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Utah Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 16. Pretrial conferences, scheduling, and management conferences. The rule allows the court in its discretion or upon motion of a party to direct attorneys to appear for a pretrial conference for various purposes, including "establishing early and continuous control so that the case will not be protracted for lack of management." R.16(2) Court Rule 4-5-10 establishes court-annexed ADR for civil cases in district courts (Second, Third, and Fourth Judicial Districts).
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Pertinent legislation to be considered in 2006 includes: Prohibition of Contingent Fees For Expert Witnesses; Utah Attorney’s Fees Recovery Act; and Limits on Non-Economic Damages.
SB 252 containing consumer credit code amendments was passed March 15, 2006. The law expressly validates contract language waiving borrowers' rights to participate in class actions against lenders. Utah Code § 78B-3-410 caps non-economic losses in malpractice actions against health care providers. The state treasurer must certify to the AOC annual adjustments based on inflation. A schedule of cap amounts on causes of action arising on or after particular dates is available.
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The Interim Judiciary Committee of the Utah State Legislature is looking at tort reform and recommended legislation for the 2006 Utah State Legislature General Session.
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Under civil/torts; no special tracking.
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The Court Information System (CORIS) tracks all motions and proceedings in all civil and criminal cases.
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