UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. APPLE INC.

STATEMENT DESIGNATION OF AGENT FOR SERVICE UNDER LOCAL CIVIL RULE 101.1(f) by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 03/21/2024)

Case Assigned to Judge Michael E. Farbiarz and Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre. (ak, ) (Entered: 03/21/2024)

SUMMONS ISSUED as to APPLE INC. Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. (lag, ) (Entered: 03/22/2024)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. APPLE INC. waiver sent on 3/22/2024, answer due 5/21/2024. (LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 03/25/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by C. WILLIAM MARGRABE on behalf of DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (MARGRABE, C.) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by ISABELLA REGINA PITT on behalf of STATE OF NEW JERSEY (PITT, ISABELLA) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by LESLIE PRENTICE on behalf of STATE OF NEW JERSEY (PRENTICE, LESLIE) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by ANDREW ESOLDI on behalf of STATE OF NEW JERSEY (ESOLDI, ANDREW) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Counsel for Plaintiff States as listed in Exhibit A by STATE OF NEW JERSEY. (Attachments: # 1 Certification Certification of Isabella Pitt in Support of Motion, # 2 Certification Supporting Certifications of Counsel, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit A - List of Counsel to be Admitted)(PITT, ISABELLA) (Entered: 04/01/2024)

Set Deadlines as to 9 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Counsel for Plaintiff States as listed in Exhibit A. Motion set for 5/6/2024 before Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (lag, ) (Entered: 04/03/2024)

TEXT ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Judge Michael E. Farbiarz, having determined that his recusal is necessary in this case under Canon 3(C)(1)(d) of the Code of Conduct for United States Judges, (in this circumstance, under Canon 3(D), disqualification is mandatory and cannot be remitted by the parties) this case and all related cases are reassigned to Judge Julien Xavier Neals for all further proceedings. Judge Michael E. Farbiarz no longer assigned to case. So Ordered by Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 4/10/24. (mem, ) (Entered: 04/10/2024)

TEXT ORDER - A telephone conference is set for April 19, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. before Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre for the purpose of making disclosures. Dial-in information for the conference is (888) 684-8852, access code 3872545. Counsel who have appeared to date are directed to notify defense counsel of the date, time, and dial-in number for the conference. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 4/10/2024. (rn) (Entered: 04/10/2024)

Notice of Judicial Preferences. Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (kd) (Entered: 04/11/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by LIZA M. WALSH on behalf of APPLE INC. (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 04/15/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by DOUGLAS E. ARPERT on behalf of APPLE INC. (ARPERT, DOUGLAS) (Entered: 04/15/2024)

Letter from Liza M. Walsh to the Honorable Leda D. Wettre, U.S.M.J. re: Pro Hac Vice Application on Consent. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Craig S. Primis, # 2 Declaration of Devora W. Allon, # 3 Declaration of K. Winn Allen, # 4 Certification of Liza M. Walsh, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 04/16/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by LAUREN ELIZABETH VAN DRIESEN on behalf of STATE OF NEW JERSEY (VAN DRIESEN, LAUREN) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by SEAN CARMAN on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Certification)(CARMAN, SEAN) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by ANDREW KLINE on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Certification)(KLINE, ANDREW) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by JAMES ROBERT DUNCAN, III on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Certification)(DUNCAN, JAMES) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by NOLAN MAYTHER on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Certification)(MAYTHER, NOLAN) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by DANIEL S. GUARNERA on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Certification)(GUARNERA, DANIEL) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by AARON MICHAEL SHEANIN on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Certification)(SHEANIN, AARON) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by MICAH DAVID STEIN on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Certification)(STEIN, MICAH) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by LORRAINE VAN KIRK on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Certification)(VAN KIRK, LORRAINE) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by JENNIFER HANE on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Certification)(HANE, JENNIFER) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by MICHAEL MIKAWA on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Certification)(MIKAWA, MICHAEL) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by JEREMY KEENEY on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Certification)(KEENEY, JEREMY) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by PAM COLE on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Certification)(COLE, PAM) (Entered: 04/17/2024)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by APPLE INC.. (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 04/18/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by JOHN ANDREW RUYMANN on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(RUYMANN, JOHN) (Entered: 04/18/2024)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre: Status Conference held on 4/19/2024, disclosures made. (ECR/ATT) (LM, ) (Entered: 04/19/2024)

Letter from United States of America Regarding Disclosures. (LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 04/25/2024)

