California Northern District Court
Judge:William H Orrick
Case #: 3:15-cv-03522
Nature of Suit470 Other Statutes - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
Cause18:1961 Racketeering (RICO) Act
Case Filed:Jul 31, 2015
Terminated:Feb 01, 2022
Last checked: Wednesday Jan 27, 2016 5:00 AM PST
Amicus
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press 1156 15th St. NW Suite 1250
Washington, DC 20005
Represented By
Townsend KatieLynn
Reporters Committee For Freedom Of The Press
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Amicus
State of Arizona
Office of the Attorney General 1275 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Represented By
Brunn Wall Roysden, III
Office Of The Arizona Attorney General
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Maria Mazzeo Syms
Arizona Attorney General
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Defendant
Biomax Procurement Services, LLC
Represented By
Brian Ricardo Chavez-Ochoa
Attorney At Law
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Peter Christopher Breen
Thomas More Society
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Corrine Gura Konczal
Thomas More Society
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Bruce A. McIntosh
Bergquist Wood Mcintosh Seto LLP
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Stephen Chew Seto
Bergquist Wood Mcintosh Seto LLP
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Steven N.H. Wood
Bergquist Wood Mcintosh Seto LLP
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Thomas Leonard Brejcha, Jr
Thomas More Society
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Christopher James Schweickert
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Catherine Wynne Short
Life Legal Defense Foundation
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Dean John Sauer
James Otis Law Group, LLC
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Vladimir Frank Kozina
Mayall Hurley, P.C.
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Steven Noel Housley Wood
Bergquist, Wood & Anderson, LLP
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Stephen C. Seto
Bergquist Wood Mcintosh Seto LLP
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D. John Sauer
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Christopher Schweickart
Bergquist Wood Mcintosh Seto LLP
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Defendant
Center for Medical Progress
Represented By
Brian Ricardo Chavez-Ochoa
Attorney At Law
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Peter Christopher Breen
Thomas More Society
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Corrine Gura Konczal
Thomas More Society
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Bruce A. McIntosh
Bergquist Wood Mcintosh Seto LLP
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Stephen Chew Seto
Bergquist Wood Mcintosh Seto LLP
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Steven N.H. Wood
Bergquist Wood Mcintosh Seto LLP
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Thomas Leonard Brejcha, Jr
Thomas More Society
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Christopher James Schweickert
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Corrine L Purvis
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Catherine Wynne Short
Life Legal Defense Foundation
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Dean John Sauer
James Otis Law Group, LLC
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Vladimir Frank Kozina
Mayall Hurley, P.C.
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Steven Noel Housley Wood
Bergquist, Wood & Anderson, LLP
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James Bopp, Jr.
Bopp Coleson & Bostrom
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Stephen C. Seto
Bergquist Wood Mcintosh Seto LLP
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D. John Sauer
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Christopher Schweickart
Bergquist Wood Mcintosh Seto LLP
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Defendant
David Daleiden
Represented By
Dean John Sauer
James Otis Law Group, LLC
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Vladimir Frank Kozina
Mayall Hurley, P.C.
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Brian Ricardo Chavez-Ochoa
Attorney At Law
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Peter Christopher Breen
Thomas More Society
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Corrine Gura Konczal
Thomas More Society
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Thomas Leonard Brejcha, Jr
Thomas More Society
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D. John Sauer
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Catherine Wynne Short
Life Legal Defense Foundation
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Defendant
Troy Newman
Represented By
Abigail A Southerland
American Center For Law And Justice
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John Joseph Williams, Jr.
Aclj
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Vladimir Frank Kozina
Mayall Hurley, P.C.
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Edward L. White, III
American Center For Law And Justice
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Brian Ricardo Chavez-Ochoa
Attorney At Law
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Carly F. Gammill
American Center For Law And Justice
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Jay Alan Sekulow
American Center For Law And Justice
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Erik Michael Zimmerman
American Center For Law And Justice
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Plaintiff
Planned Parenthood: Shasta-Diablo, Inc. dba Planned Parenthood Northern California
Represented By
Sharon D. Mayo
Arnold & Porter LLP
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Plaintiff
Planned Parenthood/Orange and San Bernardino Counties, Inc.
