The Heritage Foundation et al v. Airbnb, Inc. et al
| The Heritage Foundation and American Conservative Values ETF |
| Airbnb, Inc., Ronald A. Klain, Elinor Mertz, Brian Chesky, Angela Ahrendts, Amrita Ahuja, Nathan Blecharczyk, Kenneth Chenault, Joe Gebbia, Jeffrey Jordan, Alfred Lin, James Manyika and Angela Yang |
| 1:2025cv00676 |
| June 2, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware |
| Gregory B Williams |
| Securities/Commodities |
| 15 U.S.C. § 78 m(a) Securities Exchange Act |
| None |
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Filing 38
Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Ronald P. Golden, III regarding Joint Proposed Scheduling Order - re 37 Order,,,,. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order [Joint Proposed] Scheduling Order)(Golden, Ronald)
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Filing 37
ORAL ORDER: The Court is aware that a Motion to Dismiss has been filed and is pending in this action. Nonetheless, unless and until a Motion to Dismiss is granted, the case needs to move forward. THUS, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, by no later than November 28, 2025, the parties shall meet and confer and file a joint proposed Scheduling Order in this action consistent with the applicable form Scheduling Order of Judge Williams, which is posted at http://www/ded/uscourts.gov (See Chambers, Judge Williams, Forms), along with a cover letter requesting the Court to enter the joint proposed Scheduling Order (if there are no disputes or other issues concerning scheduling that the Court needs to address) or to schedule the Scheduling Conference. If there are disputes or other issues the Court needs to address in the joint proposed Scheduling Order, in the cover letter, the parties shall direct the Court to the paragraph numbers in the joint proposed Scheduling Order which those appear. ORDERED by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 10/27/2025. (lnb)
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Filing 36
REQUEST for Oral Argument by American Conservative Values ETF, The Heritage Foundation re #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . (Golden, Ronald)
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Filing 35
REPLY BRIEF re #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Angela Ahrendts, Amrita Ahuja, Airbnb, Inc., Nathan Blecharczyk, Kenneth Chenault, Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, Jeffrey Jordan, Ronald A. Klain, Alfred Lin, James Manyika, Elinor Mertz, Angela Yang. (Ross, David)
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SO ORDERED, re #33 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to file their Reply in support of the Motion to Dismiss to September 9, 2025 filed by Elinor Mertz, Airbnb, Inc., Kenneth Chenault, Angela Yang, Brian Chesky, Alfred Lin, Jeffrey Jordan, Ronald A. Klain, Amrita Ahuja, Joe Gebbia, Nathan Blecharczyk, James Manyika, Angela Ahrendts. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 8/26/2025. (lnb)
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Filing 34
ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by American Conservative Values ETF, The Heritage Foundation.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 9/2/2025. (Golden, Ronald)
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Filing 33
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to file their Reply in support of the Motion to Dismiss to September 9, 2025 - filed by Angela Ahrendts, Amrita Ahuja, Airbnb, Inc., Nathan Blecharczyk, Kenneth Chenault, Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, Jeffrey Jordan, Ronald A. Klain, Alfred Lin, James Manyika, Elinor Mertz, Angela Yang. (Ross, David)
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney R. Trent McCotter for The Heritage Foundation added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk)
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Philip A. Sechler & Alexandra Gaiser for American Conservative Values ETF & The Heritage Foundation added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk)
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Blair Connelly, Ben Harris, Kristin N. Murphy, Allison O'Hara, Zachary L. Rowen for Angela Ahrendts, Amrita Ahuja, Airbnb, Inc., Nathan Blecharczyk, Kenneth Chenault, Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, Jeffrey Jordan, Ronald A. Klain, Alfred Lin, James Manyika, Elinor Mertz, Angela Yang added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (scs)
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SO ORDERED, re #31 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Blair Connelly, Ben Harris, Zachary L. Rowen, Kristin N. Murphy, and Allison OHara filed by Elinor Mertz, Airbnb, Inc., Kenneth Chenault, Angela Yang, Brian Chesky, Alfred Lin, Jeffrey Jordan, Ronald A. Klain, Amrita Ahuja, Joe Gebbia, Nathan Blecharczyk, James Manyika, Angela Ahrendts. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 8/12/2025. (lnb)
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Filing 32
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Blair Connelly, Ben Harris, Zachary L. Rowen, Kristin N. Murphy, and Allison OHara. ( re #31 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Blair Connelly, Ben Harris, Zachary L. Rowen, Kristin N. Murphy, and Allison OHara )( Payment of $ 250, receipt number ADEDC-4757557).(Ross, David)
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Filing 31
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Blair Connelly, Ben Harris, Zachary L. Rowen, Kristin N. Murphy, and Allison OHara - filed by Angela Ahrendts, Amrita Ahuja, Airbnb, Inc., Nathan Blecharczyk, Kenneth Chenault, Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, Jeffrey Jordan, Ronald A. Klain, Alfred Lin, James Manyika, Elinor Mertz, Angela Yang. (Ross, David)
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Filing 30
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Airbnb, Inc.. (Ross, David)
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Filing 29
STATEMENT re #28 Declaration, Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Defendants Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint by Angela Ahrendts, Amrita Ahuja, Airbnb, Inc., Nathan Blecharczyk, Kenneth Chenault, Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, Jeffrey Jordan, Ronald A. Klain, Alfred Lin, James Manyika, Elinor Mertz, Angela Yang. (Ross, David)
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Filing 28
DECLARATION of Allison O'Hara re #27 Opening Brief in Support, by Angela Ahrendts, Amrita Ahuja, Airbnb, Inc., Nathan Blecharczyk, Kenneth Chenault, Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, Jeffrey Jordan, Ronald A. Klain, Alfred Lin, James Manyika, Elinor Mertz, Angela Yang. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-4)(Ross, David)
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Filing 27
