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ORDER-Upon the representations of counsel IT IS ORDERED: A planning conference will be held November 2, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. in the chambers of the undersigned, Room 566 Federal Building, 100 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, Nebraska. Planning Conference set for 11/2/2005 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge David L. Piester. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 6/9/2005. (GJG, )
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June 9, 2005
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COMPLAINT filed by Attorneys Dianne D. DeLair Canto, Bradford E. Kistler, Bruce G. Mason, Shirley A. Mora James and David W. Rowe on behalf of John Doe, Bill M., Jane S., Jennifer T., Heather V. and Kevin V. against Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support and Ron Ross. No Summons issued, with receipt number 404609, in the amount of $150. (Attachments: # 1 E−mail to Clerk)(JAR, ) (Entered: 05/20/2003)
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May 20, 2003
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CIVIL COVER SHEET (JAR, ) (Entered: 05/20/2003)
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May 20, 2003
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86
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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION regarding the MOTION to Certify Class 58 . IT THEREFORE HEREBY IS RECOMMENDED to the Honorable Richard G. Kopf, United States District Judge, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. sec. 636(b) that the plaintiffs' motion to certify a c lass, filing 58 be denied in all respects. The parties are notified that a failure to file an objection to this recommendation as provided in the local rules of this court may be held to be a waiver of any right to appeal the court's adoption of the recommendation. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 6/20/2005. (GJG, )
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June 20, 2005
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SUMMONS (Never actually issued) Returned Unexecuted upon defendant Ron Ross on 5/21/2003. (JAR) Modified on 5/30/2003 per JLS to reflect that summons was unexecuted. (RDB) (Entered: 05/28/2003)
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May 27, 2003
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ORDER granting 88 Motion to Extend. Plaintiffs shall have until August 4, 2005 to object to the report and recommendation regarding class certification filing 86 . Signed by Judge Richard G. Kopf on 7/1/2005. (GJG, )
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July 1, 2005
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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER regarding: Opinion (Certified Copy) of USCA, 8th Circuit 103 . For the reasons stated by the Court of Appeals, 408 F.3d at 1098-1100, I will dismiss the first claim for relief of the Amended Complaint (filing 23 ), which asserts a violation of Title II of the ADA. IT IS ORDERED that the first claim for relief of the Amended Complaint (filing 23 ), which asserts a violation of Title II of the ADA, is dismissed with prejudice. Signed by Judge Richard G. Kopf on 9/2/2005. (JAR)
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Sept. 2, 2005
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SUMMONS (Never actually issued) Returned Unexecuted upon defendant Stephen B. Curtiss on 5/21/2003. (JAR) Modified on 5/30/2003 per JLS to reflect that summons was unexecuted. (RDB) (Entered: 05/28/2003)
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May 27, 2003
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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - The Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation 86 is adopted. Plaintiffs' objection to the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation 96 is denied. Plaintiffs' motion for class certification and appointment of class counsel 58 is denied. Signed by Judge Richard G. Kopf on 9/8/2005. (GJG, )
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Sept. 8, 2005
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SUMMONS (Never actually issued) Returned Unexecuted upon defendant Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services on 5/21/2003; Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support on 5/21/2003. Jon Bruning served. (JAR) Modified on 5/30/2003 per JLS to reflect that summons was unexecuted. (RDB) (Entered: 05/28/2003)
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May 27, 2003
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Summonses Issued (COPY) as to defendant Stephen B. Curtiss; defendant Ron Ross; and Jon Bruning, Nebraska Attorney General. (RDB) (Entered: 05/30/2003)
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May 30, 2003
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108
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ORDER SETTING INITIAL PROGRESSION OF A CIVIL CASE - Although a progression order was previously entered in this case, the deadlines set forth in that order were stayed pending the August 29, 2005 ruling of the United States Court of Appealsfor the Eighth Circuit on the defendants' interlocutory appeal. A new progression order must now be entered. Rule 26 Meeting Report Deadline set for 10/27/2005. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 10/14/2005. (JAR)
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Oct. 14, 2005
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109
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ORDER granting Joint Oral Motion. The parties' joint oral motion for a continuance is granted. The parties are given until December 23, 2005 to either advise the court that this case is settled or file a Rule 26(f) Report of Parties Planning Conference in accordance with my October 14, 2005 order, filing 108 . Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 10/27/2005. (JAR)
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Oct. 27, 2005
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter on behalf of Defendants Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross (Dexter, Douglas) (Entered: 06/06/2003)
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June 6, 2003
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110
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ORDER granting Oral Motion. The preliminary planning conference that was set forNovember 2, 2005 is cancelled. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 10/28/2005. (GJG, )
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Oct. 28, 2005
