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NOTICE OF REMOVAL with CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT filed by Mark Butler, State of Georgia, Georgia Department of Labor. (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AGANDC-11149049) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Complaint, # 2 Exhibit B Superior Court Case Filing Information Form, # 3 Summons, # 4 Exhibit D Plaintiffs' Notice of Rule 30(B)(6) Deposition, # 5 Exhibit E Notice of Filing Acknowledgment of Service and Waiver of Process, # 6 Exhibit F Defendants' Answer and Defenses, # 7 Exhibit G Superior Court Notice of Removal, # 8 Civil Cover Sheet)(ayw) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. Modified on 8/2/2021 (adg). (Entered: 08/02/2021)
1 Exhibit A Complaint
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2 Exhibit B Superior Court Case Filing Information Form
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3 Summons
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4 Exhibit D Plaintiffs' Notice of Rule 30(B)(6) Deposition
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5 Exhibit E Notice of Filing Acknowledgment of Service and Waiver of Process
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6 Exhibit F Defendants' Answer and Defenses
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7 Exhibit G Superior Court Notice of Removal
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8 Civil Cover Sheet
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July 30, 2021
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July 30, 2021
RECAP
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ANSWER to Complaint re 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by State of Georgia, Georgia Department of Labor, and Mark Butler. Discovery ends on 12/27/2021. (Filed in State Court on 7/30/2021)(adg) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain Pretrial Instructions. (Entered: 08/02/2021)
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July 30, 2021
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July 30, 2021
PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Miles Christian Skedsvold on behalf of Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia (Skedsvold, Miles) (Entered: 08/04/2021)
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Aug. 4, 2021
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Aug. 4, 2021
PACER
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ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge J. P. Boulee for all further proceedings. Judge Charles A. Pannell, Jr. no longer assigned to case. NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL OF RECORD: The Judge designation in the civil action number assigned to this case has been changed to 1:21-cv-03082-JPB. Please make note of this change in order to facilitate the docketing of pleadings in this case. Signed by Judge Charles A. Pannell, Jr. on 8/5/2021. (tcc) (Entered: 08/05/2021)
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Aug. 5, 2021
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Aug. 5, 2021
PACER
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NOTICE of Brief in Support of Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Skedsvold, Miles) Modified to edit event text on 8/6/2021 (ceo). (Entered: 08/06/2021)
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Aug. 6, 2021
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Aug. 6, 2021
PACER
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MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings with Brief In Support RE: 4 Notice of Brief by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Skedsvold, Miles) Modified on 8/10/2021 to add document link and edit text. (aaq). (Entered: 08/06/2021)
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Aug. 6, 2021
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Aug. 6, 2021
PACER
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MOTION to Stay Discovery and Mandatory Rule 16 and 26 Proceedings by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order on Defendants' Motion to Stay Discovery and Mandatory Rule 16 and 26 Proceedings)(Lewis, Kimberly) (Entered: 08/09/2021)
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Aug. 9, 2021
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Aug. 9, 2021
PACER
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time File a Response re: 7 MOTION to Stay Discovery and Mandatory Rule 16 and 26 Proceedings, 6 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Chelsea Shaw, Gereline Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 08/19/2021)
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Aug. 19, 2021
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Aug. 19, 2021
PACER
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time
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Aug. 23, 2021
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Aug. 23, 2021
PACER
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ORDER: For good cause shown, the 8 Consent Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs' deadline to respond to the pending motions is extended through and including August 24, 2021. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 8/23/21. (bnw)
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Aug. 23, 2021
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Aug. 23, 2021
PACER
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MOTION to Withdraw Miles Christian Skedsvold as Attorneyby Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Skedsvold, Miles) (Entered: 08/24/2021)
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Aug. 24, 2021
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Aug. 24, 2021
PACER
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RESPONSE re 6 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Chelsea Shaw, Gereline Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Closing Argument of Respondents)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 08/24/2021)
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Aug. 24, 2021
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Aug. 24, 2021
PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 7 MOTION to Stay Discovery and Mandatory Rule 16 and 26 Proceedings filed by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Chelsea Shaw, Gereline Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Ferdinand Declaration)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 08/24/2021)
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Aug. 24, 2021
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Aug. 24, 2021
PACER
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ORDER granting 9 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Miles Christian Skedsvold terminated. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 8/30/21. (bnw)
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Aug. 30, 2021
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Aug. 30, 2021
PACER
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Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
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Aug. 30, 2021
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Aug. 30, 2021
PACER
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REPLY BRIEF re 6 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Lewis, Kimberly) Modified on 9/8/2021 (ayw). (Entered: 09/07/2021)
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Sept. 7, 2021
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Sept. 7, 2021
PACER
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REPLY BRIEF re 7 MOTION to Stay Discovery and Mandatory Rule 16 and 26 Proceedings filed by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Lewis, Kimberly) Modified on 9/8/2021 (ayw). (Entered: 09/07/2021)
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Sept. 7, 2021
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Sept. 7, 2021
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Entered in Error Submission of 12 Response in Support of Motion, 13 Response in Support of Motion, to District Judge J. P. Boulee. (ayw) Modified on 9/8/2021 (ayw).
