Wissel et al v. Rural Media Group, Inc.
| Texas Northern District Court | |
| Judge: | Mark Pittman |
| Case #: | 4:24-cv-00999 |
| Nature of Suit | 890 Other Statutes - Other Statutory Actions |
| Cause | 28:1331 Fed. Question |
| Case Filed: | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Terminated: | Mar 03, 2025 |
| Last checked: Monday Dec 02, 2024 3:54 AM CST |
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Defendant
Rural Media Group, Inc.
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Plaintiff
Michelle Anderson
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
McLain Mott
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Ellyse Wissel
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 2 hours ago |
| Monday, March 31, 2025 | ||
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appeal
USCA Case Number
Mon 03/31 12:56 PM
USCA Case Number 25-10424 in United States Court of Appeals 5th Circuit for43 Notice of Appeal, filed by Ellyse Wissel. (tle) |
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| Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | ||
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appeal
Transcript Order Form DKT-13 - Transcript Requested/Not Requested
Tue 03/25 10:07 AM
Transcript Order Form: re43 Notice of Appeal,,,, transcript requested by Michelle Anderson, Hedin LLP, McLain Mott, Ellyse Wissel for Show Cause Hearing held 11/26/2025 (Court Reporter: Monica Guzman.) Payment method: Private funds - Requester has obtained the estimate from the reporter and has paid or will pay the cost as directed. Reminder: If the transcript is ordered for an appeal, Appellant must also file a copy of the order form with the appeals court. (Somes, Tyler) |
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| Monday, March 17, 2025 | ||
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appeal
Notice of Appeal
Mon 03/17 3:16 PM
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to15 Order,,, to the Fifth Circuit by Ellyse Wissel. Filing fee $605, receipt number ATXNDC-15345212. T.O. form to appellant electronically at[LINK:Transcript Order Form] or US Mail as appropriate. Copy of NOA to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed. IMPORTANT ACTION REQUIRED: Provide an electronic copy of any exhibit you offered during a hearing or trial that was admitted into evidence to the clerk of the district court within 14 days of the date of this notice. Copies must be transmitted as PDF attachments through ECF by all ECF Users or delivered to the clerk on a CD by all non-ECF Users. See detailed instructions[LINK:here] . (Exception: This requirement does not apply to a pro se prisoner litigant.) Please note that if original exhibits are in your possession, you must maintain them through final disposition of the case. (Bills, Kelli) |
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notice
Notice of Attorney Appearance
Mon 03/17 10:32 AM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kelli Benham Bills on behalf of Hedin LLP. (Bills, Kelli) |
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| Monday, March 03, 2025 | ||
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order
Judgment
Mon 03/03 1:48 PM
FINAL JUDGMENT: This final judgment is issued pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58(a). In accordance with the Courts Order (ECF No.40 ), this case is DISMISSED with prejudice. The Clerk of the Court shall transmit a true copy of this judgment to the parties. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/3/2025) (sre) |
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Order of Dismissal or Administrative Closure
Mon 03/03 1:45 PM
ORDER: The Court received notification that the Parties settled the instant dispute in the Parties' Notice of Joint Settlement. ECF No.39 . According to the Notice, the Parties have "executed a written settlement agreement." Id. The Notice further states that the Parties plan to file a stipulated dismissal "within the next 35 days." Id. Insofar as the Parties reached a meeting of the minds regarding settlement, formal dismissal papers are a procedural technicality, not a rigid requirement. If the Parties have subsequent disputes regarding enforcement of the settlement agreement, such disputes are sound in contract and are unrelated to the instant case. Accordingly, acting upon the Parties' representations that this case has been settled, the Court ORDERS that this action is DISMISSED with prejudice. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/3/2025) (sre) |
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notice
Notice (Other)
Mon 03/03 12:42 PM
NOTICE of Joint Notice of Settlement filed by Michelle Anderson, McLain Mott, Ellyse Wissel (Somes, Tyler) |
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| Thursday, February 27, 2025 | ||
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order
Scheduling Order Order For ADR
Thu 02/27 12:22 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER: This case is set for trial on this Court's four-week docket beginning January 12, 2026. Joinder of Parties due by 4/28/2025. Amended Pleadings due by 4/28/2025. Deadline for mediation is on or before 7/16/2025. Discovery due by 8/15/2025. Motions due by 9/14/2025. Pretrial Order due by 12/18/2025.The court appoints William Royal Furgeson as mediator.[LINK:Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary] form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 2/27/2025) (mmw) |
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Memorandum Opinion and Order
Thu 02/27 12:15 PM
MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: The Court hereby DENIES RMG's21 Motion to Transfer. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 2/27/2025) (mmw) |
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| Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | ||
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Reply
Tue 02/25 8:51 PM
REPLY filed by Rural Media Group, Inc. re:29 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Class Action Complaint (Singhal, Ambika) |
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| Friday, February 14, 2025 | ||
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Appendix in Support
Fri 02/14 2:03 PM
Appendix in Support filed by Rural Media Group, Inc. re34 Reply in Support of Motion to Transfer (Singhal, Ambika) |
