Rev. Steven Soos et al v. Cuomo et al
Plaintiff: Rev. Steven Soos, Mayer Mayerfeld, Elchanan Perr, Daniel Schonbrun and Rev. Nicholas Stamos
Defendant: Letitia James, Andrew M. Cuomo and Bill De Blasio
Intervenor Plaintiff: Bradley M. Markowski, Jenna M. DiMartile, James R. Young, Kevin J. Fritschler, August N. Santore, Jr., Justin G. Crawford and Matt Shaw
Amicus Curiae: Ahuva Kleinman
3Rd Party Plaintiff: Ken McGuire LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH MCGUIRE
Case Number: 1:2020cv00651
Filed: June 10, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Gary L Sharpe
Referring Judge: Daniel J Stewart
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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July 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 50 TEXT ONLY ORDER - Pending are two motions, which seek, among other things, permissive intervention pursuant to Rule 24(b)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Dkt. Nos. 44, 47.) As that rule indicates, "[o]n timely motion, the court may permit anyone to intervene who:... has a claim or defense that shares with the main action a common question of law or fact." Fed. R. Civ. P. 24(b)(1). "In exercising its discretion, the court must consider whether the intervention will unduly delay or prejudice the adjudication of the original parties' rights." Fed. R. Civ. P. 24(b)(3). Having carefully reviewed the submissions of both groups of proposed intervenors, (Dkt. Nos. 44, 47), the court is unpersuaded that it should exercise its great discretion. In the broadest terms, there are common questions of law or fact and the motions are likely timely, but the delay and prejudice to the parties in this matter, all of whom are represented by competent counsel capable of effectively advancing the interests of the parties they represent, that would result from permitting intervention, even if not overwhelming, requires denial of the motions. Accordingly, both motions to intervene, (Dkt. Nos. 44, 47), are DENIED; and the motions are denied in all other respects as moot. IT IS SO ORDERED. Issued by Senior Judge Gary L. Sharpe on 7/28/2020. (jel, )
July 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 49 TEXT ONLY ORDER - Pending is proposed intervenor Christopher Earl Strunk's motion for reconsideration, (Dkt. No. 43), of the court's text only order, which denied his motion to intervene, (Dkt. No. 42). Motions for reconsideration proceed in the Northern District of New York under Local Rule 7.1(g). "In order to prevail on a motion for reconsideration, the movant must satisfy stringent requirements." In re C-TC 9th Ave. P'ship, 182 B.R. 1, 2 (N.D.N.Y. 1995). Such motions "will generally be denied unless the moving party can point to controlling decisions or data that the court overlookedmatters, in other words, that might reasonably be expected to alter the conclusion reached by the court." Shrader v. CSX Transp., Inc., 70 F.3d 255, 257 (2d Cir. 1995) (citation omitted). The prevailing rule "recognizes only three possible grounds upon which motions for reconsideration may be granted; they are (1) an intervening change in controlling law, (2) the availability of new evidence not previously available, or (3) the need to correct a clear error of law or prevent manifest injustice." In re C-TC 9th Ave. P'ship, 182 B.R. at 3 (citation omitted). Strunk has completely failed to meet the stringent standard for reconsideration and his motion, (Dkt. No. 43), is, therefore, denied. IT IS SO ORDERED. Issued by Senior Judge Gary L. Sharpe on 7/28/2020. (Copy served via regular mail to Christopher Earl Strunk)(jel, )
July 28, 2020 Filing 48 ELECTRONIC NOTICE AND CERTIFICATION sent to US Court of Appeals as to the #45 Notice of Appeal and #46 Notice of Appeal. (kmp)
July 27, 2020 Filing 47 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by August N. Santore, Jr, Matt Shaw, James R. Young, Kevin J. Fritschler. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Counsel pursuant to Local R. 7.1(c), #2 Proposed complaint, #3 Memorandum of Law, #4 Declaration August N. Santore, Jr., #5 Declaration Matt Shaw, #6 Declaration James R. Young, #7 Declaration Kevin J. Frischler)(Coleman, Ronald)
July 27, 2020 Filing 46 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #35 Order on Motion for TRO,,,,,,, and Preliminary Injunction by Bill De Blasio. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number ANYNDC-5185923. (Sadok, Melanie)
