Case: Welch v. Brown

Pickup v. Brown

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

COMPLAINT against All Defendants by Donald Welch, Anthony Duk, Aaron Bitzer. Attorney Snider, Kevin Trent ADDED. (Snider, Kevin) Modified on 10/2/2012 (Michel, G). (Entered: 10/01/2012)

CIVIL COVER SHEET by Aaron Bitzer (Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 10/02/2012)

SUMMONS ISSUED as to *Samara Ashley, Michael Bishop, Denise Brown, Edmund G. Brown, Jr, Anna M. Caballero, Silvia Diego, Harry Douglas, Dev Gnana, Julia Johnson, Sarita Kohli, Sharon Levine, Patricia Lock-Dawson, Renee Lonner, Reginald Low, Denise Pines, Karen Pines, Janet Salomonson, Gerrie Schipske, David Serrano Sewell, Christine Wietlisbach, Christina Wong, Barbara Yaroslaysky* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Kevin Trent Snider* *Pacific Justice Institute* *PO Box 276600* *Sacramento, CA 95827*. (Becknal, R) (Entered: 10/03/2012)

CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED; Initial Scheduling Conference set for 1/22/2013 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Judge William B. Shubb. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form, # 2 VDRP Form) (Becknal, R) (Entered: 10/03/2012)

RECEIPT number #CAE200047678 $350.00 by Kevin T. Snider on 10/3/2012. (Becknal, R)

NOTICE of RELATED CASE 2:12-cv-02497 by Donald Welch. (Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 10/22/2012)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service Anna Caballero, # 2 Proof of Service Denise Brown, # 3 Proof of Service Christine Wietlisbach, # 4 Proof of Service Patricia Lock-Dawson, # 5 Proof of Service Samara Ashley, # 6 Proof of Service Harry Douglas, # 7 Proof of Service Julia Johnson, # 8 Proof of Service Sarita Kohli, # 9 Proof of Service Renee Lonner, # 10 Proof of Service Karen Pines, # 11 Proof of Service Christina Wong, # 12 Proof of Service Sharon Levine, # 13 Proof of Service Michael Bishop, # 14 Proof of Service Silvia Diego, # 15 Proof of Service Dev Gnanadev, # 16 Proof of Service Reginald Low, # 17 Proof of Service Denise Pines, # 18 Proof of Service Janet Salomonson, # 19 Proof of Service Gerrie Schipske, # 20 Proof of Service David Serrano Sewell, # 21 Proof of Service Barbara Yaroslaysky, # 22 Proof of Service Kamala Harris)(Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 10/23/2012)

NON-RELATED CASE ORDER signed by Judge William B. Shubb on 10/24/2012 ORDERING 6 that case(s) 2:12-CV-2484 WBS KJN and 2:12-CV-2497 KJM EFB should NOT be related. (Reader, L) (Entered: 10/25/2012)

MEMORANDUM by Donald Welch in SUPPORT of 9 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION . (Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 10/29/2012)

DECLARATION of Donald Welch in SUPPORT OF 9 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 13, # 2 Exhibit 14)(Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 10/29/2012)

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DECLARATION of Bitzer in SUPPORT OF 9 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION . (Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 10/29/2012)

DECLARATION of Anthony Duk in SUPPORT OF 9 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION . (Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 10/29/2012)

REQUEST for JUDICIAL NOTICE by Donald Welch in re 9 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12)(Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 10/29/2012)

REQUEST for Waiver of Bond Requirement by Donald Welch re 9 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Donald Welch. (Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 10/29/2012)

PROPOSED ORDER re preliminary injunction re 9 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION . (Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 10/29/2012)

CERTIFICATE of SERVICE by Donald Welch re 9 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION . (Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 10/29/2012)

MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Donald Welch. Motion Hearing set for 12/3/2012 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Judge William B. Shubb. (Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 10/29/2012)

NOTICE Erratum by All Plaintiffs re 11 Declaration, 9 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION . (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Welch, # 2 Exhibit 13, # 3 Exhibit 14)(Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 10/30/2012)

STIPULATION and [PROPOSED] ORDER for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint by Edmund G. Brown, Jr. Attorney Stein, Paul Evan added. (Stein, Paul) Modified on 11/5/2012 (Mena-Sanchez, L). (Entered: 11/02/2012)

