Western Watersheds Project et al v. United States Fish and Wildlife Service et al
| Western Watersheds Project, International Wildlife Coexistence Network, WildEarth Guardians, Nimiipuu Protecting the Environment, Alliance for the Wild Rockies, Friends Of The Clearwater, Wilderness Watch, Predator Defense, Trap Free Montana, Protect the Wolves, Center for Biological Diversity, Humane Society of The United States, Humane Society Legislative Fund and Sierra Club |
| Martha Williams, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Deb Haaland and United States Department of the Interior |
| Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation, Safari Club International and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation |
| 9:2024cv00043 |
| April 8, 2024 |
| US District Court for the District of Montana |
| Donald W Molloy |
| Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision |
| 16 U.S.C. § 1538 Endangered Species Act |
| None |
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| Filing 22 SUMMONS Returned Executed by WildEarth Guardians, Predator Defense, Western Watersheds Project, Alliance for the Wild Rockies, Friends Of The Clearwater, Trap Free Montana, Protect the Wolves, International Wildlife Coexistence Network, Nimiipuu Protecting the Environment, Wilderness Watch. Deb Haaland served on 6/4/2024, answer due 8/5/2024; United States Department of the Interior served on 6/4/2024, answer due 8/5/2024; United States Fish and Wildlife Service served on 6/4/2024, answer due 8/5/2024; Martha Williams served on 6/4/2024, answer due 8/5/2024. (Attachments: #1 Summons Executed/Proof of Service Upon U.S. Attorney for Dist. of MT, #2 Summons Executed/Proof of Service Upon U.S. Attorney General, #3 Summons Executed/Proof of Service Upon U.S. Defendants) (Nokes, Kelly) |
| Filing 21 MOTION to File Amicus Brief. Owen H. Moroney appearing for Proposed Amicus Curiae State of Idaho. Associated Cases: 9:24-cv-00043-DWM, 9:24-cv-00044-DWM (NOS) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Acknowledgment of Pro Hac Vice Order by Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation Associated Cases: 9:24-cv-00043-DWM, 9:24-cv-00044-DWM (Jean, Michael) |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Acknowledgment of Pro Hac Vice Order by Safari Club International re (18 in 9:24-cv-00044-DWM, 18 in 9:24-cv-00044-DWM, 18 in 9:24-cv-00044-DWM, 16 in 9:24-cv-00043-DWM, 16 in 9:24-cv-00043-DWM, 16 in 9:24-cv-00043-DWM) Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice,,,,,,,, Regina Lennox Associated Cases: 9:24-cv-00043-DWM, 9:24-cv-00044-DWM (Stone, Hannah) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of Acknowledgment of Pro Hac Vice Order by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation re (18 in 9:24-cv-00044-DWM, 18 in 9:24-cv-00044-DWM, 18 in 9:24-cv-00044-DWM, 16 in 9:24-cv-00043-DWM, 16 in 9:24-cv-00043-DWM, 16 in 9:24-cv-00043-DWM) Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice,,,,,,,, James H. Lister Associated Cases: 9:24-cv-00043-DWM, 9:24-cv-00044-DWM (Stone, Hannah) |
| Filing 17 Defendants-Intervenors' ANSWER to #1 Complaint, of Western Watershed et al by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Safari Club International, Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation. (Stone, Hannah) |
Filing 16
ORDER granting (11) Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney James H. Lister, granting (12) Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Regina Lennox, and granting (13) Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Michael T. Jean. Acknowledgments of PHV Order due within 15 days. Signed by Judge Donald W. Molloy on 5/16/2024. NOTE: Instructions to request Montana CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here. Associated Cases: 9:24-cv-00043-DWM, 9:24-cv-00044-DWM (NOS) (Modified to update PHV counsel names.) (NOS)
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Filing 15
ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that the Hunting Coalition's motion to intervene, (Doc. #7 ) is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Hunting Coalition's proposed Answers must be promptly refiled in the appropriate cases. All other filings should be made in the Lead Case and spread to the Member Case. Signed by Judge Donald W. Molloy on 5/16/2024. Associated Cases: 9:24-cv-00043-DWM, 9:24-cv-00044-DWM (NOS)
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| Filing 14 Summons Issued as to U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. Issued summons may be downloaded and printed by counsel for service. (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued) (NOS) |
| Filing 13 Unopposed MOTION Michael T. Jean to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 273 receipt number MTDC-3261782.). Hannah Stone appearing for Interested Party Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Michael T. Jean in Support of Motion for Pro Hac Vice, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Pro Hac Vice) Associated Cases: 9:24-cv-00043-DWM, 9:24-cv-00044-DWM (Stone, Hannah) |
| Filing 12 Unopposed MOTION Regina Lennox to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 273 receipt number MTDC-3261769.). Hannah Stone appearing for Interested Party Safari Club International. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Regina Lennox in Support of Motion for Pro Hac Vice, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Pro Hac Vice) Associated Cases: 9:24-cv-00043-DWM, 9:24-cv-00044-DWM (Stone, Hannah) |
