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***Set Flags: "Jury" & Magistrate. (jct) (Entered: 09/28/2006)
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Sept. 28, 2006
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Sept. 28, 2006
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32
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OPINION AND ORDER denying 13 Deft's Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge J. Leon Holmes on 10/3/07. (jct)
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Oct. 3, 2007
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Oct. 3, 2007
RECAP
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36
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ORDER granting in part and denying in part 30 Plaintiff's Motion in Limine regarding testimony of Glenn Owen. Signed by Judge J. Leon Holmes on 10/9/07. (jct)
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Oct. 9, 2007
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Oct. 9, 2007
RECAP
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1
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COMPLAINT with jury demand against Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. , filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Filing fee waived; no summons issued)(jct) (Entered: 09/28/2006)
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Sept. 28, 2006
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Sept. 28, 2006
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43
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JUDGMENT, pursuant to 42 Jury Verdict, in favor of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. in the amount of $756,000, with interest to accrue at the rate of 4.14% per annum from this day forward. The Court will retain jurisdiction to consider what equitable relief, if any, should be granted. Signed by Judge J. Leon Holmes on 10/23/07. (jct)
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Oct. 23, 2007
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Oct. 23, 2007
RECAP
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2
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ORDER REASSIGNING CASE to Judge J. Leon Holmes for all further proceedings. Judge James M. Moody no longer assigned to case.(bfw) (Entered: 10/03/2006)
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Oct. 3, 2006
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Oct. 3, 2006
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50
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ORDER granting 44 Motion for Bill of Costs. Costs shall be taxed in favor of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. in the amount of $2,700.15. Signed at Direction of the Court by Cory Wilkins on 12/12/07. (jct)
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Dec. 12, 2007
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Dec. 12, 2007
RECAP
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4
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ANSWER to Complaint by Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P..(Freeland, Byron) (Entered: 11/30/2006)
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Nov. 30, 2006
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Nov. 30, 2006
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52
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ORDER, re 43 Judgment, that Defendant is enjoined from engaging in any employment practice which discriminates on the basis of religion. Defendant is directed to reinstate Glenn Owen & Joe Gonzalez, with appropriate adjustments to seniority rights & benefits, to the positions they held prior to their terminations. Defendant is directed to pay front pay to Mr. Owen & Mr. Gonzalez from the point of Judgment until the date of their reinstatement. Defendant is directed to pay interest on the fr ont pay amounts from the point of Judgment until Mr. Owen & Mr. Gonzalez are reinstated. The Court orders that Glenn Owen is entitled to prejudgment interest of $15,764.52. The Court orders that Joe Gonzalez is entitled to prejudgment interest of $13,982.99. Signed by Chief Judge J. Leon Holmes on 12/19/07. (jct)
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Dec. 19, 2007
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Dec. 19, 2007
RECAP
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5
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NOTICE of Appearance by Byron L. Freeland on behalf of Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. (Freeland, Byron) (Entered: 11/30/2006)
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Nov. 30, 2006
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Nov. 30, 2006
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6
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INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER (DOC): Rule 26(f) Conference to occur by 2/7/2007; Rule 26(f) Report due by 2/21/2007; proposed jury trial date the week of 6/18/2007 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.(cdw) (Entered: 12/01/2006)
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Dec. 1, 2006
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Dec. 1, 2006
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7
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REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Cash, William) (Entered: 02/20/2007)
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Feb. 20, 2007
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Feb. 20, 2007
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8
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FINAL SCHEDULING ORDER (DOC): Jury Trial set for the week of 6/18/2007 at 9:15 AM in Jonesboro, Courtroom (large) #324 before Chief Judge J. Leon Holmes; Discovery due by 4/5/2007; Pretrial Disclosure Sheet due by 5/29/2007; Status Report due by 4/19/2007.(cdw) (Entered: 03/20/2007)
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March 20, 2007
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March 20, 2007
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9
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Joint MOTION to Continue by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Cash, William) (Entered: 03/22/2007)
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March 22, 2007
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March 22, 2007
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10
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ORDER granting 9 Joint Motion to Continue. The 6/18/07 trial date is removed from the Court's docket. A new trial date & scheduling deadlines will be set by separate order. Signed by Judge J. Leon Holmes on 3/22/07. (jct) (Entered: 03/22/2007)
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March 22, 2007
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March 22, 2007
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11
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AMENDED FINAL SCHEDULING ORDER (DOC): Jury Trial reset for the week of 10/15/2007 at 9:15 AM in Jonesboro, Courtroom (large) #324 before Chief Judge J. Leon Holmes; Discovery due by 8/2/2007; Pretrial Disclosure Sheet due by 9/25/2007; Status Report due by 8/16/2007.(cdw) (Entered: 03/27/2007)
