BENTON et al v. PLATKIN et al
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| Judge: | Karen M Williams |
| Referred: | Matthew J Skahill |
| Case #: | 1:24-cv-07098 |
| Nature of Suit | 950 Other Statutes - Constitutionality of State Statutes |
| Cause | 28:1331 Fed. Question |
| Case Filed: | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Last checked: Sunday Dec 15, 2024 5:09 AM EST |
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Defendant
CHIEF PHIL OLIVO
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Represented By
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Defendant
MATTHEW PLATKIN
in his official capacity as the Attorney General of New Jersey OFFICE OF THE NEW JERSEY ATTORNEY GENERAL 25 MARKET STREET
TRENTON, NJ 08611 |
Represented By
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Interested Party
FIREARMS POLICY COALITION, INC.
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Interested Party
DANIEL FRANCISCO
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Interested Party
MATTHEW STRUCK
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Notice Only
PHV STEPHEN D. STAMBOULIEH
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Plaintiff
CHRISTIAN BENTON
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
COALITION OF NEW JERSEY FIREARM OWNERS
PO BOX 768
SEWELL, NJ 08080 |
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Plaintiff
GUN OWNERS FOUNDATION
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA, INC.
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 03/28/2025 11:59 PM EDT |
| Monday, March 10, 2025 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Mon 03/10 2:58 PM
TEXT ORDER Due to a scheduling conflict, the Court hereby reschedules the Oral Argument previously set for March 28, 2025 re19 First MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Phil Olivio and20 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by MATTHEW PLATKIN. The NEW date and time of the Oral Argument is March 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM in Camden - Courtroom 4A. It is further ORDERED that upon application dated February 28, 2025 filed by Steven J. Harfenist, Esquire, counsel for plaintiff35 , and it appearing that all counsel consent to the request to permit Stephen Stamboulieh, Esquire, admitted pro hac vice , to appear for oral argument without local counsel, the Court hereby GRANTS the request. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on 3/10/25. (nar) |
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| Thursday, March 06, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Thu 03/06 6:09 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by GIANCARLO GENARO PICCININI on behalf of MATTHEW PLATKIN (PICCININI, GIANCARLO) |
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| Friday, February 28, 2025 | ||
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Letter
Fri 02/28 4:19 PM
Letter from Steven J. Harfenist re 34 Order,, Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings,. (HARFENIST, STEVEN) |
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| Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Wed 02/19 3:36 PM
TEXT ORDER The Court has scheduled Oral Argument for March 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM in Camden - Courtroom 4A re19 First MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Phil Olivio filed by PHIL OLIVO and20 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by MATTHEW PLATKIN. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on 2/19/25. (nar) |
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| Friday, November 22, 2024 | ||
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respm
Reply Brief to Opposition to Motion
Fri 11/22 2:29 PM
REPLY BRIEF to Opposition to Motion filed by MATTHEW PLATKIN re29 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Struck v. Platkin, 3:24-cv-09479-MAS-JTQ, with Benton v. Platkin, 1:24-cv-07098-KMW-MJS (VANNELLA, DANIEL) |
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Att: 1
Certificate of Service
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| Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | ||
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qc
QC - Entry of Appearance
Tue 11/19 9:13 AM
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - Please be advised that BRADLEY P. LEHMAN has not entered a proper appearance in this case. Please enter a proper appearance using the event "Notice of Appearance" found under Notices. (sms2) |
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| Monday, November 18, 2024 | ||
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Brief in Opposition to Motion
Mon 11/18 8:36 PM
BRIEF in Opposition filed by MATTHEW STRUCK, DANIEL FRANCISCO, FIREARMS POLICY COALITION, INC. re29 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Struck v. Platkin, 3:24-cv-09479-MAS-JTQ, with Benton v. Platkin, 1:24-cv-07098-KMW-MJS (LEHMAN, BRADLEY) |
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misc
Letter
Mon 11/18 2:05 PM
Letter from Defendant Chief Phil Olivo re29 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Struck v. Platkin, 3:24-cv-09479-MAS-JTQ, with Benton v. Platkin, 1:24-cv-07098-KMW-MJS . (MILES, MICHAEL) |
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| Thursday, November 14, 2024 | ||
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Response to Motion
Thu 11/14 5:55 PM
RESPONSE to Motion filed by CHRISTIAN BENTON, COALITION OF NEW JERSEY FIREARM OWNERS, GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA, INC., GUN OWNERS FOUNDATION re29 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Struck v. Platkin, 3:24-cv-09479-MAS-JTQ, with Benton v. Platkin, 1:24-cv-07098-KMW-MJS (HARFENIST, STEVEN) |
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| Tuesday, November 05, 2024 | ||
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utility
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Tue 11/05 8:57 AM
Set Deadlines as to29 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Struck v. Platkin, 3:24-cv-09479-MAS-JTQ, with Benton v. Platkin, 1:24-cv-07098-KMW-MJS . Motion set for 12/2/2024 before Judge Karen M. Williams. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr) |
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| Monday, November 04, 2024 | ||
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motion
Consolidate Cases
Mon 11/04 3:59 PM
MOTION to Consolidate Cases Struck v. Platkin, 3:24-cv-09479-MAS-JTQ, with Benton v. Platkin, 1:24-cv-07098-KMW-MJS by MATTHEW PLATKIN.(VANNELLA, DANIEL) |
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Att: 1
Declaration of Counsel with Exhibits,
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Att: 2
Brief,
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Att: 3
Text of Proposed Order,
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Att: 4
Certificate of Service
