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Case 1:05-cv-01184-RHH

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Filed 07/28/2008

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IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS ______________ No. 05-1184 T (Judge Hodges) LOCUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., Plaintiff v. THE UNITED STATES, Defendant ______________ JOINT STATUS REPORT ______________

Pursuant to the Court's Order of April 28, 2008, the parties respectfully submit this joint status report. A significant portion of the claims in this case were settled and on January 22, 2008, the parties filed a joint stipulation for partial dismissal with respect to the portion of the claims settled. The remaining amount in controversy is $1,180,929.95. Counsel for the parties attempted to settle this remaining amount, but have not been able to reach a resolution. Accordingly, the parties intend to submit cross-motions for summary judgment respect to the issues presented by the remaining amount in controversy. Plaintiff will file its initial motion for summary judgment on September 15, 2008, and subsequent briefing will be governed by the Rules of the Court of Federal Claims.

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Case 1:05-cv-01184-RHH

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Filed 07/28/2008

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Respectfully submitted, s/Charles H. Helein1 CHARLES H. HELEIN Helein & Marashlian, LLC The CommLaw Group 1483 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 301 McLean, VA 22101 (703) 714-1300 (703) 714-1330 (fax) Attorney for Plaintiff July 28, 2008 Date s/G. Robson Stewart G. ROBSON STEWART Attorney of Record U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division Court of Federal Claims Section Post Office Box 26 Ben Franklin Post Office Washington, D.C. 20044 (202) 307-6493 NATHAN J. HOCHMAN Assistant Attorney General DAVID GUSTAFSON Chief Court of Federal Claims Section STEVEN I. FRAHM Assistant Chief s/Steven I. Frahm Of Counsel Attorneys for Defendant July 28, 2008 Date

Plaintiff's counsel, Charles H. Helein, has authorized defendant's attorney, G. Robson Stewart, to e-sign this Joint Status Report on his behalf. -2-

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