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Filed: 6/18/2019, Entered: 6/18/2019 |
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STIPULATION Of Dismissal: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between the undersigned counsel for 6A12E48 and Aarons, Inc. respectively, that the Complaint-In-Intervention is hereby dismissed with prejudice pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. Rule 41(a)(2), with all parties to bear their own costs. SO Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II, undated. (Tavarez, Jennifer)
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Filed: 6/17/2019, Entered: 6/17/2019 |
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First MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice per Stipulation, jointly submitted by 6A12E48. (Matura, Marijana)
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Filed: 6/4/2019, Entered: 6/4/2019 |
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CONSENT JUDGMENT: The Consent Decree is approved 43 . SO Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 6/3/2019. (Tavarez, Jennifer)
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Filed: 5/31/2019, Entered: 5/31/2019 |
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Joint MOTION for Judgment Based on Settlement by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Judgment) (Riccardi, Sebastian)
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Filed: 5/24/2019, Entered: 5/24/2019 |
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ORDER: Dkt. 42 is granted, counsel shall submit a consent decree by May 31, 2019. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 5/24/2019. (Gillespie, Saudia)
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Filed: 5/23/2019, Entered: 5/23/2019 |
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Letter providing the Court with a status report pursuant to ECF No. 41 by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Linehan, Katie)
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Filed: 5/9/2019, Entered: 5/10/2019 |
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Minute Entry: Settlement Conference held on 5/9/2019 before Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold. Riccardi and Mullaire for EEOC; Merrill and Kaplan, with Scartz, for defendant Aaron's. The parties have reached general agreement on the terms of a consent decree. The parties will submit a proposed decree or written status report by May 23, 2019. The parties are encouraged to consider whether they will consent to reassignment of this action to a Magistrate Judge for all purposes. (Gillespie, Saudia)
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Filed: 3/29/2019, Entered: 4/1/2019 |
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Minute Entry: Settlement Conference held on 3/29/2019 before Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold. Riccardi, Mullaire, and Kinehan for EEOC; Matura, with 6A12E48, for 6A12E48; Merrill and Kaplan, with Scartz, for defendant. Settlement discussions held. THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE HELD TODAY WILL BE CONTINUED AT 3:30 PM ON MAY 9, 2019. The parties shall submit a status report identifying the issues on which they have been unable to reach agreement, together with draft settlement documents, no later than May 6, 2019. The report may be submitted by email to gold_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov (note that there is an underlined space between gold and chambers). (Gillespie, Saudia)
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Filed: 2/28/2019, Entered: 2/28/2019 |
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SCHEDULING ORDER: A settlement conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. on March 29, 2019. The parties shall be prepared (1) to state their respective positions on settlement, with principals WITH FULL SETTLEMENT DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY (UP TO THE AMOUNT LAST DEMANDED FOR DEFENDANTS, DOWN TO THE AMOUNT LAST OFFERED FOR PLAINTIFFS) PRESENT OR AVAILABLE BY TELEPHONE THROUGHOUT THE CONFERENCE, (2) to articulate the basis for any anticipated summary judgment motions and to be familiar with any premotion conference procedures required by the district judge presiding over the case, and (3) to state whether they will agree to assignment of this case to a magistrate judge for all purposes, including jury trial and entry of final judgment. Mediation statements are due by March 25, 2019 which may be sent ex parte email to gold_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov (note that there is an underlined space between gold and chambers). Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 2/28/2019. (Gillespie, Saudia)
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Filed: 2/28/2019, Entered: 2/28/2019 |
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Letter Indicating Parties' Availability by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Riccardi, Sebastian)
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Filed: 2/19/2019, Entered: 2/19/2019 |
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ORDER: Granting 38 Motion for Extension of Time to File. The Court has provided the parties with three proposed dates to hold a settlement conference. On or before February 28, 2019, counsel shall submit a joint letter indicating their availability. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 2/19/2019. (Gillespie, Saudia)
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Filed: 2/14/2019, Entered: 2/14/2019 |
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Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File / Continue Settlement Discussions by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Linehan, Katie)
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Filed: 2/7/2019, Entered: 2/7/2019 |
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ORDER re 36 Letter filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Application Granted. SO Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 2/6/2019. (Tavarez, Jennifer)
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Filed: 2/6/2019, Entered: 2/6/2019 |
