Local Rule Local Social Security Rule 4.1: Motions for Extensions of Time and Scheduling Orders

Local Social Security Rule 4.1. Motions for Extensions of Time and Scheduling Orders

Any party seeking an extension of the deadlines set forth in Supplemental Social Security Rules 4, 6, 7, or 8 must, prior to seeking the extension, attempt to meet and confer with the opposing party in a good faith effort to agree on a reasonable and comprehensive schedule for all future filings in the case. If the parties reach agreement, a joint motion containing the proposed schedule should be filed with the court for approval, and, if approved, will govern all remaining proceedings in the case. No further extensions will be granted absent compelling circumstances. If the parties are unable to reach agreement and file a joint motion, the party seeking the extension must include in its motion a description of the efforts made to reach agreement on a proposed schedule and the reasons why those efforts were unsuccessful.

For relevant historical context for this local rule, consult the Appendix of Committee Notes.