NetChoice, LLC v. Bonta

5:22-cv-08861 | California Northern District Court

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Division San Jose
Judge Judge Beth Labson Freeman
Filed Dec. 14, 2022
Case Flags ADRMOP
Magistrate Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi
Nature of Suit 950 Constitutionality of State Statute
Cause 42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demand None
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Case Management Statement due by 4/3/2025.
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The Court heard oral argument on January 23, 2025, and the State agreed to defer enforcement of the non-enjoined portions of the CAADCA until April 5, 2025, to allow the Court time to issue a reasoned decision.
ORDER APPROVING 140 STIPULATION REGARDING CONTINUED STAY OF ENFORCEMENT UNTIL APRIL 5, 2025.
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Initial Case Management Conference set for 4/10/2025 11:00 AM in San Jose
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3/27/2025ORDER GRANTING 144 JOINT STIPULATION REGARDING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE **AS MODIFIED BY THE COURT**. Case Management Statement due by 11/26/2025. Initial Case Management Conference set for 12/4/2025 11:00 AM in San Jose, Videoconference Only. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 3/27/2025. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/27/2025) (Entered: 03/27/2025)
3/27/2025STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Case Management Conference filed by Rob Bonta. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Liska, Kristin) (Filed on 3/27/2025) (Entered: 03/27/2025)
3/13/2025ORDER GRANTING 101 PLAINTIFF'S SECOND MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 3/13/2025. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/13/2025) (Entered: 03/13/2025)
3/13/2025ORDER GRANTING 102 , 106 , 115 , 116 , 117 MOTIONS FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEFS. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 3/13/2025. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/13/2025) (Entered: 03/13/2025)
3/4/2025ORDER APPROVING 140 STIPULATION REGARDING CONTINUED STAY OF ENFORCEMENT UNTIL APRIL 5, 2025. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 3/4/2025. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/4/2025) (Entered: 03/04/2025)
3/4/2025STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER filed by NetChoice, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sieff, Adam) (Filed on 3/4/2025) (Entered: 03/04/2025)
2/12/2025STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISION pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-3.d filed byNetChoice, LLC. (Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 2/12/2025) (Entered: 02/12/2025)
2/7/2025TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 01/23/2025 before Judge Beth Labson Freeman by Rob Bonta, for Court Reporter Lee-Anne Shortridge. (Liska, Kristin) (Filed on 2/7/2025) (Entered: 02/07/2025)
2/7/2025STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISION pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-3.d filed byNetChoice, LLC. (Related document(s) 101 ) (Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 2/7/2025) (Entered: 02/07/2025)
2/6/2025Transcript of Proceedings held on 1-23-25, before Judge Beth Labson Freeman. Court Reporter Lee-Anne Shortridge, email: lee-anne_shortridge@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. (Re 128 Transcript Order ) Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/7/2025. (Related documents(s) 128 ) (las, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/6/2025) (Entered: 02/06/2025)
1/31/2025Copy of AB 2273 filed by Rob Bonta. (Liska, Kristin) (Filed on 1/31/2025) Modified on 2/3/2025 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/31/2025)
1/31/2025Supplemental Brief Pursuant to Court's January 23 Order re 127 Order, filed by Rob Bonta. (Related document(s) 127 , 101 ) (Liska, Kristin) (Filed on 1/31/2025) Modified on 2/3/2025 (jlm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/31/2025)
1/31/2025Supplemental Brief re 127 Order, 101 Second MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed byNetChoice, LLC. (Related document(s) 127 , 101 ) (Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 1/31/2025) (Entered: 01/31/2025)
1/31/2025 ORDER GRANTING 131 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE (re attorney Bianca Chamusco). Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 1/31/2025. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/31/2025) (Entered: 01/31/2025)
1/31/2025 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20300104.) filed by NetChoice, LLC. (Chamusco, Bianca) (Filed on 1/31/2025) (Entered: 01/31/2025)
1/30/2025STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISION pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-3.d filed byNetChoice, LLC. (Related document(s) 101 ) (Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 1/30/2025) (Entered: 01/30/2025)
1/29/2025Request for Judicial Notice of Legislative History filed byNetChoice, LLC. (Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 1/29/2025) (Entered: 01/29/2025)
1/29/2025TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 01/23/2025 before Judge Beth Labson Freeman by NetChoice, LLC, for Court Reporter Lee-Anne Shortridge. (Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 1/29/2025) (Entered: 01/29/2025)
1/23/2025ORDER REQUESTING SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING BY JANUARY 31, 2025. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 1/23/2025. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/23/2025) (Entered: 01/23/2025)
1/23/2025126 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Beth Labson Freeman: Motion Hearing held on 1/23/2025 re 101 Second MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by NetChoice, LLC.
Oral Argument Heard on Motions. Matters taken under submission - Court to issue written order.
Total Time in Court: 2:47.
Court Reporter: Lee-Anne Shortridge.
Plaintiff Attorney: Ambika Kumar, Adam Sieff, David Gossett.
Defendant Attorney: Kristin Liska.
(This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (tsh, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 1/23/2025) (Entered: 01/23/2025)
1/22/2025125CLERK'S NOTICE POSTING LISTEN ONLY AUDIO ACCESS TO IN-PERSON MOTION HEARING.

