Last Updated: 11/20/2024
Press coverage of PredictIt’s lawsuit against the CFTC has been wanting. Online news coverage is disproportionately covering PredictIt and the CFTC as a gambling or legal story, rather than a political one. Yahoo even classified one of the Aristotle press releases under “Entertainment.”
Below is a short timeline of events and media coverage, followed by the case dockets for Clarke v. CFTC in both the U.S. District Court and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Click on the document number to view a PDF of that court document(s).
| Date | Action | Media |
| 10/29/2014 | University of Wellington Issued No-Action Letter 14-130 | Politico |
| 10/07/2021 | Aristotle files paperwork with CFTC for DCM | Casino.org |
| 07/19/2022 | Kalshi files paperwork with CFTC for election markets | Star Spangled Gamblers, Protocol, SportsHandle.com, Twitter Space |
| 08/04/2022 | CFTC Rescinds No-Action Letter 14-130 (Letter 22-08) | Politico, Star Spangled Gamblers, Reason, Casino.org Decrypt, Quartz, CoinGeek, National Law Review, Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Wake Forest News |
| 09/09/2022 | PredictIt sues CFTC | USBets, Casino.org, Yahoo, Washington Post |
| 12/23/2022 | Notice of appeal filed by PredictIt plaintiffs after court rejects motion for preliminary injunction. | Casino.org |
| 03/02/2023 | CFTC withdraws Letter 22-08 (Letter 23-03) | Legal Sports Report, Casino.org, Play USA, Globe Newswire |
| 04/06/2023 | Victoria University response to CFTC Letter 23-03 | Star Spangled Gamblers |
| 07/21/2023 | The US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sides with PredictIt Appellants and orders the District Court to enter a preliminary injunction against the CFTC shutting down PredictIt until it decides the merits of the case. | Courthouse News Service, Casino.org, EGR, Newswire, Newsroom, USBets, JD Supra, Wall Street Journal, Legal Sports Report, Bloomberg Law, Brookings |
| 10/23/2023 | PredictIt reveals it is seeking a settlement with the CFTC | PlayUSA |
| 01/16/2024 | Western District of Texas grants CFTC’s motion to transfer case to Washington, D.C. | SBCAmericas |
| 02/02/2024 | PredictIt appeals District Court transfer decision to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals | Bonus.com |
| 03/01/2024 | The US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sides with PredictIt Appellants and directs the district court to request the case be returned to the Western District of Texas. | The Federalist Society |
| 03/12/2024 | CFTC Chairman announces that agency is “considering a proposal to amend CFTC rules that address the treatment of certain types of event contracts, in order to provide additional regulatory clarity both for exchanges that seek to list event contracts, and for market participants.” | CFTC, CoinDesk, Bloomberg |
| 05/10/2024 | CFTC votes to begin process of prohibiting contracts on elections. | Meeting recording, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Seeking Alpha, Reuters, Politico, US Bets, Action Network, Maximum Truth, CoinDesk, CNBC Benham Interview, SBC Americas, Bonus.com, Bloomberg Kalshi CEO interview, Astral Codex Ten, Maximum Truth, NYT, Better Markets, FT, Vox, LA Times Op-Ed, Boston Globe |
| 06/04/2024 | DC District Court transfers case back to Western District of Texas | |
| 06/28/2024 | U.S. Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine. | Law360 (Paywall) |
The PredictIt lawsuit includes five different dockets partially overlapping in three different federal court systems. Clicking on the case number below will take you to the appropriate docket:
- Western District of Texas, No. 1:22-cv-00909-LY
- Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 22-51124
- District of Columbia, No. 1:24-cv-00167-JMC
- Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 24-50079
- Western District of Texas, No. 1:24-cv-00614-DAE
Western District of Texas Court information (through March 7, 2024)
Civil Docket No. 1:22-cv-00909-LY
United States District Court for the Western District of TexasJudge Lee Yeakel Judge David A. Ezra
| Date Filed | # | Docket Text | Media |
| 09/09/2022 | 1 | COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXWDC-16506830), filed by Predict It, Inc., Corwin Smidt, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Trevor Boeckmann, Aristotle International, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1 – No-Action Relief, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2 – Revocation, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 3 – Request for No-Action Relief, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Byron, John) (Entered: 09/09/2022) | USBets, Casino.org, Yahoo, |
| 09/09/2022 | 2 | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by Aristotle International, Inc., Trevor Boeckmann, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Predict It, Inc., Corwin Smidt. (Byron, John) (Entered: 09/09/2022) | |
| 09/09/2022 | 3 | RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Aristotle International, Inc.. (Byron, John) (Entered: 09/09/2022) | |
| 09/09/2022 | 4 | RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Predict It, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Aristotle International, Inc. for Predict It, Inc.. (Byron, John) (Entered: 09/09/2022) | |
| 09/09/2022 | Case assigned to Judge Lee Yeakel. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (rn) (Entered: 09/12/2022) | ||
| 09/09/2022 | If ordered by the court, all referrals and consents in this case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Lane (rn) (Entered: 09/12/2022) | ||
| 09/12/2022 | 5 | Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (rn) (Entered: 09/12/2022) | |
| 09/20/2022 | 6 | MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kyle Druding by on behalf of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Druding, Kyle) (Entered: 09/20/2022) | |
| 09/20/2022 | 7 | MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Anne Whitford Stukes as an attorney employed by the U.S. government by on behalf of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stukes, Anne) (Entered: 09/20/2022) | |
| 09/20/2022 | 8 | MOTION to Transfer Case by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Druding, Kyle) (Entered: 09/20/2022) | |
| 09/22/2022 | 9 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael James Edney on behalf of Aristotle International, Inc., Trevor Boeckmann, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Predict It, Inc., Corwin Smidt. Attorney Michael James Edney added to party Aristotle International, Inc. (pty:pla), Attorney Michael James Edney added to party Trevor Boeckmann(pty:pla), Attorney Michael James Edney added to party Kevin Clarke(pty:pla), Attorney Michael James Edney added to party Harry Crane(pty:pla), Attorney Michael James Edney added to party Predict It, Inc. (pty:pla), Attorney Michael James Edney added to party Corwin Smidt(pty:pla) (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 09/22/2022) | |
| 09/22/2022 | 10 | ORDER GRANTING 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to KYLE MITCHELL DRUDING. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center Signed by Judge Lee Yeakel. (cc3) (Entered: 09/22/2022) | |
| 09/22/2022 | 11 | ORDER GRANTING 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to ANNE W. STUKES. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center Signed by Judge Lee Yeakel. (cc3) (Entered: 09/22/2022) | |
| 09/30/2022 | 12 | MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Aristotle International, Inc., Trevor Boeckmann, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Predict It, Inc., Corwin Smidt. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs’ Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Appendix to the Memorandum in Support of a Preliminary Injunction, # 3 Proposed Order)(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 09/30/2022) | Yahoo |
| 10/04/2022 | 13 | Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by Aristotle International, Inc., Trevor Boeckmann, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Predict It, Inc., Corwin Smidt, re 8 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by Defendant Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 10/04/2022) | |
| 10/06/2022 | 14 | ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 8 MOTION to Transfer Case and 13 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, re 8 MOTION to Transfer Case. Signed by Judge Lee Yeakel. Referral Magistrate Judge: Mark Lane. (cc3) (Entered: 10/06/2022) | |
| 10/06/2022 | 15 | AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against Commodity Futures Trading Commission amending 1 Complaint,., filed by Predict It, Inc., Corwin Smidt, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Trevor Boeckmann, Aristotle International, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 10/06/2022) | Yahoo |
| 10/11/2022 | 16 | REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission, re 8 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by Defendant Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Druding, Kyle) (Entered: 10/11/2022) | |
| 10/13/2022 | 17 | Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission, re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff Predict It, Inc., Plaintiff Corwin Smidt, Plaintiff Kevin Clarke, Plaintiff Aristotle International, Inc., Plaintiff Harry Crane, Plaintiff Trevor Boeckmann (Druding, Kyle) (Entered: 10/13/2022) | |
| 10/20/2022 | 18 | REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt, re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff Predict It, Inc., Plaintiff Corwin Smidt, Plaintiff Kevin Clarke, Plaintiff Aristotle International, Inc., Plaintiff Harry Crane, Plaintiff Trevor Boeckmann (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (NADEX Order), # 2 Exhibit B (Victoria University of Wellington Ltr), # 3 Appendix Request for Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction)(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 10/20/2022) | |
| 10/28/2022 | 19 | MOTION to Dismiss by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Druding, Kyle) (Entered: 10/28/2022) | |
| 11/14/2022 | 20 | ORDER Setting Hearing on 8 Defendant’s Opposed MOTION to Transfer Venue: Motion Hearing set for 12/1/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Mark Lane. Signed by Judge Mark Lane. (jv2) (Entered: 11/14/2022) | |
| 11/14/2022 | 21 | Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt, re 19 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 11/14/2022) | |
| 11/18/2022 | 22 | ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 19 MOTION to Dismiss and 21 Plaintiff’s Memorandum in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Lee Yeakel. Referral Magistrate Judge: Mark Lane. (cc3) (Entered: 11/18/2022) | |
| 11/18/2022 | 23 | MOTION to Expedite Hearing and Resolution of Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order PROPOSED ORDER, # 2 Exhibit 1 – Clarke Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 2 – Phillips Declaration)(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 11/18/2022) | Casino.org |
| 11/21/2022 | 24 | ORDER SETTING HEARING on 19 MOTION to Dismiss : for 12/1/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Mark Lane. Signed by Judge Mark Lane. (cc3) (Entered: 11/21/2022) | |
| 11/21/2022 | 25 | REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission, re 19 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Druding, Kyle) (Entered: 11/21/2022) | |
| 11/25/2022 | 26 | Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission, re 23 MOTION to Expedite Hearing and Resolution of Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff James D Miller, Plaintiff Kevin Clarke, Plaintiff Michael Beeler, Plaintiff Harry Crane, Plaintiff Mark Borghi, Plaintiff Wes Shepherd, Plaintiff Trevor Boeckmann, Plaintiff Corwin Smidt, Plaintiff Predict It, Inc., Plaintiff Aristotle International, Inc., Plaintiff Grant Schneider, Plaintiff Josiah Neeley, Plaintiff Richard Hanania (Druding, Kyle) (Entered: 11/25/2022) | |
