Rule 212.3.3 - Pre-Trial Conference(A) If no objection are filed to the Report of Counsel's Pre-Trial Conference within the time limits prescribed by Clinton R.C.P. No. 212.3.2(B), the Court Administrator shall forthwith schedule the matter for a pre-trial conference between the assigned Judge and counsel. This conference shall be attended by counsel who are expected to try the case and who shall either be authorized to enter into a settlement agreement or who shall have in attendance, in person or readily available by telephone, such persons who are empowered to enter into a settlement agreement. The Judge and counsel shall discuss the report of counsel's conference, any possible simplification of the issues, the possible bifurcation of the trial, limitations on the number of expert witnesses, the prospects of settlement, and such other matters as may aid in the trial or disposition of the action.(B) If a party fails to cooperate in the conduct of the pre-trial proceedings mandated by Clinton R.C.P. Nos. 212.3.1, 212.3.2, and 212.3.3, including but not limited to, failure to attend any scheduled conference and/or the inadequate preparation of required documents, such failure shall be deemed to be grounds for the entry of a judgment of non pros or other appropriate default relief.