ORDER

JAMES A. SOTO, District Judge

Pending before the Court is the Government's Motion to Amend/Correct its Answer to add the affirmative defense reflected in A.R.S. §12-712(A) and (B). However, a review of the record shows this motion is likely unnecessary, because an Amended Answer was filed on June 7, 2012, which specifically claims the affirmative defense in question at page 3, paragraph 8. (Doc. No. 16). The Court notes that the parties appear to have stipulated to allow amended pleadings until July 5, 2012. Joint Report Re: 26f Conference (Doc. No. 15, p. 9, para. 10 (June 4, 2012)). It also appears the scheduling order reflects such stipulated agreement. Scheduling Order (Doc. No. 17, p. 1, para. B). In any case, if the Amended Answer was filed in error or was otherwise not in compliance with court procedures, the record shows that Plaintiff had ample notice of the defense and would not suffer prejudice from its use by the government.

The Government's Motion to Amend its answer is, therefore, GRANTED.1

Also pending is the Government's Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Exhibit List and Preclude the Introduction of Non-Disclosed Exhibits. The Court notes that Plaintiff has averred that it plans to provide an updated exhibit list and binder to Defendant on July 18, which cures the bulk of Defendant's concerns.

That motion is DENIED subject to Plaintiff's compliance with the Federal Rules of Evidence for admission of documents at trial.