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| Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | ||
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service
Certificate of Service
Tue 10/15 9:43 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by MATTHEW PLATKIN re27 Reply Brief to Opposition to Motion (FLEMING, LIZA) |
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Reply Brief to Opposition to Motion
Tue 10/15 9:29 PM
REPLY BRIEF to Opposition to Motion filed by MATTHEW PLATKIN re20 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (FLEMING, LIZA) |
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Response in Support of Motion
Tue 10/15 4:44 PM
RESPONSE in Support filed by PHIL OLIVO re19 First MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Phil Olivio (MILES, MICHAEL) |
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Att: 1
Certification of Chief Philip P. Olivo, III,
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Certificate of Service
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| Friday, September 27, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Fri 09/27 2:20 PM
LETTER ORDER Granting Defendant Attorney General of New Jersey's request for a two week extension of the return date for the Motions to Dismiss19 ,20 until 10/21/2024 with Defendant's reply brief due 10/15/2024. Signed by Judge Karen M. Williams on 9/27/2024. (dmr) |
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utility
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Fri 09/27 2:23 PM
Reset Deadlines as to19 First MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Phil Olivio ,20 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . Motion set for 10/21/2024 before Judge Karen M. Williams. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr) |
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| Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | ||
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misc
Letter
Wed 09/25 1:48 PM
Letter from Defendant Attorney General of New Jersey requesting a one cycle adjournment. (FLEMING, LIZA) |
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| Monday, September 23, 2024 | ||
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service
Certificate of Service
Mon 09/23 10:26 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by All Plaintiffs re22 Memorandum in Opposition of Motion,21 Memorandum in Opposition of Motion, (HARFENIST, STEVEN) |
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Memorandum in Opposition of Motion
Mon 09/23 10:12 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re20 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (HARFENIST, STEVEN) |
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Att: 1
Declaration of Marloy Gonzalez in Opposition,
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Declaration of Jossue Rivera-Santiago in Opposition
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Memorandum in Opposition of Motion
Mon 09/23 9:37 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re19 First MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Phil Olivio (HARFENIST, STEVEN) |
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Att: 1
Declaration of Marloy Gonzalez in Opposition,
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Declaration of Jossue Rivera-Santiago in Opposition
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| Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | ||
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QC - Fillable PDF
Tue 08/27 10:29 AM
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Notice of Appearance18 filed by Liza B. Fleming on 8/26/2024 was uploaded prior to being flattened. Before uploading fillable forms to ECF you must flatten the file to prevent other users from manipulating or editing the information. The easiest way to flatten a PDF form is by selecting Print to PDF and saving the flattened form, other PDF software may differ. Please visit our[LINK:website] under Flattening PDF Forms for guidance. Your document has been corrected. This message is for informational purposes only. (dmr) |
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utility
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Tue 08/27 10:36 AM
Set Deadlines as to19 First MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Phil Olivio ,20 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . Motion set for 10/7/2024 before Judge Karen M. Williams. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr) |
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| Monday, August 26, 2024 | ||
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motion
Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction
Mon 08/26 7:24 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by MATTHEW PLATKIN. Responses due by 9/23/2024.(FLEMING, LIZA) |
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Att: 1
Brief in Support of Motion,
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Declaration of Liza B. Fleming,
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Exhibit A to Declaration,
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Text of Proposed Order,
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Certificate of Service
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motion
Dismiss
Mon 08/26 6:18 PM
First MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Phil Olivio by PHIL OLIVO. Responses due by 10/7/2024.(MILES, MICHAEL) |
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Att: 1
Memorandum In Support of Motion,
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Certification of Phil Olivio,
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Att: 3
Exhibit Exhibit A,
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Exhibit Exhibit B,
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Certificate of Service Certification of Service
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Mon 08/26 1:43 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by LIZA FLEMING on behalf of MATTHEW PLATKIN (FLEMING, LIZA) |
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| Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Pro Hac Vice to Receive NEF
Tue 08/20 2:13 PM
Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Stephen Stamboulieh to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (HARFENIST, STEVEN) |
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Notice of Pro Hac Vice counsel added
Wed 08/21 9:50 AM
Pro Hac Vice counsel, STEPHEN D. STAMBOULIEH, has been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (js) |
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| Monday, August 19, 2024 | ||
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Pro Hac Vice Fee Received
Mon 08/19 4:17 PM
Pro Hac Vice fee: Stephen D. Stamboulieh $ 250, receipt number TRE139991. (mlh) |
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| Friday, August 09, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 08/09 3:52 PM
