Case: Courthouse News Service v. Forman

COMPLAINT Seeking Declaratory & Injunctive Relief for Violation of First Amendment Rights against BRENDA D FORMAN, Florida E-Filing Authority, KAREN E RUSHING ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AFLNDC-6792797.), filed by Courthouse News Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6) (LOCICERO, CAROL) (Entered: 03/09/2022)

CIVIL COVER SHEET. (LOCICERO, CAROL) (Entered: 03/09/2022)

NOTICE to Clerk of Summons to be issued re Brenda Forman by Courthouse News Service re 1 Complaint, (LOCICERO, CAROL) (Entered: 03/09/2022)

NOTICE to Clerk of Summons to be issued re Karen E. Rushing by Courthouse News Service re 1 Complaint, (LOCICERO, CAROL) (Entered: 03/09/2022)

DOCKET ANNOTATION BY COURT: to Attorney Carol Locicero re: 1 Complaint. Party names (including aliases) are to be added using all caps and no punctuation. (See "Style Guide for Electronic Case Filing," available on Clerk's website.) The party names will be corrected by the clerk. (rcb) (Entered: 03/10/2022)

Summons Issued as to BRENDA D FORMAN & KAREN E RUSHING. (Attachments: # 1 SUMMONS FOR KAREN E RUSHING (rcb) (Entered: 03/10/2022)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jonathan E. Ginsberg.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-6798730.) by COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Certificate of Good Standing) (GINSBERG, JONATHAN) (Entered: 03/10/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by MARK RICHARD CARAMANICA on behalf of COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE (CARAMANICA, MARK) (Entered: 03/11/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by DANIELA ABRATT on behalf of COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE (ABRATT, DANIELA) (Entered: 03/11/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by AMY MARIE WESSEL JONES on behalf of BRENDA D FORMAN (WESSEL JONES, AMY) (Entered: 03/11/2022)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Complaint, by BRENDA D FORMAN. (WESSEL JONES, AMY) (Entered: 03/11/2022)

ORDER GRANTING 7 MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE APPEARANCE. Accordingly, the motion is GRANTED. (Appointed JONATHAN ERIC GINSBERG for COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE). Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 03/14/2022. (rcb) (Entered: 03/14/2022)

ORDER GRANTING BRENDA FORMAN'S 11 UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT. The motion is GRANTED. Defendant Forman shall file a responsive pleading on or before 4/11/2022. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 03/14/2022. (rcb) (Entered: 03/14/2022)

DOCKET ANNOTATION BY COURT: Re 8 Notice of Appearance filed by COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE (rcb)**ISO placed in Judge Walker's Referral Folder** (Entered: 03/14/2022)

INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. Fed.R.Civ.P. 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement Deadline set for 3/28 /2022. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 4/27/2022. Discovery due by 7/12/2022. Status Report due by 4/13/2022. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 03/14/2022. (rcb) (Entered: 03/14/2022)

DEFENDANTS, FLORIDA E-FILING AUTHORITY AND KAREN E. RUSHING'S NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL (ELLIS, ELIZABETH) Modified to edit title on 3/15/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 03/15/2022)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Complaint, by FLORIDA E-FILING AUTHORITY, KAREN E RUSHING. (ELLIS, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 03/15/2022)

ORDER OF CLARIFICATION. Plaintiff has included in its complaint that it seeks a preliminary injunction. ECF No. 1 at 29 2. However, there is no pending motion for preliminary action. This Court will take no action on a request for relief without a motion. Fed. R. Civ. P. 7(b)(1). As such, this Court has purposefully taken no action. If Plaintiff wishes to seek a preliminary injunction, it must file a motion. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 03/15/2022. (rcb) (Entered: 03/15/2022)

ORDER GRANTING 17 UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION. The motion is GRANTED. Defendants shall file a responsive pleading on or before 4/11/2022. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 03/15/2022. (rcb) (Entered: 03/15/2022)

PLAINTIFF COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE'S NOTICE OF FILING TWO COPIES OF CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 7.1. (LOCICERO, CAROL) Modified to edit title on 3/29/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 03/28/2022)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT BRENDA FORMAN, AS BROWARD COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS (CALLOWAY, SIDNEY) Modified to edit title on 3/31/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 03/30/2022)

