In re BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION
ALL PLAINTIFFS, LINDA BURKES, BOBBIE PACE, WALLACE GRAHAM, CHARLES E. LEE, IRIS L. MIZELL, ANNIE LEE THOMAS, ANITTA MCINNIS, CHARLES RODGERS, YVONNE GREEN, GERTRUDE RANKIN, EDWARD T. MILLER, DOTTY A. RODGER, TONIA W. JONES, SABRINA MICHELLE HOWZE, MARY RUTH HOWZE, PHYLLIS A. MCFARLAND, FRANK S. EVERETT, JOHN J. JONES, FLORIDA NEWELL, RICHARD MCCARTY, LOUIS NOBLES, RANNIE WOULARD, PATRICIA EVERETT, TERRY D. EVERETT, MAXINE DEAR, MILDRED A. EVERETT, EDNA HOLLEY, ARTHUR HOWZE, JR., VELMA HUSBAND, RITA PEEBLES MCCARTY, JEANIE S. MCDONALD, CLEVELAND THOMAS, ELLA R. TURNER, CAROLYN L. WALLACE, GENELL BROWN, JOYCE JEAN JURY and ANNIE M. TURNER |
EDWARD T. SCHAFER, THOMAS J. VILSACK, LILLIE M. WINGARD and ROBERT E. WALKER |
GREGORY K. CHESTNUT, JOHN BOYD, BLACK FARMERS AND AGRICULTURALISTS ASSOCIATION, INC., ADAM J. SEGAL and BLACK BELT JUSTICE CENTER |
BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION |
NICOLE F.J. HAMANN, ALVA Y. WALLER and STEPHEN CARPENTER |
HENRY BARRIS, MUHAMMAD ROBBALAA, KARLA K. BATES-ADAMS, TERRIE L. BATES-BEST, THEODORE B. BATES, Jr., BRAD E. BATES, AVA L. BATES, KERRY F. BATES, ADA C. BATES, DORIS GRAY, ERROL VON HART, DIAHANN C. STEVENS, BOOKER T. WOODARD, JUSTIN G. FOUTS, WILLA G. FOUTS, THOMAS BURRELL, ARTIS MARK, JR, LEON PIERRE, HERB BASSIER, GERARD PIERRE and PHILLIP L. FRAAS |
COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE'S CENTER FOR CLASS ACTION FARINESS |
1:2008mc00511 |
August 7, 2008 |
US District Court for the District of Columbia |
Civil Rights: Other Office |
11001 |
Paul L Friedman |
None |
U.S. Government Defendant |
None |
Docket Report
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Filing 529 ORDER granting #525 unopposed motion to approve payment of cy pres implementation costs. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 1, 2021. (MA) |
Filing 528 Letter from Carl J. Parker and The Estate of Gary Parker. "Let this be filed," signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 10/8/2021. (znmw) |
Filing 527 Letter from Eddie Slaughter. "Let this be filed," signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 10/5/2021. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (znmw) |
Filing 526 Interim STATUS REPORT Concerning Disbursement of Remaining Cy Pres Funds by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Black Farmer Financing Feasibility Assessment)(Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 525 Unopposed MOTION for Installment Payment Order re Approve Payment Implementation Costs by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Cy-Pres Invoice)(Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 524 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Amber Richer on behalf of THOMAS J. VILSACK Substituting for attorney Andrew M. Bernie (Richer, Amber) |
Filing 523 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of December 2017. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on November 5, 2019. (MA) |
Filing 522 NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Marshall Bernie on behalf of THOMAS J. VILSACK (Bernie, Andrew) |
Filing 521 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of November 2017. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 8, 2019. (MA) |
Filing 520 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of October 2017. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 4, 2019. (lcplf2) |
Filing 519 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying the Black Belt Justice Center's appeal #505 of Class Counsel's second review recommendation. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 7, 2018. (lcplf2) |
Filing 518 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of September 2017. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on November 19, 2018. (MA) |
Filing 517 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of August 2017. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on September 24, 2018. (MA) |
Filing 516 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of July 2017. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on September 24, 2018. (MA) |
Filing 515 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of June 2017. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on September 11, 2018. (MA) |
Filing 514 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of May 2017. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on September 11, 2018. (MA) |
Filing 513 ORDER granting #512 unopposed motion to approve payment of cy pres implementation costs. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on Septemnber 5, 2018. (MA) |
Filing 512 MOTION for Release of Funds Cy Pres Implementation Costs by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Farm Aid Cy Pres Invoice)(Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 511 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of April 2017. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 10, 2018. (MA) |
Filing 510 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of March 2017. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 5/29/18. (lcplf2) |
Filing 509 REPLY re #505 Notice (Appeal of Class Counsel's Second Review Recommendation of the Black Belt Justice Center's Cy Pres Application by BLACK BELT JUSTICE CENTER; "Let this be filed" signed 5/17/18 by Judge Paul L. Friedman. (tth) |
Filing 508 RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re #506 Order filed by THOMAS J. VILSACK. (Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 507 RESPONSE re #506 Order re Black Belt Justice Center Appeal filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Marks, Andrew) Modified text to read "response" on 4/16/2018 (td). |
Filing 506 ORDER directing the parties to respond to the Black Belt Justice Center's notice #505 appealing class counsel's second review of the organization's application for cy pres funds. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 3/30/18. (lcplf2) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 4/13/2018 Replies due by 5/11/2018. (tj) |
Filing 505 NOTICE (Appeal of Class Counsel's Second Review Recommendation of the Black Belt Justice Center's Cy Pres Application by BLACK BELT JUSTICE CENTER; "Let this be filed" signed 3/19/18 by Judge Paul L. Friedman (td) |
Filing 504 RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re #500 Memorandum & Opinion,, Order, regarding Cy Pres Application of The Black Belt Justice Center filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 503 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of February 2017. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 30, 2018. (MA) |
Filing 502 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of January 2017. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 25, 2018. (MA) |
Filing 501 MEMORANDUM OPINION granting #496 Lead Class Counsel's motion to designate the cy pres beneficiaries recommended by class counsel and approve the proposed distribution of funds. An Order consistent with this Memorandum Opinion shall issue this same day. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 10, 2018. (MA) |
Filing 500 ORDER granting #496 Lead Class Counsel's motion to designate cy pres beneficiaries and approve partial distribution of cy pres funds pursuant to the settlement agreement. The Claims Administrator shall distribute from the remaining settlement funds designated amounts to designated organizations. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 10, 2018. (MA) |
Filing 499 RESPONSE re #496 MOTION for Release of Funds to Designate Cy Pres Beneficiaries and Approve Partial Distribution of Funds Pursuant to Settlement Agreement filed by THOMAS J. VILSACK. (Moore, Tamra) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 1/9/2018 (tj) |
Filing 498 ORDER granting #497 defendant's consent Motion for Extension of Time up to and including January 9, 2018 within which to file a response to plaintiffs' motion to designate cy pres beneficiaries and approve partial distribution of cy pres funds pursuant to settlement agreement. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 21, 2017. (MA) |
Filing 497 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #496 MOTION for Release of Funds to Designate Cy Pres Beneficiaries and Approve Partial Distribution of Funds Pursuant to Settlement Agreement by THOMAS J. VILSACK (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 496 MOTION for Release of Funds to Designate Cy Pres Beneficiaries and Approve Partial Distribution of Funds Pursuant to Settlement Agreement by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Attachments: #1 Exhibit RFP - Grant Application Form, #2 Exhibit Organizations Table)(Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 495 NOTICE of Change of Address by Phillip L. Fraas (Fraas, Phillip) |
Filing 494 ORDER granting #493 motion to approve payment of cy pres implementation costs. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on October 27, 2017. (MA) |
Filing 493 MOTION for Order to Approve Payment of Cy Pres Implementation Costs by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1- FA Invoice to Lead Class Counsel Inv 17-019)(Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 492 ORDER granting #491 the motion to approve payment of cy pres implementation costs. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on September 19, 2017. (MA) |
Filing 491 MOTION for Order to Approve Payment of Cy Pres Implementation Costs by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 490 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of December 2016. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on September 15, 2017. (MA) |
Filing 489 ORDER granting #488 plaintiffs' motion to approve payment of cy pres implementation costs. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 17, 2017. (lcplf2) |
Filing 488 MOTION to Approve Payment of Cy Pres Implementation Costs re #231 Order on Motion for Order,,,,,, Order on Motion for Settlement,,,,, #170 Notice (Other),,,, #486 Order on Motion to Modify by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Farm Aid Invoice #17-008)(Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 487 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of November 2016. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 1, 2017. (MA) |
Filing 486 ORDER granting #485 plaintiffs' motion to further modify Final Order and Judgment entered on October 27, 2011 #231 . Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 28, 2017. (MA) |
Filing 485 MOTION to Modify Final Order and Judgment and Memorandum in Support by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 484 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying #478 Leon Pierre's letter motion. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 1, 2017. (lcplf2) |
Filing 483 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of October 2016. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on February 24, 2017. (MA) |
Filing 482 Letter from Leon Pierre ("Let this be filed" by Judge Paul L. Friedman) (td) |
Filing 481 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of September 2016. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 9, 2017. (MA) |
Filing 480 RESPONSE re #478 Letter submitted by Leon Pierre filed by THOMAS J. VILSACK. (Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 479 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of August 2016. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 20, 2016. (lcplf2) |
MINUTE ORDER directing defendant Thomas J. Vilsack, in his official capacity as Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, to respond to #478 Leon Pierre's letter on or before January 6, 2017. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 16, 2016. (lcplf2) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 1/6/2017 (tj) |
Filing 478 Letter from Leon Pierre regarding Memorandum Opinion; ("Let this be filed" by Judge Paul L. Friedman) (td) |
Filing 477 ORDER #475 directing the claims administrator to reissue a settlement check, and setting the deadline of 12/4/16 to negotiate the reissued settlement check. (Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 11/22/16). (tj) |
Filing 476 SEALED ORDER directing the settlement administrator to reissue a settlement check to the estate of A Bowen (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 11/22/16).(ztj) |
Filing 473 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of July 2016. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on November 23, 2016. (MA) |
Filing 475 REDACTED DOCUMENT- Unopposed Motion to Modify Final Order and Judgment to #231 Order on Motion for Order,,,,,, Order on Motion for Settlement,,,,, by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (td) |
Filing 474 SEALED MOTION filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(ztd) |
MINUTE ORDER granting #472 plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Under Seal their [472-1] Unopposed Motion to Modify Final Order and Judgment. The motion may be filed under seal and the Clerk of the Court is directed to docket it under seal. The Clerk of the Court is also directed to docket [472-2], the redacted version of plaintiffs motion that plaintiffs have already filed. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on November 22, 2016. (MA) |
Filing 472 SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - UNREDACTED Unopposed Motion, #2 Exhibit B - REDACTED Unopposed Motion, #3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 471 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of June 2016. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on November 3, 2016. (MA) |
Filing 470 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of May 2016. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on October 6, 2016. (MA) |
Filing 469 ORDER granting #467 Unopposed Motion to Amend Final Order and Judgment. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 31, 2016. (lcplf2) |
Filing 467 (Public) MOTION to Modify Final Order and Judgment by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (td) |
Filing 466 SEALED MOTION filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(ztd) |
Filing 465 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of April 2016. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 31, 2016. (lcplf2) |
MINUTE ORDER granting #464 plaintiffs' Unopposed Sealed Motion for Leave to File Under Seal [464-1] their Unopposed Motion to Modify Final Order and Judgment and Memorandum in Support Thereof. The Clerk of the Court is directed to docket [464-1] under seal and to docket [464-2] the redacted version thereof on the public docket. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 31, 2016. (lcplf2) |
Filing 464 SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Public Version - Unopposed Motion to Modify Final Order and Judgment and Memorandum in Support Thereof, #2 Exhibit B - Redacted Version - Unopposed Motion to Modify Final Oder and Judgment and Memorandum in Support Thereof, #3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 463 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of March 2016. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 9, 2016. (MA) |
Filing 462 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of February 2016. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 6, 2016. (MA) |
Filing 461 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of January 2016. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 22, 2016. (MA) |
Filing 460 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER re JAMS' final invoice for Track A and Track B Neutral services provided in implementing the Settlement Agreement. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 8, 2016. (MA) |
Filing 459 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of December 2015. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 19, 2016. (MA) |
Filing 458 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. The Court will enforce the cy pres provision of the Settlement Agreement as modified, Section V.E.13 #405 . Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 8, 2016. (MA) |
Filing 457 ORDER granting #452 Sealed Motion; and granting #456 revised redacted unopposed motion to modify final order and judgment and memorandum in support thereof. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 31, 2016. (MA) |
Filing 456 Unopposed MOTION to Modify FINAL ORDER (REVISED) (#453) by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 455 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of November 2015. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 9, 2016. (MA) |
Filing 454 ENTERED IN ERROR.....ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of November 2015. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 8, 2016. (MA) Modified on 3/9/2016; corrected version refiled. (ztnr) |
Filing 453 Redacted Unopposed MOTION to Modify Final Order and Judgment by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (td) (Main Document 453 replaced on 3/9/2016) (ztd). |
Filing 452 SEALED MOTION filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(ztd) |
MINUTE ORDER granting #451 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion to File Under Seal. The Clerk of the Court is directed to docket under seal [451-1] Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion to Modify Final Order and Judgment and Memorandum in Support Thereof. The Clerk of the Court is directed to docket on the public docket [451-2] Plaintiffs' Redacted Unopposed Motion to Modify Final Order and Judgment and Memorandum in Support Thereof. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 3, 2016. (MA) |
