New Beginnings Ministries et al v. George et al

Filing 162

ORDER denying 161 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Appear by Telephone. Signed by Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura on 8/21/2017. (kdp)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
EASTERN DIVISION

NEW BEGINNINGS MINISTRIES, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
Civil Action 2:15-cv-2781
Judge Michael H. Watson
Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura

v.

THOMAS GEORGE, et al.,
Defendants.

ORDER
Plaintiffs’ Motion for Leave for Lead Counsel to Appear at Conference by Telephone
(ECF No. 161) is DENIED.

Plaintiffs, nonprofit Ohio corporations that initiated this action in

this Court, have filed more than twenty-five discovery motions. The purpose of the conference
is to discuss these pending motions, as well the discovery motions Defendants filed. After
discussion with the parties, if appropriate, the Court will issue oral rulings on the record. The
Court is sensitive to the burden upon Plaintiffs’ counsel to travel to Ohio, but finds it justified
under the circumstances.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

/s/ Chelsey M. Vascura
CHELSEY M. VASCURA
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE