City of Alpine, TX, et al v. Greg Abbott, et al
| DIANA ASGEIRSSON, Alpine Council Member, ANGIE BERMUDEZ, Alpine Council Member, JAMES FITZGERALD, Alpine Council Member, JIM GINNINGS, Wichita Falls Council Member, VICTOR GONZALEZ, Pflugerville Council Member, RUSSELL C. JONES, Sugar Land Council Member, LORNE LIECHTY, Heath Texas Council Member, MEL LEBLANC, Arlington Texas Council Member, A. J. MATHIEU, Joshua Texas Council Member, JOHANNA NELSON, Alpine Texas Council Member, TODD PEARSON, Mayor of Rockport Texas, ARTHUR REYNA, Leon Valley Council Member, CHARLES WHITECOTTON, Alderman, Whiteboro Texas, HENRY WILSON, Hurst Texas Council Member and KEVIN WILSON, Bellmead Texas Council Member |
| GREG ABBOTT, Texas Attorney General and STATE OF TEXAS |
| 11-50441 |
| May 16, 2011 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit |
| Amer w/Disabilities Act-Employment |
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| CASE CALENDARED for oral argument on Thursday, 04/05/2012 in Houston -- AM session. In accordance with our policy, lead counsel only will receive via email at a later date a copy of the court's docket and an acknowledgment form. All other counsel of record should monitor the court's website for the posting of the oral argument calendars.. [11-50441] (PFT) |
| Filing 57 UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Amici Curiae AH Belo Corp, Mr. Carlos Amaral, Ms. Elizabeth Anderson, Austin-American Statesman, Belo Corp, Mr. George Boehme, Mr. Malachi O. Boyuls, Mr. Jose Cuevas, Mr. Daily Commercial Record, Daily Court Review, Ms. Nancy DeWitt, Ms. Maurine Dickey, Mr. Susan Fletcher, Ms. Melinda Fredricks, Mr. Vidal Gonzales, Ms. Allyson N. Ho, Mr. Joe Jaynes, Ms. Ashley E. Johnson, Mr. Bill Jones, Ms. Kathleen Krueger, Mr. Brian Loughmiller, Louisiana Press Association, Mr. Randy Mankin, Mr. Tim McCallum, Mr. Todd Meier, Mr. Joe Meister, Mississippi Press Association, National Newspaper Association, Mr. John L. Ratcliffe, Mr. Ray Ricchi, Texas Association of Broadcasters, Texas Press Association, Mr. Wayne Thorburn and Mr. Steve Weinberg to participate in oral argument [7019508-2]. Date of service: 02/16/2012 via email - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Dalglish, Domenico, Ho, Houston, Johnson, Larsen; Attorney for Appellants: Enoch, McKamie; Attorney for Appellee: Jordan; US mail - Attorney for Appellant: DeGuerin [11-50441] (Ashley E. Johnson ) |
| Filing 56 CASE TENTATIVELY calendared for oral argument for the week of 04/02/2012. [11-50441] (GAM) |
| Filing 55 COURT ORDER denying as moot motion for leave to file hearing en banc filed by Appellants Mr. Kevin Wilson, Mr. Henry Wilson, Mr. Victor Gonzalez, Ms. Diana Asgeirsson, Ms. Angie Bermudez, Mr. James Fitzgerald, Mr. Jim Ginnings, Mr. Russell C. Jones, Mr. Mel LeBlanc, Mr. Lorne Liechty, Mr. A. J. Mathieu, Ms. Johanna Nelson, Mr. Todd Pearson, Mr. Arthur Reyna and Mr. Charles Whitecotton [6945239-2]; denying motion for hearing en banc filed by Appellants Mr. Kevin Wilson, Mr. Henry Wilson, Mr. Victor Gonzalez, Ms. Diana Asgeirsson, Ms. Angie Bermudez, Mr. James Fitzgerald, Mr. Jim Ginnings, Mr. Russell C. Jones, Mr. Mel LeBlanc, Mr. Lorne Liechty, Mr. A. J. Mathieu, Ms. Johanna Nelson, Mr. Todd Pearson, Mr. Arthur Reyna and Mr. Charles Whitecotton [6945239-3] [11-50441] (SAT) |
| CASE CAPTION updated. Involvement terminated for Amici Curiae Texas Municipal League, The South Dakota Municipal League, National League of Cities and International Municipal Lawyers Association in 11-50441. Reason: duplicate. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| ATTORNEY NOT PARTICIPATING. Ashley Johnson is designated as inactive in this case. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Texas Press Association in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Texas Association of Broadcasters in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae National Newspaper Association in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Mississippi Press Association in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Louisiana Press Association in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Daily Court Review in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Daily Commercial Record in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Belo Corp in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae AH Belo Corp in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Austin-American Statesman in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Steve Weinberg in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Wayne Thorburn in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Ray Ricchi in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae John L. Ratcliffe in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Joe Meister in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Todd Meier in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Tim McCallum in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Randy Mankin