| Filing 11 Unopposed MOTION James H. Lister to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 273 receipt number MTDC-3261736.). Hannah Stone appearing for Interested Party Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of James H. Lister in Support of Motion for Pro Hac Vice, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Pro Hac Vice) Associated Cases: 9:24-cv-00043-DWM, 9:24-cv-00044-DWM (Stone, Hannah) |
| Filing 10 Submission of Proposed Summons as to Deb Haaland, United States Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Martha Williams, re #2 Summons Issued as to USA (Nokes, Kelly) |
| Filing 9 Submission of Proposed Summons as to Deb Haaland, United States Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Martha Williams, re #2 Summons Issued as to USA (Nokes, Kelly) |
| NOTICE OF CORRECTION re Motions for Pro Hac Vice (Docs. 11, 12, 13). Pursuant to L.R. 24, a prospective intervenor must submit all documents to the clerk for filing. Please withhold further e-filings until the pending motion for intervention is ruled upon. This notice is for your information only. No further action is needed at this time. Associated Cases: 9:24-cv-00043-DWM, 9:24-cv-00044-DWM (NOS) |
| Filing 8 Brief/Memorandum in Support re #7 MOTION to Intervene (12 in 9:24-cv-00044-DWM) filed by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Safari Club International, Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation. Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J) (Modified to separate attachments from brief.) (NOS) |
| Filing 7 MOTION to Intervene. Hannah Stone appearing for Interested Parties Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Safari Club International, Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Answer to Complaint in Lead Case, #2 Proposed Answer to Complaint in Member Case, #3 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's Corporate Disclosure Statement, #4 Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation's Corporate Disclosure Statement, #5 Safari Club International's Corporate Disclosure Statement, #6 Proposed Order) Associated Cases: 9:24-cv-00043-DWM, 9:24-cv-00044-DWM (SGN) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Acknowledgment of Pro Hac Vice Order by Center for Biological Diversity, Humane Society Legislative Fund, Humane Society of The United States, Sierra Club Associated Cases: 9:24-cv-00043-DWM, 9:24-cv-00044-DWM (Robinson, Margaret) |
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Filing 5
ORDER consolidating cases under CV 24-43-M-DWM. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defendants in the member case shall file their answer in CV 24-44-M-DWM in CM/ECF. All other documents shall be filed in the lead case, CV 24-43-M-DWM, and spread to the member case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the current case management schedule (Doc. #4 ) remains in place and shall govern the proceedings in both cases. In light of the claims raised in the two cases, the parties' proposed case management plan should reflect that Plaintiffs and Consolidated Plaintiffs will be expected to file joint briefs. Signed by Judge Donald W. Molloy on 4/10/2024. (NOS)
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| PROCEDURES for e-filing in consolidated cases: Pursuant to the Guide for Filing in the District of Montana regarding consolidated cases, all documents shall be e-filed in the LEAD case (CV 24-43-M-DWM) and spread to the appropriate member case (CV 24-44-M-DWM) unless otherwise ordered. When prompted to spread, users should answer "yes." If you have questions before e-filing documents in consolidated cases, please contact the Clerk's Office help desk at (866) 463-4052. Associated Cases: 9:24-cv-00043-DWM, 9:24-cv-00044-DWM (NOS) |
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Filing 4
ORDER. Case Management Plan due by 7/8/2024. Signed by Judge Donald W. Molloy on 4/8/2024. (NOS)
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| Filing 3 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Alliance for the Wild Rockies, Friends Of The Clearwater, International Wildlife Coexistence Network, Nimiipuu Protecting the Environment, Predator Defense, Protect the Wolves, Trap Free Montana, Western Watersheds Project, WildEarth Guardians, Wilderness Watch. (Nokes, Kelly) |
| Filing 2 Summons Issued as to All Defendants. Issued summons may be downloaded and printed by counsel for service. (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons, #3 Summons) (TAG) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Trap Free Montana, Protect the Wolves, WildEarth Guardians, Predator Defense, International Wildlife Coexistence Network, Western Watersheds Project, Wilderness Watch, Alliance for the Wild Rockies, Friends Of The Clearwater, Nimiipuu Protecting the Environment. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (TAG) Modified on 4/8/2024 to correct filing date (TAG). |
| Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number AMTDC-3240454 (TAG) Modified on 4/8/2024 to correct filing date(TAG). |
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