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Complaint with jury demand ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AVAEDC-10648719.), filed by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Pershing, Stephen) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
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Proposed Summons re 1 Complaint by Fiona Torres (Pershing, Stephen) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Lori B. Kisch and Certification of Local Counsel Stephen B. Pershing Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10649478. by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Pro hac vice application form for Lori B. Kisch)(Pershing, Stephen) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
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Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles and US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter. (swil)
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Proposed Summons re 1 Complaint (refiled with correction) by Fiona Torres (Pershing, Stephen) (Entered: 12/17/2025)
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Summons Issued as to Society for Human Resource Management, NOTICE TO ATTORNEY: Please remove the headers and print two duplexed copies of the electronically issued summons for each Defendant. Please serve one copy of the summons and a copy of the Complaint upon each Defendant. Please ensure that your process server returns the service copy (executed or unexecuted) to your attention and electronically file it using the filing events, Summons Returned Executed or Summons Returned Unexecuted. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Notice)(swil) (Entered: 12/17/2025)
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AFFIDAVIT of Service for summons and complaint served on Hanton Walters, V.P. Legal Affairs, SHRM on 12/29/2005, answer due 1/20/2026 filed by Fiona Torres. (Pershing, Stephen) Modified to add answer due date on 1/5/2026 (swil). (Entered: 01/02/2026)
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ORDER granting 3 Motion for Pro hac vice. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 01/02/2026. (Giles, Patricia) (Entered: 01/02/2026)
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Defendant's ANSWER to Complaint (And Affirmative and Other Defenses) by Society for Human Resource Management.(Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Society for Human Resource Management. (Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Tanja L. Darrow and Certification of Local Counsel Lauren M. Bridenbaugh Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10722065. by Society for Human Resource Management. (Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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NOTICE of Appearance by Leslie Currie on behalf of Society for Human Resource Management (Currie, Leslie) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Jan. 21, 2026
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ORDER granting 10 Motion for Pro hac vice. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 01/21/2026. (Giles, Patricia) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
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Jan. 21, 2026
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SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Pretrial Conference set for 2/25/2026 at 11:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 400 before US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter. Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/17/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Telephonically before District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles. Discovery due by 6/12/2026. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 01/21/26. (Attachments: # 1 Pretrial Notice, # 2 Magistrate Judge Consent Form)(pmil, ) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
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Feb. 18, 2026
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Proposed Joint Discovery Plan by Society for Human Resource Management.(Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
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Feb. 20, 2026
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Order Rule 16(b) Scheduling Order - Pursuant to the Rule 16(b) Conference 1. The Joint Discovery Plan is approved, as amended by this Order, and will control discovery to the extent of its application in this order unless further modified by the Court.2. At the parties' request, the pretrial conference scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. is cancelled.3. If the parties believe that a settlement conference with the Court would help resolve this dispute, they may arrange for a settlement conference by contacting the chambers of the magistrate judge assigned to this case.4. All discovery must be concluded by June 12, 2026.(See order for further details). Signed by US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter on 2/20/2026. (Dcrow, ) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
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NOTICE of Appearance by Mary E. Kuntz on behalf of Fiona Torres (Kuntz, Mary) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
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MOTION to appear Pro Hac Vice by Anna Kathryn Barnes Barry and Certification of Local Counsel Mary Elizabeth Kuntz. Filing Fee $75, receipt number AVAEDC-10870230 by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Application to Qualify as a Foreign Attorney)(Kuntz, Mary) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
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ORDER granting 17 Motion for Pro hac vice. Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 04/15/2026. (Giles, Patricia) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Hector F. Ruiz Jr. and Certification of Local Counsel Mary Elizabeth Kuntz Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10927419. by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Application to Qualify as a Foreign Attorney)(Kuntz, Mary) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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MOTION to Compel by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kuntz, Mary) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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April 17, 2026
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Memorandum in Support re 20 MOTION to Compel filed by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit L. Kisch Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Plaintiff Discovery Requests, # 3 Exhibit Plaintiff Second Discovery Requests, # 4 Exhibit Defendant's March 13 26 Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's Discovery Requests, # 5 Exhibit Defendant's Objections, Responses and Answers to Plaintiff's Second Set of Discovery Requests, # 6 Exhibit Defendant Supplemental Responses to Plaintiff's First Discovery Requests, # 7 Exhibit Defendant Second Supplemental Response to Plaintiff's First Discovery Requests, # 8 Exhibit Plaintiff ESI Letter March 26, 2026, # 9 Exhibit Email March 4, 2026, # 10 Exhibit Email March 13, 2026, # 11 Exhibit Email March 19, 2026, # 12 Exhibit Email March 25, 2026, # 13 Exhibit Email March 31, 2026, # 14 STRICKEN PER ORDER 26 - Exhibit Email April 7, 2026, # 15 Exhibit Email April 17, 2026, # 16 Exhibit Plaintiff Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition Notice March 4, 2026, # 17 Exhibit Email March 26, 2026)(Kuntz, Mary) Modified on 4/20/2026 (dvanm, ). (Attachment 14 replaced on 4/21/2026) (dvanm, ). (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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Notice of Hearing Date Friday, May 1, 2026 re 20 MOTION to Compel (Kuntz, Mary) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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April 20, 2026