Time: Jan 23, 2025 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

For Zoom Audio Access to Hearing: Dial by your location +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose) +1 415 449 4000 US (US Spanish Line) +1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose) +1 551 285 1373 US (New Jersey) +1 646 828 7666 US (New York) +1 646 964 1167 US (US Spanish Line) 833 568 8864 US Toll-free

Meeting ID: 161 049 8514 Passcode: 109709

(This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (tsh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/22/2025) (Entered: 01/22/2025)
1/21/2025STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISION pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-3.d "Second Statement of Recent Decision" filed byRob Bonta. (Related document(s) 121 , 112 , 101 ) (Liska, Kristin) (Filed on 1/21/2025) (Entered: 01/21/2025)
1/8/2025STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISION pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-3.d filed byNetChoice, LLC. (Related document(s) 101 ) (Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 1/8/2025) (Entered: 01/08/2025)
1/6/2025STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISION pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-3.d filed byRob Bonta. (Related document(s) 112 ) (Liska, Kristin) (Filed on 1/6/2025) (Entered: 01/06/2025)
1/2/2025REPLY (re 101 Second MOTION for Preliminary Injunction ) filed byNetChoice, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Christopher Ferguson ISO NetChoice's Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Supplemental))(Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 1/2/2025) (Entered: 01/02/2025)
12/20/2024ORDER SUBMITTING 102 , 106 , 115 , 116 , 117 MOTIONS FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS BRIEFS WITHOUT ORAL ARGUMENT. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 12/20/2024. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/20/2024) (Entered: 12/20/2024)
12/20/2024ORDER DIRECTING PLAINTIFF TO DELIVER CHAMBERS COPIES (re 101 ). Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 12/20/2024. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/20/2024) (Entered: 12/20/2024)
12/13/2024ORDER GRANTING 114 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE (re attorney Ariel Fox Johnson). Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 12/13/2024. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/13/2024) (Entered: 12/13/2024)
12/13/2024 MOTION to File Amicus Curiae Brief filed by Electronic Privacy Information Center. Motion Hearing set for 1/23/2025 09:00 AM in San Jose, Courtroom 3, 5th Floor before Judge Beth Labson Freeman. Responses due by 12/27/2024. Replies due by 1/3/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order)(Butler, Alan) (Filed on 12/13/2024) (Entered: 12/13/2024)
12/13/2024First MOTION to File Amicus Curiae Brief on behalf of Design Researchers and Practitioners filed by Tech Justice Law Project. Motion Hearing set for 1/23/2025 09:00 AM in San Jose, Courtroom 3, 5th Floor before Judge Beth Labson Freeman. Responses due by 12/27/2024. Replies due by 1/3/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Jain, Meetali) (Filed on 12/13/2024) (Entered: 12/13/2024)
12/13/2024 MOTION to File Amicus Curiae Brief of Common Sense Media filed by Common Sense Media. Motion Hearing set for 1/23/2025 09:00 AM in San Jose, Courtroom 3, 5th Floor before Judge Beth Labson Freeman. Responses due by 12/27/2024. Replies due by 1/3/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order Granting Motion to File Brief)(Harrow, Jason) (Filed on 12/13/2024) (Entered: 12/13/2024)
12/13/2024 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20139629.) filed by Common Sense Media. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Johnson, Ariel) (Filed on 12/13/2024) (Entered: 12/13/2024)
12/10/2024ORDER REMINDING DEFENDANT TO COMPLY WITH STANDING ORDERS (addressing 112 ). Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 12/10/2024. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/10/2024) (Entered: 12/10/2024)
12/6/2024OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 101 Second MOTION for Preliminary Injunction ) filed byRob Bonta. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kristin A. Liska (with Exhibits 1-6), # 2 Declaration of Serge Egelman, Ph.D. (with Exhibit 1), # 3 Declaration of Jenny S. Radesky, MD (with Exhibit 1))(Liska, Kristin) (Filed on 12/6/2024) (Entered: 12/06/2024)
11/22/2024ORDER APPROVING 110 JOINT STIPULATION REGARDING INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. Case Management Statement due by 4/3/2025. Initial Case Management Conference set for 4/10/2025 11:00 AM in San Jose, Videoconference Only. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 11/22/2024. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/22/2024) (Entered: 11/22/2024)
11/21/2024STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER REGARDING INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE filed by NetChoice, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sieff, Adam) (Filed on 11/21/2024) (Entered: 11/21/2024)
11/18/2024ORDER GRANTING 105 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE (re attorney J. Ryan Thompson). Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 11/18/2024. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/18/2024) (Entered: 11/19/2024)
