(a)   Use of Pretrial Conferences

The Court may, at its discretion, conduct a pretrial conference in an adversary proceeding upon notice.

(b)   Applicability of S.D.Ind. L.R. 16-1

The Court may determine on its own motion or on the request of a party which provisions of S.D.Ind. L.R. 16-1 shall apply to an adversary proceeding.