Pre-Trial Procedures: Judge Keir generally will not require appearance at a pre-trial conference if the If the parties conduct a conference as required by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f)(1), applicable by FRBP 7026, and the parties then file a joint report pursuant to Rule 26(f)(2) that includes suggested deadlines for completion of discovery, identification of any experts and filing of reports, filing of any dispositive motions, as well as any other schedule the parties request, by 12:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled hearing.