| 11/28/2022 | 27 | REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt, re 23 MOTION to Expedite Hearing and Resolution of Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff James D Miller, Plaintiff Kevin Clarke, Plaintiff Michael Beeler, Plaintiff Harry Crane, Plaintiff Mark Borghi, Plaintiff Wes Shepherd, Plaintiff Trevor Boeckmann, Plaintiff Corwin Smidt, Plaintiff Predict It, Inc., Plaintiff Aristotle International, Inc., Plaintiff Grant Schneider, Plaintiff Josiah Neeley, Plaintiff Richard Hanania (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022) | |
| 11/30/2022 | 28 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt 5 Summons Issued, 2 Request for Issuance of Summons (Byron, John) (Entered: 11/30/2022) | |
| 12/01/2022 | 29 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark Lane: Motion Hearing held on 12/1/2022 re 19 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 8 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Written order forthcoming. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically) (Court Reporter FTR GOLD – ERO)(cc3) (Entered: 12/01/2022) | Legal Sport Report |
| 12/08/2022 | 30 | MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant’s Motions to Transfer and Dismiss by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit Supplemental Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant’s Motion to Transfer and Dismiss, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 1 to Supplemental Memorandum (Clarke Declaration), # 4 Exhibit Ex. 2 to Supplemental Memorandum (Lowery Declaration), # 5 Exhibit Ex. 3 to Supplemental Memorandum (Anunciato v. Trump), # 6 Exhibit Ex. 4 to Supplemental Memorandum (Data Marketing Pship v. Dept. of Labor)), # 7 Exhibit Ex. 5 to Supplemental Memorandum (Nat. Assoc. of Manufacturers v. SEC))(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 12/08/2022) | |
| 12/12/2022 | 31 | REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 8 Motion to Transfer Case and DENYING 30 MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant’s Motions to Transfer and Dismiss. Signed by Judge Mark Lane. (cc3) (Entered: 12/12/2022) | Gambling News, Casino.org |
| 12/23/2022 | 32 | Appeal of Order entered by District Judge 14 , 22 by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt. ( Filing fee $ 505 receipt number ATXWDC-16896749) (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 12/23/2022) | Casino.org |
| 12/27/2022 | NOTICE OF APPEAL following 32 Notice of Appeal (E-Filed), by Harry Crane. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number ATXWDC-16896749. Per 5th Circuit rules, the appellant has 14 days, from the filing of the Notice of Appeal, to order the transcript. To order a transcript, the appellant should fill out a (Transcript Order) and follow the instructions set out on the form. This form is available in the Clerk’s Office or by clicking the hyperlink above. (cc3) (Entered: 12/27/2022) | ||
| 12/27/2022 | 33 | OBJECTION to 31 Report and Recommendations by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Hearing Transcript (Excerpts))(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 12/27/2022) | |
| 12/29/2022 | 34 | Transcript filed of Proceedings held on December 1, 2022, Proceedings Transcribed: Motions Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Arlinda Rodriguez, Telephone number: 512-391-8791. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk’s office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made available via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed Redaction Request due 1/19/2023, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/30/2023, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/29/2023, Appeal Record due by 1/13/2023, (Rodriguez, Arlinda) (Entered: 12/29/2022) | |
| 01/12/2023 | 35 | NOTICE of Petition for a Writ of Mandamus by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt (Attachments: # 1 Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal or, in the alternative, Petition for a Writ of Mandamus, # 2 Reply in Support of that Motion)(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 01/12/2023) | |
| 01/16/2023 | Certification of the Electronic Record on Appeal has been accepted by the 5th Circuit re Notice of Appeal. Attorneys are advised that they may now download the EROA from the Fifth Circuit CM/ECF site by following these instructions here (klw) (Entered: 01/16/2023) | ||
| 01/26/2023 | 36 | ORDER of USCA ; re Notice of Appeal (cc3) (Entered: 01/27/2023) | |
| 04/27/2023 | 37 | ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge David A. Ezra for all proceedings. Judge Lee Yeakel no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Lee Yeakel. (cc3) (Entered: 04/28/2023) | |
| 05/12/2023 | 38 | ORDER Denying without Prejudice subject to Re-urging Defendant Commodity Futures Trading Commissions 8 Opposed Motion to Transfer Venue;ORDER Denying without Prejudice subject to Re-urging Defendant Commodity Futures Trading Commissions 19 Motion to Dismiss; ORDER Constructively DENYING Plaintiffs 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, with reference to Plaintiffs’ 32 Notice of Appeal; and ORDER Denying as MOOT Plaintiffs 23 Motion to Expedite Hearing on Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 05/12/2023) | |
| 05/26/2023 | 39 | Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney (Kyle Druding) by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stukes, Anne) (Entered: 05/26/2023) | |
| 05/30/2023 | 40 | MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Martin B. White by on behalf of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(White, Martin) (Entered: 05/30/2023) | |
| 05/31/2023 | Text Order GRANTING 39 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. It is furtherORDERED that the Clerk will remove Kyle M. Druding form the official service list inthis case. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (lc) (Entered: 05/31/2023) | ||
| 05/31/2023 | 41 | ORDER GRANTING 40 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to MARTIN B. WHITE. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 05/31/2023) | |
| 08/16/2023 | Motions No Longer Referred: 19 MOTION to Dismiss (klw) (Entered: 08/16/2023) | ||
| 09/12/2023 | 42 | Certified copy of USCA JUDGMENT/MANDATE Reversing and REMANDING back to the District Court as to 32 Notice of Appeal (E-Filed), filed by James D Miller, Kevin Clarke, Michael Beeler, Harry Crane, Mark Borghi, Wes Shepherd, Trevor Boeckmann, Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Inc., Aristotle International, Inc., Grant Schneider, Josiah Neeley, Richard Hanania. ORDER that defendant-appellee pay to plaintiffs-appellants the costs on appeal to be taxed by the Clerk of this Court.(klw) (Entered: 09/12/2023) | |
| 09/13/2023 | 43 | ORDER re 42 USCA Judgment/Mandate. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 09/13/2023) | |
| 09/22/2023 | 44 | Proposed Order Granting Updated Preliminary Injunction – filed in response to 43 Order by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt. (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 09/22/2023) | |
| 09/25/2023 | 45 | ORDER GRANTING Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 09/25/2023) | |
| 09/28/2023 | 46 | MOTION to Amend/Correct 45 Order granting motion for preliminary injunction by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order amending preliminary injunction order)(White, Martin) (Entered: 09/28/2023) | |
| 10/04/2023 | 47 | Scheduling Recommendations (Agreed Joint) by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (White, Martin) (Entered: 10/04/2023) | |
| 10/10/2023 | Text Order GRANTING 46 Motion to Amend/Correct Order on Preliminary Injunction. The amended Order will be entered separately. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (lc) (Entered: 10/10/2023) | ||
| 10/10/2023 | 48 | AMENDED ORDER Granting Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 10/10/2023) | |
| 10/13/2023 | 49 | NOTICE of Filing in Addition to Joint Scheduling Recommendations by Commodity Futures Trading Commission (White, Martin) (Entered: 10/13/2023) | |
| 10/13/2023 | 50 | MOTION to Change Venue by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (White, Martin) (Entered: 10/13/2023) | |
| 10/20/2023 | 51 | NOTICE of Intent to Oppose the Defendant’s Renewed Motion to Transfer Venue by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt re 50 MOTION to Change Venue (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 10/20/2023) | |
| 10/27/2023 | 52 | Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt, re 50 MOTION to Change Venue filed by Defendant Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 10/27/2023) | |
| 11/01/2023 | 53 | STATUS REPORT (JOINT) REGARDING PLAINTIFFS’ FILING OF A SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt. (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 11/01/2023) | |
| 11/03/2023 | 54 | REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission, re 50 MOTION to Change Venue filed by Defendant Commodity Futures Trading Commission (White, Martin) (Entered: 11/03/2023) | |
| 11/27/2023 | 55 | AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against Commodity Futures Trading Commission amending 15 Amended Complaint,., filed by Predict It, Inc., Wes Shepherd, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Harry Crane, Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Corwin Smidt, Kevin Clarke, Grant Schneider, Josiah Neeley, Mark Borghi, Aristotle International, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit No Action Letter, # 2 Exhibit Revocation Letter, # 3 Exhibit March Action, # 4 Exhibit Victoria Request Letter, # 5 Exhibit Fifth Circuit Opinion)(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 11/27/2023) | |
| 11/29/2023 | 56 | Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or dispositive or partially dispositive motion in response to Second Amended Complaint (Dkt. 55) by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order extending time for response to Second Amended Complaint)(White, Martin) Modified on 11/29/2023 (jv2). (Entered: 11/29/2023) | |
| 11/30/2023 | Text Order GRANTING 56 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. For the reasons stated in the motion of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to extend the time to respond to the Second Amended Complaint, any answer to the Second Amended Complaint, or dispositive or partially dispositive motion in response to the Second Amended Complaint, that otherwise would be due before January 26, 2024, may be filed on or before January 26, 2024. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (lc) (Entered: 11/30/2023) | ||
| 11/30/2023 | Reset Answer Deadlines: Commodity Futures Trading Commission answer due 1/26/2024. (cc3) (Entered: 11/30/2023) | ||
| 12/04/2023 | 57 | Order for Scheduling Recommendations and Advisory Concerning Magistrate Judge Assignment. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 12/04/2023) | |
| 01/03/2024 | 58 | Scheduling Recommendations (Joint by All Parties) by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (White, Martin) (Entered: 01/03/2024) | |
| 01/04/2024 | 59 | Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Second Amended Complaint or Dispositive Motion by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Extending Time to File Answer or Dispositive Motion)(White, Martin) (Entered: 01/04/2024) | |
| 01/05/2024 | Text Order GRANTING 59 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Responsive pleading due on or before Feb. 26, 2024. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (lc) (Entered: 01/05/2024) | ||
| 01/05/2024 | Reset Answer Deadline: Commodity Futures Trading Commission answer due 2/26/2024. (cc3) (Entered: 01/05/2024) | ||
| 01/10/2024 | 60 | MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Motion to Transfer Venue, Dkt. 50, by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order granting Motion to Expedite Consideration of Transfer Motion)(White, Martin) (Entered: 01/10/2024) | |