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March 27, 2007
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March 27, 2007
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12
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NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey L. Spillyards on behalf of Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. (Spillyards, Jeffrey) (Entered: 08/16/2007)
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Aug. 16, 2007
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Aug. 16, 2007
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13
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MOTION for Summary Judgment by Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. (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)(Spillyards, Jeffrey) (Entered: 08/16/2007)
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Aug. 16, 2007
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Aug. 16, 2007
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14
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BRIEF IN SUPPORT filed by Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. re 13 Motion for Summary Judgment (Spillyards, Jeffrey) (Entered: 08/16/2007)
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Aug. 16, 2007
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Aug. 16, 2007
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15
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STATEMENT OF FACTS (Local Rule 56.1) re 13 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P.. (Spillyards, Jeffrey) (Entered: 08/16/2007)
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Aug. 16, 2007
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Aug. 16, 2007
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16
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STATUS REPORT by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. (Spillyards, Jeffrey) (Entered: 08/16/2007)
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Aug. 16, 2007
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Aug. 16, 2007
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18
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 13 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed August 16, 2007 by defendant, Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. d/b/a AT&T Southwest and SBC Communications, by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Cash, William) (Entered: 08/22/2007)
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Aug. 22, 2007
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Aug. 22, 2007
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19
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ORDER granting 18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response. Pltf's response deadline to 13 Deft's Motion for Summary Judgment is extended to 9/7/07. Signed by Judge J. Leon Holmes on 8/22/07. (jct) (Entered: 08/22/2007)
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Aug. 22, 2007
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Aug. 22, 2007
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20
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Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 13 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Defendant has no objection to the extension) by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Cash, William) (Entered: 09/05/2007)
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Sept. 5, 2007
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Sept. 5, 2007
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21
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ORDER granting 20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response, re 13 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Plaintiff's response deadline is extended until 9/14/07. Signed by Judge J. Leon Holmes on 9/6/07. (jct) (Entered: 09/07/2007)
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Sept. 6, 2007
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Sept. 6, 2007
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22
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BRIEF IN SUPPORT filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 24 Response to Motion for Summary Judgment. (Cash, William) (Docket entry modified on 9/17/2007 to correct linkage and the description of the document filed.) (thd) (Entered: 09/14/2007)
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Sept. 14, 2007
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Sept. 14, 2007
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23
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RESPONSE re 15 Statement of Facts (Local Rule 56.1) . Plaintiff's Response To Defendant's Statement of Undisputed Facts by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Cash, William) (Entered: 09/14/2007)
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Sept. 14, 2007
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Sept. 14, 2007
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24
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RESPONSE to Motion re 13 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Plaintiff's Response To Defendant's Motion For Summary Judgment filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 thru 2# 2 Exhibit 3 thru 4# 3 Exhibit 5 thru 8# 4 Exhibit 9 thru 24)(Cash, William) (Entered: 09/14/2007)
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Sept. 14, 2007
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Sept. 14, 2007
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NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re: 22 Brief in Support. CORRECTION: The docket entry was modified to correct the linkage and the description of the document filed as "Brief in Support of Response to Motion for Summary Judgment." (thd) (Entered: 09/17/2007)
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Sept. 17, 2007
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Sept. 17, 2007
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25
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MOTION for Leave to File Reply Brief by Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. (Spillyards, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/20/2007)
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Sept. 20, 2007
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Sept. 20, 2007
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26
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ORDER granting 25 Motion for Leave to File Reply Brief. Defendant must file its reply brief on or before 9/27/07. Signed by Judge J. Leon Holmes on 9/20/07. (jct) (Entered: 09/21/2007)
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Sept. 20, 2007
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Sept. 20, 2007
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27
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PRETRIAL DISCLOSURE SHEET by Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. (Freeland, Byron) (Entered: 09/25/2007)
