The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. v. Schmitz, Francis et al

Filing 98

Transmission of Notice of Appeal, Docketing Statement, Amended Opinion and Order, Judgment and Docket Sheet to Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals re: 96 Notice of Appeal, (Attachments: # 1 Docketing Statement, # 2 Amended Opinion and Order, # 3 Judgment, # 4 Docket Sheet) (lak)

APPEAL, CLASS_ACTION, CLOSED, KRC,

U.S. District Court
Western District of Wisconsin (Madison)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 3:16-cv-00539-wmc

The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. v. Schmitz, Francis
et al
Assigned to: District Judge William M. Conley
Referred to: Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker
Cause: 18:1030 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

Date Filed: 08/01/2016
Date Terminated: 03/20/2017
Jury Demand: Plaintiff
Nature of Suit: 890 Other Statutory Actions
Jurisdiction: Federal Question

Plaintiff
The John K. MacIver Institute for Public
Policy, Inc.

represented by Edward Dean Greim
Graves Garrett, LLC
1100 Main Street
Suite 2700
Kansas City, MO 64105
816-256-3181
Email: [e-mail]
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Dane Martin
Graves Garrett, LLC
1100 Main Street
Suite 2700
Kansas City, MO 64105
816-256-3181
Email: [e-mail]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
John Benton Hurst
Graves Garrett, LLC
1100 Main Street
Suite 2700
Kansas City, MO 64105
816-256-3181
Email: [e-mail]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Todd Graves
Graves Garrett, LLC
1100 Main Street
Suite 2700
Kansas City, MO 64105
816-256-3181
Email: [e-mail]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

V.
Defendant
Francis D. Schmitz

represented by Michael P. Russart
Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP
100 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202-4115
414-225-4803
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jeffrey S. Fertl
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
100 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2600
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-276-6464
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Joel David Bertocchi
Hinshaw & Culbertson
222 N LaSalle St, Ste 300
Chicago, IL 60601
312-704-3000
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Tomislav Z. Kuzmanovic
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
100 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2600
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-225-4816
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant
John Chisholm

represented by Michael P. Russart
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jeffrey S. Fertl
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Joel David Bertocchi

(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Tomislav Z. Kuzmanovic
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
Bruce Landgraf

represented by Michael P. Russart
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jeffrey S. Fertl
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Joel David Bertocchi
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Tomislav Z. Kuzmanovic
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant
David Robles

represented by Michael P. Russart
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jeffrey S. Fertl
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Joel David Bertocchi
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Tomislav Z. Kuzmanovic
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant
Kevin J. Kennedy

represented by Michael P. Russart
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jeffrey S. Fertl
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joel David Bertocchi
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Tomislav Z. Kuzmanovic
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
Shane W. Falk

represented by Michael P. Russart
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jeffrey S. Fertl
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Joel David Bertocchi
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Tomislav Z. Kuzmanovic
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant
Jonathan Becker

represented by Michael P. Russart
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jeffrey S. Fertl
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Joel David Bertocchi
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Tomislav Z. Kuzmanovic
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant
Robert Stelter

represented by Douglas S. Knott
Leib Knott Gaynor, LLC
219 N. Milwaukee Street, Suite 710
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-276-2102
Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Samuel J. Leib
Leib Knott Gaynor, LLC
219 N. Milwaukee Street, Suite 710
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-276-2102
Email: [e-mail]
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Brent Adam Simerson
Leib Knott Gaynor, LLC
219 N. Milwaukee Street, Suite 710
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-276-2102
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed

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Docket Text

08/01/2016

1 COMPLAINT (Class Action Complaint) against All Defendants. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number
0758-1857001.), filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments:
# 1 JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet,
# 2 Exhibit A - Teleconference Meeting Minutes,
# 3 Exhibit B - Memorandum Dated 5/21-22/2014,
# 4 Exhibit C - E-mail Dated 7/24/2013,
# 5 Exhibit D - Meeting Notes Dated 8/15/2013,
# 6 Exhibit E - E-mail Dated 8/27/2013,
# 7 Exhibit F - Meeting Minutes Dated 6/20/2013,
# 8 Exhibit G - E-mail Dated 7/9/2013,
# 9 Exhibit H - Declaration Dated 4/15/2014,
# 10 Exhibit I - Letter Dated 8/21/2013,
# 11 Exhibit J - Agreement,
# 12 Exhibit K - Letter Dated 12/28/2015,
# 13 Exhibit L - Letter Dated 1/4/2016,
# 14 Exhibit M - E-mail Dated 10/25/2013,
# 15 Schmitz Summons,
# 16 Robles Summons,
# 17 Landgraf Summons,
# 18 Kennedy Summons,
# 19 Summons Falk Summons,
# 20 Chisholm Summons,
# 21 Becker Summons) (Greim, Edward) Modified on 8/2/2016: Added exhibit descriptions, etc.;
e-mail to counsel. (lak) (Entered: 08/01/2016)