PLAINTIFF COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE'S NOTICE OF FILING CORRECTED EXHIBITS TO COMPLAINT re 1 Complaint, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7) (LOCICERO, CAROL) Modified to edit title on 4/12/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 04/11/2022)

DEFENDANT BRENDA FORMAN, AS BROWARD COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS' MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 4/25/2022). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (CALLOWAY, SIDNEY) Modified to edit title on 4/12/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 04/11/2022)

MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S CLAIM AGAINST DEFENDANT KAREN E. RUSHING. (STEWART, GREGORY) Modified to edit title on 4/12/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 04/11/2022)

ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES OF FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING AUTHORITY TO COMPLAINT SEEKING DECLARATORY & INJUNCTIVE RELIEF FOR VIOLATION OF FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS. (STEWART, GREGORY) Modified to edit title on 4/12/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 04/11/2022)

Amended MOTION to Dismiss Complaint by BRENDA D FORMAN. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 4/26/2022). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1) (CALLOWAY, SIDNEY) (Entered: 04/12/2022)

ORDER DENYING MOTION TO DISMISS AS MOOT. Accordingly, Defendant Forman's motion to dismiss, ECF No. 23, is DENIED as moot. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 04/12/2022. (rcb) (Entered: 04/12/2022)

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (LOCICERO, CAROL) (Entered: 04/12/2022)

RULE 26 Disclosures by BRENDA D FORMAN. (CALLOWAY, SIDNEY) (Entered: 04/12/2022)

NOTICE of Initial Disclosures by FLORIDA E-FILING AUTHORITY, KAREN E RUSHING (STEWART, GREGORY) (Entered: 04/12/2022)

SCHEDULING AND MEDIATION ORDER. Discovery due by 8/16/2022., Dispositive Motions to be filed by 9/6/2022., Bench Trial set for 1/17/2023 09:00 AM in U.S. Courthouse Tallahassee before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER., Mediation to take place by 9/13/2022., Mediation Report due by 9/27/2022. Case referred to mediation. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 04/12/2022. (rcb) (Entered: 04/13/2022)

RULE 26 Disclosures by BRENDA D FORMAN. (CALLOWAY, SIDNEY) (Entered: 04/13/2022)

PLAINTIFF COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE'S NOTICE OF FILING INITIAL DISCLOSURES Modified to edit title on 4/14/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 04/13/2022)

STATUS REPORT by COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE. (LOCICERO, CAROL) (Entered: 04/13/2022)

Set Deadlines- Status Report due by 5/16/2022. (rcb)

Set Deadlines/Hearings:

PLAINTIFF COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION WITH SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Willian Girdner, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Ryan Abbott, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Adam Angione, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Nichole Parsons) (LOCICERO, CAROL) Modified to edit title on 4/15/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 04/14/2022)

ORDER SETTING EXPEDITED SCHEDULING CONFERENCE. Plaintiffs have filed a motion for preliminary injunction. ECF No. 35. The Clerk shall set this matter for an expedited telephonic scheduling conference on Tuesday, 4/19/2022 09:00 AM (ET). The attorneys for all parties must confer prior to the scheduling conference in a good faith effort to reach agreement on the scheduling of a hearing on the motion for preliminary injunction and on other procedural and substantive issues relating to the motion, including the need for discovery, live testimony, and the admissibility of declarations. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 04/15/2022. (rcb) (Entered: 04/15/2022)

NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 4/19/2022 09:00 AM before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER. ALL PARTIES are directed to call the AT&T Conference Line (see below) Conference Call Information You may dial into the conference call up to five minutes before start time. Call in number: 888-684-8852 When prompted for an access code, enter: 3853136# If you are asked to join as the host, just ignore and wait until you are asked for a security code. When asked for a security code, enter: 4565# Say your name, when prompted. You are now in the conference call. Remember to mute your phone when you are not speaking. The Court asks that counsel NOT use cell phones or speaker phones during the call as the quality of the audio connection is comprised by these devices. s/ Victoria Milton McGeeCourtroom Deputy Clerk (vkm) (Entered: 04/15/2022)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER: Telephonic Scheduling Conference held on 4/19/2022. Parties discuss case status and schedule for 35 Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction hearing. Discovery due by 5/6/2022. Preliminary injunction hearing set for 5/12/22 at 9:00 am. Defendants' responses to 35 Motion due 4/28/2022. Reply due by 5/5/2022. Order to follow (Court Reporter Megan Hague). (vkm) (Entered: 04/19/2022)