| 01/16/2024 | 61 | ORDER GRANTING 50 MOTION to Change Venue ; DENYING AS MOOT 60 MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Motion to Transfer Venue, Dkt. 50, and TRANSFERRING CASE to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 01/17/2024) | Law360 (Paywall), SBC Americas |
| 01/19/2024 | 62 | NOTICE of intent to file motion to stay venue transfer pending appeal by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 01/19/2024) | |
| 01/20/2024 | 63 | MOTION to Stay Transfer Order by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 01/20/2024) | |
| 01/22/2024 | 64 | ORDER for DEFENDANT to RESPOND to 63 MOTION to Stay Transfer Order on or before Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 01/22/2024) | |
| 01/24/2024 | 65 | Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission, re 63 MOTION to Stay Transfer Order filed by Plaintiff James D Miller, Plaintiff Kevin Clarke, Plaintiff Michael Beeler, Plaintiff Harry Crane, Plaintiff Mark Borghi, Plaintiff Wes Shepherd, Plaintiff Trevor Boeckmann, Plaintiff Corwin Smidt, Plaintiff Predict It, Inc., Plaintiff Aristotle International, Inc., Plaintiff Grant Schneider, Plaintiff Josiah Neeley, Plaintiff Richard Hanania (White, Martin) (Entered: 01/24/2024) | |
| 01/25/2024 | 66 | ORDER DENYING 63 Motion to Stay Transfer Order. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 01/25/2024) | |
| 01/25/2024 | 67 | MOTION for Court to Request Return of the Case and for Stay of Transfer Order by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 01/25/2024) | |
| 01/26/2024 | 68 | RESPONSE to Motion, filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission, re 67 MOTION for Court to Request Return of the Case and for Stay of Transfer Order filed by Plaintiff James D Miller, Plaintiff Kevin Clarke, Plaintiff Michael Beeler, Plaintiff Harry Crane, Plaintiff Mark Borghi, Plaintiff Wes Shepherd, Plaintiff Trevor Boeckmann, Plaintiff Corwin Smidt, Plaintiff Predict It, Inc., Plaintiff Aristotle International, Inc., Plaintiff Grant Schneider, Plaintiff Josiah Neeley, Plaintiff Richard Hanania (White, Martin) (Entered: 01/26/2024) | |
| 01/29/2024 | 69 | REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt, re 67 MOTION for Court to Request Return of the Case and for Stay of Transfer Order filed by Plaintiff James D Miller, Plaintiff Kevin Clarke, Plaintiff Michael Beeler, Plaintiff Harry Crane, Plaintiff Mark Borghi, Plaintiff Wes Shepherd, Plaintiff Trevor Boeckmann, Plaintiff Corwin Smidt, Plaintiff Predict It, Inc., Plaintiff Aristotle International, Inc., Plaintiff Grant Schneider, Plaintiff Josiah Neeley, Plaintiff Richard Hanania (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 01/29/2024) | Bonus.com |
| 02/01/2024 | 70 | ORDER DENYING 67 Motion to for this Court to Request Return of the Case from the District of Columbia. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 02/01/2024) | |
| 02/02/2024 | 71 | COPY of Writ of Mandamus filed with Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, filed by Petitioners Kevin Clarke, Trevor Boeckmann, Harry Crane, Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Inc., Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Mark Borghi, Richard Hanania, James D. Miller, Josiah Neeley, Grant Schneider, and Wes Shepherd. (klw) (Entered: 02/05/2024) | |
| 03/07/2024 | 72 | WRIT OF MANDAMUS issued by the USCA for the Fifth Circuit ORDERING the Honorable David Ezra to request return of case number 1:22-CV-909 from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia quo. (klw) (Entered: 03/07/2024) | |
| 03/07/2024 | 73 | ORDER re 72 WRIT OF MANDAMUS issued by the USCA for the Fifth Circuit. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 03/08/2024) | |
| 03/07/2024 | 79 | ORDER DIRECTING CLERK TO FILE: The Court DIRECTS the Clerk to file the attachment to the docket. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment) Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on March 7, 2024.(lcjmc3) (Entered: 03/07/2024) (cc3) (Entered: 03/11/2024) | The Federalist Society |
| 06/10/2024 | 80 | ORDER CLOSING CASE. The parties are directed to make any future filings in case 1:24-cv-614-DAE. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) Modified on 6/10/2024 (cc3). (Entered: 06/10/2024) |
District of Columbia Court information
Civil Docket No. 1:24-cv-00167-JMC
U.S. District Court District of Columbia (Washington, DC)
Judge Jia M. Cobb
Docket documents 1-61 are identical to Western District of Texas, No. 1:22-cv-00909-LY. After document 61, the dockets fork and document numbers differ.
| Date Filed | # | Docket Text | Media |
| 01/19/2024 | 62 | Case transferred in from District of Texas Western; Case Number 1:22-cv-00909. Original file ,transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 01/19/2024) | SBCAmericas |
| 02/21/2024 | 63 | MOTION to Stay proceedings in the event Court receives request to retransfer case, MOTION Order that, if Court receives request to retransfer case it will stay proceedings, order briefing, and not act on request to retransfer until after briefing , MOTION for Briefing Schedule regarding retransfer if Court receives request for retransfer by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order stating Court will stay proceedings, order briefing, and not act until after briefing, if Court receives request to retransfer venue)(White, Martin) (Entered: 02/21/2024) | |
| 02/26/2024 | 64 | ANSWER to 55 Amended Complaint,, by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION.(White, Martin) (Entered: 02/26/2024) | |
| 03/03/2024 | 65 | NOTICE of relevant Fifth Circuit mandamus order by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION (Attachments: # 1 USCA Order by Fifth Circuit relevant to this case, # 2 Exhibit Pending CFTC Procedural Motion)(White, Martin) (Entered: 03/03/2024) | Law360 (Paywall) |
| 03/03/2024 | 66 | MOTION for Order by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION. (See Docket Entry 65 to view document) (zjm) (Entered: 03/04/2024) | |
| 03/05/2024 | 67 | RESPONSE re 63 MOTION to Stay proceedings in the event Court receives request to retransfer case MOTION Order that, if Court receives request to retransfer case it will stay proceedings, order briefing, and not act on request to retransfer until after briefing MOTION for Briefing Schedule regarding retransfer if Court receives request for retransfer filed by ARISTOTLE INTERNATIONAL, INC., MICHAEL BEELER, TREVOR BOECKMANN, MARK BORGHI, KEVIN CLARKE, HARRY CRANE, RICHARD HANANIA, JAMES D MILLER, JOSIAH NEELEY, PREDICT IT, INC., GRANT SCHNEIDER, WES SHEPHERD, CORWIN SMIDT. (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 03/05/2024) | |
| 03/05/2024 | 68 | NOTICE of intent to file Reply by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION re 67 Response to motion,, (White, Martin) (Entered: 03/05/2024) | |
| 03/07/2024 | 69 | ORDER DIRECTING CLERK TO FILE: The Court DIRECTS the Clerk to file the attachment to the docket. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment) Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on March 7, 2024.(lcjmc3) (Entered: 03/07/2024) | |
| 03/07/2024 | 70 | NOTICE of Order from USDC for the Western District of Texas (zdp) Modified docket text on 3/8/2024 (znmw). (Entered: 03/08/2024) | |
| 03/12/2024 | 71 | REPLY to opposition to motion re 63 MOTION to Stay proceedings in the event Court receives request to retransfer case MOTION Order that, if Court receives request to retransfer case it will stay proceedings, order briefing, and not act on request to retransfer until after briefing MOTION for Briefing Schedule regarding retransfer if Court receives request for retransfer filed by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION. (White, Martin) (Entered: 03/12/2024) | |
| 03/18/2024 | 72 | MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Ruling on Previously Filed Motion by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Staying Proceedings Until Ten Days After Ruling on Retransfer Request)(White, Martin) (Entered: 03/18/2024) | |
| 03/19/2024 | MINUTE ORDER: The Parties are ORDERED to appear via telephone for a conference regarding Defendant’s Motion for Stay, Motion for Briefing 63 . The conference will occur March 21, 2024, at 10:30 AM. The Court’s Deputy will provide the information needed to access the conference. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on March 19, 2024. (lcjmc3) (Entered: 03/19/2024) | ||
| 03/21/2024 | Minute Entry for proceedings held on 3/21/24 before Judge Jia M. Cobb on Motions 72 MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Ruling on Previously Filed and Motion 63 MOTION to Stay proceedings in the event Court receives request to retransfer case. Defense Brief Supplemental due by 3/27/2024. Plaintiff Response due by 3/29/2024. Order forthcoming via Chambers. Court Reporter Stacy Johns. (zdrf) (Entered: 03/21/2024) | ||
| 03/21/2024 | MINUTE ORDER: After review of the motions, and argument heard on the record during the March 21, 2024, telephone conference, the Court PARTIALLY GRANTS and PARTIALLY DENIES Defendant’s Motion to Stay, Motion to Order Briefing 63 . The Court DENIES AS MOOT Defendant’s Motion for Order, 66 , and Motion to Stay, 72 . For the reasons stated on the record, this case is STAYED for all purposes until 10 days after this Court’s decision regarding transfer, except that the Parties may submit the supplemental filings concerning transfer of this action discussed at the telephone conference. Defendant may file a brief supplement to identify any case law not previously cited in its prior briefing by March 27, 2024. Plaintiffs may respond to the supplement, if filed, by March 29, 2024. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on March 21, 2024. (lcjmc3) (Entered: 03/21/2024) | ||
| 03/27/2024 | 73 | SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 63 MOTION to Stay proceedings in the event Court receives request to retransfer case MOTION Order that, if Court receives request to retransfer case it will stay proceedings, order briefing, and not act on request to retransfer until after briefing MOTION for Briefing Schedule regarding retransfer if Court receives request for retransfer filed by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION. (White, Martin) (Entered: 03/27/2024) | |
| 03/29/2024 | 74 | NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Supplemental Authority)(White, Martin) (Entered: 03/29/2024) | |
| 03/29/2024 | 75 | ERRATA (typo in citation to 28 U.S.C.sec 1404(a) by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION re 74 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Supplemental Authority)(White, Martin) (Entered: 03/29/2024) | |
| 03/29/2024 | 76 | RESPONSE re 73 Supplemental Memorandum, filed by ARISTOTLE INTERNATIONAL, INC., MICHAEL BEELER, TREVOR BOECKMANN, MARK BORGHI, KEVIN CLARKE, HARRY CRANE, RICHARD HANANIA, JAMES D MILLER, JOSIAH NEELEY, PREDICT IT, INC., GRANT SCHNEIDER, WES SHEPHERD, CORWIN SMIDT. (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 03/29/2024) | |
| 04/08/2024 | 77 | NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Supplemental Authority)(White, Martin) (Entered: 04/08/2024) | |
| 05/22/2024 | 78 | TRANSFER ORDER: The Court ORDERS this case RETRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Consistent with the Court’s prior ruling, see Minute Order, 03/21/2024, the retransfer is STAYED for ten days, until June 3, 2024, to allow Defendant to seek review of this decision if it so chooses. See document for details. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on May 22, 2024. (lcjmc1) (Entered: 05/22/2024) | |
| 05/22/2024 | Set/Reset Deadlines: Transfer due by 6/3/2024. (zgf) (Entered: 05/22/2024) | ||
| 06/04/2024 | 79 | Case transferred to the USDC for the Western District of Texas pursuant to 78 Order,, Order Transferring Case,, Sent to Court via extraction. (zdp) (Entered: 06/04/2024) |
Western District of Texas Court information (after June 4, 2024)
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
Judge David A. Ezra
Case No. 1:24-CV-614-DAE
Docket documents 1-61 are identical to Western District of Texas, No. 1:22-cv-00909-LY.
