USTelecom - The Broadband Association v. Houck, et al.
Plaintiff: USTELECOM - THE BROADBAND ASSOCIATION
Defendant: DARCIE L. HOUCK, in their official capacities as Commissioners of the California Public Utilities Commission, JOHN REYNOLDS, in their official capacities as Commissioners of the California Public Utilities Commission, KAREN DOUGLAS, in their official capacities as Commissioners of the California Public Utilities Commission, MATTHEW BAKER, in their official capacities as Commissioners of the California Public Utilities Commission and ALICE BUSCHING REYNOLDS, in their official capacities as Commissioners of the California Public Utilities Commission
Case Number: 26-2853
Filed: May 5, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER FILED. The motion (Docket Entry No. 9) to amend the case caption is granted. The clerk will amend the docket to reflect that appellants name is USTelecom The Broadband Association. The clerk will also amend the docket to reflect that defendant Alice Busching Reynolds is not a party to this appeal. The existing briefing schedule remains in effect. [Entered: 06/02/2026 09:43 AM]
May 20, 2026 Filing 9 MOTION to Amend Case Caption filed by Appellant USTelecom - The Broadband Association. [Entered: 05/20/2026 08:11 AM]
May 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 7) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 8/14/2026, Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 7/15/2026. 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: 05/19/2026 04:07 PM]
May 19, 2026 Filing 7 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellant USTelecom - The Broadband Association. [Entered: 05/19/2026 12:13 PM]
May 19, 2026 Filing 6 RELEASED FROM MEDIATION (text only). This case is released from the Mediation Program. The briefing schedule previously set by the court remains in effect. [Entered: 05/19/2026 11:50 AM]
May 19, 2026 Filing 5 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellant USTelecom - The Broadband Association. [Entered: 05/19/2026 09:26 AM]
May 12, 2026 Filing 4 MEDIATION ORDER: By 5/19/2026, counsel to email Circuit Mediator regarding settlement potential. Include Ninth Circuit case name and number in subject line. This communication will be kept confidential, if requested, and should not be filed with the court. The existing briefing schedule remains in effect. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. [Entered: 05/12/2026 01:28 PM]
May 11, 2026 Filing 3 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant USTelecom - The Broadband Association. 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: 05/11/2026 10:57 AM]
May 5, 2026 Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Appeal Answering Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellee) 7/14/2026, Appeal Opening Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellant) 6/15/2026, Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 5/11/2026. For appeal no. 26-2853, 3:25-cv-08959-LB. 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: 05/05/2026 01:38 PM]
May 5, 2026 Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 3:25-cv-08959-LB 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 26-2853 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: 05/05/2026 01:35 PM]

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Defendant: DARCIE L. HOUCK, in their official capacities as Commissioners of the California Public Utilities Commission
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