NOTICE OF HEARING RE: 35 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction: Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 5/12/2022 09:00 AM before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER. United States Courthouse, Courtroom 5 West, 111 North Adams St., Tallahassee, Florida 32301. NOTE: If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodation, such as, a hearing impairment that requires a sign language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact Victoria Milton McGee at 850-521-3510 in the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. s/ Victoria Milton McGeeCourtroom Deputy Clerk (vkm) (Entered: 04/19/2022)

ORDER SETTING DEADLINES AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING. Defendant Forman's discovery responses to Plaintiff's requests are due Monday,4/25/2022. Defendants responses to the preliminary-injunction motion and any counter declarations are due on or before 4/28/2022. Plaintiffs reply, if any, is due on or before 5/5/2022. The hearing on Plaintiffs motion for preliminary injunction is set for 9:00 a.m. (ET) on 5/12/2022, in person, in Tallahassee, Florida. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 04/19/2022. (rcb) (Entered: 04/19/2022)

PLAINTIFF COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICES OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT KAREN E. RUSHING'S MOTION TO DISMISS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (LOCICERO, CAROL) Modified to edit title on 4/26/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 04/25/2022)

PLAINTIFF COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE'S OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT BRENDA FORMAN, AS BROWARD COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS AMENDED MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT. (LOCICERO, CAROL) Modified to edit title on 4/27/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 04/26/2022)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 35 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction with Supporting MEMORANDUM OF LAW filed by FLORIDA E-FILING AUTHORITY, KAREN E RUSHING. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Carolyn Weber part 1, # 2 Declaration of Carolyn Weber part 2, # 3 Declaration of Carolyn Weber part 3, # 4 Declaration of Carolyn Weber part 4, # 5 Declaration of Elizabeth L. Allman) (ELLIS, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 04/28/2022)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 35 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction with Supporting MEMORANDUM OF LAW filed by BRENDA D FORMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit) (WESSEL JONES, AMY) (Entered: 04/28/2022)

ORDER ON MOTIONS TO DISMISS. Defendant Rushing's motion to dismiss, ECF No. 24, is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Plaintiff's claim against the Florida E-Filing Authority is dismissed. Defendant Forman's motion to dismiss, ECF No. 26, is DENIED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 5/4/2022. (kjw) (Entered: 05/04/2022)

COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE'S REPLY TO KAREN E. RUSHINGS RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C) (LOCICERO, CAROL) Modified to edit title on 5/6/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 05/05/2022)

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PLAINTIFF CNS' REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW TO DEFENDANT BRENDA D. FORMANS OPPOSITION TO CNS' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. (LOCICERO, CAROL) Modified to edit title on 5/6/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 05/05/2022)

NOTICE of Filing by BRENDA D FORMAN (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4) (CALLOWAY, SIDNEY) (Entered: 05/11/2022)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 5/12/2022. Court hears argument regarding Plaintiffs 35 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Ruling by Court: Parties may file supplemental briefs, as stated on the record, by 5:00 pm on 5/17/2022. Order to follow (Court Reporter Megan Hague (USDC-Tallahassee)). (vkm) (Entered: 05/12/2022)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Daily Preliminary Injuction Proceedings held on 5/12/2022, before Judge Mark E. Walker. Court Reporter/Transcriber Megan A. Hague, Telephone number 850-443-9797. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 5/20/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/18/2022. (mah) (Entered: 05/13/2022)

STATUS REPORT (Second Joint) by COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE. (LOCICERO, CAROL) (Entered: 05/13/2022)

Set Deadline- Status Report due by 6/15/2022. (rcb)

Set Deadlines/Hearings:

SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION OF DEFENDANT KAREN E. RUSHING. (STEWART, GREGORY) Modified to edit title on 5/18/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 05/17/2022)

PLAINTIFF COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE'S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. (LOCICERO, CAROL) Modified to edit title on 5/18/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 05/17/2022)

ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES TO COMPLAINT. (CALLOWAY, SIDNEY) Modified to edit title on 5/19/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 05/18/2022)

ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES OF KAREN E. RUSHING TO COMPLAINT SEEKING DECLARATORY & INJUNCTIVE RELIEF FOR VIOLATION OF FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS. (STEWART, GREGORY) Modified to edit title on 5/19/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 05/18/2022)

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction, ECF No. 35, is GRANTED. On or before June 24, 2022, Defendants shall confer and file a plan for providing timely public access to non-confidential civil complaints consistent with the directions this Court listed above. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 6/10/2022. (kjw) (Entered: 06/10/2022)

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Set Deadlines: On or before 6/24/2022, Defendants shall confer and file a plan for providing timely public access to non-confidential civil complaints consistent with the directions this Court listed. (kjw)

RULE 26 Disclosures by KAREN E RUSHING. (STEWART, GREGORY) (Entered: 06/10/2022)

STATUS REPORT / THIRD JOINT STATUS REPORT by COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE. (LOCICERO, CAROL) (Entered: 06/15/2022)

Set Deadlines/Hearings Status Report due by 7/15/2022. (rcb)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Plan with Court by KAREN E RUSHING. (ELLIS, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 06/22/2022)

ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION. The motion, ECF No. 59, is GRANTED. Defendants' deadline to file the plan required under this Courts preliminary injunction, ECF No. 56, is extended to on or before 7/8/2022. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 06/22/2022. (rcb) (Entered: 06/22/2022)

DEFENDANTS BRENDA D. FORMAN AND KAREN E. RUSHING'S NOTICE OF FILING JOINT PLAN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A to Defendants Forman and Rushing's Notice of Filing Joint Plan, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B to Defendants Forman and Rushing's Notice of Filing Joint Plan) (ELLIS, ELIZABETH) Modified to edit title on 7/11/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 07/08/2022)

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ORDER SETTING RESPONSE DEADLINE. If Plaintiff wishes to be heard as to the details of the joint plan, it may file a response with this Court on or before 7/18/2022. Defendants may file a reply to Plaintiffs response on or before 7/25/2022. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 07/11/2022. (rcb) (Entered: 07/11/2022)

NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to 56 Preliminary Injunction, by KAREN E RUSHING. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number AFLNDC-7276213. Appeal Record due by 7/25/2022. (STEWART, GREGORY) (Entered: 07/11/2022)

Appeal Instructions re: 63 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal : The Transcript Request Form is available on the Internet at http://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/forms/Attorney/ECCA_transcript_form_fillable.pdf **PLEASE NOTE** Separate forms must be filed for each court reporter in both the district court and the appeals court. Transcript Order Form due by 7/26/2022. (rcb) (Entered: 07/12/2022)

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re 63 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal. (rcb) (Entered: 07/12/2022)

Set Deadlines re 63 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal. Clerk to check status of Appeal on 10/10/2022. Certificate of Readiness (FRAP 11) due by 7/26/2022. (rcb)

STATUS REPORT / FOURTH JOINT STATUS REPORT by COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE. (LOCICERO, CAROL) (Entered: 07/12/2022)

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by KAREN E RUSHING for proceedings held on 5/12/2022 before Judge Mark E. Walker, (STEWART, GREGORY) (Entered: 07/12/2022)

Set Deadlines- Status Report due by 8/12/2022. (rcb)

USCA Acknowledgment 63 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal USCA Appeal # 22-12288-E (rcb) (Entered: 07/18/2022)

PLAINTIFF COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE'S RESPONSE TO DEFENDANTS' NON-COMPLIANT PLAN. (LOCICERO, CAROL) Modified to edit title on 7/18/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 07/18/2022)

NOTICE of Appearance by JAMES JOSEPH MCGUIRE on behalf of COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE (MCGUIRE, JAMES) (Entered: 07/20/2022)

NOTICE OF MEDIATION re Scheduling by COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE (LOCICERO, CAROL) (Entered: 07/20/2022)

ORDER REQUIRING SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING. Each party must file a supplemental memorandum explaining their position on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time 7/26/2022. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 7/21/2022. (kjw) (Entered: 07/21/2022)

REPLY by KAREN E RUSHING re 61 Special Report, 68 Response/Reply to Plaintiff Courthouse News Service's Response to Defendants' Plan. (STEWART, GREGORY) (Entered: 07/25/2022)