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ORDER granting Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to Answer 7 . Answer Deadline set for 07/09/2003, as to Defendants Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Stephen B. Curtiss, and Ron Ross. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 06/06/2003. (RDB) (Entered: 06/06/2003)
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June 6, 2003
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112
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ORDER - The parties' joint motion for continuance, filing 111 is granted and the Rule 26 report deadline is extended to January 23, 2006. No further extensions of time will be granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 12/23/2005. (GJG, )
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Dec. 23, 2005
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SCHEDULING PACKET Rule 26 Meeting Report Deadline set signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 6/9/2003. (CCB, ) (Entered: 06/09/2003)
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June 9, 2003
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116
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ORDER regarding Order Setting Schedule for Initial Progression of a Civil Case 115 . Paragraph 6 of the amended initial progression order is amended as follows: 6. Adding Parties; Amending Pleadings. Any motion to amend pleadings and/or add parties shall be filed not later than April 23, 2006. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 2/1/2006. (GJG, )
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Feb. 1, 2006
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SUMMONS Returned Executed upon Defendant Ron Ross on 06/02/2003. (RDB) (Entered: 06/12/2003)
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June 11, 2003
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SUMMONS Returned Executed upon Defendant Stephen B. Curtiss on 06/02/2003. (RDB) (Entered: 06/12/2003)
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June 11, 2003
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121
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ORDER- The telephone planning conference that was set for May 15, 2006, is continued until further order pending the decision from the Court of Appeals. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 5/12/2006. (GJG, )
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May 12, 2006
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ORDER - Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint and Add Parties, filing 117 is granted. Plaintiff is given five days to file the amended complaint. Amended Complaint due by 6/21/2006. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 6/14/2006. (GJG, )
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June 14, 2006
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SUMMONS Returned Executed upon Attorney General Jon Bruning on 06/02/2003, regarding Defendant Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support. (RDB) (Entered: 06/12/2003)
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June 11, 2003
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128
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ORDER granting 127 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. IT IS ORDERED: The "Withdrawal of Counsel" (interpreted by the court to be a motion to withdraw) filed by Douglas D. Dexter, counsel for the Defendants Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services, Stephen B. Curtiss, Ron Ross, Richard Nelson, and NancyMontanez, filing 127 , is granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 6/26/2006. (JAR)
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June 26, 2006
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JOINT MOTION AND STIPULATION for Extension of Time regarding Rule 26 Report Deadline, filed by Attorney Shirley A. Mora James and Attorney David W. Rowe on behalf of the Plaintiffs, and by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter on behalf of the Defendants. (RDB) (Entered: 06/20/2003)
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June 19, 2003
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ORDER - A conference with counsel shall be held, by telephone, at 11:00 a.m. on January 29, 2007 for the purpose of scheduling this matter to trial or other disposition, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16. Plaintiffs' counsel shall place the call. P rior to the conference counsel shall confer with respect to discovery plans, motions, and the like, and shall be prepared to propose a progression schedule to the court, keeping in mind that the case is over three years old, and must be resolved promptly. Telephone Conference set for 1/29/2007 11:00 AM in by Telephone before Magistrate Judge David L. Piester.Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester. (GJG, )
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Jan. 11, 2007
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ORDER that the parties' Joint Motion for an Extension of Time 13 is hereby granted in part. The parties' Rule 26 report shall be due 30 days after defendants file an Answer or September 8, 2003, whichever FIRST occurs. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 06/23/2003. (RDB) (Entered: 06/23/2003)
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June 23, 2003
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142
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ORDER - Defendants' motion for time, filing 141 , is granted and the deadline for responding to plaintiffs' motion to certify class is extended to April 16, 2007.Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester.(CS, )
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March 16, 2007
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter on behalf of Defendants Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and
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July 9, 2003
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MOTION to Dismiss by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter on behalf of Defendants Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross (Dexter, Douglas) (Entered: 07/18/2003)
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July 18, 2003
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147
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ORDER granting 146 Motion to Extend deadline. Plaintiffs are given to May 18, 2007 to file their brief in response to defendants' amended brief in opposition to motion for class certification. Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester.(CAR, )
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May 2, 2007
