126th Avenue Landfill, Inc. et al v. Pinellas County, Florida

Filing 90

ORDER granting 75 Motion to allow electronic equipment; granting 86 Motion to allow electronic equipment; granting 89 Motion to allow electronic equipment. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 8/5/2010. (KAK)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA TAMPA DIVISION 126TH AVENUE LANDFILL, INC., ET AL., v. Plaintiffs, Case No. 8:09-cv-307-T-33TBM

PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA, Defendant. ______________________________/ ORDER This cause is before the Court pursuant to various motions filed by counsel in this case requesting permission to bring cell phones, Blackberries, and laptop computers into the United States Courthouse (Doc. ## 75, 86, and 89). The Court notes that the use of computers and telephones in the Courthouse is restricted by Local Rule 4.11(b), M.D. Fla., however, this Court will allow the following individuals to each bring one cellular telephone, one Blackberry and one laptop computer into the Courthouse during the trial of this case: Daniel B. Schuh Esq., Patrick T. McGuire, Esq., John A. Powell, Esq., Christy Donovan Pemberton, Esq., and Phyllis M. Tausend, paralegal. It should be noted that taking pictures inside the Courthouse with camera telephones is forbidden. The

aforementioned individuals shall place the cellular telephones on vibrate, and restrain the use of the cellular telephones to

the

exterior

of

the

Courthouse.

Further,

any

cellular

telephone, computer, and all other technological equipment are subject to inspection at any time by the Court Security Officers and United States Marshals. The aforementioned

individuals may be called upon to present a copy of this Order to Court Security Officers at any time prior to being

permitted to bring technological equipment, including cellular telephones and laptop computers, into the Courthouse. Accordingly, it is now ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that: The Motions for Permission to Bring Electronic Equipment to the United States Courthouse (Doc. ## 75, 86, and 89) are GRANTED consistent with the foregoing restrictions and

guidelines. DONE and ORDERED in Chambers in Tampa, Florida, this 5th day of August 2010.

Copies: All Counsel of Record

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