Under Rule 26, discovery cannot begin until the conference and the discovery plan must be submitted within which time frame?

• A. The Case Is Filed
• B. The Rule 26(F) Discovery Conference
• C. A Verdict Is Reached
• D. A Mediation Occurs

Answer: (B)

Discovery cannot begin until the Rule 26(f) conference occurs, and the discovery plan must be filed with the court within 14 days after that conference. In other words, the timing for submitting the plan is tied to the initial conference mandated by Rule 26(f); the plan is due 14 days after the conference so the court can oversee and schedule discovery accordingly. The filing or resolution of the case, or events like mediation or a verdict, do not set this discovery-timing requirement.