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COMPLAINT against Digital Connections, Inc. , filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. NO summons issued. Waiver to be filed. (rm) Modified on 9/14/2005 (rm). (Entered: 09/14/2005)
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Sept. 13, 2005
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Sept. 13, 2005
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2
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NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference set for Monday, 11/7/2005 at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 776 before Magistrate Judge Joe Brown. (rm) (Entered: 09/14/2005)
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Sept. 13, 2005
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Sept. 13, 2005
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Digital Connections, Inc. waiver sent on 9/14/2005, answer due 11/14/2005. (Ramsey, Sally) (Entered: 10/18/2005)
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Oct. 18, 2005
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Oct. 18, 2005
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4
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PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER (Joint) filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Ramsey, Sally) (Entered: 11/03/2005)
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Nov. 3, 2005
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Nov. 3, 2005
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6
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**PDF DOCUMENT INCOMPLETE - WILL BE RE-FILED** ICM ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/9/2006 01:30 PM and Jury Trial set for 11/7/2006 09:00 AM in Courtroom 874 before District Judge Robert Echols. Telephone Status Conference set for 3/13/2006 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Joe Brown. Signed by Judge Joe Brown on 11/9/05. (hv) Modified text on 11/10/2005 (hv). (Entered: 11/10/2005)
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Nov. 9, 2005
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Nov. 9, 2005
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NOTE: the Initial Case Mgt Order filed on 11/10/05 as docket entry no. 6 was missing pages; complete order to be re-filed as docket entry no. 7. (hv) (Entered: 11/10/2005)
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Nov. 10, 2005
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Nov. 10, 2005
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7
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ICM ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 1/13/2006. Written Discovery due by 5/1/2006. Motions due by 6/30/2006, response ddl 28 days, reply ddl 14 days. Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/9/06 at 1:30 pm and Jury Trial set for 11/7/2006 09:00 AM in Courtroom 874 before District Judge Robert Echols. Telephone Status Conference set for 3/13/2006 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Joe Brown. Signed by Judge Joe Brown on 11/10/05. (hv) (Entered: 11/10/2005)
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Nov. 10, 2005
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Nov. 10, 2005
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8
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ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Digital Connections, Inc..(Oakley, Gregory) (Entered: 11/14/2005)
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Nov. 14, 2005
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Nov. 14, 2005
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9
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MOTION for Protective Order by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Responses due by 3/27/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Joint Protective Order)(Ramsey, Sally) (Entered: 03/08/2006)
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March 8, 2006
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March 8, 2006
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10
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JOINT PROTECTIVE ORDER signed by Judge Joe Brown on 3/9/06. (hv) (Entered: 03/09/2006)
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March 9, 2006
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March 9, 2006
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Brown: Telephone Conference held on 3/13/2006. (tm) (Entered: 03/13/2006)
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March 13, 2006
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March 13, 2006
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11
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ORDER following 3/13/06 telephone conference: the parties are on schedule; parties have exchanged offers & demands. Signed by Judge Joe Brown on 3/13/06. (hv) (Entered: 03/14/2006)
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March 13, 2006
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March 13, 2006
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12
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MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Responses due by 4/14/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Rapport, Adele) (Entered: 03/28/2006)
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March 28, 2006
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March 28, 2006
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13
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ORDER granting 12 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Added attorney Adele Rapport for Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Attorney Katharine W. Kores terminated. Signed by Judge Joe Brown on 3/30/06. (dt) (Entered: 03/30/2006)
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March 30, 2006
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March 30, 2006
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14
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NOTICE of Appearance by Steven W. Dills on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Dills, Steven) (Entered: 04/05/2006)
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April 5, 2006
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April 5, 2006
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15
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ORDER: Telephone Conference set for 5/22/2006 11:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Joe Brown. Signed by Judge Joe Brown on 5/19/06. (hv) (Entered: 05/19/2006)
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May 19, 2006
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May 19, 2006
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17
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First MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Responses due by 6/19/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit exhibits 1 and 2 - emails)(Ramsey, Sally) (Entered: 05/31/2006)
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May 31, 2006
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May 31, 2006
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18
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MEMORANDUM in Support of 17 First MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order granting motion)(Ramsey, Sally) (Entered: 05/31/2006)
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May 31, 2006
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May 31, 2006
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19
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MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Digital Connections, Inc.. Responses due by 6/19/2006 (Oakley, Gregory) (Entered: 06/01/2006)