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BRIEF In Support of Motion to Dismiss 17 by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter on behalf of Defendants Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross (Dexter, Douglas) (Entered: 07/18/2003)
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July 18, 2003
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153
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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION - IT THEREFORE HEREBY IS RECOMMENDED to the Honorable Richard G. Kopf, United States District Judge, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b) that the plaintiffs motion to certify a class, filing 138 , be denied. The parties are notified that a failure to file an objection to this recommendation as provided in the local rules of this court may be held to be a waiver of any right to appeal the court's adoption of the recommendation. Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester. (CS, )
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June 22, 2007
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REPLY BRIEF In Opposition to Motion to Dismiss 17 by Attorney Shirley A. Mora James on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Mora James, Shirley) (Entered: 08/07/2003)
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Aug. 7, 2003
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154
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ORDER adopting Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation 153 and denying Plaintiffs' motion for class certification and appointment of class counsel 138 . Ordered by Judge Richard G. Kopf.(KLL, )
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July 17, 2007
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Unopposed MOTION to Amend Complaint by Attorney Shirley A. Mora James on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Mora James, Shirley) (Entered: 08/19/2003)
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Aug. 19, 2003
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166
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SETTLEMENT ORDER. It is ordered that: (1) Within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of this order, the parties shall file a joint stipulation for dismissal (or other dispositive stipulation) with the clerk of the court (and provide a copy to the magistrate judge and to United States District Judge Richard G. Kopf, the trial judge to whom this case is assigned), together with submitting to the trial judge a draft order which will fully dispose of the case; (2) Absent compliance with this orde r, this case (including all counterclaims and the like) may be dismissed without further notice; (3) This case is removed from the court's March 10, 2008 trial docket upon representation by the parties that the case has settled.***Set Dismissal Papers Deadline: due by 3/3/2008. Termed 2/7/2008 Pretrial Trial Conference date and 3/10/2008 trial date. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Kopf. (KLL, )
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Feb. 1, 2008
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169
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ORDER granting 167 parties' joint motion to extend Time (for filing Settlement Agreement and other Dispositive Papers) 167 to 4/2/08. Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester. (CCB)
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March 3, 2008
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BRIEF In Support Motion to Amend 20 Plaintiffs' Complaint by Attorney Shirley A. Mora James on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Mora James, Shirley) (Entered: 08/19/2003)
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Aug. 19, 2003
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ORDER granting 20 Plaintiffs' Motion to Amend Complaint. Amended Complaint due by 9/1/2003. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 8/20/2003. (GJG, ) (Entered: 08/20/2003)
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Aug. 20, 2003
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170
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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER regarding Order on Motion to Extend 169 . No further extensions will be granted, and in the event of noncompliance with the order in filing 166 , as amended by the order in filing 169 , this action may be dismissed without further notice. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Kopf. (Copy to Judge Piester)(JAB)
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March 4, 2008
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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER regarding Joint MOTION for Settlement Approval 171 . IT IS ORDERED that: No later than the close of business on April 17, 2008, a lawyer for the plaintiffs shall file in the court file a response regarding the statements described herein. Failure to timely comply with this memorandum and order may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, those detailed in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37(b)(2). Ordered by Judge Richard G. Kopf. (JAB)
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April 9, 2008
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AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant all defendants, by Attorney Shirley A. Mora James on behalf of Bill M. (Mora James, Shirley) (Entered: 08/28/2003)
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Aug. 28, 2003
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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting 171 Joint Motion for Settlement. The settlement agreement (attachment 1 to filing 171 ) is approved subject to the terms of the Courts earlier memorandum and order (filing 172 ). The plaintiffs shall file their join t motion to dismiss with prejudice within three working days. As soon as that motion is filed, the Court will enter a judgment pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b) dismissing the entirety of this case, except for the issue of attorney fe es, with prejudice. At the request of the parties, the Court retains jurisdiction to rule on the anticipated motion of the plaintiffs for attorneys fees. Plaintiffs shall have 21 days from the entry of this order to file such a motion, supporting af fidavits and supporting brief. The defendants shall have 21 days thereafter to respond. Plaintiffs shall have 7 days thereafter to file a reply. To the extent that the plaintiffs response (filing 175 ) contains any equivocation or request for addit ional relief, such equivocation is rejected and any request for additional relief is denied. Failure to comply in a timely manner with this memorandum and order may result in the imposition of sanctions including dismissal of the entirety of this case with prejudice. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Kopf. (LKL)