July 27, 2020 Filing 45 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #35 Order on Motion for TRO,,,,,,, by Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number ANYNDC-5185883. (Kerwin, Adrienne)
July 24, 2020 Filing 44 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Jenna M. DiMartile, Justin G. Crawford, Bradley M. Markowski. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Phillip Oswald in support, #2 Memorandum of Law of Phillip Oswald in support, #3 Proposed Intervener Complaint, #4 Exhibit(s) A-J to Proposed Intervener Complaint, #5 Declaration of Lucas James with Exhibits in support) (Oswald, Phillip)
July 24, 2020 Filing 43 MOTION for Reconsideration as to the # 42 TEXT ONLY ORDER on Motion to Intervene filed by Christopher Earl Strunk. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (kmp)
July 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 42 TEXT ONLY ORDER --- Pending is proposed intervenor Christopher Earl Strunk's motion to intervene. (Dkt. No. 41.) The motion fails to satisfy the requirement that it "must state the grounds for intervention and be accompanied by a pleading that sets out the claim or defense for which intervention is sought." Fed. R. Civ. P. 24(c). And, in any event, it is not apparent that Strunk "has a claim or defense that shares with the main action a common question of law or fact" such that permissive intervention, the only apparent basis for intervention here, would be warranted. Fed. R. Civ. P. 24(b)(1)(B). For these reasons, the motion, (Dkt. No. 41), is DENIED. IT IS SO ORDERED. Issued by Senior Judge Gary L. Sharpe on 7/21/2020. (Copy served via regular mail upon movant)(jel, )
July 20, 2020 Filing 41 PETITION TO INTERVENE AS A PLAINTIFF OF INTERVENOR filed by Christopher Earl Strunk. (Attachments: #1 Letter, #2 Envelope) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart. (kmp)
July 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 40 TEXT ORDER granting the joint #39 Letter Request to extend the time in which all Defendants are to file a response to the Complaint in this matter and to reschedule the Rule 16 Initial Conference and corresponding deadlines. Defendants shall file a response to the Complaint on or before September 15, 2020. The Rule 16 Initial Conference is RESCHEDULED to September 30, 2020 at 10:00 AM before the undersigned. Counsel are directed to file a proposed Civil Case Management Plan and exchange Mandatory Disclosures on or before September 23, 2020. Pursuant to Local Rule 26.2, Mandatory Disclosures are to be exchanged among the parties but are NOT to be filed with the Court. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 7/7/2020. (mab)
July 2, 2020 Filing 39 Letter Motion from Adrienne J. Kerwin for Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James requesting court approval of stipulated date by which to respond to the complaint, and adjournment of Rule 16 conference and associated dates submitted to Judge Stewart . (Kerwin, Adrienne)
July 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 38 TEXT ONLY ORDER - Pending is an "Application for Preliminary Injunction" filed by Kenneth McGuire, an attorney admitted to practice in this court in 1994, who represents no parties to this action. (Dkt. No. 37.) It is not at all clear who or what McGuire represents. He purports to seek relief on behalf of "Auto racing facilities located and operating in the State of New York... including, but not limited to, Lebanon Valley Speedway, W. Lebanon, N.Y." (Id. at 1.) McGuire argues that the court's June 26, 2020 Memorandum-Decision and Order applies to the interests that he represents. (Id. at 2-4.) Among other things, the application is procedurally improper. It was filed by an attorney who represents undisclosed entities that are not parties to this action. It is not compliant with Rule 7.1 of the Local Rules of Practice either. Lastly, the motion is obviously without merit, and arguably frivolous. For all of these reasons, the application for a preliminary injunction (Dkt. No. 37) is DENIED. IT IS SO ORDERED. Issued by Senior Judge Gary L. Sharpe on 7/1/2020. (jel, )
June 30, 2020 Filing 37 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Motion Hearing set for 7/1/2020 02:00 PM in Albany before Senior Judge Gary L. Sharpe Response to Motion due by 6/15/2020 Reply to Response to Motion due by 6/22/2020. filed by Ken McGuire LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH MCGUIRE. (McGuire, Kenneth)
