FJerry, LLC v. Brumate, Inc.

Nature of the order

This is a notice of reassignment and case-management order. The court did not decide the merits of FJerry, LLC’s claims or Brumate, Inc.’s defenses.

Court’s directives

The case was reassigned to Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke. Unless the court later orders otherwise, all prior orders, dates, and deadlines remain in effect. The case-management conference scheduled for October 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. was adjourned until further notice.

The parties were ordered to file a joint letter on the court’s electronic filing system by July 19, 2023. The letter may not exceed five pages, except that a lengthy jurisdictional-citizenship appendix may be attached 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 required citizenship information for the parties and their members, shareholders, partners, or trustees where applicable; - existing deadlines and previously scheduled conferences; - outstanding motions and any pending appeals; - discovery completed and discovery still needed for meaningful settlement discussions; - the status of prior settlement discussions without listing exact offers or demands; - whether the parties have discussed a settlement conference, the District’s Mediation Program, or a private mediator; - the estimated trial length; and - any other information that could help advance the case toward settlement or trial.

If the case had already been settled or otherwise terminated, the parties did not have to file the letter or appear, as long as proof of termination was filed before the deadline using the proper filing procedure.

Extensions and adjournments

Requests to extend a deadline or adjourn a conference must be made by a letter-motion filed electronically at least 48 hours before the deadline or conference. The request must identify the original and requested new dates, prior requests and their results, the reason for the request, the opposing party’s position, and, when applicable, the next scheduled court appearance. Unless the court notifies counsel that a conference has been adjourned, the conference remains scheduled.

Disposition

Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke issued the reassignment and case-management directives. The opinion contains no ruling on the underlying claims or defenses.