Represented By
Sharon D. Mayo
Arnold & Porter LLP
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Plaintiff
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest
Represented By
Sharon D. Mayo
Arnold & Porter LLP
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Plaintiff
Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties, Inc.
Represented By
Sharon D. Mayo
Arnold & Porter LLP
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Plaintiff
Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley, Inc.
Represented By
Sharon D. Mayo
Arnold & Porter LLP
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Plaintiff
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, Inc.
Represented By
Sharon D. Mayo
Arnold & Porter LLP
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Plaintiff
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
Represented By
Sharon D. Mayo
Arnold & Porter LLP
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Plaintiff
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.
Represented By
Sharon D. Mayo
Arnold & Porter LLP
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Plaintiff
National Abortion Federation
Represented By
Linda E. Shostak
Morrison & Foerster LLP
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Alexandra Eve Laks
Morrison And Foerster LLP
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Derek Francis Foran
Morrison & Foerster LLP
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Nicholas Scott Napolitan
Morrison & Foerster LLP
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Christopher Leonard Robinson
Morrison & Foerster LLP
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Lawrence Javier Serrano
Morrison And Foerster LLP
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Witness
Charles C Johnson
Represented By
Mark Philip Meuser
Meuser Law Group, Inc.
contact info

GPO Aug 03 2015
ORDER KEEPING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER IN EFFECT UNTIL RESOLUTION OF REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Judge William H. Orrick granting 5 Ex Parte Application for Expedited Discovery; finding as moot 6 Motion to Shorten Time. The temporary restraining order issued on July 31, 2015 remains in effect pending resolution of the preliminary injunction motion. A hearing on that motion is set for Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/3/2015)
GPO Aug 06 2015
ORDER adopting, with modifications, 33 Proposed Order. Joint discovery letter due by 8/19/2015. Discovery Hearing set for 8/21/2015 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2, 17th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William H. Orrick. Motion Hearing re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction set for 10/9/2015 03:00 PM in Courtroom 2, 17th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William H. Orrick. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 08/06/2015. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/6/2015)
GPO Aug 14 2015
ORDER RE MOTION TO CLARIFY TRO AND MOTION TO SEAL. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 08/14/2015. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/14/2015)
GPO Aug 18 2015
ORDER CONCERNING BRIEFING AND HEARING SCHEDULE AND GRANTING DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A MOTION TO STRIKE AND /OR DISMISS IN EXCESS OF THE PAGE LIMITS INSTANTER re 66 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages, 68 MOTION to Strike, and 69 MOTION to Dismiss Under Rules 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6). Motion Hearing reset for 10/9/2015 03:00 PM in Courtroom 2, 17th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William H. Orrick. The Court will address any issues relating to the scheduling of all motions at the discovery hearing on Friday, if one is requested. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 08/18/2015. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/18/2015)
GPO Aug 20 2015
ORDER re 75 Corrected Stipulation For Shortening Briefing Schedule on Defendants' 61 MOTION for Clarification of TRO. Responses due by 8/25/2015. Replies due by 8/28/2015. Motion Hearing set for 9/1/2015 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2, 17th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William H. Orrick. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 08/20/2015. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/20/2015)
GPO Aug 25 2015
ORDER re 83 STIPULATION Regarding Discovery Schedule, Motion Schedule, and Extension of the TRO filed by National Abortion Federation. Motion Hearing set for 9/18/2015 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2, 17th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William H. Orrick. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 08/25/2015. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/25/2015)