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June 1, 2006
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June 1, 2006
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NOTE TO FILER: the Motion to Extend (#19) is a scanned document. Scanning should be used ONLY for documents that do not exist in electronic format on your computer. This document does NOT need to be re-filed. (hv) (Entered: 06/02/2006)
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June 2, 2006
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June 2, 2006
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20
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ORDER granting 17 Motion to Modify Scheduling Order as to deposition of deft only. Signed by Judge Joe Brown on 6/2/06. (hv) (Entered: 06/02/2006)
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June 2, 2006
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June 2, 2006
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21
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RESPONSE to Motion re 19 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Ramsey, Sally) (Entered: 06/07/2006)
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June 7, 2006
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June 7, 2006
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22
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ORDER granting 19 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery (Brown, Joe) (Entered: 06/08/2006)
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June 8, 2006
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June 8, 2006
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23
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MOTION for Summary Judgment by Digital Connections, Inc.. Responses due by 7/24/2006 (Oakley, Gregory) (Entered: 06/30/2006)
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June 30, 2006
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June 30, 2006
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****ATTY TO RE-FILE USING ACCURATE DESCRIPTIONS**** MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of 23 Motion for Summary Judgment by Digital Connections, Inc.. Responses due by 7/24/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5# 6 Exhibit Exhibit 6# 7 Exhibit Exhibit 7# 8 Exhibit Exhibit 8# 9 Exhibit Exhibit 9# 10 Exhibit Exhibit 10# 11 Exhibit Exhibit 11# 12 Exhibit Exhibit 12# 13 Exhibit Exhibit 13# 14 Exhibit Exhibit 14)(Oakley, Gregory) Modified text & linkage on 7/3/2006 (hv). (Entered: 06/30/2006)
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June 30, 2006
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June 30, 2006
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25
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STATEMENT of facts filed by Digital Connections, Inc. in support of 23 Motion for Summary Judgment. (Oakley, Gregory) (Entered: 07/01/2006)
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July 1, 2006
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July 1, 2006
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26
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File dispositive motions by Digital Connections, Inc.. Responses due by 7/18/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed order extending dispositive motion deadline)(Oakley, Gregory) (Entered: 07/01/2006)
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July 1, 2006
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July 1, 2006
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NOTE TO FILER: The Motion for Summary Judgment & Supporting documents (#23-26) are scanned documents. Scanning should be used only for documents that do not exist in electronic format on your computer. The documents do not need to be re-filed. The Memorandum in Support was incorrectly filed as another Motion for Summary Judgment (event Memo in Support/Other Documents); the clerk's office modified the text & linkage of that entry. The Exhibits to the Memo in Support MUST be described accurately and in detail (ie: Exh 1 - Charge of Discrimination; Exh 2 - Concilliation Agreement). The Memo in Support must be RE-FILED using accurate, detailed descriptions for your attachments. (hv) (Entered: 07/03/2006)
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July 3, 2006
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July 3, 2006
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MEMORANDUM in Support of 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Digital Connections, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh 1 - Charge of Discrimination# 2 Exhibit Exh. 2 - Conciliation Agreement# 3 Exhibit Exh. 3 - 6-27-05 Chapter 13 Petition# 4 Exhibit Exh. 4 - 2005 Schedule I# 5 Exhibit Exh. 5 - 2005 Statement of Financial Affairs# 6 Exhibit Exh. 6 - 2005 Schedule B - Personal Property# 7 Exhibit Exh. 7 - Order Confirming 2005 Chapter 13 Plan# 8 Exhibit Exh. 8 - Order Dismissing 2005 Chapter 13# 9 Exhibit Exh. 9 - 3-23-06 Chapter 13 Petition# 10 Exhibit Exh. 10 - 2006 Schedule I# 11 Exhibit Exh. 11 - 2006 Statement of Financial Affairs# 12 Exhibit Exh. 12 - 2006 Schedule B - Personal Property# 13 Exhibit Exh. 13 - Order Confirming 2006 Chapter 13 Plan# 14 Exhibit Exh. 14 - (Collective) Docket Sheets from 1990, 1994 and 1997 Bankruptcies)(Oakley, Gregory) (Entered: 07/05/2006)
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July 5, 2006
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July 5, 2006
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28
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ORDER denying 26 Motion for Extension of Time to File . Signed by Judge Joe Brown on 7/6/06. (km, ) (Entered: 07/06/2006)
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July 6, 2006
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July 6, 2006
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29
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Ramsey, Sally) (Entered: 07/27/2006)
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July 27, 2006
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July 27, 2006
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MEMORANDUM in Support of 29 Response in Opposition to Motion filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Jones Deposition# 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Shelley Deposition part 1# 3 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Shelley deposition - part 2# 4 Exhibit Exhibit 3 - Webb deposition# 5 Exhibit Exhibit 4 - Schedule B)(Ramsey, Sally) (Entered: 07/27/2006)
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July 27, 2006
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July 27, 2006
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RESPONSE filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission re 25 Deft's Statement of Undisputed Facts; Plaintiff's Response to Statement of Undisputed Facts in Support of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment, and STATEMENT OF FACTS in Dispute . (Ramsey, Sally) Modified linkage on 7/27/2006 (hv). (Entered: 07/27/2006)
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July 27, 2006
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July 27, 2006
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32
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***DISREGARD ENTRY - INCORRECT DOCUMENTS - RE-FILED AT #33 *** MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney, MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Responses due by 8/18/2006 Responses due by 8/18/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ramsey, Sally) Modified on 8/1/2006 (hv). (Entered: 08/01/2006)