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Sept. 8, 2021
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Sept. 8, 2021
PACER
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Submission of 6 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings, 7 MOTION to Stay Discovery and Mandatory Rule 16 and 26 Proceedings, to District Judge J. P. Boulee. (ayw)
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Sept. 8, 2021
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Sept. 8, 2021
PACER
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Submission to District Judge
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Sept. 8, 2021
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Sept. 8, 2021
PACER
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STANDING ORDER REGARDING CIVIL LITIGATION. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 9/22/21. (bnw) (Entered: 09/22/2021)
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Sept. 22, 2021
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Sept. 22, 2021
PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Miriam Fisher Gutman on behalf of Jane/John Doe 1-9, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Chelsea Shaw, Gereline Thompson (Gutman, Miriam) (Entered: 11/17/2021)
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Nov. 17, 2021
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Nov. 17, 2021
PACER
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NOTICE by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor of Related Case (Stoff, Katherine) (Entered: 12/17/2021)
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Dec. 17, 2021
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Dec. 17, 2021
PACER
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MOTION for Leave to File An Amended Complaint with Brief In Support by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Chelsea Shaw, Gereline Thompson. (Attachments: # 1 Brief Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File An Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit A - Amended Complaint, # 3 Exhibit B - Proposed Order)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 12/20/2021)
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Dec. 20, 2021
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Dec. 20, 2021
PACER
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RESPONSE re 17 MOTION for Leave to File An Amended Complaint filed by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Stoff, Katherine) (Entered: 12/31/2021)
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Dec. 31, 2021
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Dec. 31, 2021
PACER
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ORDER: Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint 17 is GRANTED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to docket Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief. In light of the amended pleading, Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 6 is DENIED as moot. As to the Motion to Stay, Defendants sought a stay of all deadlines until the dispositive motion was ruled upon. Because the dispositive motion was denied as moot, Defendants' Motion to Stay 7 is likewise DENIED as moot. The parties shall file their Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan no later than January 18, 2022. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 1/3/22. (ceo) (Entered: 01/04/2022)
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Jan. 3, 2022
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Jan. 3, 2022
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AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia filed by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Von King, Danielle Johnson, Jacqueline Perkins, Arthur Williams, Joy Flowers, Susan Kolyno, Chelsey Shaw. (ceo) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. (Entered: 01/04/2022)
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Jan. 4, 2022
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Jan. 4, 2022
PACER
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JOINT PRELIMINARY REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN filed by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins. (Carter, Jason) (Entered: 01/18/2022)
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Jan. 18, 2022
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Jan. 18, 2022
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MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint in Lieu of Answer with Brief In Support by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint in Lieu of Answer)(Lewis, Kimberly) (Entered: 01/18/2022)
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Jan. 18, 2022
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Jan. 18, 2022
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MOTION to Stay (Renewed Motion to Stay Discovery) by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order on Defendants' Renewed Motion to Stay Discovery)(Lewis, Kimberly) (Entered: 01/18/2022)
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Jan. 18, 2022
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Jan. 18, 2022
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SCHEDULING ORDER re: 21 Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 1/23/2022. (cmd) (Entered: 01/24/2022)
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Jan. 23, 2022
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Jan. 23, 2022
PACER
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ORDER consolidating civil action 1:21-cv-5063-MHC with No. 1:21-cv-3082-JPB. Signed by Judge Mark H. Cohen on 1/26/2022. (dob) (Entered: 01/26/2022)
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Jan. 26, 2022
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Jan. 26, 2022
PACER
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time File a Response re: 22 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint in Lieu of Answer, 23 MOTION to Stay (Renewed Motion to Stay Discovery) with Brief In Support by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 02/01/2022)
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Feb. 1, 2022