OPENING BRIEF in Support re #26 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Angela Ahrendts, Amrita Ahuja, Airbnb, Inc., Nathan Blecharczyk, Kenneth Chenault, Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, Jeffrey Jordan, Ronald A. Klain, Alfred Lin, James Manyika, Elinor Mertz, Angela Yang.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 8/25/2025. (Ross, David)
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Filing 26
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Angela Ahrendts, Amrita Ahuja, Airbnb, Inc., Nathan Blecharczyk, Kenneth Chenault, Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, Jeffrey Jordan, Ronald A. Klain, Alfred Lin, James Manyika, Elinor Mertz, Angela Yang. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ross, David)
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Filing 25
NOTICE of Appearance by David Evan Ross on behalf of All Defendants (Ross, David)
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Filing 24
NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen B. Brauerman on behalf of American Conservative Values ETF, The Heritage Foundation (Brauerman, Stephen)
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Filing 23
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL re American Conservative Values ETF, The Heritage Foundation: Entry of appearance of attorney Ronald P. Golden, III. Attorney Julianne E. Murray of the Law Offices of Murray Phillips & Gay terminated. (Golden, Ronald)
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SO ORDERED, re #20 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Philip A. Sechler filed by American Conservative Values ETF, The Heritage Foundation. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 6/16/2025. (lnb)
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SO ORDERED, re #19 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Alexandra Gaiser filed by American Conservative Values ETF, The Heritage Foundation. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 6/16/2025. (lnb)
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Filing 22
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Philip A. Sechler. ( re #20 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Philip A. Sechler )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4710599).(Murray, Julianne)
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Filing 21
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Alexandra Gaiser. ( re #19 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Alexandra Gaiser )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4710592).(Murray, Julianne)
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Filing 20
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Philip A. Sechler - filed by American Conservative Values ETF, The Heritage Foundation. (Murray, Julianne)
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Filing 19
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Alexandra Gaiser - filed by American Conservative Values ETF, The Heritage Foundation. (Murray, Julianne)
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Filing 18
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by American Conservative Values ETF, The Heritage Foundation. (Murray, Julianne)
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SO ORDERED, re #16 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney R. TRENT MCCOTTER filed by The Heritage Foundation. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 6/5/2025. (lnb)
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Filing 17
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for R. TRENT MCCOTTER. ( re #16 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney R. TRENT MCCOTTER )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4702745).(Murray, Julianne)
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Filing 16
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney R. TRENT MCCOTTER - filed by The Heritage Foundation. (Murray, Julianne)
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Case Assigned to Judge Gregory B. Williams. Please include the initials of the Judge (GBW) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)
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Filing 15
Summons Issued as to Angela Ahrendts on 6/3/2025. (nms)
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Filing 14
Summons Issued as to Amrita Ahuja on 6/3/2025. (nms)
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Filing 13
Summons Issued as to Nathan Blecharczyk on 6/3/2025. (nms)
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Filing 12
Summons Issued as to Kenneth Chenault on 6/3/2025. (nms)
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Filing 11
Summons Issued as to Brian Chesky on 6/3/2025. (nms)
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Filing 10
Summons Issued as to Joe Gebbia on 6/3/2025. (nms)
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Filing 9
Summons Issued as to Jeffrey Jordan on 6/3/2025. (nms)
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Filing 8
Summons Issued as to Ronald A. Klain on 6/3/2025. (nms)
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Filing 7
Summons Issued as to Alfred Lin on 6/3/2025. (nms)
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Filing 6
Summons Issued as to James Manyika on 6/3/2025. (nms)
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Filing 5
Summons Issued as to Elinor Mertz on 6/3/2025. (nms)
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Filing 4
Summons Issued as to Angela Yang on 6/3/2025. (nms)
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CORRECTING ENTRY: The duplicative summons issued at D.I. #3 for Airbnb, Inc. have been removed from that entry. The docket text for the entry has also been corrected to reflect that ONLY a summons for Airbnb, Inc. was received and issued. Summons forms for the other named defendants were not present or issued at the time the case was opened. The NEF for D.I. #3 has been regenerated. (nms)
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Filing 3
Summons Issued as to Airbnb, Inc. on 6/2/2025. (cdd) Modified on 6/3/2025 (nms).
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Filing 2
Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (cdd)
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DEFICIENCY NOTICE issued by the Court to Plaintiffs: Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1 (b)(1), A party must: (1) file the disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court. Counsel is requested to supplement the docket with an appropriate Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement. (cdd)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against Angela Ahrendts, Amrita Ahuja, Airbnb, Inc., Nathan Blecharczyk, Kenneth Chenault, Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, Jeffrey Jordan, Ronald A. Klain, Alfred Lin, James Manyika, Elinor Mertz, Anegela Yang (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4700246) - filed by American Conservative Values ETF, The Heritage Foundation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Civil Cover Sheet) (cdd).
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