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April 21, 2008
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter on behalf of Defendants Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross (Dexter, Douglas) (Entered: 08/29/2003)
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Aug. 29, 2003
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ORDER granting 24 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Answer Deadline set for 10/17/2003, as to Defendant State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 9/2/2003. (GJG, ) (Entered: 09/02/2003)
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Sept. 2, 2003
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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER regarding motion. The motion in filing 186 is granted, and the briefing schedule established in the court's April 21, 2008 order (filing 177 ) is modified as set forth in this order; Defendants shall have until June 2, 2008 to submit a supplemental brief; and Plaintiff shall have until June 11, 2008 to file a reply. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Kopf. (LKL)
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May 28, 2008
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ORDER NUNC PRO TUNC − regarding Defendant's Motion for Enlargment of Time 24 is granted as to ALL Defendants. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 9/3/2003. (GJG, ) (Entered: 09/03/2003)
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Sept. 3, 2003
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190
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ORDER denying 180 Motion for Attorney Fees. A separate judgment will be issued. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Kopf. (LKL)
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June 20, 2008
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Joint MOTION to Extend Time for Fed. R. Civ. P. 26 Report of Parties by Attorney Shirley A. Mora James on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Mora James, Shirley) (Entered: 09/08/2003)
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Sept. 8, 2003
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ORDER granting 27 Joint Motion to Extend time to file their Rule 26 Report. The parties have until November 16, 2003. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 9/8/2003. (GJG, ) (Entered: 09/09/2003)
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Sept. 8, 2003
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MOTION AND ORDER FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 9/8/2003. (GJG, ) (Entered: 09/09/2003)
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Sept. 8, 2003
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MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter on behalf of Defendants Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross (Dexter, Douglas) (Entered: 10/17/2003)
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Oct. 17, 2003
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BRIEF In Support of Motion to Dismiss, 30 Amended Complaint by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter on behalf of Defendants Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross (Dexter, Douglas) (Entered: 10/17/2003)
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Oct. 17, 2003
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Mail Returned as Undeliverable addressed to Dianne D. DeLair Canto regarding Order on Motion to Dismiss 32 . Mail resent to Dianne D. DeLair Canto, Nebraska Advocacy Services, 134 South 13th Street, Suite 600, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508. (GJG, ) (Entered: 10/27/2003)
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Oct. 27, 2003
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REPLY BRIEF In Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Attorney Shirley A. Mora James on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Mora James, Shirley) (Entered: 11/10/2003)
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Nov. 10, 2003
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REPLY BRIEF In Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Attorney Shirley A. Mora James on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Mora James, Shirley) (Entered: 11/10/2003)
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Nov. 10, 2003
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REPLY BRIEF In Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Attorney Shirley A. Mora James on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Mora James, Shirley) (Entered: 11/10/2003)
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Nov. 10, 2003
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MOTION to File Reply Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter on behalf of Defendants Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross (Dexter, Douglas) (Entered: 11/17/2003)
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Nov. 17, 2003
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REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Attorney David W. Rowe on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Rowe, David) (Entered: 11/17/2003)
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Nov. 17, 2003
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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting 37 Motion to submit reply brief. Defendants are granted leave to submit a reply brief on or before 12/01/03. Defendant's 30 Motion to Dismiss the amended complaint shall be ripe for decision on 12/02/03. Signed by Judge Richard G. Kopf on 11/18/2003. (CS, ) (Entered: 11/18/2003)
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Nov. 18, 2003
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BRIEF In Support of Motion to Dismiss, 30 Amended Complaint by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter on behalf of Defendants Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross (Dexter, Douglas) (Entered: 11/24/2003)
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Nov. 24, 2003
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ORDER A Rule 26 Planning Conference set for 12/12/2003 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge David L. Piester. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 12/4/2003. (GJG, ) (Entered: 12/04/2003)
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Dec. 4, 2003