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Feb. 1, 2022
PACER
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Initial Disclosures by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsey Shaw, Arthur Williams.(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 02/01/2022)
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Feb. 1, 2022
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Feb. 1, 2022
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Initial Disclosures by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia.(Lewis, Kimberly) (Entered: 02/01/2022)
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Feb. 1, 2022
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Feb. 1, 2022
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ORDER: For good cause shown, the 26 Consent Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs deadline to respond to the pending motions is extended through and including February 1, 2022. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 2/1/22. (bnw)
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Feb. 1, 2022
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Feb. 1, 2022
PACER
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time
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Feb. 1, 2022
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Feb. 1, 2022
PACER
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RESPONSE re 22 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint in Lieu of Answer filed by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsea Shaw, Chelsey Shaw, Gereline Thompson, Arthur Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Excerpts from Van Horn Deposition, # 2 Exhibit B - Closing Arguments of Respondents)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 02/04/2022)
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Feb. 4, 2022
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Feb. 4, 2022
PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 23 MOTION to Stay (Renewed Motion to Stay Discovery) filed by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsea Shaw, Chelsey Shaw, Gereline Thompson, Arthur Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Excerpts from Van Horn Deposition)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 02/04/2022)
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Feb. 4, 2022
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Feb. 4, 2022
PACER
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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction with Brief In Support by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsea Shaw, Chelsey Shaw, Gereline Thompson, Arthur Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Brief In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Exhibit A to Brief - Excerpts from Van Horn Deposition, # 3 Exhibit B to Brief - Declaration of Von King, # 4 Exhibit C to Brief - Declaration of Jacqueline Perkins, # 5 Exhibit D to Brief - Declaration of Joy Flowers)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 02/04/2022)
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Feb. 4, 2022
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Feb. 4, 2022
PACER
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MOTION to Certify Class - The Prompt Appeal Class with Brief In Support by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsea Shaw, Chelsey Shaw, Gereline Thompson, Arthur Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Brief In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Certification of the Prompt Appeal Class, # 2 Exhibit A to Brief - Excerpts from Van Horn Deposition, # 3 Exhibit B to Brief - Declaration of Jason J. Carter)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 02/04/2022)
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Feb. 4, 2022
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Feb. 4, 2022
PACER
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Notice of Video/Telephone Proceeding
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Feb. 7, 2022
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Feb. 7, 2022
PACER
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NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING : Status Conference set for 2/15/2022 at 02:30 PM before Judge J. P. Boulee. Connection Instructions: Join ZoomGov Meeting https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1618623708 Meeting ID: 161 862 3708 Passcode: 081834 One tap mobile +16692545252 You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (bnw)
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Feb. 7, 2022
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Feb. 7, 2022
PACER
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APPLICATION for Admission of Kirsten Anderson Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11578706).by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsea Shaw, Chelsey Shaw, Gereline Thompson, Arthur Williams. (Gutman, Miriam) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. (Entered: 02/09/2022)
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Feb. 9, 2022
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Feb. 9, 2022
PACER
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Certification of Consent to Substitution of Counsel. Jamie B. Rush replacing attorney Emily Early. (Rush, Jamie) (Entered: 02/15/2022)
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Feb. 15, 2022
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Feb. 15, 2022
PACER
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35
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(FILED IN ERROR; SEE 36 FOR CORRECTED ENTRY) Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Charles A. Pannell, Jr.: Status Conference held on 2/15/2022. (Court Reporter Penny Coudriet) (sap) (Entered: 02/16/2022)
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Feb. 15, 2022
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Feb. 15, 2022
PACER
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. P. Boulee: Status Conference held on 2/15/2022. (Court Reporter Penny Coudriet) (sap) (Entered: 02/18/2022)
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Feb. 15, 2022