in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Brian Loughmiller in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Kathleen Krueger in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Bill Jones in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Ashley E. Johnson in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Joe Jaynes in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Allyson N. Ho in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Vidal Gonzales in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Melinda Fredricks in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Susan Fletcher in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Maurine Dickey in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Nancy DeWitt in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Jose Cuevas in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Malachi O. Boyuls in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae George Boehme in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Elizabeth Anderson in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Stephen F. Austin in 11-50441, Attorney Ashley E. Johnson for Amicus Curiae Carlos Amaral in 11-50441 [11-50441] (SAT) |
| Paper copies of appellant reply brief filed by Appellants Mr. Kevin Wilson, Mr. Henry Wilson, Mr. Victor Gonzalez, Ms. Diana Asgeirsson, Ms. Angie Bermudez, Mr. James Fitzgerald, Mr. Jim Ginnings, Mr. Russell C. Jones, Mr. Mel LeBlanc, Mr. Lorne Liechty, Mr. A. J. Mathieu, Ms. Johanna Nelson, Mr. Todd Pearson, Mr. Arthur Reyna and Mr. Charles Whitecotton in 11-50441 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 7. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) James C. Ho for party(s) Amicus Curiae Texas Association of Broadcasters Amicus Curiae Nancy DeWitt Amicus Curiae Austin-American Statesman Amicus Curiae Allyson N. Ho Amicus Curiae Brian Loughmiller Amicus Curiae Malachi O. Boyuls Amicus Curiae Tim McCallum Amicus Curiae Maurine Dickey Amicus Curiae Elizabeth Anderson Amicus Curiae Joe Jaynes Amicus Curiae Randy Mankin Amicus Curiae Stephen F. Austin Amicus Curiae Joe Meister Amicus Curiae Vidal Gonzales Amicus Curiae Daily Commercial Record Amicus Curiae Daily Court Review Amicus Curiae Ashley E. Johnson Amicus Curiae Jose Cuevas Amicus Curiae Texas Press Association Amicus Curiae Belo Corp Amicus Curiae National Newspaper Association Amicus Curiae Carlos Amaral Amicus Curiae Steve Weinberg Amicus Curiae Ray Ricchi Amicus Curiae Melinda Fredricks Amicus Curiae John L. Ratcliffe Amicus Curiae Louisiana Press Association Amicus Curiae Susan Fletcher Amicus Curiae Todd Meier Amicus Curiae Kathleen Krueger Amicus Curiae Mississippi Press Association Amicus Curiae Wayne Thorburn Amicus Curiae Bill Jones Amicus Curiae George Boehme Amicus Curiae AH Belo Corp, in case 11-50441 [11-50441] (SAT) |
| Paper copies of amicus brief filed by Amici Curiae International Municipal Lawyers Association, Texas Municipal League, Texas Association of Broadcasters, Mississippi Press Association, Texas Press Association, National League of Cities, Belo Corp, Ms. Maurine Dickey, AH Belo Corp, Mr. Steve Weinberg, Ms. Elizabeth Anderson, Mr. Joe Jaynes, Mr. Bill Jones, Louisiana Press Association, The South Dakota Municipal League, Mr. Carlos Amaral, Mr. Stephen F. Austin, Mr. George Boehme, Mr. Malachi O. Boyuls, Mr. Jose Cuevas, Mr. Nancy DeWitt, Mr. Susan Fletcher, Ms. Melinda Fredricks, Mr. Vidal Gonzales, Ms. Allyson N. Ho, Ms. Ashley E. Johnson, Ms. Kathleen Krueger, Mr. Brian Loughmiller, Mr. Randy Mankin, Mr. Tim McCallum, Mr. Todd Meier, Mr. Joe Meister, Mr. John L. Ratcliffe, Mr. Ray Ricchi, Mr. Wayne Thorburn, Austin-American Statesman, Mr. Daily Commercial Record, Daily Court Review and National Newspaper Association in 11-50441 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 7. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| Filing 47 APPELLANT'S REPLY BRIEF FILED by Ms. Diana Asgeirsson, Ms. Angie Bermudez, Mr. James Fitzgerald, Mr. Jim Ginnings, Mr. Victor Gonzalez, Mr. Russell C. Jones, Mr. Mel LeBlanc, Mr. Lorne Liechty, Mr. A. J. Mathieu, Ms. Johanna Nelson, Mr. Todd Pearson, Mr. Arthur Reyna, Mr. Charles Whitecotton, Mr. Henry Wilson and Mr. Kevin Wilson Date of service: 11/07/2011 via US mail - Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Dalglish; Attorney for Appellant: DeGuerin; email - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Domenico, Houston, Johnson, Larsen; Attorney for Appellants: Enoch, McKamie; Attorney for Appellee: Jordan [11-50441] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED. # of Copies Provided: 0. Reply Brief deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Brief due on 11/14/2011 for Appellants Diana Asgeirsson, Angie Bermudez, James Fitzgerald, Jim Ginnings, Victor Gonzalez, Russell C. Jones, Mel LeBlanc, Lorne Liechty, A. J. Mathieu, Johanna Nelson, Todd Pearson, Arthur Reyna, Charles Whitecotton, Henry Wilson, Kevin Wilson. [11-50441] (Craig T. Enoch ) |