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Certificate of Service−Plaintiff's Rule 26(a)(1) Initial Disclosures by Attorney Shirley A. Mora James on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Mora James, Shirley) (Entered: 12/05/2003)
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Dec. 5, 2003
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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER regarding Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting 38 filed by Bill M. Planning Conference set for 8/10/2004 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge David L. Piester. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 12/15/2003. (GJG, ) (Entered: 12/15/2003)
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Dec. 15, 2003
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Certificate of Service by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter on behalf of Defendants Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross (Dexter, Douglas) (Entered: 12/30/2003)
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Dec. 30, 2003
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Certificate of Service by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter on behalf of Defendants Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross (Dexter, Douglas) (Entered: 01/26/2004)
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Jan. 26, 2004
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Records by Attorney Shirley A. Mora James on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Mora James, Shirley) (Entered: 02/12/2004)
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Feb. 12, 2004
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Ron Ross by Attorney Shirley A. Mora James on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Mora James, Shirley) (Entered: 02/24/2004)
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Feb. 24, 2004
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Certificate of Service of Notice to Take Deposition of Roger Stortenbecker by Attorney David W. Rowe on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Rowe, David) (Entered: 02/26/2004)
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Feb. 26, 2004
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Carla Sorensen and inspection of documents by Attorney Shirley A. Mora James on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Mora James, Shirley) (Entered: 02/27/2004)
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Feb. 27, 2004
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Certificate of Service by Attorney Shirley A. Mora James on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Mora James, Shirley) (Entered: 03/04/2004)
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March 4, 2004
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Certificate of Service of Amended Notice to Take Deposition Duces Tecum of Roger Stortenbecker by Attorney David W. Rowe on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Rowe, David) (Entered: 03/04/2004)
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March 4, 2004
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RETURN of service of Subpoena on 3/8/2004 upon Roger Stortenbecker, Developmental Services of NE, Inc.,by Attorney David W. Rowe (GJG, ) (Entered: 03/15/2004)
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March 12, 2004
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RETURN of service of Subpoena on 3/8/2004 upon Roger Stortenbeckerby Attorney David W. Rowe (GJG, ) (Entered: 03/31/2004)
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March 31, 2004
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MOTION to Continue Progression Order Deadlines by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter on behalf of Defendants Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3)(Dexter, Douglas) (Entered: 04/29/2004)
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April 29, 2004
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ORDER granting 55 Motion to Continue. This case is stayed in all respects for a period of sixty days from this date. All deadlines, dates for disclosures, all discovery, conferences and the like are continued for sixty days from their original date. The planning conference with counsel is continued to October 4, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in the chambers of the undersigned. In the event that counsel agree to re−activate this case prior to the expiration of the sixty days, they may jointly so inform the office of the undersigned of that agreement and request a conference with the court for the purpose of considering matters of progression. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 5/3/2004. (GJG, ) (Entered: 05/03/2004)
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May 3, 2004
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CERTIFICATE of Court Reporter regarding: Deposition of Roger Stortenbecker of April 13, 2004 (BMH) (Entered: 05/05/2004)
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May 5, 2004
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58
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MOTION to Certify Class by Attorney Shirley A. Mora James on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Mora James, Shirley) (Entered: 07/01/2004)
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July 1, 2004
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BRIEF In Support of Motion to Certify Class by Attorney Shirley A. Mora James on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Mora James, Shirley) (Entered: 07/01/2004)
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July 1, 2004
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MOTION Enlargement of Time to Respond to Motion for Certification of Class regarding MOTION to Certify Class 58 by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter on behalf of Defendants Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Dexter, Douglas) (Entered: 07/19/2004)
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July 19, 2004
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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting 61 Motion for additional time to respond to the motion for class certification, The deadline for Defendants to respond to the motion for class certification is extended to July 30, 2004. Signed by Judge Richard G. Kopf on 7/21/2004. (GJG, ) (Entered: 07/21/2004)
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July 21, 2004
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MOTION for Enlargement of Time by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter on behalf of Defendants Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross (Dexter, Douglas) (Entered: 07/30/2004)
