Speech First, Inc. v. Timothy Sands

21-2061 | U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit

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Filed Sept. 28, 2021
Terminated May 31, 2023
Judges WILKINSON, DIAZ, and MOTZ
Nature of Suit 3440 Civil Rights - Other
Original Case 7:21-cv-00203
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Filing Date # Docket Text
4/9/2024Judgment order filed
4/9/2024Court order filed
4/2/2024Precedential Opinion
8/17/2023SUPREME COURT REMARK--petition for writ of certiorari filed. 08/14/2023. 23-156. [1001423544] [21-2061] EB [Entered: 08/18/2023 02:45 PM]
6/22/2023Mandate issued. Referencing: [80] Judgment Order, [79] published authored Opinion. Originating case number: 7:21-cv-00203-MFU. [1001389371] [21-2061] JSN [Entered: 06/22/2023 12:00 PM]
5/31/2023JUDGMENT ORDER filed. Decision: Affirmed. Originating case number: 7:21-cv-00203-MFU. Entered on Docket Date: 05/31/2023. Copies to all parties and the district court/agency. [1001376393] [21-2061] JSN [Entered: 05/31/2023 10:01 AM]
5/31/2023PUBLISHED AUTHORED OPINION filed. Originating case number: 7:21-cv-00203-MFU. [1001376390] [21-2061] JSN [Entered: 05/31/2023 09:59 AM]
5/15/2023SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28(j)) response by Timothy David Sands. [1001367254] . [21-2061] Jessica Glajch [Entered: 05/15/2023 03:08 PM]
5/9/2023SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES by Speech First, Inc.. [1001364711] . [21-2061] John Connolly [Entered: 05/09/2023 10:18 PM]
1/10/2023COURT ORDER filed granting Motion to supplement the record [67]; denying Motion to dismiss appeal [73]. Copies to all parties. [1001296200] [21-2061] JSN [Entered: 01/10/2023 11:23 AM]
1/6/2023RESPONSE/ANSWER by Speech First, Inc. to to dismiss appeal [73], [74]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001295036] [21-2061] James Hasson [Entered: 01/06/2023 04:58 PM]
12/27/2022NOTICE ISSUED to Speech First, Inc. requesting response to Motion to dismiss appeal [73]. Response due 01/06/2023[1001288758]. [21-2061] RP [Entered: 12/27/2022 09:25 AM]
12/22/2022MOTION by Timothy David Sands to dismiss appeal [73]. Date and method of service: 12/22/2022 ecf. [1001288503] [21-2061] Jessica Glajch [Entered: 12/22/2022 09:08 PM]
10/30/2022SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28(j)) response by Speech First, Inc.. [1001257168] . [21-2061] John Connolly [Entered: 10/30/2022 09:46 PM]
10/30/2022REPLY by Speech First, Inc. to [69].. [1001257167] [21-2061] John Connolly [Entered: 10/30/2022 09:41 PM]
10/25/202270ORAL ARGUMENT heard before the Honorable J. Harvie Wilkinson, III, Albert Diaz and Diana Gribbon Motz. Attorneys arguing case: James Hasson for Appellant Speech First, Inc. and William H. Hurd for Appellee Timothy David Sands. Courtroom Deputy: Rachel Phillips. [1001254016] [21-2061] RP [Entered: 10/25/2022 10:58 AM]
10/24/2022RESPONSE/ANSWER by Timothy David Sands to [68], to supplement [67]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001253226] [21-2061] Jessica Glajch [Entered: 10/24/2022 01:12 PM]
10/21/2022NOTICE ISSUED to Timothy David Sands requesting response to Motion to supplement record. [67]. Response due: 10/24/2022 by 2pm. [1001252717]. [21-2061] JSN [Entered: 10/21/2022 04:45 PM]
10/21/2022MOTION by Speech First, Inc. to supplement record. Date and method of service: 10/21/2022 ecf. [1001252690] [21-2061] John Connolly [Entered: 10/21/2022 04:24 PM]
10/21/2022APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by C'Zar David Bernstein for Speech First, Inc.. [1001252639] [21-2061] C'Zar Bernstein [Entered: 10/21/2022 03:50 PM]
10/20/2022Amended ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT by Speech First, Inc.. Counsel arguing: James F. Hasson. Opening argument time: 15 minutes. Rebuttal argument time: 5 minutes. .. [1001251778] [21-2061] James Hasson [Entered: 10/20/2022 02:51 PM]
10/20/2022APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by James F. Hasson for Speech First, Inc.. [1001251771] [21-2061] James Hasson [Entered: 10/20/2022 02:43 PM]
10/18/2022SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES by Timothy David Sands. [1001249870] . [21-2061] Jessica Glajch [Entered: 10/18/2022 12:01 PM]
9/29/2022Calendar notice sent. Nature of notice:Updated Entry and Covid Information. Date: 10/25/2022. Session Starting Time: 9:30 am. Check-in Time: 8:45-9:00 am. [1001238874] [21-2061] JLC [Entered: 09/29/2022 01:25 PM]
