1
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COMPLAINT against City of Cairo IL , filed by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(jep) (Entered: 03/04/2005)
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March 3, 2005
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March 3, 2005
Clearinghouse
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2
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Summons Issued as to City of Cairo IL. (jep) (Entered: 03/04/2005)
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March 3, 2005
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March 3, 2005
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3
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Summons Issued as to City of Cairo IL. (dka, ) (Entered: 04/13/2005)
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April 13, 2005
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April 13, 2005
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4
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SUMMONS Returned Executed City of Cairo IL served on 4/14/2005, answer due 5/4/2005. (jep) (Entered: 04/18/2005)
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April 15, 2005
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April 15, 2005
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5
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Motion and Order to Appear Pro Hac Vice granting appearance of Attorney Alan W. McIntyre for City of Cairo IL. $100.00 fee paid,receipt number 400−58548 (Attachments: # 1 Order) (jep) (Entered: 04/29/2005)
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April 29, 2005
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April 29, 2005
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8
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STRICKEN PURSUANT TO 6/23/05 NOTICE − MEMORANDUM in Support re 6 First MOTION for Default Judgment as to Filing of Answer to Complaint Proposed Order Granting United States' Motion for a Default Judgment Against
Defendant City of Cairo, Illinois filed by USA. (Rao, Sonya) Modified on
6/23/2005 (vlm). (Entered: 06/22/2005)
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June 22, 2005
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June 22, 2005
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6
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STRICKEN PURSUANT TO 6/23/05 NOTICE − First MOTION for Default Judgment as to Filing of Answer to Complaint by USA. Responses due by 7/22/2005 (Rao, Sonya) Modified on 6/23/2005 (vlm). (Entered: 06/22/2005)
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June 22, 2005
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June 22, 2005
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7
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STRICKEN PURSUANT TO 6/23/05 NOTICE − MEMORANDUM in Support re 6 First MOTION for Default Judgment as to Filing of Answer to Complaint filed by USA. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 # 5 # 6 # 7 # 8 # 9 # 10 # 11)(Rao, Sonya) Modified on 6/23/2005 (vlm). (Entered: 06/22/2005)
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June 22, 2005
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June 22, 2005
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9
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NOTICE STRIKING ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS striking 6 Motion for Default Judgment filed by USA, striking 7 Memorandum in Support of Motion filed by USA, and striking 8 Memorandum in Support of Motion filed by USA. See attached document for specifics (vlm) (Entered: 06/23/2005)
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June 23, 2005
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June 23, 2005
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10
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First MOTION for Entry of Default Against the City of Cairo, Illinois by USA. (Attachments: # 1 # 2)(Rao, Sonya) (Entered: 06/23/2005)
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June 23, 2005
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June 23, 2005
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11
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Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT (NGJ/vlm) as to City of Cairo IL. (vlm) (Entered: 06/23/2005)
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June 23, 2005
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June 23, 2005
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12
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STRICKEN PURSUANT TO JUNE 30, 2005 NOTICE − MOTION for Leave to File Answer by City of Cairo IL. (O'Shea, Michael) Modified on 6/30/2005 (vlm, ). (Entered: 06/30/2005)
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June 30, 2005
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June 30, 2005
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13
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NOTICE STRIKING ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS striking 12 Motion for Leave to File filed by City of Cairo IL. See attached document for specifics (vlm, ) (Entered: 06/30/2005)
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June 30, 2005
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June 30, 2005
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14
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MOTION for Leave to File by City of Cairo IL. (O'Shea, Michael) (Entered: 06/30/2005)
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June 30, 2005
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June 30, 2005
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15
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ORDER GRANTING 14 MOTION for Leave to File filed by City of Cairo IL. Clerk's Order of Default dated June 23, 2005 11 is VACATED.Signed by Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on July 1, 2005. (iag) (Entered: 07/01/2005)
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July 1, 2005
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July 1, 2005
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16
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ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by City of Cairo IL.(O'Shea, Michael) (Entered: 07/01/2005)
