Opinion
Civil Action No. 11-cv-02814-AP
01-23-2012
OLIVER N. HOWELLS, Plaintiff, v. MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner of Social Security, Defendant.
Patrick C.H. Spencer, II Spencer & Spencer JOHN F. WALSH United States Attorney WILLIAM G. PHARO Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office District of Colorado Debra J. Meachum Special Assistant United States Attorney
JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SOCIAL SECURITY CASES
1. APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL AND PRO SE PARTIES
For Plaintiff:
Patrick C.H. Spencer, II
Spencer & Spencer
For Defendant:
JOHN F. WALSH
United States Attorney
WILLIAM G. PHARO
Assistant United States Attorney
United States Attorney's Office
District of Colorado
Debra J. Meachum
Special Assistant United States Attorney
2. STATEMENT OF LEGAL BASIS FOR SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION
The Court has jurisdiction based on section 205(g) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 405(g).
3. DATES OF FILING OF RELEVANT PLEADINGS
A. Date Complaint Was Filed: 10/27/11
B. Date Complaint Was Served on U.S. Attorney's Office: 11/3/11
C. Date Answer and Administrative Record Were Filed: 1/3/12
4. STATEMENT REGARDING THE ADEQUACY OF THE RECORD
To the best of their knowledge, the parties state that the record is complete.
5. STATEMENT REGARDING ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE
The parties do not anticipate submitting additional evidence.
6. STATEMENT REGARDING WHETHER THIS CASE RAISES UNUSUAL CLAIMS OR DEFENSES
The parties state that this case does not raise unusual claims or defenses.
7. OTHER MATTERS
The parties state that there are no other matters.
8. BRIEFING SCHEDULE
A. Plaintiffs Opening Brief Due: 3/2/12
B. Defendant's Response Brief Due: 4/2/12
C. Plaintiffs Reply Brief (If Any) Due: 4/17/12
9. STATEMENTS REGARDING ORAL ARGUMENT
A. Plaintiffs Statement: Plaintiff does not request oral argument.
B. Defendant's Statement: Defendant does not request oral argument
10. CONSENT TO EXERCISE OF JURISDICTION BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE
All parties have not consented to the exercise of jurisdiction of a United States Magistrate Judge.
11. OTHER MATTERS
THE PARTIES FILING MOTIONS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME OR CONTINUANCES MUST COMPLY WITH D.C.COLO.LCivR 7.1(C) BY SUBMITTING PROOF THAT A COPY OF THE MOTION HAS BEEN SERVED UPON THE MOVING ATTORNEY'S CLIENT, ALL ATTORNEYS OF RECORD, AND ALL PRO SE PARTIES.
12. AMENDMENTS TO JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The parties agree that the Joint Case Management Plan may be altered or amended only upon a showing of good cause.
BY THE COURT:
John L. Kane
U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
APPROVED:
For Plaintiff:
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Patrick C.H. Spencer, II
Spencer & Spencer
For Defendant:
JOHN F. WALSH
United States Attorney
WILLIAM G. PHARO
Assistant United States Attorney
United States Attorney's Office
District of Colorado
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Debra J. Meachum
Special Assistant United States Attorney