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Feb. 15, 2022
PACER
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Order
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Feb. 15, 2022
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Feb. 15, 2022
PACER
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Notice (Other)
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Feb. 15, 2022
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Feb. 15, 2022
PACER
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Clerk's Certificate of Mailing re 2/15/2022 Order (by docket entry only) as to Kirsten Anderson. (bgt)
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Feb. 15, 2022
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Feb. 15, 2022
PACER
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Clerks Certificate of Mailing
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Feb. 15, 2022
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Feb. 15, 2022
PACER
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Order on Application for Admission PHV
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Feb. 15, 2022
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Feb. 15, 2022
PACER
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NOTICE: Effective immediately, all communications related to cases assigned to Judge Boulee should be directed to 404-215-1410 or CRD_JPB@gand.uscourts.gov. (ane)
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Feb. 15, 2022
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Feb. 15, 2022
PACER
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ORDER (by docket entry only) granting 33 Application of Kirsten Anderson for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Ordered by Judge J. P. Boulee on 2/15/2022. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step. (bgt)
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Feb. 15, 2022
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Feb. 15, 2022
PACER
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DOCKET ENTRY ORDER: This matter came before the Court for a status conference. The parties are HEREBY ORDERED to attend mediation no later than March 15, 2022. The parties shall immediately report the results of the mediation to the Court. In the event mediation fails, Defendants shall file its responses to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Motion to Certify Class and its replies to their Motion to Dismiss and Motion to Stay no later than March 22, 2022. Plaintiffs' reply to their motions shall be filed no later than March 29, 2022. The preliminary injunction hearing will be scheduled for April 12, 2022. Ordered by Judge J. P. Boulee and entered at the direction of Chambers on 2/15/2022. (cmd)
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Feb. 15, 2022
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Feb. 15, 2022
PACER
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Approval of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
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Feb. 15, 2022
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Feb. 15, 2022
PACER
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APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 33 APPLICATION for Admission of Kirsten Anderson Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11578706). Attorney Kirsten Anderson added appearing on behalf of Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsey Shaw, Arthur Williams (cdg)
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Feb. 15, 2022
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Feb. 15, 2022
PACER
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Notice of Hearing
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Feb. 16, 2022
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Feb. 16, 2022
PACER
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NOTICE of Hearing: A Preliminary Injunction Hearing is SCHEDULED for 4/12/2022 at 10:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 1908 before Judge J. P. Boulee. (sap)
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Feb. 16, 2022
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Feb. 16, 2022
PACER
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37
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STATUS REPORT by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsey Shaw, Arthur Williams. (Gutman, Miriam) (Entered: 03/16/2022)
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March 16, 2022
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March 16, 2022
PACER
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ORDER: This matter is before the Court on the parties Mediation Report. 37 . In the report, the parties indicate that they would like to continue their settlement discussions. As a result, the parties ask that the preliminary injunction hearing currently scheduled for April 12, 2022, be converted into a status conference and that the established briefing deadlines be stayed until after the status conference. The parties request is GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the hearing scheduled for April 12, 2022, is converted into a status conference. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that briefing is STAYED until further order of the Court. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 3/17/22. (ceo) (Entered: 03/17/2022)
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March 17, 2022
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March 17, 2022
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Set Deadlines/Hearings
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March 17, 2022
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March 17, 2022
PACER
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Set Deadlines/Hearings: Status Conference set for 4/12/2022 at 10:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 1908 before Judge J. P. Boulee. (ceo)
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March 17, 2022
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March 17, 2022
PACER
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39