11/18/2024ORDER GRANTING 104 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE (re attorney Thomas Veitch). Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 11/18/2024. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/18/2024) (Entered: 11/18/2024)
11/18/2024ORDER GRANTING 103 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE (re attorney Mark W. Brennan). Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 11/182024. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/18/2024) Modified on 11/19/2024 (jml, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/18/2024)
11/15/2024 MOTION for Leave to File Brief As Amici Curiae In Support Of Plaintiff filed by The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, The Woodhull Freedom Foundation, Chamber of Progress, LGBT Tech Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amici Curiae Brief, # 2 Proposed Order)(Norris, Trenton) (Filed on 11/15/2024) (Entered: 11/15/2024)
11/15/2024 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20056085.) filed by Chamber of Progress, LGBT Tech Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Thompson, James) (Filed on 11/15/2024) (Entered: 11/15/2024)
11/15/2024ADR Clerks Notice re: Non-Compliance with Court Order. The parties have failed to file an ADR Certification as required by the Initial Case Management Scheduling Order. Counsel shall comply promptly with the requirements of ADR L.R. 3-5(b) and shall file the ADR Certification. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/15/2024) (Entered: 11/15/2024)
11/15/2024 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20056047.) filed by Chamber of Progress, LGBT Tech Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Veitch, Thomas) (Filed on 11/15/2024) (Entered: 11/15/2024)
11/15/2024 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20056016.) filed by Chamber of Progress, LGBT Tech Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Brennan, Mark) (Filed on 11/15/2024) (Entered: 11/15/2024)
11/8/2024 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief filed by International Center for Law & Economics. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order)(Adams, Ian) (Filed on 11/8/2024) (Entered: 11/08/2024)
11/1/2024Second MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by NetChoice, LLC. Motion Hearing set for 1/23/2025 09:00 AM in San Jose, Courtroom 3, 5th Floor before Judge Beth Labson Freeman. Responses due by 12/6/2024. Replies due by 1/2/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix to Second Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Proposed Order and Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, # 3 Declaration of Bartlett Cleland ISO Second Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 4 Declaration of Christopher Ferguson ISO Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 5 Declaration (Supplemental) of Michael Masnick ISO Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 6 Declaration (Supplemental) of Denise Paolucci ISO Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 7 Declaration of David Gossett ISO NetChoice's Motion for Second Preliminary Injunction)(Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 11/1/2024) (Entered: 11/01/2024)
11/1/2024AMENDED COMPLAINT against Rob Bonta. Filed by NetChoice, LLC. (Sieff, Adam) (Filed on 11/1/2024) (Entered: 11/01/2024)
11/1/2024ORDER ON AMENDED COMPLAINT **AS MODIFIED BY THE COURT** (addressing [ 98 ). Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 11/1/2024. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/1/2024) (Entered: 11/01/2024)
10/31/2024STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER TO AMEND COMPLAINT filed by NetChoice, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order)(Sieff, Adam) (Filed on 10/31/2024) (Entered: 10/31/2024)
9/25/2024Set Hearing Date and Deadlines: re 97 Order on Stipulation.
Opening Brief due November 1, 2024, Response due by December 6, Reply due by January 2, 2025. Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 1/23/2025 09:00 AM before Judge Beth Labson Freeman.
(tsh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/25/2024) (Entered: 09/25/2024)
9/24/2024ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE AND ENLARGING PAGE LIMITS **AS MODIFIED BY THE COURT** (approving 96 ). Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 9/24/2024. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/24/2024) (Entered: 09/24/2024)
9/23/2024STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Proposing Briefing Schedule and Enlargement of Page Limits filed by NetChoice, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sieff, Adam) (Filed on 9/23/2024) Modified on 9/24/2024 (jml, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/23/2024)
9/19/202495 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Beth Labson Freeman: Status Conference held on 9/19/2024.
Zoom Recording: 10:00 - 10:30.
Plaintiff Attorney: Adam Sieff, David Gossett, Bob Corn-Revere, Ambika Kumar.
Defendant Attorney: Kristin Liska.
(This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (tsh, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 9/19/2024) (Entered: 09/19/2024)
9/16/202494CLERK'S NOTICE CONVERTING STATUS CONFERENCE TO ZOOM WEBINAR CONFERENCE and NOTICE OF REQUIRED REGISTRATION.