08/01/2016

2 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc.
(Greim, Edward) (Entered: 08/01/2016)

08/01/2016

3 Motion to Admit Edward Greim Pro Hac Vice. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 50 receipt number
0758-1857032.) by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. (Greim, Edward)
(Entered: 08/01/2016)

08/02/2016

4 ** TEXT ONLY ORDER **
ORDER granting 3 Motion to Admit Edward Greim Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge
Peter A. Oppeneer on 8/2/2016. (lak) (Entered: 08/02/2016)

08/02/2016

Case randomly assigned to District Judge William M. Conley and Magistrate Judge Stephen L.
Crocker. (kwf) (Entered: 08/02/2016)

08/02/2016

Standard attachments for District Judge William M. Conley required to be served on all parties with
summons or waiver of service: NORTC, Corporate Disclosure Statement. (kwf) (Entered:
08/02/2016)

08/02/2016

5 Summons Issued as to Francis D. Schmitz, (Attachments:
# 1 Summons Issued as to John Chisholm,
# 2 Summons Issued as to Bruce Landgraf,
# 3 Summons Issued as to David Robles,
# 4 Summons Issued as to Kevin J. Kennedy,
# 5 Summons Issued as to Shane W. Falk,
# 6 Summons Issued as to Jonathan Becker) (kwf) (Entered: 08/02/2016)

08/02/2016

6 Motion to Admit John Benton Hurst Pro Hac Vice. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 50 receipt number
0758-1858149.) by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. Motions referred
to Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker. (Hurst, John) (Entered: 08/02/2016)

08/02/2016

7 Motion to Admit Dane Martin Pro Hac Vice. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 50 receipt number
0758-1858176.) by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. Motions referred
to Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker. (Martin, Dane) (Entered: 08/02/2016)

08/03/2016

8 ** TEXT ONLY ORDER **
ORDER granting 6 Motion to Admit John Benton Hurst Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge
Peter A. Oppeneer on 8/3/2016. (lak) (Entered: 08/03/2016)

08/03/2016

9 ** TEXT ONLY ORDER **
ORDER granting 7 Motion to Admit Dane Martin Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peter
A. Oppeneer on 8/3/2016. (lak) (Entered: 08/03/2016)

08/03/2016

10 AMENDED COMPLAINT (First Amended Class Action Complaint) against All Defendants, filed
by All Plaintiffs, (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit A - 2013-10-02 GAB Closed Session Minutes,
# 2 Exhibit B - 2014-05-21 Kennedy Memo, Redacted,
# 3 Exhibit C - 2013-07-24 Action Items Update, Redacted,
# 4 Exhibit D - 2013-08-15 Investigation Planning Meeting Notes, Redacted,
# 5 Exhibit E - 2013-08-26 Investigation Status Update, Redacted,
# 6 Exhibit F - 2013-06-20 GAB Closed Session Minutes, Redacted,
# 7 Exhibit G - 2013-07-02 Badger John Doe Meeting Notes, Redacted,
# 8 Exhibit H - 2014-04-15 Francis Schmitz Declaration, Redacted,
# 9 Exhibit I - 2013-08-21 Letter Seeking Appointment of Spec. Pros., Redacted,
# 10 Exhibit J - 2013-08-17 Schmitz Agreement with GAB,
# 11 Exhibit K - 2015-12-28 Notice to MacIver Institute,
# 12 Exhibit L - 2016-01-04 Schmitz Statement of Compliance, Redacted,
# 13 Exhibit M - 2013-10-25 Stelter Email re: emails, Redacted,
# 14 Exhibit N - 2013-09-28 Schmitz Email re: Stelter Affidavits,
# 15 Summons - Falk,

# 16 Summons - Kennedy,
# 17 Summons - Becker,
# 18 Summons - Chisholm,
# 19 Summons - Landgraf,
# 20 Summons - Robles,
# 21 Summons - Schmitz,
# 22 Summons - Stelter) (Greim, Edward) Modified on 8/4/2016: Removed duplicate text, etc. (lak)
(Entered: 08/03/2016)
08/04/2016

