Two motions were brought by respondents to adjourn the start of a merits hearing.
The Tribunal granted the motion brought by a newly self-represented respondent, finding that his involuntary change in representation status and exclusion from a joint defence group constituted exceptional circumstances.
The Tribunal dismissed the adjournment motion brought by the remaining respondents, who failed to provide evidence supporting their claim that they needed time to retain new counsel.
The Tribunal also extended filing deadlines but declined to order a premature settlement conference.
