The court may, and upon written request of any party with notice to all parties, shall, after consulting with the attorneys for the parties and any unrepresented parties, by a scheduling conference, telephone, mail, or other suitable means, enter a scheduling order that limits the time
(a) to join other parties and to amend the pleadings;(b) to file and hear motions; and(c) to complete discovery. The scheduling order also may include
(d) provisions for disclosure or discovery of electronically stored information;(e) any agreements the parties reach for asserting claims of privilege or of protection as trial-preparation materials after production;(f) the date or dates for conferences before trial, a final pretrial conference, and trial; and(g) any other matters appropriate in the circumstances of the case. A schedule shall not be modified except by leave of court upon a showing of good cause.
Amended effective 7/1/2007.