11 Summons Issued as to Robert Stelter, (Attachments:
# 1 Summons Reissued as to Francis D. Schmitz,
# 2 Summons Reissued as to John Chisholm,
# 3 Summons Reissued as to Bruce Landgraf,
# 4 Summons Reissued as to David Robles,
# 5 Summons Reissued as to Kevin J. Kennedy,
# 6 Summons Reissued as to Shane W. Falk,
# 7 Summons Reissued as to Jonathan Becker) (kwf) (Entered: 08/04/2016)

08/08/2016

12 Motion to Admit Todd Graves Pro Hac Vice. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 50 receipt number
0758-1861096.) by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. Motions referred
to Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker. (Graves, Todd) (Entered: 08/08/2016)

08/09/2016

13 ** TEXT ONLY ORDER **
ORDER granting 12 Motion to Admit Todd Graves Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peter
A. Oppeneer on 8/9/2016. (kwf) (Entered: 08/09/2016)

09/14/2016

14 Waiver of Service Returned Executed by Defendant Francis D. Schmitz. Francis D. Schmitz waiver
sent on 8/30/2016, answer due 10/31/2016. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 09/14/2016)

09/14/2016

15 Affidavit of Service by Plaintiff. Jonathan Becker served on 8/19/2016, answer due 9/9/2016; John
Chisholm served on 8/18/2016, answer due 9/8/2016; Shane W. Falk served on 8/19/2016, answer
due 9/9/2016; Kevin J. Kennedy served on 8/22/2016, answer due 9/12/2016; Bruce Landgraf
served on 8/17/2016, answer due 9/7/2016; David Robles served on 8/18/2016, answer due
9/8/2016; Robert Stelter served on 8/18/2016, answer due 9/8/2016. (Greim, Edward) (Entered:
09/14/2016)

09/27/2016

16 Notice of Appearance filed by Michael P. Russart for Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm,
Shane W. Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz. (Russart,
Michael) (Entered: 09/27/2016)

09/27/2016

17 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer Or Otherwise Plead by Defendants Jonathan Becker,
John Chisholm, Shane W. Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D.
Schmitz. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker. Response due 10/4/2016.
(Russart, Michael) (Entered: 09/27/2016)

09/27/2016

18 Affidavit of Michael P. Russart filed by Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm, Shane W.
Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz in Support re: 17
Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer, (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit A - 9/1/16 Letter) (Russart, Michael) Modified on 9/27/2016. (lak) (Entered:
09/27/2016)

09/27/2016

19 Notice of Appearance filed by Jeffrey S. Fertl for Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm,
Shane W. Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz. (Fertl,
Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/27/2016)

09/28/2016

20 Notice of Appearance filed by Douglas S. Knott for Defendant Robert Stelter. (Knott, Douglas)
(Entered: 09/28/2016)

09/28/2016

21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer by Defendant Robert Stelter. Motions referred to
Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker. Response due 10/5/2016. (Knott, Douglas) (Entered:
09/28/2016)

09/28/2016

22 Declaration of Douglas S. Knott filed by Defendant Robert Stelter re: 21 Motion for Extension of
Time to File Answer, (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit 1 - Email Communication,
# 2 Exhibit 2 - Proposed Answer to Amended Complaint) (Knott, Douglas) (Entered: 09/28/2016)

10/04/2016

23 Brief in Opposition by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. re: 17 Motion
for Extension of Time to File Answer, filed by David Robles, John Chisholm, Bruce Landgraf,
Jonathan Becker, Shane W. Falk, Francis D. Schmitz, Kevin J. Kennedy, 21 Motion for Extension
of Time to File Answer filed by Robert Stelter. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 10/04/2016)

10/04/2016

24 Disregard. See 25 . Modified on 10/5/2016. (lak) (Entered: 10/04/2016)

10/05/2016

25 Declaration of Edward D. Greim filed by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy,
Inc. re: 21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer, 17 Motion for Extension of Time to File
Answer, (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit A - 2016-08-30 Email Correspondence,
# 2 Exhibit B - 2016-09-01 Agreement,
# 3 Exhibit C - 2016-09-02 Email Correspondence,
# 4 Exhibit D - 2013-08-21 Secrecy Order,
# 5 Exhibit E - 2012-09-05 Secrecy Order,
# 6 Exhibit F - 2014-01-27 Petition for Addendum to Secrecy Order,
# 7 Exhibit G - 2016-09-09 Letter EDG to Russart, Leib,
# 8 Exhibit H - 2016-09-28 Email EDG to Russart, Knott,
# 9 Exhibit I - 2014-01-28 Addendum to Secrecy Order,
# 10 Exhibit J - 2015-07-10 Use and Dissemination Order) (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 10/05/2016)

