Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Inc. et al v. Secretary of State of Ohio et al
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| Judge: | Jeffery P Hopkins |
| Case #: | 1:24-cv-00325 |
| Nature of Suit | 950 Other Statutes - Constitutionality of State Statutes |
| Cause | 42:1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Case Filed: | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Last checked: Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 4:28 AM EST |
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Defendant
Stephen Caraway
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Defendant
Shayla Davis
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Defendant
Christina Hagan
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Defendant
Karl Kerschner
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Defendant
Ernest Knight
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Defendant
John Lyall
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Defendant
Ohio Elections Commission
77 S. High Street Suite 1850
Columbus, OH 43215 |
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Defendant
Secretary of State of Ohio
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Defendant
Charleta Tavares
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Plaintiff
Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC
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Plaintiff
Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
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Defendant
Attorney General of Ohio
Terminated: 08/09/2024
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| Docket last updated: 8 hours ago |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | ||
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minutes
Motion Hearing
Wed 05/14 1:10 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins: Oral argument re Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF26 ) held on 5/14/2025. Attorney Appearances: Attorney Andrew Grossman appeared on behalf of Plaintiffs; Attorney Chad Eggspuehler appeared as special counsel on behalf of the Secretary of State of Ohio; Attorneys Muna Abdullah and Stephanie Chmiel appeared on behalf of Ohio Election Commission and individually named Defendants. Argument heard. Matters taken under advisement. (Court Reporter: Linda Mullen) (mr) |
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| Monday, May 12, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Hearing on Motion
Mon 05/12 3:40 PM
AMENDED NOTICE of In-Person Oral Argument on Motion26 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Please note the Oral Argument on the pending motion set for 5/14/2025 at 10:00 AM has a COURTROOM CHANGE to Courtroom 1, Room 805 - Cincinnati before Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins. (kmc) |
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| Thursday, May 08, 2025 | ||
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order
Order
Thu 05/08 12:15 PM
ORDER Excusing Trial Attorney Attendance. Signed by Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins on 5/8/2025. (kmc) |
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| Thursday, March 20, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
Thu 03/20 11:30 AM
ORDER granting42 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Daniel Taehyun Park terminated. Signed by Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins on 3/20/2025. (kmc) |
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| Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | ||
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motion
Withdraw as Attorney
Wed 03/19 12:18 PM
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Amicus Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. (Park, Daniel) |
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| Friday, March 07, 2025 | ||
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Reply (non motion)
Fri 03/07 8:56 PM
Reply in Further Support of Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment by Defendants Stephen Caraway, Shayla Davis, Christina Hagan, Karl Kerschner, Ernest Knight, John Lyall, Ohio Elections Commission, Charleta Tavares. (Chmiel, Stephanie) |
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| Monday, February 24, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Mon 02/24 10:48 AM
ORDER granting39 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants reply in support of their cross-motion for summary judgment shall be due on or before March 7, 2025. Signed by Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins on 2/24/2025. (kmc) |
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| Friday, February 21, 2025 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time
Fri 02/21 3:46 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time New date requested 3/7/2025. to File their Reply in Further Support of Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment by Defendants Shayla Davis, Christina Hagan, Karl Kerschner, Ernest Knight, John Lyall, Ohio Elections Commission, Charleta Tavares. (Chmiel, Stephanie) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Fri 02/21 2:45 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Muna Abdallah for Defendants Stephen Caraway, Christina Hagan, Ohio Elections Commission, Charleta Tavares (Abdallah, Muna) |
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| Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | ||
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Brief
Tue 02/18 4:35 PM
BRIEF by Amicus Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. (kmc) |
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order
Order on Motion for Leave to File
Tue 02/18 4:15 PM
ORDER granting31 U.S. Chamber's Motion to participate as amicus curiae in this case. Signed by Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins on 2/18/2025. (kmc) |
