Preliminary Conference definition

Preliminary Conference means a telephonic conference with the parties and/or their attorneys or other representatives: (i) to obtain additional information about the nature of the dispute, the anticipated length of the Arbitration Hearing and other scheduling issues, (ii) to obtain conflicts statements from the parties, and (iii) to consider with the parties whether mediation or other non-adjudicative methods of dispute resolution might be appropriate.

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Preliminary Conference has the meaning given to that term in Clause 0. “Preliminary Performance Model” has the meaning given to that term in 0.

Preliminary Conference has the meaning given thereto in Clause 20.6.4.

Examples of Preliminary Conference in a sentence

In addressing any of the subjects within the scope of the Preliminary Conference, the arbitrators shall take into account both the desirability of making discovery efficient and cost-effective and the needs of the Parties for an understanding of any legitimate issue raised in the arbitration.
In addressing any of the subjects within the scope of the Preliminary Conference, the Arbitrator shall take into account both the desirability of making discovery efficient and cost-effective and the needs of the Parties for an understanding of any legitimate issue raised in the Arbitration.
Within [***] after selection of the third arbitrator, the arbitrators shall conduct the Preliminary Conference (as defined in the [***]).
Within thirty (30) days after selection of the third arbitrator, the arbitrators shall conduct the Preliminary Conference (as defined in the JAMS Rules).
Within 30 days after selection of the Arbitrator, the Arbitrator shall conduct the Preliminary Conference.
The Parties agree that the Arbitrator shall set a discovery cutoff not to exceed […***…] (rather than […***…]) calendar days after the Preliminary Conference for percipient discovery and not to exceed […***…] (rather than […***…]) calendar days after the Preliminary Conference for expert discovery.
In addressing any of the subjects within the scope of the Preliminary Conference, the Arbitrator shall take into account both the needs of the Parties for an understanding of any legitimate issue raised in the Arbitration and the desirability of making discovery efficient and cost-effective.
Within 30 days after selection of the Arbitrator(s), the Arbitrator(s) shall conduct the Preliminary Conference.
Within […***…] after selection of the Arbitrator, the Arbitrator shall conduct the Preliminary Conference.
In addressing any of the subjects within the scope of the Preliminary Conference, the Arbitrator(s) shall take into account both the desirability of making discovery efficient and cost-effective and the needs of the parties for an understanding of any legitimate issue raised in the Arbitration.

More Definitions of Preliminary Conference

Preliminary Conference has the meaning given to that term in Clause 22.6.4. “Preliminary Restoration Estimate” has the meaning given to that term in Clause 21.10.1.

Preliminary Conference means a meeting appointed to deal with procedural or administrative matters in connection with expert determination of the Dispute.