Opinion
5645-24S
09-11-2024
DILLON HOVDA & MALLORY BLODGETT, Petitioners v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent
ORDER
Kathleen Kerrigan Chief Judge
This case is before the Court on petitioner's Motion to Proceed Remotely, filed April 8, 2024. Because sufficient grounds have not been established at this time, it is
ORDERED that the Motion to Proceed Remotely is denied without prejudice. Petitioner may refile their motion providing the information requested on the form. It is further
ORDERED that immediately upon receipt of this order (and in any event no later than September 27, 2024), the parties (i.e., petitioner and respondent) are instructed to begin their efforts to be diligent and be appropriately responsive with one another, the parties shall confer regarding the status of the case and shall exchange documents and information, and shall cooperate and communicate with one another by telephone, electronical means, or another appropriate means, in scheduling a prompt telephone conference among the parties to further discuss and develop the case for trial or other resolution. It is further
ORDERED that, on or before October 18, 2024, parties shall file a joint or separate status report in which the parties shall describe the status of the case, including their efforts to settle and/or otherwise narrow the scope of the issues in this case, and whether the parties have conferred as directed in the preceding paragraph. It is further
ORDERED that the parties are instructed to be diligent about preparing the case for trial or other resolution, and for complying with this Court's rules and orders.