SCHEDULING ORDER: re: 20 Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan. Discovery in this case shall close on May 16, 2025. The parties shall file any motions for summary judgment no later than June 16, 2025, unless otherwise permitted by order of the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins, III on 09/18/2024. (tht) (Entered: 09/18/2024)

Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins, III issued a scheduling order on September 18, 2024, setting firm deadlines for discovery and dispositive motions in this case. The order requires the parties to complete discovery by May 16, 2025.

Any motions for summary judgment must be filed by June 16, 2025, unless the court grants an extension. The parties previously submitted a joint preliminary report and discovery plan, which the court used to establish these deadlines. The case remains active, but the docket and court details have not been publicly disclosed.

The scheduling order signals that the case is moving into the critical pretrial phase, focusing on fact-gathering and legal briefing. The deadlines set by Judge Larkins will shape the pace and scope of litigation going forward. The court’s control over the schedule aims to prevent delay and encourage efficient resolution.

The parties must adhere to these deadlines or seek court approval for adjustments. The next major milestones will be the close of discovery and the filing of summary judgment motions, which often determine whether the case proceeds to trial or resolves beforehand.