Brett Kimberlin v. National Bloggers Club
Defendant: JAMES O'KEEFE, SIMON AND SCHUSTER, INC and LYNN THOMAS, a/k/a Kimberlinunmasked
Defendant / Appellee: THE BLAZE, BREITBART.COM, ERICK ERICKSON, THE AMERICAN SPECTATOR, LEE STRANAHAN, AARON JUSTIN WALKER, PATRICK FREY, THE FRANKLIN CENTER, GLENN BECK, NATIONAL BLOGGERS CLUB, REDSTATE, MANDY NAGY, WILLIAM HOGE, TWITCHY, ROBERT STACY MCCAIN, DB CAPITAL STRATEGIES, MERCURY RADIO ARTS, DAN BACKER, MICHELLE MALKIN, ACE OF SPADES and ALI AKBAR
Plaintiff / Appellant: BRETT C. KIMBERLIN
Case Number: 15-1412
Filed: April 21, 2015
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Assault, Libel, and Slander
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Date Filed Document Text
July 20, 2015 Filing 41 Returned mail received from Linda Mericle counsel for Appellee Franklin Center re [ # 40 ] mandate. What action was taken to correct address and re-serve document? None (counsel fof appellee that has not particiapted in appeal). [999623670] [15-1412] TW [Entered: 07/20/2015 01:17 PM]
July 8, 2015 Filing 40 Mandate issued. Referencing: [ # 38 ] Unpublished per curiam Opinion, [ # 39 ] Judgment Order. Originating case number: 8:13-cv-03059-GJH. Mailed to: Ronald Coleman, Theodore Godrey, William Hoge, Brett Kimberlin, Linda Mericle, Alison Schary, Jonathan Segal & Alonzo Wickers. [15-1412] TW [Entered: 07/08/2015 09:18 AM]
June 16, 2015 Filing 39 JUDGMENT ORDER filed. Disposition method: 15-1412 opn.u.sub. Decision: Dismissed. Originating case number: 8:13-cv-03059-GJH. Entered on Docket Date: 06/16/2015. [999602711] Copies to all parties and the district court. Mailed to: Ronald Coleman, Theodore Godfrey, William Hoge, Brett Kimberlin, Linda Mericle, Alison Schary, Jonathan Segal & Alonzo Wickers. [15-1412] TW [Entered: 06/16/2015 09:55 AM]
June 16, 2015 Filing 38 UNPUBLISHED PER CURIAM OPINION filed. Motion disposition in opinion--denying Motion attorney's fees [ # 32 ]; denying Motion for costs [ # 32 ]; denying Motion to impose sanctions [ # 32 ]; denying Motion for other relief [ # 32 ] Originating case number: 8:13-cv-03059-GJH Copies to all parties and the district court. [999602707]. Mailed to: Ronald Coleman, Theodore Godfrey, William Hoge, Brett Kimberlin, Linda Mericle, Alison Schary, Jonathan Segal & Alonzo Wickers. [15-1412] TW [Entered: 06/16/2015 09:53 AM]
June 15, 2015 Filing 37 Returned mail received from Linda Mericle (counsel for The Franklin Center) re [ # 35 ] notice requesting response. What action was taken to correct address and re-serve document? None (counsel fof appellee that has not particiapted in appeal) [999602357] [15-1412] TW [Entered: 06/15/2015 04:20 PM]
June 8, 2015 Filing 36 DISTRICT COURT UPDATE. Assembled Electronic Record Transmitted to Fourth Circuit -- Initial (krc, Deputy Clerk) [15-1412] JB [Entered: 06/08/2015 10:33 AM]
June 4, 2015 Filing 35 NOTICE ISSUED to Brett C. Kimberlin requesting response to Motion attorney's fees [ # 32 ], Motion for costs [ # 32 ], Motion to impose sanctions [ # 32 ], Motion for other relief [ # 32 ]Response due: 06/18/2015Response due: Response due: Response due:.[999596116].. [15-1412] RHS [Entered: 06/04/2015 10:23 AM]
June 4, 2015 Filing 33 ASSEMBLED ELECTRONIC RECORD docketed. Originating case number: 8:13-cv-03059-GJH. Record in folder? Yes. Record reviewed? Yes. PSR included? N/A. [15-1412] RHS [Entered: 06/04/2015 08:12 AM]
June 3, 2015 Filing 32 MOTION by Appellees Dan Backer and DB Capital Strategies for attorney's fees. Was opposing counsel informed of motion pursuant to Local Rule 27a? N Did opposing counsel consent to granting of motion? N, for costs, to impose sanctions., for Just damages. Date and method of service: 06/03/2015 ecf. [999595833] [15-1412] Christina Needham [Entered: 06/03/2015 04:57 PM]
June 3, 2015 Filing 31 INFORMAL RESPONSE BRIEF by Appellees Dan Backer and DB Capital Strategies. [15-1412] Christina Needham [Entered: 06/03/2015 04:51 PM]
June 1, 2015 Filing 30 INFORMAL RESPONSE BRIEF by Appellee Breitbart.com. [15-1412] Mark Bailen [Entered: 06/01/2015 08:18 PM]
June 1, 2015 Filing 29 INFORMAL RESPONSE BRIEF by Appellees Erick Erickson and Redstate. [15-1412] Mark Bailen [Entered: 06/01/2015 08:13 PM]
June 1, 2015 Filing 28 INFORMAL RESPONSE BRIEF by Appellees Glenn Beck, Blaze and Mercury Radio Arts. [15-1412] Scott Sholder [Entered: 06/01/2015 08:08 PM]
May 27, 2015 Filing 27 INFORMAL RESPONSE BRIEF by Appellee William Hoge. [15-1412] RHS [Entered: 05/27/2015 11:45 AM]
May 22, 2015 Filing 26 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL (Local Rule 46(c)) by Eleanor M. Lackman for Glenn Beck, Blaze and Mercury Radio Arts.[999588796] [15-1412] Eleanor Lackman [Entered: 05/22/2015 09:56 AM]
May 21, 2015 Filing 25 INFORMAL RESPONSE BRIEF by Appellee Aaron J. Walker. [15-1412] Aaron Walker [Entered: 05/21/2015 08:40 PM]
May 21, 2015 Filing 24 RECORD requested from Clerk of Court. Due: 06/04/2015 [15-1412] RHS [Entered: 05/21/2015 12:35 PM]
May 21, 2015 Filing 21 RULE 45 NOTICE issued to Brett C. Kimberlin re: failure to file informal brief (Loc.R. 34(b)).. [15-1412] RHS [Entered: 05/21/2015 08:30 AM]