9/9/2022Certification of compliance with argument protocol by Speech First, Inc.. Certification of compliance uploaded for J. Michael Connolly. [1001227244] [21-2061] John Connolly [Entered: 09/09/2022 11:27 AM]
9/9/2022ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT by Speech First, Inc.. Counsel arguing: J. Michael Connolly. Opening argument time: 15 minutes. Rebuttal argument time: 5 minutes. .. [1001227243] [21-2061] John Connolly [Entered: 09/09/2022 11:26 AM]
9/8/2022ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT by Timothy David Sands. Counsel arguing: William Hurd. Opening argument time: 20 minutes. Answering argument time: 20 minutes. . Name of counsel present for defendant in consolidated crim case but not arguing:Jessica Glajch, Matt Kirsner, Kristina Hartman, Kay Heidbreder. [1001226878] [21-2061] Jessica Glajch [Entered: 09/08/2022 03:50 PM]
9/8/2022Certification of compliance with argument protocol by Timothy David Sands. Certification of compliance uploaded for William Hurd. [1001226866] [21-2061] Jessica Glajch [Entered: 09/08/2022 03:42 PM]
9/8/2022Certification of compliance with argument protocol by Timothy David Sands. Certification of compliance uploaded for Jessica Glajch. [1001226864] [21-2061] Jessica Glajch [Entered: 09/08/2022 03:41 PM]
9/8/2022Certification of compliance with argument protocol by Timothy David Sands. Certification of compliance uploaded for Matthew B. Kirsner. [1001226862] [21-2061] Jessica Glajch [Entered: 09/08/2022 03:40 PM]
9/8/2022Certification of compliance with argument protocol by Timothy David Sands. Certification of compliance uploaded for Kristina J. Hartman. [1001226860] [21-2061] Jessica Glajch [Entered: 09/08/2022 03:39 PM]
9/8/2022Certification of compliance with argument protocol by Timothy David Sands. Certification of compliance uploaded for Kay Heidbreder. [1001226858] [21-2061] Jessica Glajch [Entered: 09/08/2022 03:38 PM]
9/2/2022SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28(j)) response by Speech First, Inc.. [1001223984] . [21-2061] John Connolly [Entered: 09/02/2022 05:04 PM]
9/2/2022CASE CALENDARED for oral argument. Date: 10/25/2022. Session Starting Time: 9:30. Check-in Time: 8:45 - 9:00. Forms due within 7 calendar days. [1001223594] [21-2061] JLC [Entered: 09/02/2022 11:37 AM]
8/25/2022COPY FOLLOW-UP NOTICE issued to Alliance Defending Freedom requesting additional copies of Amicus Brief. [1001218300] Must be received in Clerk's Office by 08/29/2022. [21-2061] AD [Entered: 08/25/2022 11:51 AM]
8/25/2022COPY FOLLOW-UP NOTICE issued to Foundation for Individual Rights in Education requesting Four additional copies of Amicus Brief. [1001218291] Must be received in Clerk's Office by 08/29/2022. [21-2061] AD [Entered: 08/25/2022 11:48 AM]
8/25/2022COPY FOLLOW-UP NOTICE issued to American Council of Trustees and Alumni, Cato Institute and Liberty Justice Center requesting Four additional copies of Amicus Brief. [1001218283] Must be received in Clerk's Office by 08/29/2022. [21-2061] AD [Entered: 08/25/2022 11:43 AM]
8/25/2022COPY FOLLOW-UP NOTICE issued to Southeastern Legal Foundation requesting Four additional copies of Amicus brief. [1001218272] Must be received in Clerk's Office by 08/29/2022. [21-2061] AD [Entered: 08/25/2022 11:37 AM]
8/22/2022SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES by Timothy David Sands. [1001215889] . [21-2061] Jessica Glajch [Entered: 08/22/2022 11:53 AM]
8/10/2022NOTICE REGARDING CONFLICT WITH PROPOSED ARGUMENT DATES by Appellee Timothy David Sands. Argument Session: October 25-28, 2022. Days you are available: October 25 and 26, 2022. Identify any other cases you are tentatively scheduled to argue this session: None. . [1001209398] [21-2061] William Hurd [Entered: 08/10/2022 11:15 AM]
8/5/2022CASE TENTATIVELY CALENDARED for oral argument during the October 25-28, 2022 argument session. Counsel shall file 4 paper copies of their briefs and appendices within 7 days. Notify Clerk's Office of any scheduling conflict by: 08/15/2022. [1001207132] [21-2061] JLC [Entered: 08/05/2022 02:45 PM]
5/25/2022SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28(j)) response by Timothy David Sands. [1001168116] . [21-2061] Jessica Glajch [Entered: 05/25/2022 01:41 PM]
5/16/2022SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES by Speech First, Inc.. [1001163173] . [21-2061] John Connolly [Entered: 05/16/2022 11:03 PM]