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Reply
Fri 02/14 2:01 PM
REPLY filed by Rural Media Group, Inc. re:21 MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division (Singhal, Ambika) |
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| Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | ||
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Response/Objection
Tue 02/11 9:19 AM
RESPONSE filed by Michelle Anderson, McLain Mott, Ellyse Wissel re:29 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Class Action Complaint (Somes, Tyler) |
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| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | ||
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Appendix in Support
Tue 01/21 9:09 PM
Appendix in Support filed by Ellyse Wissel, Michelle Anderson, McLain Mott re31 Response/Objection (Arnold, Patrick) |
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Response/Objection
Tue 01/21 9:08 PM
RESPONSE filed by Ellyse Wissel, Michelle Anderson, McLain Mott re:21 MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division (Arnold, Patrick) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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notice
Notice (Other)
Tue 01/21 3:53 PM
NOTICE of Constitutional Question filed by Rural Media Group, Inc. (Singhal, Ambika) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit(s)
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motion
Dismiss
Tue 01/21 3:51 PM
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Class Action Complaint filed by Rural Media Group, Inc. with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Singhal, Ambika) |
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| Friday, January 03, 2025 | ||
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misc
Status Report
Fri 01/03 1:57 PM
Joint STATUS REPORT Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order filed by Rural Media Group, Inc., Ellyse Wissel, Michelle Anderson, McLain Mott. (Singhal, Ambika) |
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| Monday, December 30, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Extend Time to File Response/Reply
Mon 12/30 9:52 AM
ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiffs'26 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Defendant's Motion to Transfer. Having reviewed the Motion, the Court hereby GRANTS in part and DENIES in part. The Court ORDERS that Plaintiffs new deadline to respond to the21 Motion to Transfer is January 21, 2025, and Defendant's new reply deadline is February 14, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/30/2024) (jnp) |
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| Friday, December 27, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Fri 12/27 10:51 AM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to21 MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division filed by Ellyse Wissel, Michelle Anderson, McLain Mott (Somes, Tyler) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | ||
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Order on Motion to Stay
Thu 12/26 10:31 AM
ORDER: Before the Court is Defendant's Unopposed24 Motion to Stay Pending Resolution of Defendant's21 Motion to Transfer. The Court concludes that the Motion should be, and it is hereby, DENIED. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/26/2024) (mmw) |
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| Friday, December 20, 2024 | ||
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motion
Stay
Fri 12/20 12:13 PM
Unopposed MOTION to Stay filed by Rural Media Group, Inc. (Singhal, Ambika) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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misc
Amended Document
Fri 12/20 12:11 PM
AMENDED DOCUMENT by Rural Media Group, Inc.. Amendment to22 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion. . (Singhal, Ambika) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit(s) A
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Brief/Memorandum In Support
Fri 12/20 12:04 PM
Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Rural Media Group, Inc. re21 MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division (Singhal, Ambika) |
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motion
Transfer Case Out of District/Division
Fri 12/20 12:03 PM
MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division filed by Rural Media Group, Inc. (Singhal, Ambika) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Thursday, December 19, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Thu 12/19 9:37 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting19 Defendant's Motion to Extend Time to respond to the Complaint. Defendant's response is now due on or before January 21, 2025. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/19/2024) (chmb) |
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| Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time
Wed 12/18 2:12 PM
Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time filed by Rural Media Group, Inc. (Singhal, Ambika) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Thursday, December 12, 2024 | ||
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order
Order for Scheduling Order Proposal
Thu 12/12 1:55 PM
ORDER: Proposed Scheduling Order due by 1/3/2025. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/12/2024) (sre) |
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| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | ||
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Affidavit
Wed 11/27 9:34 AM
AFFIDAVIT re15 Order,,, by Ellyse Wissel, Michelle Anderson, McLain Mott. (Somes, Tyler) |
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| Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | ||
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minutes
Show Cause Hearing
Tue 12/03 1:59 PM
ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark Pittman: Show Cause Hearing held on 11/26/2024. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Tyler Somes, Patrick Arnold; Defense - Ambika Singhal. (Court Reporter: Monica Guzman) (No exhibits) Time in Court - :14. (chmb) |
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Order
Tue 11/26 12:05 PM