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Sept. 25, 2007
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Sept. 25, 2007
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28
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PRETRIAL DISCLOSURE SHEET . Plaintiff's Pretrial Disclosures by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Cash, William) (Entered: 09/25/2007)
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Sept. 25, 2007
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Sept. 25, 2007
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30
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MOTION in Limine Regarding Glenn Owen by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Cash, William) (Entered: 10/01/2007)
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Oct. 1, 2007
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Oct. 1, 2007
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31
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BRIEF IN SUPPORT filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 30 Motion in Limine (Cash, William) (Entered: 10/01/2007)
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Oct. 1, 2007
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Oct. 1, 2007
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33
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TRIAL BRIEF by Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P.(Spillyards, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/05/2007)
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Oct. 5, 2007
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Oct. 5, 2007
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34
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TRIAL BRIEF (Plaintiff EEOC's) by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(Cash, William) (Entered: 10/05/2007)
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Oct. 5, 2007
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Oct. 5, 2007
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35
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RESPONSE to Motion re 30 MOTION in Limine Regarding Glenn Owen Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's Motion in Limine Regarding Glenn Owen filed by Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P.. (Spillyards, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/08/2007)
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Oct. 8, 2007
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Oct. 8, 2007
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37
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AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial before Chief Judge J. Leon Holmes set for 10/15/2007 is rescheduled to begin at 1:15 PM in Jonesboro Courtroom #324. Signed by Judge J. Leon Holmes on 10/10/07. (jct) (Entered: 10/10/2007)
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Oct. 10, 2007
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Oct. 10, 2007
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(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) Minute entry for proceedings held before Judge J. Leon Holmes: Jury Trial (DAY 1) held on Monday, 10/15/2007 in Jonesboro; William Cash, Darin Tuggle present for plaintiff; Byron Freeland, Tim Pickering present for defendant; voir dire by Court and counsel; peremptory strikes exercised; jury of 12 seated and sworn; opening statements by counsel for plaintiff and counsel for defendant; plaintiff's proof begins. (Court Reporter Genie Power) (cdw) (Entered: 10/16/2007)
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Oct. 15, 2007
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Oct. 15, 2007
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(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) Minute proceedings held before Judge J. Leon Holmes: Jury Trial (DAY 2) held on Tuesday, 10/16/2007 in Jonesboro; plaintiff's proof continues. (Court Reporter Genie Power) (cdw) (Entered: 10/17/2007)
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Oct. 16, 2007
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Oct. 16, 2007
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(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) Minute entry for proceedings held before Judge J. Leon Holmes: Jury Trial (DAY 3) held on Wednesday, 10/17/2007 in Jonesboro; plaintiff's proof concludes. (Court Reporter Genie Power) (cdw) (Entered: 10/18/2007)
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Oct. 17, 2007
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Oct. 17, 2007
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38
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Jury Instructions given by the Court. (cdw) (Entered: 10/22/2007)
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Oct. 18, 2007
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Oct. 18, 2007
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39
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Proffered Jury Instructions by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (cdw) (Entered: 10/22/2007)
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Oct. 18, 2007
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Oct. 18, 2007
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40
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Proffered Jury Instruction by Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. (cdw) (Entered: 10/22/2007)
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Oct. 18, 2007
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Oct. 18, 2007
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41
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Minute entry for proceedings held before Judge J. Leon Holmes: Jury Trial (DAY 5) held on Friday, 10/19/2007 in Jonesboro; jurors resume deliberations at 9:00 a.m.; fed lunch at 12:30 p.m.; announce verdict in favor of plaintiffs at 1:22 p.m.; jurors excused from service, Court adjourned. (Court Reporter Cheryl Nelson) (cdw) (Entered: 10/22/2007)
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Oct. 19, 2007
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Oct. 19, 2007
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42
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JURY VERDICT finding in favor of plaintiffs (cdw) (Entered: 10/22/2007)
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Oct. 19, 2007
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Oct. 19, 2007
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44
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MOTION for Bill of Costs by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A and B)(Cash, William) (Entered: 10/25/2007)
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Oct. 25, 2007
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Oct. 25, 2007
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45
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TRANSCRIPT of Voir Dire (1 Volume) held on October 15, 2007 before Judge J. Leon Holmes. Court Reporter: Eugenie M. Power. (mkf) (Entered: 11/30/2007)
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Nov. 30, 2007
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Nov. 30, 2007
