Case: Gerwaski v. State of Nevada

2:24-cv-00985 | U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada

Filed Date: May 26, 2024

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case further). On May 26, 2024, a student at University Nevada, Law Vegas filed a lawsuit in federal court against the University and several pro-Palestinian nonprofits and student associations. The student plaintiff alleged that the defendants were providing substantial assistance to Hamas in violation of the Anti-Terrorism Act, as well as discriminated against him in violation of the First Amendment, hthe Fourteenth Amendment, and Title VI. 

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Judge(s)

Gordon, Andrew Patrick (Nevada)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Chesnoff, David Z. (Nevada)

DeMarco, Robert Zachary (Nevada)

Gilbert, Joseph S. (Nevada)

Attorney for Defendant

Elhosary, Samira S. (Nevada)

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Complaint

May 26, 2024

May 26, 2024

Docket

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Last updated Nov. 14, 2025, 10:19 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $405 receipt number ANVDC-7698143) by COREY GERWASKI. Certificate of Interested Parties due by 6/5/2024. Proof of service due by 8/24/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Chattah, Sigal) NOTICE of Certificate of Interested Parties requirement: Under Local Rule 7.1-1, a party must immediately file its disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court. (Entered: 05/26/2024)

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May 26, 2024

May 26, 2024

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CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by COREY GERWASKI. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case (Chattah, Sigal) (Entered: 05/26/2024)

May 26, 2024

May 26, 2024

Case randomly assigned to Judge Andrew P. Gordon and Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III. (CAH)

May 26, 2024

May 26, 2024

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PROPOSED SUMMONS to be issued by Plaintiff COREY GERWASKI. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons)(Chattah, Sigal) (Entered: 05/27/2024)

May 27, 2024

May 27, 2024

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SUMMONS ISSUED as to AJP Educational Foundation Inc., National Students for Justice of Palestine, Nevadans for Palestinian Liberation, Students for Justice of Palestine - UNLV, Keith Whitfield re 1 Complaint. (CAH) (Entered: 05/28/2024)

May 28, 2024

May 28, 2024

Assign Judges in Civil Case

May 28, 2024

May 28, 2024

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STANDING ORDER. This case has been assigned to the Honorable Andrew P. Gordon. Judge Gordon's Chambers Practices, which are posted on the U.S. District Court, District of Nevada public website, may also be accessed directly via this hyperlink: www.nvd.uscourts.gov. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAJ) (Entered: 05/30/2024)

May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

Standing Order

May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

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First AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against AJP Educational Foundation Inc., National Students for Justice of Palestine, Nevadans for Palestinian Liberation, State of Nevada ex rel. Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, Students for Justice of Palestine - UNLV, Keith Whitfield by Corey Gerwaski. No changes to parties. (Chattah, Sigal) (Entered: 08/09/2024)

Aug. 9, 2024

Aug. 9, 2024

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PROPOSED SUMMONS to be issued by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. (Chattah, Sigal) (Entered: 08/20/2024)

Aug. 20, 2024

Aug. 20, 2024

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SUMMONS ISSUED as to State of Nevada ex rel. Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education re 6 Amended Complaint. (CAH) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

Aug. 21, 2024

Aug. 21, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Corey Gerwaski. Keith Whitfield served on 8/28/2024. (Chattah, Sigal) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

Sept. 3, 2024

Sept. 3, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Corey Gerwaski. (Chattah, Sigal) (Entered: 09/10/2024)

Sept. 10, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Corey Gerwaski. (Chattah, Sigal) (Entered: 09/11/2024)

Sept. 11, 2024

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MOTION to Dismiss 6 Amended Complaint, by Defendant Keith Whitfield. Responses due by 10/2/2024. Certificate of Interested Parties due by 9/28/2024. Discovery Plan/Scheduling Order due by 11/2/2024. (Smith, Andrew) NOTICE of Certificate of Interested Parties requirement: Under Local Rule 7.1-1, a party must immediately file its disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court. (Entered: 09/18/2024)

Sept. 18, 2024

Sept. 18, 2024

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DECLARATION of Ericka Smith re 12 Motion to Dismiss, by Defendant Keith Whitfield. (Smith, Andrew) (Entered: 09/18/2024)