Documents 62-79 are identical to District of Columbia, No. 1:24-cv-00167-JMC.
| Date Filed | # | Docket Text | Media |
| 09/09/2022 | 1 | COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXWDC-16506830), filed by Predict It, Inc., Corwin Smidt, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Trevor Boeckmann, Aristotle International, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1 – No-Action Relief, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2 – Revocation, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 3 – Request for No-Action Relief, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Byron, John) (Entered: 09/09/2022) | USBets, Casino.org, Yahoo, |
| 09/09/2022 | 2 | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by Aristotle International, Inc., Trevor Boeckmann, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Predict It, Inc., Corwin Smidt. (Byron, John) (Entered: 09/09/2022) | |
| 09/09/2022 | 3 | RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Aristotle International, Inc.. (Byron, John) (Entered: 09/09/2022) | |
| 09/09/2022 | 4 | RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Predict It, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Aristotle International, Inc. for Predict It, Inc.. (Byron, John) (Entered: 09/09/2022) | |
| 09/09/2022 | Case assigned to Judge Lee Yeakel. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (rn) (Entered: 09/12/2022) | ||
| 09/09/2022 | If ordered by the court, all referrals and consents in this case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Lane (rn) (Entered: 09/12/2022) | ||
| 09/12/2022 | 5 | Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (rn) (Entered: 09/12/2022) | |
| 09/20/2022 | 6 | MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kyle Druding by on behalf of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Druding, Kyle) (Entered: 09/20/2022) | |
| 09/20/2022 | 7 | MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Anne Whitford Stukes as an attorney employed by the U.S. government by on behalf of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stukes, Anne) (Entered: 09/20/2022) | |
| 09/20/2022 | 8 | MOTION to Transfer Case by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Druding, Kyle) (Entered: 09/20/2022) | |
| 09/22/2022 | 9 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael James Edney on behalf of Aristotle International, Inc., Trevor Boeckmann, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Predict It, Inc., Corwin Smidt. Attorney Michael James Edney added to party Aristotle International, Inc. (pty:pla), Attorney Michael James Edney added to party Trevor Boeckmann(pty:pla), Attorney Michael James Edney added to party Kevin Clarke(pty:pla), Attorney Michael James Edney added to party Harry Crane(pty:pla), Attorney Michael James Edney added to party Predict It, Inc. (pty:pla), Attorney Michael James Edney added to party Corwin Smidt(pty:pla) (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 09/22/2022) | |
| 09/22/2022 | 10 | ORDER GRANTING 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to KYLE MITCHELL DRUDING. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center Signed by Judge Lee Yeakel. (cc3) (Entered: 09/22/2022) | |
| 09/22/2022 | 11 | ORDER GRANTING 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to ANNE W. STUKES. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center Signed by Judge Lee Yeakel. (cc3) (Entered: 09/22/2022) | |
| 09/30/2022 | 12 | MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Aristotle International, Inc., Trevor Boeckmann, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Predict It, Inc., Corwin Smidt. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs’ Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Appendix to the Memorandum in Support of a Preliminary Injunction, # 3 Proposed Order)(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 09/30/2022) | Yahoo |
| 10/04/2022 | 13 | Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by Aristotle International, Inc., Trevor Boeckmann, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Predict It, Inc., Corwin Smidt, re 8 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by Defendant Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 10/04/2022) | |
| 10/06/2022 | 14 | ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 8 MOTION to Transfer Case and 13 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, re 8 MOTION to Transfer Case. Signed by Judge Lee Yeakel. Referral Magistrate Judge: Mark Lane. (cc3) (Entered: 10/06/2022) | |
| 10/06/2022 | 15 | AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against Commodity Futures Trading Commission amending 1 Complaint,., filed by Predict It, Inc., Corwin Smidt, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Trevor Boeckmann, Aristotle International, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 10/06/2022) | Yahoo |
| 10/11/2022 | 16 | REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission, re 8 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by Defendant Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Druding, Kyle) (Entered: 10/11/2022) | |
| 10/13/2022 | 17 | Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission, re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff Predict It, Inc., Plaintiff Corwin Smidt, Plaintiff Kevin Clarke, Plaintiff Aristotle International, Inc., Plaintiff Harry Crane, Plaintiff Trevor Boeckmann (Druding, Kyle) (Entered: 10/13/2022) | |
| 10/20/2022 | 18 | REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt, re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff Predict It, Inc., Plaintiff Corwin Smidt, Plaintiff Kevin Clarke, Plaintiff Aristotle International, Inc., Plaintiff Harry Crane, Plaintiff Trevor Boeckmann (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (NADEX Order), # 2 Exhibit B (Victoria University of Wellington Ltr), # 3 Appendix Request for Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction)(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 10/20/2022) | |
| 10/28/2022 | 19 | MOTION to Dismiss by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Druding, Kyle) (Entered: 10/28/2022) | |
| 11/14/2022 | 20 | ORDER Setting Hearing on 8 Defendant’s Opposed MOTION to Transfer Venue: Motion Hearing set for 12/1/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Mark Lane. Signed by Judge Mark Lane. (jv2) (Entered: 11/14/2022) | |
| 11/14/2022 | 21 | Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt, re 19 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 11/14/2022) | |
| 11/18/2022 | 22 | ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 19 MOTION to Dismiss and 21 Plaintiff’s Memorandum in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Lee Yeakel. Referral Magistrate Judge: Mark Lane. (cc3) (Entered: 11/18/2022) | |
| 11/18/2022 | 23 | MOTION to Expedite Hearing and Resolution of Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order PROPOSED ORDER, # 2 Exhibit 1 – Clarke Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 2 – Phillips Declaration)(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 11/18/2022) | Casino.org |
| 11/21/2022 | 24 | ORDER SETTING HEARING on 19 MOTION to Dismiss : for 12/1/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Mark Lane. Signed by Judge Mark Lane. (cc3) (Entered: 11/21/2022) | |
| 11/21/2022 | 25 | REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission, re 19 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Defendant Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Druding, Kyle) (Entered: 11/21/2022) | |
| 11/25/2022 | 26 | Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission, re 23 MOTION to Expedite Hearing and Resolution of Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff James D Miller, Plaintiff Kevin Clarke, Plaintiff Michael Beeler, Plaintiff Harry Crane, Plaintiff Mark Borghi, Plaintiff Wes Shepherd, Plaintiff Trevor Boeckmann, Plaintiff Corwin Smidt, Plaintiff Predict It, Inc., Plaintiff Aristotle International, Inc., Plaintiff Grant Schneider, Plaintiff Josiah Neeley, Plaintiff Richard Hanania (Druding, Kyle) (Entered: 11/25/2022) | |
| 11/28/2022 | 27 | REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt, re 23 MOTION to Expedite Hearing and Resolution of Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff James D Miller, Plaintiff Kevin Clarke, Plaintiff Michael Beeler, Plaintiff Harry Crane, Plaintiff Mark Borghi, Plaintiff Wes Shepherd, Plaintiff Trevor Boeckmann, Plaintiff Corwin Smidt, Plaintiff Predict It, Inc., Plaintiff Aristotle International, Inc., Plaintiff Grant Schneider, Plaintiff Josiah Neeley, Plaintiff Richard Hanania (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022) | |
| 11/30/2022 | 28 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt 5 Summons Issued, 2 Request for Issuance of Summons (Byron, John) (Entered: 11/30/2022) | |
| 12/01/2022 | 29 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark Lane: Motion Hearing held on 12/1/2022 re 19 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 8 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Written order forthcoming. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically) (Court Reporter FTR GOLD – ERO)(cc3) (Entered: 12/01/2022) | Legal Sport Report |
| 12/08/2022 | 30 | MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant’s Motions to Transfer and Dismiss by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit Supplemental Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant’s Motion to Transfer and Dismiss, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 1 to Supplemental Memorandum (Clarke Declaration), # 4 Exhibit Ex. 2 to Supplemental Memorandum (Lowery Declaration), # 5 Exhibit Ex. 3 to Supplemental Memorandum (Anunciato v. Trump), # 6 Exhibit Ex. 4 to Supplemental Memorandum (Data Marketing Pship v. Dept. of Labor)), # 7 Exhibit Ex. 5 to Supplemental Memorandum (Nat. Assoc. of Manufacturers v. SEC))(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 12/08/2022) | |
| 12/12/2022 | 31 | REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 8 Motion to Transfer Case and DENYING 30 MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant’s Motions to Transfer and Dismiss. Signed by Judge Mark Lane. (cc3) (Entered: 12/12/2022) | Gambling News, Casino.org |
| 12/23/2022 | 32 | Appeal of Order entered by District Judge 14 , 22 by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt. ( Filing fee $ 505 receipt number ATXWDC-16896749) (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 12/23/2022) | Casino.org |
| 12/27/2022 | NOTICE OF APPEAL following 32 Notice of Appeal (E-Filed), by Harry Crane. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number ATXWDC-16896749. Per 5th Circuit rules, the appellant has 14 days, from the filing of the Notice of Appeal, to order the transcript. To order a transcript, the appellant should fill out a (Transcript Order) and follow the instructions set out on the form. This form is available in the Clerk’s Office or by clicking the hyperlink above. (cc3) (Entered: 12/27/2022) | ||
| 12/27/2022 | 33 | OBJECTION to 31 Report and Recommendations by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Hearing Transcript (Excerpts))(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 12/27/2022) | |
| 12/29/2022 | 34 | Transcript filed of Proceedings held on December 1, 2022, Proceedings Transcribed: Motions Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Arlinda Rodriguez, Telephone number: 512-391-8791. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk’s office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made available via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed Redaction Request due 1/19/2023, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/30/2023, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/29/2023, Appeal Record due by 1/13/2023, (Rodriguez, Arlinda) (Entered: 12/29/2022) | |
| 01/12/2023 | 35 | NOTICE of Petition for a Writ of Mandamus by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt (Attachments: # 1 Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal or, in the alternative, Petition for a Writ of Mandamus, # 2 Reply in Support of that Motion)(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 01/12/2023) | |
| 01/16/2023 | Certification of the Electronic Record on Appeal has been accepted by the 5th Circuit re Notice of Appeal. Attorneys are advised that they may now download the EROA from the Fifth Circuit CM/ECF site by following these instructions here (klw) (Entered: 01/16/2023) | ||