Letter from the Plaintiff States Regarding Disclosures. (PITT, ISABELLA) (Entered: 04/26/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by BRIAN FRANCIS MCDONOUGH on behalf of STATE OF NEW JERSEY (MCDONOUGH, BRIAN) (Entered: 04/26/2024)

Transcript of Status Conference held on April 19, 2024, before Magistrate Judge Leda Dunn Wettre. Court Reporter: King Transcription Services (973-237-6080). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Court Reporter due, but not filed, by 5/20/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/30/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/29/2024. (mfr) (Entered: 04/30/2024)

Letter from Liza M. Walsh to the Honorable Leda D. Wettre, U.S.M.J.. (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 04/30/2024)

ORDER granting 9 Motion for Leave for Counsel for Plaintiff States as listed in Exhibit A to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 5/1/2024. (mxw, ) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

ORDER granting Defendant's 14 Letter application for leave for Craig S. Primis, Devora W. Allon, and K. Winn Allen to appear pro hac vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 5/1/2024. (mxw, ) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Craig S. Primis to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 250 receipt number ANJDC-15336770.) (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 05/02/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Devora W. Allon to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 250 receipt number ANJDC-15336778.) (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 05/02/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice K. Winn Allen, P.C. to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 250 receipt number ANJDC-15336782.) (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 05/02/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee as to ELIZABETH ARTHUR: $ 250, receipt number TRE138317. (amv) (Entered: 05/02/2024)

Pro Hac Vice counsel, CRAIG S. PRIMIS, ESQ., DEVORA W. ALLON, ESQ., and K. WINN ALLEN, P.C., ESQ., has been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (ld, ) (Entered: 05/02/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee: $750.00, receipt number NEW50176 as to ERIC CONTI, ELIZABETH ODETTE & JUSTIN MOOR. (ps) (Entered: 05/06/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attorneys to recieve Notices of Electonic Filings)(PITT, ISABELLA) (Entered: 05/07/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee: SAIVIGNESH "VINNY" VENKAT $ 250, receipt number TRE138428. (mlh) (Entered: 05/08/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee received as to CHRISTOPHER G. LINDBLAD and ELIN S. ALM $ 500, receipt number TRE138425 (kht) (Entered: 05/08/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee: ELINOR R. HOFFMAN, AMY MCFARLANE, and BRYAN BLOOM $ 750, receipt number TRE138431. (mlh) (Entered: 05/09/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee received as to TIMOTHY D. SMITH $ 250, receipt number TRE138427 (kht) (Entered: 05/08/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee: NICOLE DEMERS and RAHUL DARWAR $ 500, receipt number TRE138429. (mlh) (Entered: 05/09/2024)

Proposed Order Stipulation and Proposed Scheduling Order by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 05/13/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee received as to Christina M. Moylan anf Michael Devine: $ 500, receipt number 138512 (jdg) (Entered: 05/13/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee as to ALEXANDRA C. SOSNOWSKI: $ 250, receipt number TRE138519. (amv) (Entered: 05/14/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee received for Caleb J. Smith, Esq.: $250, receipt number 138566. (gxh) (Entered: 05/14/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee as JILL ABRAMS: $ 250, receipt number TRE138582. (amv) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

Pro Hac Vice counsel, VENKAT \"VINNY\" SAIVIGNESH, BRIAN WANG, CARI JEFFRIES, ROBERT MCNARY, RAHUL A. DARWAR, NICOLE DEMERS, CHRISTINA M. MOYLAN, ELIZABETH G. ARTHUR, MICHAEL DEVINE, JASON R. EVANS, SCOTT A. MERTENS, JONATHAN S. COMISH, LEANN D. SCOTT, ERIN CONTI, ELIZABETH ODETTE, JUSTIN MOOR, CHRISTOPHER G. LINBLAD, ELIN S. ALM, ALEXANDRA C. SOSNOWSKI, ELINOR R. HOFFMAN, AMY MCFARLANE, BRYAN BLOOM, CALEB J. SMITH, TIMOTHY D. SMITH, JOHN DAVID MCDOWELL, SCOTT ETHAN BOWERS, AUSTIN C. OSTIGUY, HAMILTON M. MILLWEE, JILL ABRAMS and GWENDOLYN J. LINDSAY COOLEY, has been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (sm) (Entered: 05/16/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee received as to BRIAN WANG, CARI JEFFRIES and ROBERT MCNARY $750, receipt number TRE138622 (kht) (Entered: 05/17/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee received for Jonathan S. Comish, Jason R. Evans, Scott A. Mertens and Leann D. Scott: $ 1000, receipt number 138458 (jjc, ) (Entered: 05/20/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee received for John David McDowell, Scott Ethan Bowers, Austin C. Ostiguy and Hamilton M. Millwee: $ 1000, receipt number 138643 (jjc, ) (Entered: 05/20/2024)

