Cases referred to Mandatory Arbitration shall remain pending before the referring court and discovery shall be conducted according to the following schedule:

a. “standard” arbitration: 120 days following the referral Order;

b. “expedited” arbitration: 60 days following the Referral Order;

c. Discovery will be stayed for 30 days prior to the arbitration hearing;

d. unless completed, discovery may resume before the referring court after rejection of an award and prior to trial.