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46
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TRANSCRIPT of Trial (Vol. #1) held on October 15, 2007 before Judge J. Leon Holmes. Court Reporter: Eugenie M. Power. (mkf) (Entered: 11/30/2007)
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Nov. 30, 2007
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Nov. 30, 2007
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47
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TRANSCRIPT of Trial (Vol. #2) held on October 16, 2007 before Judge J. Leon Holmes. Court Reporter: Eugenie M. Power. (mkf) (Entered: 11/30/2007)
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Nov. 30, 2007
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Nov. 30, 2007
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48
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TRANSCRIPT of Trial (Vol. #3) held on October 17, 2007 before Judge J. Leon Holmes. Court Reporter: Eugenie M. Power. (mkf) (Entered: 11/30/2007)
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Nov. 30, 2007
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Nov. 30, 2007
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49
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TRANSCRIPT of Trial (Vol. #4) held on October 18-19, 2007 before Judge J. Leon Holmes. Court Reporter: Eugenie M. Power. (mkf) (Entered: 11/30/2007)
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Nov. 30, 2007
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Nov. 30, 2007
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54
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney (Proposed Order submitted) by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Tuggle, Darin) (Entered: 12/19/2007)
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Dec. 19, 2007
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Dec. 19, 2007
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55
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ORDER granting 54 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Terry Beck terminated. Signed by Chief Judge J. Leon Holmes on 12/20/07. (jct) (Entered: 12/20/2007)
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Dec. 20, 2007
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Dec. 20, 2007
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56
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NOTICE OF APPEAL with Appeal Information form "A" as to 52 Order, 32 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, 43 Judgment, 50 Order on Motion for Bill of Costs, by Southwestern Bell Telephone LP. Filing fee $ 455, receipt number JONOOO292. (dac) (Entered: 01/08/2008)
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Jan. 8, 2008
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Jan. 8, 2008
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57
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NOTIFICATION OF APPEAL and NOA SUPPLEMENT as to 52 Order 32 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, 43 Judgment, 50 Order on Motion for Bill of Costs, 56 Notice of Appeal, by Southwestern Bell Telephone LP. (NOTIFICATION TO COUNSEL: REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS SHOULD BE FILED WITH THE DISTRICT COURT CLERK. FORM A & B SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO EIGHTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS CLERK'S OFFICE). (dac) (Entered: 01/08/2008)
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Jan. 8, 2008
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Jan. 8, 2008
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58
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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Southwestern Bell Telephone LP (Freeland, Byron) (Entered: 01/08/2008)
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Jan. 8, 2008
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Jan. 8, 2008
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59
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MOTION to Stay Motion for Stay Upon Appeal by Southwestern Bell Telephone LP (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Bond)(Freeland, Byron) (Entered: 01/08/2008)
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Jan. 8, 2008
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Jan. 8, 2008
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60
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ORDER granting 59 Motion to Stay. Signed by Chief Judge J. Leon Holmes on 1/9/08. (dac) (Entered: 01/09/2008)
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Jan. 9, 2008
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Jan. 9, 2008
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61
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USCA Docketing Letter and Briefing Schedule as to 56 Notice of Appeal, filed by Southwestern Bell Telephone LP. USCA Case Number 08-1096 Transcript due by 2/19/2008 (dac) (Entered: 01/10/2008)
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Jan. 10, 2008
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Jan. 10, 2008
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62
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Transmitted Record on Appeal to US Court of Appeals: 5 volumes of jury trial transcripts re 56 Notice of Appeal, (dac) (Entered: 01/15/2008)
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Jan. 15, 2008
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Jan. 15, 2008
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63
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NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 52 Order,,, 43 Judgment, by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Cash, William) (Entered: 02/14/2008)
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Feb. 14, 2008
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Feb. 14, 2008
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64
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NOTIFICATION OF APPEAL and NOA SUPPLEMENT as to 52 Order, 43 Judgment, 63 Notice of Appeal by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (dac) (Entered: 02/14/2008)
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Feb. 14, 2008
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Feb. 14, 2008
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66
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USCA Docketing Letter as to 63 Notice of Appeal filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. USCA Case Number 08-1417 (dac) (Entered: 02/22/2008)
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Feb. 22, 2008
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Feb. 22, 2008
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67
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USCA Scheduling Order as to 63 Notice of Appeal filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 56 Notice of Appeal, filed by Southwestern Bell Telephone LP. (dac) (Entered: 02/22/2008)
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Feb. 22, 2008
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Feb. 22, 2008
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