The New York Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order (Judge Apron) is a set of rules designed to streamline civil cases in New York State. It was implemented by Judge Loretta A. Presley of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in 2020. The Plan encourages attorneys and their clients to agree to a schedule of specific deadlines and timelines for the case to proceed to trial. It also encourages cooperation among counsel, and the parties must file joint reports with the court at regularly scheduled intervals. The main components of the Plan include case management conferences, a scheduling order, pre-trial deadlines, and a trial schedule. The Plan is divided into two types of orders: Case Management Plans (Camps) and Scheduling Orders. Camps are issued at the beginning of the case and lay out the timeline for the case. Scheduling Orders are issued after the CMP and provide more detailed deadlines for the parties. The New York Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order (Judge Apron) is designed to ensure that cases proceed efficiently and to help attorneys and their clients reach a resolution without the need for a trial. It is a helpful tool for attorneys and their clients to manage their cases for the best outcome.