Opinion
7002-23S
11-20-2023
FABRIENNE R. ESPINA, Petitioner v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent
ORDER
Kathleen Kerrigan Chief Judge
Upon due consideration of petitioner's Motion to Proceed Remotely, filed June 20, 2023, and for cause, it is
ORDERED that, on or before December 18, 2023, respondent shall confer with petitioner 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 to exchange documents and information, and to further develop this 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. It is further
ORDERED that, the parties (i.e., petitioners and respondent) shall be appropriately responsive with their opponent and shall cooperate and communicate with one another by telephone, electronical means, or another appropriate means, as directed in the preceding paragraph. It is further
ORDERED that, on or before January 5, 2024, respondent shall file a response to the above-referenced motion, noting therein (1) any objections, if any, of the granting of the motion, (2) describe the current progress in the case, (3) what actions the parties have taken to prepare this case for trial or other resolution, and (4) whether the parties have conferred as directed in the preceding paragraph.