Letter from Liza M. Walsh to the Hon. Julien X. Neals, U.S.D.J. requesting a pre-motion conference. (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 05/21/2024)

Letter from Plaintiff United States and State Plaintiffs Requesting Extension to Respond to Pre-Motion Conference Letter with Consent of Defendant re 42 Letter. (LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 05/23/2024)

LETTER ORDER granting request for extension of time to respond through 5/30/2024. Signed by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 5/24/2024. (lag, ) (Entered: 05/24/2024)

Letter from United States of America in response to Defendant Apple's Letter requesting a pre-motion conference re 42 Letter. (LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 05/30/2024)

CONSENT & REGISTRATION to receive documents electronically filed by Interested Party (Pro Se Movant) Taiming Zhang. (ECF Help Desk) (lag, ) (Entered: 06/14/2024)

EMERGENT MOTION to dismiss; motion for injunction; arguendo motion to intervene; ex parte motion for service by US Marshals and other relief by TAIMING ZHANG. (ECF Help Desk) (lag, ) (Entered: 06/17/2024)

Set Deadlines as to 58 MOTION. Motion set for 7/1/2024 before Judge Julien Xavier Neals. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (lag, ) (Entered: 06/17/2024)

Letter from Plaintiff State of New Jersey to the Honorable Leda D. Wettre, U.S.M.J. re Pro Hac Vice Application of Laura E. McFarlane on Consent. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Andrew F. Esoldi, # 2 Certification of Laura E. McFarlane, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(ESOLDI, ANDREW) (Entered: 06/04/2024)

ORDER granting 46 Plaintiff's Application for the Pro Hac Vice Admission of LAURA E. MCFARLANE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 6/5/2024. (dam) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee: LAURA E. MCFARLANE $ 250, receipt number TRE138855. (mlh) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Laura E. McFarlane to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (ESOLDI, ANDREW) (Entered: 06/06/2024)

Pro Hac Vice counsel, LAURA E. MCFARLANE, has been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (qa, ) (Entered: 06/06/2024)

Letter from Liza M. Walsh to the Honorable Leda D. Wettre, U.S.M.J. re: Pro Hac Vice Application on Consent. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew J. Reilly, # 2 Declaration of Mary Elizabeth Miller, # 3 Declaration Luke P. McGuire, # 4 Certification of Liza M. Walsh, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 06/07/2024)

ORDER admitting Matthew J. Reilly, Mary Elizabeth Miller, and Luke P. McGuire PHV. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 6/10/2024. (lag, ) (Entered: 06/10/2024)

Letter from United States of America Explaining Amendments To Complaint That Add Four State Plaintiffs And A Parallel State Law Claim Under Tennessee Law re 51 Amended Complaint,,. (LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 06/11/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Matthew J. Reilly to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 250 receipt number ANJDC-15442992.) (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 06/12/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Mary Elizabeth Miller to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 250 receipt number ANJDC-15442993.) (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 06/12/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Luke P. McGuire to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 250 receipt number ANJDC-15442994.) (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 06/12/2024)

Letter from Liza M. Walsh to the Hon. Julien X. Neals, U.S.D.J. renewing request for a pre-motion conference, re 42 Letter. (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

Pro Hac Vice counsel, LUKE P. MCGUIRE, MARY ELIZABETH MILLER and MATTHEW J. REILLY, has been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (lag, ) (Entered: 06/14/2024)

Letter to the court from Taiming Zhang. (ECF Help Desk) (lag, ) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

TEXT ORDER - This matter comes before the Court upon letters from Defendant Apple Inc. and Plaintiffs request for a pre-motion conference prior to filing a motion to dismiss the Government's complaint under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). (ECF Nos. 42 , 45 .) Having read those letters, the Court will convene a conference with the parties on the issues identified therein. Counsel shall confer and propose 3 dates during the weeks of July 15th and 22nd, that work for both sides by 6/24/2024.So Ordered by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 6/18/2024. (kd) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