ORDER granting3 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Stephen D. Stamboulieh, Esquire. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew J. Skahill on 8/9/2024. (tf, ) |
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| Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Wed 07/31 4:37 PM
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| Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | ||
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Application/Petition
Tue 07/30 8:25 PM
APPLICATION/PETITION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint by Phil Olivo for by PHIL OLIVO. (LEYBA, ARLETTE) |
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| Thursday, July 18, 2024 | ||
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order
Order Reassigning Case
Thu 07/18 11:32 AM
TEXT ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Karen M. Williams for all further proceedings. Judge Christine P. O'Hearn no longer assigned to case. So Ordered by Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 7/18/2024. (mmb ) |
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utility
Update Answer Due Deadline
Thu 07/18 9:05 AM
CLERK'S TEXT ORDER - The Application for a Clerk's Order Extending Time to Answer - Document12 submitted by CHIEF PHIL OLIVO on 7/17/2024 has been GRANTED. The answer due date has been set for 7/31/2024. (sms2) |
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| Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | ||
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Application for Clerk Order to Ext Answer/Proposed Order
Wed 07/17 4:26 PM
Application and Proposed Order for Clerk's Order to extend time to answer as to Chief Phil Olivo.. (MILES, MICHAEL) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Wed 07/17 4:18 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by ARLETTE LEYBA on behalf of PHIL OLIVO (LEYBA, ARLETTE) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Wed 07/17 4:12 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by MICHAEL JOSEPH MILES on behalf of PHIL OLIVO (MILES, MICHAEL) |
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| Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Tue 07/16 3:48 PM
LETTER ORDER Granting Defendant's request to extend the time to answer, move, or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' complaint to August 26, 2024. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 7/16/2024. (sms2) |
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Letter
Tue 07/16 12:43 PM
Letter from Defendant Platkin requesting (consented to) 30-day extension of time to answer, move, or respond re1 Complaint,. (VANNELLA, DANIEL) |
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| Tuesday, July 09, 2024 | ||
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Tue 07/09 11:40 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by GUN OWNERS FOUNDATION, CHRISTIAN BENTON, GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA, INC., COALITION OF NEW JERSEY FIREARM OWNERS. MATTHEW PLATKIN served on 6/27/2024, answer due 7/26/2024. (HARFENIST, STEVEN) |
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Summons Returned Executed
Tue 07/09 11:38 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by GUN OWNERS FOUNDATION, CHRISTIAN BENTON, GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA, INC., COALITION OF NEW JERSEY FIREARM OWNERS. PHIL OLIVO served on 6/26/2024, answer due 7/17/2024. (HARFENIST, STEVEN) |
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| Monday, July 08, 2024 | ||
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Update Answer Due Deadline
Mon 07/08 9:14 AM
CLERK'S TEXT ORDER - The Application for a Clerk's Order Extending Time to Answer - Document5 submitted by MATTHEW PLATKIN on 7/5/2024 has been GRANTED. The answer due date has been set for 7/26/2024. (sms2) |
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| Friday, July 05, 2024 | ||
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Application for Clerk Order to Ext Answer/Proposed Order
Fri 07/05 12:17 PM
Application and Proposed Order for Clerk's Order to extend time to answer as to Defendant Attorney General of New Jersey. Attorney DANIEL MICHAEL VANNELLA for MATTHEW PLATKIN added. (VANNELLA, DANIEL) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Fri 07/05 12:09 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by DANIEL MICHAEL VANNELLA on behalf of MATTHEW PLATKIN (VANNELLA, DANIEL) |
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| Thursday, June 27, 2024 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Thu 06/27 11:07 AM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by CHRISTIAN BENTON, COALITION OF NEW JERSEY FIREARM OWNERS, GUN OWNERS FOUNDATION, GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA, INC..(HARFENIST, STEVEN) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A- Declaration of Stephen D. Stamboulieh,
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Att: 2
Exhibit B- Letter of Good Standing
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utility
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Thu 06/27 4:04 PM
Set Deadlines as to3 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion set for 8/5/2024 before Magistrate Judge Matthew J. Skahill. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (sms2) |
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| Friday, June 21, 2024 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Fri 06/21 8:42 AM
SUMMONS ISSUED as to PHIL OLIVO, MATTHEW PLATKIN. Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. (aji, ) |
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| Thursday, June 20, 2024 | ||
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Add and Terminate Judges
Thu 06/20 2:54 PM
Judge Christine P. O'Hearn and Magistrate Judge Matthew J. Skahill added. (mmb, ) |
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| Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | ||
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cmp
Complaint
Tue 06/18 5:46 PM
COMPLAINT against PHIL OLIVO, MATTHEW PLATKIN ( Filing and Admin fee $ 405 receipt number ANJDC-15456511), filed by GUN OWNERS FOUNDATION, CHRISTIAN BENTON, GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA, INC., COALITION OF NEW JERSEY FIREARM OWNERS.(HARFENIST, STEVEN) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A- Declaration of John C. Pyle,
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Att: 2
Exhibit B- Declaration of Erich M. Pratt,
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Att: 3
Exhibit C- Declaration of Christian Benton,
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Att: 4
Civil Cover Sheet,
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Att: 5
Summons Phil Olivo,
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Att: 6
Summons Matthew Platkin
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