Status Conference set for 9/19/2024 10:00 AM before Judge Beth Labson Freeman will be held via a Zoom webinar.

Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/blf

Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at blfcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 9/18/2024, at 12:00 PM PST.

General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.

Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/

(This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (tsh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/16/2024) (Entered: 09/16/2024)
9/9/2024ORDER DENYING 89 JOINT STIPULATION; AND SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. Status Conference set for 9/19/2024 10:00 AM in San Jose, Videoconference Only before Judge Beth Labson Freeman. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 9/9/2024. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/9/2024) (Entered: 09/09/2024)
9/9/2024MANDATE of USCA as to 75 Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit, filed by Rob Bonta (jml, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/9/2024) (Entered: 09/09/2024)
9/4/2024Corrected USCA Opinion, Affirmed, as to 75 Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit filed by Rob Bonta. (cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/4/2024) Modified on 9/4/2024 (cjl, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/04/2024)
9/3/2024ORDER ADVISING THAT THE COURT WILL RULE ON 89 THE PARTIES' JOINT STIPULATION ONCE THE MANDATE ISSUES. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 9/3/2024. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/3/2024) (Entered: 09/03/2024)
8/28/2024Stipulation and Proposed Order -Proposing Briefing Schedule and Enlargement of Page Limits filed by NetChoice, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sieff, Adam) (Filed on 8/28/2024) Modified on 8/29/2024 (anj, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 08/28/2024)
8/16/2024USCA Opinion Affirmed and Vacated as to 75 Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit, filed by Rob Bonta (jml, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/16/2024) (Entered: 08/16/2024)
7/26/2024ORDER GRANTING 86 STIPULATED REQUEST TO CONTINUE INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE, AS MODIFIED BY THE COURT. Case Management Statement due by 11/27/2024. Initial Case Management Conference set for 12/5/2024 11:00 AM in San Jose, Videoconference Only. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 7/26/2024. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/26/2024) (Entered: 07/26/2024)
7/25/2024STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Initial Case Management Conference filed by NetChoice, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 7/25/2024) Modified on 7/26/2024 (jml, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/25/2024)
7/19/202485ADR Clerks Notice re: Non-Compliance with Court Order. The parties have failed to file an ADR Certification as required by the Initial Case Management Scheduling Order. Counsel shall comply promptly with the requirements of ADR L.R. 3-5(b) and shall file the ADR Certification. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/19/2024) (Entered: 07/19/2024)
3/28/2024ORDER **AS MODIFIED BY THE COURT** (granting 83 ). Case Management Statement due by 8/1/2024. Initial Case Management Conference set for 8/8/2024 11:00 AM in San Jose, Courtroom 1, 5th Floor. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 3/28/2024. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/28/2024) (Entered: 03/28/2024)
3/27/2024STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Initial Case Management Conference filed by NetChoice, LLC and Rob Bonta. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 3/27/2024) Modified on 3/28/2024 (jml, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/27/2024)
2/15/2024NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel by Kristin A. Liska (Liska, Kristin) (Filed on 2/15/2024) (Entered: 02/15/2024)
11/29/2023ORDER APPROVING 79 STIPULATION TO CONTINUE INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. Case Management Statement due by 3/28/2024. Initial Case Management Conference set for 4/4/2024 11:00 AM in San Jose, Videoconference Only. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 11/29/2023. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/29/2023) (Entered: 11/29/2023)
11/29/202380 CLERK'S NOTICE CONVERTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE TO ZOOM WEBINAR CONFERENCE and NOTICE OF REQUIRED REGISTRATION.

Initial Case Management Conference set for 12/8/2023 2:30 PM before Judge Beth Labson Freeman will be held via a Zoom webinar.

Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/blf

Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at blfcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 12/6/2023, at 12:00 PM PST.

General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.

Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/

(This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (tsh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/29/2023) (Entered: 11/29/2023)
11/28/2023STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Initial Case Management Conference filed by NetChoice, LLC and Rob Bonta. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 11/28/2023) Modified on 11/29/2023 (jml, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/28/2023)
11/17/2023ORDER RESETTING INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE FROM DECEMBER 7, 2023 TO DECEMBER 8, 2023. Initial Case Management Conference set for 12/8/2023 02:30 PM in San Jose, Videoconference Only. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 11/17/2023. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/17/2023) (Entered: 11/17/2023)
11/7/2023Transcript Designation Form for proceedings held on 07/27/2023 before Judge Beth Labson Freeman, (Watson, Elizabeth) (Filed on 11/7/2023) (Entered: 11/07/2023)
10/23/2023USCA Case Number 23-2969 Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for 75 Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit filed by Rob Bonta. (cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/23/2023) (Entered: 10/23/2023)
10/18/2023NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Rob Bonta. Appeal of Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction 74 (Appeal fee of $505 receipt number ACANDC-18750654 paid.) (Attachments: # 1 Representation Statement)(Watson, Elizabeth) (Filed on 10/18/2023) (Entered: 10/18/2023)
9/18/2023ORDER GRANTING 29 MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 9/18/2023. (mdllc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/18/2023) (Entered: 09/18/2023)
9/18/2023ORDER GRANTING 33 , 34 , 42 , 45 , 52 , 53 , 56 MOTIONS FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEFS. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 9/18/2023. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/18/2023) (Entered: 09/18/2023)
9/14/2023Statement of Recent Decision by NetChoice, LLC. (Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 9/14/2023) (Entered: 09/14/2023)
8/31/2023Supplemental Brief re 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed byNetChoice, LLC. (Related document(s) 29 ) (Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 8/31/2023) (Entered: 08/31/2023)
8/15/2023Supplemental Brief on Scrutiny and Severability filed byRob Bonta. (Watson, Elizabeth) (Filed on 8/15/2023) (Entered: 08/15/2023)
8/14/2023TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 7/27/2023 before Judge Beth Labson Freeman for Court Reporter Summer Fisher. (sp, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/14/2023) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
8/8/2023TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 7/27/2023 before Judge Beth Labson Freeman by Chamber of Progress, IP Justice, LGBT Tech Institute, for Court Reporter Summer Fisher. (Eby, Christopher) (Filed on 8/8/2023) (Entered: 08/08/2023)
8/3/2023TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 7/27/23 before Judge Beth Labson Freeman for Court Reporter Summer Fisher. (sp, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/3/2023) (Entered: 08/03/2023)
8/1/2023Transcript of Proceedings held on 07/27/2023, before Judge Beth Labson Freeman. Court Reporter/Transcriber Summer Fisher, telephone number summer_fisher@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. (Re 62 Transcript Order ) Redaction Request due 8/22/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/1/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/30/2023. (Related documents(s) 62 ) (Fisher, Summer) (Filed on 8/1/2023) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
8/1/2023TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 7/27/2023 before Judge Beth Labson Freeman for Court Reporter Summer Fisher. (sp, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/1/2023) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
7/31/2023TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 07/27/2023 before Judge Beth Labson Freeman by Rob Bonta, for Court Reporter Summer Fisher. (Watson, Elizabeth) (Filed on 7/31/2023) (Entered: 07/31/2023)
7/31/2023TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 7/27/2023 before Judge Beth Labson Freeman for Court Reporter Summer Fisher. (sp, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/31/2023) (Entered: 07/31/2023)
7/31/2023TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 7/27/2023 before Judge Beth Labson Freeman by NetChoice, LLC, for Court Reporter Summer Fisher. (Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 7/31/2023) (Entered: 07/31/2023)
7/27/202361 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Beth Labson Freeman: Motion Hearing held on 7/27/2023 re 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by NetChoice, LLC.
Total Time in Court: 2:25.
Court Reporter: Summer Fisher.
Plaintiff Attorney: Ambika Kumar, Adam Sieff, David Gossett.
Defendant Attorney: Elizabeth Watson, Anya Binsacca, Nicole Kau.
(This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (tsh, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 7/27/2023) (Entered: 07/27/2023)
5/19/2023REPLY (re 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction ) filed byNetChoice, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Adam Sieff ISO Reply For Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Adam Sieff, # 3 Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Adam Sieff, # 4 Exhibit 3 to Declaration of Adam Sieff, # 5 Exhibit 4 to Declaration of Adam Sieff, # 6 Exhibit 5 to Declaration of Adam Sieff, # 7 Exhibit 6 to Declaration of Adam Sieff, # 8 Exhibit 7 to Declaration of Adam Sieff)(Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 5/19/2023) (Entered: 05/19/2023)
5/18/2023NOTICE of Change of Address by Robert Corn-Revere (Corn-Revere, Robert) (Filed on 5/18/2023) (Entered: 05/18/2023)
5/15/2023ORDER GRANTING 55 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE (re attorney Samantha C. Hamilton). Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 5/15/2023.(blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/15/2023) (Entered: 05/15/2023)