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Consent MOTION to Withdraw 21 Memorandum in Support,,,, EXHIBIT N (14) by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kuntz, Mary) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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April 20, 2026
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ORDER denying 19 Motion for Pro hac vice. The applicant has not identified another federal district court of which the applicant is a member that extends similar privileges. See EDVA Local Civil Rule 83.1(E). Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 04/20/2026. (Giles, Patricia) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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Notice of Hearing Date set for May 1, 2026 re 20 MOTION to Compel (Kuntz, Mary) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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April 20, 2026
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ORDER granting 23 Motion to Withdraw and Strike Plaintiff's Exhibit N (Dkt. No. 21-14) from the Docket. Signed by US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter on 4/20/2026. (dvanm) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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Motion Hearing set for 5/1/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 400 before US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter as to 20 MOTION to Compel. (dzir)
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 20 MOTION to Compel filed by Society for Human Resource Management. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Proposed Order)(Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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REPLY to Response to Motion re 20 MOTION to Compel filed by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit A. Declaration of A. K. Barry, # 2 Exhibit B. April 22, 2026, Meet and Confer Notes, # 3 Exhibit C April 1, 2026 Meet and Confer Notes, # 4 Exhibit D to Plaintiff's Reply, # 5 Exhibit E to Plaintiff's Reply, # 6 Exhibit F April 16, 2026 Meet and Confer Notes)(Kuntz, Mary) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter: Motion Hearing held on 5/1/2026 re 20 MOTION to Compel filed by Fiona Torres. Plaintiff appeared through Lori Kisch and Stephen Pershing. Defendant appeared through Lauren Bridenbaugh and Tanja Darrow. The parties made arguments to the Court. The Court ruled on the motion. Order to follow. (Tape #FTR.)(Dcrow, ) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
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ORDER For the reasons the Court stated on the record at the May 1, 2026, hearing, the Court ORDERS as follows:1. The Court GRANTS in part and DENIES in part the Motion. (ECF No. 20.)2. On or before May 6, 2026, Defendant must produce the search term hit list discussed during the hearing.3. The Court DENIES the Motion as to the remaining issues. Signed by US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter on 5/1/2026. (Dcrow, ) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
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NOTICE of Appearance by Hector Federico Ruiz, Jr on behalf of Fiona Torres (Ruiz, Hector) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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NOTICE of Appearance by Tiffany din Fagel Tse on behalf of Society for Human Resource Management (Tse, Tiffany din) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney (Lori B. Kisch) by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Pershing, Stephen) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
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ORDERED that the Court GRANTS Lori B. Kisch leave to withdraw as counsel for the Plaintiff in re 33 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Signed by US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter on 5/8/2026. (swil) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
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TRANSCRIPT of motions hearing held on 5/1/26, before Judge William B. Porter, Court Reporter/Transcriber Stephanie Austin, Telephone number 607-743-1894. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter/transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 6/10/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/13/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/10/2026.(Austin, Stephanie) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
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MOTION to Strike Defendant's Designation of Proposed Expert by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in support, # 2 Attachment 1 to Memorandum: Document styled "Defendant's Rule 26(a)(2) Disclosures", # 3 Proposed Order, # 4 Notice of hearing Friday, June 5, 2026, at 10 a.m.)(Pershing, Stephen) (Entered: 05/15/2026)
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MOTION to Strike 36 MOTION to Strike Defendant's Designation of Proposed Expert (re-filed as ordered by Clerk, with motion, memorandum, and notice of hearing as separate docket entries) by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Pershing, Stephen) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
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Memorandum in Support re 36 MOTION to Strike Defendant's Designation of Proposed Expert (re-filed separately as ordered by Clerk) filed by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1 to memorandum: Designation sought to be stricken)(Pershing, Stephen) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
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Notice of Hearing Date set for 06/05/2026 re 36 MOTION to Strike Defendant's Designation of Proposed Expert (Pershing, Stephen) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
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Notice of Correction re 36 MOTION to Strike Defendant's Designation of Proposed Expert. The filing user is notified that more than one pleading has been filed in a single docket entry. Please re-file the Memorandum in Support and the Notice of Hearing as two separate docket entries. (swil)
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Motion Hearing set for 6/5/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 400 before US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter as to 36 MOTION to Strike Defendant's Designation of Proposed Expert. (dzir)
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Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Society for Human Resource Management. (Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
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Memorandum in Support re 40 Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by Society for Human Resource Management. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
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Waiver of re 40 Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Society for Human Resource Management (Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 37 MOTION to Strike 36 MOTION to Strike Defendant's Designation of Proposed Expert (re-filed as ordered by Clerk, with motion, memorandum, and notice of hearing as separate docket entries) filed by Society for Human Resource Management. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Proposed Order)(Tse, Tiffany din) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
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MOTION to Compel Discovery or Exclude Evidence of Basis for Decision by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (compelling), # 2 Proposed Order (in limine))(Kuntz, Mary) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
