The New York Preliminary Conference Form -- Commercial Cases is a form issued by the Supreme Court of New York State. It is used to initiate a settlement negotiation process in commercial cases. The form is used to provide the parties in the case with an opportunity to meet and discuss the issues in dispute. The form contains a series of questions that must be answered by the parties in order to help the court identify the issues and potential solutions. The form also contains instructions regarding how to file the form with the court. There are three types of New York Preliminary Conference Form -- Commercial Cases: in person, telephone, and video conference. For in person conferences, the form must be completed in person and submitted to the court. For telephone conferences, the form must be completed and submitted electronically. For video conferences, the form must be completed and submitted electronically, as well as providing the court with the contact information for each party.