Blount Pride, Inc et al v. Desmond et al
| Blount Pride, Inc and Matthew Lovegood |
| Ryan K Desmond, James Berrong, Tony Crisp, David Carswell and Jonathan Skrmetti |
| 3:2023cv00316 |
| August 30, 2023 |
| US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee |
| J Ronnie Greer |
| Jill E McCook |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| None |
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Filing 47
NOTICE of Appearance by Craig A. Edgington on behalf of Blount Pride, Inc, Matthew Lovegood (Edgington, Craig)
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Filing 46
ORDER granting #42 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: #https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jill E. McCook on 09/08/2023. (This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court.) (HSN) Modified on 9/8/2023 to note copy mailed to Lindsay Smith (AYB).
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Filing 45
ORDER granting #41 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: #https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jill E. McCook on 09/08/2023. (This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court.) (HSN) Modified on 9/8/2023 to note copy mailed to Melissa Dix (AYB).
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Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: #41 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Melissa Dix) ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5463830.) filed by Matthew Lovegood, Blount Pride, Inc, #42 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Lindsay Smith) ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5463835.) filed by Matthew Lovegood, Blount Pride, Inc (KMK)
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Filing 44
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Matthew Lovegood, Blount Pride, Inc. Tony Crisp waiver sent on 9/1/2023. (Timmons, Brice)
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Filing 43
ORDER granting #2 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction with Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by Matthew Lovegood, Blount Pride, Inc. The Courts preliminary injunction hearing, scheduled for Friday, September 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. is CANCELLED. See order for details. Signed by District Judge J Ronnie Greer on 9/7/2023. (JCK)
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Case Stayed per Order doc. #43 . (JCK)
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Filing 42
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Lindsay Smith) ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5463835.) by Blount Pride, Inc, Matthew Lovegood. (Horwitz, Daniel)
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Filing 41
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Melissa Dix) ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5463830.) by Blount Pride, Inc, Matthew Lovegood. (Horwitz, Daniel)
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Filing 40
NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel A. Horwitz on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Horwitz, Daniel)
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Filing 39
ORDER granting #34 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: #https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jill E. McCook on 09/06/2023. (This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court.) (HSN)
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Filing 38
ORDER granting #28 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: #https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jill E. McCook on 09/06/2023. (This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court.) (HSN) Modified on 9/8/2023 to note copy mailed to Craig A. Edgington) (AYB).
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Filing 37
NOTICE of Appearance by Brian Robert Bibb on behalf of Tony Crisp (Bibb, Brian)
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Filing 36
NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin K Lauderback on behalf of Tony Crisp (Lauderback, Benjamin)
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Filing 35
STIPULATION TO PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Plaintiffs and by All Defendants. (Rice, James)
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Filing 34
Revised MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5463246.) by Blount Pride, Inc, Matthew Lovegood. (Horwitz, Daniel)
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Filing 33
NOTICE of Appearance by Craig L Garrett on behalf of James Berrong (Garrett, Craig)
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Filing 32
NOTICE of Deficiency (Pro Hac) #29 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: No Filing Fee Received for attorney Daniel Harowitz (KMK)
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Filing 31
NOTICE of Appearance by Brian Robert Bibb on behalf of David Carswell (Bibb, Brian)
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Filing 30
NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin K Lauderback on behalf of David Carswell (Lauderback, Benjamin)
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Filing 29
(refiled as #34 Motion) MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Blount Pride, Inc, Matthew Lovegood. (Horwitz, Daniel) Modified text on 9/5/2023 (KMK). Modified text on 9/5/2023 (KMK).
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Filing 28
First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Craig A. Edgington ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5462897.) by Blount Pride, Inc, Matthew Lovegood. (Timmons, Brice)
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Filing 27
NOTICE of Appearance by Melissa J Stewart on behalf of Blount Pride, Inc, Matthew Lovegood (Stewart, Melissa)
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Filing 26
NOTICE of Appearance by Brice M Timmons on behalf of Blount Pride, Inc, Matthew Lovegood (Timmons, Brice)
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Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: #28 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Craig A. Edgington ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5462897.) filed by Matthew Lovegood, Blount Pride, Inc (KMK)
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Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: #34 Revised MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5463246.) filed by Matthew Lovegood, Blount Pride, Inc (KMK)
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Filing 25
NOTICE by Blount Pride, Inc, Matthew Lovegood Intention for Joint Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Gilbert, Justin)
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Filing 24
ORDER granting #20 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: #https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jill E. McCook on 09/01/2023. (This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court.) (HSN) Modified on 9/8/2023 to note copy mailed to Adam K Mortara) (AYB).