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Aug. 1, 2006
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Aug. 1, 2006
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33
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney, MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Responses due by 8/18/2006 Responses due by 8/18/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ramsey, Sally) (Entered: 08/01/2006)
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Aug. 1, 2006
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Aug. 1, 2006
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NOTE: Motion to Withdraw Atty & Substitute Atty (#32) has incorrect documents attached; please disregard this entry; the Motions are RE-FILED at #33. (hv) (Entered: 08/01/2006)
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Aug. 1, 2006
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Aug. 1, 2006
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35
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ORDER SETTING TRIAL: Jury Trial set for 11/7/2006 09:00 AM in Courtroom 874 before District Judge Robert Echols. List due by 10/4/2006. Expert Witness List due by 10/4/2006. Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/12/2006 02:00 PM in Courtroom 874 before District Judge Robert Echols. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 10/4/2006. Motions in limine due 9/25/06, responses by 10/4/06. Briefs on damages due 10/4/06. Signed by Judge Robert Echols on 9/15/06. (hv) (Entered: 09/15/2006)
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Sept. 15, 2006
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Sept. 15, 2006
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MOTION in Limine Number one by Digital Connections, Inc.. Responses due by 10/12/2006 (Oakley, Gregory) (Entered: 09/25/2006)
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Sept. 25, 2006
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Sept. 25, 2006
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37
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MOTION in Limine Number Two by Digital Connections, Inc.. Responses due by 10/12/2006 (Oakley, Gregory) (Entered: 09/25/2006)
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Sept. 25, 2006
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Sept. 25, 2006
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MEMORANDUM in Support of 37 MOTION in Limine Number Two filed by Digital Connections, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 SSDI Application# 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 SSDI Application Section 2# 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3 Notice of Benefit Termination# 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4 Schedule I Bankruptcy petition)(Oakley, Gregory) (Entered: 09/25/2006)
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Sept. 25, 2006
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Sept. 25, 2006
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39
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MEMORANDUM AND OPINION. Signed by Judge Robert Echols on 9/26/06. (dt)
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Sept. 26, 2006
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Sept. 26, 2006
RECAP
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39
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MEMORANDUM AND OPINION. Signed by Judge Robert Echols on 9/26/06. (dt)
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Sept. 26, 2006
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Sept. 26, 2006
RECAP
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40
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ORDER: For the reasons explained in the Memorandum entered contemporaneously herewith, the Motion for Summary Judgment 23 is Denied. This case will proceed to Final Pretrial Conference as previously scheduled on 10/12/06 at 2:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Robert Echols on 9/26/06. (dt) (Entered: 09/26/2006)
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Sept. 26, 2006
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Sept. 26, 2006
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39
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MEMORANDUM AND OPINION. Signed by Judge Robert Echols on 9/26/06. (dt)
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Sept. 26, 2006
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Sept. 26, 2006
RECAP
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ORDER: Magistrate Judge certifies this matter as ready for trial, which is presently set for 11/7/06 at 9:00 a.m., with a final pretrial conference before Judge Echols on 10/12/06 at 2:00 p.m. Inasmuch as there appear to be no further proceedings to be conducted before the Magistrate Judge, the Clerk is directed to transmit this file to the District Court. Judge Joe Brown no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Joe Brown on 9/28/06. (dt) (Entered: 09/28/2006)
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Sept. 28, 2006
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Sept. 28, 2006
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42
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Pre-trial pleadings by Digital Connections, Inc.. Responses due by 10/20/2006 (Oakley, Gregory) (Entered: 10/03/2006)
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Oct. 3, 2006
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Oct. 3, 2006
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43
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ORDER: Court having been advised by counsel for the parties that this action has been settled. This action is dismissed without prejudice. Signed by Judge Robert Echols on 10/5/06. (dt) (Entered: 10/05/2006)
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Oct. 5, 2006
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Oct. 5, 2006
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Docket entry no. 43 was entered on the docket in compliance with Rule 58 and/or Rule 79(a) FRCP, on 10/5/06 by hv. (hv) (Entered: 10/06/2006)
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Oct. 6, 2006
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Oct. 6, 2006
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45
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Joint MOTION For Rule 60(b)(6) Relief From Order Of Dismissal In Order To Enter Consent Decree re 43 Order Dismissing Case by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Decree)(Ramsey, Sally) (Entered: 11/07/2006)
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Nov. 7, 2006
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Nov. 7, 2006
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CONSENT DECREE: Deft, its officers, agents, employees, and all persons acting in concert with deft are enjoined from engaging in any employment practice which has the purpose or effect of retaliating against any employee, or applicant for employment, for participating in any proceeding under Title VII or for opposing discriminatory employment practices made unlawful under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. In compromise and settlement, deft agrees to pay a total of $20,000.00 compensatory damages. Full payment terms are set forth in the Promissory Note attached as Exhibit B. Deft shall post at its home office the Notice attached as Exhibit A. Signed by Judge Robert Echols on 12/12/06. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Notice; # 2 Exhibit B-Promissory Note)(gi, ) (Entered: 12/12/2006)
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Dec. 12, 2006
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Dec. 12, 2006
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