Brown v. CE Solutions Group, LLC

Background

This notice states that the case was reassigned to United States District Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke. The opinion does not identify the nature of the plaintiffs’ claims or the defendants’ defenses.

Court’s directives

Unless the court orders otherwise, all prior orders, dates, and deadlines remain effective after reassignment. Any currently scheduled conference or oral argument before the court is postponed pending further order.

The court ordered the parties to file a joint letter on the electronic docket by September 8, 2023. The letter may not exceed five pages, although an appendix containing lengthy jurisdictional information is excluded from that limit. The letter must address counsel’s current contact information; the nature of the case, principal defenses, and major legal and factual issues; the basis for jurisdiction and venue; existing deadlines; previously scheduled conferences; outstanding motions; pending appeals; completed and remaining discovery; prior settlement discussions without exact offers or demands; possible alternative dispute resolution; estimated trial length; and other information that might help move the case toward settlement or trial.

The order further states that no joint letter or appearance is required if the case has been settled or otherwise terminated and the appropriate proof of termination is filed before the deadline. Requests for extensions or postponements must be made by an electronic letter-motion received at least 48 hours before the relevant deadline or conference and must provide the information listed in the order, including the requested dates, prior requests, reasons, the opposing party’s position, and any next scheduled court appearance.

Disposition

Judge Clarke issued a case-management and reassignment order requiring the joint status letter and setting procedures for any extension or postponement request. The notice does not rule on the underlying claims, defenses, or any dispositive motion.