Order of Proceedings

As soon as practicable after the Arbitrator serves the written notice of acceptance of appointment, the Arbitrator shall set a date and time for the Preliminary Conference and shall notify all parties of that date and time. The Preliminary Conference ordinarily should take place within 10 calendar days of the service of the written notice of acceptance of appointment by the Arbitrator. The Arbitrator may also schedule one or more Preliminary Hearings, in consultation with the parties and upon reasonable notice to the parties. The parties shall not engage in dispositive motion practice unless the Scheduling Order so provides.