GPO Aug 27 2015
ORDER DENYING MOTION TO STAY DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 425.16(G). Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 08/27/2015. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/27/2015)
GPO Sep 11 2015
ORDER REGARDING INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS' ASSERTION OF THEIR FIFTH AMENDMENT RIGHTS. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 09/11/2015. David Daleiden and Troy Newman shall each separately file an Assertion of Fifth Amendment Privilege document as described in this order on or before Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/11/2015)
GPO Sep 23 2015
ORDER REGARDING FIFTH AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF CORPORATE ENTITIES. Biomax and CMP do not have any Fifth Amendment rights and may not invoke the Fifth Amendment in this case. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 09/23/2015. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/23/2015)
GPO Oct 02 2015
ORDER RE CONGRESSIONAL SUBPOENA - If plaintiff NAF wants to file a response to defendants' October 2, 2015 152 Letter regarding compliance with the Congressional subpoena, it must do so on or before Monday October 5, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 10/2/2015. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/2/2015)
GPO Oct 06 2015
ORDER RE CONGRESSIONAL SUBPOENA re 152 Letter filed by David Daleiden and 154 Letter filed by National Abortion Federation. Prior to responding to the Congressional subpoena, defendant CMP shall deliver to counsel for NAF and to the Court a true and correct copy of everything defendant will provide to Congress, including all video footage, documents and communications described in the subpoena. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 10/6/2015. (jmd, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/6/2015)
GPO Oct 16 2015
ORDER ON PENDING DISCOVERY DISPUTES. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 10/16/2015. Supplemental production and briefs are due before 4:30 p.m. October 23, 2015. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/16/2015)
GPO Oct 30 2015
ORDER REGARDING SCOPE OF STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER, DISCOVERY RESPONSES AND DISCLOSED MATERIALS by Judge William H. Orrick re: 173 Motion for Clarification. (jmd, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/30/2015)
GPO Nov 02 2015
ORDER re 185 October 30, 2015 Order. Daleidin shall file a response to NAF's October 22, 2015 letter, not to exceed two pages, by 12:00 p.m. Tuesday November 3, 2015. The deposition authorized by the Court's October 30, 2015 Order shall not take place before the Court issues a further order, although service and scheduling may continue if underway. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 11/2/2015. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/2/2015)
GPO Nov 20 2015
ORDER granting 239 STIPULATION to adjust briefing schedule re 222 MOTION for Order to Show Cause. Responses due by 12/3/2015. Replies due by 12/10/2015.Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 11/20/2015. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/20/2015)
GPO Dec 09 2015
ORDER REGARDING ORAL ARGUMENT ON DECEMBER 18, 2015 as to 222 MOTION for Order to Show Cause and 225 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Motion Hearing set for 12/18/2015 advanced to 09:00 AM in Courtroom 2, 17th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William H. Orrick. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 12/9/2015. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/9/2015)
GPO Dec 30 2016
***REPLACED BY 325 Order Granting Motion to File Under Seal***ORDER RE DECLARATIONS. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 12/30/201. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/30/2015) Modified on 1/12/2016 (jmdS, COURT STAFF).
GPO Jan 15 2016
Judicial Referral for Purpose of Determining Relationship of Cases re 16-cv-236. Signed by Judge Kandis A. Westmore on 01/15/2016. (kawlc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/15/2016)
GPO Jan 22 2016
ORDER granting 342 MOTION to Shorten Time for briefing as to 341 MOTION to Modify TRO to Allow Specified Recordings to be Filed as Part of Amicus Brief. Responses due by 1/26/2016. No reply shall be filed. No hearing shall be conducted unless noticed separately. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 01/22/2016. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/22/2016) Modified on 1/22/2016 to reflect that the order was not stipulated. (jmdS, OURT STAFF).