June 29, 2020 Filing 36 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings: Motion Hearing held on June 17, 2020, before Judge Gary L. Sharpe, Court Reporter: Lisa L. Tennyson, Telephone number: (518) 257-1823. IMPORTANT NOTICE - REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: In order to remove personal identifier data from the transcript, a party must electronically file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction with the Clerk's Office within 5 business days of this date. The policy governing the redaction of personal information is located on the court website at www.nynd.uscourts.gov. Read this policy carefully. If no Notice of Intent to Redact is filed within 5 business days of this date, the court will assume redaction of personal identifiers is not necessary and the transcript will be made available on the web 90 days from today's date. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 7/20/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/30/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/28/2020. Notice of Intent to Redact due by 7/6/2020 (lt, )
June 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 35 MEMORANDUM-DECISION AND ORDER - That plaintiffs' application for a preliminary injunction (Dkt. Nos. 2,7) is GRANTED. That defendants are ENJOINED and RESTRAINED as follows: (1) from enforcing any indoor gathering limitations against plaintiffs greater than imposed for Phase 2 industries, provided that plaintiffs follow social distancing requirements as set forth in the applicable executive orders and guidance; and (2) from enforcing any limitation for outdoor gatherings provided that participants in such gatherings follow social distancing requirements as set forth in the applicable executive orders and guidance. That Kleinman's motion for leave to appear as amicus curiae (Dkt. No. 27) is DENIED. Signed by Senior Judge Gary L. Sharpe on 6/26/2020. (jel, )
June 25, 2020 Filing 34 REPLY to Response to Motion re #7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order , #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order -- Proposed Submission filed by Ahuva Kleinman. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) NYS Guidelines for Religious and Funeral Services)(Coleman, Ronald)
June 22, 2020 Filing 33 RESPONSE in Opposition re #7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) to Kerwin Decl., #2 Declaration of Brad Hutton, #3 Exhibit(s) to Hutton Decl., #4 Memorandum of Law)(Kerwin, Adrienne)
June 22, 2020 Filing 32 MEMORANDUM OF LAW re #7 Motion for TRO Supplemental Memo of Law in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for TRO/Preliminary Injunction filed by Ahuva Kleinman, Mayer Mayerfeld, Elchanan Perr, Rev. Nicholas Stamos, Rev. Steven Soos. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A - Declaration of Dr. Onder, #2 Exhibit(s) B - Declaration of Prof. John Rao, #3 Exhibit(s) C- EO 125 of Mayor de Blasio, #4 Exhibit(s) D - Statements of Defendants in Support of Demonstrations, #5 Exhibit(s) E - Spread Sheet of "Open Lobbies", #6 Exhibit(s) F - Restaurants Open in Phase 3, #7 Exhibit(s) G - Graphic showing limitation of religious gatherings to 25%)(Ferrara, Christopher)
June 22, 2020 Filing 31 RESPONSE in Opposition re #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, #7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Bill De Blasio. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Parodi Dec. Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit(s) Parodi Dec. Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit(s) Parodi Dec. Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit(s) Parodi Dec. Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit(s) Parodi Dec. Exhibit 5, #6 Memorandum of Law)(Parodi, Ellen)
June 17, 2020 Filing 30 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Bill De Blasio for proceedings held on June 17, 2020 before Judge Sharpe.. (Parodi, Ellen)
June 17, 2020 Filing 29 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James for proceedings held on 6/17/2020 before Judge Sharpe.. (Kerwin, Adrienne)
June 17, 2020 Filing 28 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael McHale on behalf of All Plaintiffs (McHale, Michael)
June 17, 2020 Text Only Minute Entry for proceedings held before Senior Judge Gary L. Sharpe: CRD: John Law; Motion Hearing held on 6/17/2020 re #7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Elchanan Perr, Daniel Schonbrun, Mayer Mayerfeld, Rev. Steven Soos, Rev. Nicholas Stamos. Appearances Made via Skype: Christopher Ferrara and Michael McHale, Esqs., for plaintiff, Adrienne Kerwin, AAG, for the State defendants, Melanie Sadok and Ellen Parodi, Esqs., for defendant DiBlasio. Court turns to Supreme Court admonition. Court has reviewed all papers. Court turns to facts of the case. Court hears arguments from all parties. Court gives parties until the close of business Monday, June 22, 2020 supplement factual record and brief legal arguments no more than 10 pages in length. Court will render decision shortly thereafter. Parties clarify phase 3 issue as not from executive order but as guidance. (Court Reporter Lisa Tennyson) Time: 1:00-2:10 p.m. (jel, )