Substitution of Attorney - Attorney LAURA MCFARLANE for STATE OF WISCONSIN added.. (ESOLDI, ANDREW) (Entered: 06/20/2024)

Letter from the Parties Concerning Dates for Pre-Motion Conference re 60 Order,,. (LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 06/24/2024)

TEXT ORDER - In light of the parties' letter dated June 24, 2024 (ECF No. 62 ), the Court will hold a pre-motion conference on July 17, 2024, at 11:00 A.M., in Newark - Courtroom MLK 5D before District Judge Julien X. Neals. So Ordered by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 6/26/2024. (kd) (Entered: 06/26/2024)

Letter from Plaintiffs Requesting an Initial Scheduling Conference. (LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 06/27/2024)

Letter from Plaintiff State of New Jersey to the Honorable Leda D. Wettre, U.S.M.J. re Pro Hac Vice Application on Consent. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Andrew F. Esoldi, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Certifications of Counsel, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(ESOLDI, ANDREW) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

ORDER admitting counsel for plaintiff-states pro hac vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 7/1/2024. (lag, ) (Entered: 07/01/2024)

Letter from Liza M. Walsh to the Honorable Leda D. Wettre, U.S.M.J. re 64 Letter. (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 07/01/2024)

Letter from the Parties Concerning Schedule for Responses to Dkt. 58 re 58 MOTION. (STEIN, MICAH) (Entered: 07/02/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Attorneys to recieve Notices of Electonic Filings)(ESOLDI, ANDREW) (Entered: 07/02/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee received as to WILLIAM T. MATLACK, KATHERINE KREMS and DAVID MLAVER $ 750, receipt number TRE139239 (kht) (Entered: 07/02/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee received as to RAQUEL FULGHUM and SAMANTHA FEELEY $ 500, receipt number TRE139240 (kht) (Entered: 07/02/2024)

Letter from Plaintiffs re Renewed Request for Rule 16 Conference re 64 Letter, 67 Letter. (LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 07/03/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee received as to SCOTT BARNHART and JESSE MOORE $ 500, receipt number TRE139272 (kht) (Entered: 07/03/2024)

Letter re 63 Order,, Set Hearings,. (PITT, ISABELLA) (Entered: 07/05/2024)

LETTER ORDER granting request to allow other counsel for the plaintiff-states and the United States to attend conference virtually. Signed by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 7/8/2024. (lag, ) (Entered: 07/08/2024)

LETTER ORDER granting the parties' 68 Letter proposal for any responses to motions at entry 58 be filed on or before 8/30/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 7/9/2024. (mxw, ) (Entered: 07/09/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by MEGHAN MUSSO on behalf of STATE OF NEW JERSEY (MUSSO, MEGHAN) (Entered: 07/10/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee received as to LUMINITA NODIT: $ 250, receipt number 139411 (jdg) (Entered: 07/11/2024)

TEXT ORDER - Public and Media Access to the Pre-Motion Conference in the United States of America v. Apple 2:24-cv-4055 is available, in real-time, via audio listen-in by calling the following Public Access Telephone Line (973) 437-5535, Phone Conference ID: 839 726 295# on 7/17/2024 at 11:00 am. Due to technical limits on the number of dial-in listeners who may be accommodated, you may wish to establish your connection at least 10 minutes early to ensure access. REMINDER: Persons remotely accessing court proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by telephone or video conference). So Ordered by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 7/16/2024. (kd) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by PATRICK MICHAEL KUHLMANN on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (KUHLMANN, PATRICK) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by MATTHEW C. MADELBERG on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (MADELBERG, MATTHEW) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Julien Xavier Neals: Pre-Motion Hearing held on 7/17/2024. (Court Reporter, Melissa Mormile (973-776-7710)) (kd) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

TEXT ORDER - In accordance with the pre-motion conference held on July 17, 2024, Defendant is granted leave to file their proposed motion to dismiss. Prior to filing any papers on ECF, the parties are directed to meet, confer, and file an updated proposed briefing schedule for the Court's consideration by Friday, July 26, 2024. Additionally, as discussed at the pre-motion conference, the parties are to file a joint letter outlining discovery related "tasks" that can be accomplished pending the Court's resolution of the proposed motion to dismiss, and any anticipated complex discovery issues. So Ordered by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 7/17/2024. (kd) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

