Casala, LLC, et al. v. Kotek, et al.
| CASALA, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, DBA Bubble's Hash and REC REHAB CONSULTING, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, DBA Ascend Dispensary |
| DAN RAYFIELD, Attorney General of the State of Oregon, in his official capacity, DENNIS DOHERTY, Chair of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, in his official capacity, CRAIG PRINS, the Executive Director of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, in his official capacity and TINA KOTEK, OREGON GOVERNOR, Governor of the State of Oregon, in her official capacity |
| NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK LEGAL DEFENSE FOUNDATION, INC |
| 25-3707 |
| June 12, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit |
| Constitutionality of State Statutes |
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| Filing 35 RESPONSE to notice of case being considered for oral argument filed by Alexander A. Wheatley. [Entered: 03/18/2026 11:15 AM] |
| Filing 34 RESPONSE to notice of case being considered for oral argument filed by Peenesh Shah. [Entered: 03/18/2026 10:28 AM] |
| Filing 33 NOTICE: This case is being considered for an upcoming oral argument calendar in Portland. Please review the Portland sitting dates for July 2026 and the subsequent sitting month in that location at #http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/court_sessions. Absent an irreconcilable conflict, the court expects you to appear and argue your case during one of these two months. If you have an irreconcilable conflict on any of the dates, please consult with opposing counsel to propose an alternate date and/or location and file Form 32 (#http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/forms/form32.pdf) within 3 business days of this notice using the ACMS filing type Response to Case Being Considered for Oral Argument. Please follow the form's instructions (#http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/forms/form32instructions.pdf) carefully. If the parties wish to discuss settlement before an argument date is set, they should jointly request referral to the mediation unit by filing a motion within 3 business days of this notice, using the filing type: Motion to Refer to Mediation. You will receive notice that your case has been assigned to a calendar approximately 10 weeks before the scheduled oral argument date. [25-3707] [Entered: 03/16/2026 04:21 PM] |
| Filing 32 CLERK ACTION: Reply Brief submitted at DE 31 by Appellants is filed. No paper copies are required. [Entered: 01/09/2026 03:15 PM] |
| Filing 31 REPLY BRIEF submitted for filing by Appellant Tina Kotek, Appellant Dan Rayfield, Appellant Dennis Doherty, Appellant Craig Prins. [Entered: 01/09/2026 01:31 PM] |
Filing 30
ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 29) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Optional Reply Brief due 1/23/2026. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [Entered: 12/16/2025 02:20 PM]
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| Filing 29 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Tina Kotek, Appellant Dan Rayfield, Appellant Dennis Doherty, Appellant Craig Prins. [Entered: 12/16/2025 01:59 PM] |
| Filing 28 ADDED Counsel for Amicus Curiae Bernard Zamaninia [Entered: 12/10/2025 03:56 PM] |
| Filing 27 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Bernard Zamaninia for Amicus Curiae National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, Inc. [Entered: 12/10/2025 03:22 PM] |
| Filing 26 CLERK ACTION: Amicus Brief submitted at DE 24 by National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, Inc is filed. No paper copies are required. [Entered: 12/10/2025 02:27 PM] |
| Filing 25 ADDED Amicus Curiae National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, Inc. [Entered: 12/10/2025 02:26 PM] |
| Filing 24 AMICUS BRIEF by government or with consent submitted for filing by National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, Inc. [Entered: 12/10/2025 12:22 PM] |
| Filing 23 CLERK ACTION: Answering Brief submitted at DE 21 and Excerpts of Record in 1 Volume submitted at DE 22 by Appellees Casala, LLC and Rec Rehab Consulting, LLC are filed. No paper copies are required. [Entered: 12/04/2025 08:32 AM] |
| Filing 22 EXCERPTS OF RECORD submitted for filing by Appellee Casala, LLC, Appellee Rec Rehab Consulting, LLC. [Entered: 12/03/2025 05:33 PM] |
| Filing 21 ANSWERING BRIEF submitted for filing by Appellee Casala, LLC, Appellee Rec Rehab Consulting, LLC. [Entered: 12/03/2025 05:28 PM] |
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Filing 20
ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 19) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 12/3/2025. Optional Reply Brief due 21 days after service of Answering Brief. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [Entered: 10/27/2025 10:03 AM]
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| Filing 19 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellee Casala, LLC, Appellee Rec Rehab Consulting, LLC. [Entered: 10/27/2025 08:40 AM] |
| Filing 18 Paper copies (3) of Excerpts of Record in 1 Volume submitted at DE 15 by Appellants received. [Entered: 10/06/2025 01:36 PM] |
| Filing 17 Paper copies (6) of Opening Brief submitted at DE 14 by Appellants received. [Entered: 10/06/2025 01:32 PM] |
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Filing 16
ORDER FILED. Opening Brief submitted at DE 14 by Appellants is filed. Appellants must file 6 copies of the brief in paper format securely bound on the left side with blue front cover pages. Each copy must include certification at the end that the copy is identical to the electronic version. The paper copies must be addressed to the Clerks principal office and mailed or transmitted to a delivery service within 7 days of this order. The Excerpts of Record submitted at DE 15 by Appellants are filed. No paper copies of the excerpts are required at this time. [Entered: 09/29/2025 11:51 AM]
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| Filing 15 EXCERPTS OF RECORD submitted for filing by Appellant Tina Kotek, Appellant Dan Rayfield, Appellant Dennis Doherty, Appellant Craig Prins. [Entered: 09/25/2025 04:23 PM] |
