United States v. Grynberg Petroleum Co.

Full title: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. GRYNBERG PETROLEUM CO., Defendant.

Court: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO

Date published: Apr 23, 2012

Civil Action: 11-cv-02945-WYD-CBS (D. Colo. Apr. 23, 2012)

Opinion

Civil Action: 11-cv-02945-WYD-CBS

04-23-2012

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. GRYNBERG PETROLEUM CO., Defendant.

Craig B. Shaffer

Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer

FTR - Reporter Deck-Courtroom A402

Courtroom Deputy: Robin Mason

Counsel:

Amanda Adams Rocque

Phillip Dean Barber

Terry Jo Epstein

COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ORDER

HEARING: RULE 16(b) SCHEDULING CONFERENCE

Court in session: 9:26 a.m.

Court calls case. Appearances of counsel.

Discussion regarding the defendant's (opposed) MOTION to Amend/Correct/Modify File an Amended Answer (Docket No. 13, filed on 4/19/2012). Mr. Barber and Ms. Rocque present oral arguments to court regarding this motion. After discussion, counsel for the plaintiff is no longer in opposition to this motion.

ORDERED: The court GRANTS the defendant's (opposed) MOTION to Amend/Correct/Modify File an Amended Answer (Docket No. 13, filed on 4/19/2012).

Discussion regarding setting discovery deadlines, possibly resolving this case by dispositive motion, staying all discovery until a ruling on the dispositive motion has been made, depositions to be taken, and the plaintiff possibly moving for a partial judgment on motion for summary judgment (on the legal question(s) only).

ORDERED:

The government shall file their motion requesting partial judgment on summary judgment no later than May 9, 2012; the defendant shall respond to this motion no later than June 11, 2012; the government shall file its reply no later than June 25, 2012. The court will stay all discovery pending ruling on the government's motion.
The parties shall put together a conference call and then contact Magistrate Judge Shaffer's chambers (303.844.2117) within 72 hours of a ruling on this motion (if it is denied) to address further settings in this case.

Discussion regarding the defendants possibly filing a cross-motion. In the event that a cross-motion is filed, the parties shall adhere to the same deadlines set forth above.

HEARING CONCLUDED.

Court in recess: 9:43 a.m.

Total time in court: 00:17

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