McCaleb v. Long

3:22-cv-00439 | Tennessee Middle District Court

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Division Nashville
Judge Judge Eli J. Richardson
Filed June 13, 2022
Case Flags CASE-REFERRED and FRENSLEY
Magistrate Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley
Nature of Suit 440 Civil Rights - Other
Cause 42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demand None
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Filing Date # Docket Text
11/20/2024Order Dismissing Case
11/20/2024MEMORANDUM OPINION OF THE COURT. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 11/20/2024. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg)
4/9/2024Order on Motion to Continue
1/9/2024Order, 1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
12/16/2023Summary Judgment
12/15/2023Summary Judgment
11/30/2023Compel
11/27/2023Continue
11/22/2023Quash
10/3/2023Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery
10/2/2023Extension of Time to Complete Discovery
8/9/2023Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File
7/25/2023Extension of Time to File Document
5/3/2023Order Setting Case for Trial
5/3/2023Case Management Order
4/6/2023Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
4/6/2023Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney
4/5/2023Extension of Time to File Answer
3/24/2023~Util - Set Hearings, Order
3/23/2023Substitute Attorney
3/22/2023Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction
3/22/2023~Util - Terminate Motions, Preliminary Injunction, Order
3/22/2023MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 3/22/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ln)
9/8/2022Order on Motion to Stay
8/9/2022Reset Hearing: Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone is reset for 9/19/2022 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley. (mg) (Entered: 08/09/2022)
8/9/2022ORDER: Pending before the Court is the Defendant's Motion to Postpone the Initial Case Management Conference and Stay Discovery. Docket No. 29 . In order for the Court to consider the motion to stay and allow for it to be fully briefed the Initial Case Management Conference is continued and reset for September 19, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. by telephone. The Parties shall call 1-877-336-1831 at the appointed time, and when prompted for the access code, enter 7039387# to participate in the Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 8/9/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg) (Entered: 08/09/2022)
8/8/2022PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER Joint Proposed Order Filed by the Parties filed by Dan McCaleb. (Dougherty, Buck) (Entered: 08/08/2022)
8/8/2022MEMORANDUM in Support of 29 MOTION to Stay filed by Michelle Long . (Kleinfelter, Janet) (Entered: 08/08/2022)
8/8/2022 MOTION to Stay by Michelle Long. (Kleinfelter, Janet) (Entered: 08/08/2022)
8/4/2022REPLY in Support re 24 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Michelle Long. (Kleinfelter, Janet) Modified on 8/5/2022 (mg). (Entered: 08/04/2022)
7/28/2022RESPONSE in Opposition re 24 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Plaintiff's Response filed by Dan McCaleb. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2022-2023 State Budget)(Dougherty, Buck) (Entered: 07/28/2022)
7/21/2022REPLY to Response to re 20 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Plaintiff's Reply filed by Dan McCaleb. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Supplemental Declaration Dan McCaleb, # 2 Exhibit May 20, 2016 Notice of Public Meeting, # 3 Exhibit TCA 16-3-601 Current Advisory Commission)(Dougherty, Buck) (Entered: 07/21/2022)
7/14/2022MEMORANDUM in Support of 24 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Michelle Long . (Kleinfelter, Janet) (Entered: 07/14/2022)
7/14/2022RESPONSE in Opposition re 20 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Michelle Long. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit R. Harmon Supp. Declaration)(Kleinfelter, Janet) (Entered: 07/14/2022)
7/14/2022 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Michelle Long. (Kleinfelter, Janet) (Entered: 07/14/2022)
7/13/202222ORDER granting 21 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for James McQuaid to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda Hill, Clerk of Court, on 07/13/2022. (lh) (Entered: 07/13/2022)
7/13/2022Appear Pro Hac Vice
7/5/2022 MOTION for attorney James McQuaid to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3623109) by Dan McCaleb. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Dougherty, Buck) (Entered: 07/05/2022)
6/30/2022 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Dan McCaleb. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Declaration of Dan McCaleb, # 2 Attachment Memorandum of Law)(Dougherty, Buck) (Entered: 06/30/2022)
6/30/2022AMENDED COMPLAINT For Declaratory And Injunctive Relief against Michelle Long, filed by Dan McCaleb.(Dougherty, Buck) (Entered: 06/30/2022)
6/30/2022SUMMONS returned executed by Dan McCaleb. Michelle Long served on 6/30/2022. (Dougherty, Buck) (Entered: 06/30/2022)
6/27/2022ORDER: This case is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for customized case management in accordance with Local Rule 16.01 and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A). This case shall be set for trial upon completion of the initial case management conference by order of the District Court in accordance with the procedures of Local Rule 16.01. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 6/27/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg) (Entered: 06/27/2022)
