ORDER: The parties were previously directed to submit a joint pre-trial order by 12/1/2023. See minute entry of proceeding held on 10/2/2023. To date, the parties have failed to comply. The deadline to submit a joint pre-trial order is extended to 2/13/2024. Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 1/30/2024. (SGC) Modified previous deadline date on 1/30/2024 (SGC).

The parties in this case failed to meet the court’s December 1, 2023 deadline to file a joint pre-trial order. Magistrate Judge James R. Cho had set that deadline following a status conference on October 2, 2023.

The joint pre-trial order is a critical document that outlines the issues for trial, witness lists, exhibits, and other procedural matters. Its absence stalls the case’s progress toward trial.

On January 30, 2024, Judge Cho issued an order extending the deadline to February 13, 2024. The order explicitly notes the parties’ failure to comply with the prior deadline. The extension signals the court’s intent to keep the case moving despite the delay.

It also places the parties on notice that further noncompliance could prompt sanctions or other court intervention.

The case remains active but stalled at the pre-trial stage. Without the joint pre-trial order, the court lacks the framework to set trial dates or resolve outstanding pre-trial disputes. The judge’s order does not indicate any new deadlines for other filings or motions, focusing solely on the joint pre-trial order.

The docket number and court are not publicly available, limiting insight into the underlying claims or parties involved. The procedural posture suggests the case is past initial pleadings and discovery but not yet ready for trial. Judge Cho’s involvement as a magistrate judge typically means he handles pre-trial management and discovery disputes.

Watch for the parties’ compliance with the February 13 deadline. Failure to submit the joint pre-trial order again could lead Judge Cho to impose sanctions or recommend dismissal. If the order is filed on time, the court will likely move to schedule trial dates and address any outstanding pre-trial motions.