Hon. Goldbourne. IAS.

Practitioner Intelligence

From attorneys who have appeared in this part. Last updated: March 2026.

Pre-Trial Practice, TAP Routing

At pre-trial conferences, cases with no open motions are typically re-demanded to TAP and placed on the American Transit blockbuster calendar. A settlement conference date follows. Know the motion history walking in.

What You Need to Know

• Threshold motions decided before PTC. Cases appearing for pre-trial conference should have any pending Insurance Law Section 5102(d) threshold motion already decided. Arrive with the decision.
• No open motions means TAP. If there is nothing outstanding, expect re-demand to TAP. Be ready with trial readiness information (witnesses, outstanding discovery, insurance posture).
• American Transit blockbuster calendar. A specialized calendar for American Transit cases exists within TAP. Know whether your case falls on it.
• Bill of Particulars posture. Know the status of any BP motions or amendments, including whether any were granted or denied by a predecessor judge.

Practice Notes from Recent Appearances

In a March 2026 pre-trial conference, a case with a previously denied threshold motion and no pending motion practice was re-demanded to TAP for placement on the American Transit blockbuster calendar. The court indicated a settlement conference date in TAP would follow. The part moves cases to the next procedural phase without delay when the file is ready.