June 16, 2020 Filing 27 Amicus Curiae APPEARANCE entered by Ronald D Coleman on behalf of Ahuva Kleinman. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law Proposed Amicus Brief, #2 Declaration of Prospective Amicus)(Coleman, Ronald)
June 16, 2020 Filing 26 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Mayer Mayerfeld, Elchanan Perr, Rev. Nicholas Stamos, Rev. Steven Soos, Daniel Schonbrun re #25 Memorandum of Law, Certificate of Service for Reply Memo of Law and Exhibits (Ferrara, Christopher)
June 16, 2020 Filing 25 MEMORANDUM OF LAW re #7 Motion for TRO Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion for TRO/Preliminary Injunction filed by Mayer Mayerfeld, Elchanan Perr, Rev. Nicholas Stamos, Rev. Steven Soos, Daniel Schonbrun. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A to Reply Memo-Transcript of Cuomo press briefing, #2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B to Reply Memo-Gov. Murphy Executive Order 152, #3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C to Reply Memo-Declaration of Plaintiff Mayerfeld)(Ferrara, Christopher)
June 15, 2020 Filing 24 NOTICE of Appearance by Melanie Sadok on behalf of Bill De Blasio (Sadok, Melanie)
June 15, 2020 Filing 23 NOTICE of Appearance by Ellen Parodi on behalf of Bill De Blasio (Parodi, Ellen)
June 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 22 TEXT ORDER granting #13 Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Ellen M. Parodi is hereby admitted to practice in this action on behalf of Defendant Bill De Blasio. Counsel is hereby advised that as of January 16, 2018, the NYND has converted to NextGen. Due to this conversion, you must now register for Pro Hac Vice access through your PACER account. This is the only notice you will receive concerning this requirement. You will not have access to electronically file in this case until your Pro Hac Vice request has been processed through the PACER system. Step-by-step instructions on how to complete this process are available at http://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions-nextgen. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 6/15/2020. (mab)
June 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 21 TEXT ORDER granting #12 Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Melanie V. Sadok is hereby admitted to practice in this action on behalf of Defendant Bill De Blasio. Counsel is hereby advised that as of January 16, 2018, the NYND has converted to NextGen. Due to this conversion, you must now register for Pro Hac Vice access through your PACER account. This is the only notice you will receive concerning this requirement. You will not have access to electronically file in this case until your Pro Hac Vice request has been processed through the PACER system. Step-by-step instructions on how to complete this process are available at http://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions-nextgen. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 6/15/2020. (mab)
June 15, 2020 Filing 20 RESPONSE in Opposition re #7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Declaration of Brad Hutton with Exhibits filed by Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A-BB to Hutton Decl.)(Kerwin, Adrienne)
June 15, 2020 Filing 19 RESPONSE in Opposition re #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, #7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Bill De Blasio. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 1 to Declaration of Ellen Parodi, #2 Exhibit(s) 2 to Declaration of Ellen Parodi, #3 Exhibit(s) 3 to Declaration of Ellen Parodi, #4 Exhibit(s) 4 to Declaration of Ellen Parodi, #5 Exhibit(s) 5 to Declaration of Ellen Parodi, #6 Exhibit(s) 6 to Declaration of Ellen Parodi, #7 Memorandum of Law in opposition to PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION)(jel, )
June 15, 2020 Filing 18 RESPONSE in Opposition re #7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Memorandum of Law filed by Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James. (Kerwin, Adrienne)