GPO Feb 05 2016
ORDER GRANTING 225 MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 02/05/2016. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/5/2016)
GPO Feb 16 2016
ORDER RE SECOND MOTION TO QUASH by Hon. William H. Orrick granting 230 Motion to Quash. Mr. Johnson's motion to quash is GRANTED without prejudice. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/16/2016)
GPO Apr 19 2016
Order by Hon. William H. Orrick granting 368 Stipulation to Extend National Abortion Federation's Deadline to Challenge State Subpoenas. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/19/2016)
GPO May 23 2016
ORDER regarding 371 STIPULATION to Extend National Abortion Federation (NAF's) Deadline to Challenge State Subpoenas. NAF may have until JUNE 20, 2016 to either (1) complete its meet-and-confer discussions with the Arizona Attorney General and/or the Louisiana Inspector General or (2) initiate litigation concerning the subpoenas Telephone Conference set for 6/14/2016 03:30 PM before Hon. William H. Orrick. Counsel wishing to participate in the telephone conference should make arrangements to do so with the Courtroom Deputy. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 05/23/2016. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/23/2016)
GPO Jun 15 2016
ORDER ON STIPULATION TO EXTEND DEADLINE TO CHALLENGE STATE SUBPOENAS re 371 STIPULATION. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 06/15/2016. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/15/2016)
GPO May 25 2017
ORDER DIRECTING COMPLIANCE WITH PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE CONTEMPT - Hearing set for 6/14/2017 02:00 PM. Plaintiffs' response in support of contempt allegations shall be filed by May 31, 2017. Defense and Criminal Counsel Responses due by 6/7/2017. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 05/25/2017. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/25/2017)
GPO Jun 26 2017
Order re 428 Motion for Disqualification. Signed by Judge James Donato on 6/26/2017.
GPO Jul 17 2017
ORDER OF CIVIL CONTEMPT - 416,437,433,442,462 Motions Seal. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 07/17/2017. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/17/2017)
GPO Aug 31 2017
ORDER SETTING AMOUNT OF CIVIL CONTEMPT SANCTIONS. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 08/31/2017. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/31/2017)
GPO Aug 22 2018
ORDER granting 554 STIPULATION Regarding Briefing Schedule as to 547 MOTION Motion to Dissolve or Modify the Preliminary Injunction, and Motion for Clarification. Responses due by 9/17/2018. Replies due by 9/24/2018. Motion Hearing set for 10/3/2018 02:00 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 02, 17th Floor before Judge William H. Orrick. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 08/22/2018. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/22/2018)
GPO Nov 07 2018
ORDER ON PENDING MOTIONS by Judge William H. Orrick denying 544,545 Motions to Dismiss and 546 Motion to Strike. 547 Motion to dissolve, modify, or clarify the Preliminary Injunction is DENIED, without prejudice to defendants seeking expedited relief under Civil Local Rule 7-11 based upon rulings of Judge Hite with respect to use of the Preliminary Injunction materials in the state court proceedings. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/7/2018)
GPO Dec 16 2020
ORDER granting 686 STIPULATON FOR (i) EXTENSION OF PAGE LIMITS, AND (ii) EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S 665 MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT. Responses due by 1/6/2021. Replies due by 2/5/2021. Motion Hearing set for 2/17/2021 02:00 PM via Videoconference before Judge William H. Orrick. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 12/16/2020. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/16/2020)
GPO May 20 2021
ORDER granting 729 STIPULATION to reset deadlines re 727 MOTION for Attorney Fees. Responses due by 6/15/2021. Replies due by 6/29/2021. (Hearing remains set for 7/14/2021 at 2:00 p.m. Signed by Judge William H. Orrick on 05/20/2021. (jmdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/20/2021)
GPO Dec 23 2021
ORDER ON 727 MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES by Judge William H. Orrick 3:15-cv-03522-WHO. Associated Cases: 3:15-cv-03522-WHO, 3:16-cv-00236-WHO, 3:19-mc-80042-WHO, 3:20-cv-07978-WHO. (jmd, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/23/2021)

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871 871 order Order on Administrative Motion to File Under Seal Mon 06/03 1:41 PM
Order by Judge William H. Orrick denying 827 Administrative Motion to File Under Seal in light of Order at Dkt. No. 866. These filings will be unsealed. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (COURT STAFF)
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870 870 order Order on Administrative Motion to File Under Seal Mon 06/03 1:40 PM
Order by Judge William H. Orrick denying 838 Administrative Motion to File Under Seal in light of Order at Dkt. No. 866. These filings will be unsealed. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (COURT STAFF)
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869 869 order Order on Administrative Motion to File Under Seal Mon 06/03 1:38 PM
Order by Judge William H. Orrick denying 848 Administrative Motion to File Under Seal in light of Order at Dkt. No. 866. These filings will be unsealed. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (COURT STAFF)
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