Filed: June 24, 2026
| Entered: June 24, 2026
Ellings v. Round Mountain Gold Corporation
Labor: Fair Standards | Nevada
Minute Order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Order on Stipulation Order Staying Case
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 6/24/2026.
Before the Court is the Parties' Joint Stipulation to Stay, Toll, and Mediate (ECF No. 71 ). The Court has reviewed the Stipulation and finds good cause for granting it. After all, a limited stay of proceedings for purposes of pursuing mediation promotes judicial economy, preserves the Parties' resources, and (potentially) facilitates the expedient, and harmonious, resolution of this case.
Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Joint Stipulation to Stay, Toll, and Mediate (ECF No. 71 ) is GRANTED. These proceedings, and all related deadlines, are STAYED until October 9, 2026. Either party may move to prematurely lift this stay if, and when, (i.) the mediator declares an impasse or (ii.) either party declares an impasse through written notice.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the applicable FLSA statute of limitations is TOLLED for FLSA Collective Members from June 19, 2026, until the earliest of the following dates: (i.) five business days after the mediator declares an impasse; (ii.) five business days after either party declares an impasse through written notice; or (iii.) October 19, 2026, which is five business days after this stay is set to expire.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Plaintiff's Motion for Conditional Certification (ECF No. 59 ) is DENIED without prejudice, and with leave to re-file, in the event the Parties do not resolve this case via mediation. See Cahill v. Insider Inc., 131 F.4th 933, 938 (9th Cir. 2025) (citation omitted) (affirming that this Court has the inherent authority to manage its docket "with a view toward the efficient and expedient resolution of cases.").
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Parties must file a joint status report regarding the status of their settlement negotiations no later than ten days after: (i.) the stay expires or (ii.) the stay is lifted. If the Parties are no longer attempting to resolve this case at that time, then the Parties must file a proposed discovery plan, and scheduling order, by that same deadline.
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