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Letter Informing Court that EEOC Funding Restored by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Riccardi, Sebastian)
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Filed: 12/26/2018, Entered: 12/26/2018 |
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ORDER granting 35 Motion to Stay. So Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 12/26/2018. (Kuntz, William)
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Filed: 12/26/2018, Entered: 12/26/2018 |
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MOTION to Stay and for Extension by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Linehan, Katie)
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Filed: 12/17/2018, Entered: 12/17/2018 |
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ORDER: Granting 34 Motion for Extension of Time to File. Counsel shall file an updated joint status report letter by January 18, 2019. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 12/17/2018. (Gillespie, Saudia)
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Filed: 12/17/2018, Entered: 12/17/2018 |
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Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File / Continue Settlement Discussions by Aaron's, Inc.. (Merrill, Gina)
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Filed: 11/15/2018, Entered: 11/15/2018 |
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ORDER: Granting 33 Motion to Continue. Counsel shall file an updated joint status report letter by December 14, 2018. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 11/15/2018. (Gillespie, Saudia)
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Filed: 11/14/2018, Entered: 11/14/2018 |
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Letter MOTION to Continue settlement discussions and to request an additional 30 days, up to and including December 14, 2018 to do so, addressed to Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold. by Aaron's, Inc.. (Kaplan, Anshel)
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Filed: 8/10/2018, Entered: 8/10/2018 |
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STATUS REPORT ORDER: Counsel shall file a joint letter reporting on the status of mediation by November 14, 2018. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 8/10/2018. (Gillespie, Saudia)
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Filed: 8/9/2018, Entered: 8/9/2018 |
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Letter Advising the Court of Mediation set for October 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. by Aaron's, Inc. (Kaplan, Anshel)
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Filed: 7/20/2018, Entered: 7/20/2018 |
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Letter (Joint) dated 7/20/2018 to the Hon. Magistrate Steven M. Gold from Anshel Joel Kaplan advising the Court regarding the status of mediation and their selection of a mediator. by Aaron's, Inc. (Kaplan, Anshel)
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Filed: 7/9/2018, Entered: 7/9/2018 |
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ORDER: Granting 30 Motion for Protective Order. The Protective Order is hereby approved and entered as an Order of the Court. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 7/9/2018. (Gillespie, Saudia)
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Filed: 7/6/2018, Entered: 7/6/2018 |
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Letter MOTION for Protective Order Stipulated by all Parties and filed by Aaron's, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Merrill, Gina)
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Filed: 6/22/2018, Entered: 6/22/2018 |
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Minute Entry: Status Conference held on 6/22/2018 before Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold. Riccardi for EEOC, Forrester for 6A12E48, Merrill and Becker for Aaron's. Confidential documents shall be promptly exchanged, and viewed only by attorneys of record in this case and used only for purposes of this litigation absent further order of the Court. Counsel shall submit a proposed protective order, or a motion directed to same, by July 6. The parties will submit a letter by July 20 advising the Court of the schedule for their anticipated private mediation, and shall submit a further letter once the mediation is concluded reporting on whether a settlement agreement has been reached. (Gillespie, Saudia)
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Filed: 5/18/2018, Entered: 5/18/2018 |
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SCHEDULING ORDER: Due to a scheduling conflict, the status conference previously scheduled for May 24, 2018 is adjourned to June 22, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in Courtroom 13D South before the undersigned. Adjournment requests will not be considered unless made in accordance with this Court's Individual Rules. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 5/18/2018. (Gillespie, Saudia)
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Filed: 5/9/2018, Entered: 5/9/2018 |
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ORDER: Granting 28 Motion to Adjourn Conference. The status conference previously scheduled for May 15, 2018 is adjourned to May 24, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in Courtroom 13D South before the undersigned. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 5/9/2018. (Gillespie, Saudia)
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Filed: 5/8/2018, Entered: 5/8/2018 |
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Letter MOTION to Adjourn Conference currently scheduled for May 15, 2018 by Aaron's, Inc.. (Kaplan, Anshel)
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Filed: 5/4/2018, Entered: 5/4/2018 |
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NOTICE of Appearance by Gina Renee Merrill on behalf of Aaron's, Inc. (aty to be noticed) (Merrill, Gina)
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Filed: 4/27/2018, Entered: 4/27/2018 |
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Letter Withdrawing Motion to Strike by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Riccardi, Sebastian)
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Filed: 4/19/2018, Entered: 4/19/2018 |