MOTION to INTERVENE by Equality California. Motion Hearing set for 12/3/2012 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Judge William B. Shubb. Attorney Dinielli, David C added. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration Clarissa Filgioun, # 3 Declaration Shannan Wilber, # 4 Declaration Christopher Stoll) (Dinielli, David) Modified on 11/7/2012 (Marciel, M) (Entered: 11/05/2012)

[PROPOSED] Intervenor Equality California's Corporate Disclosure Statement re 20 MOTION to INTERVENE . (Dinielli, David) Modified on 11/6/2012 (Mena-Sanchez, L). (Entered: 11/05/2012)

[PROPOSED] ORDER re 20 MOTION to INTERVENE by Equality California. (Dinielli, David) Modified on 11/6/2012 (Mena-Sanchez, L). (Entered: 11/05/2012)

EX PARTE APPLICATION to shorten time on Equiality California's Motion to Intervene; or in the alternative, for leave to participate in the proceedings on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Equality California. (Dinielli, David) Modified on 11/6/2012 (Mena-Sanchez, L). (Entered: 11/05/2012)

[PROPOSED] ORDER re Ex Parte Application for an Order Shortening Time 23, 20 MOTION to INTERVENE by Equality California. (Dinielli, David) Modified on 11/7/2012 (Mena-Sanchez, L). (Entered: 11/05/2012)

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Michelle Friedland on behalf of Equality California. Attorney Friedland, Michelle added. (Friedland, Michelle) (Entered: 11/06/2012)

MINUTE ORDER: (Text Only Entry) You are hereby notified that the Motion Hearing re 20 Motion to Intervene previously scheduled for 12/03/12 at 2:00 PM is vacated and RESET for 11/6/2012 at 03:30 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Judge William B. Shubb. (Souvannarath, A) (Entered: 11/06/2012)

STIPULATION and ORDER 19 signed by Judge William B. Shubb on 11/2/2012 extending defendants' deadline to answer to complaint to 28 days after this Court issues a decision on plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction. (Kirksey Smith, K) (Entered: 11/06/2012)

OPPOSITION by Donald Welch to 20 MOTION to INTERVENE.(Attachments: # 1 Objections to Declarations)(Snider, Kevin) Modified on 11/7/2012 (Mena-Sanchez, L). (Entered: 11/06/2012)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Judge William B. Shubb: MOTION HEARING held on 11/6/2012 re 20 Equality California's MOTION to INTERVENE. Counsel argue. MOTION SUBMITTED. The Court shall prepare and issue a final order. Plaintiffs Counsel Kevin Snider present. Defendants Counsel Paul Stein, Dan Powell, Alexandra Robert Gordon, David Dinielli, Michelle Friedland present. Defendant Intervenor Counsel Shannon Minter, Christopher Stoll present. Court Reporter: Kimberly Bennett. (Kirksey Smith, K) (Entered: 11/06/2012)

ORDER signed by Judge William B. Shubb on 11/7/2012. On 11/6/2012, Court held oral argument on Equality Californias 20 Motion to Intervene. Good cause appearing, the 20 Motion for Intervention is DENIED without prejudice. Equality California is hereby GRANTED leave to appear as Amicus Curiae and file a Brief, together with supporting Declarations, in Opposition to plaintiffs' 9 Motion for Preliminary Injunction in accordance same schedule as defendants, and may be heard at oral argument on Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Marciel, M) (Entered: 11/07/2012)

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Alexandra Robert Gordon on behalf of all defendants. Attorney Gordon, Alexandra Robert added. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Gordon, Alexandra) Modified on 11/8/2012 (Meuleman, A). (Entered: 11/07/2012)

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 11/6/12, before Judge William B. Shubb, filed by Court Reporter Kimberly Bennett, Phone number 916-442-8420 E-mail reporter.bennett@yahoo.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction must be filed within 5 court days. Redaction Request due 12/7/2012. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/17/2012. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/14/2013. (Bennett, K) (Entered: 11/16/2012)

OPPOSITION TO 9 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Edmund G. Brown, Jr. (Gordon, Alexandra) Modified on 11/20/2012 (Kirksey Smith, K). (Entered: 11/19/2012)

DECLARATION of Paul Stein in OPPOSITION TO 33 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Opposition Brief. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2)(Gordon, Alexandra) (Entered: 11/19/2012)