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. P. Boulee: Status Conference held on 4/12/2022. The Court held a Status Conference on 4/12/2022. The parties discussed outstanding matters and settlement potential with the Court. The Court established a deadline for the parties to file a motion for preliminary settlement approval within 45 days, to be filed no later than Tuesday, May 31, 2022. The Court granted parties' request for a hearing. Settlement hearing to be held on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 1:00 PM. Hearing concluded. See transcript for additional details. (Court Reporter Penny Coudriet)(abm) (Entered: 04/12/2022)
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April 12, 2022
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April 12, 2022
PACER
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40
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time To File The Parties Joint Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement Agreement re: 39 Status Conference and MOTION to Continue June 6, 2022 Hearing with Brief In Support by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lewis, Kimberly) Modified on 5/27/2022 to update text (anc). (Entered: 05/26/2022)
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May 26, 2022
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May 26, 2022
PACER
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41
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ORDER that the 40 Motion requesting additional time to file Motion for Preliminary Settlement Approval is GRANTED. All other pending motions 22, 23, 31 and 32 are DENIED without prejudice with permission to refile in the event the settlement is not successful. The parties deadline to file their Motion for Preliminary Settlement Approval is extended through and including June 14, 2022. The June 6, 2022 hearing is continued to June 30, 2022, at 1:00 PM. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 5/27/2022. (anc) (Entered: 05/27/2022)
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May 27, 2022
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May 27, 2022
PACER
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Notice of Hearing
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May 27, 2022
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May 27, 2022
PACER
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NOTICE of Hearing: Settlement Conference rescheduled for 6/30/2022 at 01:00 PM in ATLA Courtroom 1908 before Judge J. P. Boulee. (ceo)
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May 27, 2022
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May 27, 2022
PACER
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Clerks Certificate of Mailing
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June 6, 2022
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June 6, 2022
PACER
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Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Shawn C. Leftwich re 41 Order on Motion to Dismiss, Order on Motion to Stay, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion to Certify Class, Order on Motion for Extension of Time, Order on Motion to Continue, 38 Order with Docket Sheet and NEFs regarding docket only entries. (dob) Modified on 6/7/2022 to add text (dob).
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June 6, 2022
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June 6, 2022
PACER
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42
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Letter from Shawn Leftwich re not receiving correspondence for this case (anc) (Entered: 06/10/2022)
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June 8, 2022
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June 8, 2022
PACER
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43
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Unopposed MOTION to Grant Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsey Shaw, Arthur Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Settlement Agreement and Notice, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 06/14/2022)
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June 14, 2022
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June 14, 2022
PACER
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44
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. P. Boulee: Settlement Conference held on 6/30/2022 granting 43 Motion to Grant Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement. Final Settlement Approval Hearing set for 9/1/2022 at 1:30 PM in ATLA Courtroom 1908 before Judge J. P. Boulee. (Court Reporter Denise Stewart)(anc) (Entered: 06/30/2022)
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June 30, 2022
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June 30, 2022
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45
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ORDER PRELIMINARILY APPROVING SETTLEMENT AND NOTICE TO THE CLASS.This Court will hold a hearing on final approval of the settlement on September 1, 2022 at 1:30 PM at United States Courthouse, Richard B. Russell Federal Building. See Order for additional deadlines. Pending the final determination of whether the Settlement should be approved, all proceedings and discovery in this case are STAYED, except as specifically provided for in this Order. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 6/30/2022. (anc) (Entered: 06/30/2022)
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June 30, 2022
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June 30, 2022
PACER
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Clerks Certificate of Mailing
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June 30, 2022
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June 30, 2022
PACER
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Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Shawn C. Leftwich re 45 Order (anc)
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June 30, 2022
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June 30, 2022
PACER
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46