| Filing 14 OPENING BRIEF submitted for filing by Appellant Tina Kotek, Appellant Dan Rayfield, Appellant Dennis Doherty, Appellant Craig Prins. [Entered: 09/25/2025 04:21 PM] |
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Filing 13
ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 12) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 10/3/2025, Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 11/3/2025. Optional Reply Brief due 21 days after service of Answering Brief. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [Entered: 08/26/2025 02:20 PM]
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| Filing 12 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Tina Kotek, Appellant Dan Rayfield, Appellant Dennis Doherty, Appellant Craig Prins. [Entered: 08/26/2025 11:33 AM] |
| Filing 11 Attorney Peenesh Shah as Counsel for Appellant substituted for Attorney Benjamin N. Gutman, Denise Gale Fjordbeck. [Entered: 08/19/2025 03:29 PM] |
| Filing 10 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Peenesh Shah for Appellant Craig Prins, Appellant Dan Rayfield, Appellant Dennis Doherty, Appellant Tina Kotek replacing Denise Gale Fjordbeck, Benjamin N. Gutman. [Entered: 08/19/2025 03:16 PM] |
| Filing 9 ADDED Counsel for Appellee Alexander A. Wheatley [Entered: 07/01/2025 03:31 PM] |
| Filing 8 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander A. Wheatley for Appellee Casala, LLC, Appellee Rec Rehab Consulting, LLC. [Entered: 07/01/2025 02:11 PM] |
| Filing 7 RELEASED FROM MEDIATION (text only). The conference previously scheduled for July 17, 2025, is canceled. This case is released from the Mediation Program. [Entered: 07/01/2025 08:13 AM] |
| Filing 6 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Casala, LLC, Appellee Rec Rehab Consulting, LLC. [Entered: 06/26/2025 09:23 AM] |
| Filing 5 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Casala, LLC, Appellee Rec Rehab Consulting, LLC. [Entered: 06/26/2025 09:21 AM] |
| Filing 4 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - DIAL-IN Assessment Conference, 7/17/2025, 11:00 a.m. PACIFIC Time. See order for instructions and details. [Entered: 06/17/2025 03:52 PM] |
| Filing 3 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant Tina Kotek, Appellant Dan Rayfield, Appellant Dennis Doherty, Appellant Craig Prins. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please email #[email protected] and include the case name and number in the subject line. 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. [Entered: 06/16/2025 02:06 PM] |
| Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 6/17/2025, Appeal Transcript Order Due (Appellant) 6/25/2025, Appeal Transcript Due (Appellant) 7/25/2025, Appeal Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 9/3/2025, Appeal Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 10/3/2025. For appeal no. 25-3707, 3:25-cv-00244-SI. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. Failure of the petitioner(s)/appellant(s) to comply with this briefing schedule will result in automatic dismissal of the appeal. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1. [Entered: 06/12/2025 11:38 AM] |
| Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 3:25-cv-00244-SI has been received in the Clerk's office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The U.S. Court of Appeals docket number 25-3707 has been assigned to this case. All communications with the court must indicate this Court of Appeals docket number. Please carefully review the docket to ensure the name(s) and contact information are correct. It is your responsibility to alert the court if your contact information changes. Resources Available For more information about case processing and to assist you in preparing your brief, please review the Case Opening Information (for #attorneys and #pro se litigants) and review the #Appellate Practice Guide. Attorneys should consider contacting the court's #Appellate Mentoring Program for help with the brief and argument. [Entered: 06/12/2025 11:37 AM] |
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| Plaintiff: CASALA, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, DBA Bubble's Hash | |
| Represented By: | Todd Allen Lyon |
| Represented By: | Janelle W. Debes |
| Represented By: | Mr. Stephen M. Scott |
| Represented By: | Mr. Alexander A. Wheatley |
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| Plaintiff: REC REHAB CONSULTING, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, DBA Ascend Dispensary | |
| Represented By: | Janelle W. Debes |
| Represented By: | Todd Allen Lyon |
| Represented By: | Mr. Stephen M. Scott |
| Represented By: | Mr. Alexander A. Wheatley |
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| Defendant: DAN RAYFIELD, Attorney General of the State of Oregon, in his official capacity | |
| Represented By: | Ms. Denise Gale Fjordbeck |
| Represented By: | Benjamin N. Gutman |
| Represented By: | Peenesh Shah |
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| Defendant: DENNIS DOHERTY, Chair of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, in his official capacity | |
| Represented By: | Ms. Denise Gale Fjordbeck |
| Represented By: | Benjamin N. Gutman |
| Represented By: | Peenesh Shah |
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| Defendant: CRAIG PRINS, the Executive Director of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, in his official capacity | |
| Represented By: | Ms. Denise Gale Fjordbeck |
| Represented By: | Benjamin N. Gutman |
| Represented By: | Peenesh Shah |
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| Defendant: TINA KOTEK, OREGON GOVERNOR, Governor of the State of Oregon, in her official capacity | |
| Represented By: | Ms. Denise Gale Fjordbeck |
| Represented By: | Benjamin N. Gutman |
| Represented By: | Peenesh Shah |
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| Amicus curiae: NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK LEGAL DEFENSE FOUNDATION, INC | |
| Represented By: | Mr. William L. Messenger |
| Represented By: | Bernard Zamaninia |
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