Sept. 18, 2024

Sept. 18, 2024

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DECLARATION of Keith Whitfield re 12 Motion to Dismiss, by Defendant Keith Whitfield. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(Smith, Andrew) (Entered: 09/18/2024)

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Sept. 18, 2024

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CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by Keith Whitfield. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case (Smith, Andrew) (Entered: 09/18/2024)

Sept. 18, 2024

Sept. 18, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Margaret A McLetchie on behalf of Defendant AJP Educational Foundation Inc.. (McLetchie, Margaret) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

Sept. 24, 2024

Sept. 24, 2024

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UNOPPOSED MOTION TO EXTEND DEADLINE TO FILE RESPONSIVE PLEADING by Defendant AJP Educational Foundation Inc.. Responses due by 10/8/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(McLetchie, Margaret) (answer) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

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Sept. 24, 2024

Sept. 24, 2024

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ORDER Granting 17 Unopposed Motion to Extend Answer Deadline re 6 Amended Complaint. AJP Educational Foundation Inc. answer due 10/8/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III on 9/30/2024. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KMB) (Entered: 09/30/2024)

Sept. 30, 2024

Sept. 30, 2024

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RESPONSE to 12 Motion to Dismiss, by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. Replies due by 10/9/2024. (Chattah, Sigal) (Entered: 10/02/2024)

Oct. 2, 2024

Oct. 2, 2024

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MOTION/VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Christina A. Jump and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Margaret A. McLetchie (Filing fee $ 250 receipt number ANVDC-7831826) by Defendant AJP Educational Foundation Inc.. (McLetchie, Margaret) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

Oct. 4, 2024

Oct. 4, 2024

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MOTION/VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Samira S. Elhosary and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Margaret A. McLetchie (Filing fee $ 250 receipt number ANVDC-7831831) by Defendant AJP Educational Foundation Inc.. (McLetchie, Margaret) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

Oct. 4, 2024

Oct. 4, 2024

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ORDER granting 20 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice as to Attorney Christina A. Jump for AJP Educational Foundation Inc. and approving Designation of Local Counsel as to Margaret A. McLetchie. Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 10/7/2024. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's e-filng system shall register on the PACER website www.pacer.gov(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CAH) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

Oct. 7, 2024

Oct. 7, 2024

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ORDER granting 21 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice as to Attorney Samira S. Elhosary for AJP Educational Foundation Inc. and approving Designation of Local Counsel as to Margaret A. McLetchie. Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 10/7/2024. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's e-filng system shall register on the PACER website www.pacer.gov(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CAH) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

Oct. 7, 2024

Oct. 7, 2024

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MOTION to Dismiss 6 Amended Complaint, by Defendant AJP Educational Foundation Inc.. Responses due by 10/22/2024. (Jump, Christina) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

Oct. 8, 2024

Oct. 8, 2024

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CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by AJP Educational Foundation Inc.. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case (Jump, Christina) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

Oct. 8, 2024

Oct. 8, 2024

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REPLY to Response to 12 Motion to Dismiss, by Defendant Keith Whitfield. (Smith, Andrew) (Entered: 10/09/2024)

Oct. 9, 2024

Oct. 9, 2024

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First MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) re 6 Amended Complaint, by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. Responses due by 10/24/2024. (Chattah, Sigal) (service) (Entered: 10/10/2024)

Oct. 10, 2024

Oct. 10, 2024

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First STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. (Chattah, Sigal) (extend) (sumjgm) (Entered: 10/11/2024)

Oct. 11, 2024

Oct. 11, 2024

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ORDER granting 28 Stipulation FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) re 24 Motion to Dismiss. The date for responding to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss shall be extended by two weeks to November 5, 2024. Defendant's deadline to file the Reply to Plaintiffs Response to Motion to Dismiss shall be extended by three weeks to December 3, 2024. Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 10/15/2024. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CAH) (Entered: 10/15/2024)

Oct. 15, 2024

Oct. 15, 2024

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RESPONSE to 24 Motion to Dismiss by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. Replies due by 11/10/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Chattah, Sigal) (Entered: 11/03/2024)

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First STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. (Chattah, Sigal) (extend) (discovery) (Entered: 11/04/2024)