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Memorandum in Support re 44 MOTION to Compel Discovery or Exclude Evidence of Basis for Decision filed by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit SHRM Privilege Log, # 2 Exhibit Link (30(b)(1)) Deposition Extracts, # 3 Exhibit Belyna Deposition Extracts, # 4 Exhibit Defendant's Objections, Answers, and Third Suppl Responses, # 5 Exhibit Link (30(b)(6)) Deposition Extracts, # 6 Exhibit Zoerkler Deposition Extracts, # 7 Exhibit Appendix of Privilege Invocations at Depositions)(Kuntz, Mary) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
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Notice of Hearing Date June 5, 2026 re 44 MOTION to Compel Discovery or Exclude Evidence of Basis for Decision (Kuntz, Mary) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
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May 29, 2026
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MOTION for Leave to File nunc pro tunc by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Screenshot, # 2 Proposed Order)(Kuntz, Mary) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
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ORDERED as follows: 1. The Court GRANTS in part and DENIES in part the Motion. (ECF No. 47.) 2. The Court GRANTS Plaintiff leave to file the Motion to Compel. 3. The Court SCHEDULES a hearing on the Motion for 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2026. 4. Defendant must respond to the Motion by 5:00 p.m. on June 3, 2026, and Plaintiff may reply by 12:00 p.m. on June 4, 2026. 5. The Court otherwise DENIES the Motion. Signed by US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter on 6/1/2026. (dzir) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
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Notice of Correction re 39 Notice of Hearing Date: Counsel is hereby notified to re-notice the hearing for a date that falls on the District Judge's docket day (Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.)(per PTG Chambers) (dzir)
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Motion Hearing set for 6/5/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 400 before US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter as to 44 MOTION to Compel Discovery or Exclude Evidence of Basis for Decision. (dzir)
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Consent MOTION to Withdraw 36 MOTION to Strike Defendant's Designation of Proposed Expert by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Pershing, Stephen) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
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June 3, 2026
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 44 MOTION to Compel Discovery or Exclude Evidence of Basis for Decision filed by Society for Human Resource Management. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Proposed Order)(Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
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REPLY to Response to Motion re 44 MOTION to Compel Discovery or Exclude Evidence of Basis for Decision filed by Fiona Torres. (Pershing, Stephen) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter: Motion Hearing held on 6/5/2026 re 44 MOTION to Compel Discovery or Exclude Evidence of Basis for Decision filed by Fiona Torres. Plaintiff appeared through Stephen Pershing. Defendant appeared through Lauren Bridenbaugh and Tanja Darrow The parties made arguments to the Court. Order to follow. (Tape #FTR.)(Dcrow, ) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
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ORDER - For the reasons the Court stated on the record at the June 5, 2026, hearing, the Court DENIES the Motion (ECF No. 40) without prejudice. Signed by US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter on 6/5/2026. (Dcrow, ) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
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ORDER - For the reasons stated on the record at the June 5, 2026, hearing, the Court ORDERS as follows:1. The Court GRANTS in part and DENIES in part the Motion. (ECF No. 44.)2. The Court DENIES Plaintiff's request to review in camera the documents Defendant identified on its privilege log.3. The Court PRECLUDES Defendant's Rule 30(b)(1) deponents Nicole Belyna, Jimmy Ray Link, and Deborah Zoerkler from offering any evidence at trial or during summary judgment proceedings that relates to questions they refused to answer at their depositions on privilege grounds. This prohibition does not apply to testimony that any of these three witnesses later provides as a Rule 30(b)(6) witness for Defendant. 4. The parties must complete Defendant's Rule 30(b)(6) deposition by June 12, 2026.5. The Court otherwise DENIES the Motion. Signed by US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter on 6/5/2026. (Dcrow, ) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
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Joint MOTION for Protective Order (Stipulated) by Society for Human Resource Management. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A--Proposed Protective Order)(Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
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Waiver of re 55 Joint MOTION for Protective Order (Stipulated) by Society for Human Resource Management (Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
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STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER AND CLAWBACK AGREEMENT AND ORDER re: the handling and labeling of confidential information (see Order for details). Signed by US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter on 6/15/2026. (swil) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
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STIPULATION of Unconstested Facts by Society for Human Resource Management. (Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
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Plaintiff's Exhibit List by Fiona Torres.. (Ruiz, Hector) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
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Plaintiff's Witness List by Fiona Torres. (Ruiz, Hector) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
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Defendant's PreTrial Exhibit List by Society for Human Resource Management.. (Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
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Defendant's PreTrial Witness List by Society for Human Resource Management. (Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles: Final Pretrial Conference held on 6/17/2026.Counsel for Plaintiff and Counsel for Defendant enter their appearance.Parties advise the Court of case status.The Court discusses summary judgment briefing and deadlines - Order to enter. Summary Judgment Hearing set for 8/28/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 801 before District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles. Jury Trial set for 10/6/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 801 before District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles (4 days).The Court encourages the parties to contact the chambers of Magistrate Judge Porter re: Settlement.Court Reporter: S. Wallace (pmil, ) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
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ORDER that in accordance with the Court's instructions during the teleconference, a hearing on the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment shall be set for 08/28/2026, at 10:00 a.m. (see Order for details). Signed by District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles on 06/17/26. (pmil, ) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
