Opinion
4586-23
04-28-2023
JOHN EDWARD RUTLEDGE, 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 April 11, 2023. Upon due consideration and for cause, it is
ORDERED that, on or before May 18, 2023, the parties (i.e., petitioner and respondent) shall confer regarding the status of the case and the parties' views as to the above-referenced pending motion. The Court encourages the parties to cooperate and communicate with their opponent, and prepare this case for trial or other resolution, so that the parties can resolve among themselves any issues that can be resolved without the Court's involvement. It is further
ORDERED that, on or before June 1, 2023, respondent shall file a response to petitioners' above-referenced motion, noting therein any objections, if any, of the granting of the motion. The response should also describe the current progress in the case and whether the parties have conferred as directed.