June 15, 2020 Filing 17 RESPONSE in Opposition re #7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Declaration of Adrienne J. Kerwin with exhibits filed by Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) 0-40 to Kerwin Decl.)(Kerwin, Adrienne)
June 15, 2020 Filing 16 Supplemental Admission documents re: #12 Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice,. (Meltzer, Hilary)
June 15, 2020 Filing 15 Supplemental Admission documents re: #12 Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice,. (Meltzer, Hilary)
June 15, 2020 Filing 14 Supplemental Admission documents re: #13 Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice,. (Meltzer, Hilary)
June 15, 2020 Filing 13 MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice of Ellen Margaret Parodi Filing fee $100, receipt number ANYNDC-5143189. filed by Bill De Blasio. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Declaration of sponsor, #2 Exhibit(s) Registration, #3 Exhibit(s) Petition, #4 Exhibit(s) Certificate of good standing) Motions referred to Daniel J. Stewart. (Meltzer, Hilary)
June 15, 2020 Filing 12 MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice of Melanie V. Sadok Filing fee $100, receipt number ANYNDC-5143181. filed by Bill De Blasio. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Declaration supporting motion, #2 Exhibit(s) Registration, #3 Exhibit(s) Petition, #4 Exhibit(s) Certificate of good standing) Motions referred to Daniel J. Stewart. (Meltzer, Hilary)
June 15, 2020 Notice of Filing Deficiency re: #13 Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice Ellen Parodi. Pursuant to LR 83.1(d), the sponsor and/or applicant MUST provide the following required documents: Completed Declaration of Sponsor The corrected documents should be electronically filed with the Court by selecting the 'Supplemental Admission documents' event, which is found under the 'Other Documents' menu. Once all requirements under LR 83.1(d) have been met, the motion will be forwarded to the assigned Magistrate Judge for consideration. (tad, )
June 15, 2020 Notice of Filing Deficiency re: #12 Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice of Melanie V. Sadok. Pursuant to LR 83.1(d), the sponsor and/or applicant MUST provide the following required documents: Completed Declaration of Sponsor, signed and dated New Attorney E-Filing Registration Form. The corrected documents should be electronically filed with the Court by selecting the 'Supplemental Admission documents' event, which is found under the 'Other Documents' menu. Once all requirements under LR 83.1(d) have been met, the motion will be forwarded to the assigned Magistrate Judge for consideration. (tad, )
June 11, 2020 Filing 11 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Mayer Mayerfeld, Elchanan Perr, Rev. Nicholas Stamos, Rev. Steven Soos, Daniel Schonbrun re #7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order , 8 Order Setting Hearing on Motion,,,,,, Certificate of Service by Overnight Mail (Ferrara, Christopher)
June 11, 2020 Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Adrienne J. Kerwin on behalf of Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James (Kerwin, Adrienne)
June 11, 2020 Filing 9 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Mayer Mayerfeld, Elchanan Perr, Rev. Nicholas Stamos, Rev. Steven Soos, Daniel Schonbrun re 8 Order Setting Hearing on Motion,,,,,, Service by email with certificate for service by overnight mail to follow (Ferrara, Christopher)
June 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 TEXT ONLY ORDER - Pending is plaintiffs' application for a temporary restraining order (TRO), or, in the alternative, preliminary injunction, brought by order to show cause. (Dkt. Nos. 2, 7.) Plaintiffs seek a TRO "restraining Defendants, their agents, employees, and those acting in concert with them from enforcing the Governors Orders in a manner infringing on Plaintiffs' religious services," which would be effective for the upcoming Sabbath at sundown on June 12, 2020, and for Mass on June 14, 2020. (Dkt. No. 2 11(a).) The motion is DENIED to the extent it seeks a TRO that would apply to religious services on June 12 or 14 because insufficient time exists to make a reasoned determination with input from defendants before that time, particularly in light of the current circumstances, related to COVID-19, under which all parties and the court are operating. Defendants shall file a response to plaintiffs' motion by June 15, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. Plaintiffs