Transcript of Pre-Motion Hearing held on July 17, 2024, before Judge Julien Xavier Neals. Court Reporter: Melissa Mormile (973-776-7710). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Court Reporter due, but not filed, by 8/8/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/19/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/16/2024. (adc) (Entered: 07/19/2024)

Pro Hac Vice counsel: Luminita Nodit, Jesse Moore, Scott L. Barnhart, Matthew Michaloski, Samantha Bilbao Feeley, Raquel Fulghum, David Mlaver, Katherine W. Krems, William T. Matlack have been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (lag, ) Modified on 7/24/2024 (lag, ). (Entered: 07/22/2024)

Letter from United States re Stipulation and [Proposed] Order re Briefing Schedule on Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint. (Attachments: # 1 Stipulation and [Proposed] Order re Briefing Schedule on Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint)(LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 07/24/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by SEAN CARMAN on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (CARMAN, SEAN) (Entered: 07/25/2024)

STIPULATION AND ORDER re briefing schedule on motion to dismiss first amended complaint. Signed by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 7/25/2024. (lag, ) (Entered: 07/25/2024)

Letter from United States re Schedule for Submission in Response to July 17 Order re 79 Order,,. (LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 07/26/2024)

Letter from Liza M. Walsh to the Honorable Leda D. Wettre, U.S.M.J. encl. Pro hac Vice Application on Consent. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Daniel G. Swanson, # 2 Certification of Cynthia Richman, # 3 Certification of Julian W. Kleinbrodt, # 4 Certification of Liza M. Walsh, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 07/31/2024)

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by APPLE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 08/01/2024)

ORDER granting admission PHV as to Daniel G. Swanson, Cynthia Richman, and Julian W. Kleinbrodt. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 8/1/2024. (lag, ) (Entered: 08/01/2024)

Letter from Joint Letter Regarding July 17, 2024 Requests re 79 Order,,. (LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 08/01/2024)

Letter to the court from Taiming Zhang. (ECF Help Desk) (lag, ) (Entered: 08/07/2024)

DOCUMENTS RECEIVED regarding opposition to 86 Motion to dismiss from Taiming Zhang. (ECF Help Desk) (lag, ) (Entered: 08/07/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee as to MATTHEW MICHALOSKI: $ 250, receipt number TRE139740. (amv) (Entered: 08/05/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Daniel G. Swanson to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 250 receipt number ANJDC-15569778.) (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 08/06/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Cynthia Richman to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 250 receipt number ANJDC-15569788.) (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 08/06/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Julian W. Kleinbrodt to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 250 receipt number ANJDC-15569794.) (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 08/06/2024)

ORDER that parties shall file a proposed Protective Order, ESI Protocol, and Source Code Protocol no later than 9/20/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 8/7/2024. (lag, ) (Entered: 08/07/2024)

Set Deadlines as to 86 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint. Motion set for 9/3/2024 before Judge Julien Xavier Neals. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (lag, ) (Entered: 08/08/2024)

Pro Hac Vice counsel, DANIEL G. SWANSON, CYNTHIA RICHMAN and JULIAN W. KLEINBRODT, has been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (lag, ) (Entered: 08/08/2024)

Letter to the court regarding notice only party on behalf of Attorney General of Washington from ANDREW ESOLDI. (ECF Help Desk) (lag, ) (Entered: 08/16/2024)

RESPONSE in Opposition filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA re 58 MOTION (STEIN, MICAH) (Entered: 08/30/2024)

Letter from Liza M. Walsh to the Hon. Julien X. Neals, U.S.D.J.. (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 08/30/2024)

Response to D.E. 97 from Taiming Zhang. (ECF Help Desk) (lag, ) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

DOCUMENTS RECEIVED regarding Notice of Appeal and Application to proceed without prepayment of fees or costs from Taiming Zhang. (ECF Help Desk) (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Appeal, # 2 Exhibit 2)(lag, ) Modified on 9/13/2024 (lag, ). (Entered: 09/12/2024)

NOTICE OF APPEAL Magistrate Judge Decision to District Court as to 99 LETTER ORDER denying 58 Motion to intervene. by TAIMING ZHANG. The Clerk's Office hereby certifies the record and the docket sheet available through ECF to be the certified list in lieu of the record and/or the certified copy of the docket entries. (adc) Modified on 10/3/2024 (kd). (Entered: 09/13/2024)