5/15/2023ORDER GRANTING 54 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE (re attorney Dana R. Green). Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 5/15/2023. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/15/2023) (Entered: 05/15/2023)
5/15/2023 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Plaintiff filed by Student Press Law Center, The New York Times Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Brief of Amici Curiae The New York Times Company and Student Press Law Center in Support of Plaintiff, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Green, Dana) (Filed on 5/15/2023) (Entered: 05/15/2023)
5/15/2023 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18265481.) filed by Student Press Law Center, The New York Times Company. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of admission)(Hamilton, Samantha) (Filed on 5/15/2023) (Entered: 05/15/2023)
5/15/2023 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18265342.) filed by The New York Times Company, Student Press Law Center. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing)(Green, Dana) (Filed on 5/15/2023) (Entered: 05/15/2023)
4/28/2023Unopposed Motion to File as Amici Curiae in Support of Defendant filed by Fairplay, The Public Health Advocacy Institute, Childrens Advocacy Institute, Center for Humane Technology, Spark and Stitch, Accountable Tech, Center for Digital Democracy, Design It For Us, North Carolina Young Peoples Alliance, Encode Justice, Civics Unplugged, Archewell Foundation, 5 Rights Foundation, Ek, Common Sense Media, Ultraviolet. Responses due by 5/12/2023. Replies due by 5/19/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Garrett, Laura) (Filed on 4/28/2023) Modified on 5/1/2023 (cjl, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 04/28/2023)
4/28/2023 MOTION for Leave to File Amici Curiae Brief of Electronic Privacy Information Center, Reset Tech, Frances Haugen, and Former Government Officials filed by Electronic Privacy Information Center, Reset Tech. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order)(Butler, Alan) (Filed on 4/28/2023) (Entered: 04/28/2023)
4/21/2023OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 29 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction ) filed byRob Bonta. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Serge Egelman, PH.D. ISO, # 2 Exhibit A to Declaration of Serge Egelman, PH.D. ISO, # 3 Declaration of Emily Keany, Deputy Commissioner of Regulatory Policy for the Information Commissioner's Office ISO, # 4 Exhibit A to C to Declaration of Emily Keany, Deputy Commissioner of Regulatory Policy for the Information Commissioner's Office ISO, # 5 Declaration of Jenny S. Radesky, MD ISO, # 6 Exhibit A to Declaration of Jenny S. Radesky, MD ISO)(Watson, Elizabeth) (Filed on 4/21/2023) (Entered: 04/21/2023)
4/6/2023ORDER CONTINUING INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE TO DECEMBER 7, 2023 (addressing 49 ). Case Management Statement due by 11/30/2023. Initial Case Management Conference set for 12/7/2023 11:00 AM in San Jose, Videoconference Only. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 4/6/2023. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/6/2023) (Entered: 04/06/2023)
4/3/2023STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Initial Case Management Conference filed by NetChoice, LLC and Rob Bonta. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 4/3/2023) Modified on 4/4/2023 (jml, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 04/03/2023)
3/10/2023ORDER RE 46 DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO CHANGE TIME; AND RESETTING HEARING FROM JUNE 22, 2023 TO JULY 27, 2023 AT 1:30 P.M. Hearing on 29 Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction set for 7/27/2023 01:30 PM in San Jose, Courtroom 1, 5th Floor before Judge Beth Labson Freeman. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 3/10/2023. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/10/2023) (Entered: 03/10/2023)
3/10/2023OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 46 MOTION to Change Time ) filed byNetChoice, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Ambika Kumar)(Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 3/10/2023) (Entered: 03/10/2023)
3/7/2023 MOTION to Change Time filed by Rob Bonta. Opposition due by 3/11/2023. No Reply. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Elizabeth K. Watson ISO, # 2 Declaration of Anya Binsacca ISO, # 3 Proposed Order)(Watson, Elizabeth) (Filed on 3/7/2023) Modified on 3/7/2023 (tsh, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/07/2023)
3/3/2023 MOTION for Leave to File amicus curiae brief filed by Computer & Communications Industry Association. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order)(White, Lauren) (Filed on 3/3/2023) (Entered: 03/03/2023)
3/2/2023 ORDER GRANTING 41 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE (re attorney Tamra Moore). Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 3/2/2023. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/2/2023) (Entered: 03/02/2023)
3/2/2023ORDER GRANTING 40 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE (re attorney Christopher P. Eby). Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 3/2/2023. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/2/2023) (Entered: 03/02/2023)
3/1/2023 MOTION to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Chamber of Progress, IP Justice, LGBT Tech Institute. Responses due by 3/15/2023. Replies due by 3/22/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Brief of Amici Curiae Chamber of Progress, IP Justice, and LGBT Tech Institute in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Exhibit B - Proposed Order)(Eby, Christopher) (Filed on 3/1/2023) (Entered: 03/01/2023)
3/1/2023 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice of Tamra Moore ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18033981.) filed by Chamber of Progress, IP Justice, LGBT Tech Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Moore, Tamra) (Filed on 3/1/2023) (Entered: 03/01/2023)
3/1/2023 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice of Christopher P. Eby ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18033922.) filed by Chamber of Progress, IP Justice, LGBT Tech Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Eby, Christopher) (Filed on 3/1/2023) (Entered: 03/01/2023)