10/11/2016

26 Brief in Reply by Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm, Shane W. Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy,
Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz in Support of 17 Motion for Extension of Time
to File Answer or Otherwise Plead, (Attachments:
# 1 Certificate of Service) (Russart, Michael) Modified on 10/12/2016: Corrected docketing event;
e-mail to counsel. (lak) (Entered: 10/11/2016)

10/11/2016

27 Supplemental Affidavit of Michael P. Russart filed by Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm,
Shane W. Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz re: 17 Motion
for Extension of Time to File Answer, (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit B - Counts I-V of Archer's Amended Complaint) (Russart, Michael) (Entered:
10/11/2016)

10/12/2016

28 Brief in Reply by Defendant Robert Stelter in Support of 21 Motion for Extension of Time to File
Answer. (Knott, Douglas) (Entered: 10/12/2016)

10/12/2016

29 Supplemental Declaration of Douglas S. Knott filed by Defendant Robert Stelter re: 21 Motion for
Extension of Time to File Answer, (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit 1 - Use and Dissemination Order by Judge Peterson,
# 2 Exhibit 2 - Use and Dissemination Order by Judge Nettesheim) (Knott, Douglas) (Entered:
10/12/2016)

10/12/2016

30 Notice of Appearance filed by Joel David Bertocchi for Defendants Jonathan Becker, John
Chisholm, Shane W. Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz.

(Bertocchi, Joel) (Entered: 10/12/2016)
10/27/2016

31 Notice of Appearance filed by Samuel J. Leib for Defendant Robert Stelter. (Leib, Samuel)
(Entered: 10/27/2016)

10/28/2016

32 Emergency Motion to Preserve Evidence by Defendant Robert Stelter. Response due 11/4/2016.
(Knott, Douglas) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

10/28/2016

33 Motion to Seal Document by Defendant Robert Stelter. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge
Stephen L. Crocker. (Knott, Douglas) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

10/28/2016

34 Brief in Support of 32 Emergency Motion to Preserve Evidence by Defendant Robert Stelter.
(Sealed Document) (Knott, Douglas) Modified on 10/28/2016. (lak) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

10/28/2016

35 Redaction to 34 Brief in Support of Emergency Motion to Preserve Evidence by Defendant Robert
Stelter. (Knott, Douglas) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

10/28/2016

36 Disregard. See 37 . (Sealed Document) Modified on 10/28/2016. (lak) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

10/28/2016

37 Corrected Declaration of Douglas S. Knott filed by Defendant Robert Stelter re: 32 Emergency
Motion to Preserve Evidence, (Sealed Document) (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit 1 - Stelter Petition to Intervene,
# 2 Exhibit 2 - WSC Order Denying Stelter Petition to Intervene,
# 3 Exhibit 3 - WSC Order Denying Prosecutor Motion to Intervene,
# 4 Exhibit 4 - WSC Decision Denying Reconsideration Motion,
# 5 Exhibit 5 - Unnamed Movants Brief) (Knott, Douglas) Modified on 10/28/2016. (lak) (Entered:
10/28/2016)

10/28/2016

38 Redaction to 37 Declaration, by Defendant Robert Stelter (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit 1 - Stelter Petition to Intervene,
# 2 Exhibit 2 - WSC Order Denying Stelter Petition to Intervene,
# 3 Exhibit 3 - WSC Order Denying Prosecutor Motion to Intervene,
# 4 Exhibit 4 - WSC Decision Denying Reconsideration Motion,
# 5 Exhibit 5 - Unnamed Movants Brief) (Knott, Douglas) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

10/28/2016

39 Declaration of Robert Stelter filed by Defendant Robert Stelter re: 32 Emergency Motion to
Preserve Evidence. (Knott, Douglas) Modified on 10/28/2016. (lak) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

10/28/2016

40 Notice of Appearance filed by Tomislav Z. Kuzmanovic for Defendants Jonathan Becker, John
Chisholm, Shane W. Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz.
(Kuzmanovic, Tomislav) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

10/28/2016

41 Emergency Motion for Order of Preservation of John Doe II Materials by Defendants Jonathan
Becker, John Chisholm, Shane W. Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis
D. Schmitz. Response due 11/4/2016. (Kuzmanovic, Tomislav) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