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

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STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) by Defendant AJP Educational Foundation Inc.. (McLetchie, Margaret) (extend) (answer) (Entered: 11/04/2024)

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

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ORDER granting 31 Stipulation REGARDING DISCOVERY/SCHEDULING ORDER. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Parties Stipulations as entered above and the briefing schedule shall proceed accordingly. Signed by Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III on 11/5/2024.(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CAH) (Entered: 11/06/2024)

Nov. 5, 2024

Nov. 5, 2024

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ORDER granting 32 Stipulation : ORDERED that Defendant AMP shall have up and until November 18, 2024, to file a special motion to dismiss pursuant to NRS 41.660. Signed by Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III on 11/6/2024. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM) (Entered: 11/06/2024)

Nov. 6, 2024

Nov. 6, 2024

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MOTION to Dismiss 6 Amended Complaint, by Defendant State of Nevada ex rel. Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education. Responses due by 11/26/2024. Certificate of Interested Parties due by 11/22/2024. Discovery Plan/Scheduling Order due by 12/27/2024. (Smith, Andrew) NOTICE of Certificate of Interested Parties requirement: Under Local Rule 7.1-1, a party must immediately file its disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court. (Entered: 11/12/2024)

Nov. 12, 2024

Nov. 12, 2024

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CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by State of Nevada ex rel. Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case (Smith, Andrew) (Entered: 11/13/2024)

Nov. 13, 2024

Nov. 13, 2024

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MOTION to Dismiss by Defendant AJP Educational Foundation Inc.. Responses due by 12/2/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Munjed Ahmad)(Jump, Christina) (Entered: 11/18/2024)

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Nov. 18, 2024

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RESPONSE to 35 Motion to Dismiss,, by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. Replies due by 12/2/2024. (Chattah, Sigal) (Entered: 11/25/2024)

Nov. 25, 2024

Nov. 25, 2024

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First STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) re 37 Motion to Dismiss by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. (Chattah, Sigal) (extend) (sumjgm) (Entered: 11/25/2024)

Nov. 25, 2024

Nov. 25, 2024

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ORDER granting 39 Stipulation TO EXTEND DEADLINE FOR RESPONSE TO MOTION TO DISMISS ECF 37 . IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Plaintiff COREY GERWASKI shall have up and until January 2, 2025, to file a Response to Defendants special motion to dismiss pursuant to NRS 41.660. Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 11/26/2024. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CAH) (Entered: 11/26/2024)

Nov. 26, 2024

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STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) re 35 Motion to Dismiss,, by Defendant State of Nevada ex rel. Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education. (Smith, Andrew) (extend) (sumjgm) (Entered: 12/02/2024)

Dec. 2, 2024

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REPLY to Response to 24 Motion to Dismiss by Defendant AJP Educational Foundation Inc. (Jump, Christina) Modified on 12/4/2024 (HAM). (Entered: 12/02/2024)

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ORDER granting 41 Stipulation to Extend Deadline to Reply to 35 Motion to Dismiss. Replies due by 12/16/2024. Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 12/3/2024. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAM) (Entered: 12/03/2024)

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REPLY to Response to 35 Motion to Dismiss,, by Defendant State of Nevada ex rel. Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education. (Smith, Andrew) (Entered: 12/17/2024)

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RESPONSE to 37 Motion to Dismiss by Defendant AJP Educational Foundation Inc.. Replies due by 1/8/2025. (Chattah, Sigal) (Entered: 01/01/2025)

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REPLY to Response to 37 Motion to Dismiss by Defendant AJP Educational Foundation Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Jump, Christina) (Entered: 01/08/2025)

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ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that: 1. Plaintiff's Motion to Serve By Publication Or Alternative Means And Extend Time For Service (ECF No. 27 ) is GRANTED AND DENIED IN PART. 2. Plaintiff's request to serve the defendant by publication is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. 3. Plaintiff's October 10, 2024, request for an extension of time to serve the defendants is GRANTED: plaintiff has until February 28, 2025, to serve the defendants or seek a further extension consistent with this order. Proof of service due by 2/28/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III on 1/10/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

Jan. 10, 2025

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Corey Gerwaski. (Chattah, Sigal) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