2/28/2023ORDER DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE RELIEF REQUESTED IN 38 DEFENDANT'S NOTICE OF UNAVAILABILITY OF COUNSEL AND REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 2/28/2023. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/28/2023) (Entered: 02/28/2023)
2/28/2023NOTICE of Unavailability of Counsel and Request for Continuance by Rob Bonta (Watson, Elizabeth) (Filed on 2/28/2023) Modified on 2/28/2023 (jml, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/28/2023)
2/27/2023ORDER GRANTING 32 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE (re attorney Kathleen E. Scott). Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 2/27/2023. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/27/2023) (Entered: 02/27/2023)
2/27/2023ORDER GRANTING 31 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE (re attorney Megan L. Brown). Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 2/27/2023. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/27/2023) (Entered: 02/27/2023)
2/27/2023ORDER GRANTING 30 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE (re attorney Boyd Garriott). Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 2/27/2023. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/27/2023) (Entered: 02/27/2023)
2/24/2023 MOTION to File Amicus Curiae Brief filed by Eric Goldman. Responses due by 3/10/2023. Replies due by 3/17/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Brief of Professor Eric Goldman as Amicus Curiae in Support of Plaintiff, # 2 Proposed Order)(Harrison, Lindsay) (Filed on 2/24/2023) (Entered: 02/24/2023)
2/24/2023 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and to Appear as Amicus Curiae (Unopposed) filed by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Amicus Brief of the Chamber of Commerce, # 2 Proposed Order)(Dunn, Robert) (Filed on 2/24/2023) (Entered: 02/24/2023)
2/23/2023 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice (amicus) ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18013883.) filed by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Scott, Kathleen) (Filed on 2/23/2023) (Entered: 02/23/2023)
2/23/2023 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice (amicus) ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18013831.) filed by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Brown, Megan) (Filed on 2/23/2023) (Entered: 02/23/2023)
2/23/2023 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice (amicus) ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-18013573.) filed by Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Garriott, Boyd) (Filed on 2/23/2023) (Entered: 02/23/2023)
2/17/2023 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by NetChoice, LLC. Motion Hearing set for 6/22/2023 09:00 AM in San Jose, Courtroom 3, 5th Floor before Judge Beth Labson Freeman. Responses due by 4/21/2023. Replies due by 5/19/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Ambika Kumar, # 2 Exhibit 1 to Kumar Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 2 to Kumar Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 3 to Kumar Declaration, # 5 Exhibit 4 to Kumar Declaration, # 6 Exhibit 5 to Kumar Declaration, # 7 Exhibit 6 to Kumar Declaration, # 8 Exhibit 7 to Kumar Declaration, # 9 Exhibit 8 to Kumar Declaration, # 10 Exhibit 9 to Kumar Declaration, # 11 Exhibit 10 to Kumar Declaration, # 12 Exhibit 11 to Kumar Declaration, # 13 Exhibit 12 to Kumar Declaration, # 14 Exhibit 13 to Kumar Declaration, # 15 Exhibit 14 to Kumar Declaration, # 16 Exhibit 15 to Kumar Declaration, # 17 Exhibit 16 to Kumar Declaration, # 18 Exhibit 17 to Kumar Declaration, # 19 Exhibit 18 to Kumar Declaration, # 20 Exhibit 19 to Kumar Declaration, # 21 Declaration of Carl Szabo, # 22 Declaration of Giancarlo Cairella, # 23 Exhibit 1 to Cairella Declaration, # 24 Exhibit 2 to Cairella Declaration, # 25 Declaration of Libby Roin, # 26 Exhibit 1 to Roin Declaration, # 27 Exhibit 2 to Roin Declaration, # 28 Declaration of Denise Paolucci, # 29 Declaration of Michael Masnick, # 30 Declaration of Stacie D. Rumenap, # 31 Proposed Order)(Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 2/17/2023) (Entered: 02/17/2023)
1/29/2023Set Deadlines: Plaintiffs motion for preliminary injunction is due on February 17, 2023 and is limited to 30 pages; Defendants response is due on April 21, 2023 and is limited to 30 pages; Plaintiffs reply is due on May 19, 2023 and is limited to 17 pages.
(tsh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/29/2023) (Entered: 01/29/2023)
1/26/2023ORDER GRANTING IN PART 27 STIPULATED REQUEST TO SET BRIEFING SCHEDULE AND ENLARGE PAGE LIMITS. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 1/26/2023. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/26/2023) (Entered: 01/26/2023)
1/24/2023Joint Stipulation Proposing Briefing Schedule and Enlargement of Page Limits filed by NetChoice, LLC, Rob Bonta. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 1/24/2023) Modified on 1/25/2023 (cjl, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/24/2023)
1/6/202326 CLERK'S NOTICE RESETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AFTER REASSIGNMENT.
Case Management Statement due by 4/6/2023. Initial Case Management Conference set for 4/13/2023 11:00 AM in San Jose, Courtroom 1, 5th Floor. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)
(tsh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/6/2023) (Entered: 01/06/2023)
1/5/2023ORDER APPROVING 23 JOINT STIPULATION REGARDING EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 1/5/2023. (blflc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/5/2023) (Entered: 01/05/2023)
1/5/2023NOTICE of Appearance by Nicole Juliet Kau (Kau, Nicole) (Filed on 1/5/2023) (Entered: 01/05/2023)
1/5/2023STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Extension of Time for Defendant to Respond to Complaint filed by Rob Bonta and NetChoice, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Watson, Elizabeth) (Filed on 1/5/2023) Modified on 1/5/2023 (jml, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/05/2023)
1/5/2023ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned using a proportionate, random, and blind system pursuant to General Order No. 44 to Judge Beth Labson Freeman for all further proceedings. Notice: The assigned judge participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order No. 65 and http://cand.uscourts.gov/cameras. Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi remains as referral judge assigned to case. Reassignment Order signed by Clerk on 1/5/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording)(bw, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/5/2023) (Entered: 01/05/2023)