| 01/26/2023 | 36 | ORDER of USCA ; re Notice of Appeal (cc3) (Entered: 01/27/2023) | |
| 04/27/2023 | 37 | ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge David A. Ezra for all proceedings. Judge Lee Yeakel no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Lee Yeakel. (cc3) (Entered: 04/28/2023) | |
| 05/12/2023 | 38 | ORDER Denying without Prejudice subject to Re-urging Defendant Commodity Futures Trading Commissions 8 Opposed Motion to Transfer Venue;ORDER Denying without Prejudice subject to Re-urging Defendant Commodity Futures Trading Commissions 19 Motion to Dismiss; ORDER Constructively DENYING Plaintiffs 12 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, with reference to Plaintiffs’ 32 Notice of Appeal; and ORDER Denying as MOOT Plaintiffs 23 Motion to Expedite Hearing on Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 05/12/2023) | |
| 05/26/2023 | 39 | Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney (Kyle Druding) by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stukes, Anne) (Entered: 05/26/2023) | |
| 05/30/2023 | 40 | MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Martin B. White by on behalf of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(White, Martin) (Entered: 05/30/2023) | |
| 05/31/2023 | Text Order GRANTING 39 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. It is furtherORDERED that the Clerk will remove Kyle M. Druding form the official service list inthis case. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (lc) (Entered: 05/31/2023) | ||
| 05/31/2023 | 41 | ORDER GRANTING 40 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to MARTIN B. WHITE. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 05/31/2023) | |
| 08/16/2023 | Motions No Longer Referred: 19 MOTION to Dismiss (klw) (Entered: 08/16/2023) | ||
| 09/12/2023 | 42 | Certified copy of USCA JUDGMENT/MANDATE Reversing and REMANDING back to the District Court as to 32 Notice of Appeal (E-Filed), filed by James D Miller, Kevin Clarke, Michael Beeler, Harry Crane, Mark Borghi, Wes Shepherd, Trevor Boeckmann, Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Inc., Aristotle International, Inc., Grant Schneider, Josiah Neeley, Richard Hanania. ORDER that defendant-appellee pay to plaintiffs-appellants the costs on appeal to be taxed by the Clerk of this Court.(klw) (Entered: 09/12/2023) | |
| 09/13/2023 | 43 | ORDER re 42 USCA Judgment/Mandate. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 09/13/2023) | |
| 09/22/2023 | 44 | Proposed Order Granting Updated Preliminary Injunction – filed in response to 43 Order by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt. (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 09/22/2023) | |
| 09/25/2023 | 45 | ORDER GRANTING Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 09/25/2023) | |
| 09/28/2023 | 46 | MOTION to Amend/Correct 45 Order granting motion for preliminary injunction by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order amending preliminary injunction order)(White, Martin) (Entered: 09/28/2023) | |
| 10/04/2023 | 47 | Scheduling Recommendations (Agreed Joint) by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (White, Martin) (Entered: 10/04/2023) | |
| 10/10/2023 | Text Order GRANTING 46 Motion to Amend/Correct Order on Preliminary Injunction. The amended Order will be entered separately. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (lc) (Entered: 10/10/2023) | ||
| 10/10/2023 | 48 | AMENDED ORDER Granting Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 10/10/2023) | |
| 10/13/2023 | 49 | NOTICE of Filing in Addition to Joint Scheduling Recommendations by Commodity Futures Trading Commission (White, Martin) (Entered: 10/13/2023) | |
| 10/13/2023 | 50 | MOTION to Change Venue by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (White, Martin) (Entered: 10/13/2023) | |
| 10/20/2023 | 51 | NOTICE of Intent to Oppose the Defendant’s Renewed Motion to Transfer Venue by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt re 50 MOTION to Change Venue (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 10/20/2023) | |
| 10/27/2023 | 52 | Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt, re 50 MOTION to Change Venue filed by Defendant Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 10/27/2023) | |
| 11/01/2023 | 53 | STATUS REPORT (JOINT) REGARDING PLAINTIFFS’ FILING OF A SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt. (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 11/01/2023) | |
| 11/03/2023 | 54 | REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission, re 50 MOTION to Change Venue filed by Defendant Commodity Futures Trading Commission (White, Martin) (Entered: 11/03/2023) | |
| 11/27/2023 | 55 | AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against Commodity Futures Trading Commission amending 15 Amended Complaint,., filed by Predict It, Inc., Wes Shepherd, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Harry Crane, Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Corwin Smidt, Kevin Clarke, Grant Schneider, Josiah Neeley, Mark Borghi, Aristotle International, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit No Action Letter, # 2 Exhibit Revocation Letter, # 3 Exhibit March Action, # 4 Exhibit Victoria Request Letter, # 5 Exhibit Fifth Circuit Opinion)(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 11/27/2023) | |
| 11/29/2023 | 56 | Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or dispositive or partially dispositive motion in response to Second Amended Complaint (Dkt. 55) by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order extending time for response to Second Amended Complaint)(White, Martin) Modified on 11/29/2023 (jv2). (Entered: 11/29/2023) | |
| 11/30/2023 | Text Order GRANTING 56 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. For the reasons stated in the motion of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to extend the time to respond to the Second Amended Complaint, any answer to the Second Amended Complaint, or dispositive or partially dispositive motion in response to the Second Amended Complaint, that otherwise would be due before January 26, 2024, may be filed on or before January 26, 2024. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (lc) (Entered: 11/30/2023) | ||
| 11/30/2023 | Reset Answer Deadlines: Commodity Futures Trading Commission answer due 1/26/2024. (cc3) (Entered: 11/30/2023) | ||
| 12/04/2023 | 57 | Order for Scheduling Recommendations and Advisory Concerning Magistrate Judge Assignment. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 12/04/2023) | |
| 01/03/2024 | 58 | Scheduling Recommendations (Joint by All Parties) by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (White, Martin) (Entered: 01/03/2024) | |
| 01/04/2024 | 59 | Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Second Amended Complaint or Dispositive Motion by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Extending Time to File Answer or Dispositive Motion)(White, Martin) (Entered: 01/04/2024) | |
| 01/05/2024 | Text Order GRANTING 59 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Responsive pleading due on or before Feb. 26, 2024. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (lc) (Entered: 01/05/2024) | ||
| 01/05/2024 | Reset Answer Deadline: Commodity Futures Trading Commission answer due 2/26/2024. (cc3) (Entered: 01/05/2024) | ||
| 01/10/2024 | 60 | MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Motion to Transfer Venue, Dkt. 50, by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order granting Motion to Expedite Consideration of Transfer Motion)(White, Martin) (Entered: 01/10/2024) | |
| 01/16/2024 | 61 | ORDER GRANTING 50 MOTION to Change Venue ; DENYING AS MOOT 60 MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Motion to Transfer Venue, Dkt. 50, and TRANSFERRING CASE to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 01/17/2024) | Law360 (Paywall), SBC Americas |
| 01/19/2024 | 62 | Case transferred in from District of Texas Western; Case Number 1:22-cv-00909. Original file ,transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 01/19/2024) | SBCAmericas |
| 02/21/2024 | 63 | MOTION to Stay proceedings in the event Court receives request to retransfer case, MOTION Order that, if Court receives request to retransfer case it will stay proceedings, order briefing, and not act on request to retransfer until after briefing , MOTION for Briefing Schedule regarding retransfer if Court receives request for retransfer by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order stating Court will stay proceedings, order briefing, and not act until after briefing, if Court receives request to retransfer venue)(White, Martin) (Entered: 02/21/2024) | |
| 02/26/2024 | 64 | ANSWER to 55 Amended Complaint,, by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION.(White, Martin) (Entered: 02/26/2024) | |
| 03/03/2024 | 65 | NOTICE of relevant Fifth Circuit mandamus order by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION (Attachments: # 1 USCA Order by Fifth Circuit relevant to this case, # 2 Exhibit Pending CFTC Procedural Motion)(White, Martin) (Entered: 03/03/2024) | Law360 (Paywall) |
| 03/03/2024 | 66 | MOTION for Order by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION. (See Docket Entry 65 to view document) (zjm) (Entered: 03/04/2024) | |
| 03/05/2024 | 67 | RESPONSE re 63 MOTION to Stay proceedings in the event Court receives request to retransfer case MOTION Order that, if Court receives request to retransfer case it will stay proceedings, order briefing, and not act on request to retransfer until after briefing MOTION for Briefing Schedule regarding retransfer if Court receives request for retransfer filed by ARISTOTLE INTERNATIONAL, INC., MICHAEL BEELER, TREVOR BOECKMANN, MARK BORGHI, KEVIN CLARKE, HARRY CRANE, RICHARD HANANIA, JAMES D MILLER, JOSIAH NEELEY, PREDICT IT, INC., GRANT SCHNEIDER, WES SHEPHERD, CORWIN SMIDT. (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 03/05/2024) | |
| 03/05/2024 | 68 | NOTICE of intent to file Reply by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION re 67 Response to motion,, (White, Martin) (Entered: 03/05/2024) | |
| 03/07/2024 | 69 | ORDER DIRECTING CLERK TO FILE: The Court DIRECTS the Clerk to file the attachment to the docket. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment) Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on March 7, 2024.(lcjmc3) (Entered: 03/07/2024) | |
| 03/07/2024 | 70 | NOTICE of Order from USDC for the Western District of Texas (zdp) Modified docket text on 3/8/2024 (znmw). (Entered: 03/08/2024) | |
| 03/12/2024 | 71 | REPLY to opposition to motion re 63 MOTION to Stay proceedings in the event Court receives request to retransfer case MOTION Order that, if Court receives request to retransfer case it will stay proceedings, order briefing, and not act on request to retransfer until after briefing MOTION for Briefing Schedule regarding retransfer if Court receives request for retransfer filed by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION. (White, Martin) (Entered: 03/12/2024) | |
| 03/18/2024 | 72 | MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Ruling on Previously Filed Motion by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Staying Proceedings Until Ten Days After Ruling on Retransfer Request)(White, Martin) (Entered: 03/18/2024) | |
| 03/19/2024 | MINUTE ORDER: The Parties are ORDERED to appear via telephone for a conference regarding Defendant’s Motion for Stay, Motion for Briefing 63 . The conference will occur March 21, 2024, at 10:30 AM. The Court’s Deputy will provide the information needed to access the conference. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on March 19, 2024. (lcjmc3) (Entered: 03/19/2024) | ||
| 03/21/2024 | Minute Entry for proceedings held on 3/21/24 before Judge Jia M. Cobb on Motions 72 MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Ruling on Previously Filed and Motion 63 MOTION to Stay proceedings in the event Court receives request to retransfer case. Defense Brief Supplemental due by 3/27/2024. Plaintiff Response due by 3/29/2024. Order forthcoming via Chambers. Court Reporter Stacy Johns. (zdrf) (Entered: 03/21/2024) | ||
