Williams v. Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions
| Meghan Raina Williams |
| Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions and Committee on Bar Admissions of the Supreme Court of Louisiana |
| 2:2023cv02130 |
| June 20, 2023 |
| US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana |
| New Orleans Office |
| Barry W Ashe |
| Donna Phillips Currault |
| Karen Wells Roby |
| Civil Rights: Jobs |
| 42 U.S.C. § 2000 e Job Discrimination (Employment) |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 46
JUDGMENT: ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that there be judgment in favor of defendant DISMISSING the claims of plaintiff Meghan Raina Williams, with prejudice. Signed by Judge Barry W Ashe on 8/10/2023.(clc)
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Filing 45
ORDER AND REASONS: IT IS ORDERED that COBA's motion to dismiss #4 is GRANTED, and Williams's claims are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Barry W Ashe on 08/10/2023.(am)
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Filing 44
Order Vacating Case Referral to Magistrate Judge. FURTHER ORDERED that the #4 Motion to Dismiss, the #9 Motion to Disqualify Opposing Counsel, and the #12 Motion to Unseal Records currently set before the Magistrate Judge, are hereby reset for submission on August 10, 2023, before the undersigned. Signed by Judge Barry W Ashe on 7/12/2023.(clc)
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Filing 43
NOTICE OF 636(c) NON CONSENT ORDER: The undersigned Magistrate Judge has been notified that all parties have not consented to proceed to trial before a Magistrate Judge. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Wells Roby on 7/11/2023.(lb)(NEF Sec M)
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Filing 42
ORDER GRANTING #10 Motion to Substitute Counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Wells Roby on 6/27/2023.(lb)
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Filing 41
ORDER DENYING #8 Motion for Status Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Wells Roby on 6/27/2023.(lb)
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Filing 40
ORDER OF RECUSAL. Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault recused. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Karen Wells Roby Motion(s) referred to Karen Wells Roby. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna Phillips Currault on 6/22/2023. (NEF: Mag 4) (rt)
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| Filing 39 Case transferred in from District of Louisiana Middle; Case Number 3:22-cv-01006. Electronic file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received (my) |
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Filing 38
GENERAL ORDER: All pleadings and other papers filed under seal in civil and criminal actions shall be maintained under seal for thirty days following final disposition of the action. After that time, all sealed pleadings and other papers shall be placed in the case record unless a District Judge or Magistrate Judge, upon motion and for good cause shown, orders that the pleading or other paper be maintained under seal. The deadline for filing any motions regarding the unsealing of any document shall be within thirty days of the final disposition of any action and shall contain a concise statement of reasons for maintaining the pleading or other paper under seal. ATTENTION: If a motion to retain documents under seal is NOT filed, all documents shall be placed in the public case record, unless specifically identified in the attached General Order Signed by Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick on 7/8/2019. (JEG) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.]
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Filing 37
Order to Transfer Case to the Eastern District of Louisiana. Signed by Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick on 6/20/2023. (JEG) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.]
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| Filing 36 RULING Adopting #30 Report and Recommendation of the U.S. Magistrate Judge. The #4 Motion to Transfer Case is granted. The Court did not consider defendant's alternative request. Signed by Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick on 6/20/2023. (JEG) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| MOTION(S) REFERRED: #33 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel, #32 MOTION to Sever. This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 35 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to #32 MOTION to Sever filed by Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions. (Hayne, C.) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 34 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to #33 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel filed by Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions. (Hayne, C.) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 33 MOTION to Disqualify Opposing Counsel of Record Prior to Transfer of Venue by Meghan Raina Williams (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Order)(EDC) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 32 MOTION to Sever by Meghan Raina Williams (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Order)(EDC) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 31 NOTICE of Declaration Under 28 U.S.C. Section 1746 by Meghan Raina Williams. (Attachments: #1 Attachment)(EDC) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 30 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS regarding #4 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim under Rule 12(b)(6) MOTION to Transfer Venue Under 28 U.S.C. Section 1404(a) filed by Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions. It is the recommendation of the Magistrate Judge that COBA's Motion to Dismiss, or in the alternative, Motion to Transfer Venue (R. Doc. 4) be GRANTED, but only to the extent COBA's seeks a transfer of venue to the Eastern District of Louisiana. The Court did not consider Defendant's alternative request for relief a Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal of Plaintiffs Title VII and FCRA claims for failure to state a claim and makes no findings or recommendations beyond the transfer of venue. It is further recommended that this case be transferred in its entirety to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1406(a) and 28 U.S.C. 1404(a). If the district judge adopts this Report and Recommendation, the Clerk of Court should then transfer the entire docket, including all pending Motions (R. Doc. 4) (COBA's Motion to Dismiss -- alternative request for dismissal still pending); (R. Doc. 8) (Plaintiff's Motion for Status Conference); (R. Doc. 9) (Plaintiff's Motion to Disqualify Opposing Counsel); (R. Doc. 10) (COBA's ex parte Motion to Substitute Counsel); (R. Doc. 12) (Plaintiff's Motion to Unseal Records), to the Eastern District of Louisiana. Objections to R&R due by 5/26/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 5/12/2023. (KAH) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 29 REPLY Memorandum in Support of #4 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim under Rule 12(b)(6) MOTION to Transfer Venue Under 28 U.S.C. Section 1404(a) filed by Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions. (LLH) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
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Filing 28
ORDER: Defendant's #24 Motion for Leave to file a Reply Memorandum (R. Doc. 24-2) in support of its Motion to Dismiss (R. Doc. 4) is GRANTED and the Reply Memorandum (R. Doc. 24-2) will be filed in the record. But the Court must point out that under Local Rule 7(f), replies "may be filed without leave of Court in Rule 12... motions," so long as they are filed within 14 days of the opposition. Defendant should immediately review this Court's Local Rules to avoid filing unnecessary motions going forward. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 4/25/2023. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.]
