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Before the pretrial conference, parties must meet and confer about admissibility of evidence, exhibits, witness and exhibit lists, and deposition excerpts.
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Prior to the pre-trial conference, the parties shall meet and confer on the following matters: Admissibility of evidence and exhibits; Exchange of witness and exhibit lists; Objections to deposition excerpts.
The requirement is stated in current official court rules and is attached at court scope, not as a personal preference.