6/16/2022ORDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 65.01(e), this case is returned to Judge Eli Richardson. Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 6/16/2022. (mg) (Entered: 06/16/2022)
6/15/2022ORDER: The Court held a hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction ("Motion") (Doc. No. 5 ) on June 14, 2022. Based on Defendant's representations during the hearing, both parties agreed injunctive relief is unnecessary at this time. The Court withheld its decision pending its review of a document it directed Defendant to file under seal following the hearing. Defendant filed the document (Doc. No. 12 ), and the Court has reviewed it. The Court agrees with the parties that injunctive relief is presently unnecessary. Accordingly, the Motion (Doc. No. 5 ) is DENIED. Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 6/15/2022. (mg) (Entered: 06/15/2022)
6/15/2022ORDER: Defendant's Motion to File Document Ex Parte and Under Seal (Doc. No. 11 ) is GRANTED. Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 6/15/2022. (mg) (Entered: 06/15/2022)
6/14/202213Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr: Status Conference held on 6/14/2022. The Court held a hearing concerning Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Doc. No. 5). The Court withheld its decision pending its review of a document it directed Defendant to file under seal following the hearing. (Court Reporter Lise Matthews.) ORDER to enter. (Hearing lasted :35)(sw) (Entered: 06/15/2022)
6/14/2022Sealed Document filed by Michelle Long. (Kleinfelter, Janet) (Entered: 06/14/2022)
6/14/2022RESPONSE in Opposition re 5 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order First MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Michelle Long. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit R. Harmon Declaration)(Kleinfelter, Janet) (Entered: 06/14/2022)
6/14/2022 MOTION to Seal Document by Michelle Long. (Kleinfelter, Janet) (Entered: 06/14/2022)
6/14/2022First MOTION to Supplement 5 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order First MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Supplemental Brief by Dan McCaleb. (Dougherty, Buck) Modified on 6/27/2022 (kc). (Entered: 06/14/2022)
6/13/2022NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone set for 8/11/2022 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley. (mg) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/13/2022Summons issued as to Michelle Long. Service copies will be picked up by counsel. (Note: Hours for pick up at Intake, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (CST).) (mg) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/13/2022IL State Bar status verified as active for James McQuaid not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (mg) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/13/2022NOTICE TO COUNSEL James McQuaid: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, a Certificate of Good Standing signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court or a U. S. appellate court where admitted, and pay a fee of $150.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 7/5/2022. (mg) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/13/2022TN State Bar status verified as active for M. E. Buck Dougherty, III admitted to this court. (mg) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/13/2022NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (mg) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/13/2022COMPLAINT against Michelle Long (Filing fee $402, Receipt number ATNMDC-3611077), filed by Dan McCaleb. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Closure Policy #3.04, # 2 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet)(mg) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/13/2022ORDER: Plaintiff has filed a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction ("Motion") (Doc. No. 5 ). The Court will hold a hearing regarding the Motion on June 14, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 6B, 719 Church Street, Nashville, TN. Additionally, the Court orders as follows: (1) Defendant shall respond to the Motion no later than June 14, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. (2) Defendant's response shall, among other things, (a) discuss whether and to what extent annual meetings of the Tennessee Judicial Conference have historically been open to the public and the press and (b) discuss whether permitting video and/or audio access to annual meetings of the Tennessee Judicial Conference is feasible. (3) Plaintiff may file a supplemental brief addressing the same topics no later than June 14, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Plaintiff, and the Clerk, shall serve a copy of this Order upon the Tennessee Attorney General & Reporter. (Email sent to Office of the Attorney General & Reporter at tnattygen@ag.tn.gov). Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 6/13/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(bs) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/13/2022Temporary Restraining Order Memorandum of Law by Dan McCaleb. (Dougherty, Buck) Modified on 6/13/2022 correcting wrong event by filer (bs). (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/13/2022Temporary Restraining Order Declaration of Dan McCaleb by Dan McCaleb. (Dougherty, Buck) Modified on 6/13/2022 correcting incorrect event by filer(bs). (Entered: 06/13/2022)
6/13/2022First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order , First MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Dan McCaleb. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Order)(Dougherty, Buck) (Entered: 06/13/2022)