10/28/2016

42 Brief in Support of 41 Emergency Motion for Order of Preservation of John Doe II Materials by
Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm, Shane W. Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf,
David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz. (Kuzmanovic, Tomislav) Modified on 10/30/2016. (lak)
(Entered: 10/28/2016)

10/28/2016

43 Declaration of Tomislav Z. Kuzmanovic filed by Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm,
Shane W. Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz re: 41
Emergency Motion for Order of Preservation of John Doe II Materials, (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit 1 - January 12, 2016 Order of the Wisconsin Supreme Court,
# 2 Exhibit 2 - Judge Adelman's Decision and Order in Archer v Chisholm) (Kuzmanovic,
Tomislav) Modified on 10/30/2016. (lak) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

10/28/2016

44 Motion to Seal Declarations of Francis Schmitz, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Kevin Kennedy
and Jonathan Becker by Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm, Shane W. Falk, Kevin J.
Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge
Stephen L. Crocker. (Kuzmanovic, Tomislav) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

10/28/2016

45 Declaration of Kevin Kennedy filed by Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm, Shane W.
Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz re: 41 Emergency
Motion for Order of Preservation of John Doe II Materials. (Sealed Document) (Kuzmanovic,
Tomislav) Modified on 10/30/2016. (lak) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

10/28/2016

46 Declaration of Jonathan Becker filed by Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm, Shane W.
Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz re: 41 Emergency
Motion for Order of Preservation of John Doe II Materials. (Sealed Document) (Kuzmanovic,
Tomislav) Modified on 10/30/2016. (lak) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

10/28/2016

47 Declaration of David Robles filed by Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm, Shane W. Falk,
Kevin J. Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz re: 41 Emergency Motion for
Order of Preservation of John Doe II Materials. (Sealed Document) (Kuzmanovic, Tomislav)
Modified on 10/30/2016. (lak) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

10/28/2016

48 Declaration of Francis D. Schmitz filed by Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm, Shane W.
Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz re: 41 Emergency
Motion for Order of Preservation of John Doe II Materials. (Sealed Document) (Kuzmanovic,
Tomislav) Modified on 10/30/2016. (lak) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

10/28/2016

49 Declaration of Bruce J. Landgraf filed by Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm, Shane W.
Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz re: 41 Emergency
Motion for Order of Preservation of John Doe II Materials. (Sealed Document) (Kuzmanovic,
Tomislav) Modified on 10/30/2016. (lak) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

10/28/2016

50 ** TEXT ONLY ORDER **
The court is in receipt of defendant Robert Stelter's emergency motion to preserve evidence. (Dkt.
#32.) Plaintiff may have until Monday, October 31, 2016, to respond to the motion. The court will
hold a telephonic conference at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Defendant to initiate the
call to Chambers at 608-264-5087. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 10/28/2016.
(bgw) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

10/31/2016

Set Deadlines and Hearings re: 32 Emergency Motion to Preserve Evidence, 41 Emergency Motion
for Order of Preservation of John Doe II Materials. Response due 10/31/2016. Telephone Motion
Hearing set for 11/1/2016 at 2:00 PM before District Judge William M. Conley. Counsel for
Defendant responsible for setting up the call to chambers at [phone]. (kwf) (Entered:
10/31/2016)

10/31/2016

51 ** TEXT ONLY ORDER **
ORDER granting 33 Motion to Seal; granting 44 Motion to Seal Declarations of Francis Schmitz,
Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Kevin Kennedy and Jonathan Becker. Signed by Magistrate Judge
Stephen L. Crocker on 10/31/2016. (kwf) (Entered: 10/31/2016)

10/31/2016

52 Motion to Seal by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. Motions referred to
Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 10/31/2016)

10/31/2016

53 Brief in Opposition by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. re: 41
Emergency Motion for Order of Preservation of John Doe II Materials, filed by David Robles, John
Chisholm, Bruce Landgraf, Jonathan Becker, Shane W. Falk, Francis D. Schmitz, Kevin J.
Kennedy, 32 Emergency Motion to Preserve Evidence filed by Robert Stelter. (Sealed Document)
(Greim, Edward) Modified on 11/1/2016. (lak) (Entered: 10/31/2016)

10/31/2016

54 Declaration of Edward D. Greim filed by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy,
Inc. re: 41 Emergency Motion for Order of Preservation of John Doe II Materials, 32 Emergency
Motion to Preserve Evidence, (Sealed Document) (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit A - Summons and Complaint Filed in Case 2:15-cv-922, Eastern District of Wisconsin,
Archer v. Chisholm,
# 2 Exhibit B - E-mail Correspondence) (Greim, Edward) Modified on 11/1/2016. (lak) (Entered:
10/31/2016)