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| Filing 27 REPLY Memorandum in Support of #10 Ex Parte MOTION to Substitute Celeste R. Coco-Ewing in place of Larry Feldman Jr. as Attorney and Designate C. Peck Hayne Jr. as lead attorney filed by Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions. (LLH) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
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Filing 26
ORDER granting #23 Motion to Substitute. The Clerk of Court is directed to take the following actions herein. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 4/20/2023. (KAH) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.]
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Filing 25
ORDER granting #17 Motion for Leave to File Reply. The Reply Memorandum (R. Doc. 17-2) supporting Defendant's Motion to Substitute Counsel (R. Doc. 10) will be filed in the record by the Clerk of Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 4/20/2023. (KAH) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.]
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| Filing 24 Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Reply to Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or Alternatively to Transfer Venue #4 by Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions (Attachments: #1 (Proposed Order), #2 Proposed Pleading; Reply to Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or Alternatively Transfer #4 )(Hayne, C.) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| MOTION(S) REFERRED: #23 Ex Parte MOTION to Substitute corrected Index of Exhibits for RDoc21 and RDoc22 . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (JEG) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 23 Ex Parte MOTION to Substitute corrected Index of Exhibits for #21 and #22 Exhibit Lists by Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit List (corrected Index for RDoc21), #3 Exhibit List (corrected Index for RDoc22))(Hayne, C.) Modified on 4/14/2023 to edit title of document. (JEG). [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 22 Exhibit(s) to #16 Memorandum in Opposition to, by Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 (email from LaSupCt Clerk), #2 Exhibit 2 (motion filed with LaSupCt), #3 Exhibit 3 (notice from LaSupCt Clerk))(Hayne, C.) Modified on 4/20/2023 to replace document per Order #26 (LLH). [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 21 Exhibit(s) to #15 Memorandum in Opposition to by Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 (email from LaSupCt Clerk), #2 Exhibit 2 (motion filed with LaSupCt), #3 Exhibit 3 (notice from LaSupCt Clerk))(Hayne, C.) Modified on 4/20/2023 to replace document per Order #26 (LLH). [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 20 Notice of Deficiency with Administrative Procedure III(A)(1) as to #16 Memorandum in Opposition. Pursuant to Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). REQUIRED CORRECTION: The filer is directed to refile the exhibits in the proper format using the event Exhibit located under Other Documents in the CM/ECF system and link the exhibits to the previously filed document. The main document for this event shall be an exhibit list of the exhibits being attached. Each exhibit MUST include a description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). (JEG) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 19 Notice of Deficiency with Administrative Procedure III(A)(1) as to #15 Memorandum in Opposition. Pursuant to Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). REQUIRED CORRECTION: The filer is directed to refile the exhibits in the proper format using the event Exhibit located under Other Documents in the CM/ECF system and link the exhibits to the previously filed document. The main document for this event shall be an exhibit list of the exhibits being attached. Each exhibit MUST include a description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). (JEG) Modified on 4/13/2023 to edit linkage to document 15 (JEG). [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| MOTION(S) REFERRED: #17 Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Reply to Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Ex Parte Motion to Substitute Counsel #10 . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (JEG) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 17 Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Reply to Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Ex Parte Motion to Substitute Counsel #10 by Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Proposed Pleading; Reply to Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Ex Parte Motion to Substitute Counsel #10 )(Hayne, C.) Modified on 4/13/2023 to edit title of document. (JEG). [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 16 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to #9 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel and also to Plaintiff's Updated Motion to Disqualify #13 filed by Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-3)(Hayne, C.) Modified on 4/13/2023 to remove duplicate description of attachment (JEG). [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 15 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to #12 MOTION to Unseal Document filed by Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-3)(Hayne, C.) Modified on 4/13/2023 to remove duplicate description of attachment. (JEG). [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 18 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to #4 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim under Rule 12(b)(6) MOTION to Transfer Venue Under 28 U.S.C. Section 1404(a) filed by Meghan Raina Williams. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Opposition)(NLT) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
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Filing 14
ORDER: Plaintiff filed her initial #6 Motion for Status Conference on March 21, 2023. But given Plaintiff's subsequent Motion for Status Conference Refiled Due to Special Circumstances (R. Doc. 8), which was filed on March 27, 2023, and supersedes her initial Motion for Status Conference (R. Doc. 6), Plaintiff's initial Motion for Status Conference (R. Doc. 6) is DENIED as moot. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 4/5/2023. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.]