ORDER: The Court hereby ORDERS Plaintiff's counsel, Tyler Somes, to be FINED in the amount of $150. As stated in the hearing, the Court also ORDERS that Tyler Somes read: (1) Dondi Properties Corp. v. Commerce Savings & Loan Assoc., 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988); (2) the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas; (3) the Texas Lawyer's Creed; (4) the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct; and (5) this Court's Judge Specific Requirements. It is further ORDERED that Tyler Somes certify to the Court via a sworn affidavit filed by 5:00 p.m. on December 3, 2024, that he has read, understands, and will comply with these five documents throughout the remainder of this litigation. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 11/26/2024) (sre) |
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| Monday, November 25, 2024 | ||
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Affidavit
Mon 11/25 10:53 AM
AFFIDAVIT re12 Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer,,, Terminate Motions,,, Modify Hearings/Deadlines,, Declaration of Tyler K. Somes in Response to Order to Show Cause by Ellyse Wissel, Michelle Anderson, McLain Mott. (Somes, Tyler) |
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| Thursday, November 21, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Attorney Appearance
Thu 11/21 1:33 PM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ambika Behal Singhal on behalf of Rural Media Group, Inc.. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Singhal, Ambika) |
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| Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | ||
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order
Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer ~Util - Terminate Motions ~Util - Modify Hearings/Deadlines (Full List)
Wed 11/20 4:24 PM
ORDER: Having considered the Motion and applicable law, the Court hereby GRANTS the11 Motion. Therefore, the Court ORDERS that Defendant file its answer or other responsive pleading on or before December 20, 2024. Additionally, the Court ORDERS Plaintiffs counsel, Tyler Somes, to appear in person and SHOW CAUSE for why he should not be sanctioned. The Court SETS a hearing on the matter for 8:30 a.m. on November 26, 2024, in the Second Floor Courtroom of the Eldon B. Mahon United States Court, 501 W 10th St., Fort Worth, Texas, 76102. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 11/20/2024) (jnp) |
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motion
Extension of Time to File Answer
Wed 11/20 12:57 PM
Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Rural Media Group, Inc. (Hooper, Rachel) |
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Att: 1
Ex. A - Complaint,
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Att: 2
Proposed Order
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| Tuesday, November 05, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice (Other)
Tue 11/05 4:39 PM
NOTICE of Related Case (Supplemental Notice of Related Case) filed by Ellyse Wissel, Michelle Anderson, McLain Mott (Arnold, Patrick) |
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| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer
Thu 10/24 2:51 PM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting7 Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. It is therefore ordered that Defendant's answer is now due by 11/20/2024. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 10/24/2024) (WRA) |
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misc
Certificate Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement
Thu 10/24 11:06 AM
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Rural Media Group, Inc.. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Hooper, Rachel) |
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motion
Extension of Time to File Answer
Thu 10/24 11:04 AM
Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Rural Media Group, Inc. (Hooper, Rachel) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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notice
Notice of Attorney Appearance
Thu 10/24 10:58 AM
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Rachel Palmer Hooper on behalf of Rural Media Group, Inc.. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Hooper, Rachel) |
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| Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | ||
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service
Certificate of Service
Wed 10/23 8:36 AM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Michelle Anderson, McLain Mott, Ellyse Wissel re4 Summons Issued,1 Complaint,,,,, (Arnold, Patrick) |
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| Friday, October 18, 2024 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Fri 10/18 12:37 PM
Summons Issued as to Rural Media Group, Inc.. (saw) |
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qcref
Pittman
Fri 10/18 12:31 PM
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge Pittman. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (saw) |
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Certificate Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement
Fri 10/18 10:06 AM
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Michelle Anderson, McLain Mott, Ellyse Wissel. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Arnold, Patrick) |
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Complaint
Fri 10/18 10:01 AM
COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Rural Media Group, Inc. filed by McLain Mott, Ellyse Wissel, Michelle Anderson. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-14999966) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the[LINK:Judges Copy Requirements] and[LINK:Judge Specific Requirements] is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here:[LINK:Attorney Information - Bar Membership] . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Arnold, Patrick) |
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Att: 1
Cover Sheet,
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Att: 2
Cover Sheet Supplement Notice of Related Case,
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Att: 3
Cover Sheet Supplement Summons
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