11/01/2016

55 ** TEXT ONLY ORDER **
ORDER granting 52 Motion to Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 11/1/2016.
(kwf) (Entered: 11/01/2016)

11/01/2016

56 Redaction to 54 Declaration of Edward Greim by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public
Policy, Inc. (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit A - Summons and Complaint Filed in Case 2:15-cv-922, Eastern District of Wisconsin,
Archer v. Chisholm,
# 2 Exhibit B - E-mail Correspondence) (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 11/01/2016)

11/01/2016

57 Redaction to 53 Brief in Opposition, by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy,
Inc. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 11/01/2016)

11/01/2016

58 Notice of Appearance filed by Brent Adam Simerson for Defendant Robert Stelter. (Simerson,
Brent) Modified on 11/2/2016: Counsel will update contact information. (lak) (Entered: 11/01/2016)

11/01/2016

59 Notice by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. of Correspondence to
Court. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 11/01/2016)

11/01/2016

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge William M. Conley: Telephone Motion
Hearing held on 11/1/2016 re 32 Emergency Motion to Preserve Evidence filed by Robert Stelter,
21 & 17 Motions for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Robert Stelter, David Robles, John
Chisholm, Bruce Landgraf, Jonathan Becker, Shane W. Falk, Francis D. Schmitz, Kevin J. Kennedy
[:30] (Court Reporter JD.) (mfh) (Entered: 11/01/2016)

11/02/2016

60 ORDER on 32 Emergency Motion to Preserve Evidence, 17 Motion for Extension of Time to File
Answer, 21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Defendants may have thirty days from
the date of this order to file a motion to dismiss or a motion for change of venue to the U.S. District
Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Plaintiff will have twenty-one days to file any response,
with reply from defendants due ten days thereafter. Within ten days from the date of this order,
defendants shall file under seal all electronic discovery obtained under the John Doe warrants. This
discovery will be maintained by the clerk of this court and remain sealed pending further order of
this court or closure of this case. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 11/1/2016. (kwf)
(Entered: 11/02/2016)

11/08/2016

61 Transcript of Telephonic Motion Hearing, held 11/1/2016 before Chief Judge William M. Conley.
Court Reporter: CS.
Please review the court policy regarding electronic transcripts: see Electronic Transcript
Instructions and Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. (kwf) (Entered: 11/08/2016)

11/08/2016

62 Notice by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. on Behalf of all Parties of
Compliance with Order to Meet and Confer. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 11/08/2016)

11/14/2016

63 Notice by Defendant Robert Stelter of Submission of a Copy of Evidence by Hand-Delivery. (Sealed
Document) (Knott, Douglas) (Entered: 11/14/2016)

11/14/2016

64 Exhibits to 63 Notice filed by Robert Stelter: Three (3) hard drives containing electronic discovery
obtained under the John Doe warrants. (Sealed) (kwf) (Entered: 11/15/2016)

11/30/2016

65 MOTION TO DISMISS by Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm, Shane W. Falk, Kevin J.
Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz. Brief in Opposition due 12/21/2016.
Brief in Reply due 1/3/2017. (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit - First Amended Class Action Complaint with Exhibits) (Russart, Michael) Modified on
12/1/2016. (lak) (Entered: 11/30/2016)

11/30/2016

66 Brief in Support of 65 Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint by Defendants Jonathan Becker,
John Chisholm, Shane W. Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D.
Schmitz. (Russart, Michael) (Entered: 11/30/2016)

11/30/2016

67 Certificate of Service by Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm, Shane W. Falk, Kevin J.
Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz as to 65 MOTION TO DISMISS, 66
Brief in Support. (Russart, Michael) (Entered: 11/30/2016)

12/01/2016

Set Telephone Pretrial Conference: Telephone Pretrial Conference set for 1/4/2017 at 1:00 PM
before Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker. Counsel for Plaintiff responsible for setting up the call
to chambers at [phone]. [Standing Order Governing Preliminary Pretrial Conference
attached] (kwf) (Entered: 12/01/2016)

12/01/2016

68 MOTION TO DISMISS by Defendant Robert Stelter. Brief in Opposition due 12/22/2016. Brief in
Reply due 1/3/2017. (Knott, Douglas) (Entered: 12/01/2016)