| Filing 46 MOTION filed by Appellants Ms. Diana Asgeirsson, Ms. Angie Bermudez, Mr. James Fitzgerald, Mr. Jim Ginnings, Mr. Victor Gonzalez, Mr. Russell C. Jones, Mr. Mel LeBlanc, Mr. Lorne Liechty, Mr. A. J. Mathieu, Ms. Johanna Nelson, Mr. Todd Pearson, Mr. Arthur Reyna, Mr. Charles Whitecotton, Mr. Henry Wilson and Mr. Kevin WilsonAppellants' Motion for leave to file petition [6945239-2]. Date of service: 11/07/2011 via US mail - Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Dalglish; Attorney for Appellant: DeGuerin; email - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Domenico, Houston, Johnson, Larsen; Attorney for Appellants: Enoch, McKamie; Attorney for Appellee: Jordan [11-50441] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED. MOTION for hearing en banc [6945239-3]. Response/Opposition due on 11/17/2011 [11-50441] (SUBMIT TO SCREENING JUDGE AND EN BANC COURT) (Craig T. Enoch ) |
| Paper copies of amicus brief filed by ABC Inc, American Society of News Editors, Associated Press, Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors, Atlantic Media, Incorporated, Bay Area News Group, Daily News, L.P., E.W. Scripps Company, First Amendment Coalition, Hearst Corporation, Lin Television Corporation, McClatchy Company, National Press Photographers Association, New York Times Co, Newsweek/Daily Beast Company L.L.C., North Jersey Media Group Incorporated, Radio Television Digital News Association, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Reuters America, L.L.C., Seattle Times Company, Society of Professional Journalists, Stephens Media, L.L.C., Time Inc, Tribune Co, USA Today, Washington Post. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 7. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| Paper copies of amicus brief filed by Amicus Curiae Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas in 11-50441 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 7. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Joseph Robert Larsen for Amicus Curiae Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas in 11-50441 [11-50441] (SAT) |
| Paper copies of amicus brief filed by Amici Curiae State of Illinois, State of Alaska, State of Louisiana, State of Florida, State of Arkansas, State of Nevada, State of New Mexico, State of Hawaii, State of Colorado, State of Nebraska, State of Mississippi, State of Arizona, State of Michigan, State of Idaho and State of North Dakota in 11-50441 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 7. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| Filing 41 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. Consent is Not Necessary a Motion has been Granted Brief NOT Sufficient as it requires an Appearance Form from counsel signing the brief. # of Copies Provided: 0 Paper Copies of Brief due on 11/07/2011 for Amicus Curiae Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| Filing 40 COURT ORDER granting motion to file amicus brief [6937433-2] filed by Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas in 11-50441 Judge(s): JES. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Daniel D. Domenico for Amicus Curiae State of North Dakota in 11-50441, Attorney Daniel D. Domenico for Amicus Curiae State of New Mexico in 11-50441, Attorney Daniel D. Domenico for Amicus Curiae State of Nevada in 11-50441, Attorney Daniel D. Domenico for Amicus Curiae State of Nebraska in 11-50441, Attorney Daniel D. Domenico for Amicus Curiae State of Mississippi in 11-50441, Attorney Daniel D. Domenico for Amicus Curiae State of Michigan in 11-50441, Attorney Daniel D. Domenico for Amicus Curiae State of Louisiana in 11-50441, Attorney Daniel D. Domenico for Amicus Curiae State of Illinois in 11-50441, Attorney Daniel D. Domenico for Amicus Curiae State of Idaho in 11-50441, Attorney Daniel D. Domenico for Amicus Curiae State of Hawaii in 11-50441, Attorney Daniel D. Domenico for Amicus Curiae State of Florida in 11-50441, Attorney Daniel D. Domenico for Amicus Curiae State of Arkansas in 11-50441, Attorney Daniel D. Domenico for Amicus Curiae State of Arizona in 11-50441, Attorney Daniel D. Domenico for Amicus Curiae State of Alaska in 11-50441, Attorney Daniel D. Domenico for Amicus Curiae State of Colorado in 11-50441 [11-50441] (SAT) |
| CASE CAPTION updated. Amicus Curiae Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas added to case. Reason: Motion to file Amicus brief granted. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| Filing 38 ATTORNEY NOT PARTICIPATING. Arvel Rodolphus Ponton, III is designated as inactive in this case. Reason:He is no longer attorney of record for the appellants. [11-50441] (MCS) |
| RESPONSE DUE to motion to file amicus brief [6937433-2]Response/Opposition due on 11/07/2011 [11-50441] (MCS) |
| Filing 32 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by State of Alaska, State of Arizona, State of Arkansas, State of Colorado, State of Florida, State of Hawaii, State of Idaho, State of Illinois, State of Louisiana, State of Michigan, State of Mississippi, State of Nebraska, State of Nevada, State of New Mexico and State of North Dakota. Consent is Not Necessary as Amicus is a Government Entity # of Copies Provided: 0 Paper Copies of Brief due on 11/07/2011 for Amici Curiae State of Alaska, State of Arizona, State of Arkansas, State of Colorado, State of Florida, State of Hawaii, State of Idaho, State of Illinois, State of Louisiana, State of Michigan, State of Mississippi, State of Nebraska, State of Nevada, State of New Mexico, State of North Dakota. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| Filing 30 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Belo Corp. et al.. Date of service: 10/27/2011 via email - Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Houston; Attorney for Appellant: McKamie; Attorney for Appellee: Jordan; US mail - Attorney for Appellants: DeGuerin, Ponton [11-50441] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED. AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by AH Belo Corp, Mr. Carlos Amaral, Ms. Elizabeth Anderson, Mr. Stephen F. Austin, Austin-American Statesman, Belo Corp, Mr. George Boehme, Mr. Malachi O. Boyuls, Mr. Jose Cuevas, Mr. Daily Commercial Record, Daily Court Review, Mr. Nancy DeWitt, Ms. Maurine Dickey, Mr. Susan Fletcher, Ms. Melinda Fredricks, Mr. Vidal Gonzales, Ms. Allyson N. Ho, Mr. Joe Jaynes, Ms. Ashley E. Johnson, Mr. Bill Jones, Ms. Kathleen Krueger, Mr. Brian Loughmiller, Louisiana Press Association, Mr. Randy Mankin, Mr. Tim McCallum, Mr. Todd Meier, Mr. Joe Meister, Mississippi Press Association, National Newspaper Association, Mr. John L. Ratcliffe, Mr. Ray Ricchi, Texas Association of Broadcasters, Texas Press Association, Mr. Wayne Thorburn and Mr. Steve Weinberg. The Consent is Included in the Brief # of Copies Provided: 0 Paper Copies of Brief due on 11/07/2011 for Amici Curiae AH Belo Corp, Carlos Amaral, Elizabeth Anderson, Stephen F. Austin, Austin-American Statesman, Belo Corp, George Boehme, Malachi O. Boyuls, Jose Cuevas, Daily Commercial Record, Daily Court Review, Nancy DeWitt, Maurine Dickey, Susan Fletcher, Melinda Fredricks, Vidal Gonzales, Allyson N. Ho, International Municipal Lawyers Association, Joe Jaynes, Ashley E. Johnson, Bill Jones, Kathleen Krueger, Brian Loughmiller, Louisiana Press Association, Randy Mankin, Tim McCallum, Todd Meier, Joe Meister, Mississippi Press Association, National League of Cities, National Newspaper Association, John L. Ratcliffe, Ray Ricchi, State of Alaska, Texas Association of Broadcasters, Texas Municipal League, Texas Press Association, The International Municipal Lawyers Association, The National League of Cities, The South Dakota Municipal League, Wayne Thorburn, Steve Weinberg, State of Arizona, State of Arkansas, State of Colorado, State of Florida, State of Hawaii, State of Idaho, State of Illinois, State of Louisiana, State of Michigan, State of Mississippi, State of Nebraska, State of Nevada, State of New Mexico, State of North Dakota, ABC Inc, American Society of News Editors, Associated Press, Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors, Atlantic Media, Incorporated, Bay Area News Group, Daily News, L.P., E.W. Scripps Company, First Amendment Coalition, Hearst Corporation, Lin Television Corporation, McClatchy Company, National Press Photographers Association, New York Times Co, Newsweek/Daily Beast Company L.L.C., North Jersey Media Group Incorporated, Radio Television Digital News Association, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Reuters America, L.L.C., Seattle Times Company, Society of Professional Journalists, Stephens Media, L.L.C., Time Inc, Tribune Co, USA Today, Washington Post, Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, Appellees Greg Abbott, State of Texas and Appellants Diana Asgeirsson, Angie Bermudez, James Fitzgerald, Jim Ginnings, Victor Gonzalez, Russell C. Jones, Mel LeBlanc, Lorne Liechty, A. J. Mathieu, Johanna Nelson, Todd Pearson, Arthur Reyna, Charles Whitecotton, Henry Wilson, Kevin Wilson. CONSENT IN BRIEF AS FOOTNOTE ON PAGE (v) INTREST OF AMICUS CURIAE [11-50441] (Ashley E. Johnson ) |
| Filing 29 MOTION by Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas to file amicus brief [6937433-2] Date of service: 10/27/2011 via email - Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Houston; Attorney for Appellant: McKamie; Attorney for Appellees: Jordan, Lipovski; US mail - Attorney for Appellants: DeGuerin, Ponton [11-50441] (Joseph Robert Larsen ) |
| Filing 28 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Lucy A. Dalglish for amici curiae The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, et al.. Date of service: 10/27/2011 via US mail - Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Houston; Attorney for Appellants: DeGuerin, McKamie, Ponton; Attorney for Appellee: Jordan [11-50441] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED. AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by ABC Inc, American Society of News Editors, Associated Press, Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors, Atlantic Media, Incorporated, Bay Area News Group, Daily News, L.P., E.W. Scripps Company, First Amendment Coalition, Hearst Corp, Lin Television Corporation, McClatchy Company, National Press Photographers Association, New York Times Co, Newsweek/Daily Beast Company L.L.C., North Jersey Media Group Incorporated, Radio Television Digital News Association, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Reuters America, L.L.C., Seattle Times Company, Society of Professional Journalists, Stephens Media, L.L.C., Time Inc, Tribune Co, USA Today and Washington Post. The Consent is Included in the Brief # of Copies Provided: 0. Paper Copies of Brief due on 11/07/2011 for Amici Curiae ABC Inc, American Society of News Editors, Associated Press, Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors, Atlantic Media, Incorporated, Bay Area News Group, Daily News, L.P., E.W. Scripps Company, First Amendment Coalition, Hearst Corporation, Lin Television Corporation, McClatchy Company, National Press Photographers Association, New York Times Co, Newsweek/Daily Beast Company L.L.C., North Jersey Media Group Incorporated, Radio Television Digital News Association, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Reuters America, L.L.C., Seattle Times Company, Society of Professional Journalists, Stephens Media, L.L.C., Time Inc, Tribune Co, USA Today, Washington Post. [11-50441] (Lucy Ann Dalglish ) |
| APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae Washington Post in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae USA Today in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae Tribune Co in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae Time Inc in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae Stephens Media, L.L.C. in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae Society of Professional Journalists in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae Seattle Times Company in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae Reuters America, L.L.C. in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae Radio Television Digital News Association in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae North Jersey Media Group Incorporated in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae Newsweek/Daily Beast Company L.L.C. in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae New York Times Co in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae National Press Photographers Association in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae McClatchy Company in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae Lin Television Corporation in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae Hearst Corporation in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae First Amendment Coalition in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae E.W. Scripps Company in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae Daily News, L.P. in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae Bay Area News Group in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae Atlantic Media, Incorporated in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae Associated Press in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae American Society of News Editors in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae ABC Inc in 11-50441, Attorney Lucy A. Dalglish for Amicus Curiae Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press in 11-50441 [11-50441] (SAT) |
| CASE CAPTION updated. Amici Curiae Carlos Amaral, Stephen F. Austin, Elizabeth Anderson, George Boehme, Malachi O. Boyuls, Jose Cuevas, Nancy DeWitt, Maurine Dickey, Susan Fletcher, Melinda Fredricks, Vidal Gonzales, Allyson N. Ho, Joe Jaynes, Ashley E. Johnson, Bill Jones, Kathleen Krueger, Brian Loughmiller, Randy Mankin, Tim McCallum, Todd Meier, Joe Meister, John L. Ratcliffe, Ray Ricchi, Wayne Thorburn, Steve Weinberg, Austin-American Statesman, AH Belo Corp, Belo Corp, Daily Commercial Record, Daily Court Review, Louisiana Press Association, Mississippi Press Association, National Newspaper Association, Texas Association of Broadcasters, Texas Press Association, Texas Municipal League, The South Dakota Municipal League, National League of Cities and International Municipal Lawyers Association added to case. Reason: Amicus brief filed. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| CASE CAPTION updated. Amici Curiae State of Colorado, State of Alaska, State of Arizona, State of Arkansas, State of Florida, State of Hawaii, State of Idaho, State of Illinois, State of Louisiana, State of Michigan, State of Mississippi, State of Nebraska, State of Nevada, State of New Mexico and State of North Dakota added to case. Reason: Amicus brief filed in support of Appellees. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Craig T. Enoch for party(s) Appellant Angie Bermudez Appellant Lorne Liechty Appellant Diana Asgeirsson Appellant A. J. Mathieu Appellant Jim Ginnings Appellant Charles Whitecotton Appellant Kevin Wilson Appellant Russell C. Jones Appellant Mel LeBlanc Appellant Todd Pearson Appellant Henry Wilson Appellant Victor Gonzalez Appellant Arthur Reyna Appellant James Fitzgerald Appellant Johanna Nelson, in case 11-50441 [11-50441] (SAT) |
| CASE CAPTION updated. Amici Curiae Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, ABC Inc, American Society of News Editors, Associated Press, Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors, Atlantic Media, Incorporated, Bay Area News Group, Daily News, L.P. , E.W. Scripps Company, First Amendment Coalition, Hearst Corporation, Lin Television Corporation, McClatchy Company, National Press Photographers Association, New York Times Co, Newsweek/Daily Beast Company L.L.C., North Jersey Media Group Incorporated, Radio Television Digital News Association, Reuters America, L.L.C., Seattle Times Company, Society of Professional Journalists, Stephens Media, L.L.C., Time Inc, Tribune Co, USA Today and Washington Post added to case. Reason: Filed an Amicus briefr in support of appellees. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| Paper copies of appellee brief filed by Appellees State of Texas and Mr. Greg Abbott in 11-50441 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 7. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| Paper copies of record excerpts filed by Appellees State of Texas and Mr. Greg Abbott in 11-50441 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 4. Paper Copies of Record Excerpts due deadline satisfied. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| Filing 25 RECORD EXCERPTS FILED by Appellees Mr. Greg Abbott and State of Texas. Date of service: 10/20/2011 via email - Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Houston; Attorney for Appellants: DeGuerin, McKamie, Ponton; Attorney for Appellee: Jordan [11-50441] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED.. # of Copies Provided: 0. Paper Copies of Record Excerpts due on 10/26/2011 for Appellees Greg Abbott, State of Texas. [11-50441] (Sean Daniel Jordan ) |
| Filing 24 APPELLEE'S BRIEF FILED by Appellees Mr. Greg Abbott and State of Texas Date of service: 10/20/2011 via email - Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Houston; Attorney for Appellants: DeGuerin, McKamie, Ponton; Attorney for Appellee: Jordan [11-50441] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED. APPELLEE'S BRIEF FILED # of Copies Provided: 0 E/Res's Brief deadline satisfied. Reply Brief due on 11/07/2011 for Appellants Diana Asgeirsson, Angie Bermudez, James Fitzgerald, Jim Ginnings, Victor Gonzalez, Russell C. Jones, Mel LeBlanc, Lorne Liechty, A. J. Mathieu, Johanna Nelson, Todd Pearson, Arthur Reyna, Charles Whitecotton, Henry Wilson, Kevin Wilson. Paper Copies of Brief due on 10/26/2011 for Appellees Greg Abbott, State of Texas. [11-50441] (Sean Daniel Jordan ) |
| Filing 23 CLERK ORDER granting unopposed motion to extend time to file appellee's brief to and including 10/20/11 filed by Appellees State of Texas and Mr. Greg Abbott [6918221-2] Appellee's Brief due on 10/20/2011 for Appellees Greg Abbott, State of Texas. [11-50441] (MCS) |
| Filing 22 UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellees Mr. Greg Abbott and State of Texas to extend time to file brief of appellee until 10/20/2011 at 11:59 pm [6918221-2]. Date of service: 10/03/2011 via email - Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Houston; Attorney for Appellants: DeGuerin, McKamie, Ponton; Attorney for Appellee: Jordan [11-50441] (Sean Daniel Jordan ) |
| ADDENDUM TO BRIEF MADE SUFFICIENT filed by Appellants Mr. Kevin Wilson, Mr. Henry Wilson, Mr. Victor Gonzalez, Ms. Diana Asgeirsson, Ms. Angie Bermudez, Mr. James Fitzgerald, Mr. Jim Ginnings, Mr. Russell C. Jones, Mr. Mel LeBlanc, Mr. Lorne Liechty, Mr. A. J. Mathieu, Ms. Johanna Nelson, Mr. Todd Pearson, Mr. Arthur Reyna and Mr. Charles Whitecotton in 11-50441 [6887305-2]. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| PHONE EXTENSION CONFIRMED for Appellees Mr. Greg Abbott and State of Texas. Extension granted to and including 10/13/2011. E/Res's Brief deadline updated to 10/13/2011 for Appellees Greg Abbott, State of Texas [11-50441] (CAG) |
| RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Electronic Pleadings, 2; Electronic Transcript, 1; Exhibits, 1 env. (trial); [11-50441] (SAT) |
| Paper copies of appellant brief filed by Appellants Mr. Kevin Wilson, Mr. Henry Wilson, Mr. Victor Gonzalez, Ms. Diana Asgeirsson, Ms. Angie Bermudez, Mr. James Fitzgerald, Mr. Jim Ginnings, Mr. Russell C. Jones, Mr. Mel LeBlanc, Mr. Lorne Liechty, Mr. A. J. Mathieu, Ms. Johanna Nelson, Mr. Todd Pearson, Mr. Arthur Reyna and Mr. Charles Whitecotton in 11-50441 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 7. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| Paper copies of record excerpts filed by Appellants Mr. Kevin Wilson, Mr. Henry Wilson, Mr. Victor Gonzalez, Ms. Diana Asgeirsson, Ms. Angie Bermudez, Mr. James Fitzgerald, Mr. Jim Ginnings, Mr. Russell C. Jones, Mr. Mel LeBlanc, Mr. Lorne Liechty, Mr. A. J. Mathieu, Ms. Johanna Nelson, Mr. Todd Pearson, Mr. Arthur Reyna and Mr. Charles Whitecotton in 11-50441 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 4. Paper Copies of Record Excerpts due deadline satisfied. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| Paper copies of amicus brief filed by Texas Municipal League, The South Dakota Municipal League, The National League of Cities and The International Municipal Lawyers Association in 11-50441 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 7. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [11-50441] (SAT) |
| Filing 14 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Texas Municipal League, South Dakota Municipal League, National League of Cities, International Municipal Lawyers Association. Date of service: 08/17/2011 via email - Attorney for Appellants: DeGuerin, McKamie, Ponton; Attorney for Appellee: Jordan [11-50441] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED. AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by The International Municipal Lawyers Association, The National League of Cities, The South Dakota Municipal League and Texas Municipal League. The Consent is Included in the Brief # of Copies Provided: 0. Paper Copies of Brief due on 08/22/2011 for Amici Curiae Texas Municipal League, The South Dakota Municipal League, The National League of Cities, The International Municipal Lawyers Association. [11-50441] (Scott N Houston ) |
| APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Scott N Houston for Amicus Curiae The International Municipal Lawyers Association in 11-50441, Attorney Scott N Houston for Amicus Curiae The National League of Cities in 11-50441, Attorney Scott N Houston for Amicus Curiae The South Dakota Municipal League in 11-50441, Attorney Scott N Houston for Amicus Curiae Texas Municipal League in 11-50441 [11-50441] (SAT) |
| Filing 13 RECORD EXCERPTS FILED by Appellants Ms. Diana Asgeirsson, Ms. Angie Bermudez, Mr. James Fitzgerald, Mr. Jim Ginnings, Mr. Victor Gonzalez, Mr. Russell C. Jones, Mr. Mel LeBlanc, Mr. Lorne Liechty, Mr. A. J. Mathieu, Ms. Johanna Nelson, Mr. Todd Pearson, Mr. Arthur Reyna, Mr. Charles Whitecotton, Mr. Henry Wilson and Mr. Kevin Wilson. Date of service: 08/15/2011 via email - Attorney for Appellee: Jordan [11-50441] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED.. # of Copies Provided: 0. Record Excerpts deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Record Excerpts due on 08/22/2011 for Appellants Diana Asgeirsson, Angie Bermudez, James Fitzgerald, Jim Ginnings, Victor Gonzalez, Russell C. Jones, Mel LeBlanc, Lorne Liechty, A. J. Mathieu, Johanna Nelson, Todd Pearson, Arthur Reyna, Charles Whitecotton, Henry Wilson, Kevin Wilson. [11-50441] (William Michael McKamie ) |
| Filing 12 ADDENDUM TO BRIEF FILED by Appellants Ms. Diana Asgeirsson, Ms. Angie Bermudez, Mr. James Fitzgerald, Mr. Jim Ginnings, Mr. Victor Gonzalez, Mr. Russell C. Jones, Mr. Mel LeBlanc, Mr. Lorne Liechty, Mr. A. J. Mathieu, Ms. Johanna Nelson, Mr. Todd Pearson, Mr. Arthur Reyna, Mr. Charles Whitecotton, Mr. Henry Wilson and Mr. Kevin Wilson Paper Copies of Appendix due on 08/29/2011 (ONLY 4 PAPER COPIES WERE SENT, 3 PAPER COPIES ARE DUE. for Appellants Diana Asgeirsson, Angie Bermudez, James Fitzgerald, Jim Ginnings, Victor Gonzalez, Russell C. Jones, Mel LeBlanc, Lorne Liechty, A. J. Mathieu, Johanna Nelson, Todd Pearson, Arthur Reyna, Charles Whitecotton, Henry Wilson, Kevin Wilson. ( [11-50441] (SAT) |
| Filing 11 APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED by Ms. Diana Asgeirsson, Ms. Angie Bermudez, Mr. James Fitzgerald, Mr. Jim Ginnings, Mr. Victor Gonzalez, Mr. Russell C. Jones, Mr. Mel LeBlanc, Mr. Lorne Liechty, Mr. A. J. Mathieu, Ms. Johanna Nelson, Mr. Todd Pearson, Mr. Arthur Reyna, Mr. Charles Whitecotton, Mr. Henry Wilson and Mr. Kevin Wilson By William M. McKamie Date of service: 08/11/2011 via email - Attorney for Appellee: Jordan; clerk - Attorney for Appellee: Jordan [11-50441] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED. Brief NOT Sufficient as it requires an APPEARANCE FORM from counsel signing the brief (McKAMIE). # of Copies Provided: 0. A/Pet's Brief deadline satisfied. Record Excerpts due on 08/25/2011 for Appellants Diana Asgeirsson, Angie Bermudez, James Fitzgerald, Jim Ginnings, Victor Gonzalez, Russell C. Jones, Mel LeBlanc, Lorne Liechty, A. J. Mathieu, Johanna Nelson, Todd Pearson, Arthur Reyna, Charles Whitecotton, Henry Wilson, Kevin Wilson. Sufficient Brief due on 08/25/2011 for Appellants Diana Asgeirsson, Angie Bermudez, James Fitzgerald, Jim Ginnings, Victor Gonzalez, Russell C. Jones, Mel LeBlanc, Lorne Liechty, A. J. Mathieu, Johanna Nelson, Todd Pearson, Arthur Reyna, Charles Whitecotton, Henry Wilson, Kevin Wilson.. Paper Copies of Brief due on 08/22/2011 for Appellants Diana Asgeirsson, Angie Bermudez, James Fitzgerald, Jim Ginnings, Victor Gonzalez, Russell C. Jones, Mel LeBlanc, Lorne Liechty, A. J. Mathieu, Johanna Nelson, Todd Pearson, Arthur Reyna, Charles Whitecotton, Henry Wilson, Kevin Wilson.. Appellee's Brief due on 09/13/2011 for Appellees Greg Abbott, State of Texas [11-50441] (William Michael McKamie ) |
