(a) Definition A "complex case" is an action that requires exceptional judicial management to avoid placing unnecessary burdens on the court or the litigants and to expedite the case, keep costs reasonable, and promote effective decision making by the court, the parties, and counsel. (b) Factors In deciding whether an action is a complex case under (a), the court must consider, among other things, whether the action is likely to involve: (1) Numerous pretrial motions raising difficult or novel legal

(a) Duties of first-named plaintiff or petitioner Except as provided under rule 2.251 for electronic service, if more than two parties have appeared in a case and are represented by different counsel, the plaintiff or petitioner named first in the complaint or petition must: (1) Maintain a current list of the parties and their addresses for service of notice on each party; and (2) Furnish a copy of the list on request to any party or the court. (Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2016; adopted