discovery already completed, including the number of depositions taken by each party and any discovery needed for meaningful settlement discussions; - the status of prior settlement discussions without revealing exact offers or demands; - whether the parties have discussed alternative dispute resolution and whether a settlement conference, district mediation, or private mediator would be appropriate; - the estimated trial length; and - any other information that could help advance the case toward settlement or trial, including dispositive or novel issues.

If the case has been settled or otherwise terminated, counsel do not have to submit the letter or appear if proof of termination is filed on the docket before the deadline using the appropriate electronic-filing event.

Extensions and Adjournments

Requests for extensions or adjournments must be made by a letter-motion filed electronically at least 48 hours before the applicable deadline or conference. The request must identify the original and requested new dates, prior extension or adjournment requests and their outcomes, the reason for the request, the opposing party’s position, and, when applicable, the next scheduled court appearance. Unless the parties are notified that a conference has been adjourned, it will take place as scheduled.

Disposition

The court entered case-management directives following reassignment. It did not grant or deny a merits motion, dismiss any claim, or decide the parties’ underlying legal issues.