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June 19, 2026
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TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 6-5-26, before Judge William B. Porter, Court Reporter/Transcriber Scott Wallace, Telephone number 202 277-3739. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter/transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 7/20/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/19/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/17/2026.(wallace, scott) (Entered: 06/19/2026)
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June 23, 2026
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NOTICE by Fiona Torres (Kuntz, Mary) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
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67
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June 29, 2026
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Objection to 61 Exhibit List filed by Fiona Torres. (Kuntz, Mary) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
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68
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June 29, 2026
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Defendant's Objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit List by Society for Human Resource Management.. (Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
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69
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June 29, 2026
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Defendant's Objections to Plaintiff's Witness List by Society for Human Resource Management. (Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
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70
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July 1, 2026
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Objection to 60 Witness List Deposition Designation filed by Society for Human Resource Management. (Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
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71
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July 7, 2026
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Amended Witness List by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Deposition Excerpts)(Kuntz, Mary) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
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72
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July 9, 2026
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Hector F. Ruiz, Jr. by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ruiz, Hector) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
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July 9, 2026
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Objection to 71 Witness List (Amended) and Witness Deposition Designation (Amended) filed by Society for Human Resource Management. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
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July 9, 2026
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ORDER granting 72 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Hector Federico Ruiz, Jr. terminated. Signed by US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter on 7/9/2026. (dzir) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
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75
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July 15, 2026
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MOTION for Summary Judgment by Society for Human Resource Management. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
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76
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July 15, 2026
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Memorandum in Support re 75 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Society for Human Resource Management. (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, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit 21, # 22 Exhibit 22, # 23 Exhibit 23, # 24 Exhibit 24, # 25 Exhibit 25, # 26 Exhibit 26, # 27 Exhibit 27, # 28 Exhibit 28, # 29 Exhibit 29, # 30 Exhibit 30, # 31 Exhibit 31, # 32 Exhibit 32, # 33 Exhibit 33)(Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
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July 15, 2026
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Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s) re 76 Memorandum in Support,,,. (Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
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July 15, 2026
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Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Society for Human Resource Management re 77 Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s) (Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
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July 15, 2026
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Consent MOTION to Seal Exhibit 15 In Support of Its Motion for Summary Judgment by Society for Human Resource Management. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
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July 15, 2026
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Memorandum in Support re 79 Consent MOTION to Seal Exhibit 15 In Support of Its Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Society for Human Resource Management. (Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
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July 15, 2026
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Notice of Hearing Date set for August 28, 2026 re 76 Memorandum in Support,,, 75 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
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July 15, 2026
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Waiver of re 80 Memorandum in Support, 79 Consent MOTION to Seal Exhibit 15 In Support of Its Motion for Summary Judgment by Society for Human Resource Management (Bridenbaugh, Lauren) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
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July 16, 2026
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Motion Hearing set for 8/28/2026 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 801 before District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles as to 75 MOTION for Summary Judgment. (dzir)
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July 16, 2026
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Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
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83
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July 21, 2026
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MOTION to add exhibit to plaintiff's exhibit list re 59 Exhibit List by Fiona Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Pershing, Stephen) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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July 21, 2026
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Notice of Hearing Date set for 09/03/2026 re 83 MOTION to add exhibit to plaintiff's exhibit list re 59 Exhibit List (Pershing, Stephen) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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July 21, 2026
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NOTICE by Fiona Torres re 83 MOTION to add exhibit to plaintiff's exhibit list re 59 Exhibit List : Attachment 1 to Motion (SHRM EEOC position statement, March 6, 2025) (Pershing, Stephen) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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July 21, 2026
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Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
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