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ORDER granting 25 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Brendan Sweeney terminated. So Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 4/19/2018. (Kuntz, William)
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Filed: 4/19/2018, Entered: 4/19/2018 |
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Letter MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney respectfully request permission for Brendan Sweeney, Esq to withdraw as counsel for defendant by Aaron's, Inc.. (Maatman, Gerald)
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Filed: 4/12/2018, Entered: 5/10/2018 |
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William F. Kuntz, II: Pre Motion Conference held on 4/12/2018. Appearances: Sebastian Riccardi, Esq., appeared on behalf Plaintiff U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Brendan Sweeney, Esq., appeared on behalf of Defendant Aaron's, Inc. Tana Forrester, Esq., appeared on behalf of Intervenor Plaintiff 6A12E48. The Plaintiffs application to make a motion to strike was granted. The Court ordered the following briefing schedule: 1) Plaintiff shall serve the motion to strike on or before Friday, April 27, 2018; 2) Defendant shall serve the memorandum in opposition on or before Friday, May 11, 2018; 3) Plaintiff shall serve the reply memorandum on or before Friday, May 25, 2018. As a courtesy to the Court, the Court requests that the parties refrain from filing motion papers until the motion has been fully briefed. If the parties elect to file their motion only once it is fully briefed, the notice of motion and all supporting papers are to be served on the other parties along with a cover letter setting forth whom the movant represents and the papers being served. Only a copy of the cover letter shall be electronically filed in advance of the fully briefed motion, and it must be filed as a letter, not as a motion. On the day the motion is fully briefed, each counsel shall electronically file their own motion papers by 5:00 p.m. on May 25, 2018. Plaintiff's counsel shall also mail a complete set of courtesy copies of all motion papers, via overnight mail, to the Court, attention of Mr. Andrew Jackson. Discovery is not stayed during the pendency of the motion. (Court Reporter Rivka Teich.) (Jackson, Andrew)
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Filed: 4/11/2018, Entered: 4/11/2018 |
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NOTICE of Appearance by Tana Marie Forrester on behalf of 6A12E48 (aty to be noticed) (Forrester, Tana)
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Filed: 4/2/2018, Entered: 4/2/2018 |
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Letter respectfully request that the Court deny EEOC's request for leave to file a motion strike by Aaron's, Inc. (Sweeney, Brendan)
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Filed: 3/27/2018, Entered: 3/27/2018 |
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ORDER granting 22 Motion for Pre Motion Conference. Pre Motion Hearing set for Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 6H North before Judge William F. Kuntz II. So Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 3/27/2018. (Choudhury, Farhana)
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Filed: 3/26/2018, Entered: 3/26/2018 |
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MOTION for pre motion conference for Motion to Strike Amended Answer by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Riccardi, Sebastian)
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Filed: 3/16/2018, Entered: 3/16/2018 |
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ANSWER to 18 Intervenor Complaint by Aaron's, Inc.. (Maatman, Gerald)
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Filed: 3/6/2018, Entered: 3/6/2018 |
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AMENDED ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Aaron's, Inc.. (Maatman, Gerald)
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Filed: 2/22/2018, Entered: 2/23/2018 |
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Minute Entry: Initial Conference Hearing held on 2/22/2018 before Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold. Riccardi and Linehan for EEOC, Matura for 6A12E48, Sweeney for Aaron's. Aaron's will answer intervenor plaintiff's complaint by March 16. Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures will be made by March 16, and Interrogatories and document demands will be served by March 30. THE COURT WILL HOLD A STATUS CONFERENCE AT 11:00 AM ON MAY 15, 2018. Counsel shall be prepared to state whether a settlement conference or mediation would be productive. If so, counsel shall indicate whether they seek the Court or a mediator to preside. If not, counsel shall be prepared to schedule depositions and other discovery needed for meaningful settlement discussions. (Gillespie, Saudia)
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Filed: 2/15/2018, Entered: 2/15/2018 |
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Intervenor COMPLAINT , filed by 6A12E48. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Matura, Marijana)
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Filed: 2/14/2018, Entered: 2/14/2018 |
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ORDER granting 17 Motion to Adjourn Conference. So Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 2/14/2018. (Kuntz, William)
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Filed: 2/14/2018, Entered: 2/14/2018 |
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MOTION to Adjourn Conference indefinitely, and grant Intervenor's Motion to Intervene on consent of all Parties by 6A12E48. (Matura, Marijana)
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Filed: 2/14/2018, Entered: 2/14/2018 |
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NOTICE of Appearance by Anshel Joel Kaplan on behalf of Aaron's, Inc. (aty to be noticed) (Kaplan, Anshel)
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Filed: 2/14/2018, Entered: 2/14/2018 |
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NOTICE of Appearance by Brendan Sweeney on behalf of Aaron's, Inc. (aty to be noticed) (Sweeney, Brendan)