May 20, 2015 Filing 20 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL (Local Rule 46(c)) by Scott J. Sholder for Glenn Beck, Blaze and Mercury Radio Arts.[999587352] [15-1412] Scott Sholder [Entered: 05/20/2015 04:28 PM]
May 19, 2015 Filing 19 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS (Local Rule 26.1) by Appellee William Hoge. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [999586339] [15-1412]--[Edited 06/02/2015 by RHS] RHS [Entered: 05/19/2015 02:55 PM]
May 16, 2015 Filing 22 INFORMAL OPENING BRIEF by Appellant Brett C. Kimberlin. [15-1412] RHS [Entered: 05/21/2015 11:46 AM]
May 8, 2015 Filing 18 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS (Local Rule 26.1) by Appellee Mercury Radio Arts. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [999580634] [15-1412] Mark Bailen [Entered: 05/08/2015 05:36 PM]
May 8, 2015 Filing 17 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS (Local Rule 26.1) by Appellee Blaze. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? Yes [999580633] [15-1412] Mark Bailen [Entered: 05/08/2015 05:36 PM]
May 8, 2015 Filing 16 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS (Local Rule 26.1) by Appellee Glenn Beck. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [999580632] [15-1412] Mark Bailen [Entered: 05/08/2015 05:34 PM]
May 8, 2015 Filing 15 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL (Local Rule 46(c)) by Mark I. Bailen for Glenn Beck, Blaze and Mercury Radio Arts.[999580631] [15-1412] Mark Bailen [Entered: 05/08/2015 05:33 PM]
May 7, 2015 Filing 14 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS (Local Rule 26.1) by Appellee Redstate. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? Yes [999579902] [15-1412] Mark Bailen [Entered: 05/07/2015 05:25 PM]
May 7, 2015 Filing 13 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS (Local Rule 26.1) by Appellee Erick Erickson. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [999579901] [15-1412] Mark Bailen [Entered: 05/07/2015 05:24 PM]
May 7, 2015 Filing 12 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS (Local Rule 26.1) by Appellee Breitbart.com. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? Yes [999579900] [15-1412] Mark Bailen [Entered: 05/07/2015 05:23 PM]
May 7, 2015 Filing 11 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL (Local Rule 46(c)) by Mark I. Bailen for Breitbart.com, Erick Erickson and Redstate.[999579898] [15-1412] Mark Bailen [Entered: 05/07/2015 05:20 PM]
May 6, 2015 Filing 10 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Appellees Michelle Malkin and Twitchy. Related documents: [ # 5 ] disclosure statement , [ # 4 ] disclosure statement ,[ # 4 ] disclosure relief, [ # 3 ] appearance of counsel [15-1412] Michael Smith [Entered: 05/06/2015 10:01 AM]
May 5, 2015 Filing 9 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS (Local Rule 26.1) by Appellee DB Capital Strategies. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [999578247] [15-1412] Christina Needham [Entered: 05/05/2015 03:19 PM]
May 5, 2015 Filing 8 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS (Local Rule 26.1) by Appellee Dan Backer. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [999578246] [15-1412] Christina Needham [Entered: 05/05/2015 03:18 PM]
May 5, 2015 Filing 7 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Appellees Dan Backer and DB Capital Strategies. Related documents: [ # 6 ] appearance of counsel [15-1412] Christina Needham [Entered: 05/05/2015 03:09 PM]
May 5, 2015 Filing 6 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL (Local Rule 46(c)) by Christina P. Sirois for Dan Backer and DB Capital Strategies.[999578167] [15-1412] Christina Needham [Entered: 05/05/2015 02:50 PM]
May 5, 2015 Filing 5 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS (Local Rule 26.1) by Appellee Michelle Malkin. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [999578075] [15-1412] Michael Smith [Entered: 05/05/2015 01:03 PM]
May 5, 2015 Filing 4 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS (Local Rule 26.1) by Appellee Twitchy. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? Yes [999578074] [15-1412] Michael Smith [Entered: 05/05/2015 01:03 PM]
May 5, 2015 Filing 3 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL (Local Rule 46(c)) by Michael F. Smith for Michelle Malkin and Twitchy.[999578073] [15-1412] Michael Smith [Entered: 05/05/2015 01:02 PM]
April 21, 2015 Filing 2 INFORMAL BRIEFING ORDER filed.. Informal Opening Brief due 05/15/2015 Informal response brief, if any: 17 days after informal opening brief filed. [15-1412] RHS [Entered: 04/21/2015 10:16 AM]
April 21, 2015 Filing 1 Case docketed. Originating case number: 8:13-cv-03059-GJH. Case manager: RSewell. [15-1412] RHS [Entered: 04/21/2015 10:14 AM]

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Defendant / appellee: THE BLAZE
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Plaintiff / appellant: BRETT C. KIMBERLIN
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