1/4/202321CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because either (1) a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge, or (2) time is of the essence in deciding a pending judicial action for which the necessary consents to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction have not been secured. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (amk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/4/2023) (Entered: 01/04/2023)
1/4/2023CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by NetChoice, LLC.. (Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 1/4/2023) (Entered: 01/04/2023)
1/4/2023CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Rob Bonta.. (Watson, Elizabeth) (Filed on 1/4/2023) (Entered: 01/04/2023)
12/27/2022NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth K Watson (Watson, Elizabeth) (Filed on 12/27/2022) (Entered: 12/27/2022)
12/21/202217CLERK'S NOTICE Re: Consent or Declination: Plaintiffs/Defendants shall file a consent or declination to proceed before a magistrate judge. Note that any party is free to withhold consent to proceed before a magistrate judge without adverse substantive consequences. The forms are available at: http://cand.uscourts.gov/civilforms. Consent/Declination due by 1/4/2023. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. T here is no document associated with this entry.) (amk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/21/2022) (Entered: 12/21/2022)
12/21/2022SUMMONS Returned Executed by NetChoice, LLC. Rob Bonta served on 12/15/2022, answer due 1/5/2023. (Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 12/21/2022) (Entered: 12/21/2022)
12/19/2022Certificate of Interested Entities by NetChoice, LLC identifying Other Affiliate Wing, Other Affiliate Google, Other Affiliate Expedia, Inc., Other Affiliate Alibaba.com, Other Affiliate VeriSign, Other Affiliate Etsy Inc., Other Affiliate AOL, Other Affiliate eBay, Other Affiliate Turo, Other Affiliate Twitter, Other Affiliate Airbnb, Other Affiliate Yahoo!, Other Affiliate Lime, Other Affiliate Meta, Other Affiliate Fluid Truck, Other Affiliate HomeAway, Other Affiliate Hotels.com, Other Affiliate Lyft, Other Affiliate Nextdoor, Other Affiliate Oath, Other Affiliate OfferUp, Other Affiliate Orbitz, Other Affiliate PayPal, Other Affiliate Pinterest, Other Affiliate StubHub, Other Affiliate Swimply, Other Affiliate TikTok, Other Affiliate TravelTech, Other Affiliate Travelocity, Other Affiliate Trivago, Other Affiliate VRBO, Other Affiliate VSBLTY, Other Affiliate Waymo, Other Affiliate Amazon.com for NetChoice, LLC. (Sieff, Adam) (Filed on 12/19/2022) (Entered: 12/19/2022)
12/15/2022ORDER Granting 8 Application for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice for Meenakshi Krishnan, Counsel for Plaintiff NetChoice LLC. Signed by Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi on 12/15/2022. (amk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/15/2022) (Entered: 12/15/2022)
12/15/2022ORDER Granting 6 Application for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice for Robert Corn-Revere. Signed by Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi on 12/15/2022. (amk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/15/2022) (Entered: 12/15/2022)
12/15/2022ORDER Granting 5 Application for Admission of Attorney for Pro Hac Vice for David Gossett, Counsel for Plaintiff Netchoice, LLC. Signed by Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi. (amk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/15/2022) (Entered: 12/15/2022)
12/15/2022ORDER Granting 4 Application for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice for Ambika, Kumar, Counsel for Plaintiff NetChoice, LLC. Signed by Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi on 12/15/2022. (amk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/15/2022) (Entered: 12/15/2022)
12/15/2022Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 3/7/2023. Initial Case Management Conference set for 3/14/2023 01:30 PM in San Jose, Courtroom 2, 5th Floor. (jml, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/15/2022) (Entered: 12/15/2022)
12/15/2022Summons Issued as to Rob Bonta. (jml, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/15/2022) (Entered: 12/15/2022)
12/14/2022Electronic filing error. Filer did not add all interested parties when prompted. Re-file this document in its entirety and when prompted, enter all affiliates or corporate parents . Re: 3 Certificate of Interested Entities filed by NetChoice, LLC (jml, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/14/2022) (Entered: 12/15/2022)
12/14/2022 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-17822658.) filed by NetChoice, LLC. (Krishnan, Meenakshi) (Filed on 12/14/2022) (Entered: 12/14/2022)
12/14/20227Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi.

Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.

Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. (jrs, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/14/2022) (Entered: 12/14/2022)

12/14/2022 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-17820516.) filed by NetChoice, LLC. (Corn-Revere, Robert) (Filed on 12/14/2022) (Entered: 12/14/2022)
12/14/2022 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice David Gossett ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-17820457.) filed by NetChoice, LLC. (Gossett, David) (Filed on 12/14/2022) (Entered: 12/14/2022)
12/14/2022 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 317, receipt number ACANDC-17819607.) filed by NetChoice, LLC. (Kumar, Ambika) (Filed on 12/14/2022) (Entered: 12/14/2022)
12/14/2022Certificate of Interested Entities by NetChoice, LLC (Sieff, Adam) (Filed on 12/14/2022) (Entered: 12/14/2022)
12/14/2022Proposed Summons. (Sieff, Adam) (Filed on 12/14/2022) (Entered: 12/14/2022)
12/14/2022COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against Rob Bonta ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ACANDC-17819349.). Filed byNetChoice, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Sieff, Adam) (Filed on 12/14/2022) (Entered: 12/14/2022)