Case: Space Exploration Technologies Corp v. Bell

COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXSDC-30516966) filed by Space Exploration Technologies Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Warrick, Laura) (Entered: 09/15/2023)

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Request for Issuance of Summons as to All Defendants, United States Attorney Southern District of Texas, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Summons - Request for Issuance, # 2 Summons - Request for Issuance, # 3 Summons - Request for Issuance)(Warrick, Laura) (Entered: 09/15/2023)

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, filed.(Warrick, Laura) (Entered: 09/15/2023)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for James Tysse (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-30517325) by Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/6/2023. (Warrick, Laura) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/18/2023: # 1 verified status) (DahlilaRodriguez, 1). (Entered: 09/15/2023)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Charles Connolly (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-30517424) by Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/6/2023. (Warrick, Laura) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/18/2023: # 1 verified status) (DahlilaRodriguez, 1). (Entered: 09/15/2023)

Summons Issued as to 1.) Carol Bell, 2.) Merrick B. Garland, 3.) James McHenry, 4.) U.S. Attorney. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (JenniferLongoria, 1) (Entered: 09/18/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kuntal Cholera on behalf of Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. (Cholera, Kuntal) (Entered: 09/26/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kuntal Cholera on behalf of Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. (Cholera, Kuntal) (Entered: 09/26/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Cynthia Liao on behalf of Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. (Liao, Cynthia) (Entered: 09/26/2023)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess PagesMotions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Space Exploration Technologies Corp., filed. Motion Docket Date 10/17/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Warrick, Laura) (Entered: 09/26/2023)

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MOTION for Preliminary InjunctionMotions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Space Exploration Technologies Corp., filed. Motion Docket Date 10/17/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Proposed Order)(Warrick, Laura) (Entered: 09/26/2023)

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ORDER granting 10 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages.(Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified.(JenniferLongoria, 1) (Entered: 09/28/2023)

ORDER granting 4 Motion for James Tysse to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified.(JenniferLongoria, 1) (Entered: 09/28/2023)

ORDER granting 5 Motion for Charles Connolly to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified.(JenniferLongoria, 1) (Entered: 09/28/2023)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Cynthia Liao (Fee Exempt)Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/19/2023. (Liao, Cynthia) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/29/2023: # 1 Verified status for Motion Pro Hac Vice) (SaraCelis, 1). (Entered: 09/28/2023)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Kuntal Cholera (Fee Exempt)Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/19/2023. (Cholera, Kuntal) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/29/2023: # 1 Verified status for Motion Pro Hac Vice) (SaraCelis, 1). (Entered: 09/28/2023)

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ORDER granting 16 Motion for Kuntal Cholera to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (SaraCelis, 1) (Entered: 09/29/2023)

ORDER granting 15 Motion for Cynthia Liao to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (SaraCelis, 1) (Entered: 09/29/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher D. Pineda on behalf of Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. (Pineda, Christopher) (Entered: 10/02/2023)

RESPONSE in Opposition to 11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry. (Attachments: # 1 Ruisanchez Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order)(Liao, Cynthia) (Entered: 10/17/2023)

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Rescinded per docket entry # 22. ORDER entered re: 20 RESPONSE in Opposition. Defendants' attorneys are required to file an affidavit certifying they have read and understand the Court's local rules by October 24, 2023. (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (SaraCelis, 1) Modified on 10/23/2023 (SaraCelis, 1). (Entered: 10/19/2023)

ORDER entered. The Court rescinds its prior Order (Dkt. No. 21) (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (SaraCelis, 1) (Entered: 10/23/2023)

MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive ReliefMotions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Space Exploration Technologies Corp., filed. Motion Docket Date 11/15/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Proposed Order)(Warrick, Laura) Modified on 10/26/2023 (JacquelineMata, 4). (Entered: 10/25/2023)

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REPLY in Support of 11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Space Exploration Technologies Corp.. (Warrick, Laura) (Entered: 10/25/2023)

RETURN of Service of SUMMONS Executed as to All Defendants, filed.(Warrick, Laura) (Entered: 10/31/2023)

SURREPLY to 11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, RESPONSE in Opposition to 23 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, filed by Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Liao, Cynthia) . (Entered: 11/03/2023)

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REPLY in Support of 23 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, filed by Space Exploration Technologies Corp.. (Warrick, Laura) (Entered: 11/06/2023)

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 11 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified.(JenniferLongoria, 1) (Entered: 11/08/2023)

Unopposed MOTION to Stay Answer Deadline Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/4/2023. (Cholera, Kuntal) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