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order
Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Tue 02/18 2:47 PM
NOTATION ORDER granting32 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Caleb P. Burns; granting33 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of William K. Lane III; granting34 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Daniel T. Park as Co-Counsels. Co-Counsels are directed to register for e-filing through PACER unless they have done so previously. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman on 02/18/2025. (bjc) |
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| Friday, February 14, 2025 | ||
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misc
Corporate Disclosure Statement
Fri 02/14 4:39 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Amicus Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. (King, James) |
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motion
Appear - Pro Hac Vice
Fri 02/14 4:38 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-10378930) of Daniel T. Park by Amicus Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. (King, James) |
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motion
Appear - Pro Hac Vice
Fri 02/14 4:37 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-10378927) of William K. Lane III by Amicus Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. (King, James) |
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motion
Appear - Pro Hac Vice
Fri 02/14 4:35 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-10378924) of Caleb P. Burns by Amicus Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. (King, James) |
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motion
Leave to File Document
Fri 02/14 4:32 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief and to Appear as Amicus Curiae by Amicus Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. (King, James) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1 (Proposed Amicus Brief)
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Fri 02/14 4:29 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by James A King for Amicus Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America (King, James) |
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| Friday, February 07, 2025 | ||
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respm
Reply to Response to Motion
Fri 02/07 5:19 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re26 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Plaintiffs Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Inc.. (Lewis, Patrick) |
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| Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Hearing on Motion
Wed 01/22 9:20 AM
NOTICE of In-Person Oral Argument on26 Motion for Summary Judgment: Oral Argument on the pending motion is set for 5/14/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2, Room 822 - Cincinnati before Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins. (kmc) |
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| Friday, January 17, 2025 | ||
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Response in Opposition to Motion
Fri 01/17 6:09 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re26 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Defendants Karl Kerschner, Ernest Knight, John Lyall, Ohio Elections Commission, Charleta Tavares, Christina Hagan, Stephen Caraway, Shayla Davis. (Chmiel, Stephanie) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Stephanie Chmiel in Support of Summary Judgment,
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Att: 2
Exhibit 1-A - United Auto Workers Local Union 1112 v. Blackwell, 2005 WL 991248 (Ct. Comm. Pl. Mar. 7, 2005),
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Exhibit 1-B - OEC Advisory Opinion 96ELC-03,
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Exhibit 1-C - OEC Advisory Opinion, 2000ELC-01,
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Exhibit 1-D - OEC Advisory Opinion 2010ELC-02,
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Att: 6
f.Response to Plaintiffs Statement of Material Facts and Counterstatement of Material Facts
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Response to Motion
Fri 01/17 4:26 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re26 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Defendant Secretary of State of Ohio. (Eggspuehler, Chad) |
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| Wednesday, January 08, 2025 | ||
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minutes
Telephone Conference
Wed 01/08 1:29 PM
Minute entry for proceedings held before Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins: Telephone Status Conference held on 1/8/2025. Attorney Appearances: Attorneys Patrick Lewis and Andrew Grossman appeared on behalf of the Plaintiff; Attorney Stephanie Chmiel appeared on behalf of the Ohio Elections Commission and individually named Defendants; and Attorney Chad Eggspuehler appeared as special counsel on behalf of the Secretary of State of Ohio. Case matters discussed. Counsel shall adhere to the Briefing Schedule as outlined in the Courts25 Order. Pending its review of the26 Motion for Summary Judgment and its forthcoming decision as to whether oral argument is necessary, the Court shall issue a separate notice to the parties regarding the scheduling of that proposed hearing. (Court Reporter: Linda Mullen) (kmc) |
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| Tuesday, December 03, 2024 | ||
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motion
Summary Judgment
Tue 12/03 3:44 PM
MOTION for Summary Judgment by Plaintiffs Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC. (Lewis, Patrick) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Declaration of Andrew M. Grossman,
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Exhibit Declaration of Tony Long
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order
