Ward v. Bisignano
| JOSEPH ROBERT WARD |
| FRANK BISIGNANO, COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY |
| 25-3647 |
| June 9, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit |
| D.I.W.C./D.I.W.W. |
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| Filing 24 On November 13, 2025, the court issued a global order resetting the non-jurisdictional filing deadlines for federally funded attorneys (including FPDs and CJA counsel), that had been stayed by the courts October 1, 2025 Supplemental Administrative Order. If your deadlines were suspended by the October 1 Administrative Order, please review the #Order Resetting Deadlines, available on the courts website, to find your new deadlines. [Entered: 11/13/2025 05:59 PM] |
| Filing 23 Paper copies (6) of Reply Brief submitted at DE 19 by Appellant Joseph Robert Ward received. [Entered: 10/17/2025 02:46 PM] |
| Filing 22 Paper copies (6) of Opening Brief submitted at DE 10 by Appellant Joseph Robert Ward received. [Entered: 10/17/2025 02:44 PM] |
| Filing 21 Paper copies (3) of Excerpts of Record in 1 Volume submitted at DE 11 by Appellant Joseph Robert Ward received. [Entered: 10/17/2025 02:42 PM] |
Filing 20
ORDER FILED. Reply Brief submitted at DE 19 by Appellant Joseph Robert Ward is filed. Appellant must file 6 copies of the brief in paper format securely bound on the left side with gray front cover pages. Each copy must include certification at the end that the copy is identical to the electronic version. The paper copies must be addressed to the Clerks principal office and mailed or transmitted to a delivery service within 7 days of this order. According to court records, Appellant Joseph Robert Ward has not filed paper copies of the opening brief and excerpts of record as directed by the courts orders filed on 8/21/25 and 9/29/25. Appellant Joseph Robert Ward must file 6 copies of the opening brief in paper format securely bound on the left side with blue front cover pages, accompanied by certification (attached to the end of each copy of the brief) that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically, and 3 paper copies of the excerpts of record securely bound on the left side with white front cover pages, within 7 days of this order. [Entered: 10/14/2025 11:41 AM]
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| Filing 19 REPLY BRIEF submitted for filing by Appellant Joseph Robert Ward. [Entered: 10/10/2025 04:54 PM] |
| Filing 18 Paper copies (6) of Answering Brief submitted at DE 16 by Appellee Frank Bisignano received. [Entered: 10/02/2025 11:34 AM] |
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Filing 17
ORDER FILED. Answering Brief submitted at DE 16 by Appellee Frank Bisignano is filed. Appellee must file 6 copies of the brief in paper format securely bound on the left side with red front cover pages. Each copy must include certification at the end that the copy is identical to the electronic version. According to court records, Appellant Joseph Robert Ward has not filed paper copies of the opening brief submitted at DE 10 and excerpts of record submitted at DE 11 as directed by the courts order filed on 8/21/25 submitted at DE 13. Appellant Joseph Robert Ward is ordered to file 6 paper copies of the opening brief bound with blue front cover pages, accompanied by certification (attached to the end of each copy of the brief) that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically, and 3 paper copies of the excerpts of record securely bound on the left side with white front cover pages, for delivery to the court within 7 days of this order. The paper copies must be addressed to the Clerks principal office and mailed or transmitted to a delivery service within 7 days of this order. [Entered: 09/29/2025 04:47 PM]
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| Filing 16 ANSWERING BRIEF submitted for filing by Appellee Frank Bisignano. [Entered: 09/26/2025 11:43 AM] |
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Filing 15
ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 14) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 10/20/2025. Optional Reply Brief due 21 days after service of Answering Brief. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [Entered: 09/04/2025 04:34 PM]
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| Filing 14 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellee Frank Bisignano. [Entered: 09/04/2025 03:31 PM] |
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Filing 13
ORDER FILED. Opening Brief submitted at DE 10 by Appellant Joseph Robert Ward is filed. Within 7 days of this order, Appellant must file 6 copies of the brief in paper format bound with blue front cover pages. Each copy must include certification at the end that the copy is identical to the electronic version. The excerpts of record submitted at DE 11 by Appellant Joseph Robert Ward are filed. Within 7 days of this order, Appellant must file 3 copies of the excerpts in paper format securely bound on the left side, with white front covers. The paper copies must be sent to the Clerks principal office. [Entered: 08/21/2025 04:05 PM]
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| Filing 12 SOCIAL SECURITY CERTIFIED ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD filed by Appellant Joseph Robert Ward [Entered: 08/20/2025 05:39 PM] |
| Filing 11 EXCERPTS OF RECORD submitted for filing by Appellant Joseph Robert Ward. [Entered: 08/20/2025 05:37 PM] |
| Filing 10 OPENING BRIEF submitted for filing by Appellant Joseph Robert Ward. [Entered: 08/20/2025 05:36 PM] |
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Filing 9
ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 8) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 8/20/2025, Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 9/19/2025. Optional Reply Brief due 21 days after service of Answering Brief. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [Entered: 07/21/2025 09:44 AM]
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| Filing 8 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Joseph Robert Ward. [Entered: 07/20/2025 02:49 PM] |
| Filing 7 Attorney Joseph John Langkamer as Counsel for Appellee substituted for Attorney Michael K, Marriott. [Entered: 06/24/2025 07:50 AM] |
| Filing 6 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joseph John Langkamer for Appellee Frank Bisignano replacing Michael K, Marriott. [Entered: 06/23/2025 05:31 PM] |
| Filing 5 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant Joseph Robert Ward. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please email #[email protected] and include the case name and number in the subject line. Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts. [Entered: 06/16/2025 04:45 PM] |
| Filing 4 MEDIATION ORDER FILED: The Mediation Program of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals facilitates settlement while appeals are pending. See FRAP 33 & Ninth Cir.R. 33-1. Mediation assessment conferences are not routinely scheduled in social security appeals. Counsel are encouraged to contact circuit mediator if they believe this social security appeal has remand potential or is otherwise amenable to resolution. See Order for details. [Entered: 06/12/2025 03:09 PM] |
| Filing 3 ADDED Social Security Access [Entered: 06/10/2025 09:08 AM] |
| Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 6/16/2025, Appeal Opening Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellant) 7/21/2025, Appeal Answering Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellee) 8/18/2025. For appeal no. 25-3647, 5:24-cv-00539-FWS-PD. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. Failure of the petitioner(s)/appellant(s) to comply with this briefing schedule will result in automatic dismissal of the appeal. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1. [Entered: 06/09/2025 04:39 PM] |
| Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 5:24-cv-00539-FWS-PD has been received in the Clerk's office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The U.S. Court of Appeals docket number 25-3647 has been assigned to this case. All communications with the court must indicate this Court of Appeals docket number. Please carefully review the docket to ensure the name(s) and contact information are correct. It is your responsibility to alert the court if your contact information changes. Resources Available For more information about case processing and to assist you in preparing your brief, please review the Case Opening Information (for #attorneys and #pro se litigants) and review the #Appellate Practice Guide. Attorneys should consider contacting the court's #Appellate Mentoring Program for help with the brief and argument. [Entered: 06/09/2025 04:33 PM] |
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| Plaintiff: JOSEPH ROBERT WARD | |
| Represented By: | Christopher J. Reichman |
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| Defendant: FRANK BISIGNANO, COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY | |
| Represented By: | Mr. Michael K |
| Represented By: | Joseph John Langkamer |
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