12/01/2016

69 Brief in Support of 68 Motion to Dismiss by Defendant Robert Stelter. (Knott, Douglas) (Additional
attachment(s) added on 12/2/2016:
# 1 Appendix 1 - John Doe Proceeding) (lak). (Entered: 12/01/2016)

12/01/2016

70 Certificate of Service by Defendant Robert Stelter as to 69 Brief in Support, 68 MOTION TO
DISMISS. (Knott, Douglas) (Entered: 12/01/2016)

12/15/2016

71 Motion for Leave to File Consolidated Brief in Response to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss by
Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. (Greim, Edward) (Entered:
12/15/2016)

12/16/2016

72 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief by Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm,
Shane W. Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz. Motions
referred to Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker. (Attachments:
# 1 Certificate of Service) (Russart, Michael) (Entered: 12/16/2016)

12/16/2016

73 Motion to Join 72 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief by Defendant Robert Stelter,
(Attachments:
# 1 Certificate of Service) (Knott, Douglas) Modified on 12/19/2016. (lak) (Entered: 12/16/2016)

12/19/2016

74 ** TEXT ONLY ORDER **
ORDER granting 72 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief; granting 73 Motion to Join.
Brief in Reply due 1/13/2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 12/19/2016.
(kwf) (Entered: 12/19/2016)

12/20/2016

75 ** TEXT ONLY ORDER **
ORDER granting 71 Motion for Leave to File Consolidated Brief in Response to Defendants'
Motions to Dismiss. Brief in Opposition due 12/22/2016. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L.
Crocker on 12/20/2016. (kwf) (Entered: 12/20/2016)

12/20/2016

76 Motion to Stay Discovery by Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm, Shane W. Falk, Kevin J.
Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz. Response due 12/27/2016.
(Attachments:
# 1 Certificate of Service) (Russart, Michael) (Entered: 12/20/2016)

12/20/2016

Reset Briefing Deadlines as to 76 Motion to Stay Discovery. Response due 12/30/2016. (kwf/slc)
(Entered: 12/20/2016)

12/21/2016

77 Motion to Join 76 Motion to Stay Discovery by Defendant Robert Stelter, (Attachments:
# 1 Certificate of Service) (Knott, Douglas) Modified on 12/22/2016: Removed duplicate text. (lak)
(Entered: 12/21/2016)

12/22/2016

78 Brief in Opposition by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. re: 65 Motion
to Dismiss, filed by David Robles, John Chisholm, Bruce Landgraf, Jonathan Becker, Shane W.
Falk, Francis D. Schmitz, Kevin J. Kennedy, 68 Motion to Dismiss filed by Robert Stelter. (Greim,
Edward) (Entered: 12/22/2016)

12/29/2016

79 Joint Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 12/29/2016)

12/30/2016

80 Brief in Opposition by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. re: 76 Motion
to Stay, filed by David Robles, John Chisholm, Bruce Landgraf, Jonathan Becker, Shane W. Falk,
Francis D. Schmitz, Kevin J. Kennedy, (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit - Reply Brief of Petitioners, Chisholm v. Two Unnamed Petitioners, 137 S. Ct. 77
(2016) (No. 15-1416)) (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 12/30/2016)

01/03/2017

Reset Telephone Pretrial Conference: The Telephonic Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for
1/4/2017 at 1:00 PM is reset for 11:00 AM before Judge William M. Conley. Counsel for Plaintiff
responsible for setting up the call to chambers at [phone]. (lak) (Entered: 01/03/2017)

01/04/2017

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge William M. Conley: Telephone Status
Conference held on 1/4/2017 [:40] (mfh) (Entered: 01/04/2017)

01/04/2017
01/04/2017

81 ORDER on Telephone Status Conference. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on
1/4/2017. (kwf) (Entered: 01/04/2017)
Set Deadlines and Hearings re: 65 Motion to Dismiss, 68 Motion to Dismiss. Motion Hearing set
for 3/22/2017 at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 250 before District Judge William M. Conley. (kwf)
(Entered: 01/04/2017)

01/13/2017

82 Response re: 81 Order of January 4, 2017 by Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm, Shane
W. Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz. (Russart, Michael)
Modified on 1/15/2017: Linked to 76 Motion to Stay. (lak) (Entered: 01/13/2017)

01/13/2017

83 Brief in Reply by Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm, Shane W. Falk, Kevin J. Kennedy,
Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz in Support of 65 Motion to Dismiss. (Russart,
Michael) (Entered: 01/13/2017)