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DECLARATION of Gregory Herek in OPPOSITION TO 33 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Opposition Brief. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Gordon, Alexandra) (Entered: 11/19/2012)

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DECLARATION of Lee Beckstead in OPPOSITION TO 33 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Opposition Brief. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Gordon, Alexandra) (Entered: 11/19/2012)

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OBJECTIONS by Defendant Edmund G. Brown, Jr. (Gordon, Alexandra) (Entered: 11/19/2012)

PROPOSED ORDER re Evidentiary Objections re 37 Objections by Edmund G. Brown, Jr. (Gordon, Alexandra) (Entered: 11/19/2012)

OPPOSITION by Equality California to 9 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION . (Dinielli, David) (Entered: 11/19/2012)

DECLARATION of Douglas C. Haldeman in OPPOSITION TO 9 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Dinielli, David) (Entered: 11/19/2012)

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DECLARATION of Caitlin Ryan in OPPOSITION TO 9 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Dinielli, David) (Entered: 11/19/2012)

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NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Shannon Price Minter on behalf of Equality California. Attorney Minter, Shannon Price added. (Minter, Shannon) (Entered: 11/20/2012)

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Michelle Friedland on behalf of Equality California. (Friedland, Michelle) (Entered: 11/20/2012)

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Christopher Francis Stoll on behalf of Equality California. Attorney Stoll, Christopher Francis added. (Stoll, Christopher) (Entered: 11/20/2012)

NOTICE of Corrections to Declaration of A. Lee Beckstead by Edmund G. Brown, Jr re 36 Declaration. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Stein, Paul) (Entered: 11/20/2012)

NOTICE OF LODGING DOCUMENT IN PAPER by Equality California: CD Containing Statement of Dr. Robert Spitzer. (Dinielli, David) (Entered: 11/20/2012)

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Lika Cynthia Miyake on behalf of Equality California. Attorney Miyake, Lika Cynthia added. (Miyake, Lika) (Entered: 11/21/2012)

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Bram Marshall Alden on behalf of Equality California. Attorney Alden, Bram Marshall added. (Alden, Bram) (Entered: 11/21/2012)

REPLY by Aaron Bitzer re 9 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION . (Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 11/26/2012)

OBJECTIONS by Plaintiff Aaron Bitzer to 36 Declaration, 35 Declaration, 34 Declaration. (Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 11/26/2012)

OBJECTIONS by Plaintiff Aaron Bitzer to 39 Opposition to Motion, 41 Declaration, 40 Declaration. (Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 11/26/2012)

REQUEST for JUDICIAL NOTICE by Equality California. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(Dinielli, David) (Entered: 11/30/2012)

OBJECTIONS by Plaintiffs Aaron Bitzer, Anthony Duk, Donald Welch to 52 Request for Judicial Notice. (Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 12/03/2012)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Senior Judge William B. Shubb: MOTION HEARING held on 12/3/2012 re 9 Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Counsel argue. MOTION SUBMITTED. The Court shall prepare and issue a separate order. Plaintiffs Counsel Kevin Snider, Matthew McReynolds present. Defendants Counsel Alexandra Robert Gordon present. Amicus Counsel Christopher Stoll, Shannon Price Minter, David Dinielli, Michelle Friedland present. Court Reporter: Kathy Swinhart. (Kirksey Smith, K) (Entered: 12/03/2012)

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER signed by Senior Judge William B. Shubb on 12/3/2012 re 9 Motion for Preliminary Injunction : IT IS ORDERED that plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction be, and the same hereby is, GRANTED. Pending final resolution of this action, defendants are hereby enjoined from enforcing the provisions of SB 1172 (to be codified at Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 865-865.2) as against plaintiffs Donald Welch, Anthony Duk, and Aaron Bitzer. (Kirksey Smith, K) (Entered: 12/03/2012)

DECLARATION of Alice Kessler re 52 Request for Judicial Notice. (Friedland, Michelle) (Entered: 12/04/2012)

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings, plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction, held on December 3, 2012, before Senior Judge William B. Shubb, filed by Court Reporter Kathy Swinhart, Phone number 916-446-1347 E-mail kswinhartcsr@gmail.com. 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 also be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction must be filed within 5 court days. Redaction Request due 12/27/2012. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/7/2013. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/7/2013. (Swinhart, K) (Entered: 12/06/2012)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Edmund G. Brown, Jr.(Gordon, Alexandra) (Entered: 12/31/2012)

