§  8.15   Status conference.

   (a) In any proceeding subject to the part 8 rules, the Commission may
   in its discretion direct the attorneys and/or the parties to appear for
   a conference to consider:

   (1) Simplification or narrowing of the issues;

   (2) The necessity for or desirability of amendments to the pleadings,
   additional pleadings, or other evidentiary submissions;

   (3) Obtaining admissions of fact or stipulations between the parties as
   to any or all of the matters in controversy;

   (4) Settlement of the matters in controversy by agreement of the
   parties;

   (5) The necessity for and extent of discovery, including objections to
   interrogatories or requests for written documents;

   (6) The need and schedule for filing briefs, and the date for any
   further conferences; and

   (7) Such other matters that may aid in the disposition of the
   proceeding.

   (b) Any party may request that a conference be held at any time after
   an initiating document has been filed.

   (c) Conferences will be scheduled by the Commission at such time and
   place as it may designate, to be conducted in person or by telephone
   conference call.

   (d) The failure of any attorney or party, following advance notice with
   an opportunity to be present, to appear at a scheduled conference will
   be deemed a waiver and will not preclude the Commission from conferring
   with those parties or counsel present.

   (e) During a status conference, the Commission may issue oral rulings
   pertaining to a variety of matters relevant to the conduct of the
   proceeding including, inter alia, procedural matters, discovery, and
   the submission of briefs or other evidentiary materials. These rulings
   will be promptly memorialized in writing and served on the parties.
   When such rulings require a party to take affirmative action, such
   action will be required within ten (10) days from the date of the
   written memorialization unless otherwise directed by the Commission.

   return arrow Back to Top