Public Citizen, Inc. et al v. Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board et al

Filing 28

ORDER granting 27 Motion to Reserve Ruling on the Motion for Preliminary Injunction; granting 27 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer as to Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board; Billy R. Pesnell; and Charles B Plattsmier answer due 12/4/2008; denying without prejudice 15 Motion for Preliminary Injunction and denying without prejudice request for a status conference. Signed by Judge Martin L.C. Feldman on 11/6/2008. (caa, )

Public Citizen, Inc. et al v. Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board et al

Doc. 28

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA

PUBLIC CITIZEN, INC., ET AL. VERSUS LOUISIANA ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY BOARD, ET AL.

CIVIL ACTION NO. 08-4451 SECTION "F"

ORDER Before the Court are Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary

Injunction, set for hearing on November 19, 2008, and both parties' Joint Motion to Reserve Ruling on Motion for Preliminary Injunction and to Extend Time Within Which Defendants Must Answer. IT IS ORDERED: that the Motion to Reserve Ruling on the Motion for Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: that the Plaintiffs' Motion for

Preliminary Injunction is DENIED without prejudice. The motion may be re-noticed by counsel, if necessary, at the appropriate time. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: that the request for a status

conference is DENIED without prejudice.

A scheduling conference

with the courtroom deputy is already set for December 9, 2008, at which time the parties may request an expedited schedule for dispositive motions and trial. 1

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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: that the request to extend the time within which defendants must respond to the complaint is GRANTED. Defendants shall have until December 4, 2008 to respond to

plaintiffs' complaint. New Orleans, Louisiana, November 6, 2008.

______________________________ MARTIN L. C. FELDMAN UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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