4/1/202240Receipt of paper copy of REPLY BRIEF filed at [33] by Speech First, Inc.. Number of pages: [30]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of Copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 08/10/2022. [1001210150] [21-2061] RE [Entered: 08/11/2022 10:16 AM]
4/1/2022BRIEF by Speech First, Inc.. Type of Brief: REPLY. [1001139145] [21-2061] John Connolly [Entered: 04/01/2022 02:27 PM]
3/11/202238Receipt of paper copy of RESPONSE BRIEF filed at [32] by Speech First, Inc.. Number of pages: [67]. Sufficient: YES. Number of Copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 08/08/2022. [1001209047] [21-2061] JSN [Entered: 08/09/2022 04:57 PM]
3/11/2022BRIEF by Timothy David Sands. Type of Brief: RESPONSE. [1001125944] [21-2061] Jessica Glajch [Entered: 03/11/2022 12:29 PM]
1/26/2022APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Gordon D. Todd for Alliance Defending Freedom. [1001098892] [21-2061] Gordon Todd [Entered: 01/26/2022 11:01 AM]
1/19/2022DOCKETING FORMS FOLLOW-UP NOTICE ISSUED to Alliance Defending Freedom re: filing of appearance form. Appearance form due on 01/24/2022 from Gordon D. Todd. [1001094941] [21-2061] JSN [Entered: 01/19/2022 06:25 PM]
1/19/2022ORDER filed granting Motion to extend filing time [28]. Number of days granted: 30. Response brief due 03/11/2022. Paper copy requirements are temporarily suspended unless the case is under pre-argument review or being scheduled for argument, in which case a total of four paper copies of formal briefs and appendices are required. Copies to all parties. [1001094939] [21-2061] JSN [Entered: 01/19/2022 06:22 PM]
1/19/2022MOTION by Timothy David Sands to extend filing time for response brief until March 11, 2022.. Date and method of service: 01/19/2022 ecf. [1001094937] [21-2061] Jessica Glajch [Entered: 01/19/2022 06:16 PM]
1/19/2022ORDER filed granting Motion for leave to file amicus curiae brief [26]. Copies to all parties. [1001094936] [21-2061] JSN [Entered: 01/19/2022 06:06 PM]
1/19/2022MOTION by Alliance Defending Freedom for leave to file docket correction [24], amicus curiae brief [23]. Date and method of service: 01/19/2022 ecf. [1001094932] [21-2061] Gordon Todd [Entered: 01/19/2022 05:50 PM]
1/19/2022APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL for Timothy David Sands. [1001094798] [21-2061] Jessica Glajch [Entered: 01/19/2022 03:55 PM]
1/19/2022Docket correction requested from Alliance Defending Freedom re: amicus brief. [1001094372] [21-2061] JSN [Entered: 01/19/2022 10:54 AM]
1/18/202251Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [23] by Alliance Defending Freedom. Number of pages: [43]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 08/26/2022. [1001219583] [21-2061] TW [Entered: 08/26/2022 04:27 PM]
1/18/202250Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [22] by Foundation for Individual Rights in Education. Number of pages: [49]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 08/26/2022. [1001219576] [21-2061] TW [Entered: 08/26/2022 04:23 PM]
1/18/202249Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [19] by Southeastern Legal Foundation. Number of pages: [26]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 08/26/2022. [1001219507] [21-2061] TW [Entered: 08/26/2022 03:52 PM]
1/18/202248Receipt of paper copy of AMICUS BRIEF filed at [21] by American Council of Trustees and Alumni, Cato Institute and Liberty Justice Center. Number of pages: [23]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 08/25/2022. [1001218731] [21-2061] TB [Entered: 08/25/2022 04:50 PM]
1/18/2022AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Alliance Defending Freedom on Behalf of Speech First, Inc.. [1001094021] [21-2061] Gordon Todd [Entered: 01/18/2022 11:04 PM]
1/18/2022AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by AMICUS CURIAE FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION filed by Jeffrey Zeman. [1001093989] [21-2061] Ronald London [Entered: 01/18/2022 06:26 PM]
1/18/2022AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Liberty Justice Center, Amicus Supporting Appellant. [1001093829] [21-2061] Reilly Stephens [Entered: 01/18/2022 03:36 PM]
1/18/2022APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by William H. Hurd for Timothy David Sands. [1001093607] [21-2061] William Hurd [Entered: 01/18/2022 12:12 PM]