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Stricken per 62 Order SUMMONS Returned Executed by Corey Gerwaski. (Chattah, Sigal) Modified on 4/24/2025 (CAH). (Entered: 02/25/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Christopher Peterson on behalf of Defendant Students for Justice of Palestine - UNLV. (Peterson, Christopher) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

March 5, 2025

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MOTION to Dismiss 6 Amended Complaint, 1 Complaint,, by Defendant Students for Justice of Palestine - UNLV. Responses due by 3/19/2025. (Peterson, Christopher) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

March 5, 2025

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CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by Students for Justice of Palestine - UNLV. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case (S. Valentine, Jacob) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025

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RESPONSE to 51 Motion to Dismiss by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. Replies due by 3/26/2025. (Chattah, Sigal) (Entered: 03/19/2025)

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REPLY to 53 Response to 51 MOTION to Dismiss by Defendant Students for Justice of Palestine - UNLV. (Peterson, Christopher) Modified on 3/27/2025 add docket relationship to 51(LE). (Entered: 03/26/2025)

March 26, 2025

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MOTION TO EXTEND SCOPE OF PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION by Defendant Hatem Bazian. Responses due by 4/10/2025. (McLetchie, Margaret) (misc) (attorney) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

March 27, 2025

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MOTION to Quash by Defendant Hatem Bazian. Responses due by 4/10/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(McLetchie, Margaret) (service) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by SIGAL CHATTAH for Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. Responses due by 4/14/2025. (Chattah, Sigal) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

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ORDER granting 55 Motion to Extend Scope of Pro Hac Vice Admission. Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 3/31/2025.(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAM) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

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ORDER granting 57 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Sigal Chattah, Pvt withdrawn from the case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III on 4/10/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAJ) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

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MOTION to Substitute Attorney David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld, Robert Demarco in for Attorney Joey Gilbert by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. Responses due by 4/25/2025. (Chesnoff, David) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

April 11, 2025

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MOTION to Dismiss by Defendant Students for Justice of Palestine - UNLV. Responses due by 4/25/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Sworn Declaration of Alexa M. Hayden, # 2 Exhibit Sworn Declaration of Matthew Mondschein)(Peterson, Christopher) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

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ORDER granting 56 Motion to Quash. Service upon Dr. Hatem Bazian is QUASHED. The Clerk of Court is kindly directed to STRIKE the proof of service the plaintiff filed at ECF No. 49 and to designate Dr. Bazian as a non-party on the docket rather than as an individual defendant. Dr. Bazian has until May 1, 2025 to file a motion or stipulation for attorneys fees pursuant to LR 54-14, after the parties meet and confer. If the parties agree to stipulate to lesser fees, Dr. Bazian should still provide the required itemization. Signed by Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III on 4/24/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CAH) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

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MOTION for Reconsideration Motion for Reconsideration regarding the Courts Order (ECF 62) on Dr. Hatem Bazians Motion to Quash or Strike Improper Service (ECF 56) re 62 Order on Motion to Quash,,,,, by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. Responses due by 5/8/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Email chain from April 5, 2025/April 7, 2025, between counsel for Dr. Bazian and Plaintiffs former counsel, # 2 Exhibit Plaintiffs Proposed Response to Dr. Hatem Bazians Motion to Quash or Strike Improper Service)(DeMarco, Robert) (MJorder) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

April 24, 2025

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First STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING MEET AND CONFER AND REQUEST FOR ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS RELATING TO DR. BAZIANS MOTION TO QUASH OR STRIKE re 62 Order on Motion to Quash,,,,, by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. (DeMarco, Robert) (extend) (referral) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

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RESPONSE to 61 Motion to Dismiss, by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. Replies due by 5/2/2025. (DeMarco, Robert) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

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ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that the Stipulation for Extension of Time ECF No. 64 is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiff's motion for reconsideration ECF No. 63 appears to be based on an email agreement with Dr Bazian's counsel extending the time for plaintiff to respond to Dr. Bazian's motion to quash ECF No. 56 . It would be helpful to the Court if the parties could please file an amended stipulation that states whether Dr. Bazian intends to oppose plaintiff's motion for reconsideration ECF No. 63 . Signed by Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III on 4/29/2025.(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CAH) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