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Emergency MOTION to Withdraw Defendants Consent to Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement with Brief In Support by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Press Release)(Lewis, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/01/2022)
1 Exhibit A: Press Release
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July 1, 2022
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July 1, 2022
Clearinghouse
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47
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 46 Emergency MOTION to Withdraw Defendants Consent to Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement filed by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno, Jacqueline Perkins, Chelsey Shaw, Arthur Williams. (Carter, Jason) (Entered: 07/05/2022)
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July 5, 2022
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July 5, 2022
PACER
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48
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. P. Boulee: Status Conference held on 7/6/2022. (Court Reporter Penny Coudriet)(kxm) (Entered: 07/06/2022)
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July 6, 2022
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July 6, 2022
RECAP
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Order
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July 6, 2022
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July 6, 2022
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NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING : Status Conference set for 7/6/2022 at 01:00 PM via Zoom before Judge J. P. Boulee. Connection Instructions: Join ZoomGov Meeting https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1602133846 Meeting ID: 160 213 3846 Passcode: 322689 or dial +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 160 213 3846 Passcode: 322689. You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (ceo)
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July 6, 2022
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July 6, 2022
PACER
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Notice of Video/Telephone Proceeding
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July 6, 2022
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July 6, 2022
PACER
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ORDER {by Docket Entry Only}: The Court has reviewed the Emergency Motion to Withdraw Defendants' Consent to Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement 46 and Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition 47 . Defendants' deadline to file a reply is HEREBY STAYED. Before any further briefing occurs on this motion, the Court would like to hold a conference with the parties. The Court will not engage in a detailed discussion of the merits of the motion at the conference, and thus the parties need not prepare arguments concerning the motion. A separate notice regarding the scheduling of the conference will be forthcoming. Ordered by Judge J. P. Boulee on 7/6/22. (ceo)
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July 6, 2022
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July 6, 2022
PACER
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49
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. P. Boulee: Telephone Conference held on 7/8/2022. The parties discussed the Court's Preliminary Approval Order and mediation. Defendants reply brief to the 46 Emergency Motion to Withdraw Defendants' Consent to Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement is due no later than noon on July 22, 2022. Related deadlines are stayed pending the results of mediation and pending ruling on the 46 Emergency Motion to Withdraw Defendants' Consent to Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement. Hearing concluded. See transcript for additional details. (Court Reporter Penny Coudriet)(bgt) (Entered: 07/11/2022)
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July 8, 2022
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July 8, 2022
RECAP
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ORDER {by Docket Entry Only}: Given Defendants' Emergency Motion to Withdraw Defendants' Consent to Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement 46 and the Court's suggestion that the parties attempt to mediate the issues raised therein prior to fully briefing same, the deadlines in the Order Preliminarily Approving Settlement 45 and the requirement to provide notice to the class are HEREBY STAYED pending the results of the mediation and, if necessary, the Court's order on the Emergency Motion to Withdraw. Should the mediation be unsuccessful, Defendants shall file their reply brief to the Emergency Motion to Withdraw no later than noon on July 22, 2022. Ordered by Judge J. P. Boulee on 7/8/22. (ceo)
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July 8, 2022
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July 8, 2022
PACER
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NOTICE OF TELEPHONE PROCEEDING : Teleconference set for 7/8/2022 at 04:15 PM before Judge J. P. Boulee. Connection Instructions: USA Toll-Free Number: (888) 684-8852 USA Caller Paid/International Toll: (215) 446-0155 Access Code: 6707956. You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (ceo)
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July 8, 2022
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July 8, 2022
PACER
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---HEARING NOTICE DOCKETED IN ERROR---NOTICE of Hearing: Pretrial Conference reset for 8/1/2022 at 09:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 1908 before Judge J. P. Boulee. (ceo) Modified to reflect error on 7/21/2022 (ceo).
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July 21, 2022
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July 21, 2022
PACER
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---CERTIFICATE OF MAILING DOCKETED IN ERROR---Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Shawn C. Leftwich re Notice of Hearing. (ceo) Modified to reflect error on 7/21/2022 (ceo).