1/18/2022AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Southeastern Legal Foundation. [1001093491] [21-2061] Celia O'Leary [Entered: 01/18/2022 11:03 AM]
1/14/2022ORDER filed granting Motion to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel [17]. Copies to all parties. [1001092604] [21-2061] JSN [Entered: 01/14/2022 12:04 PM]
1/14/2022MOTION by Timothy David Sands to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel.Attorney or client motion? Attorney. Was a copy of the motion served on the defendant? N.. Date and method of service: 01/14/2022 ecf. [1001092534] [21-2061] Michelle Kallen [Entered: 01/14/2022 11:29 AM]
1/11/2022APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Michael McAuliffe Miller for Timothy David Sands. [1001090204] [21-2061] Michael Miller [Entered: 01/11/2022 12:42 PM]
1/11/2022APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Renee C. Mattei Myers for Timothy David Sands. [1001090195] [21-2061] Renee Montgomery [Entered: 01/11/2022 12:33 PM]
1/10/202242Receipt of paper copy of APPENDIX filed at [14] by Speech First, Inc.. Total number of volumes (including any sealed): [2]. Total number of pages in all volumes: [711]. Total number of sealed volumes: 0. Sufficient? Yes. CD/DVD/Other exhibit? No. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 08/10/2022. [1001210154] [21-2061] RE [Entered: 08/11/2022 10:19 AM]
1/10/202241Receipt of paper copy of OPENING BRIEF filed at [13] by Speech First, Inc.. Number of pages: [52]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 08/10/2022. [1001210153] [21-2061] RE [Entered: 08/11/2022 10:18 AM]
1/10/2022JOINT APPENDIX by Speech First, Inc.. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1001089726] [21-2061] John Connolly [Entered: 01/10/2022 07:17 PM]
1/10/2022BRIEF by Speech First, Inc.. Type of Brief: OPENING. [1001089724] [21-2061] John Connolly [Entered: 01/10/2022 07:12 PM]
1/6/2022APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by MATTHEW KIRSNER for Timothy David Sands. [1001087095] [21-2061] Matthew Kirsner [Entered: 01/06/2022 08:54 AM]
11/10/2021APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Michelle S. Kallen for Timothy David Sands. [1001056890] [21-2061] Michelle Kallen [Entered: 11/10/2021 04:18 PM]
10/18/2021ORDER filed extending filing time for opening brief and appendix until 01/10/2021. Number of days granted: 54. Opening brief and appendix due 01/10/2022. Response brief due 02/09/2022. Paper copy requirements are temporarily suspended unless the case is under pre-argument review or being scheduled for argument, in which case a total of four paper copies of formal briefs and appendices are required. Copies to all parties. [1001042543] [21-2061] JSN [Entered: 10/18/2021 09:50 AM]
10/8/2021BRIEFING ORDER filed. Paper copy requirements are temporarily suspended unless the case is under pre-argument review or being scheduled for argument, in which case a total of four paper copies of formal briefs and appendices are required. Opening Brief and Appendix due 11/17/2021. Response Brief due 12/17/2021. [21-2061] JSN [Entered: 10/08/2021 11:14 AM]
10/7/2021DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Timothy David Sands. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001037802] [21-2061] Jessica Samuels [Entered: 10/07/2021 08:11 PM]
10/7/2021APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Jessica Merry Samuels for Timothy David Sands. [1001037800] [21-2061] Jessica Samuels [Entered: 10/07/2021 08:08 PM]
10/7/2021APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Cameron T. Norris for Speech First, Inc.. [1001037794] [21-2061] Cameron Norris [Entered: 10/07/2021 06:20 PM]
10/7/2021DOCKETING STATEMENT by Speech First, Inc.. [21-2061] John Connolly [Entered: 10/07/2021 06:17 PM]
10/7/2021DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Speech First, Inc.. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001037792] [21-2061] John Connolly [Entered: 10/07/2021 06:13 PM]
10/7/2021APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by J. Michael Connolly for Speech First, Inc.. [1001037791] [21-2061] John Connolly [Entered: 10/07/2021 06:11 PM]
9/28/2021DOCKETING NOTICE issued Re: [1] case. Originating case number: 7:21-cv-00203-MFU. [21-2061] JSN [Entered: 09/28/2021 03:21 PM]
9/28/2021Case docketed. Originating case number: 7:21-cv-00203-MFU. Case manager: JeffNeal. [21-2061] JSN [Entered: 09/28/2021 03:20 PM]