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ORDER granting 60 Motion to Substitute Attorney. David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld, and Robert Demarco substituted in for Attorney Joey Gilbert. Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 4/29/2025.(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CAH) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

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Amended STIPULATION re 66 Order on Stipulation,, by ThirdParty Intervenor Hatem Bazian. (Jump, Christina) (other) (answer) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

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ORDER Granting 68 Amended Stipulation re 66 Order. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the previously ordered time to meet and confer and for Dr. Bazian to file a Motion for attorney's fees and costs, shall be extended until after the Court rules on Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration, as said Motion may render the Court's April 24, 2025 Order moot. Signed by Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III on 5/1/2025.(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ALZ) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

May 1, 2025

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REPLY to Response to 61 Motion to Dismiss, by Defendant Students for Justice of Palestine - UNLV. (Peterson, Christopher) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

May 2, 2025

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ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that defendant AJP Legal Foundation, Inc.'s 24 motion to dismiss is GRANTED in part. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that defendant Students for Justice in Palestine - UNLV's 51 motion to dismiss is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that defendant AJP Legal Foundation, Inc.'s 37 special motion to dismiss is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that defendant Students for Justice in Palestine - UNLV's 61 special motion to dismiss is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that by June 3, 2025, plaintiff Corey Gerwaski may file an amended complaint to cure the deficiencies identified in this order. See order for further details. Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 5/5/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

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ORDER Granting in part 35 Motion to Dismiss and Granting 12 Motion to Dismiss. Amended Complaint deadline: 6/3/2025. Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 5/5/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

May 5, 2025

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RESPONSE to 63 Motion for Reconsideration,, by ThirdParty Intervenor Hatem Bazian. Replies due by 5/15/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(McLetchie, Margaret) (Entered: 05/08/2025)

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REPLY to Response to 63 Motion for Reconsideration,, by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. (DeMarco, Robert) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

May 15, 2025

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MOTION for Attorney Fees by Defendant AJP Educational Foundation Inc.. (Postjudgment) Responses due by 6/2/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D, # 5 Declaration Declaration of Christina A. Jump, # 6 Declaration Declaration of Margaret A. McLetchie)(McLetchie, Margaret) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

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May 19, 2025

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MOTION for Attorney Fees by Defendant Students for Justice of Palestine - UNLV. (Postjudgment) Responses due by 6/2/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Christopher Peterson, # 2 Exhibit SJP UNLV Itemized Bill)(Peterson, Christopher) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

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RESPONSE to 75 Motion for Attorney Fees, by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. Replies due by 6/9/2025. (DeMarco, Robert) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

June 2, 2025

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RESPONSE to 76 Motion for Attorney Fees, by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. Replies due by 6/9/2025. (DeMarco, Robert) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

June 2, 2025

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Second AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against AJP Educational Foundation Inc., National Students for Justice of Palestine, State of Nevada ex rel. Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, Students for Justice of Palestine - UNLV, Christopher Heavey by Corey Gerwaski. No changes to parties. (DeMarco, Robert) (Entered: 06/03/2025)

June 3, 2025

June 3, 2025

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PROPOSED SUMMONS to be issued CHRISTOPHER HEAVEY, in his official capacity as current UNLV Interim President by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. (DeMarco, Robert) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

81

REPLY to Response to 75 Motion for Attorney Fees, by Defendant AJP Educational Foundation Inc.. (McLetchie, Margaret) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

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REPLY to Response to 76 Motion for Attorney Fees, by Defendant Students for Justice of Palestine - UNLV. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Chris Peterson, # 2 Exhibit Supplemental Invoice)(Peterson, Christopher) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

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June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

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83

SUMMONS ISSUED as to Christopher Heavey re 79 Amended Complaint. (CAH) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

84

STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) by Defendant AJP Educational Foundation Inc.. (McLetchie, Margaret) (extend) (answer) (Entered: 06/17/2025)

June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

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ORDER Granting 84 Stipulation to Extend Deadline to File Responsive Pleading. AJP Educational Foundation Inc. answer due 7/25/2025; Christopher Heavey answer due 7/25/2025; State of Nevada ex rel. Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education answer due 7/25/2025; Students for Justice of Palestine - UNLV answer due 7/25/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III on 6/20/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG) (Entered: 06/23/2025)