ENTERED IN ERROR.....MINUTE ORDER granting #451 plaintiffs' unopposed motion to file under seal its motion to modify final order and judgment and memorandum in support thereof and to file publicly the redacted version of the motion to modify. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 3, 2016. (MA) Modified on 3/3/2016; corrected version already refiled.(ztnr) |
Filing 451 SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: #1 Supplement Motion to Modify Final Order, #2 Supplement REDACTED Motion to Modify Final Order, #3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 450 NOTICE of Change of Address by Phillip L. Fraas (Fraas, Phillip) |
Filing 449 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of October 2015. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on February 2, 2016. (MA) |
Filing 448 REPLY filed by THOMAS J. VILSACK. (Crowley, Megan) |
Filing 447 AMICUS BRIEF by COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE'S CENTER FOR CLASS ACTION FARINESS. (td) |
MINUTE ORDER granting #446 The Competitive Enterprise Institute's Center for Class Action Fairness' Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Returning Unclaimed Settlement Funds to Class Members, and the Clerk of the Court is directed to docket [446-1] Brief of Amicus Curiae Competitive Enterprise Institute's Center for Class Action Fairness. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 4, 2016. (MA) |
Filing 446 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by Competitive Enterprise Institute's Center for Class Action Fairness (Attachments: #1 Brief)(Schulman, Adam) |
Filing 445 NOTICE of Appearance by Adam Schulman on behalf of Competitive Enterprise Institute's Center for Class Action Fairness (Schulman, Adam) |
Filing 444 MEMORANDUM re #231 Order on Motion for Order, Order on Motion for Settlement,,,,,,,,,, #405 Order on Motion to Modify, #430 Memorandum & Opinion by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 443 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of September 2015. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 14, 2015. (MA) (Main Document 443 replaced on 12/14/2015) (zmm). |
NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: Docket entry #443 image replaced. Incorrect image. (zmm) |
Filing 442 RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re #438 Memorandum & Opinion, #430 Memorandum & Opinion filed by THOMAS J. VILSACK. (Crowley, Megan) |
Filing 441 ORDER granting #440 lead counsel's unopposed motion for leave to withdraw memorandum of class counsel filed on October 28, 2015 regarding cy pres provisions of the Settlement Agreement and Order. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 1, 2015. (MA) |
Filing 440 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw #436 Memorandum, #430 Memorandum & Opinion by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 439 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of August 2015. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on November 19, 2015. (MA) |
Filing 438 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER regarding cy pres issues. The government shall file its memorandum of law on or before December 4, 2015; class counsel shall file its memorandum of law on or before December 18, 2015; any amicus brief shall be filed on or before December 31, 2015; the government's reply shall be due on or before January 15, 2016; and class counsel's reply shall be due on or before January 15, 2016. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on November 19, 2015. (MA) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Government's Memorandum of Law due by 12/4/2015. Class counsel's memorandum of law due by 12/18/2015. (zmm) |
Filing 437 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of July 2015. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on October 29, 2015. (MA) |
Filing 436 WITHDRAWN PURSUANT TO ORDER #441 . . . . .MEMORANDUM by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Marks, Andrew) Modified on 12/1/2015 (td). |
MINUTE ORDER vacating the deadline of October 30, 2015 for both defendant and class counsel to respond to #430 the Court's Memorandum Opinion and Order pending the conference call to be held at 4:15 p.m. on October 29, 2015. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on October 21, 2015. (MA) |
Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Telephone Conference set for 10/29/2015 at 4:15 PM before Judge Paul L. Friedman. (cdw) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to #430 Memorandum Opinion and Order due by 10/30/2015. (zmm) |
Filing 435 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of June 2015. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on October 7, 2015. (lcplf2) |
MINUTE ORDER granting #434 Class Counsel's Unopposed Motion For Extension of Time up to and including October 30, 2015 in order to respond to the Court's #430 Memorandum Opinion and Order. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on October 7, 2015. (lcplf2) |
Filing 434 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to the Court's Memorandum Opinion and Order by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Marks, Andrew) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to Court's #430 Memorandum Opinion due by 10/30/2015. (zmm) |
Filing 433 ORDER granting #432 Defendant's Unopposed Motion For Extension of Time up to and including October 30, 2015 in order to Respond to #430 the Court's Memorandum Opinion and Order. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on October 1, 2015. (lcplf2) (Main Document 433 replaced on 10/2/2015 to eliminate double header.) (zmm). |
Filing 432 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Court's Order by THOMAS J. VILSACK (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Crowley, Megan) |
Filing 431 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Megan Anne Crowley on behalf of THOMAS J. VILSACK Substituting for attorney Tamra Moore (Crowley, Megan) |
Filing 430 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER that the parties shall submit memoranda addressing the issues outlined in this memorandum opinion and order on or before October 9, 2015. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on September 3, 2015.(MA) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Parties to submit memoranda addressing the issues outlined in #430 Memorandum Opinion and Order due by 10/9/2015. (zmm) |
Filing 429 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of May 2015. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 24, 2015. (MA) |
Filing 428 NOTICE of Change of Address by Phillip L. Fraas (Fraas, Phillip) |
Filing 427 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of April 2015. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 12, 2015. (MA) |
Filing 426 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS OF CONLON, FRANTZ & PHELAN, LLP by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Frantz, David) |
Filing 425 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of March 2015. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 17, 2015. (MA) |
Filing 424 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's proposed budget for the period of March 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 12, 2015. (MA) |
Filing 423 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of February 2015. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 5, 2015. (MA) |
Filing 422 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of January 2015. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 10, 2015. (MA) |
Filing 421 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of December 2014. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 2, 2015. (MA) |
Filing 420 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of November 2014. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 27, 2015. (MA) |
Filing 419 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of October 2014. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 18, 2014. (MA) |
Filing 418 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of September 2014. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 4, 2014. (MA) |
Filing 417 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's proposed budget for the period September 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on October 30, 2014. (MA) |
Filing 416 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of August 2014. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on October 21, 2014. (MA) |
Filing 415 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of July 2014. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on September 29, 2014. (lcplf2) |
Filing 414 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of June 2014. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on September 22, 2014. (MA) |
Filing 413 ORDER granting #412 unopposed motion to further modify Final Order and Judgment. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on September 17, 2014. (MA) |
Filing 412 Unopposed MOTION to Modify Final Order and Judgment and Memorandum in Support by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 411 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of May 2014. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on September 9, 2014. (MA) |
Filing 410 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of April 2014. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 27, 2014. (MA) |
Filing 409 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of March 2014. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 11, 2014. (MA) |
Filing 408 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's proposed budget for the period of March 1, 2014, through August 31, 2014. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 2, 2014. (lcplf2) |
Filing 407 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of February 2014. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 27, 2014. (MA) |
Filing 406 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of January 2014. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 19, 2014. (MA) |
Filing 405 ORDER granting #404 plaintiffs' motion to further modify Final Order and Judgment. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 7, 2014. (MA) |
Filing 404 MOTION to Modify Final Order and Judgment by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 403 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of December 2013. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 2, 2014. (MA) |
Filing 402 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to THOMAS J. VILSACK. Attorney Michael Sitcov terminated. (Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 401 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying [390, 391, 392, 393, 394] claimants' pro se motions seeking reconsideration of their claim determinations. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 5, 2014. (MA) |
Filing 400 NOTICE of Change in Firm Status by PHILLIP L. FRAAS (Fraas, Phillip) |
Filing 399 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of November 2013. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on February 27, 2014. (lcplf2) |
Filing 398 RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re #396 Memorandum & Opinion filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 397 RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re #396 Memorandum & Opinion filed by THOMAS J. VILSACK. (Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 396 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 12/31/2013. (zmm, ) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to pro se motions and letters [390, 391, 392, 393, 394] due by 1/30/2014. (zmm, ) |
Filing 395 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of October 2013. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 30, 2013. (lcplf2) |
Filing 394 MOTION for Reconsideration by LeRoy McKeller 'Let this be filed.' Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 12/23/2013. (zmm, ) |
Filing 393 MOTION for Reconsideration by Evelyn Irene Dillard 'Let this be filed.' Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 12/23/2013. (zmm, ) |
Filing 392 MOTION for Reconsideration by Brenda M. Gray. 'Let this be filed.' Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 12/23/2013. (zmm, ) |
Filing 391 MOTION for Reconsideration by Bernice C. Atchison 'Let this be filed.' Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 12/23/2013. (zmm, ) |
Filing 390 MOTION for Reconsideration by Clifford Daniels. 'Let this be filed.' Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 12/23/2013. (zmm, ) |
Filing 389 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of September 2013. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on November 14, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 388 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of August 2013. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on October 23, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 387 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's proposed budget for the period of September 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on October 15, 2013. (MA) |
MINUTE ORDER. The Courts Order issued on October 8, 2013 [Dkt. No. 386], approving the Ombudsmans proposed budget for the period of September 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014, is hereby VACATED. A substitute Order will be issued promptly. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on October 15, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 386 VACATED PER MINUTE ORDER FILED 10/15/2013.....ORDER approving the Ombudsman's proposed budget for the period of September 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on October 9, 2013. (MA) Modified on 10/16/2013 (zmm, ). |
Filing 385 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of July 2013. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on September 18, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 384 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of June 2013. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on September 10, 2013. (MA) |
DEPOSIT of Funds in the amount of $ 399,690.00, RECEIVED FROM Crowell & Moring, Receipt Number CQ13461600096. (rdj) |
Filing 383 Letter from Judge Friedman to the Network of Black Farm Groups and Advocates. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 29, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 382 Letter to Judge Friedman from Lead Class Counsel dated August 14, 2013 in response to letter from Network of Black Farm Groups and Advocates dated August 9, 2013 regarding the decision by the Claims Administrator to reject the claims submitted by 461 claimants. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 29, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 381 ORDER granting #379 consent motion to amend final order and judgment. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 27, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 380 ORDER granting #375 Lead Class Counsel's unopposed motion for approval of distribution of funds, and the payments detailed in the Corrected Preliminary Final Accounting (dated August 15, 2013) prepared by the Claims Administrator and attached as Exhibit A to the Notice of filing submitted by Lead Class Counsel on August 15, 2013 are approved. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 23, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 379 Unopposed MOTION to Modify Final Order and Judgment by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Track A Claim Determination Letters, #2 Exhibit B - Track B Claim Determination Letter)(Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 378 NOTICE of Corrected Preliminary Final Accounting by ALL PLAINTIFFS re #376 Notice (Other), #375 Unopposed MOTION for Order Approving Distribution of Funds (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Corrected Preliminary Final Accounting, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 376 NOTICE of Revised Preliminary Final Accounting by ALL PLAINTIFFS re #375 Unopposed MOTION for Order Approving Distribution of Funds (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Revised Preliminary Final Accounting)(Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 377 Letter from Network of Black Farm Groups and Advocates 'Let This Be Filed' signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 8/9/2013. (zmm, ) |
Filing 375 Unopposed MOTION for Order Approving Distribution of Funds by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Preliminary Final Accounting)(Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 374 RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT (Affidavit of Claims Administrator) re #372 Order filed by NICOLE F.J. HAMANN. (td, ) |
Filing 373 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of May 2013. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 5, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 372 ORDER directing the Claims Administrator to file an affidavit explaining the circumstances of the claimants who were recently notified about their lack of membership in the settlement class. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 31, 2013. (lcplf2) |
Filing 371 STATUS REPORT Containing Quarterly Disbursement Report for Q2 2013 by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Quarterly Disbursement Reporting Form for Q2 2013)(Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 370 OPINION granting class counsel's updated motion for an award of attorneys' fees and expenses. An order consistent with this opinion will issue this same day. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 11, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 369 ORDER granting #306 class counsel's updated motion for an award of attorneys' fees and expenses. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 11, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 368 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re #306 MOTION for Attorney Fees (Updated) filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of James Scott Farrin, #2 Declaration of Gregorio A. Francis)(Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 367 STATUS REPORT Regarding Projected Timeline for Completion of Claims Process by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 366 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying #360 motion to further modify final order and judgment. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 21, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 365 SURREPLY to re #360 MOTION for Order Modifying Final Order and Judgment filed by THOMAS JAMES VILSACK. (Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 364 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of April 2013. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 6, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 363 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of March 2013. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 6, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 362 REPLY to opposition to motion re #360 MOTION for Order Modifying Final Order and Judgment filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 361 Memorandum in opposition to re #360 MOTION for Order Modifying Final Order and Judgment filed by THOMAS JAMES VILSACK. (Moore, Tamra) |
NOTICE OF ERROR re #360 Motion for Order; emailed to mlieberman@crowell.com, cc'd 53 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. As an FYI, the electronic signature must also be one of signing signatures on the document(s). (td, ) |
Filing 360 MOTION for Order Modifying Final Order and Judgment by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 359 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's proposed budget for the period of March 1, 2013 through August 31, 2013. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 24, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 358 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of February 2013. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 24, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 357 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of January 2013. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 24, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 356 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period December 2012. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 24, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 355 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of November 2012. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 24, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 354 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of October 2012. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 7, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 353 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying #349 Mr. Pierre's motion to participate in the claims resolution process. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 7, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 352 STATUS REPORT Containing Quarterly Disbursement Report for Q1 2013 by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Quarterly Disbursement Reporting Form for Q1 2013)(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 350 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of September 2012. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 17, 2013. (lcplf2) |
Filing 349 MOTION to Participate in Claims Process filed by Leon Pierre "Let this be Filed" Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 4/3/2013. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(zmm, ) |
Filing 348 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of August 2012. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 2, 2013. (MA) |
DEPOSIT of Funds in the amount of $ 374,700.00, Receipt Number 4616055246 from Crowell Morning LLP. (rdj) |
DEPOSIT of Funds in the amount of $ 577,420.00, Receipt Number 4616055245 from Crowell Morning LLP. (rdj) |
MINUTE ORDER denying without prejudice #318 Motion to Take Judicial Notice of Order. There is no matter pending before the Court necessitating judicial notice of this Order. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 19, 2013. (MA) |
MINUTE ORDER denying as moot Docket Nos. 180, 225, and 312. Docket No. 180 has been superseded by an updated motion. Docket No. 225 relates to an exhibit not included in that updated motion and therefore is no longer relevant. Docket No. 312 relates to a scheduling dispute that has been resolved. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 19, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 347 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the perod of July 2012. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on February 25, 2013. (MA). |
Filing 346 ORDER granting #341 Motion for Further Modification of Final Order and Judgment. See Order for specifics. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 2/14/2013. (zmm, ) |
Filing 345 NOTICE of Change of Address by Andrew H. Marks (Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 344 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying #292 Motion for temporary injunction and/or restraining order. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 29, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 343 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying #290 291 Motion to participate in the claims resolution process established by the settlement agreement. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 29, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 342 OPINION AND ORDER denying #309 John W. Boyd's motion for leave to file a response; denying #309 John W. Boyd's Motion for evidentiary hearing; denying #320 Adam J. Segal's Motion to Intervene. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 29, 2013. (MA) |
Filing 341 MOTION to Modify Final Order and Judgment by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Jennifer Hong, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Lieberman, Michael) Modified on 1/29/2013 to correct event (jf, ). |
Filing 340 ORDER approving qualified settlement fund; granting #338 Unopposed Motion for Order Designating Settlement Fund as a Qualified Settlement Fund Pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 468B. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 1/25/2013. (zmm, ) |
Filing 338 Unopposed MOTION for Order Designating Settlement Fund as a Qualified Settlement Fund Pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 468B by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 339 LEAVE TO FILE DENIED as to Motion for Interpleader by Roosevelt W. Lewis. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 1/22/13. This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing. (td, ) |
Filing 337 STATUS REPORT containing Q4 2012 Quarterly Disbursement Report by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Q4 2012 Quarterly Disbursement Reporting Form)(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 336 STATUS REPORT containing Q3 2012 Quarterly Disbursement Report by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Q3 2012 Quarterly Disbursement Report)(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 335 STATUS REPORT containing Amended Q2 2012 Quarterly Disbursement Report by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Q2 2012 Quarterly Disbursement Reporting Form (Amended))(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 334 LEAVE TO FILE DENIED as to Motion for Interpleader filed by Patricia Robinson. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 1/10/13. This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing. (Forwarding address is not available) (td, ) |
Filing 333 SURREPLY to re #320 MOTION to Intervene filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (td, ) |
MINUTE ORDER granting #332 plaintiffs' motion for leave to file surreply. The Clerk is directed to enter the proposed surreply attached to #332 . Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 27, 2012. (lcplf1) |
Filing 332 MOTION for Leave to File Surreply To Segal Motion To Intervene by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Proposed Surreply To Segal Motion To Intervene, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 331 ORDER granting #329 Unopposed Fifth Motion for Approval of Certain Interim Settlement Implementation Costs and Disbursal of Funds for the Payment of Such Costs. Ordered that, subject to review and approval of actual invoices by Lead Class Counsel, the payment by Class Counsel of up to Two Million Dollars (2,000,000.00) to Epiq System, Inc. and JAMS for purposes of implementing the Settlement Agreement is hereby approved. See Order for further specifics. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 12/20/2012. (zmm, ) |
Filing 330 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of June 2012. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 20, 2012. (MA) |
Filing 329 Unopposed MOTION for Release of Funds for Interim Implementation Costs by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Epiq Invoices, #2 Exhibit B - JAMS Invoices, #3 Exhibit C - Liberty Bank Statement)(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 328 MEMORANDUM OPINION that the Court will decide the Motion for Award of Attorneys' Fees and Expenses based on the papers that have been filed and intends to issue a decision in January 2013. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 7, 2012. (MA) |
Filing 327 REPLY to opposition to motion re #320 MOTION to Intervene filed by ADAM J. SEGAL. (Strauss, Jesse) |
Filing 326 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's budget for the period of September 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 4, 2012. (lcplf2) |
Filing 325 RESPONSE re #306 MOTION for Attorney Fees (Updated) for Award of Attorneys' Fees and Expenses filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (Farrin Declaration), #2 Exhibit B (Coe Declaration), #3 Exhibit C (Sanchez Declaration))(Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 324 Memorandum in opposition to re #320 MOTION to Intervene of Adam J. Segal filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 323 ORDER granting #322 Class Counsel's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply. Ordered that Class Counsel shall have until Monday, November 26, 2012 to file their reply to Defendant's response to Class Counsel's Updated Motion for an Award of Attorneys' Fees and Expenses (Docket No. 321). Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 11/19/2012. (zmm, ) |
Filing 322 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Defendant's Response to Class Counsel's Updated Motion for an Award of Attorneys' Fees and Expenses by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 321 RESPONSE re #306 MOTION for Attorney Fees (Updated) filed by TOM J. VILSACK. (Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 320 MOTION to Intervene by ADAM J. SEGAL (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(td, ) |
Filing 319 OMBUDSMAN REPORT regarding the implementation of the settlement agreement through September 30, 2012. (zmm, ) |
Filing 318 MOTION to Take Judicial Notice of Order of Circuit Court of Dallas County, Alabama by GREGORY K. CHESTNUT (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Gaiser, Ronald) |
NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: #317 Notice of Appearance was entered in error as no such party. Motion to Intervene and Notice of Appearance should be emailed to dcd_cmecf@dcd.uscourts.gov. (ztnr, ) |
Filing 317 ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE of Appearance by Jesse Strauss on behalf of Adam J Segal (Strauss, Jesse) Modified on 11/2/2012 (ztnr, ). |
Filing 316 NOTICE to the Court Regarding Document #315 by JOHN BOYD re #315 Reply to opposition to Motion, #314 Memorandum in Opposition, (Pires, Alexander) |
Filing 315 REPLY to opposition to motion re #309 MOTION for Leave to File Response to Class Counsel's Updated and Original Motions for Award of Attorneys' Fees and For Evidentiary Hearing MOTION for Hearing filed by JOHN BOYD. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit Exhibit F)(Pires, Alexander) |
NOTICE OF ERROR re #314 Memorandum in Opposition; emailed to mlieberman@crowell.com, cc'd 51 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. For future filings, your electronic signature should be on any document that you electronically file (td, ) |
Filing 314 Memorandum in opposition to re #309 MOTION for Leave to File Response to Class Counsel's Updated and Original Motions for Award of Attorneys' Fees and For Evidentiary Hearing MOTION for Hearing filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Lieberman, Michael) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's response to updated motion for attorneys' fees and expenses due by 11/9/2012. (zmm, ) |
Filing 313 MANDATE of USCA (certified copy) as to #236 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION, #256 Notice of Appeal, filed by THOMAS BURRELL, BLACK FARMERS AND AGRICULTURALISTS ASSOCIATION, INC. ; ORDERED that the amended motion to exceed the page limits be granted; FURTHER ORDERED that the motion to dismiss be granted. USCA Case Number 11-5326. (md, ) |
MINUTE ORDER: Having considered defendant's motion and class counsels' opposition, and finding good cause for the request for an extension of time, the Court grants #308 defendant's motion for extension of time up to and including november 9, 2012 to respond to plaintiffs' updated motion for attorneys' fees and expenses. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on October 15, 2012. (MA) |
Filing 311 RESPONSE re #308 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #306 MOTION for Attorney Fees (Updated) filed by TOM J. VILSACK. (Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 312 MOTION for immediate scheduling conference by ALL PLAINTIFFS; (See docket entry no. #310 to view document) (td, ) |
Filing 310 Memorandum in opposition to re #308 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #306 MOTION for Attorney Fees (Updated) filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 309 MOTION for Leave to File Response to Class Counsel's Updated and Original Motions for Award of Attorneys' Fees and For Evidentiary Hearing by JOHN BOYD (Pires, Alexander). Added MOTION for Hearing on 10/9/2012 (td, ). |
Filing 308 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #306 MOTION for Attorney Fees (Updated) by TOM J. VILSACK (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 307 ORDER that the Ombudman's invoice for the period of May 2012 is approved. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on October 2, 2012. (MA) |
Filing 306 MOTION for Attorney Fees (Updated) by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support of Updated Motion for Attorneys' Fees, #2 Text of Proposed Order, #3 Exhibit A - Counsel Participation Agreement)(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 305 NOTICE of Superseding Motion by ALL PLAINTIFFS re #180 MOTION for Attorney Fees (Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 304 SETTLEMENT ORDER granting #300 Unopposed Motion to Amend Final Order and Judgment; amending #231 Order and Judgment entered 10/27/2011. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 9/14/2012. (zmm, ) |
Filing 303 STATUS REPORT - Quarterly Disbursement Report for 2nd Quarter of 2012 by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Quarterly Disbursement Reporting Form (Q2 2012))(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 302 RESPONSE re #300 MOTION to Alter Judgment as to #231 Order on Motion for Order, Order on Motion for Settlement,,,,,,,,,, filed by TOM J. VILSACK. (Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 301 RESPONSE re #300 MOTION to Alter Judgment as to #231 Order on Motion for Order, Order on Motion for Settlement,,,,,,,,,, filed by TOM J. VILSACK. (Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 300 MOTION to Alter Judgment as to #231 Order on Motion for Order, Order on Motion for Settlement,,,,,,,,,, by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 299 ORDER of USCA as to #236 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION ; USCA ORDER on the motion to dismiss consolidated appeals be granted; The appeal of the Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association, Inc. is also dismissed. USCA Case Number 11-5326. (md, ) |
Filing 298 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying #181 Motion to Intervene by Gregory K. Chestnut. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 11, 2012. (lcplf2) |
Filing 297 ORDER granting #296 Unopposed Fourth Motion for Approval of Certain Interim Settlement Implementation Costs and Disbursal of Funds for the Payment of Such Costs. Ordered that subject to review and approval of actual invoices by Lead Class Counsel, the payment by Class Counsel of up to Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) to Epiq System, Inc. and JAMS for purposes of implementing the Settlement Agreement is hereby approved; and it is further ordered that pursuant to Section IV.F of the Settlement Agreement, the Defendant shall within twenty (20) days of the date of this Order provide the U. S. Department of the Treasury with all necessary forms and documentation to direct a payment in the amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) to Account No. 2408503 ("Designated Account") in the name of Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation Settlement Implementation Costs DC IOLTA Account at Liberty Bank & Trust in New Orleans.. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 7/11/2012. (zmm, ) |
Filing 296 Unopposed MOTION for Release of Funds for Interim Implementation Costs by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Epiq Invoice, #2 Exhibit B - JAMS Invoice, #3 Exhibit C - Liberty Bank Statement)(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 295 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to TOM J. VILSACK. Attorney Rachel J. Hines and Tamara Lynn Ulrich terminated. (Ulrich, Tamara) |
Filing 294 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's budget for the period of June 1, 2012 through August 31, 2012. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 3, 2012. (lcplf2) |
Filing 293 ORDER that the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of April 2012 is approved. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 26, 2012. (MA) |
Filing 292 MOTION for Temporary Injunction Order, MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by ARTIS MARK, JR; ("Let this be filed" by Judge Paul L. Friedman signed 6/21/12) (td, ) |
Filing 291 MOTION to the court for arbitrator review by Genell Brown, Maxine Dear, Frank S. Everett, Mildred A. Everett, Patricia Everett, Terry D. Everett, Edna Holley, Arthur Jr. Howze, Mary Ruth Howze, Sabrina Michelle Howze, Velma Husband, John J. Jones, Tonia W. Jones, Joyce Jean Jury, Richard McCarty, Rita Peebles McCarty, Jeanie S. McDonald, Phyllis A. McFarland, Edward T. Miller, Florida Newell, Louis Nobles, Gertrude Rankin, Dotty A. Rodgers, Cleveland Thomas, Annie M. Turner, Ella R. Turner, Carolyn L. Wallace, Rannie Woulard; (See docket entry no. #290 to view document) (td, ) |
Filing 290 MOTION in Support of Objection to Treatment and Petition to the Court for Arbitrator Review by Gertrude Rankin, Edward T. Miller, Dotty A. Rodgers, Tonia W. Jones, Sabrina Michelle Howze, Mary Ruth Howze, Phyllis A. McFarland, Frank S. Everett, John J. Jones, Florida Newell, Richard McCarty, Louis Nobles, Rannie Woulard, Patricia Everett, Terry D. Everett, Maxine Dear, Mildred A. Everett, Edna Holley, Arthur Jr. Howze, Velma Husband, Rita Peebles McCarty, Jeanie S. McDonald, Cleveland Thomas, Ella R. Turner, Carolyn L. Wallace, Genell Brown, Joyce Jean Jury, Annie M. Turner (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B)(Hilliard, Robert) |
Filing 289 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 288 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of March 2012. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 24, 2012. (MA) |
Filing 287 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's invoice for the period of February 2012. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 24, 2012. (MA) |
MINUTE ORDER: The funds deposited with the Court by Class Counsel pursuant to Docket No. 280 shall be maintained in the Court Registry. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 24, 2012. (lcplf2) |
Filing 286 Letter from Judge Paul L. Friedman to the Rural Coalition, dated May 8, 2012. (MA) |
Filing 285 Letter from Judge Paul L. Friedman to the Network of Black Farm Groups and Advocates, dated May 4, 2012. (MA) |
Filing 284 Letter from Judge Paul L. Friedman to the Network of Black Farm Groups and Advocates, dated April 30, 2012. (MA) |
Filing 283 ORDER granting #282 Motion for Leave to File Pigford Monitor Decision on Claim of Charlie Latham. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 4, 2012. (lcplf2) |
Filing 282 MOTION for Leave to File Pigford Monitor Decision on Claim of Charlie Latham by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 280 ORDER approving the Ombudsman's budget for the period of February 6, 2012 through May 31, 2012. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 26, 2012. (lcplf2) |
Filing 279 ORDER ON ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO TRACK A AND TRACK B NEUTRALS: Ordered that Michael G. Ornstil, Esq., has fulfilled the oath requirement of 201(g)(2) of the Claims Resolution Act, and may undertake the determination of claims in accordance with the Settlement Agreement and the applicable orders of this Court. Signed by Judge Edward M. Chen for Judge Paul L. Friedman on 04/25/2012. (lcplf2) |
Filing 278 ORDER granting #275 third unopposed motion for approval of certain interim settlement implementation costs and disbursal of funds for the payment of such costs. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 24, 2012. (MA) Modified on 4/24/2012 to eliminate the extra header on the order. (jeb, ). |
Filing 277 ORDER ON ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO TRACK A AND TRACK B NEUTRALS: Ordered that Barbara A. Reeves Neal, Esq., has fulfilled the oath requirement of 201(g)(2) of the Claims Resolution Act, and may undertake the determination of claims in accordance with the Settlement Agreement and the applicable orders of this Court. Signed by Judge S. James Otero for Judge Paul L. Friedman on 04/17/2012. (lcplf2) |
Filing 276 STATUS REPORT -- Class Counsel's Quarterly Disbursement Report (First Quarter 2012) by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 275 Unopposed MOTION for Release of Funds for Implementation Costs and Approval Thereof by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Statement of Epiq, #2 Exhibit B - Statement of JAMS, #3 Exhibit C - Liberty Bank Statement)(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 274 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to ALL PLAINTIFFS. Attorney David E. Bell terminated. (Bell, David) |
MINUTE ORDER denying as moot #273 the BFAA's motion for extension of time to file. See Docket No. 269. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 16, 2012. (lcplf2) |
Filing 273 MOTION for Extension of Time to supplement its motion to reconsider by THOMAS BURRELL; ("Let this be filed" by Judge Paul L. Friedman) (td, ) |
Filing 272 ORDER denying #146 BFAA's Motion to Intervene Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 3/5/2012. (zmm, ) |
MINUTE ORDER granting 247 motion to withdraw as attorney for the Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association, Inc., filed by Dedrick Brittenum, Jr. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 1, 2012. (lcplf2) |
Filing 271 ORDER granting #270 Unopposed Motion for Approval of Payment of Interim Settlement Implementation Costs to Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund. Ordered that, subject to review and approval of actual invoices by Lead Class Counsel, the payment by Class Counsel of up to $200,000.00 to the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund ("Federation")for the purposes and in the manner set forth in the Agreement between the Federation and Lead Class Counsel dated as of January 9, 2012 is approved. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 2/24/2012. (zmm, ) |
Filing 270 Unopposed MOTION for Disbursement of Funds to Pay Implementation Costs to Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Federation Agreement)(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 269 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying #265 BFAA's Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on February 10, 2012. (MA) |
Filing 268 ENTERED IN ERROR.....MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying #265 BFAA's Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on February 10, 2011. (MA) Modified on 2/13/2012 (ztnr, ). |
DOCKET #268 ENTERED IN ERROR. PLEASE DISREGARD. (MA) |
Filing 267 NOTICE of Change of Firm Name for Gary E. Mason of Whitfield Bryson & Mason LLP by BLACK FARMERS AND AGRICULTURALISTS ASSOCIATION, INC. (Mason, Gary) |
Filing 266 ORDER OF REFERENCE: APPOINTMENT OF OMBUDSMAN: Ordered that Stephen Carpenter is appointed as independent Ombudsman under the Settlement Agreement, effective February 6, 2012, and that Alva Waller is appointed Deputy Ombudsman, effective February 6, 2012, each of whom shall have all of the responsibilities and obligations required under the Settlement Agreement and the October 27, 2011 Order and Judgment of this Court. See Order for further specifics. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 2/6/2012. (zmm, ) |
NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: Text of #265 docket entry modified to reflect that Judge Paul L. Friedman signed the motion "Let this be filed." on 2/3/2012.(zmm, ) |
Filing 265 MOTION for Reconsideration of Court's 1/13/2012 Order by BLACK FARMERS AND AGRICULTURALISTS ASSOCIATION, INC. "Let this be filed." Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 2/3/2012. (zmm, ) Modified on 2/6/2012 (zmm, ). |
Filing 264 STATUS REPORT - Second Quarterly Disbursement Report (Q4 2011) by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 263 NOTICE of Filing of Supplemental Declaration of Katherine Kinsella Related to Court-Approved Notice Program by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Kinsella Declaration)(Lieberman, Michael) |
USCA Case Number 12-5019 for #256 Notice of Appeal, filed by THOMAS BURRELL, BLACK FARMERS AND AGRICULTURALISTS ASSOCIATION, INC.. (td, ) |
MINUTE ORDER: In view of #262 the stipulation filed on January 18, 2012 to withdraw the motions docketed as No. 227 and No. 240, the Court finds that the motion docketed as No. 184 is now moot. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 20, 2012. (lcplf2) |
Filing 262 STIPULATION to Withdraw Certain Motions by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Toure, Faya) |
Filing 261 NOTICE of Statement of Issues on Appeal by BLACK FARMERS AND AGRICULTURALISTS ASSOCIATION, INC.; "Let this be filed" by Judge Paul L. Friedman (td, ) |
Filing 260 DESIGNATION of Record on Appeal by BLACK FARMERS AND AGRICULTURALISTS ASSOCIATION, INC. re #256 Notice of Appeal,USCA Case no. 11-5334; "Let this be filed" by Judge Paul L. Friedman (td, ) |
Filing 259 OPINION AND ORDER denying #239 Motion for Reconsideration as to the exclusion of BFAA. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 13, 2012. (MA) |
Filing 258 ORDER ON ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO TRACK A AND TRACK B NEUTRALS: Ordered that the Hon. David Coar has fulfilled the oath requirement of 201(g)(2) of the Claims Resolution Act, and may undertake the determination of claims in accordance with the Settlement Agreement and the applicable orders of this Court. Signed by Judge Ruben Castillo for Judge Paul L. Friedman on 1/11/2012. (zmm, ) |
DEPOSIT of Funds into registry of the Court in the amount of $1500.00, Receipt Number 4616045094. (represents the appeal bond) (dr) |
Filing 257 Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Fee remains to be paid and another notice will be transmitted when the fee has been paid in the District Court USCA CASE NO: 11-5334 re #256 Notice of Appeal,. (td, ) |
Filing 253 ORDER ON ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO TRACK A AND TRACK B NEUTRALS: Ordered that Stacey Harrison, Esq.; Michael Lewis, Esq.; and Kahlill Palmer, Esq., have fulfilled the oath requirement of 201(g)(2) of the Claims Resolution Act, and may undertake the determination of claims in accordance with the Settlement Agreement and the applicable orders of this Court. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 1/6/2012. (zmm, ) |
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul L. Friedman: In-Chambers Telephone Conference held off the record on 1/4/2012 with lead class counsel and Ombudsman. (zmm, ) |
Filing 252 ORDER ON ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO TRACK A AND TRACK B NEUTRALS: Ordered that Hon. Candace Cooper; Hon. June Lehrman; Hon. Sherman Smith; Hon. Greer Stroud; and Nancy Warren, Esq. have fulfilled the oath requirement of 201(g)(2) of the Claims Resolution Act, and may undertake the determination of claims in accordance with the Settlement Agreement and the applicable orders of this Court. Signed by Judge S. James Otero for Judge Paul L. Friedman on 12/28/2011. (zmm, ) |
Filing 256 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #231 Order on Motion for Order, Order on Motion for Settlement,,,,,,,,,, #232 Memorandum & Opinion,, #243 Order on Motion for Reconsideration by BLACK FARMERS AND AGRICULTURALISTS ASSOCIATION, INC., THOMAS BURRELL. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified; "Let this be filed" by Judge Paul L. Friedman (td, ) Modified spelling on 1/10/2012 (td, ). |
Filing 255 SURREPLY to re #239 MOTION for Reconsideration re #231 Order on Motion for Order, Order on Motion for Settlement,,,,,,,,,, #232 Memorandum & Opinion,, filed by BLACK FARMERS AND AGRICULTURALISTS ASSOCIATION, INC., THOMAS BURRELL; "Let this be filed" by Judge Paul L. Friedman (td, ) Modified spelling on 1/10/2012 (td, ). |
Filing 254 NOTICE of Appearance by Paul A. Robinson, Jr on behalf of BLACK FARMERS AND AGRICULTURALISTS ASSOCIATION, INC., THOMAS BURRELL; "Let this be filed" by Judge Paul L. Friedman (td, ) Modified spelling on 1/10/2012 (td, ). |
Filing 251 ORDER ON ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO TRACK A AND TRACK B NEUTRALS: Ordered that Joan Grafstein, Esq. has fulfilled the oath requirement of 201(g)(2) of the Claims Resolution Act, and may undertake the determination of claims in accordance with the Settlement Agreement and the applicable orders of this Court. Signed by Judge Steve C. Jones for Judge Paul L. Friedman on 12/22/2011. (zmm, ) |
Filing 250 ORDER ON ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO TRACK A AND TRACK B NEUTRALS: Ordered that Jay Folberg, Esq. and Lester Levy, Esq. have fulfilled the oath requirement of 201(g)(2) of the Claims Resolution Act, and may undertake the determination of claims in accordance with the Settlement Agreement and the applicable orders of this Court. Signed by Judge Edward M. Chen for Judge Paul L. Friedman on 12/28/2011. (zmm, ) |
Filing 249 ORDER ON ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO TRACK A AND TRACK B NEUTRALS: Ordered that Hon. Bernetta Bush and Deborah Haude, Esq. have fulfilled the oath requirement of 201(g)(2) of the Claims Resolution Act, and may undertake the determination of claims in accordance with the Settlement Agreement and the applicable orders of this Court. Signed by Judge Ruben Castillo for Judge Paul L. Friedman on 12/28/2011. (zmm, ) |
Filing 248 ORDER ON ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO TRACK A AND TRACK B NEUTRALS: Ordered that Marvin Johnson, Esq.; Homer LaRue, Esq; Hon. Richard Levie; and Charlotte Oman have fulfilled the oath requirement of 201(g)(2) of the Claims Resolution Act, and may undertake the determination of claims in accordance with the Settlement Agreement and the applicable orders of this Court. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 12/28/2011. (zmm, ) |
Filing 247 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Dedrick Brittenum, Jr. (See Docket Entry #246 to view document). (znmw, ) |
Filing 246 RESPONSE re #239 MOTION for Reconsideration as to Exclusion of BFFA re #231 Order on Motion for Order, Order on Motion for Settlement, #232 Memorandum & Opinion. (znmw, ) |
Filing 245 Memorandum in opposition to re #239 MOTION for Reconsideration re #231 Order on Motion for Order, Order on Motion for Settlement,,,,,,,,,, #232 Memorandum & Opinion,, filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Original Complaint, #2 Exhibit B - Amended Complaint, #3 Exhibit C - Second Amended Complaint, #4 Exhibit D - ECF Service Notice)(Meyer, J) |
Filing 244 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER directing that copies of the "Notice of Appeal" prepared by Ms. Thedford Rowser-Bey and mailed to this Court and the Court of Appeals will not be accepted for filing, and that no further papers prepared or submitted by Ms. Rowser-Bey will be accepted for filing without prior leave of this Court. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 14, 2011. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit "Notice of Appeal", #2 Exhibit "Pro Se Petition/Objection") (lcplf2) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to motion to establish distribution of cases, fees, and appointment of class counsel due by 12/19/2011. (zmm, ) |
Filing 243 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying #238 the BFAA's Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 13, 2011. (MA) |
MINUTE ORDER granting #242 lead class counsel's unopposed Motion for Extension of Time up to and including December 19, 2011 to respond to motion to establish distribution of cases, fees, and appointment of class counsel. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 12/13/11. (MA) |
Filing 242 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #227 Second MOTION for Order Establish Distribution of Cases, Fees, and Appointment of Class Counsel by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 241 NOTICE Transcript Status Report by ALL PLAINTIFFS re #236 Notice of Appeal (Martin, Precious) |
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul L. Friedman: In Chambers Telephone Conference (off the record) held on 12/8/2011. (zmm, ) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to #239 Motion for Reconsideration due by 12/19/2011. (zmm, ) |
USCA Case Number 11-5334 for #236 Notice of Appeal filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (ls, ) |
MINUTE ORDER. On or before December 19, 2011, the following attorneys shall respond to the Motion for Reconsideration as to the Exclusion of the BFAA (Docket No. 239): Gregorio A. Francis, Scott W. Weinstein, J. Andrew Meyer, A. Michael Espy, and Gary E. Mason. In addition, attorney Dedrick Brittenum Jr. shall separately respond to this motion; his response shall indicate whether he currently represents the BFAA and, if not, when his representation of the organization terminated and why he has not noted his withdrawal of termination on the docket. Counsel not listed in this Order need not respond. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 2, 2011. (lcplf2) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Response by lead class counsel to motion to establish distribution of cases, fees, and appointment of class counsel #227 due by 12/12/2011. (zmm, ) |
Filing 240 WITHDRAWN PER STIPULATION FILED 1/18/2012.....MOTION to Clarify To Determine The Allocation Of Work And Payment Of Counsel by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Toure, Faya) Modified on 1/20/2012 (zmm, ). |
Filing 237 Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals fee was paid this date 11/22/11 re #236 Notice of Appeal. (td, ) |
MINUTE ORDER. On or before December 12, 2011, lead class counsel Andrew H. Marks and Gregorio Francis shall respond to the motion to establish distribution of cases, fees, and appointment of class counsel (Docket No. 227). Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on November 23, 2011. (lcplf2) |
Filing 236 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #231 Order on Motion for Order, Order on Motion for Settlement,,,,,,,,,, by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. Filing fee $ 455. Fee Status: Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Martin, Precious) |
Filing 239 MOTION for Reconsideration re #231 Order on Motion for Order, Order on Motion for Settlement,,,,,,,,,, #232 Memorandum & Opinion,, by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION; "Let this be filed" by Judge Paul L. Friedman (td, ) |
Filing 238 MOTION for Reconsideration re #231 Order on Motion for Order, Order on Motion for Settlement,,,,,,,,,, #232 Memorandum & Opinion,, by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION; "Let this be filed" by Judge Paul L. Friedman (td, ) |
Filing 235 ORDER granting (234) Unopposed Second Motion for Approval of Certain Interim Settlement Implementation Costsand Disbursal of Funds for the Payment of Such Costs in case 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, (44) in case 1:08-cv-01513-PLF; (91) in case 1:08-cv-02220-PLF; (72) in case 1:09-cv-01019-PLF; (68) in case 1:09-cv-01323-PLF; (84) in case 1:09-cv-01422-PLF; (54) in case 1:10-cv-00737-PLF;(51) in case 1:10-cv-00801-PLF; (45) in case 1:10-cv-01026-PLF; (45) in case 1:10-cv-01053-PLF. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 11/15/2011. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 1:10-cv-01026-PLF, 1:10-cv-01053-PLF(zmm, ) |
Filing 234 Unopposed Second MOTION for Order Approving Certain Interim Settlement Implementation Costs by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit A - Epiq Invoice, #3 Exhibit B - JAMS Invoice, #4 Exhibit C - Liberty Bank Statement)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) Modified on 11/14/2011 (td, ). |
Filing 233 ORDER amending (232) Opinion approving the proposed class action settlement, to conform with (231) Order and Judgment. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on November 10, 2011. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 1:10-cv-01026-PLF, 1:10-cv-01053-PLF (lcplf2) |
Filing 232 OPINION granting the motion for final approval of the proposed class settlement, granting the consent motion to approve appointment of the Track A and Track B neutral, and approving the revised Claim Form filed on October 7, 2011. An Order and Judgment consistent with this opinion shall issue this same day. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on October 27, 2011. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 1:10-cv-01026-PLF, 1:10-cv-01053-PLF (MA) |
Filing 231 ORDER and JUDGMENT granting (179) consent motion to approve appointment of the Track A and Track B neutral; granting (187) motion for final approval of the proposed class settlement in case 1:08-mc-00511-PLF; granting (22) Motion for Order; granting (26) Motion for Settlement in case 1:08-cv-01513-PLF; granting (69) Motion for Order; granting (73) Motion for Settlement in case 1:08-cv-02220-PLF; granting (50) Motion for Order; granting (54) Motion for Settlement in case 1:09-cv-01019-PLF; granting (46) Motion for Order; granting (50) Motion for Settlement in case 1:09-cv-01323-PLF; granting (62) Motion for Order; granting (66) Motion for Settlement in case 1:09-cv-01422-PLF; granting (31) Motion for Order; granting (36) Motion for Settlement in case 1:10-cv-00737-PLF; granting (33) Motion for Settlement; granting (29) Motion for Order in case 1:10-cv-00801-PLF; granting (27) Motion for Settlement; granting (23) Motion for Order in case 1:10-cv-01026-PLF; granting (23) Motion for Order; granting (27) Motion for Settlement in case 1:10-cv-01053-PLF. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on October 27, 2011.Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 1:10-cv-01026-PLF, 1:10-cv-01053-PLF (MA) |
Filing 230 REPLY to opposition to motion re #225 MOTION to Strike #180 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by TOM VILSACK. (Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 229 STATUS REPORT - First Quarterly Disbursement Report (Q3 2011) by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Quarterly Disbursement Report Form (Q3 2011))Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 1:10-cv-01026-PLF, 1:10-cv-01053-PLF(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 228 Memorandum in opposition to re (225 in 1:08-mc-00511-PLF) MOTION to Strike (180) MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 227 WITHDRAWN PER STIPULATION FILED 1/18/2012.....Second MOTION for Order Establish Distribution of Cases, Fees, and Appointment of Class Counsel by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Toure, Faya) Modified on 1/20/2012 (zmm, ). |
Filing 226 NOTICE of Revision of Proposed Claim Form by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Revised Claim Form)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 225 MOTION to Strike #180 MOTION for Attorney Fees by TOM VILSACK (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 224
TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Paul L. Friedman held on September 1, 2011; Page Numbers: 1 - 179. Date of Issuance:September 20, 2011. Court Reporter/Transcriber Rebecca Stonestreet, Telephone number 202-354-3249, Court Reporter Email Address : kingreporter2@verizon.net.
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Filing 223 NOTICE of Appearance by Faya R. Toure on behalf of All Plaintiffs Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Toure, Faya) Modified filer on 9/2/2011. (ztnr, ) |
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul L. Friedman: Fairness Hearing held on 9/1/2011. (Court Reporter Rebecca Stonestreet.) (zmm, ) |
Filing 213 REPLY to Response to Objection filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Martin, Precious) |
MINUTE ORDER: As the Court explained in its Minute Order of August 29, 2011, the only issue related to attorneys' fees that will be discussed at tomorrow's hearing is whether the proposed range of possible fees is fair and reasonable to class members. The matters raised by John Boyd in his motion for leave to speak at the hearing are not relevant to that issue. As a result, Mr. Boyd's motion for leave to appear and speak at the fairness hearing #194 is DENIED. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 31, 2011. (lcplf2) |
Filing 202 RESPONSE to Submission by National Black Agricultural Alliance filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - NBAA Submission)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 201 ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE of Appearance by Precious T. Martin, Sr on behalf of All Plaintiffs Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Martin, Precious) Modified on 8/30/2011 (kb). |
NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: re (34 in 1:10-cv-01053-PLF) Notice of Appearance was entered in error and counsel was instructed to refile said pleading. Document signature and filer not the same. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(kb) |
Filing 200 REPLY to opposition to motion re (194 in 1:08-mc-00511-PLF) MOTION for Leave to Appear and Speak at Fairness Hearing filed by JOHN BOYD. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Pires, Alexander) |
Filing 199 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re #181 MOTION to Intervene filed by GREGORY K. CHESTNUT. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Gaiser, Ronald) |
MINUTE ORDER: The Court wishes to clarify that the only issue that will be discussed at the upcoming hearing on September 1, 2011, is whether the terms of the proposed settlement agreement are fair, reasonable, and adequate for class members. That means, with respect to attorneys' fees, that the Court will hear argument only on whether the range of fees proposed in the agreement -- between 4.1% and 7.4% of a fixed dollar amount, as described in the agreement -- is fair and reasonable to class members. The Court will not hear argument on which amount of fees within that range is most appropriate, nor will it hear argument on how those fees might be divided among various attorneys or other individuals that are or have been involved in this litigation. For that reason, neither Gregory K. Chestnut nor his attorney will be permitted to raise Mr. Chestnut's concerns over the division of attorneys' fees at the hearing. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 29, 2011. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 1:10-cv-01026-PLF, 1:10-cv-01053-PLF (lcplf2) |
Filing 222 Objection to Proposed Settlement Agreement by JUSTIN G. FOUTS, WILLA G. FOUTS. (zalg, ) |
Filing 221 Objection to Proposed Settlement Agreement by BOOKER T. WOODARD. (zalg, ) |
Filing 220 Objection to Proposed Settlement Agreement by DIAHANN C. STEVENS. (zalg, ) |
Filing 219 Objection to Proposed Settlement Agreement by ERROL VON HART. (zalg, ) |
Filing 218 Objection to Proposed Settlement Agreement by ROBERT E. WALKER. (zalg, ) |
Filing 217 Objection to Proposed Settlement Agreement by DORIS GRAY. (zalg, ) |
Filing 216 Objection to Proposed Settlement Agreement by LILLIE M. WINGARD. (zalg, ) |
Filing 215 Objection to Proposed Settlement Agreement by ADA C. BATES, AVA L. BATES, BRAD E. BATES, KERRY F. BATES, THEODORE B. BATES, Jr, KARLA K. BATES-ADAMS, TERRIE L. BATES-BEST. (zalg, ) |
Filing 214 Objection to Proposed Settlement Agreement by HENRY BARRIS, MUHAMMAD ROBBALAA. (zalg, ) |
Filing 212 Letter from M. Murline Price to the Court requesting permission to participate in September 1, 2011 fairness hearing. "Let this be filed." by Judge Paul L. Friedman (zmm, ) |
Filing 211 Letter to the Court from Dr. Dewayne L. Goldmon requesting permission to participate in September 1, 2011 fairness hearing. "Let this be filed." by Judge Paul L. Friedman (zmm, ) |
Filing 210 Letter to the Court from Bernice C. Atchison requesting participation in September 1, 2011 fairness hearing. "Let this be filed." by Judge Paul L. Friedman (zmm, ) |
Filing 209 Letter from Gloria Davis Gilmore to lead class counsel regarding interest in participating in September 1, 2011 fairness hearing. "Let this be filed." by Judge Paul L. Friedman (zmm, ) |
Filing 208 Letter to the Court from Thomas Burrell requesting permission to participate in the September 1, 2011 fairness hearing. "Let this be filed." by Judge Paul L. Friedman (zmm, ) |
Filing 207 Letter to the Court from Joyce A. Smith requesting permission to participate in the September 1, 2011 fairness hearing. "Let this be filed." by Judge Paul L. Friedman (zmm, ) |
Filing 206 Letter to the Court from Eddie Lee Gray requesting permission to participate in September 1, 2011 fairness hearing. "Let this be filed." by Judge Paul L. Friedman (zmm, ) |
Filing 205 Letter from William V. Paromore requesting permission to participate in September 1, 2011 fairness hearing. "Let this be filed." by Judge Paul L. Friedman (zmm, ) |
Filing 204 Letter to the Court from Ralph Paige requesting permission to speak at September 1, 2011 fairness hearing. "Let this be filed." by Judge Paul L. Friedman (zmm, ) |
Filing 203 Motion by John W. Boyd for Leave to Appear and Speak at Fairness Hearing of September 1, 2011. "Let this be filed." by Judge Paul L. Friedman (zmm, ) |
Filing 198 Memorandum in opposition to re (194 in 1:08-mc-00511-PLF) MOTION for Leave to Appear and Motion to Strike filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of James S. Farrin)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 197 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER REGARDING FAIRNESS HEARING Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 8/26/2011. (zmm, ) |
Filing 196 Memorandum in opposition to re (184 in 1:08-mc-00511-PLF) MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 195 Memorandum in opposition to re #194 MOTION for Leave to Appear filed by TOM VILSACK. (Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 194 ENTERED IN ERROR (DUPLICATE OF #203 IN WHICH LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT WAS GRANTED BY JUDGE PAUL L. FRIEDMAN).....MOTION for Leave to Appear and Speak at Fairness Hearing by JOHN BOYD (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(znmw, ) Modified on 10/17/2011 (zmm, ). |
Filing 193 NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander John Pires, Jr on behalf of JOHN BOYD (znmw, ) |
Filing 192 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re (25 in 1:08-cv-01513-PLF) Order, in Support of Consent Motion to Approve Appointment of Track A and Track B Neutral filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Curricula Vitae for BrownGreer Reviewers)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 191 REPLY to Objections filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Atchison Objection, #2 Exhibit 2 - Fouts Objection, #3 Exhibit 3 - Howard-Taite Objection, #4 Exhibit 4 - Jones Objection, #5 Exhibit 5 - Woodard Objection, #6 Exhibit 6 - Chestnut Objection, #7 Exhibit 7 - Buckley Objection, #8 Exhibit 8 - Stevens Objection, #9 Exhibit 9 - Gilmore Objection, #10 Exhibit 10 - Burrell Objection, #11 Exhibit 11 - Morgan Objection, #12 Exhibit 12 - Von Hart Objection, #13 Exhibit 13 - Smith Objection, #14 Exhibit 14 - Walker Objection, #15 Exhibit 15 - Eddie Gray Objection, #16 Exhibit 16 - Doris Gray Objection, #17 Exhibit 17 - Paramore Objection, #18 Exhibit 18 - Paige Objection, #19 Exhibit 19 - Bryant Objection, #20 Exhibit 20 - Boyd Objection, #21 Exhibit 21 - Wingard Objection, #22 Exhibit 22 - Robbalaa Objection, #23 Exhibit 23 - Price Objection, #24 Exhibit 24 - Bates Objection, #25 Exhibit 25 - Rowser-Bey Objections, #26 Exhibit 26 - Chart of Rowser-Bey Objections, #27 Exhibit 27 - Marks E-mail to USDA IG (Aug. 16, 2011), #28 Exhibit 28 - Matrix of Objector Procedural Deficiencies)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 190 RESPONSE to Objection to Settlement Agreement filed by TOM VILSACK. (Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 189 Memorandum in opposition to re (181 in 1:08-mc-00511-PLF) MOTION to Intervene filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Chestnut Alabama State Court Complaint)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) |
MINUTE ORDER granting (186) defendant's Motion to Stay briefing on plaintiffs' motion for attorneys' fees pending defendant's motion to strike; defendant shall have until September 30, 2011 to file its motion to strike the declaration of of Theodore Eisenberg -- in case 1:08-mc-00511-PLF. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 23, 2011. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 1:10-cv-01026-PLF, 1:10-cv-01053-PLF (MA) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant to file motion to strike declaration of Theodore Eisenberg by 9/30/2011. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(zmm, ) |
Filing 188 REPLY re #187 Unopposed MOTION for Settlement and Final Approval Thereof filed by TOM VILSACK. (Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 187 Unopposed MOTION for Settlement and Final Approval Thereof by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Final Approval, #2 Text of Proposed Order of Final Approval and Judgment, #3 Exhibit A - Declaration of Katherine Kinsella, #4 Exhibit B - Declaration of Nicole Hamann)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 186 MOTION to Stay re #180 MOTION for Attorney Fees Pending Defendant's Motion to Strike by TOM VILSACK (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ulrich, Tamara) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Supplemental Brief by class counsel due by 8/25/2011. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(zmm, ) |
Filing 185 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER directing class counsel to file on or before August 25, 2011 a supplemental memorandum before the court can resolve the consent motion to approve the appointment of Track A and Track B neutrals. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 17, 2011. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 1:10-cv-01026-PLF, 1:10-cv-01053-PLF (MA) |
Filing 184 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Toure, Faya) |
Filing 183 NOTICE of Objection to Settlement by CHARLIE EDWARD LATHAM Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Martin, Precious) |
Filing 182 NOTICE of Intent to Appear and Speak at Fairness Hearing by GREGORY K. CHESTNUT (znmw, ) |
Filing 181 MOTION to Intervene by GREGORY K. CHESTNUT (znmw, ) |
Filing 180 MOTION for Attorney Fees by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Award of Attorneys' Fees, #2 Text of Proposed Order, #3 Exhibit A - Counsel Participation Agreement, #4 Exhibit B - Declaration of Professor Theodore Eisenberg)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 179 Consent MOTION for Order Approving the Appointment of Track A and B Neutrals by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit A - Curricula Vitae for Neutrals)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) |
MINUTE ORDER denying as moot #46 motion for entry of proposed case management order, 57 motion for inquiry into use of 5(g) list, and #169 motion to appoint interim class counsel; denying as moot (14) Motion to Appoint Counsel in case 1:08-cv-01513-PLF; denying as moot (61) Motion to Appoint Counsel in case 1:08-cv-02220-PLF; denying as moot (42) Motion to Appoint Counsel in case 1:09-cv-01019-PLF; denying as moot (38) Motion to Appoint Counsel in case 1:09-cv-01323-PLF; denying as moot (54) Motion to Appoint Counsel in case 1:09-cv-01422-PLF; denying as moot (23) Motion to Appoint Counsel in case 1:10-cv-00737-PLF; denying as moot (21) Motion to Appoint Counsel in case 1:10-cv-00801-PLF; denying as moot (15) Motion to Appoint Counsel in case 1:10-cv-01026-PLF; denying as moot (15) Motion to Appoint Counsel in case 1:10-cv-01053-PLF Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 17, 2011. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 1:10-cv-01026-PLF, 1:10-cv-01053-PLF (MA) |
ORDER granting (178) class counsel's unopposed motion for preliminary approval of revised claim form. The Claim Form attached to the motion is preliminarily apparoved as part of the Settlement Agreement to which this Court has previously given its preliminary approval; granting (21) in case 1:08-cv-01513-PLF; granting (68) in case 1:08-cv-02220-PLF; granting (49) in case 1:09-cv-01019-PLF; granting (45) in case 1:09-cv-01323-PLF; granting (61) in case 1:09-cv-01422-PLF; granting (30) in case 1:10-cv-00737-PLF; granting (28) in case 1:10-cv-00801-PLF; granting (22) in case 1:10-cv-01026-PLF; granting (22) in case 1:10-cv-01053-PLF. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 17, 2011. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 1:10-cv-01026-PLF, 1:10-cv-01053-PLF(MA) |
Filing 178 Unopposed MOTION to Amend/Correct (43 in 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 39 in 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 24 in 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 170 in 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 16 in 1:10-cv-01053-PLF, 15 in 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 22 in 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 62 in 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 55 in 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 16 in 1:10-cv-01026-PLF) Notice (Other), Notice (Other), Notice (Other), Notice (Other), Notice (Other) Claim Form, and Seek Preliminary Approval Thereof by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Amended Claim Form, #2 Text of Proposed Order Preliminarily Approving Amended Claim Form)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 177 ORDER in case 1:08-mc-00511-PLF; granting #176 Motion for Approval of Certain Interim Settlement Implementation Costs and Disbursal of Funds. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 6/15/11. Relating to ALL CASES. Modified on 10/17/2011 to correct document number of motion granted in docket text (zmm, ). |
Filing 176 Unopposed MOTION for Disbursement of Funds , Approve Certain Implementation Costs, and Approve Disbursal of Funds by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Notice Estimate, #2 Exhibit B - Claims Administration Estimate, #3 Text of Proposed Order Approving Payment of Interim Implementation Costs)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) Modified event title on 6/10/2011 (znmw, ). |
Filing 175 NOTICE of Class Counsel's Designation of Bank for Deposit of Interim Implementation Costs by ALL PLAINTIFFS Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 174 ORDER granting #173 Joint Motion to Revise Preliminary Approval Order. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 5/20/2011. (zmm, ) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Written statements of objections to the proposed settlement agreement due by 8/12/2011. Any written response to a statement of objections due by 8/25/2011. (zmm, ) |
Filing 173 Joint MOTION for Order Revising Preliminary Approval Order and Memorandum in Support by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 172 ORDER granting preliminary approval of settlement agreement, certifying a Rule 23(b)(1)(B) settlement class, and for other purposes. Final Approval Hearing set for 9/1/2011 @ 9:30 a.m. in Ceremonial Courtroom before Judge Paul L. Friedman. See Order for specifics. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 5/13/2011. (zmm, ) |
Filing 171 NOTICE by ALL PLAINTIFFS re (41 in 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 60 in 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 22 in 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 168 in 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 14 in 1:10-cv-01053-PLF, 53 in 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 37 in 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 14 in 1:10-cv-01026-PLF, 20 in 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 13 in 1:08-cv-01513-PLF) Order, (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Response to April 25, 2011 Letter of Judge Paul L. Friedman)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Marks, Andrew) |
Filing 170 NOTICE of Amendment of Exhibits by ALL PLAINTIFFS re (19 in 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 17 in 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 50 in 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 11 in 1:10-cv-01053-PLF, 57 in 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 11 in 1:10-cv-01026-PLF, 161 in 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 10 in 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 34 in 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 38 in 1:09-cv-01019-PLF) Unopposed MOTION for Settlement and Preliminary Approval Thereof, Certification of a Rule 23(b)(1)(B) Class, and for Other PurposesUnopposed MOTION for Settlement and Preliminary Approval Thereof, Certification of a Rule 23(b)(1)(B) Class, and for Other PurposesUnopposed MOTION for Settlement and Preliminary Approval Thereof, Certification of a Rule 23(b)(1)(B) Class, and for Other PurposesUnopposed MOTION for Settlement and Preliminary Approval Thereof, Certification of a Rule 23(b)(1)(B) Class, and for Other PurposesUnopposed MOTION for Settlement and Preliminary Approval Thereof, Certification of a Rule 23(b)(1)(B) Class, and for Other Purposes (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 (Revised), #2 Exhibit 2 (Revised))Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 169 Unopposed MOTION to Appoint Counsel as Interim Class Counsel by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Appointment of Interim Class Counsel, #2 Text of Proposed Order Appointing Interim Class Counsel)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 168 LETTER dated April 25, 2011, from Judge Paul L. Friedman to Andrew H. Marks, Esq., and Michael Sitcov, Esq., in re: proposed class settlement. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 1:10-cv-01026-PLF, 1:10-cv-01053-PLF. (lcplf2) |
MINUTE ORDER denying Docket No. 165 in Misc. No. 08-0511, plaintiff Charles Latham's motion for an extension of time in which to respond to the pending motion for preliminary approval of a proposed class settlement. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 19, 2011. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 1:10-cv-01026-PLF, 1:10-cv-01053-PLF (lcplf2). |
Filing 167 Memorandum in opposition to #165 motion for extension of timefiled by EDWARD T. SCHAFER, TOM VILSACK. (Moore, Tamra) Modified on 4/18/2011 (td, ). |
Filing 166 Memorandum in opposition to #165 Motion for Extension of Time filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) Modified to add link on 4/18/2011 (td, ). |
Filing 165 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to (19 in 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 17 in 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 50 in 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 11 in 1:10-cv-01053-PLF, 57 in 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 11 in 1:10-cv-01026-PLF, 161 in 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 34 in 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 38 in 1:09-cv-01019-PLF) Unopposed MOTION for Settlement and Preliminary Approval Thereof, Certification of a Rule 23(b)(1)(B) Class, and for Other PurposesUnopposed MOTION for Settlement and Preliminary Approval Thereof, Certification of a Rule 23(b)(1)(B) Class, and for Other PurposesUnopposed MOTION for Settlement and Preliminary Approval Thereof, Certification of a Rule 23(b)(1)(B) Class, and for Other PurposesUnopposed MOTION for Settlement and Preliminary Approval Thereof, Certification of a Rule 23(b)(1)(B) Class, and for Other PurposesUnopposed MOTION for Settlement and Preliminary Approval Thereof, Certification of a Rule 23(b)(1)(B) Class, and for Other Purposes by CHARLIE EDWARD LATHAM (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Martin, Precious) |
Filing 164 REPLY re #161 Unopposed MOTION for Settlement and Preliminary Approval Thereof, Certification of a Rule 23(b)(1)(B) Class, and for Other PurposesUnopposed MOTION for Settlement and Preliminary Approval Thereof, Certification of a Rule 23(b)(1)(B) Class, and for Other PurposesUnopposed MOTION for Settlement and Preliminary Approval Thereof, Certification of a Rule 23(b)(1)(B) Class, and for Other PurposesUnopposed MOTION for Settlement and Preliminary Approval Thereof, Certification of a Rule 23(b)(1)(B) Class, and for Other PurposesUnopposed MOTION for Settlement and Preliminary Approval Thereof, Certification of a Rule 23(b)(1)(B) Class, and for Other Purposes filed by EDWARD T. SCHAFER, TOM VILSACK. (Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 163 AMENDED COMPLAINT against TOM VILSACK filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS.(td, ) |
MINUTE ORDER granting #162 Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 4/5/2011. (zmm, ) |
Filing 162 MOTION & Memorandum in Support by Certain Plaintiffs for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint (zmm, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/5/2011: #1 Exhibit, #2 Text of Proposed Order) (zmm, ). |
Filing 161 Unopposed MOTION for Settlement and Preliminary Approval Thereof, Certification of a Rule 23(b)(1)(B) Class, and for Other Purposes by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Approval, #2 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Preliminary Approval Order, #3 Exhibit 2 - Settlement Agreement, #4 Exhibit 3 - Pigford Consent Decree, #5 Exhibit 4 - Declaration of Richard Bithell, #6 Exhibit 5 - Declaration of Katherine Kinsella and Associated Notice Materials, #7 Exhibit 6 - Order of July 14, 2000, #8 Exhibit 7 - Qualifications of Epiq Systems, Inc., #9 Exhibit 8 - Qualifications of The McCammon Group, #10 Exhibit 9 - Qualifications of Michael Lewis, #11 Exhibit 10 - Proposed Ombudsman Order of Appointment, #12 Exhibit 11 - Proposed Ombudsman Order of Reference, #13 Exhibit 12 - Declaration of Andrew H. Marks, #14 Exhibit 13 - Qualifications of Proposed Class Counsel)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 160 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying Certain Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, Docket No. #158 in Misc. No. 08-0511. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on February 11, 2011. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 1:10-cv-01026-PLF, 1:10-cv-01053-PLF. (lcplf2) |
Filing 159 NOTICE of Service by ALL PLAINTIFFS re (158 in 1:08-mc-00511-PLF) MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - E-mail Exchange with Mr. Brittenum)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 158 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, #2 Exhibit A - BFAA Workshop Notice, #3 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 157 NOTICE of Statement of Agreement to Conditions for Access to "5(g) List" filed by Yaser Masood. (znmw, ) |
Filing 156 RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on Attorney General. Date of Service Upon Attorney General 7/15/10., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. TOM VILSACK served on 7/6/2010, RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the US Attorney. TOM VILSACK served on 7/6/2010 (Attachments: #1 Affidavit)(Hilliard, Robert) |
MINUTE ORDER: The status conference scheduled for August 9, 2010, at 10 a.m. is hereby CANCELLED. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 2, 2010. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 1:10-cv-01026-PLF, 1:10-cv-01053-PLF. (lcplf2) |
Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 8/9/2010 10:00 AM in Courtroom 29A before Judge Paul L. Friedman. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(zmm, ) |
MINUTE ORDER: Counsel for the plaintiffs and for the defendant shall appear before the Court for a status conference on August 9, 2010, at 10 a.m. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on July 29, 2010. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 1:10-cv-01026-PLF, 1:10-cv-01053-PLF. (lcplf2) |
Filing 155 NOTICE of Appearance by Dedrick Brittenum, Jr on behalf of BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Brittenum, Dedrick) |
Filing 154 ORDER that Civil Action No. 10-1053 is stayed to the same extent and for the same duration as the other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 30, 2010. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 1:10-cv-01026-PLF(MA) |
Filing 153 ORDER that Civil Action No. 10-1053 is consolidated with and will be coordinated with all other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 30, 2010. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-01513-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF, 1:10-cv-01026-PLF(MA) |
Filing 152 ORDER that Civil Action No. 10-1026 is stayed to the same extent and for the same duration as the other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 22, 2010. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF(MA) |
Filing 151 ORDER that Civil Action No. 10-1026 is consolidated with and will be coordinated with all other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 22, 2010. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00737-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF(MA) |
Filing 150 Memorandum in opposition to re #146 MOTION to Intervene filed by TOM VILSACK. (Ulrich, Tamara) |
Filing 149 Memorandum in opposition to re #146 MOTION to Intervene filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Lieberman, Michael) |
Filing 148 ORDER that Civil Action No. 10-0737 is stayed to the same extent and for the same duration as the other cases consolidated under this Misc. No. 08-0511. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 4, 2010. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF(MA) |
Filing 147 ORDER that Civil Action No. 10-0737 is consolidated with and will be coordinated with all other cases consolidated under this Misc. No. 08-0511. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 4, 2010. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF(MA) |
Filing 145 ORDER that Civil Action No. 10-0839 is consolidated with and will be coordinated with all other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 25, 2010.Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF(MA) |
Filing 144 ORDER that Civil Action No. 10-0839 is stayed to the same extent and for the same duration as the other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 25, 2010.Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF, 1:10-cv-00801-PLF(MA) |
Filing 143 NOTICE of Statement of Agreement to Conditions for Access to "5(g) List" by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION re #34 Order (Lott, Casey) |
Filing 142 ORDER that Civil Action No. 10-0801 is stayed to the same extent and for the same duration as the other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 21, 2010. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF(MA) |
Filing 141 ORDER that Civil Action No. 10-0801 is consolidated with and will be coordinated with all other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511, In re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 21, 2010.Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF(MA) |
Filing 146 MOTION to Intervene by BLACK FARMERS & AGRICULTURALISTS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED (td, ) |
Filing 140
TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Paul L. Friedman held on 3/25/10; Page Numbers: 1-15. Date of Issuance:4/13/10. Court Reporter/Transcriber Linda L Russo, Telephone number 202.354.3244, Court Reporter Email Address : lindalrusso@gmail.com.