01/13/2017

84 Brief in Reply by Defendant Robert Stelter in Support of 68 Motion to Dismiss, (Attachments:
# 1 Certificate of Service) (Knott, Douglas) Modified on 1/15/2017. (lak) (Entered: 01/13/2017)

01/13/2017

85 Supplemental Brief in Opposition by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc.
re: 65 Motion to Dismiss, filed by David Robles, John Chisholm, Bruce Landgraf, Jonathan Becker,
Shane W. Falk, Francis D. Schmitz, Kevin J. Kennedy, 68 Motion to Dismiss filed by Robert
Stelter. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 01/13/2017)

01/19/2017

86 Joint Motion for Leave to File a Notice of Supplemental Authority in Support of Defendants'
Motions to Dismiss by Defendants Jonathan Becker, John Chisholm, Shane W. Falk, Kevin J.
Kennedy, Bruce Landgraf, David Robles, Francis D. Schmitz, Robert Stelter, (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit 1 - Notice of Supplemental Authority in Support of Defendants' Motions to Dismiss,
# 2 Supreme Court Opinion in Lightfoot v. Cedant Mortg. Corp.,
# 3 Certificate of Service) (Knott, Douglas) Modified on 1/20/2017. (lak) (Entered: 01/19/2017)

01/20/2017

87 ** TEXT ONLY ORDER **
In light of the court's preliminary determination that all defendants appear to be entitled to at least
qualified immunity with respect to the alleged violations of the Stored Communications Act, see
Narducci v. Moore, 572 F.3d 313, 324 (7th Cir. 2009), the court will extend the stay of discovery in
this case until the court issues its opinion on the admittedly much closer questions raised in
defendants' motions to dismiss. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 1/20/2017. (arw)
(Entered: 01/20/2017)

03/02/2017

88 MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION and for Return of Property by Plaintiff The
John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 03/02/2017)

03/02/2017

89 Declaration of Brett Healy filed by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. re:
88 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit A - Special Prosecutor Notice Issued Pursuant to Supreme Court Order) (Greim,
Edward) (Entered: 03/02/2017)

03/02/2017

90 Declaration of Edward D. Greim filed by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy,
Inc. re: 88 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, (Attachments:
# 1 Exhibit A - Prosecutors' Response to Unnamed Movant No. 2's Motion for Post-Judgment
Relief,
# 2 Exhibit B - Special Prosecutor's Memorandum in Support of Motion for Reconsideration and
Stay of Decisions and Orders,
# 3 Exhibit C - Francis Schmitz, Affidavit Concerning John Doe Evidence,
# 4 Exhibit D - Francis Schmitz, Index to John Doe II Evidence) (Greim, Edward) (Entered:
03/02/2017)

03/02/2017

91 Brief in Support of 88 Motion for Preliminary Injunction and for Return of Property by Plaintiff
The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 03/02/2017)

03/02/2017

92 Proposed Findings of Fact filed by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. re:
88 Motion for Preliminary Injunction and for Return of Property. (Greim, Edward) (Entered:
03/02/2017)

03/15/2017

93 OPINION and ORDER granting 65 Motion to Dismiss; granting 68 Motion to Dismiss; denying 88
Motion for Preliminary Injunction and for Return of Property. The clerk of court is directed to enter
judgment in favor of defendants and close this case. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on
3/14/2017. (kwf) (Entered: 03/15/2017)

03/16/2017

94 AMENDED OPINION and ORDER granting 65 Motion to Dismiss; granting 68 Motion to
Dismiss; denying 88 Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Return of Property. Pursuant to Federal
Rule of Civil Procedure 60(a), the court corrects a typo on the first page. The order remains the
same. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 3/15/2017. (jls) (Entered: 03/16/2017)

03/20/2017

95 JUDGMENT entered in favor of Defendants Francis D. Schmitz, John Chisholm, Bruce Landgraf,
David Robles, Kevin J. Kennedy, Shane W. Falk, Jonathan Becker, and Robert Stelter dismissing
the case. (kwf) (Entered: 03/20/2017)

04/17/2017

96 NOTICE OF APPEAL by Plaintiff The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. as to 94
Order on Motion to Dismiss, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, 95 Judgment. Filing fee
of $ 505, receipt number 0758-2008525 paid. Docketing Statement filed. (Attachments:
# 1 Docketing Statement) (Greim, Edward) (Entered: 04/17/2017)

04/17/2017

97 Appeal Information Packet. (lak) (Entered: 04/17/2017)