All local rules for D. Mass., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
Unless excused by the Court, each party shall be represented at the Pre-Trial Conference by counsel who will conduct the trial.
In the event that some disposition of the case is before the Pre-Trial Conference, counsel shall by telephone forthwith notify the Deputy Clerk signing this Order and promptly thereafter submit closing papers. Compliance with this aspect of the Order is not excused, absent the actual filing of closing papers or the entry of a Settlement Order of Dismissal in a form prescribed by the Court.
Counsel may be given a continuance only if actually engaged on trial. Failure to comply fully with this notice and with sections (B), (C), and (D) of Local Rule 16.1 may result in sanctions under Local Rule 1.3.