Order on Motion for Leave to File
Tue 12/03 12:10 PM
ORDER granting24 Motion for Leave to File Motions for Summary Judgment, Set a Briefing Schedule, and Stay Discovery. The Court DIRECTS Plaintiffs to file their Motion for Summary Judgment and the corresponding declarations, currently lodged with the Parties' Joint Motion for Leave as Exhibits A, B, and C, as a separate case filing in accordance with the Local Rules of the Southern District of Ohio. A Telephone Status Conference is set for 1/8/2025 at 11:00 AM before Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins. Counsel shall use the conference line information detailed in the 9/13/2024 notice of hearing. Signed by Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins on 12/3/2024. (kmc)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.) |
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| Monday, December 02, 2024 | ||
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motion
Leave to File Document
Mon 12/02 5:56 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Motions for Summary Judgment, Set a Briefing Schedule, and Stay Discovery by Plaintiffs Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC, Defendant Secretary of State of Ohio. (Lewis, Patrick) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit,
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Exhibit,
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Att: 3
Exhibit
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| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Leave to File
Wed 11/27 12:15 PM
NOTATION ORDER granting23 Motion for Leave to File Withdraw and NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel (Docs.18 and22 ). Counsel are reminded going forward they should comply with Rule 83.4 (b) of the Local Rules of the Southern District of Ohio. Signed by Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins on 11/27/2024. (kmc) |
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| Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | ||
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motion
Leave to File Document
Tue 11/26 3:42 PM
MOTION for Leave to File Withdraw as Special Counsel for Certain Defendants by Defendants Karl Kerschner, Ernest Knight, John Lyall, Ohio Elections Commission, Charleta Tavares, Christina Hagan, Stephen Caraway, Shayla Davis. (Eggspuehler, Chad) |
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notice
Notice of Substitution of Counsel
Tue 11/26 12:02 PM
NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel - Stephanie M Chmiel substituting for Chad Michael Eggspuehler and Ethan W. Weber as to Defendants Karl Kerschner, Ernest Knight, John Lyall, Ohio Elections Commission, Charleta Tavares, Christina Hagan, Stephen Caraway, Shayla Davis. (Chmiel, Stephanie) |
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| Friday, November 22, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice (Other)
Fri 11/22 3:49 PM
NOTICE by Plaintiffs Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC re19 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-10259196) of Benjamin D. Janacek (Lewis, Patrick) |
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order
Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 11/22 4:26 PM
NOTATION ORDER granting19 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Benjamin D. Janacek as Co-Counsel. Co-Counsel is directed to register for e-filing through PACER unless they have done so previously. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman on 11/22/2024. (eh) |
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| Thursday, November 21, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Deficiency (Clerk's Notice)
Thu 11/21 1:42 PM
Notice of Deficiency re: Certificate of Good Standing. The Certificate of Good Standing is not from the highest court of a state or the District of Columbia. Related Document:19 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Benjamin D. Janacek filed by Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Deficiency Deadline by 12/5/2024. (eh) |
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| Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | ||
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motion
Appear - Pro Hac Vice
Wed 11/20 1:43 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-10259196) of Benjamin D. Janacek by Plaintiffs Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC. (Lewis, Patrick) |
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| Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Substitution of Counsel
Tue 11/19 11:47 AM
NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel - Stephanie M Chmiel substituting for Chad Michael Eggspuehler and Ethan W. Weber as to Defendant Ohio Elections Commission. (Chmiel, Stephanie) |
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| Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | ||
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answer
Answer to Complaint
Tue 08/13 5:22 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint, filed by Secretary of State of Ohio. (Eggspuehler, Chad) |
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answer
Answer to Complaint
Tue 08/13 4:14 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint, filed by Stephen Caraway, Shayla Davis, Christina Hagan, Karl Kerschner, Ernest Knight, John Lyall, Ohio Elections Commission, Charleta Tavares. (Eggspuehler, Chad) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Tue 08/13 3:42 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Ethan W. Weber for Defendants Stephen Caraway, Shayla Davis, Christina Hagan, Karl Kerschner, Ernest Knight, John Lyall, Ohio Elections Commission, Secretary of State of Ohio, Charleta Tavares (Weber, Ethan) |
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| Friday, August 09, 2024 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties
Fri 08/09 10:04 AM
