Jane Sullivan, et al v. University of Washington, et al
Plaintiff / Appellee: JANE SULLIVAN and P. POES, 1-75; Individually and on behalf of others similarly situated
Defendant / Appellee: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, a Washington public corporation and ELIZA SAUNDERS, Director of Public Records and Open Public Meetings, University of Washington
Intervenor Defendant / Appellant: PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, INC.
Amicus Curiae: REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS, CALIFORNIANS AWARE, FIRST AMENDMENT COALITION, INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING WORKSHOP, THE MEDIA INSTITUTE, NATIONAL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION COALITION, NATIONAL PRESS CLUB JOURNALISM INSTITUTE, NATIONAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION, RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION, SEATTLE TIMES COMPANY, THE SOCIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISTS, SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS, STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER and ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
Case Number: 23-35313
Filed: May 5, 2023
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights

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Date Filed Description
December 13, 2023 JANE SULLIVAN, ET AL V. UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, ET AL

Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 30, 2023 Filing 22 Filed clerk order: The answering brief [ # 19 ] submitted by P. Poes and Jane Sullivan is filed. Within 7 days of the filing of this order, filer is ordered to file 6 copies of the brief in paper format, accompanied by certification (attached to the end of each copy of the brief) that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically. Cover color: red. The supplemental excerpts of record [ # 20 ] submitted by P. Poes and Jane Sullivan are filed. Within 7 days of this order, filer is ordered to file 3 copies of the excerpts in paper format securely bound on the left side, with white covers. The paper copies shall be submitted to the principal office of the Clerk. [12746370] (KT) [Entered: 06/30/2023 09:15 AM]
June 30, 2023 Filing 21 Filed clerk order: The answering brief [ # 18 ] submitted by Eliza Saunders and University of Washington is filed. Within 7 days of the filing of this order, filer is ordered to file 6 copies of the brief in paper format, accompanied by certification (attached to the end of each copy of the brief) that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically. Cover color: red. The paper copies shall be submitted to the principal office of the Clerk. [12746368] (KT) [Entered: 06/30/2023 09:14 AM]
June 29, 2023 Filing 20 Submitted (ECF) supplemental excerpts of record. Submitted by Appellees Jane Sullivan and P. Poes. Date of service: 06/29/2023. [12746287] [23-35313] (Roberts, Darwin) [Entered: 06/29/2023 11:07 PM]
June 29, 2023 Filing 19 Submitted (ECF) Answering Brief for review. Submitted by Appellees P. Poes and Jane Sullivan. Date of service: 06/29/2023. [12746286] [23-35313] (Roberts, Darwin) [Entered: 06/29/2023 11:01 PM]
June 29, 2023 Filing 18 Submitted (ECF) Answering Brief for review. Submitted by Appellees Eliza Saunders and University of Washington. Date of service: 06/29/2023. [12745992] [23-35313] (Garland, Nancy) [Entered: 06/29/2023 02:45 PM]
June 20, 2023 Filing 17 Received 6 paper copies of Amicus Brief [ # 12 ] filed by Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 12 Media Organizations. [12738861] (NAR) [Entered: 06/20/2023 10:57 AM]
June 15, 2023 Filing 16 Received 6 paper copies of Amicus Brief [ # 13 ] filed by Animal Legal Defense Fund [12736587] (JAS) [Entered: 06/15/2023 10:37 AM]
June 13, 2023 Filing 15 Filed clerk order (Deputy Clerk: MCD): The motions for leave to file an amicus curiae brief (Docket Entry Nos. [ # 12 ], [ # 13 ]) and any responses are referred for resolution to the panel that will consider the merits of the case. Within 7 days after the date of this order, prospective amicus curiae must file 6 copies of the briefs in paper format, with a green cover, accompanied by certification (attached to the end of each copy of the brief) that each brief is identical to the version submitted electronically. The Form 18 certificate is available on the courts website at http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/forms/. The paper copies must be submitted to the principal office of the Clerk. The address for regular U.S. mail is P.O. Box 193939, San Francisco, CA 94119-3939. The address for overnight mail is 95 Seventh Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-1526. [12734966] (AF) [Entered: 06/13/2023 01:52 PM]
June 12, 2023 Filing 14 Entered appearance of Amici Curiae - Pending Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Californians Aware, First Amendment Coalition, Investigative Reporting Workshop, The Media Institute, National Freedom of Information Coalition, National Press Club Journalism Institute, National Press Photographers Association, Radio Television Digital News Association, Seattle Times Company, The Society of Environmental Journalists, Society of Professional Journalists, Student Press Law Center, and ALDF. [12733704] (LA) [Entered: 06/12/2023 12:07 PM]