NOTICE of APPEAL by Samara Ashley, Michael Bishop, Denise Brown, Edmund G. Brown, Jr, Anna M. Caballero, Silvia Diego, Harry Douglas, Dev Gnana, Julia Johnson, Sarita Kohli, Sharon Levine, Patricia Lock-Dawson, Renee Lonner, Reginald Low, Denise Pines, Karen Pines, Janet Salomonson, Gerrie Schipske, David Serrano Sewell, Christine Wietlisbach, Christina Wong, Barbara Yaroslaysky as to 55 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,. (Attachments: # 1 Representation Statement)(Gordon, Alexandra) (Entered: 01/02/2013)

MOTION to STAY by Defendants. Motion Hearing set for 2/11/2013 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Senior Judge William B. Shubb. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, # 2 Proposed Order)(Gordon, Alexandra) Modified on 1/8/2013 (Zignago, K.). (Entered: 01/02/2013)

RECEIPT number #CAE200049480 $455.00 fbo Samara Ashley, et al. by Don Ocampo on 1/2/2013. (Michel, G)

APPEAL PROCESSED to Ninth Circuit re 59 Notice of Appeal filed by David Serrano Sewell, Edmund G. Brown, Jr., Samara Ashley, Denise Pines, Gerrie Schipske, Renee Lonner, Karen Pines, Harry Douglas, Sarita Kohli, Julia Johnson, Sharon Levine, Denise Brown, Christine Wietlisbach, Janet Salomonson, Patricia Lock-Dawson, Silvia Diego, Barbara Yaroslaysky, Christina Wong, Dev Gnana, Reginald Low, Anna M. Caballero, Michael Bishop. Filed dates for Notice of Appeal *1/2/2013*, Complaint *10/1/2012* and Appealed Order / Judgment *12/3/2012*. Court Reporter: *Kathy Swinhart*. *Fee Status: Paid on 1/2/2013 in the amount of $455.00* ** Hearing Dates of *12/3/2012* (Attachments: # 1 Appeal Information, # 2 Certificate of Record) (Waggoner, D) (Entered: 01/03/2013)

JOINT STATUS REPORT by Aaron Bitzer. (Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 01/04/2013)

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Samara Ashley, Michael Bishop, Denise Brown, Edmund G. Brown, Jr., Anna M. Caballero, Silvia Diego, Harry Douglas, Dev Gnana, Julia Johnson, Sarita Kohli, Sharon Levine, Patricia Lock-Dawson, Renee Lonner, Reginald Low, Denise Pines, Karen Pines, Janet Salomonson, Gerrie Schipske, David Serrano Sewell, Christine Wietlisbach, Christina Wong, Barbara Yaroslaysky. (Gordon, Alexandra) Modified on 1/7/2013 (Michel, G). (Entered: 01/04/2013)

MINUTE ORDER (TEXT ONLY): The parties are hereby notified that the Scheduling Conference is continued from 1/22/2013 to 3/4/2013 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Judge William B. Shubb, pending hearing on 61 Defendants' Motion to Stay now set for hearing on 2/11/ 2013. An Amended Joint Status Report shall be filed no later than 2/19/2013. (Kirksey Smith, K) Modified on 1/17/2013 (Kirksey Smith, K). (Entered: 01/15/2013)

OPPOSITION by Aaron Bitzer to 61 MOTION to STAY. (Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 01/28/2013)

USCA CASE NUMBER 13-15023 for 59 Notice of Appeal,, filed by David Serrano Sewell, Edmund G. Brown, Jr., Samara Ashley, Denise Pines, Gerrie Schipske, Renee Lonner, Karen Pines, Harry Douglas, Sarita Kohli, Julia Johnson, Sharon Levine, Denise Brown, Christine Wietlisbach, Janet Salomonson, Patricia Lock-Dawson, Silvia Diego, Barbara Yaroslaysky, Christina Wong, Dev Gnana, Reginald Low, Anna M. Caballero, Michael Bishop. (Zignago, K.) (Entered: 02/01/2013)