may file a reply by June 16, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. A return on the motion is scheduled for June 17, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. via Skype for Business. The court's deputy clerk will contact the parties with details pertaining to the use of Skype. Plaintiffs shall serve this Text Only Order on defendants immediately by both email and overnight mail. Plaintiffs shall file proof of service with the court immediately following service as prescribed herein. Counsel for defendants shall file a notice of appearance as soon as is practicable upon receipt of this Text Only Order. IT IS SO ORDERED. Issued by Senior Judge Gary L. Sharpe on 6/11/2020. (jel, )
June 11, 2020 Filing 7 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Mayer Mayerfeld, Elchanan Perr, Rev. Nicholas Stamos, Rev. Steven Soos, Daniel Schonbrun. (Attachments: #1 Declaration In support of OTSC under Rule 7.1(e))(Ferrara, Christopher)
June 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 TEXT ONLY ORDER - Pending is plaintiffs' application for a temporary restraining order (TRO) on an expedited basis. (Dkt. No. 2.) The immediacy of plaintiffs' application is apparent because they seek a TRO "restraining Defendants, their agents, employees, and those acting in concert with them from enforcing the Governor's Orders in a manner infringing on Plaintiffs' religious services," which would be effective for the upcoming Sabbath at sundown June 12, 2020, and for Mass on June 14, 2020. (Dkt. No. 2 11(a).) The application does not conform with Local Rule 7.1(e), which specifies the order to show cause procedure in this District. Plaintiffs shall remedy their failure to conform with the Local Rules of Practice by 3:00 P.M. today, June 11, 2020. IT IS SO ORDERED. Issued by Senior Judge Gary L. Sharpe on 6/11/2020. (jel, )
June 11, 2020 Filing 5 NOTICE of Admission Requirement as to Party Plaintiffs'; Attorney Michael G. McHale, Email address is mmchale@thomasmoresociety.org. Phone number is 402-501-8586. Admissions due by 6/25/2020. {Copy of Notice of Admission Requirement and General Order #25 emailed to Attorney McHale on 6/11/2020}. (kmp)
June 10, 2020 Filing 4 G.O. 25 FILING ORDER ISSUED: Initial In Person Rule 16 Conference set for 9/9/2020 at 9:30 AM in Albany before Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart. Civil Case Management Plan must be filed and Mandatory Disclosures are to be exchanged by the parties on or before 9/2/2020. (Pursuant to Local Rule 26.2, mandatory disclosures are to be exchanged among the parties but are NOT to be filed with the Court.) (kmp)
June 10, 2020 Filing 3 SUMMONS ISSUED as to Andrew M. Cuomo (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued for Letitia James, #2 Summons Issued for Bill De Blasio) (kmp)
June 10, 2020 Filing 2 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Rev. Steven Soos, Rev. Nicholas Stamos, Daniel Schonbrun, Elchanan Perr, and Mayer Mayerfeld. (Attachments: #1 Unsworn Declaration of George DelGado, M.D., #2 Declaration of Christopher Ferrara, Esq., #3 Unsworn Declaration of Christopher Ferrara, Esq., #4 Memorandum of Law) (kmp)
June 10, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Andrew M. Cuomo, Letitia James, and Bill De Blasio, (Filing fee $400 receipt number BNYNDC-5139985) filed by Rev. Steven Soos, Rev. Nicholas Stamos, Daniel Schonbrun, Elchanan Perr, and Mayer Mayerfeld. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A - T, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (kmp)

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Plaintiff: Rev. Steven Soos
Represented By: Christopher A. Ferrara
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Plaintiff: Mayer Mayerfeld
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Intervenor plaintiff: Bradley M. Markowski
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Intervenor plaintiff: Jenna M. DiMartile
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Intervenor plaintiff: James R. Young
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Intervenor plaintiff: Kevin J. Fritschler
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Intervenor plaintiff: August N. Santore, Jr.
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Intervenor plaintiff: Justin G. Crawford
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3rd party plaintiff: Ken McGuire LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH MCGUIRE
Represented By: Kenneth J. McGuire, Jr.
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