ORDER: For good cause shown, Defendant Attorney General of Ohio is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICED. Signed by Judge Jeffery P. Hopkins on 8/9/2024. (eh) |
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| Friday, August 02, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice (Other)
Fri 08/02 6:35 PM
NOTICE by Plaintiffs Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Inc. of Voluntary Dismissal of Defendant, Attorney General Dave Yost, From This Action (Lewis, Patrick) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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| Tuesday, July 09, 2024 | ||
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utility
Set/Reset Deadlines
Tue 07/09 4:18 PM
Set Deadlines re docs.10 ,11 &12 : Attorney General of Ohio answer due 8/13/2024; Stephen Caraway answer due 8/13/2024; Shayla Davis answer due 8/13/2024; Christina Hagan answer due 8/13/2024; Karl Kerschner answer due 8/13/2024; Ernest Knight answer due 8/13/2024; John Lyall answer due 8/13/2024; Ohio Elections Commission answer due 8/13/2024; Secretary of State of Ohio answer due 8/13/2024; Charleta Tavares answer due 8/13/2024. (eh) |
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| Monday, July 08, 2024 | ||
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service
Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 07/08 9:40 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. (Lewis, Patrick) |
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service
Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 07/08 9:34 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. (Lewis, Patrick) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 07/08 9:34 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed. (Lewis, Patrick) |
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| Wednesday, July 03, 2024 | ||
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Summons Issued
Wed 07/03 11:04 AM
Summons Issued as to Stephen Caraway, Shayla Davis, Christina Hagan, Karl Kerschner, Ernest Knight, John Lyall, Ohio Elections Commission, Secretary of State of Ohio, Charleta Tavares. (kh) |
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| Tuesday, July 02, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Tue 07/02 4:58 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Chad Michael Eggspuehler for Defendants Stephen Caraway, Shayla Davis, Christina Hagan, Karl Kerschner, Ernest Knight, John Lyall, Ohio Elections Commission, Secretary of State of Ohio, Charleta Tavares (Eggspuehler, Chad) |
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Request for Issuance of Summons
Tue 07/02 1:40 PM
REQUEST for Issuance of Summons. Summons Form Secretary of State LaRose (Lewis, Patrick) |
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Att: 1
Summons Form Karl C. Kerschner,
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Att: 2
Summons Form Ernest C. Knight,
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Att: 3
Summons Form John A. Lyall,
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Att: 4
Summons Form Charleta B. Tavares,
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Att: 5
Summons Form Christina M. Hagan,
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Att: 6
Summons Form Shayla L. Davis,
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Att: 7
Summons Form Stephen Caraway,
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Att: 8
Summons Form Ohio Elections Commission
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| Monday, July 01, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Mon 07/01 1:16 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Ann Yackshaw for Defendant Attorney General of Ohio (Yackshaw, Ann) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Mon 07/01 1:13 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Heather L. Buchanan for Defendant Attorney General of Ohio (Buchanan, Heather) |
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| Thursday, June 20, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Thu 06/20 8:10 AM
NOTATION ORDER granting4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Andrew M. Grossman. Co-Counsel is directed to register for e-filing through PACER unless they have done so previously. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman on 6/20/2024. (kev) |
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| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | ||
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motion
Appear - Pro Hac Vice
Wed 06/19 5:25 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number AOHSDC-10027326) of Andrew M. Grossman by Plaintiffs Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Inc.. (Lewis, Patrick) |
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Att: 1
Supplement Certificate of Good Standing
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| Friday, June 14, 2024 | ||
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misc
Corporate Disclosure Statement
Fri 06/14 3:16 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Plaintiff Ohio Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee. (Lewis, Patrick) |
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misc
Corporate Disclosure Statement
Fri 06/14 3:15 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Plaintiff Ohio Chamber Of Commerce. (Lewis, Patrick) |
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cmp
Complaint
Fri 06/14 3:09 PM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 paid - receipt number: AOHSDC-10021468), filed by Ohio Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee, Ohio Chamber Of Commerce. (Lewis, Patrick) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet
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misc
Docket Annotation
Fri 06/14 4:15 PM
If this case is referred, it will be to Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman. (zmc) |
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