MEMORANDUM by Samara Ashley, Michael Bishop, Denise Brown, Edmund G. Brown, Jr, Anna M. Caballero, Silvia Diego, Harry Douglas, Dev Gnana, Julia Johnson, Sarita Kohli, Sharon Levine, Patricia Lock-Dawson, Renee Lonner, Reginald Low, Denise Pines, Karen Pines, Janet Salomonson, Gerrie Schipske, David Serrano Sewell, Christine Wietlisbach, Christina Wong, Barbara Yaroslaysky in SUPPORT of 61 MOTION to STAY. (Gordon, Alexandra) (Entered: 02/04/2013)

ORDER signed by Senior Judge William B. Shubb on 2/6/13 GRANTING 61 Motion to Stay. All proceedings in this action are hereby STAYED pending the appeal in 2:12cv2497. The 2/11/13 Motion Hearing is VACATED. (Manzer, C) (Entered: 02/07/2013)

TRANSMITTED RECORD on APPEAL to USCA # *13-15023* re 59 Notice of Appeal,,. * Volumes of Expandable Folders: 1 EL of CD copy of statement.* (Donati, J) (Entered: 04/01/2013)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT of CD copy of the Statement of Dr. Robert Spitzer from David Dinielli for Equality California re: 46 Notice of Lodging. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Donati, J)

MINUTE ORDER (TEXT ONLY): The Court is in receipt of the Ninth Circuit Mandate and Opinion filed on 8/29/2013, and hereby orders a Status Conference set for 11/12/2013 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Judge William B. Shubb. A Joint Status Report shall be filed no later than 10/28/2013. (Kirksey Smith, K) (Entered: 09/30/2013)

USCA OPINION as to 59 Notice of Appeal. Decision of district court REVERSED. (Donati, J) (Entered: 09/30/2013)

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continuance of Status Conference by Donald Welch. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 10/10/2013)

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STIPULATION and ORDER 73 signed by Senior Judge William B. Shubb on 10/10/13 ORDERING the Status Conference CONTINUED to 2/18/2014 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Senior Judge William B. Shubb. A Joint Status Report shall be filed no later than 2/4/2014. (Kastilahn, A) (Entered: 10/11/2013)

STIPULATION re joint status report 74 Stipulation and Order. by Donald Welch. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Snider, Kevin) Modified on 1/27/2014 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 01/24/2014)

STIPULATION and ORDER for continuance 75 signed by Senior Judge William B. Shubb on 1/28/2014 resetting the Scheduling Conference for 4/28/2014 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Senior Judge William B. Shubb. A Joint Status Report shall be filed no later than 4/14/2014. (Kirksey Smith, K) (Entered: 01/28/2014)

USCA ORDER AND AMENDED OPINION as to 59 Notice of Appeal: The Order granting preliminary relief in Welch, No. 13-15023, is REVERSED. Case REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. (Kastilahn, A) (Entered: 01/30/2014)

MANDATE of USCA as to 59 Notice of Appeal: The judgment of this Court, entered 8/29/2013, and amended 1/29/2014, takes effect this date.This constitutes the formal mandate of this Court issued pursuant to Rule 41(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. (Kastilahn, A) (Entered: 02/24/2014)

JOINT STATUS REPORT by Donald Welch. (Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 04/14/2014)

MINUTE ORDER (TEXT ONLY): The parties are hereby notified that the Scheduling Conference is continued from 4/28/2014 to 9/29/2014 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Judge William B. Shubb, pending resolution of the Petition for Writ of Certiorari. The Scheduling Conference shall be automatically vacated upon issuance of said Writ. An amended Joint Status Report shall be filed no later than 9/15/2014, if the matter is to proceed on 9/29/2014. (Kirksey Smith, K) (Entered: 04/23/2014)

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL for SERVICE. Attorney William David Temko added for Equality California, attorney David C Dinielli terminated. (Miyake, Lika) Modified on 5/1/2014 (Marciel, M) (Entered: 05/01/2014)

AMENDED JOINT STATUS REPORT by Aaron Bitzer. (Snider, Kevin) Modified on 9/15/2014 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 09/12/2014)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Senior Judge William B. Shubb: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held on 9/29/2014. Court and counsel discussed scheduling of the case. Court ORDERED defendants to submit a supplemental brief no later than October 1, 2014. Plaintiffs to submit any supplemental reply brief no later than October 8, 2014. Further Scheduling Conference set for 11/3/2014 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Senior Judge William B. Shubb. Plaintiffs Counsel Kevin Snider present. Defendants Counsel Alexandra Gordon and Christopher Stoll (Counsel for Amicus party) present. Court Reporter/CD Number: Kelly O'Halloran. (Shaddox-Waldrop, A) (Entered: 09/29/2014)