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Filing 139 ORDER that this case is stayed to the same extent and for the same duration as the other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 26, 2010. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF (MA) |
Filing 138 Initial Order re Civil Action No. 10-0465. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 26, 2010. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF (MA) |
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul L. Friedman: Telephone Conference held in chambers on teh record on 3/25/2010. (Court Reporter Linda Russo) Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF(zmm, ) |
Set/Reset Hearings: Telephone Conference set for 3/25/2010 02:30 PM in Chambers before Judge Paul L. Friedman. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF(zmm, ) |
MINUTE ORDER: Counsel for the plaintiffs and the defendant shall participate in a telephone conference with the Court at 2:30 p.m. on March 25, 2010. Andrew Marks, for the plaintiffs, and Michael Sitcov, for the defendant, will determine which members of counsel for the respective parties will participate in the conference. Mr. Marks and Mr. Sitcov will arrange for the conferencing-in of the various participants and will provide the Court with instructions on how to join the call. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 18, 2010.Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF (MA) |
MINUTE ORDER granting (137) Motion to Withdraw in case 1:08-mc-00511-PLF; granting (40) Motion to Withdraw in case 1:08-cv-02220-PLF; granting (21) Motion to Withdraw in case 1:09-cv-01019-PLF; granting (17) Motion to Withdraw in case 1:09-cv-01323-PLF; granting (33) Motion to Withdraw in case 1:09-cv-01422-PLF. The hearing scheduled for March 9, 2010 is CANCELLED. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 2, 2010. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF(MA) |
Filing 137 MOTION to Withdraw (51 in 1:08-mc-00511-PLF) MOTION to Certify Class by TOM VILSACK (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF(Ulrich, Tamara) |
Filing 136 RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Order on Motion to Withdraw filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (znmw, ) |
Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Supplemental Briefs due by 3/5/2010. Motion Hearing set for 3/9/2010 02:00 PM in Courtroom 29A before Judge Paul L. Friedman. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(zmm, ) |
Filing 135 ORDER that the specified parties/counsel shall file supplemental briefs regarding defendant's motion to certify a class on or before March 5, 2010. The specified counsel shall appear before the Court for oral argument on the motion on March 9, 2010, at 2 p.m. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on February 12, 2010. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01401-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF. (lcplf2) |
MINUTE ORDER granting #108 certain plaintiffs' motion to withdraw their reply to the USDA's opposition to their motion to stay the class certification proceedings. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 28, 2010. (MA) |
Filing 134 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to ANNIE LEE THOMAS. (Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 133 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to CHARLES RODGERS. (Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 132 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to ANITTA MCINNIS, ANITTA MCINNIS. Attorney Andrew H. Marks; David E. Bell and Laurel Pyke Malson terminated. (Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 131 NOTICE of Appearance by Reed Colfax on behalf of ANNIE LEE THOMAS (Colfax, Reed) |
Filing 130 NOTICE of Appearance by Reed Colfax on behalf of CHARLES RODGERS (Colfax, Reed) |
Filing 129 NOTICE of Appearance by Reed Colfax on behalf of ANITTA MCINNIS (Colfax, Reed) |
Filing 128 NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer I. Klar on behalf of ANNIE LEE THOMAS (Klar, Jennifer) |
Filing 127 NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer I. Klar on behalf of CHARLES RODGERS (Klar, Jennifer) |
Filing 126 NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer I. Klar on behalf of ANITTA MCINNIS (Klar, Jennifer) |
Filing 125 NOTICE of Appearance by John Peter Relman on behalf of ANNIE LEE THOMAS (Relman, John) |
Filing 124 NOTICE of Appearance by John Peter Relman on behalf of CHARLES RODGERS (Relman, John) |
Filing 123 NOTICE of Appearance by John Peter Relman on behalf of ANITTA MCINNIS (Relman, John) |
Filing 122 NOTICE of Appearance by Kindaka J. Sanders on behalf of ALL PLAINTIFFS (ks) |
Filing 121 NOTICE of Appearance by John Peter Relman on behalf of IRIS L. MIZELL (Relman, John) |
Filing 120 NOTICE of Appearance by Reed Colfax on behalf of IRIS L. MIZELL (Colfax, Reed) |
Filing 119 NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer I. Klar on behalf of IRIS L. MIZELL (Klar, Jennifer) |
Filing 118 RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re (26 in 1:09-cv-01422-PLF) Order, (Doc 113) filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 11/2/09 Fax to Court (letter and Declaration), #2 Exhibit Email to cousnel re: Re Response to Strom letter)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Weinstein, Scott) |
Filing 117 ORDER that Civil Action No. 09-1318 is stayed to the same extent and for the same duration as the other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on November 12, 2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(MA) |
Filing 116 Initial ORDER re management of Civil Action No. 09-1318. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on November 12, 2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(MA) |
Filing 115 ORDER that Civil Action No. 09-1507 is stayed to the same extent and for the same duration as the other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on November 12, 2009.Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(MA) |
Filing 114 Initial ORDER re management of Civil Action No. 09-1507. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on November 12, 2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(MA) |
Filing 113 ORDER that Mr. Weinstein shall file a report in which he describes Morgan & Morgan's knowledge of and/or involvement with Mr. Gilbert's recruitment activities. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on November 12, 2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(MA) |
Filing 112 ORDER granting (111) defendant's motion for relief in case 1:08-mc-00511-PLF. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on November 12, 2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF, 1:09-cv-01401-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF(MA) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Report of Morgan & Morgan's knowledge of and/or involvement with Mr. Gilbert's recruitment activities due by 11/25/2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(mm, ) |
Filing 111 MOTION Relief from Court's September 15, 2009 Order re #109 Order, by TOM VILSACK (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 110 STATUS REPORT in Response to the Court's September 14, 2009 Order Regarding Potential Violations of the Court's Protective Order Regarding the 5(g) List by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Affidavit of Dean Lipson and associated exhibit)(Malson, Laurel) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Report due by 11/6/2009. (zmm, ) |
Filing 109 ORDER that plaintiffs' counsel and counsel for the government shall investigate the possibility that this Court's December 23, 2008 protective order has been violated; parties shall file a joint report containing their respective views no later than November 6, 2009. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on September 14, 2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(MA) |
MINUTE ORDER amending the Court's September 14, 2009 Order [#109]. Footnote 1 should read as follows: The Court was notified of this matter by a letter sent by Bernice C. Atchison, president of an Alabama organization called Black Farmers of Chilton County. Those involved in this litigation who wish to view the letter may contact Barbara Thomas, law clerk to the Hon. Paul L. Friedman, at 202-354-3490. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on September 15, 2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(MA) |
Filing 108 MOTION to Withdraw (69 in 1:08-mc-00511-PLF) Reply to opposition to Motion to Stay Class Certification Proceedings by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order - Motion for Leave to Withdraw Reply)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 107 NOTICE of Change of Firm Name and Address by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF et al.(Mason, Gary) |
Filing 106 STIPULATION of Agreement to Conditions for Access to "5(g) List" by LINDA BURKES, BOBBIE PACE, WALLACE GRAHAM, CHARLES E. LEE. (Colfax, Reed) |
Filing 105 STIPULATION of Agreement to Conditions for Use of 5(g) Information (Mikal C. Watts) by BEATRICE BECKLEY. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF(Hilliard, Robert) |
Filing 104 STIPULATION of Agreement to Conditions for Use of 5(g) Information (Kevin W. Grillo) by BEATRICE BECKLEY. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF(Hilliard, Robert) |
Filing 103 NOTICE of Service for Case No. 09-1019 by BEATRICE BECKLEY (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF(Hilliard, Robert) |
Filing 102 STIPULATION of Agreement to Conditions for Use of 5(g) Information by BEATRICE BECKLEY. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF(Hilliard, Robert) |
Filing 101 STIPULATION of Agreement to Conditions for Use of 5(g) Information by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Silver, David) |
Filing 100 STIPULATION of Agreement to Conditions for Use of 5(g) Information by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Chew, Benjamin) |
Filing 99 STIPULATION of Agreement to Conditions for Use of 5(g) Information by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Varma, Anurag) |
Filing 98 NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel J. Hines on behalf of EDWARD T. SCHAFER (Hines, Rachel) |
Filing 97 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to LINDA BURKES. Attorney Harris L. Pogust terminated. (Pogust, Harris) |
Filing 96 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to WALLACE GRAHAM. Attorney Harris L. Pogust terminated. (Pogust, Harris) |
Filing 95 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to BOBBIE PACE. Attorney Harris L. Pogust terminated. (Pogust, Harris) |
Filing 94 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to CHARLES E. LEE. Attorney Harris L. Pogust terminated. (Pogust, Harris) |
Filing 93 ORDER: Civil Action No. 09-1019 is stayed to the same extent and for the same duration as the other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511. See Order for specifics. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 8/4/2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF(mm) |
Filing 92 ORDER: Pursuant to Rule 42(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Civil Action No. 09-1019 is consolidated with and will be coordinated with all other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511, In re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation. See Order for specifics. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 8/4/2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:09-cv-01019-PLF(mm) |
Filing 91 ORDER: Civil Action No. 09-1323 is stayed to the same extent and for the same duration as the other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511. See Order for specifics. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 8/4/2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF(mm) |
Filing 90 ORDER: Pursuant to Rule 42(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Civil Action No. 09-1323 is consolidated with and will be coordinated with all other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511, In re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation. See Order for specifics. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 8/4/2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:09-cv-01323-PLF(mm) |
Filing 89 ORDER: Ordered that Civil Action No. 09-1401 is stayed to the same extent and for the same duration as the other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511. See Order for specifics. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 8/4/2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:09-cv-01401-PLF(mm) |
Filing 88 ORDER: Pursuant to 42(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Civil Action No. 09-1401 is consolidated with and will be coordinated with all other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511, In re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation. See Order for specifics. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 8/4/2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:09-cv-01401-PLF(mm) |
Filing 87 ORDER: Civil Action No. 09-1422 is stayed to the same extent and for the same duration as the other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511. See Order for specifics. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 8/4/2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF(mm) |
Filing 86 ORDER: Pursuant to Rule 42(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Civil Action No. 09-1422 is consolidated with and will be coordinated with all other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 09-0511, In re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation. See Order for specifics. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 8/4/2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:09-cv-01422-PLF(mm) |
Filing 85 NOTICE of Appearance by Anurag Varma on behalf of ALL PLAINTIFFS (Varma, Anurag) |
Filing 84 NOTICE of Appearance by David C. Silver on behalf of ALL PLAINTIFFS (Silver, David) |
Filing 83 NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin G. Chew on behalf of ALL PLAINTIFFS (Chew, Benjamin) |
Filing 82 NOTICE of Appearance by Reed Colfax on behalf of CHARLES E. LEE Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Colfax, Reed) |
Filing 81 NOTICE of Appearance by John Peter Relman on behalf of CHARLES E. LEE Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Relman, John) |
Filing 80 NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer I. Klar on behalf of CHARLES E. LEE Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Klar, Jennifer) |
Filing 79 NOTICE of Appearance by John Peter Relman on behalf of BOBBIE PACE Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Relman, John) |
Filing 78 NOTICE of Appearance by John Peter Relman on behalf of WALLACE GRAHAM Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Relman, John) |
Filing 77 NOTICE of Appearance by John Peter Relman on behalf of LINDA BURKES Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Relman, John) |
Filing 76 NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer I. Klar on behalf of BOBBIE PACE Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Klar, Jennifer) |
Filing 75 NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer I. Klar on behalf of WALLACE GRAHAM Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Klar, Jennifer) |
Filing 74 NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer I. Klar on behalf of LINDA BURKES Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Klar, Jennifer) |
Filing 73 NOTICE of Appearance by Reed Colfax on behalf of BOBBIE PACE Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Colfax, Reed) |
Filing 72 NOTICE of Appearance by Reed Colfax on behalf of WALLACE GRAHAM Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Colfax, Reed) |
Filing 71 NOTICE of Appearance by Reed Colfax on behalf of LINDA BURKES Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Colfax, Reed) |
Filing 70 Memorandum in opposition to re #66 MOTION to Stay the Class Certification Proceedings and in opposition to request for relief contained in Reply Memorandum (Docket No. 69) filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Meyer, J) |
Filing 69 WITHDRAWN PER MINUTE ORDER FILED 1/28/2010.....REPLY to opposition to motion re #66 MOTION to Stay the Class Certification Proceedings filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4)(Malson, Laurel) Modified on 1/29/2010 (zmm, ). |