| 03/21/2024 | MINUTE ORDER: After review of the motions, and argument heard on the record during the March 21, 2024, telephone conference, the Court PARTIALLY GRANTS and PARTIALLY DENIES Defendant’s Motion to Stay, Motion to Order Briefing 63 . The Court DENIES AS MOOT Defendant’s Motion for Order, 66 , and Motion to Stay, 72 . For the reasons stated on the record, this case is STAYED for all purposes until 10 days after this Court’s decision regarding transfer, except that the Parties may submit the supplemental filings concerning transfer of this action discussed at the telephone conference. Defendant may file a brief supplement to identify any case law not previously cited in its prior briefing by March 27, 2024. Plaintiffs may respond to the supplement, if filed, by March 29, 2024. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on March 21, 2024. (lcjmc3) (Entered: 03/21/2024) | ||
| 03/27/2024 | 73 | SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 63 MOTION to Stay proceedings in the event Court receives request to retransfer case MOTION Order that, if Court receives request to retransfer case it will stay proceedings, order briefing, and not act on request to retransfer until after briefing MOTION for Briefing Schedule regarding retransfer if Court receives request for retransfer filed by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION. (White, Martin) (Entered: 03/27/2024) | |
| 03/29/2024 | 74 | NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Supplemental Authority)(White, Martin) (Entered: 03/29/2024) | |
| 03/29/2024 | 75 | ERRATA (typo in citation to 28 U.S.C.sec 1404(a) by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION re 74 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Supplemental Authority)(White, Martin) (Entered: 03/29/2024) | |
| 03/29/2024 | 76 | RESPONSE re 73 Supplemental Memorandum, filed by ARISTOTLE INTERNATIONAL, INC., MICHAEL BEELER, TREVOR BOECKMANN, MARK BORGHI, KEVIN CLARKE, HARRY CRANE, RICHARD HANANIA, JAMES D MILLER, JOSIAH NEELEY, PREDICT IT, INC., GRANT SCHNEIDER, WES SHEPHERD, CORWIN SMIDT. (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 03/29/2024) | |
| 04/08/2024 | 77 | NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Supplemental Authority)(White, Martin) (Entered: 04/08/2024) | |
| 05/22/2024 | 78 | TRANSFER ORDER: The Court ORDERS this case RETRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Consistent with the Court’s prior ruling, see Minute Order, 03/21/2024, the retransfer is STAYED for ten days, until June 3, 2024, to allow Defendant to seek review of this decision if it so chooses. See document for details. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on May 22, 2024. (lcjmc1) (Entered: 05/22/2024) | |
| 05/22/2024 | Set/Reset Deadlines: Transfer due by 6/3/2024. (zgf) (Entered: 05/22/2024) | ||
| 06/04/2024 | 79 | Case transferred to the USDC for the Western District of Texas pursuant to 78 Order,, Order Transferring Case,, Sent to Court via extraction. (zdp) (Entered: 06/04/2024) | |
| 06/04/2024 | Case assigned to Judge David A. Ezra. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (kp) (Entered: 06/04/2024) | ||
| 06/04/2024 | If ordered by the court, all referrals and consents in this case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Mark Lane. (kp) (Entered: 06/04/2024) | ||
| 06/04/2024 | 80 | Case Transfer Letter to all counsel of record via CM/ECF. (kp) (Entered: 06/04/2024) | |
| 06/18/2024 | 81 | ORDER FOR SCHEDULING RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADVISORY CONCERNING MAGISTRATE JUDGE ASSIGNMENT. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (dm) (Entered: 06/18/2024) | |
| 07/16/2024 | 82 | MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings in Favor of Plaintiffs with Vacatur by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (White, Martin) (Entered: 07/16/2024) | |
| 07/18/2024 | 83 | STATUS REPORT re Order for Filing of Joint Scheduling Recommendations by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (White, Martin) (Entered: 07/18/2024) | |
| 07/22/2024 | 84 | Scheduling Recommendations (Joint) by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (White, Martin) (Entered: 07/22/2024) | |
| 07/23/2024 | 85 | ORDER OF REFERRAL. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (dm) (Entered: 07/24/2024) | |
| 07/30/2024 | 86 | ORDER SETTING VIDEO HEARING, ( Hearing set for 8/7/2024 at 2:00 PM before Judge Mark Lane,). Signed by Judge Mark Lane. (dm) (Entered: 07/30/2024) | |
| 07/31/2024 | 87 | Consent MOTION to Continue or Otherwise Change Date of Video Hearing by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order to Change Date of Video Hearing)(White, Martin) (Entered: 07/31/2024) | |
| 08/01/2024 | Text Order REFERRING 87 Motion to Continue to U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Lane. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (MGlc) (Entered: 08/01/2024) | ||
| 08/05/2024 | 88 | ORDER GRANTING 87 Motion to Continue. Video Hearing reset for 8/14/2024 at 9:30 AM before Judge Mark Lane. Signed by Judge Mark Lane. (dm) (Entered: 08/05/2024) | |
| 08/13/2024 | 89 | ORDER FOR NOTICE OR RESPONSE. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cnr) (Entered: 08/13/2024) | |
| 08/13/2024 | 90 | NOTICE by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt re 89 Order, 82 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings in Favor of Plaintiffs with Vacatur (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 08/13/2024) | |
| 08/14/2024 | 91 | Order for Proposed Scheduling Order. Proposed Scheduling Order due by 8/16/2024. Signed by Judge Mark Lane. (dm) (Entered: 08/14/2024) | |
| 08/14/2024 | 92 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark Lane: Hearing on Scheduling Order held on 8/14/2024 (Minute entry documents are not available electronically). Proposed Scheduling Order to be filed. (Court Reporter: Zoom.)(cnr) (Entered: 08/14/2024) | |
| 08/16/2024 | 93 | Scheduling Recommendations/Proposed Scheduling Order (Joint) by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Edney, Michael) (Entered: 08/16/2024) | |
| 08/19/2024 | 94 | SCHEDULING ORDER: ADR Report Deadline due by 12/15/2024, Amended Pleadings due by 1/6/2025, Discovery due by 12/1/2024, Joinder of Parties due by 1/6/2025, Dispositive Motions due by 3/10/2025. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (dm) (Entered: 08/19/2024) | |
| 08/20/2024 | 95 | NOTICE Regarding Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, Dkt. 82 by Commodity Futures Trading Commission re 89 Order (White, Martin) (Entered: 08/20/2024) | |
| 08/26/2024 | 96 | Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Aristotle International, Inc., Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Inc., Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd, Corwin Smidt, re 82 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings in Favor of Plaintiffs with Vacatur filed by Defendant Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Edney, Michael) (Entered: 08/26/2024) | |
| 09/23/2024 | 97 | REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission, re 82 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings in Favor of Plaintiffs with Vacatur filed by Defendant Commodity Futures Trading Commission (White, Martin) (Entered: 09/23/2024) | |
| 11/20/2024 | 98 | NOTICE of Production of Administrative Record to Plaintiffs’ Counsel by Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certified List of Administrative Record Documents)(White, Martin) (Entered: 11/20/2024) |
Appellate Court Information
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Case No. 22-51124
| Date | # | Document Description | Docket Text | Media |
| 12/30/2022 | 1 | Notice of Appeal | US CIVIL CASE docketed. NOA filed by Appellants Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt [22-51124] (RSM) | |
| 12/31/2022 | 4 | Attorney Appearance Filed | APPEARANCE FORM for the court’s review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [22-51124] (Michael J. Edney ) | |
| 01/03/2023 | 5 | Attorney Appearance Filed | APPEARANCE FORM for the court’s review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [22-51124] (Kyle Druding ) | |
| 01/03/2023 | 6 | Motion for Injunction | OPPOSED ALTERNATIVE MOTION for writ of mandamus [6]. Response/Opposition due on 01/13/2023. [22-51124] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED – The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd for injunction pending appeal [6] Ruling is requested by: 01/19/2023. Date of service: 01/03/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellant: Edney; Attorney for Appellee: Stukes [22-51124] (Michael J. Edney ) | Newswire |
| 01/03/2023 | 8 | DKT-1 Letter | INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [8] Initial AA Check Due satisfied. [22-51124] (MFY) | |
| 01/03/2023 | 9 | ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 1:22-CV-909. Electronic ROA due on 01/10/2023. [22-51124] (MFY) | ||
| 01/05/2023 | 13 | APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Michael J. Edney for Appellant Wes Shepherd in 22-51124, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Appellant Grant Schneider in 22-51124, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Appellant Josiah Neeley in 22-51124, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Appellant James D. Miller in 22-51124, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Appellant Richard Hanania in 22-51124, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Appellant Mark Borghi in 22-51124, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Appellant Michael Beeler in 22-51124, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Appellant Predict It, Incorporated in 22-51124, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Appellant Aristotle International, Incorporated in 22-51124, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Appellant Corwin Smidt in 22-51124, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Appellant Harry Crane in 22-51124, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Appellant Trevor Boeckmann in 22-51124, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Appellant Kevin Clarke in 22-51124 [22-51124] (PAC) | ||
| 01/05/2023 | 14 | APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Kyle Druding for party(s) Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission, in case 22-51124 [22-51124] (PAC) | ||
| 01/05/2023 | 15 | COURT DIRECTIVE ISSUED requesting a response to the Motion for injunction pending appeal filed by Appellants Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd in 22-51124, Motion for writ of mandamus filed by Appellants Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd in 22-51124 [6] Response/Opposition due on 01/10/2023. [22-51124] (MFY) | ||
| 01/10/2023 | 20 | Motion to Dismiss, Exhibits 1-5 | MOTION to dismiss appeal for lack of jurisdiction [20]. [22-51124] (INCORPORATED RESPONSE TO MOTION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS) REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED – The original text prior to review appeared as follows: MOTION filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission to dismiss appeal for lack of jurisdiction [20]. Date of service: 01/10/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellees: Druding, Stukes; Attorney for Appellant: Edney [22-51124] (Kyle Druding ) | |
| 01/10/2023 | 23 | Unfiled Document, BR-9 Letter | DOCUMENT RECEIVED – NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the Response with Exhibits received from Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission because the same documnts were previously filed as a Motion to dismiss with incorporated response. Two seperate filings of the same documents is unnecessary [22-51124] (MVM) | |
| 01/12/2023 | 27 | Reply Filed to Response/Opposition | REPLY filed by Appellants Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt [27] to the to dismiss appeal for lack of jurisdiction filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission [20], to the for injunction pending appeal filed by Appellants Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd [6], to the for writ of mandamus filed by Appellants Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd [6]. Date of Service: 01/12/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellees: Druding, Stukes; Attorney for Appellant: Edney. [22-51124] (Michael J. Edney ) | |
| 01/13/2023 | 30 | ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Admitted Exhibits on File in District Court? No. Video/Audio Exhibits on File in District Court? No Electronic ROA deadline satisfied. [22-51124] (CAS) | ||
| 01/17/2023 | 32 | Reply Filed to Response/Opposition | REPLY filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission [32] to the to dismiss appeal for lack of jurisdiction filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission [20]. Date of Service: 01/17/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellees: Druding, Stukes; Attorney for Appellant: Edney. [22-51124] (Kyle Druding ) | |
