Opinion
1:20-cv-0613 JLT
09-08-2021
GAIL LYNN ROCHA, Plaintiff, v. COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY, Defendant.
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME
(DOC. 21)
JENNIFER L. THURSTON CHIEF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
On September 21, 2021, Plaintiff filed a stipulation of the parties for Plaintiff to have an extension of thirty days to file a reply brief. (Doc. 21.) The Scheduling Order allows for one extension of thirty days by stipulation of the parties. (Doc. 6 at 3.) Beyond the single extension by stipulation, “requests to modify [the scheduling] order must be made by written motion and will be granted only for good cause.” (Id.)
Previously, the Court granted Plaintiff a thirty-day extension of time to file an opening. (Docs. 16, 17.) Therefore, the Court construes the stipulation now pending to be a motion to amend the scheduling order. (See Doc. 6 at 3.) Dolly Trompeter, counsel for Plaintiff, asserts the extension of time is necessary “due to Counsel's observance of the holiday Rosh Hashanah.” (Doc. 21 at 2.) In addition, Ms. Trompeter reports she needs “additional time to brief the issues thoroughly for the Court's consideration.” (Id.) the Commissioner does not oppose the requested extension. (Id. at 2.)
Based upon the information provided, the Court ORDERS:
1. The request for an extension of time (Doc. 21) is GRANTED; and
2. Plaintiff SHALL file any reply brief no later than October 7, 2021.
IT IS SO ORDERED.