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| MOTION(S) REFERRED: #12 MOTION to Unseal Document. This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (NLT) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 13 RESPONSE to Defendants ExParte Motion and Updated #9 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel filed by Meghan Raina Williams. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1: Paperwork regarding Committee on Bar Admissions CFN-2071)(NLT) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 12 MOTION to Unseal Records by Meghan Raina Williams (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit 2: Response by Committee on Bar Admissions to Petition for Admission to the Louisiana Bar)(NLT) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| MOTION(S) REFERRED: #10 Ex Parte MOTION to Substitute Celeste R. Coco-Ewing in place of Larry Feldman Jr. as Attorney and Designate C. Peck Hayne Jr. as lead attorney. This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 11 RESPONSE to #8 MOTION for Status Conference filed by Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions. (Hayne, C.) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 10 Ex Parte MOTION to Substitute Celeste R. Coco-Ewing in place of Larry Feldman Jr. as Attorney and Designate C. Peck Hayne Jr. as lead attorney by Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions (Attachments: #1 Proposed Pleading; (Proposed Order))(Hayne, C.) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 9 MOTION to Disqualify Opposing Counsel of Record by Meghan Raina Williams (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit 1: Louisiana State Bar Association Rules of Professional Conduct Committee Public Opinion 05-RPCC-007, #3 Exhibit 2: Reapplication for Exam, #4 Exhibit 3: Answer to Essay Question, #5 Exhibit 4: Email from Peck Hayne)(NLT) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 8 MOTION for Status Conference Refiled Due to Special Circumstances by Meghan Raina Williams (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support)(NLT) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| MOTION(S) REFERRED: #9 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel, #8 MOTION for Status Conference. This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (NLT) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 7 RESPONSE to #6 MOTION for Status Conference filed by Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions. (Hayne, C.) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| MOTION(S) REFERRED: #4 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim under Rule 12(b)(6) or Alternatively to Transfer Venue under 28 U.S.C. 1404(a), #6 MOTION for Status Conference. This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (NLT)[Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 6 MOTION for Status Conference by Meghan Raina Williams (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support)(NLT) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 5 Certificate of Interested Persons by Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions identifying Affiliate/Interested Person Louisiana Supreme Court for Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions. (Hayne, C.) (Main Document 5 replaced on 3/22/2023) (EDC). Modified on 3/22/2023 to flatten document. (EDC). [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 4 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim under Rule 12(b)(6) or Alternatively to Transfer Venue under 28 U.S.C. 1404(a) by Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions (Attachments: #1 Attachment Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit Declaration of Monique R. Drake)(Hayne, C.) (Attachment 2 replaced on 3/22/2023) (EDC). Modified on 3/22/2023 to rotate pages. (EDC). Added MOTION to Transfer Case to on 3/22/2023. (EDC). Modified on 3/22/2023 to edit text. (EDC). [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 3 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Meghan Raina Williams. Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions served on 3/8/2023, answer due 3/29/2023. (NLT) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 2 Summons Issued as to Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions. (NOTICE:Plaintiff shall print and serve both the summons and all attachments in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.) (EDC) [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions (Filing fee $ 402.00, Receipt number 32053), filed by Meghan Raina Williams. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Email re EEOC, #2 Attachment summons)(EDC) Modified on 12/9/2022 to add payment information. (EDC). [Transferred from lamd on 6/21/2023.] |
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