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July 21, 2022
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July 21, 2022
PACER
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50
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REPLY to Response to Motion re 46 Emergency MOTION to Withdraw Defendants Consent to Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement filed by Mark Butler, Georgia Department of Labor, State of Georgia. (Lewis, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/22/2022)
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July 22, 2022
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July 22, 2022
PACER
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Submission of 46 Emergency MOTION to Withdraw Defendants Consent to Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement, to District Judge J. P. Boulee. (ceo)
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July 26, 2022
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July 26, 2022
PACER
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51
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Request for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 08/08/22-08/19/22, 09/19/22-09/23/22, 10/10/22-10/15/22, 12/28/22-01/06/23, 02/20/23-02/25/23, by Jason James Carter. (Carter, Jason) (Entered: 07/29/2022)
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July 29, 2022
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July 29, 2022
PACER
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NOTICE OF TELEPHONE PROCEEDING : Status Conference set for 8/12/2022 at 10:45 AM via Teleconference before Judge J. P. Boulee. Connection Instructions: USA Toll-Free Number: (888) 684-8852 USA Caller Paid/International Toll: (215) 446-0155 Access Code: 6707956. You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (ceo)
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Aug. 10, 2022
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Aug. 10, 2022
PACER
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52
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. P. Boulee: Telephone Conference held on 8/12/2022 to discuss Plaintiffs' request to file a sur-reply to Defendants' 46 Emergency Motion to Withdraw Defendants Consent to Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement and to set an evidentiary hearing. Defendants do not oppose a sur-reply but do not agree a hearing is necessary. The Court directs parties to continue discussions through noon on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, and to report to the Court as to whether there is a resolution. If a resolution is not reached, Plaintiffs are ordered to file their sur-reply brief no later than noon on August 18, 2022. Plaintiffs should include why they believe an evidentiary hearing is necessary and outline the types of evidence they would put forth. (Court Reporter Penny Coudriet)(jkl) (Entered: 08/12/2022)
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Aug. 12, 2022
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Aug. 12, 2022
PACER
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53
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Joint MOTION for Clarification of Notice Plan and to Proceed with Settlement with Brief In Support by Jane/John Doe 1-9, Joy Flowers, Danielle Johnson, Von King, Susan Kolyno. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Press Release, # 2 Exhibit B - Language for Notice Plan)(Carter, Jason) (Entered: 08/17/2022)
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Aug. 17, 2022
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Aug. 17, 2022
Clearinghouse
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54
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ORDER granting 53 Motion for Clarification. Class Members shall file with the Clerk any objections to the settlement no later than 09/19/2022. Supporting materials for objections must be filed no later than 10/17/2022. If the event a class member wishes to appear at the Final Approval Hearing, that member shall file with the Clerk of Court a notice of intention to appear no later than 09/19/2022. No later than 09/29/2022, the class member intending to appear at the hearing shall provide a written statement that indicates all bases for objection, all documentation in support of the objection, any legal authority supporting the objection and a list of witnesses the person may call to testify. The final approval hearing is scheduled for 11/08/2022 at 2:00 PM. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 8/21/2022. (nmb) (Entered: 08/22/2022)
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Aug. 22, 2022
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Aug. 22, 2022
PACER
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Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Shawn C. Leftwich re 54 Order on Motion for Clarification. (nmb)
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Aug. 22, 2022
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Aug. 22, 2022
PACER
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ZOOM CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS for the final approval hearing scheduled in Courtroom 1908 on November 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM: Link: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1603379358 Meeting ID: 160 337 9358 Passcode: 1908 Audio via phone option: +1 551 285 1373. (jkl)
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Aug. 23, 2022
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Aug. 23, 2022
PACER
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55
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OBJECTION to Settlement Agreement re 54 Order on Motion for Clarification by Ugochukwu O. Amadi. (nmb) (Entered: 09/20/2022)
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Sept. 19, 2022
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Sept. 19, 2022
PACER
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56
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Statement of Objections re 54 Order on Motion for Clarification,,, by Rowland Cash Bank Liggins. (nmb) (Entered: 09/26/2022)
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Sept. 23, 2022
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Sept. 23, 2022
PACER
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In light of the parties' desire to proceed with settlement, the 46 Emergency Motion to Withdraw Defendants' Consent is DENIED without prejudice. So ordered by Judge J. P. Boulee on 10/11/22. (jkl)
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Oct. 11, 2022
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Oct. 11, 2022
PACER
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