| PHONE EXTENSION CONFIRMED for Appellants Ms. Diana Asgeirsson, Ms. Angie Bermudez, Mr. James Fitzgerald, Mr. Jim Ginnings, Mr. Victor Gonzalez, Mr. Russell C. Jones, Mr. Mel LeBlanc, Mr. Lorne Liechty, Mr. A. J. Mathieu, Ms. Johanna Nelson, Mr. Todd Pearson, Mr. Arthur Reyna, Mr. Charles Whitecotton, Mr. Henry Wilson and Mr. Kevin Wilson. Extension granted to and including 08/11/2011. A/Pet's Brief deadline updated to 08/10/2011 for Appellants Diana Asgeirsson, Angie Bermudez, James Fitzgerald, Jim Ginnings, Victor Gonzalez, Russell C. Jones, Mel LeBlanc, Lorne Liechty, A. J. Mathieu, Johanna Nelson, Todd Pearson, Arthur Reyna, Charles Whitecotton, Henry Wilson, Kevin Wilson [11-50441] (KSW) |
| Filing 9 BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 07/12/2011 for Appellant Diana Asgeirsson, Appellant Angie Bermudez, Appellant James Fitzgerald, Appellant Jim Ginnings, Appellant Victor Gonzalez, Appellant Russell C. Jones, Appellant Mel LeBlanc, Appellant Lorne Liechty, Appellant A. J. Mathieu, Appellant Johanna Nelson, Appellant Todd Pearson, Appellant Arthur Reyna, Appellant Charles Whitecotton, Appellant Henry Wilson and Appellant Kevin Wilson. [11-50441] (SDH) |
| TRANSCRIPT ORDER received from Appellants Ms. Diana Asgeirsson, Ms. Angie Bermudez, Mr. James Fitzgerald, Mr. Jim Ginnings, Mr. Victor Gonzalez, Mr. Russell C. Jones, Mr. Mel LeBlanc, Mr. Lorne Liechty, Mr. A. J. Mathieu, Ms. Johanna Nelson, Mr. Todd Pearson, Mr. Arthur Reyna, Mr. Charles Whitecotton, Mr. Henry Wilson and Mr. Kevin Wilson advising transcript unnecessary as it is already filed. Transcript Order ddl satisfied. Notice of Certified ROA due on 06/10/2011 [11-50441] (MFY) |
| NOTICE RECEIVED FROM DISTRICT COURT. ROA Certified by DCt, FILED Certified ROA due deadline satisfied. [11-50441] (SDH) |
| Filing 5 ATTORNEY TRANSCRIPT ORDER form filed by Appellants Ms. Diana Asgeirsson, Ms. Angie Bermudez, Mr. James Fitzgerald, Mr. Jim Ginnings, Mr. Victor Gonzalez, Mr. Russell C. Jones, Mr. Mel LeBlanc, Mr. Lorne Liechty, Mr. A. J. Mathieu, Ms. Johanna Nelson, Mr. Todd Pearson, Mr. Arthur Reyna, Mr. Charles Whitecotton, Mr. Henry Wilson and Mr. Kevin Wilson for the Court to process. [11-50441] (William Michael McKamie ) |
| APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney William Michael McKamie for Appellant Kevin Wilson in 11-50441, Attorney William Michael McKamie for Appellant Henry Wilson in 11-50441, Attorney William Michael McKamie for Appellant Charles Whitecotton in 11-50441, Attorney William Michael McKamie for Appellant Arthur Reyna in 11-50441, Attorney William Michael McKamie for Appellant Todd Pearson in 11-50441, Attorney William Michael McKamie for Appellant Johanna Nelson in 11-50441, Attorney William Michael McKamie for Appellant A. J. Mathieu in 11-50441, Attorney William Michael McKamie for Appellant Mel LeBlanc in 11-50441, Attorney William Michael McKamie for Appellant Lorne Liechty in 11-50441, Attorney William Michael McKamie for Appellant Russell C. Jones in 11-50441, Attorney William Michael McKamie for Appellant Victor Gonzalez in 11-50441, Attorney William Michael McKamie for Appellant Jim Ginnings in 11-50441, Attorney William Michael McKamie for Appellant James Fitzgerald in 11-50441, Attorney William Michael McKamie for Appellant Angie Bermudez in 11-50441, Attorney William Michael McKamie for Appellant Diana Asgeirsson in 11-50441 Sufficient Brief deadline satisfied [11-50441] (SDH) |
| Filing 3 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete, Action: Case OK to Process. [6815847-2] Initial AA Check Due satisfied.. Transcript order due on 06/03/2011 for Appellant Diana Asgeirsson, Appellant Angie Bermudez, Appellant James Fitzgerald, Appellant Jim Ginnings, Appellant Victor Gonzalez, Appellant Russell C. Jones, Appellant Mel LeBlanc, Appellant Lorne Liechty, Appellant A. J. Mathieu, Appellant Johanna Nelson, Appellant Todd Pearson, Appellant Arthur Reyna, Appellant Charles Whitecotton, Appellant Henry Wilson and Appellant Kevin Wilson [11-50441] (SDH) |
| ATTORNEY NOT PARTICIPATING. Thomas Lipovski is designated as inactive in this case. Reason:no longer with Attorney General's office. [11-50441] (SDH) |
| Filing 1 CIVIL RIGHTS CASE docketed. NOA filed by Appellants Ms. Diana Asgeirsson, Ms. Angie Bermudez, Mr. James Fitzgerald, Mr. Jim Ginnings, Mr. Victor Gonzalez, Mr. Russell C. Jones, Mr. Mel LeBlanc, Mr. Lorne Liechty, Mr. A. J. Mathieu, Ms. Johanna Nelson, Mr. Todd Pearson, Mr. Arthur Reyna, Mr. Charles Whitecotton, Mr. Henry Wilson and Mr. Kevin Wilson [11-50441] (MKC) |
| APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Sean Daniel Jordan for Appellee State of Texas in 11-50441, Attorney Sean Daniel Jordan for Appellee Greg Abbott in 11-50441 [11-50441] (SDH) |
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