REPLY by BRENDA D FORMAN re 68 Response/Reply to Plaintiff's Response to Defendants' Non-Compliant Plan. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3) (CALLOWAY, SIDNEY) (Entered: 07/25/2022)

DEFENDANT KAREN E. RUSHINGS SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING IN RESPONSE TO ORDER REQUIRING SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING. (STEWART, GREGORY) Modified to edit title on 7/27/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 07/26/2022)

RESPONSE by BRENDA D FORMAN re 72 Order, Set Deadlines/Hearings Defendant Brenda D. Forman's Memorandum of Law Pursuant to the Court's July 21, 2022 Order Requiring Supplemental Briefing. (CALLOWAY, SIDNEY) (Entered: 07/26/2022)

COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICES' SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM CONCERNING THIS COURTS CONTINUING JURISDICTION. (LOCICERO, CAROL) Modified to edit title on 7/27/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 07/26/2022)

Pursuant to F.R.A.P. 11(c), # 22-12288-E the Clerk of the District Court for the Northern District of Florida certifies that the record is complete for purposes of this appeal re: 63 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal, Appeal No. # 22-12288-E. The entire record on appeal is available electronically. (rcb) (Entered: 07/27/2022)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE. (LOCICERO, CAROL) (Entered: 07/28/2022)

ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION. This Court has considered, without hearing, Plaintiff's unopposed motion for extension of the discovery deadline. ECF No. 79 . The motion is GRANTED. The discovery deadline is extended to 9/15/2022. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 7/28/2022. (kjw) (Entered: 07/29/2022)

ORDER STRIKING DEFENDANT FORMAN'S SUPPLEMENTAL EVIDENCE. Because Defendant Forman's evidence is untimely, unauthorized, andlargely unrelated to the issue currently before this Court, this Court sua sponte STRIKES Defendant Forman's supplemental evidence, ECF Nos. 74 -1 74 -3. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 08/05/2022. (rcb) (Entered: 08/05/2022)

ORDER GRANTING INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. Defendants Rushing and Forman shall comply with the proposed joint plan, ECF No. 61, and shall not revert to prior processes that delay public access for more than 23 hours. Defendants Rushing and Forman shall file a joint status report on or before Tuesday, 9/6/2022, notifying this Court of the status of implementing the measures set out in the joint plan, ECF No. 61 . This injunction is effective immediately without the posting of security. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 08/05/2022. (rcb) (Entered: 08/05/2022)

STATUS REPORT Fifth Joint by COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE. (LOCICERO, CAROL) (Entered: 08/11/2022)

Set Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 9/12/2022. (kjw)

MEDIATION REPORT - Settled. (rcb) # 1Attachment COVER LETTER. (Entered: 08/18/2022)

ORDER REQUIRING STATUS REPORT. The parties must file this report on or before 8/25/2022. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 08/19/2022. (rcb) (Entered: 08/19/2022)

STATUS REPORT on Implementation of Joint Plan by the Florida E-Filing Authority by KAREN E RUSHING. (STEWART, GREGORY) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

Set Deadline- Status Report due by 9/23/2022. (rcb)

JOINT MOTION FOR DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE OF ALL CLAIMS IN THE COMPLAINT RAISED AGAINST DEFENDANT CLERK FORMAN ONLY & SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 9/7/2022). (LOCICERO, CAROL) Modified to edit title on 8/25/2022 (rcb). (Entered: 08/24/2022)

ORDER GRANTING 88 JOINT MOTION FOR DISMISSAL. That 87 motion is GRANTED. The parties must comply with their settlement agreement. The clerk must enter judgment as to Defendant Forman only stating, "The parties are ordered to comply with their settlement agreement. The court reserves jurisdiction to enforce the order to comply with the settlement agreement. All claims in this case against Brenda D. Forman in her official capacity as Broward County Clerk of Courts are voluntarily dismissed with prejudice under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41." Plaintiff's claims against Defendant Rushing remain pending. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 08/25/2022. (rcb) (Entered: 08/25/2022)

CLERK'S JUDGMENT re 88 ORDER GRANTING 87 JOINT MOTION FOR DISMISSAL. (rcb) (Entered: 08/25/2022)