MOTION for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis filed by Interested Party TAIMING ZHANG (adc) (Entered: 09/13/2024)

LETTER ORDER that the Court will hold oral argument on Defendant's motion to dismiss commencing on 11/20/2024. Signed by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 9/11/2024. (lag, ) Modified on 9/13/2024 (lag, ). (Entered: 09/11/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by GIANCARLO PICCININI on behalf of STATE OF NEW JERSEY (PICCININI, GIANCARLO) (Entered: 09/12/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by JACK GOULD LERNER on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (LERNER, JACK) (Entered: 09/12/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by ASHLEY KAPLAN on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (KAPLAN, ASHLEY) (Entered: 09/12/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by SADEV PARIKH on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (PARIKH, SADEV) (Entered: 09/12/2024)

BRIEF in Opposition filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA re 86 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint (LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 09/12/2024)

Letter to the court from Taiming Zhang. (ECF Help Desk) (lag, ) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

Notice to Court of Appeals re 102 Letter (adc) (Entered: 09/13/2024)

Letter from Plaintiff State of New Jersey to the Honorable Leda D. Wettre, U.S.M.J. re Pro Hac Vice Application of Robert J. Carlson on Consent.. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Andrew F. Esoldi, # 2 Certification of Robert J. Carlson, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(ESOLDI, ANDREW) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

ORDER granting 110 Plaintiff's Application for the Pro Hac Vice Admission of ROBERT J. CARLSON. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 9/17/2024. (dam) (Entered: 09/17/2024)

Substitution of Attorney - Attorney Robert J Carlson for STATE OF OKLAHOMA added.. (ESOLDI, ANDREW) (Entered: 09/17/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Robert J. Carlson to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (ESOLDI, ANDREW) (Entered: 09/18/2024)

Pro Hac Vice fee: ROBERT J. CARLSON $ 250, receipt number TRE140441. (mlh) (Entered: 09/18/2024)

Letter from joint letter pursuant to the Court's Letter Order dated September 11, 2024 regarding technology tutorials. (LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 09/19/2024)

NOTICE of Change of Address by LIZA M. WALSH (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 09/19/2024)

Letter from Liza M. Walsh to the Honorable Leda D. Wettre, U.S.M.J. re: Pro Hac Vice Application on Consent. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Alexia Renee Brancato, # 2 Certification of Liza M. Walsh, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 09/20/2024)

Letter from Joint Letter Regarding Disputes Over the Protective Order, ESI Protocol, and Source Code Protocol re 94 Order. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Proposed Protective Order and Order Governing Production of Investigation Materials, # 2 Exhibit Defendant's Proposed Protective Order and Order Governing Production of Investigation Materials, # 3 Exhibit [Proposed] Stipulation and Order Governing Electronically Stored Information and Hard Copy Documents, # 4 Exhibit [Proposed] Stipulated Protective Order Governing Review, Production, and Handling of Source Code in This Action)(LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 09/20/2024)

ORDER granting admission Pro Hac Vice as to Alexia R. Brancato. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 9/20/2024. (lag, ) (Entered: 09/25/2024)

Letter to court RE: FRCP 72, Repeat of Objection, from TAIMING ZHANG. (ECF Help Desk)(wh) (Entered: 10/01/2024)

TEXT ORDER - The Court has reviewed the parties' joint letter filed on 9/19/24 (ECF No. 114 ). In light of the same, the technology tutorials are scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in Newark - Courtroom MLK 5D before District Judge Julien X. Neals. By no later than Friday, October 25, 2024, the parties shall submit a joint letter to the Court outlining the format (order of presentation, allocation of time, etc.) for the tutorials. Additionally, if the parties have any special technological needs/requests, they shall contact Judge Neals' Courtroom Deputy and the Court's Information Technology Department two weeks prior to the scheduled tutorials to ensure that the Courtroom is equipped with the appropriate technology. So Ordered by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 9/23/2024. (kd) (Entered: 09/23/2024)

Pro Hac Vice counsel, ROBERT J. CARLSON, has been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (jd, ) (Entered: 09/23/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Alexia Renee Brancato to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 250 receipt number ANJDC-15693280.) (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 09/26/2024)