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July 1, 2005
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July 1, 2005
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17
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CJRA TRACK B assigned: Final Pretrial Conference set for 8/28/2006 09:30 AM in Benton Court House before Judge James L. Foreman. Presumptive Jury Trial Month set for 9/2006 in Benton Court House before Judge James L. Foreman. (vlm, ) (Entered: 07/14/2005)
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July 14, 2005
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July 14, 2005
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18
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NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Telephonic Scheduling/Discovery Conference set for 8/18/2005 09:00 AM before Mag/Judge Donald G. Wilkerson. (rmb) (Entered: 07/18/2005)
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July 18, 2005
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July 18, 2005
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19
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STRICKEN PURSUANT TO NOTICE DATED JULY 26, 2005 − MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by City of Cairo IL. (O'Shea, Michael) Modified on 7/26/2005 (vlm, ). (Entered: 07/25/2005)
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July 25, 2005
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July 25, 2005
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20
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NOTICE STRIKING ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS striking 19 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney filed by City of Cairo IL. See attached document for specifics (vlm, ) (Entered: 07/26/2005)
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July 26, 2005
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July 26, 2005
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21
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by City of Cairo IL. (O'Shea, Michael) (Entered: 07/26/2005)
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July 26, 2005
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July 26, 2005
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22
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SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 4/29/2006. Dispositive Motions due by 5/13/2006. Signed by Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 7/28/05. Telephonic Scheduling/Discovery Conference set for 8/18/2005 09:00 AM before Mag/Judge Donald G. Wilkerson is hereby CANCELED. (rmb) (Entered: 07/28/2005)
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July 28, 2005
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July 28, 2005
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23
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ORDER AND NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Settlement Conference set for 5/15/2006 09:00 AM in East St. Louis Court House before Mag/Judge Donald G. Wilkerson. Signed by Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 7/28/05. (rmb) (Entered: 07/28/2005)
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July 28, 2005
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July 28, 2005
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24
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ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY. Signed by Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 7/28/05. (rmb) (Entered: 07/28/2005)
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July 28, 2005
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July 28, 2005
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25
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ORDER GRANTING 21 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by City of Cairo IL. Attorney Alan W. McIntyre terminated. Signed by Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on July 29, 2005. (iag) (Entered: 07/29/2005)
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July 29, 2005
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July 29, 2005
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26
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NOTICE of Hearing: Sonya Rao contacted chambers regarding a discovery dispute between the parties. A Telephonic Discovery Dispute Conference is set for 10/20/2005 at 03:00 PM before Mag/Judge Donald G. Wilkerson. The Attorney for the United States is to initiate the conference call. The conference number is 618−482−9004.(iag) (Entered: 10/19/2005)
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Oct. 19, 2005
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Oct. 19, 2005
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27
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Donald G. Wilkerson: Telephinic Discovery Dispute Conference held on 10/20/2005. Attorney Sonya A. Rao for plaintiff and Attorney Michael P. O'Shea, Jr. for defendant present. Order to issue. (Court Reporter n/a.) (rmb) (Entered: 10/21/2005)
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Oct. 20, 2005
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Oct. 20, 2005
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28
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ORDER: Action due by 11/4/2005. Discovery due by 5/12/2006. Motions due by 5/26/2006. See order for specifics.Signed by Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on October 21, 2005. (iag) (Entered: 10/21/2005)
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Oct. 21, 2005
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Oct. 21, 2005
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29
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ORDER: Sonya Rao, attorney for plaintiff, contacted chambers today regarding a discovery dispute between the parties. A Telephonic Discovery Dispute Conference is set for 12/12/2005 at 11:30 AM before Mag/Judge Donald G. Wilkerson. Plaintiff to initiate the conference call. See Court's webpage for further instructions.Signed by Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on December 7, 2005. (iag) (Entered: 12/07/2005)