Filing 68 Memorandum in opposition to re (66 in 1:08-mc-00511-PLF) MOTION to Stay the Class Certification Proceedings filed by EDWARD T. SCHAFER, ED SCHAFER. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Ulrich, Tamara) |
Filing 67 Memorandum in opposition to re #66 MOTION to Stay the Class Certification Proceedings filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Denying Motion for Stay)(Meyer, J) |
Filing 66 MOTION to Stay the Class Certification Proceedings by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 65 REPLY to opposition to motion re (9 in 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 51 in 1:08-mc-00511-PLF) MOTION to Certify Class filed by EDWARD T. SCHAFER, ED SCHAFER. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Ulrich, Tamara) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Reply due by 5/20/2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(zmm) |
MINUTE ORDER granting (61) Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion to Modify Class Certification Briefing Schedule. The defendant shall file its reply on or before May 20, 2009. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 30, 2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(MA) |
Filing 64 Memorandum in opposition to re #51 MOTION to Certify Class filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 63 RESPONSE re (9 in 1:08-cv-02220-PLF, 51 in 1:08-mc-00511-PLF) MOTION to Certify Class by Morgan Group including Motion to Certify Class and Appoint Class Counsel and Class Representatives filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Exhibit A Declarations of Class Representatives)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Weinstein, Scott) |
Filing 62 NOTICE of Appearance by J A Meyer on behalf of ALL PLAINTIFFS (Meyer, J) |
Filing 61 Unopposed MOTION for Order Modifying the Class Certification Briefing Schedule by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Malson, Laurel) |
NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: re #60 Notice of Appearance was entered in error and counsel J. Andrew Meyer shall apply for an ECF password. (td, ) |
Filing 60 ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE of Appearance by Scott William Weinstein on behalf of BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Weinstein, Scott) Modified on 4/8/2009 (td, ). |
Filing 59 ORDER granting #53 Certain Plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply to Defendant's Objection to Plaintiffs' Proposed Case Management Order No. 2. Ordered that Plaintiffs have until 3/3/2009 to file their reply. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 3/5/2009. (mm) |
Filing 58 RESPONSE re 57 , #49 MOTION for court to inquire into the consortium's use of "5(g) list filed by EDWARD T. SCHAFER. (td, ) |
NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: re #56 Notice (Other) was entered in error and redocketed as docket entry no. #58 . (td, ) |
Filing 56 ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE by EDWARD T. SCHAFER re #49 Memorandum in Opposition, (Moore, Tamra) Modified on 3/6/2009 (td, ). |
Filing 55 REPLY re (49 in 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 7 in 1:08-cv-02220-PLF) Memorandum in Opposition, to "The Morgan Group's" Motion for Court to Inquire into the Use of the 5(G) List filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Frantz, David) |
Filing 54 REPLY to opposition to motion re #46 MOTION for Order Entering Proposed Case Management Order No. 2 filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 53 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #46 MOTION for Order Entering Proposed Case Management Order No. 2 by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 52 ERRATA by EDWARD T. SCHAFER, ED SCHAFER (9 in 1:08-cv-02220-PLF) MOTION to Certify Class filed by ED SCHAFER, EDWARD T. SCHAFER. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Ulrich, Tamara) |
Filing 51 WITHDRAWN PER MINUTE ORDER FILED 1/28/2010..... MOTION to Certify Class by EDWARD T. SCHAFER, ED SCHAFER (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Ulrich, Tamara) Modified on 9/2/2010 (zmm, ). |
Filing 50 NOTICE of Appearance by Tamara Lynn Ulrich on behalf of all defendants Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Ulrich, Tamara) |
Filing 57 MOTION for court to inquire into the consortium's use of "5(g) list by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION; (See Docket Entry no. #49 to view document) (td, ) |
Filing 49 Memorandum in opposition to re (46 in 1:08-mc-00511-PLF) MOTION for Order Entering Proposed Case Management Order No. 2 and Motion For Court to Inquire into Use of "5(g)" List filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Weinstein, Scott) |
Filing 48 Memorandum in opposition to re #46 MOTION for Order Entering Proposed Case Management Order No. 2 filed by EDWARD T. SCHAFER. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 47 NOTICE Of Objection and Intent to File Memorandum in Opposition by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION re (46 in 1:08-mc-00511-PLF) MOTION for Order Entering Proposed Case Management Order No. 2 Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(Weinstein, Scott) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Motion for class certification due by 2/20/2009. Response due by 4/14/2009. Reply due by 5/15/2009. (mm) |
Filing 46 MOTION for Order Entering Proposed Case Management Order No. 2 by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 45 ORDER re briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on February 3, 2009. Associated Cases: 1:08-mc-00511-PLF, 1:08-cv-02220-PLF(MA) |
Filing 44 STATUS REPORT (Joint) by EDWARD T. SCHAFER. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hines, Rachel) |
Filing 43 ORDER granting #40 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Leave to Submit Retainer and Website Information for In Camera Review. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 1/15/2009. (mm) |
Filing 42 ORDER that Civil Action No. 08-2220 is stayed to the same extent and for the same duration as the other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 14, 2009. (MA) |
Filing 41 ORDER that Civil Action No. 08-2220 is consolidated with and will be coordinated with all other cases consolidated under Misc. No. 08-0511. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 14, 2009. (MA) |
Filing 40 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Retainer and Website Information For In Camera Review by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 39 STIPULATION re #34 Order Statement of Agreement to Conditions for Use of 5(g) Information by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Weinstein, Scott) |
Filing 38 STIPULATION of Agreement to Conditions for Use of "5(g) Information" by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Kearney, Jesse) |
Filing 37 STIPULATION of Agreement to Conditions for use of "5(g) Information" by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Kearney, Jesse) |
Filing 36 ORDER granting #35 Certain Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint. The Third Amended Complaint in Case No. 08-CV-1381 may be filed. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 12/29/2008. (mm) |
Filing 35 Consent MOTION for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint and Exhibit 1 Thereto by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Third Amended Complaint, #3 Appendix A to the Third Amended Complaint, #4 Appendix B to the Third Amended Complaint, #5 Appendix C to the Third Amended Complaint, #6 Appendix D to the Third Amended Complaint)(Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 34 PROTECTIVE ORDER regarding "5(g) list". Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 12/23/2008. (mm) |
Filing 33 ORDER lifting the stay in this case to permit the parties to submit briefs as to whether this Court should certify these consolidated cases as a limited fund class action. All other aspects of this case will remain stayed while the parties brief the class certification issue. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 12/23/2008. (lcplf2) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Parties' Joint Report due by 1/16/2009. (zmm) |
Filing 32 Consent MOTION for Protective Order Regarding "5(g) List" by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit 1 - Statement of Agreement to Conditions for Access to "5(g) List")(Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 31 CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 1 Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 12/15/2008. (mm) |
MINUTE ORDER: Plaintiffs' Motion Requesting Entry of Case Management Order No. 1 Regarding Informational Website and Phone Bank #25 is hereby DENIED for the reasons stated in defendant's opposition to that motion. The Court concludes that defendant's proposed order, attached to defendant's opposition to plaintiffs' motion, is more appropriate under the circumstances of these consolidated cases. The Court therefore shall sign defendant's proposed order this same day. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 15, 2008. (MA) |
Filing 30 ORDER re management of consolidated cases. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 9, 2008. (MA) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: On or before 12/19/2008, all of the parties to these consolidated cases shall meet, confer and submit to the Court a proposed protective order to govern disclosure and use of the 5(g) list going forward. (mm) |
Filing 29 NOTICE of Service for Cases 08-cv-0882 (PLF), 08-cv-0919 (PLF), 08-cv-0962 (PLF) and 08-cv-1070 (PLF) by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit of Service and Exhibits in Support)(Pogust, Harris) |
Filing 28 NOTICE of Change of Address by Phillip L. Fraas (Fraas, Phillip) |
Filing 27 Memorandum in opposition to re #25 MOTION for Order Entering Proposed CMO No. 1 Regarding Informational Website and Phone Bank filed by EDWARD T. SCHAFER. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 26 RESPONSE re #23 Notice (Other) of Defendant filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Frantz, David) |
Filing 25 MOTION for Order Entering Proposed CMO No. 1 Regarding Informational Website and Phone Bank by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 24 AMENDED COMPLAINT against EDWARD T. SCHAFER filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Attachments: #1 Appendix A, #2 Appendix B, #3 Appendix C)(td, ) |
Filing 23 NOTICE by EDWARD T. SCHAFER (Sitcov, Michael) |
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul L. Friedman: Status Conference held on 11/14/2008. Parties to submit case management order by 11/17/2008. (Court Reporter Linda Russo) (mm) |
MINUTE ORDER granting Certain Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File a Second Amended Complaint #20 . Plaintiffs in Civil Action No. 08-1381 shall deliver to the Court a courtesy copy of the Second Amended Complaint and all relevant appendices thereto. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on November 14, 2008.(MA) |
Filing 22 RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re #19 Memorandum & Opinion, and Reply to Defendant's Response to Plaintiffs' Motion For Immediate Status Conference filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 21 Memorandum in opposition to re #18 MOTION for Hearing and Immediate Status Conference and in Response to the Court's November 7, 2008 Opinion and Order filed by EDWARD T. SCHAFER. (Hines, Rachel) |
Filing 20 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint and Exhibit 1 Thereto by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Second Amended Complaint, #3 Appendix A to the Second Amended Complaint, #4 Appendix B to the Second Amended Complaint, #5 Appendix C to the Second Amended Complaint)(Malson, Laurel) |
Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 11/14/2008 10:00 AM in Courtroom 28A before Judge Paul L. Friedman. (mm) |
Filing 19 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying as moot Plaintiffs' Motion to Modify Proposed Case Management Order No. 1 and Memorandum in Support #6 ; denying Supplemental Motion of Certain Plaintiffs to Modify Proposed Case Management Order No. 1 #13 ; granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Immediate Status Conference #18 . A status conference is hereby scheduled for November 14, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 11/7/08. (lcplf2) |
Filing 18 MOTION for Hearing and Immediate Status Conference by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 17 NOTICE of Service for Case No. 08-cv-1381 (PLF) by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service and Exhibits in Support)(Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 16 NOTICE of Service for Case No. 08-cv-1062 (PLF) by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service and Exhibits in Support)(Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 15 NOTICE of Service for Case No. 08-cv-940 (PLF) by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Service and Exhibits in Support)(Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 14 REPLY to opposition to motion re #13 Supplemental MOTION for Order Entering the Modified Proposed Case Management Order No. 1 filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Weinstein, Scott) |
Filing 13 Supplemental MOTION for Order Entering the Modified Proposed Case Management Order No. 1 by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Attachments: #1 Proposed Case Management Order No. 1)(Malson, Laurel) |
MINUTE ORDER that, upon consideration of the Joint Request for a Stay set forth in the Joint Status Report dated 9/8/08, the lawsuits are stayed in their entirety (including but not limited to defendant's responses to the complaints, the parties' discovery, and defendant's disclosure requirements under Section 14012(e)), for a period of 120 days (until January 26, 2009) for purposes of settlement negotiations. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on October 1, 2008. (MA) |
Filing 12 STATUS REPORT by EDWARD T. SCHAFER, ALL PLAINTIFFS. (Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 11 REPLY re #8 Response to Document Morgan Group's Reply filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Weinstein, Scott) |
Filing 10 ORDER that Civil Action No. 08-1513 is stayed in its entirety for a period of 90 days from June 27, 2008 (that is, until September 29, 2008) for the purpose of settlement negotiations. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on September 5, 2008. (MA) |
Filing 9 Initial ORDER re Civil Action No. 08-1513. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on September 5, 2008. (MA) |
Filing 8 RESPONSE re #5 Reply to Document filed by the Morgan Group filed by EDWARD T. SCHAFER. (Moore, Tamra) |
Filing 7 REPLY to the Morgan Group's Comments to Proposed Case Management Order No. 1 filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS, BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Frantz, David) |
Filing 6 MOTION for Order Entering the Modified Proposed Case Management Order No. 1 by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION (Attachments: #1 Revised Proposed Case Management Order No. 1, #2 Red-Line Comparison Between New Proposed CMO 1 and the Original Proposed CMO 1)(Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 5 REPLY by The Morgan Group to Proposed CMO 1 filed by BLACK FARMERS DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. (Weinstein, Scott) |
Filing 4 ORDER that Civil Action No. 08-1381 is stayed in its entirety for a period of 90 days from June 27, 2008 for the purpose of settlement negotiations. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 15, 2008. (MA) |
Filing 3 ORDER re management of newly-filed case Civil Action No. 08-1381. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 15, 2008. (MA) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 9/8/2008. (mm) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Further response to proposed case management order no. 1 due by 8/22/2008 (mm) |
MINUTE ORDER granting #2 plaintiffs' motion for extension of time up to and including August 22, 2008 for further response to proposed case management order no. 1. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 15, 2008. (MA) |
Filing 2 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Further Response to Proposed Case Management Order No. 1 by ALL PLAINTIFFS (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Malson, Laurel) |
Filing 1 ORDER consolidating cases for all purposes. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 8/8/08. (lcplf2) |
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