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Filing 23
ORDER granting #19 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: #https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jill E. McCook on 09/01/2023. (This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court.) (HSN)
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Filing 22
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: Under Rule 65, Plaintiffs satisfy their burden of demonstrating that they are entitled to a temporary restraining order. Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction with Incorporated Memorandum of Law [Doc. 2], to the extent Plaintiffs request a temporary restraining order, is GRANTED, and the Court ORDERS as follows: Defendants Ryan K. Desmond, James Berrong, Tony Crisp, and David Carswell, in their official capacities, are hereby ENJOINED from enforcing, detaining, arresting, or seeking warrants or taking any other action to enforce or threaten to enforce T.C.A. 7-51-1407 pending further order of this Court. 2. Defendants Ryan K. Desmond, James Berrong, Tony Crisp, and David Carswell, in their official capacities, are hereby ENJOINED from interfering with Blount Pride's festival, scheduled for September 2, 2023, by any means, including but not limited to, discouraging third parties including but not limited to the event venue, Maryville College, from hosting the event or making modifications to the event. Plaintiffs' Motion to Appear Telephonically or via Video Conference at the Hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order [Doc. 3] is DENIED. 4. The parties are ORDERED to appear before the Court for a preliminary injunction hearing on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the James H. Quillen United States Courthouse in Greeneville, Tennessee, in Courtroom 400. Plaintiffs are ORDERED to file proof of notice of the September 8, 2023 hearing to all Defendants. See Memorandum Opinion and Order for details. Signed by District Judge J Ronnie Greer on 09/01/2023. (Copy of Memorandum Opinion and Order mailed to Adam Mortara and Alicia Gilbert) (CAT) Modified to reflect copy of Memorandum Opinion and Order mailed to Brice Timmons and Melissa Stewart on 9/1/2023 (CAT).
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Filing 21
[DISREGARD ENTRY. ENTERED IN ERROR] NOTICE of Deficiency (Pro Hac) #19 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Alicia Gilbert, #20 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Adam K. Mortara: The $90.00 filing fee must be paid. (JBR) Modified text on 9/1/2023 (JBR).
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Filing 20
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Adam K. Mortara by Ryan K Desmond(in his individual capacity), Ryan K Desmond(in his official capacity as the District Attorney General of Blount County), Jonathan Skrmetti. (Rice, James)
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Filing 19
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Alicia Gilbert by Ryan K Desmond(in his individual capacity), Ryan K Desmond(in his official capacity as the District Attorney General of Blount County), Jonathan Skrmetti. (Rice, James)
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Filing 18
ORDER granting #12 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: #https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jill E. McCook on 09/01/2023. (This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court.) (HSN) Modified to reflect copy mailed to Melissa Stewart on 9/1/2023 (JBR).
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Filing 17
ORDER granting #11 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: #https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jill E. McCook on 09/01/2023. (This entry constitutes the complete Order of the Court.) (HSN) Modified to reflect copy mailed to Brice Timmons on 9/1/2023 (JBR).
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Filing 16
[DISREGARD. PDF DOCKETED IN ERROR] WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Tony Crisp. Tony Crisp waiver sent on 8/31/2023. (Davis, Melanie) Modified text on 9/1/2023 (JBR).