ORDER entered. Plaintiffs Motion (Dkt. No. 23 ) should be and is hereby GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is ORDERED to file Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint as a new entry on the case docket. Defendants Motion (Dkt. No. 29 ) is GRANTED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (SaraCelis, 1) (Main Document 30 replaced on 11/16/2023) (SaraCelis, 1). (Entered: 11/16/2023)

First AMENDED COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injuctive Relief against All Defendants filed by Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Related document: 1 Complaint filed by Space Exploration Technologies Corp.. (SaraCelis, 1) (Entered: 11/16/2023)

Set/Reset Deadlines AND Terminate Deadlines (PUBLIC ENTRY)

***Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 1/22/2024 (SaraCelis, 1)

STATUS REPORT by Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed.(Cholera, Kuntal) (Entered: 01/22/2024)

ORDER entered granting 32 Status Report. The Court will issue a scheduling order which incorporates the parties proposed deadlines. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (SaraCelis, 1) (Entered: 01/24/2024)

SCHEDULING ORDER. Defendants shall file their motion for summary judgment by 3/22/2024. Plaintiffs shall file their cross-MSJ by 5/21/2024. Plaintiffs response to Defendants MSJ, due by 5/21/2024. Defendants reply in support of their MSJ due by 6/20/2024. Defendants response to Plaintiffs MSJ due by 6/20/2024. Plaintiffs reply in support of its cross-MSJ due by 7/22/2024. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (SaraCelis, 1) (Entered: 01/24/2024)

MOTION for Summary Judgment Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/12/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Cholera, Kuntal) (Entered: 03/22/2024)

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MOTION for Summary Judgment Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment [ECF No. 35] Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Space Exploration Technologies Corp., filed. Motion Docket Date 6/11/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Warrick, Laura) (Entered: 05/21/2024)

Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Defendants' Reply Brief in Support of Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment and Response to Plaintiffs Cross-Motion for Summary JudgmentMotions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/20/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Liao, Cynthia) (Entered: 05/29/2024)

ORDER granting 37 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants' have until July 11, 2024, to file their reply in support of Defendants' motion for summary judgment and response to Plaintiff's cross-motion for summary judgment. Plaintiff has until August 30, 2024, to file its reply in support of Plaintiff's cross-motion for summary judgment. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (jrl1) (Entered: 05/29/2024)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief in Support of Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment and Response to Plaintiffs Cross-Motion for Summary JudgmentMotions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/24/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Liao, Cynthia) (Entered: 07/03/2024)

ORDER granting 39 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants have until August 16, 2024, to file their reply in support of Defendants motion for summary judgment and response to Plaintiffs cross-motion for summary judgment. Plaintiff has until October 18, 2024, to file its reply in support of Plaintiffs cross-motion for summary judgment.SIGNED (Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt) Parties notified. (dar1) (Entered: 07/05/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by BENJAMIN S. LYLES on behalf of Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. (Lyles, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/12/2024)

Unopposed MOTION for Christopher D. Pineda to Withdraw as AttorneyMotions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/3/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Pineda, Christopher) (Entered: 08/12/2024)

ORDER granting 42 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Christopher D Pineda terminated.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 08/15/2024)

REPLY in Support of 35 MOTION for Summary Judgment, filed by Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Liao, Cynthia) (Entered: 08/16/2024)

Corrected REPLY in Support of 35 MOTION for Summary Judgment, filed by Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Liao, Cynthia) (Entered: 08/16/2024)

REPLY in Support of 36 MOTION for Summary Judgment Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment [ECF No. 35], filed by Space Exploration Technologies Corp.. (Warrick, Laura) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Unopposed MOTION to Stay Case for 45 Days Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Carol Bell, James McHenry, Merrick B. Garland, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/10/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Liao, Cynthia) (Entered: 01/19/2025)

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ORDER granting 47 Motion to Stay. The Clerk of Court is ORDERED to STAY this civil action until further order of the Court. The Court will issue an order to lift the stay after March 10, 2025, unless the parties file a joint motion to extend the stay prior to its expiration. The parties are ORDERED to file a joint status report on or by March 7, 2025..(Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

Set/Reset Deadlines

***Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 3/7/2025 (dlr1)

Unopposed MOTION to Lift Preliminary Injunction for Limited PurposeMotions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Carol Bell, James McHenry, Merrick B. Garland, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/13/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Liao, Cynthia) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

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ORDER entered granting 49 Motion to Lift Preliminary Injunction for Limited Purpose. (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (sac1) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Unopposed MOTION to Dismiss as Moot Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Carol Bell, James McHenry, Merrick B. Garland, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/21/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Liao, Cynthia) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

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ORDER GRANTING 51 Unopposed MOTION to Dismiss as Moot. Case terminated on 3/3/2025 (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 03/03/2025)