Letter from Plaintiff State of New Jersey re: Substitution of Attorney - Jesse Moore. (ESOLDI, ANDREW) (Entered: 09/26/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by MATTHEW ROSS FRIEDENBERG on behalf of SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (FRIEDENBERG, MATTHEW) (Entered: 09/27/2024)

Letter from Non-Party Samsung Electronics America Inc. re 117 Letter,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - (Google Search Case) Non-Party Apple's Position Statement, # 2 Exhibit B - (Google Search Case) Stipulated Protective Order, # 3 Exhibit C - Apple's Proposed Protective Order (SEA Redline), # 4 Exhibit D - Apple's Proposed Protective Order (Clean Version of SEA Redline))(FRIEDENBERG, MATTHEW) (Entered: 09/27/2024)

LETTER ORDER regarding substitution of attorney as to State of Indiana. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 9/27/2024. (lag, ) (Entered: 09/30/2024)

Pro Hac Vice counsel, ALEXIA RENEE BRANCATO, has been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (qa, ) (Entered: 09/30/2024)

TEXT ORDER - A case management conference is set for October 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre via Microsoft Teams to address the parties' joint submission regarding the terms of the Protective Order, ESI Protocol, and Source Code Protocol (ECF 117 ). Log-in information will be circulated to local counsel of record prior to the conference. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 10/1/2024. (rn) (Entered: 10/01/2024)

Letter from Liza M. Walsh to the Hon. Julien X. Neals, U.S.D.J.. (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 10/02/2024)

Letter from Matthew R. Friedenberg to the Honorable Leda D. Wettre, U.S.M.J. re: Pro Hac Vice Application on Consent. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew R. Friedenberg, # 2 Declaration of Michael W. Scarborough, # 3 Declaration of Dylan I. Ballard, # 4 Declaration of Mackenzie G. Newman, # 5 Declaration of M. Kevin Costello, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(FRIEDENBERG, MATTHEW) (Entered: 10/02/2024)

TEXT ORDER - The Court is in receipt of Zhang's letter (ECF No. 126 ) indicating that he intended to appeal Magistrate Judge Wettre's September 9, 2024 Order denying his motion to intervene to this Court, not the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The Court instructs the Clerk to relabel Zhang's appeal (ECF No. 107 ) as an "Appeal of Magistrate Judge Decision to District Court." This Court shall decide the Appeal on the papers. So Ordered by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 10/3/2024. (kd) (Entered: 10/03/2024)

Letter from United States in Response to Apple's Letter ECF No. 127. (LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 10/03/2024)

Letter from Parties Re Notice of Additional Third Party Filing. (LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 10/03/2024)

ORDER Granting Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Michael W. Scarborough, Esq., Dylan I. Ballard, Esq., M. Kevin Costello, Esq., Mackenzie G. Newman, Esq.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 10/3/2024. (ld, ) (Entered: 10/03/2024)

TEXT ORDER - The Court is in receipt of Apple's letter (ECF No. 127 ) requesting permission for Apple employees to present at the technology tutorial scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2024. If Plaintiffs oppose this request, Plaintiffs shall file a responsive letter outlining their position by no later than Monday, October 7, 2024. So Ordered by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 10/4/2024. (kd) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by JESSICA TATICCHI on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (TATICCHI, JESSICA) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Michael W. Scarborough to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 250 receipt number ANJDC-15720034.) (FRIEDENBERG, MATTHEW) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Dylan I. Ballard to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 250 receipt number ANJDC-15720066.) (FRIEDENBERG, MATTHEW) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Mackenzie G. Newman to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 250 receipt number ANJDC-15720081.) (FRIEDENBERG, MATTHEW) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice M. Kevin Costello to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 250 receipt number ANJDC-15720098.) (FRIEDENBERG, MATTHEW) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

Letter from Plaintiffs Opposing Defendant Apple's Request That Apple Employees Present At The Technology Tutorial re 127 Letter. (LASKEN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by CHRISTOPHER B. TURCOTTE on behalf of JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (TURCOTTE, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

Letter from Christopher B. Turcotte to the Honorable Leda D. Wettre, U.S.M.J. re: Pro Hac Vice Application on Consent. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Christopher B. Turcotte, # 2 Declaration of Marc A. Goldman, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(TURCOTTE, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by KEITH J. MILLER on behalf of MICROSOFT CORP. (MILLER, KEITH) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by CRAIG A. DOMALEWSKI on behalf of PAYPAL, INC. (DOMALEWSKI, CRAIG) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by SCOTT ANDREW HALL on behalf of PAYPAL, INC. (HALL, SCOTT) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

