The wheels of justice turn slowly. Judge Rochon set the scheduling order in Encyclopaedia Britannica v. Perplexity AI. Discovery won’t be completed until March 15, 2027!
This Civil Case Management Plan (the “Plan”) is submitted by the parties in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f)(3). All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a United States Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial. 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). Settlement discussions have taken place.
Depositions shall be completed no later than October 16, 2026.
The case is to be tried to a jury. Counsel for the parties have conferred and their best estimate of the length of trial is 2 weeks.
Motions due by 3/17/2026.
Deposition due by 3/15/2027.
Fact Discovery due by 10/16/2026.
Expert Discovery due by 3/15/2027.
Discovery due by 3/15/2027.
Case Management Conference set for 4/14/2027 at 10:00 AM before Judge Jennifer L. Rochon.
Pretrial Conference set for 4/14/2027 at 10:00 AM before Judge Jennifer L. Rochon. (And as further set forth herein.)
SO ORDERED.