June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

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ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiff's 63 Motion for Reconsideration is GRANTED. Plaintiff must file his 63 -2 proposed opposition that he attached to his Motion on the docket by July 7, 2025. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Third-Party Intervenor Hatem Bazian has until July 14, 2025, to file his reply. Signed by Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III on 7/3/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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RESPONSE to 56 Motion to Quash, 86 Order on Motion to Reconsider,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines & Hearings, by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 6)(DeMarco, Robert) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

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July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

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REPLY to 87 Response, by ThirdParty Intervenor Hatem Bazian. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Jump, Christina) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

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July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

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STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (Second Request) STIPULATION TO EXTEND AJP EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC.s AND STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE OF PALESTINE-UNLVs DEADLINE TO FILE RESPONSE TO SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT (SECOND REQUEST) AND FOR PLAINTIFF TO ADDRESS DEFENDANT AJP EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC.S RULE 11 LETTER (FIRST REQUEST) re 85 Order on Stipulation,,, by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. (DeMarco, Robert) (extend) (answer) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

July 22, 2025

July 22, 2025

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STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (Second Request) STIPULATION TO EXTEND DEADLINE TO FILE RESPONSIVE PLEADING REGARDING DEFENDANTS STATE OF NEVADA ex rel. BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION, ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS AND CHRISTOPHER HEAVEY, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS CURRENT UNLV INTERIM PRESIDENT (SECOND REQUEST) re 85 Order on Stipulation,,, by Plaintiff Corey Gerwaski. (DeMarco, Robert) (extend) (answer) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

July 22, 2025

July 22, 2025

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ORDER Granting 89 Stipulation for Extension of Time. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, with good cause appearing, that the Parties' Stipulation above is granted and Defendants AJP Educational Foundation, Inc., and Students for Justice in Palestine UNLV, date for responses to Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint shall be extended to August 1, 2025. Moreover, Plaintiff's deadline to respond to Defendant AJP Educational Foundation, Inc.'s letter of intent to file a Motion for Sanctions under FRCP 11 shall be extended to July 30, 2025. AJP Educational Foundation Inc. answer due 8/1/2025; Students for Justice of Palestine - UNLV answer due 8/1/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III on 7/28/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

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ORDER Granting 90 Stipulation for Extension of Time.IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, with good cause appearing, that the Parties' Stipulation above is granted and Defendants State of Nevada ex rel. Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Christopher Heavey in his official capacity as current UNLV Interim President, date for responses to Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint shall be extended to August 11, 2025. Christopher Heavey answer due 8/11/2025; State of Nevada ex rel. Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education answer due 8/11/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III on 7/28/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

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MOTION for Sanctions by Defendant AJP Educational Foundation Inc.. (discovery) Responses due by 8/15/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Margaret A. McLetchie, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A)(McLetchie, Margaret) (Entered: 08/01/2025)

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Aug. 1, 2025

Aug. 1, 2025

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MOTION to Dismiss 79 Amended Complaint, by Defendant Students for Justice of Palestine - UNLV. Responses due by 8/15/2025. (S. Valentine, Jacob) (Entered: 08/01/2025)

Aug. 1, 2025

Aug. 1, 2025

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MOTION to Dismiss 79 Amended Complaint, by Defendant AJP Educational Foundation Inc.. Responses due by 8/15/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(McLetchie, Margaret) (Entered: 08/01/2025)

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Aug. 1, 2025

Aug. 1, 2025

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MOTION to Dismiss 79 Amended Complaint, by Defendant Students for Justice of Palestine - UNLV. Responses due by 8/18/2025. (S. Valentine, Jacob) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

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MOTION to Dismiss 79 Amended Complaint, by Defendant AJP Educational Foundation Inc.. Responses due by 8/18/2025. (McLetchie, Margaret) (Entered: 08/04/2025)

Aug. 4, 2025

Aug. 4, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Nevada

Case Type(s):

Education

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Title VI Anti-Palestinian/Antisemitism cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 26, 2024

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of Nevada 2:24-cv-00985