| 01/17/2023 | 34 | MOT-2 Letter | COURT ORDER DENYING Motion to dismiss appeal for lack of jurisdiction filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission [20]; Further CARRYING WITH THE CASE Motion for injunction pending appeal filed by Appellants Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd; Further CARRYING WITH THE CASE the alternative Motion for mandamus relief filed by Appellants Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd. This appeal shall be expedited forthwith to the next available merits panel. [6] [22-51124] (DLM) | Newswire, Casino.org, Globe Newswire, Better Markets |
| 01/18/2023 | 39 | CASE TENTATIVELY calendared for oral argument for the week of 02/06/2023. [22-51124] (CBW) | ||
| 01/18/2023 | 35 | BR-15 Letter | BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED. EXPEDITED SCHEDULE. A/Pet’s Brief Due on 01/25/2023 for Appellants Aristotle International, Incorporated, Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D. Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd and Corwin Smidt.. Appellee’s Brief due on 02/01/2023 for Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission.. Reply Brief due on 02/06/2023 for Appellants Aristotle International, Incorporated, Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D. Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd and Corwin Smidt. [22-51124] (MVM) | |
| 01/18/2023 | 38 | CASE CALENDARED for oral argument on Wednesday, 02/08/2023 in New Orleans in the West Courtroom — PM session. In accordance with our policy, lead counsel only will receive via email a copy of the court’s docket and an acknowledgment form. All other counsel of record should monitor the court’s website for the posting of the oral argument calendars.. [22-51124] (SME) | ||
| 01/26/2023 | 40 | Appellant/Petitioner Brief Filed | CORRECTED APPELLANT’S BRIEF FILED <br> A/Pet’s Brief deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Brief due on 01/27/2023 for Appellants Aristotle International, Incorporated, Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D. Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd and Corwin Smidt. [22-51124] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED – The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT’S BRIEF FILED by Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt. Date of service: 01/25/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellees: Druding, Stukes; Attorney for Appellant: Edney [22-51124] (Michael J. Edney ) | |
| 01/26/2023 | 41 | Record Excerpts Filed | RECORD EXCERPTS FILED. Paper Copies of Record Excerpts due on 01/27/2023 for Appellants Aristotle International, Incorporated, Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D. Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd and Corwin Smidt. [22-51124] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED – The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RECORD EXCERPTS FILED by Appellants Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt. Date of service: 01/26/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellees: Druding, Stukes; Attorney for Appellant: Edney [22-51124] (Michael J. Edney ) | |
| 01/26/2023 | 44 | Non Dispositive Court Order | COURT ORDER granting Motion for injunction pending appeal filed by Appellants Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd [6]; denying Motion for writ of mandamus filed by Appellants Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd [22-51124] (CCR) | Bonus.com, Star Spangled Gamblers, Casino.org |
| 01/27/2023 | 46 | Paper copies of Appellant Brief filed by Appellants Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd in 22-51124 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 7. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [22-51124] (CCR) | ||
| 01/27/2023 | 47 | Paper copies of Record Excerpts filed by Appellants Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd in 22-51124 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 4. Paper Copies of Record Excerpts due deadline satisfied. [22-51124] (CCR) | ||
| 01/31/2023 | 48 | Letter Regarding Corrections to Plaintiffs-Appellants’ Opening Brief | LETTER filed referencing non substantive corrections to Appellant Brief filed by Appellants Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd in 22-51124 [40]. [22-51124] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED – The original text prior to review appeared as follows: LETTER filed by Appellants Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt Date of Service: 01/31/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellees: Druding, Stukes; Attorney for Appellant: Edney [22-51124] (Michael J. Edney ) | |
| 02/01/2023 | 49 | Attorney Appearance Filed | APPEARANCE FORM for the court’s review. Lead Counsel? No. [22-51124] (Jeff Rowes ) | |
| 02/01/2023 | 50 | Attorney Appearance Filed | APPEARANCE FORM for the court’s review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [22-51124] (Renee Flaherty ) | |
| 02/01/2023 | 52 | Amicus Curiae Brief Filed | AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Institute for Justice. The Consent is Included in the Brief. [22-51124] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED – The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Institute for Justice. The Consent is Included in the Brief. Paper Copies of Brief due on 02/03/2023 for Amicus Curiae Institute for Justice. [22-51124] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED – The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Institute for Justice. Date of service: 02/01/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellees: Druding, Stukes; Attorney for Appellant: Edney [22-51124] (Renee Flaherty ) | |
| 02/01/2023 | 53 | BR-9 Letter | DOCUMENT RECEIVED – NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the motion for leave to file an amicus brief because a motion is not needed as all parties have consented to the filing of this brief. [22-51124] (MVM) | |
| 02/01/2023 | 54 | APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Renee Flaherty for Amicus Curiae Institute for Justice in 22-51124 [22-51124] (MVM) | ||
| 02/01/2023 | 55 | APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Jeff Rowes for party(s) Amicus Curiae Institute for Justice, in case 22-51124 [22-51124] (MVM) | ||
| 02/01/2023 | 57 | Attorney Appearance Filed | APPEARANCE FORM for the court’s review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [22-51124] (Russell Ryan ) | |
| 02/01/2023 | 58 | Amicus Curiae Brief Filed | AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by New Civil Liberties Alliance. The Consent is Included in the Brief. Paper Copies of Brief due on 02/03/2023 for Amicus Curiae New Civil Liberties Alliance. [22-51124] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED – The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by New Civil Liberties Alliance. Date of service: 02/01/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellees: Druding, Stukes; Attorney for Appellant: Edney; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Flaherty, Rowes [22-51124] (Russell Ryan ) | StreetInsider.com |
| 02/01/2023 | 59 | Appellee/Respondent Brief Filed | SUFFICIENT APPELLEE’S BRIEF FILED Sufficient Brief deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Brief due on 02/03/2023 for Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission. [22-51124]; REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED – The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLEE’S BRIEF FILED Additionally the Brief requires attachments to briefs are not allowed unless they are opinions, published or unpublished (from other cases) or statutes, rules and regulations. E/Res’s Brief deadline satisfied. Sufficient Brief due on 02/02/2023 for Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission. [22-51124] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED – The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLEE’S BRIEF FILED by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Date of service: 02/01/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellees: Druding, Stukes; Attorney for Appellant: Edney; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Flaherty, Rowes [22-51124] (Kyle Druding ) | Law360 |
| 02/02/2023 | 61 | RESTRICTED | PROPOSED SUFFICIENT BRIEF filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission [59] Date of service: 02/02/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellees: Druding, Stukes; Attorney for Appellant: Edney; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Flaherty, Rowes, Ryan [22-51124] (Kyle Druding ) | |
| 02/03/2023 | 62 | APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Russell Ryan for Amicus Curiae New Civil Liberties Alliance in 22-51124 [22-51124] (CCR) | ||
| 02/03/2023 | 63 | Paper copies of Amicus Brief filed by Institute for Justice and Amicus Curiae Institute for Justice in 22-51124 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 7. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [22-51124] (PFT) | ||
| 02/03/2023 | 64 | Paper copies of Appellee Brief filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission in 22-51124 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 7. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [22-51124] (PFT) | Legal Sports Report | |
| 02/03/2023 | 65 | Paper copies of Amicus Brief filed by New Civil Liberties Alliance in 22-51124 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 7. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [22-51124] (PFT) | ||
| 02/06/2023 | 66 | Appellant/Petitioner Reply Brief Filed | APPELLANT’S REPLY BRIEF FILED Paper Copies of Brief due on 02/07/2023 for Appellants Aristotle International, Incorporated, Michael Beeler, Trevor Boeckmann, Mark Borghi, Kevin Clarke, Harry Crane, Richard Hanania, James D. Miller, Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Grant Schneider, Wes Shepherd and Corwin Smidt and Amici Curiae Institute for Justice and New Civil Liberties Alliance. [22-51124]<br>REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED – The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT’S REPLY BRIEF FILED Reply Brief deadline satisfied [22-51124] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED – The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT’S REPLY BRIEF FILED by Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt. Date of service: 02/06/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellees: Druding, Stukes; Attorney for Appellant: Edney; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Flaherty, Rowes, Ryan [22-51124] (Michael J. Edney ) | |
| 02/06/2023 | 68 | Paper copies of Appellant Reply Brief filed by Appellants Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd in 22-51124 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 7. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [22-51124] (LEF) | ||
| 02/08/2023 | 70 | Oral Arguments | ORAL ARGUMENT HEARD before Judges Graves, Ho, Duncan. Arguing Person Information Updated for: Kyle Druding arguing for Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Arguing Person Information Updated for: Michael J. Edney arguing for Appellant Incorporated Aristotle International, Appellant Michael Beeler, Appellant Trevor Boeckmann, Appellant Mark Borghi, Appellant Kevin Clarke, Appellant Harry Crane, Appellant Richard Hanania, Appellant James D. Miller, Appellant Josiah Neeley, Appellant Incorporated Predict It, Appellant Grant Schneider, Appellant Wes Shepherd [22-51124] (SME) | Courthouse News Service, Star Spangled Gamblers, Newswire, CNN |
| 02/09/2023 | 71 | APPEARANCE FORM for the court’s review. Lead Counsel? No. [22-51124] (Shannen Wayne Coffin ) | ||
| 02/10/2023 | 73 | APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Shannen Wayne Coffin for party(s) Appellant Trevor Boeckmann Appellant Grant Schneider Appellant Kevin Clarke Appellant Michael Beeler Appellant Harry Crane Appellant Richard Hanania Appellant Wes Shepherd Appellant Corwin Smidt Appellant Predict It, Incorporated Appellant James D. Miller Appellant Josiah Neeley Appellant Mark Borghi Appellant Aristotle International, Incorporated, in case 22-51124 [22-51124] (MVM) | ||
| 03/03/2023 | 74 | OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission to dismiss the appeal. Date of service: 03/03/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellants: Coffin, Edney; Attorney for Appellees: Druding, Stukes; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Flaherty, Rowes, Ryan [22-51124] (Kyle Druding ) | Legal Sports, Report, Casino.org, Play USA | |
