McDonald Apiary, LLC v. Starrh Bees, Inc., et al

Filing 71

ORDER - A conference call was previously scheduled to discuss any remaining controversy over the terms of the parties protective order. However, after comparing and reviewing the parties' proposed protective orders, the court is convinced this i ssue cannot be resolved by further discussion. Accordingly,1) The conference call scheduled for November 17, 2015 is cancelled.2) Plaintiff McDonald Apiary's motion for a protective order with AEO provisions shall be filed on or before December 1, 2015. Defendant's response shall be filed on or before December 11, 2015. No reply shall be filed absent leave of the court for good cause shown. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cheryl R. Zwart. (JAB)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
MCDONALD APIARY, LLC,

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Plaintiff,
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STARRH BEES, INC.; DALE ASHLEY; )
ANNE ASHLEY; and JONATHAN
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GONZALEZ,
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Defendants.
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STARRH BEES, INC.,
Counterclaim-Plaintiff,
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MCDONALD APIARY, LLC; ED
MCDONALD; and SUSAN
MCDONALD,
Counterclaim-Defendants

CASE NO. 8:14-cv-00351

ORDER

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The parties agree that a protective order is warranted in this case, but they disagree
on whether it should include an ‘attorney’s eyes only’ or ‘AEO’ provision.

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undersigned magistrate judge previously conferred with counsel to assist in resolving this
dispute.

After that conference, Plaintiff McDonald Apiary modified its proposed

protective order to more specifically describe the categories of documents to be afforded
AEO protection. Defendant opposes Plaintiff’s proposed protective order, as modified.

A conference call was previously scheduled to discuss any remaining controversy
over the terms of the parties’ protective order. However, after comparing and reviewing
the parties’ proposed protective orders, the court is convinced this issue cannot be
resolved by further discussion. The parties’ dispute must be decided on written motion,
upon review of the their supporting or opposing briefs and evidence.

Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED:
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The conference call scheduled for November 17, 2015 is cancelled.

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Plaintiff McDonald Apiary’s motion for a protective order with AEO provisions
shall be filed on or before December 1, 2015. Defendant’s response shall be filed
on or before December 11, 2015. No reply shall be filed absent leave of the court
for good cause shown.

November 16, 2015
BY THE COURT:
s/ Cheryl R. Zwart
United States Magistrate Judge