In a Commercial List case conference, the court addressed procedural issues arising during case management of complex banking litigation.
A related action commenced by another party against the plaintiff bank had not been disclosed at an earlier case conference, prompting the court to require an explanation and direct counsel to attend a further appointment to address potential motions and case coordination.
The court also addressed discovery disputes, including requests to examine additional representatives and disagreements about whether discovery rights had been exhausted.
Timetables were set for written motion materials regarding discovery disputes, interrogatories, expert reports, and a forensic accounting report.
The court emphasized the importance of transparency in case management and minimizing interlocutory motions in complex litigation.