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Filed: 2/13/2018, Entered: 2/13/2018 |
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ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Aaron's, Inc.. (Maatman, Gerald)
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Filed: 2/13/2018, Entered: 2/13/2018 |
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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Aaron's, Inc. (Maatman, Gerald)
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Filed: 2/2/2018, Entered: 2/2/2018 |
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ORDER granting 11 Motion for Pre Motion Conference. Pre Motion Hearing set for 2/15/2018 at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 6H North before Judge William F. Kuntz II. So Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 2/2/2018. (Kuntz, William)
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Filed: 2/2/2018, Entered: 2/2/2018 |
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NOTICE of Appearance by Troy L. Kessler on behalf of 6A12E48 (aty to be noticed) (Kessler, Troy)
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Filed: 2/2/2018, Entered: 2/2/2018 |
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Letter MOTION for pre motion conference regarding anticipated motion to Intervene pursuant to FRCP 24(a) by 6A12E48. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Complaint of Plaintiff-Intervenor) (Matura, Marijana)
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Filed: 1/25/2018, Entered: 1/25/2018 |
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ORDER: Granting 10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Katie Nicole Linehan shall register for ECF, registration is available online at the NYEDs homepage. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that s/he receives electronic notification of activity in this case. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 1/25/2018. (Gillespie, Saudia)
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Filed: 1/25/2018, Entered: 1/25/2018 |
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NOTICE: In accordance with Local Rule 1.3, counsel shall re-submit an updated certificate of good standing, issued within 30 days of filing. (Gillespie, Saudia)
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Filed: 1/24/2018, Entered: 1/24/2018 |
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0207-10143192. by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Motion, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing) (Linehan, Katie)
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Filed: 1/23/2018, Entered: 1/23/2018 |
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ORDER finding as moot 8 Motion to Stay. So Ordered by Judge William F. Kuntz, II on 1/23/2018. (Kuntz, William)
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Filed: 1/23/2018, Entered: 1/23/2018 |
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Letter Withdrawing Motion for Stay, Dkt No. 8, by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Riccardi, Sebastian)
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Filed: 1/22/2018, Entered: 1/22/2018 |
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First MOTION to Stay Proceedings by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Riccardi, Sebastian)
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Filed: 1/19/2018, Entered: 1/19/2018 |
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NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey Burstein on behalf of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (aty to be noticed) (Burstein, Jeffrey)
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Filed: 1/11/2018, Entered: 1/11/2018 |
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SCHEDULING ORDER: An in-person initial conference will be held at 11:00 a.m. on February 22, 2018 before the undersigned in Courtroom 13-D South. Counsel for all parties must attend. Counsel for plaintiff is directed to immediately confirm this conference date and time with defendant's counsel. Adjournment requests will not be considered unless made in accordance with this Court's Individual Rules. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 1/11/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Chambers Individual Rules) (Gillespie, Saudia)
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Filed: 1/4/2018, Entered: 1/4/2018 |
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Aaron's, Inc. waiver sent on 12/14/2017, answer due 2/12/2018. (Riccardi, Sebastian)
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Filed: 12/14/2017, Entered: 12/14/2017 |
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NOTICE of Appearance by Justin Mulaire on behalf of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (aty to be noticed) (Mulaire, Justin)
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Filed: 12/14/2017, Entered: 12/14/2017 |
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This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (Bowens, Priscilla)
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Filed: 12/14/2017, Entered: 12/14/2017 |
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In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to the Notice is a blank copy of the consent form that should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. The form may also be accessed at the following link: http://www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/FormsAndFees/Forms/AO085.pdf. You may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent. (Bowens, Priscilla)
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Filed: 12/13/2017, Entered: 12/14/2017 |
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Case assigned to Judge William F. Kuntz, II and Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (Bowens, Priscilla)
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Filed: 12/13/2017, Entered: 12/13/2017 |
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COMPLAINT against Aaron's, Inc. Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -Yes,, filed by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Riccardi, Sebastian)
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