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Dec. 7, 2005
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Dec. 7, 2005
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Donald G. Wilkerson : Telephonic Discovery Dispute Conference held on 12/12/2005. Attorney Sonya A. Rao for United States and Attorney Michael P. O'Shea, Jr. for Defendnt present. Order to issue. (Court Reporter n/a.) (rmb) (Entered: 12/13/2005)
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Dec. 12, 2005
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Dec. 12, 2005
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31
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ORDER re Telephonic Discovery Dispute Conference. See Order for specifics. Action due by 1/6/2006.Signed by Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on December 13, 2005. (iag) (Entered: 12/13/2005)
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Dec. 13, 2005
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Dec. 13, 2005
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32
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ORDER: Sonya Rao, attorney for the plaintiff, contacted chambers on February 21, 2006 regarading a discovery dispute between the parties (payroll information). A Telephonic Discovery Dispute Conference is set for 3/1/2006 at 02:00 PM before Mag/Judge Donald G. Wilkerson.Signed by Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on February 22, 2006. (iag)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 02/22/2006)
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Feb. 22, 2006
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Feb. 22, 2006
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33
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ORDER: The Telephonic Discovery Dispute Conference is RESET and CONVERTED INTO AN IN PERSON DISCOVERY DISPUTE CONFERENCE on 3/8/2006 09:30 AM in East St. Louis Court House before Mag/Judge Donald G. Wilkerson. The dispute involves payroll records and 30(b)6 depostions.Signed by Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on February 27, 2006. (iag)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 02/27/2006)
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Feb. 27, 2006
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Feb. 27, 2006
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34
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First MOTION for Sanctions Against the City of Cairo, Illinois Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37(d) by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A:Rao Declaration# 2 Exhibit B:30(b)(6) Deposition Notice to Cairo# 3 Exhibit C:12/08/05 Subpoena to Cairo# 4 Exhibit D:Bosecker Deposition Excerpt# 5 Exhibit E: Sudduth Deposition Excerpts# 6 Exhibit F: Farris Deposition Excerpts# 7 Exhibit G: 1/26/2006 Letter from Rao to O'Shea# 8 Exhibit H: Scheduling Order in U.S. v. City of Cairo, Illinois# 9 Exhibit I: 2/07/2006 Letter from Rao to O'Shea# 10 Exhibit J: Notice of Continuation of 30(b)(6) Deposition of Cairo# 11 Exhibit K: 2/07/2006 Subpoena to City of Cairo# 12 Exhibit L: 2/21/2006 Letter and Fax Confirmation from Rao to O'Shea# 13 Exhibit M: 2/22/2006 letter from Holmes to Rao# 14 Exhibit N: "Failure to Appear for Deposition" transcript# 15 Exhibit O: Travel Voucher for Sonya Rao# 16 Exhibit P: Travel Receipts for Sonya Rao# 17 Exhibit Q: Court Reporter Bill for 2/27/2006# 18 Exhibit R: Declaration of Mac G. McConkey)(Rao, Sonya) (Entered: 03/06/2006)
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March 6, 2006
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March 6, 2006
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35
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STRICKEN PURSUANT TO 3/7/06 NOTICE − SUPPLEMENT by USA. Supplement to 34 Motion for Sanctions,,,, Proposed Order . (Rao, Sonya) Modified on 3/7/2006 (vlm, ). (Entered: 03/06/2006)
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March 6, 2006
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March 6, 2006
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36
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NOTICE STRIKING ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS striking 35 Supplement (Proposed Order) filed by USA. See attached document for specifics (vlm, ) (Entered: 03/07/2006)
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March 7, 2006
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March 7, 2006
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37
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ORDER STRIKING re 34 First MOTION for Sanctions Against the City of Cairo, Illinois Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37(d) filed by USA.Signed by Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on March 7, 2006. (iag)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 03/07/2006)
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March 7, 2006
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March 7, 2006
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38
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Donald G. Wilkerson: In−person Discovery Dispute Conference held on 3/8/2006. Case called at 9:30 am. Sonya A. Rao present for plaintiff (also present − Laura Jones). Defense Counsel, Michael P. O'Shea, not present. Court recessed to reconvene at 1:25 pm. During recess, Court is notified by Atorney O'Shea's office that he has passed away this morning. At 1:25 pm case is called again. Parties are notified of information received regarding Defense Counsel. Government requests a 60−day stay of discovery. Court grants stay, but will advise as to timeline. Order to issue. (Court Reporter Molly Clayton.) (rmb)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 03/08/2006)
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March 8, 2006
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March 8, 2006
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39
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ORDER regarding In−person Discovery Conference held today at Minutes of Court 38 . Discovery stayed. See Order for specifics. Signed by Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 3/8/06. (rmb) (Entered: 03/08/2006)
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March 8, 2006