DESIGNATION OF COUNSEL FOR SERVICE: Attorneys Katherine Melanie Forster for Equality California; Attorneys Lika Cynthia Miyake, Bram Marshall Alden, Michelle Friedland TERMINATED. (Forster, Katherine) Modified on 10/1/2014 (Michel, G). (Entered: 09/30/2014)

RESPONSE by Edmund G. Brown, Jr to 10 Memorandum in Support of Motion. (Gordon, Alexandra) (Entered: 10/01/2014)

SUPPLEMENT BRIEF - Reply Letter by Aaron Bitzer. (Snider, Kevin) Modified on 10/8/2014 (Marciel, M) (Entered: 10/08/2014)

MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Senior Judge William B. Shubb: MOTION HEARING held on 11/3/2014 re 9 Plaintiff's MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Counsel argue. MOTION SUBMITTED. The Court shall prepare and issue a separate order. Plaintiffs Counsel Kevin Snider present. Defendants Counsel Alexandra Robert Gordon, Tamar Pachter, Christopher Stoll (deft intervnr) present. Court Reporter: Michelle Babbitt. (Kirksey Smith, K) (Entered: 11/03/2014)

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER signed by Senior Judge William B. Shubb on 11/4/14 ORDERING that Plaintiffs' MOTION for a Preliminary Injunction 9 is DENIED.(Mena-Sanchez, L) (Entered: 11/05/2014)

JOINT REQUEST for Scheduling Order by Aaron Bitzer. (Snider, Kevin) Modified on 12/5/2014 (Meuleman, A). (Entered: 12/04/2014)

MOTION for JUDGMENT on the Pleadings by Defendants. Motion Hearing set for 6/29/2015 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Senior Judge William B. Shubb. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proof of Service)(Gordon, Alexandra) Modified on 6/3/2015 (Kastilahn, A). (Entered: 06/01/2015)

STIPULATION re 90 MOTION for JUDGMENT on the Pleadings by Donald Welch. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 06/08/2015)

STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Senior Judge William B. Shubb on 6/9/15 re 91 . The hearing on 90 MOTION for JUDGMENT is CONTINUED to 7/27/2015 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 5 (WBS) before Senior Judge William B. Shubb. The Plaintiffs' opposition brief is due 7/13/15; Defendants' reply brief due 7/20/15. (Meuleman, A) (Entered: 06/09/2015)

OPPOSITION by Aaron Bitzer to 90 MOTION for JUDGMENT on the Pleadings. (Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

REQUEST for JUDICIAL NOTICE by Aaron Bitzer in re 93 Opposition to Motion. (Attachments: # 1 APA Report)(Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

DECLARATION of Donald Welch in OPPOSITION TO 90 MOTION for JUDGMENT on the Pleadings. (Snider, Kevin) (Entered: 07/13/2015)

REPLY in support of 90 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings by Edmund G. Brown, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Objections to Plaintiffs' Evidence, # 2 Proof of Service) (Gordon, Alexandra) Modified on 7/21/2015 (Michel, G.). (Entered: 07/20/2015)

ORDER signed by Senior Judge William B. Shubb on 7/21/2015 ORDERING that defendants' 90 motion for judgment on the pleadings be, and the same hereby is, GRANTED; the clerk is instructed to enter judgment in favor of defendants on all claims and close the case. CASE CLOSED(Reader, L) (Entered: 07/21/2015)

JUDGMENT dated *7/21/2015* in favor of Defendants against Plaintiffs pursuant to order, signed by Senior Judge William B. Shubb on 7/21/2015. (Reader, L) (Entered: 07/21/2015)

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 98 Judgment by Anthony Duk. (Filing fee $505.00, receipt number 0972-6024352) (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Issues, # 2 Docketing Statement, # 3 Copy of Judgment, # 4 Copy of Order re Judgment on Pleadings) (Snider, Kevin) Modified on 8/11/2015 (Michel, G.). (Entered: 08/10/2015)