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Filing 15
NOTICE of Appearance by Melanie E Davis on behalf of Tony Crisp (Davis, Melanie)
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Filing 14
NOTICE by Blount Pride, Inc, Matthew Lovegood re #2 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction with Incorporated Memorandum of Law Plaintiffs' Notice of Supplemental Pursuasive Authority (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Texas Drag Ban TRO)(Gilbert, Justin)
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Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: #12 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Melissa J. Stewart ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5461160.) filed by Matthew Lovegood, Blount Pride, Inc, #11 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Brice M. Timmons ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5461158.) filed by Matthew Lovegood, Blount Pride, Inc (JBR)
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Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding document: #19 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Alicia Gilbert filed by Ryan K Desmond, Jonathan Skrmetti, #20 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Adam K. Mortara filed by Ryan K Desmond, Jonathan Skrmetti (JBR)
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Filing 13
REPLY to Response to Motion re #2 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction with Incorporated Memorandum of Law Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendant's Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Blount Pride, Inc, Matthew Lovegood. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Appellant's Brief RE Friends of George's v. Steve Mulroy, #2 Exhibit 2 - Defendant's Email to Plaintiffs)(Gilbert, Justin)
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Filing 12
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Melissa J. Stewart ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5461160.) by Blount Pride, Inc, Matthew Lovegood. (Gilbert, Justin)
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Filing 11
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Brice M. Timmons ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-5461158.) by Blount Pride, Inc, Matthew Lovegood. (Gilbert, Justin)
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Filing 10
RESPONSE in Opposition re #2 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction with Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by Ryan K Desmond(in his official capacity as the District Attorney General of Blount County), Jonathan Skrmetti. (Attachments: #1 Other Declaration of J. Matthew Rice, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Legislative History, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Final_2023 Pub. Ch. No. 2, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 3 - Final_1990 Pub. Acts 938 ch. 1092 1-3, #5 Exhibit Exhibit 4 - Final_1987 Tenn. Pub. Acts 841 ch. 432, #6 Exhibit Exhibit 5 - February 10, 2023 Facebook Entry, #7 Exhibit Exhibit 6 - June 11, 2023 Facebook Entry, #8 Exhibit Exhibit 7 - NY Times Article)(Rice, James)
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Filing 9
NOTICE of Appearance by Miranda Jones on behalf of Ryan K Desmond(in his individual capacity), Ryan K Desmond(in his official capacity as the District Attorney General of Blount County), Jonathan Skrmetti (Jones, Miranda)
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Filing 8
NOTICE of Appearance by James Matthew Rice on behalf of Ryan K Desmond(in his individual capacity), Ryan K Desmond(in his official capacity as the District Attorney General of Blount County), Jonathan Skrmetti (Rice, James)
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Filing 7
Summons Issued as to James Berrong, David Carswell, Tony Crisp, Ryan K Desmond, and Jonathan Skrmetti. (Attachments: #1 Other summons, #2 Other summons, #3 Other summons, #4 Other summons)(KMK)
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Filing 6
Order Governing Sealing Confidential Information - Signed by District Judge J Ronnie Greer on 8/31/2023. (KMK)
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Filing 5
Order Governing Motions To Dismiss - Signed by District Judge J Ronnie Greer on 8/31/2023. (KMK)
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Filing 4
Order Governing Depositions - Signed by District Judge J Ronnie Greer on 8/31/2023. (KMK)
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This case shall proceed under case number 3:23cv316-JRG/JEM. Judge Greer and Judge McCook have been notified of #2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. (KMK)
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Filing 3
First MOTION Plaintiffs' Motion for All Counsel for Plaintiffs to Appear Telephonically or Via Video Conference at the Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Blount Pride, Inc, Matthew Lovegood. (Gilbert, Justin)
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Filing 2
First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction with Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Blount Pride, Inc, Matthew Lovegood. (Gilbert, Justin)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATNEDC-5460539.), filed by Blount Pride, Inc, Matthew Lovegood. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law - FoG v. Mulroy, #2 Exhibit 2 - Judgment - FoG v. Mulroy, #3 Exhibit 3 - Letter from Desmond Regarding AEA, #4 Exhibit 4 - Blount Pride Promotional Posts, #5 Exhibit 5 - Docket Sheet, Case No. 23-5611, #6 Other Civil Cover Sheet, #7 Summons David Carswell, #8 Summons James Berrong, #9 Summons Jonathan Skrmetti, #10 Summons Ryan K. Desmond, #11 Summons Tony Crisp)(Gilbert, Justin)
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