EXPEDITED: issues are few and clear |
Case to be completed in 9 months 100 days of discovery. |
STANDARD: issues are typical |
Case to be completed in 15 months. |
COMPLEX: issues are numerous or complex |
Case to be completed in 24 months discovery cutoff established at initial case management conference. |
MASS TORT: asbestos, multidistrict litigation, etc. |
Case afforded special treatment in accordance with unique aspects of the litigation. |
ADMINISTRATIVE: social security reviews, student loan defaults, etc. |
Case can generally be resolved on the pleadings or by motion, no discovery permitted without leave of court where appropriate, referred directly to a Magistrate Judge for a report and recommendation. |