Letter from Keith J. Miller, Esq. to Hon. Leda D. Wettre, U.S.M.J. re Pro Hac Vice Application. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Alex A. Parkinson, # 2 Certification of Aaron M. Panner, # 3 Certification of Keith J. Miller, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(MILLER, KEITH) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

Letter from Craig A. Domalewski to the Honorable Leda D. Wettre, U.S.M.J., re: Pro Hac Vice Application on Consent. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Craig A. Domalewski in Support of Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Matthew L. Cantor and Jeffrey I. Shinder, # 2 Certification of Matthew L. Cantor in Support of Pro Hac Vice Application, # 3 Certification of Jeffrey I. Shinder in Support of Pro Hac Vice Application, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(DOMALEWSKI, CRAIG) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by KEVIN JOSEPH ORSINI on behalf of Meta Platforms, Inc. (ORSINI, KEVIN) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by MAUREEN THERESA COGHLAN on behalf of CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (COGHLAN, MAUREEN) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

Letter from the Parties to the Honorable Leda D. Wettre, U.S.M.J. re: Protective Order. (WALSH, LIZA) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by MARISA RAUCHWAY on behalf of Match Group, Inc. (RAUCHWAY, MARISA) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by APRIL CAMPOS on behalf of Match Group, Inc. (CAMPOS, APRIL) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by MARINA C. TSATALIS on behalf of GOOGLE LLC (TSATALIS, MARINA) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

Letter from Marina C. Tsatalis to Hon. Leda D. Wettre, U.S.M.J. re Pro Hac Vice Applications. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Marina C. Tsatalis, # 2 Declaration of John E. Schmidtlein, # 3 Declaration of Youlin Yuan, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(TSATALIS, MARINA) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

NOTICE by GOOGLE LLC re 117 Letter,, NON-PARTY GOOGLE LLC'S OBJECTION TO THE PARTIES' PROPOSED PROTECTIVE ORDERS (ECF Nos. 117-1, 117-2) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - U.S. v. Google Case Apple Position Statement, # 2 Exhibit B - U.S. v. Google Case Protective Order)(TSATALIS, MARINA) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Match Group, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certification OF DOUGLAS J. DIXON, ESQ, # 3 Certification OF TATE HARSHBARGER, ESQ., # 4 Certification OF BRANDON KRESSIN, ESQ)(RAUCHWAY, MARISA) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

MOTION to Intervene by Match Group, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum ISO Motion to Intervene, # 2 Statement Position Statement on Protective Order, # 3 Declaration of Brandon Kressin, # 4 Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit B, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(RAUCHWAY, MARISA) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

Letter from Nonparties Capital One Financial Corporation, Garmin International, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Meta Platforms, Inc., Microsoft Corp., and PayPal, Inc., to the Honorable Leda Dunn Wettre. (DOMALEWSKI, CRAIG) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

ORDER granting 141 JPMorgan Chase's Application for the pro hac vice admission of Marc A. Goldman. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 10/9/2024. (qa, ) (Entered: 10/09/2024)

ORDER granting 145 Microsoft Corp.'s application for pro hac vice admission of Aaron M. Panner and Alex A. Parkinson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 10/9/2024. (qa, ) Modified on 10/11/2024 (qa, ). (Entered: 10/09/2024)

ORDER granting 146 PayPal's application for the pro hac vice admission of Matthew L. Cantor and Jeffrey I. Shinder. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 10/9/2024. (qa, ) (Entered: 10/09/2024)

ORDER granting 153 Google's application for the pro hac vice admission of John E. Schmidtlein and Youlin Yuan. Signed by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 10/9/2024. (qa, ) (Entered: 10/09/2024)

TEXT ORDER - The case management conference before Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on October 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. will proceed via Zoom videoconference. Log-in information for the conference is located on the Court's website at https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/united-states-v-apple-inc-24-4055. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Leda D. Wettre on 10/9/2024. (rn) (Entered: 10/09/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance by ABIGAIL JEAN REMORE on behalf of Match Group, Inc. (REMORE, ABIGAIL) (Entered: 10/09/2024)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Alex A. Parkinson to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 250 receipt number ANJDC-15727108.) (MILLER, KEITH) (Entered: 10/09/2024)