• The document summarizes a status conference regarding scheduling adjustments and procedural deadlines in the case City of Seattle vs. Kurt Benshoof. ​

  Meeting Highlights

• Attendees included Attorneys Robert Barnes and Jack Ambrose for the defendant, and James Kenny for the City of Seattle. ​ Initial confusion about counsel presence was resolved. ​
• Judge Flevaris noted a large number of spectators in the Zoom waiting room but decided not to admit anyone else. ​
• The primary focus was on a motion for continuance to allow time for transcript review, with concerns raised about procedural respect for deadlines. ​ Kenny requested a new deadline of October 30th for the respondent's brief, citing extensive transcript work. ​
• The court set key dates: October 31st for the respondent's brief, November 21st for the appellant's reply, and January 16th at 10 a.m. for oral arguments. ​

Representation and Communication

• Judge Flevaris addressed hybrid representation concerns, confirming that Counsel Barnes would represent the appellant exclusively. ​ Communication with the court would be through Barnes unless otherwise approved. ​
• The court acknowledged potential prejudice from extending timelines but noted the appellant's incarceration would not be affected. ​ Barnes agreed to the proposed timeline, emphasizing the need to avoid indefinite delays. ​

Finalization and Next Steps

• The court encouraged the parties to draft a stipulation formalizing the schedule and expressed willingness to adapt as needed. ​
• Next steps include preparing the stipulation, ensuring transcript completion by September 30th, and adhering to the established deadlines for briefs and oral arguments. ​