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March 8, 2006
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40
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NOTICE of Hearing: In−person Status Conference set for 5/4/2006 09:00 AM in East St. Louis Court House before Mag/Judge Donald G. Wilkerson. (rmb) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 04/26/2006)
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April 26, 2006
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April 26, 2006
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41
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Received "bounce back" re: Michael O'Shea Jr. (doc 40 − Notice of Hearing). Tried to call Mr. O'Shea's office and received recording advising that telephone had been disconnected. (dka, ) (Entered: 04/26/2006)
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April 26, 2006
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April 26, 2006
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42
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First MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and Dispositive Motions and to Change the Presumptive Trial Month by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A −− Uniform Trial Practice and Procedures from Clerk of Court, dated July 14, 2005# 2 Exhibit B −− Order of the Court, dated October 21, 2005# 3 Exhibit C −− Order of the Court, dated March 8, 2006)(Rao, Sonya) (Entered: 04/27/2006)
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April 27, 2006
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April 27, 2006
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43
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NOTICE of Appearance by Alan W. McIntyre on behalf of City of Cairo IL (McIntyre, Alan) (Entered: 04/28/2006)
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April 28, 2006
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April 28, 2006
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44
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Donald G. Wilkerson: In−person status and discovery dispute conference held 5/4/2006. Sonya A. Rao appeared for Plaintiff the United States of America and Alan W. McIntyre appeared for Defendant City of Cairo, Illinois. Discovery deadlines extended: Discovery due by 8/8/2006. Dispositive Motions due by 8/23/2006. Presumptive Jury Trial Month set for 12/2006 in Benton Court House before Judge James L. Foreman. Settlement Conference scheduled for June 19, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at the courthouse in East St. Louis, IL, before Judge Donald G. Wilkerson. As regards to: three (3) discovery disputes: 1) The City of Cairo is ordered to produce to the United States by May 19, 2006 an answer to its Interrogatory No. 13 for the years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and the second half of 2005 by May 19, 2006; 2) The City of Cairo agrees to produce the answers to Plaintiff' Second Request for Production to Defendant by May 12, 2006; and 3) the City of Cairo through Alan W. McIntyre agrees to produce persons with knowledge for a Fed.R.Civ.P. 30(b)(6) deposition on May 18, 2006. (Court Reporter n/a.) (rmb)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 05/08/2006)
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May 4, 2006
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May 4, 2006
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45
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ORDER AND NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Settlement Conference set for 6/19/2006 09:00 AM in East St. Louis Court House before Mag/Judge Donald G. Wilkerson.(rmb) (Entered: 05/08/2006)
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May 4, 2006
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May 4, 2006
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46
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ORDER GRANTING 42 First MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and Dispositive Motions and to Change the Presumptive Trial Month filed by USA. The deadlines listed in the May 4, 2006 minute entry 44 shall govern this case. Signed by Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 5/8/06. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 05/08/2006)
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May 8, 2006
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May 8, 2006
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47
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NOTICE by USA of Notice of Appearance of Wonkee Moon (Rao, Sonya) (Entered: 05/08/2006)
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May 8, 2006
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May 8, 2006
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48
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NOTICE OF ERRORS AND/OR DEFICIENCIES re 47 Notice (Other) filed by USA. See attached document for specifics (myz ) (Entered: 05/09/2006)
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May 9, 2006
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May 9, 2006
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49
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ORAL ORDER by District Judge James L. Foreman resetting the Final Pretrial Conference for 11/6/2006 09:30 AM in Benton Court House before Judge James L. Foreman. Presumptive Jury Trial month set for 12/2006 in Benton Court House before Judge James L. Foreman.(vlm, )THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 05/22/2006)
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May 22, 2006
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May 22, 2006
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50
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Set/Reset Hearings: Due to a conflict of the Court's schedule, Settlement Conference RESET for 9/7/2006 09:00 AM in East St. Louis Court House before Mag/Judge Donald G. Wilkerson. (rmb) (Entered: 06/09/2006)
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June 9, 2006
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June 9, 2006
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51
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Joint MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by City of Cairo IL. (Cox, Patrick) (Entered: 06/09/2006)