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July 30, 2004
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BRIEF In Opposition to Certification of Class by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter on behalf of Defendants Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross (Dexter, Douglas) (Entered: 08/02/2004)
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Aug. 2, 2004
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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 30 Motion to Dismiss Signed by Judge Richard G. Kopf on 8/6/2004. (GJG, ) (Entered: 08/06/2004)
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Aug. 6, 2004
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Unopposed MOTION to Extend time to file reply brief by Attorney Dianne D. DeLair on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Attachments: # 1)(DeLair, Dianne) (Entered: 08/06/2004)
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Aug. 6, 2004
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ORDER granting 67 Motion to Extend time to file reply brief to MOTION to Certify Class 58 . Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 8/9/2004. (GJG, ) (Entered: 08/09/2004)
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Aug. 9, 2004
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Unopposed MOTION to Extend time to file reply brief by Attorney Dianne D. DeLair on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Attachments: # 1)(DeLair, Dianne) (Entered: 08/16/2004)
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Aug. 16, 2004
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70
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ORDER granting 69 Motion to Extend time to file reply brief. Plaintiff is granted until 8/27/2004 to file reply. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 8/17/2004. (JAR) (Entered: 08/17/2004)
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Aug. 17, 2004
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71
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REPLY BRIEF In support of Class Certification by Attorney Shirley A. Mora James on behalf of Plaintiff Bill M. (Mora James, Shirley) (Entered: 08/27/2004)
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Aug. 27, 2004
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72
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NOTICE OF APPEAL (INTERLOCUTORY) by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter, Stephen B. Curtiss on behalf of Defendants Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross, Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross. by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter, Stephen B. Curtiss on behalf of Defendants Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross, Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross (Dexter, Douglas) Modified on 9/8/2004 to add the word "interlocutory" (GJG, ). (Entered: 09/07/2004)
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Sept. 7, 2004
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73
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REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT by Attorney Douglas D. Dexter on behalf of Defendants Stephen B. Curtiss, Nebraska Department of Health &Human Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Finance and Support, Ron Ross (Dexter, Douglas) (Entered: 09/07/2004)
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Sept. 7, 2004
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APPEAL fee paid with receipt number 406099 in the amount of $ 255 regarding Notice of Appeal to USCA, 72 . THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ENTRY. A PDF DOCUMENT IS NOT ATTACHED TO THIS ENTRY. (GJG, ) (Entered: 09/08/2004)
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Sept. 7, 2004
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74
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2 CERTIFIED COPIES of Notice of Appeal, 72 , Memorandum and Order 66 , Request for Transcript 73 and certified Docket Sheet to Clerk, USCA − 8th Circuit. (GJG, ) (Entered: 09/13/2004)
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Sept. 13, 2004
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75
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SCHEDULING LETTER (e−mail) from USCA − 8th Circuit as to Notice of Appeal to USCA 72 ; Appellate Docket Number: 04−3263. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter)(GJG, ) (Entered: 09/17/2004)
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Sept. 17, 2004
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76
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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER−The planning conference that was set for October 4, 2004 iscancelled. Within ten days of any ruling by the Eighth Circuit on defendants' interlocutory appeal, plaintiffs' counsel shall advise the undersigned regarding the need for and any rescheduling of the planning conference. Signed by
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Sept. 28, 2004
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78
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ORDER granting 77 . The joint motion of the parties to seal is granted andFiling #60 shall be shall be sealed. Signed by Magistrate Judge David L. Piester on 10/14/2004. (GJG, ) (Entered: 10/14/2004)
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Oct. 14, 2004
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79
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E−mail COPY of Opinion of USCA − 8th Circuit(04−3263) regarding Notice of Interlocutory Appeal to USCA, 72 . The denial of Nebraska's motion to dismiss based on sovereign immunity with respect to Plaintiffs' Title II claim is reversed, and the case is remanded to the district court with direction to dismiss the Title II claim against Nebraska. (Attachments: # 1 Letter by Clerk)(JAR) (Entered: 05/27/2005)
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May 27, 2005
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80
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MAIL COPY of Opinion of USCA − 8th Circuit(04−3263) regarding Notice of Interlocutory Appeal to USCA, 72 . The denial of Nebraska's motion to dismiss based on sovereign immunity with respect to Plaintiffs' Title II claim is reversed, and the case is remanded to the district court with direction to dismiss the Title II claim against Nebraska. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter)(GJG, ) (Entered: 05/31/2005)
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May 31, 2005
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