June 9, 2023 Filing 13 Submitted (ECF) Amicus brief for review and filed Motion to become amicus curiae. Submitted by Animal Legal Defense Fund. Date of service: 06/09/2023. [12732738] [23-35313] (Berry, Christopher) [Entered: 06/09/2023 02:04 PM]
June 8, 2023 Filing 12 Submitted (ECF) Amicus brief for review and filed Motion to become amicus curiae. Submitted by Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 12 Media Organizations. Date of service: 06/08/2023. [12731818] [23-35313] (Townsend, KatieLynn) [Entered: 06/08/2023 12:48 PM]
June 7, 2023 Filing 11 Received 3 paper copies of supplemental excerpts of record [ # 8 ] in 1 volume(s) filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc.. [12731087] (NAR) [Entered: 06/07/2023 02:51 PM]
June 7, 2023 Filing 10 Received 6 paper copies of Opening Brief [ # 7 ] filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc.. [12731082] (NAR) [Entered: 06/07/2023 02:50 PM]
June 2, 2023 Filing 9 Filed clerk order: The opening brief [ # 7 ] submitted by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc. is filed. Within 7 days of the filing of this order, filer is ordered to file 6 copies of the brief in paper format, accompanied by certification (attached to the end of each copy of the brief) that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically. Cover color: blue. The excerpts of record [ # 8 ] submitted by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc. are filed. Within 7 days of this order, filer is ordered to file 3 copies of the excerpts in paper format securely bound on the left side, with white covers. The paper copies shall be submitted to the principal office of the Clerk. [12727860] (LA) [Entered: 06/02/2023 03:57 PM]
June 1, 2023 Filing 8 Submitted (ECF) excerpts of record. Submitted by Appellant People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc.. Date of service: 06/01/2023. [12726541] [23-35313]--[COURT UPDATE: Attached consolidated PDF. 06/01/2023 by LA] (Hawkes, Peter) [Entered: 06/01/2023 12:14 PM]
June 1, 2023 Filing 7 Submitted (ECF) Opening Brief for review. Submitted by Appellant People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc.. Date of service: 06/01/2023. [12726526] [23-35313]--[COURT UPDATE: Attached corrected PDF of brief. 06/02/2023 by LA] (Hawkes, Peter) [Entered: 06/01/2023 12:01 PM]
May 19, 2023 Filing 6 MEDIATION ORDER FILED: This case is RELEASED from the Mediation Program. Counsel are requested to contact the Circuit Mediator should circumstances develop that warrant settlement discussions while the appeal is pending. [12719219] (VS) [Entered: 05/19/2023 11:59 AM]
May 12, 2023 Filing 5 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - DIAL-IN Assessment Conference, 05/19/2023, 11:00 a.m. PACIFIC Time. The briefing schedule previously set by the court remains in effect. See order for instructions and details. [12714756] (CL) [Entered: 05/12/2023 11:28 AM]
May 8, 2023 Filing 4 The Mediation Questionnaire for this case was filed on 05/08/2023. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please use the following # link . Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts.[12711533]. [23-35313] (AD) [Entered: 05/08/2023 06:44 PM]
May 8, 2023 Filing 3 Filed (ECF) Appellant People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc. Mediation Questionnaire. Date of service: 05/08/2023. [12711472] [23-35313] (Hawkes, Peter) [Entered: 05/08/2023 05:17 PM]
May 5, 2023 Filing 2 Filed clerk order (Deputy Clerk: MCD): The appeal filed May 4, 2023 is a preliminary injunction appeal. Accordingly, Ninth Circuit Rule 3-3 shall apply. The mediation questionnaire is due three days after the date of this order. If they have not already done so, within 7 calendar days after the filing date of this order, the parties shall make arrangements to obtain from the court reporter an official transcript of proceedings in the district court that will be included in the record on appeal. The briefing schedule shall proceed as follows: the opening brief and excerpts of record are due no later than June 1, 2023; the answering brief is due June 29, 2023 or 28 days after service of the opening brief, whichever is earlier; and the optional reply brief is due within 21 days after service of the answering brief. See 9th Cir. R. 3-3(b). No streamlined extensions of time will be approved. See 9th Cir. R. 31- 2.2(a)(3). Any request for an extension of time to file a brief must be made by written motion under Ninth Circuit Rule 31-2.2(b). Failure to file timely the opening brief shall result in the automatic dismissal of this appeal by the Clerk for failure to prosecute. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1. [12710162] (RT) [Entered: 05/05/2023 04:13 PM]
May 5, 2023 Filing 1 DOCKETED CAUSE AND ENTERED APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL. SEND MQ: Yes. The schedule is set as follows: to be set. Preliminary Injunction Appeal. C.R. 3-3. [12709561] (RT) [Entered: 05/05/2023 09:20 AM]

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