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June 9, 2006
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June 9, 2006
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52
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NOTICE of Appearance by Patrick J. Cox on behalf of City of Cairo IL (Cox, Patrick) (Entered: 06/09/2006)
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June 9, 2006
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June 9, 2006
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53
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ORDER GRANTING 51 Joint MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by City of Cairo IL. Attorney Alan W. McIntyre terminated. Signed by Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 6/13/06. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 06/13/2006)
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June 13, 2006
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June 13, 2006
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54
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NOTICE of Hearing: Telephonic Discovery Dispute Conference set for 7/19/2006 10:00 AM before Mag/Judge Donald G. Wilkerson. Plaintiff to inititate the conference call. Court's conference number is 618−482−9004. Parties should be prepared to discuss the discovery dispute and the schedule in this case. Plaintiff to e−mail or FAX (618−482−9277) disputed material to chambers prior to the conference.(sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 07/18/2006)
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July 18, 2006
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July 18, 2006
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55
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Donald G. Wilkerson: Telephonic Discovery Dispute Conference held on 7/19/2006. Attorneys Sonya A. Rao for the plaintiff and Patrick J. Cox for the defendant. The parties indicate that they are close to settling this matter. Therefore, a telephonic Status Conference is set for 8/1/2006 01:30 PM before Mag/Judge Donald G. Wilkerson. Plaintiff to initiate the conference call. If the case does not settle by that time, the Court will take up the issue of the schedule in this case and any remaining discovery disputes. (Court Reporter N/A.) (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 07/19/2006)
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July 19, 2006
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July 19, 2006
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56
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Donald G. Wilkerson: Telephonic Status Conference held on 8/1/2006. Attorneys Sonya A. Rao and WonKee Moon for the plaintiff and Patrick J. Cox for the defendant. The parties indicate that they are close to settling this matter, but mutually request additional time. Therefore, a telephonic Status Conference is set for Thursday, 8/10/2006 at 3:00 PM before Mag/Judge Donald G. Wilkerson. Plaintiff to initiate the conference call. Discovery deadlines extended: Discovery due by 8/18/2006. (Court Reporter N/A)(jdn) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 08/01/2006)
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Aug. 1, 2006
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Aug. 1, 2006
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58
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ORDER re 57 Status Conference held on 8/10/06. Signed by Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 8/10/06. (sgp) (Entered: 08/10/2006)
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Aug. 10, 2006
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Aug. 10, 2006
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57
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Donald G. Wilkerson: Telephonic Status Conference held on 8/10/2006. Attorneys Sonya A. Rao and WonKee Moon for plaintiff and Patrick J. Cox for defendant. Order to issue. (Court Reporter N/A.) (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER
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Aug. 10, 2006
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Aug. 10, 2006
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59
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Joint MOTION to Approve Consent Judgment and enter Consent Decree by USA. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Decree# 2 Certificate of Service)(Moon, WonKee) (Entered: 08/17/2006)
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Aug. 17, 2006
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Aug. 17, 2006
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60
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NOTICE OF ERRORS AND/OR DEFICIENCIES re 59 Motion to Approve Consent Judgment filed by USA. See attached document for specifics regarding proposed consent decree (vlm, ) (Entered: 08/21/2006)
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Aug. 21, 2006
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Aug. 21, 2006
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61
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CONSENT DECREE Signed by Judge James L. Foreman on 8/28/06. (msd, )
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Aug. 28, 2006
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Aug. 28, 2006
RECAP
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62
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MOTION to Substitute Attorney by USA. (Blutter, Sarah) (Entered: 08/07/2007)
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Aug. 7, 2007
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Aug. 7, 2007
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63
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ORDER GRANTING 62 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Attorney WonKee Moon and Sonya A. Rao terminated. Signed by Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 8/14/2007. (brk) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 08/14/2007)
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Aug. 14, 2007
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Aug. 14, 2007
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