The New York Case Management and Scheduling Order (Judge Kara's) is a set of guidelines issued to parties involved in litigation in New York. The order seeks to ensure that all parties involved in a case move the case forward efficiently and effectively. The order sets out the specific requirements for the parties to follow regarding the management of their cases, including scheduling of deadlines, adjournments, and filing of documents. Additionally, the order contains provisions regarding the exchange of witness and expert information, discovery, and the use of mediation and arbitration. There are several types of New York Case Management and Scheduling Order (Judge Kara's). The original order was issued by Judge Kara's in 2004, and is the most commonly used. The Second Amended Order was issued in 2006, and includes more detailed provisions on electronic discovery. The Third Amended Order was issued in 2011, and includes provisions regarding the use of social media in discovery. The Fourth Amended Order was issued in 2013, and includes provisions regarding the use of alternate dispute resolution methods, such as mediation and arbitration.