Opinion
2097-23
11-02-2023
HUI HE, Petitioner 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 March 28, 2023, which states therein that petitioner resides in China. Upon due consideration and in view of that filing, it is
ORDERED that, on or before November 30, 2023, the respondent shall confer with petitioner regarding the status of the case and the parties' views as to the above-referenced pending motion, including any limitation that might exist with respect to proceeding remotely in this case. It is further
ORDERED that, on or before December 14, 2023, respondent shall file a response to petitioner's above-referenced motion, noting therein: (1) any objections, if any, of the granting of the motion, (2) describe the current progress in the case, including any limitation that might exist with respect to proceeding remotely in this case, (3) describe what actions the parties have taken to prepare this case for trial or other resolution, and (4) whether the parties have conferred as directed. It is further
ORDERED that petitioner and respondent are instructed to be diligent and be appropriately responsive with one another, and shall cooperate and communicate with one another by telephone, electronical means, or another appropriate means, and exchanging documents and information, for the purpose of further developing the case for trial or other resolution, and so that the parties can resolve among themselves any issues that can be resolved without the Court's involvement, and for complying with this Court's Orders and rules.