| 03/03/2023 | 78 | MOTION AND/OR DOCUMENT UNDER TEMPORARY SEAL pending a ruling by the court filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading CommissionDate of service: 03/03/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellants: Coffin, Edney; Attorney for Appellees: Druding, Stukes; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Flaherty, Rowes, Ryan [22-51124] (Kyle Druding ) | ||
| 03/03/2023 | 79 | MOTION filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission to place Exhibit 1 to the Motion to dismiss under seal. [22-51124] (MVM) | ||
| 03/03/2023 | 80 | EXHIBITS IN SUPPORT of Motion to dismiss appeal as moot [74] filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission [22-51124] (MVM) | ||
| 03/07/2023 | 85 | COURT ORDER granting Motion to place Exhibit 1 to the motion to dismiss appeal as moot under seal filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission [79] [22-51124] (MVM) | ||
| 03/13/2023 | 86 | OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt for sanctions against Defendant-Appellee and INCORPORATED RESPONSE to the to dismiss appeal filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission [74] Date of service: 03/13/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellants: Coffin, Edney; Attorney for Appellees: Druding, Stukes; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Flaherty, Rowes, Ryan [22-51124] (Michael J. Edney ) | Star Spangled Gamblers interview with Steve Bittenbender | |
| 03/16/2023 | 90 | UNOPPOSED MOTION to extend time to file a reply to the Response/Opposition [86] filed by Appellants Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd in 22-51124 until 03/23/2023. [22-51124] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED – The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED LEVEL 1 EXTENSION REQUESTED by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission for filing Reply in Support of CFTC’s Suggestion of Mootness until 03/23/2023 [22-51124] (Kyle Druding ) | ||
| 03/16/2023 | 96 | COURT ORDER granting Motion to extend time to file a reply filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission [90] [22-51124] (MVM) | ||
| 03/23/2023 | 97 | REPLY filed by [97] to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellants Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd in 22-51124 [86]. [22-51124] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED – The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission [97] to the filed by Appellants Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt [86], filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission [74] Date of Service: 03/23/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellants: Coffin, Edney; Attorney for Appellees: Druding, Stukes; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Flaherty, Rowes, Ryan. [22-51124] (Kyle Druding ) [Entered: 03/23/2023 03:32 PM] | Casino.org | |
| 03/23/2023 | 98 | UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission to unseal document. Date of service: 03/23/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellants: Coffin, Edney; Attorney for Appellees: Druding, Stukes; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Flaherty, Rowes, Ryan [22-51124] (Kyle Druding ) [Entered: 03/23/2023 03:34 PM] | ||
| 03/30/2023 | 102 | REPLY filed by Appellants Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt [102] to the for sanctions filed by Appellants Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt [86], to the filed by Appellants Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt [86]. Date of Service: 03/30/2023 via email – Attorney for Amici Curiae: Flaherty, Rowes, Ryan; Attorney for Appellants: Coffin, Edney; Attorney for Appellees: Druding, Stukes. [22-51124] (Michael J. Edney ) [Entered: 03/30/2023 11:12 PM] | ||
| 05/01/2023 | 107 | COURT ORDER denying Motion to dismiss appeal as moot filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission [74]; denying Motion for a finding of contempt and imposition of sanctions filed by Appellants Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd [86]; granting Motion unseal Exhibit 1 to the Motion to Dismiss Appeal filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission [98] Memo Supporting Document filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The court’s stay pending appeal, entered on January 26, 2023, is hereby CLARIFIED as follows. Appellee is ENJOINED from closing the PredictIt Market or otherwise prohibiting or deterring the trading of Market contracts until 60 days after a final judgment in this mattern in 22-51124 [80] [22-51124] (MVM) [Entered: 05/01/2023 03:05 PM] | Star Spangled Gamblers, Legal Sports Report | |
| 05/24/2023 | 109 | APPEARANCE FORM for the court’s review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [22-51124] (Martin B. White ) [Entered: 05/24/2023 04:50 PM] | ||
| 05/25/2023 | 110 | APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Martin B. White for party(s) Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission, in case 22-51124 [22-51124] (MVM) [Entered: 05/25/2023 03:45 PM] | ||
| 05/26/2023 | 111 | UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission to withdraw as counsel [111]. Date of service: 05/26/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellants: Coffin, Edney; Attorney for Appellees: Druding, Stukes, White; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Flaherty, Rowes, Ryan [22-51124] (Anne Whitford Stukes ) [Entered: 05/26/2023 10:35 AM] | ||
| 05/30/2023 | 116 | COURT ORDER granting Motion to withdraw as counsel filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission [111] [22-51124] (MVM) [Entered: 05/30/2023 07:33 AM] | ||
| 06/28/2023 | 117 | SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28j) FILED by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission Date of Service: 06/28/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellants: Coffin, Edney; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Flaherty, Rowes, Ryan; Attorney for Appellees: Stukes, White [22-51124] (Martin B. White ) [Entered: 06/28/2023 04:46 PM] | ||
| 07/19/2023 | 119 | RESPONSE filed to the 28j Letter filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission in 22-51124 [117] [22-51124] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED – The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RESPONSE filed by Appellants Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt to the filed by Appellee Commodity Futures Trading Commission [117] Date of Service: 07/19/2023 via email – Attorney for Appellants: Coffin, Edney; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Flaherty, Rowes, Ryan; Attorney for Appellees: Stukes, White [22-51124] (Michael J. Edney ) [Entered: 07/19/2023 10:31 AM] | ||
| 07/21/2023 | 123 | PUBLISHED OPINION FILED. [22-51124 Reversed and Remanded] Judge: JEG , Judge: JCH , Judge: SKD. Mandate issue date is 09/12/2023 [22-51124] (NFD) [Entered: 07/21/2023 04:40 PM] | Courthouse News Service, Casino.org, EGR, Newswire, Newsroom, USBets, JD Supra, Wall Street Journal, Legal Sports Report, Bloomberg Law, JD Supra, Wall Street Journal, Legal Sports Report, Bloomberg Law, Brookings, WilmerHale, Financial Times | |
| 07/21/2023 | 124 | JUDGMENT ENTERED AND FILED. Costs Taxed Against: Defendant-Appellee. [22-51124] (NFD) [Entered: 07/21/2023 04:44 PM] | ||
| 09/12/2023 | 128 | MANDATE ISSUED. Mandate issue date satisfied. [22-51124] (MFY) [Entered: 09/12/2023 02:06 PM] |
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Case # 24-50079
| Date Filed | # | Docket Text | Media |
| 02/02/2024 | 1 | ORIGINAL PROCEEDING CASE docketed. [24-50079] (MVM) [Entered: 02/02/2024 12:41 PM] | |
| 02/02/2024 | 3 | APPEARANCE FORM received from Ms. Anne Whitford Stukes for Commodity Futures Trading Commission for the court’s review. Lead Counsel? No. [24-50079] (Anne Whitford Stukes ) [Entered: 02/02/2024 01:46 PM] | |
| 02/02/2024 | 4 | PETITION filed by Petitioners Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt for writ of mandamus [4] Date received in 5th Circuit: 02/01/2024., and to be presented to prior panel in Case No. 22-51124 [4]. [24-50079] (MVM) [Entered: 02/02/2024 02:33 PM] | |
| 02/02/2024 | 5 | EXHIBITS IN SUPPORT of Petition for writ of mandamus [4], Petition for extraordinary relief [4] filed by Petitioners Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt [24-50079] (MVM) [Entered: 02/02/2024 02:33 PM] | |
| 02/02/2024 | 6 | LETTER filed by Petitioners Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt referencing Petition for writ of mandamus filed by Petitioners Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd in 24-50079 [4]. [24-50079] (MVM) [Entered: 02/02/2024 02:35 PM] | |
| 02/02/2024 | 7 | JURISDICTIONAL REVIEW COMPLETE. [24-50079] (MVM) [Entered: 02/02/2024 02:36 PM] | |
| 02/02/2024 | 8 | FEE PAID by Petitioners Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt. [24-50079] (MVM) [Entered: 02/02/2024 02:40 PM] | |
| 02/02/2024 | 13 | COURT DIRECTIVE ISSUED requesting a response to the Petition for writ of mandamus filed by Petitioners Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd in 24-50079 [4], Petition for extraordinary relief filed by Petitioners Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd in 24-50079 [4] Response/Opposition due on 02/09/2024 by 12:00 PM. [24-50079] (MFY) [Entered: 02/02/2024 03:58 PM] | |
| 02/02/2024 | 15 | APPEARANCE FORM for the court’s review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [24-50079] (Martin B. White ) [Entered: 02/02/2024 05:35 PM] | |
| 02/05/2024 | 16 | APPEARANCE FORM for the court’s review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [24-50079] (Michael J. Edney ) [Entered: 02/05/2024 10:57 AM] | |
| 02/05/2024 | 17 | APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Anne Whitford Stukes for Respondent Commodity Futures Trading Commission in 24-50079 [24-50079] (AMD) [Entered: 02/05/2024 11:32 AM] | |
| 02/06/2024 | 18 | APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Martin B. White for party(s) Respondent Commodity Futures Trading Commission, in case 24-50079 [24-50079] (TNM) [Entered: 02/06/2024 09:18 AM] | |
| 02/06/2024 | 20 | APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Michael J. Edney for Petitioner Wes Shepherd in 24-50079, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Petitioner Grant Schneider in 24-50079, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Petitioner Josiah Neeley in 24-50079, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Petitioner James D. Miller in 24-50079, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Petitioner Richard Hanania in 24-50079, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Petitioner Mark Borghi in 24-50079, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Petitioner Michael Beeler in 24-50079, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Petitioner Predict It, Incorporated in 24-50079, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Petitioner Aristotle International, Incorporated in 24-50079, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Petitioner Corwin Smidt in 24-50079, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Petitioner Harry Crane in 24-50079, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Petitioner Trevor Boeckmann in 24-50079, Attorney Michael J. Edney for Petitioner Kevin Clarke in 24-50079 [24-50079] (AMD) [Entered: 02/06/2024 11:07 AM] | |
| 02/06/2024 | 21 | RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by District Judge Honorable David A. Ezra [21] to the Court Order Court directive requesting a response [13], Petition for writ of mandamus filed by Petitioners Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd in 24-50079 [4]Response/Opposition deadline satisfied. [24-50079] (MFY) [Entered: 02/06/2024 11:08 AM] | |
| 02/06/2024 | 22 | RESPONSE DUE to Court Order Court directive requesting a response [13], Petition for writ of mandamus filed by Petitioners Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd in 24-50079 [4]Response/Opposition deadline updated to 02/09/2024 [24-50079] (MFY) [Entered: 02/06/2024 11:19 AM] | |
| 02/09/2024 | 24 | RESPONSE/OPPOSITION [24] to the Petition for writ of mandamus filed by Petitioners Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd in 24-50079 [4]], Petition for extraordinary relief filed by Petitioners Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd in 24-50079 [4] [24-50079] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED – The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RESPONSE/OPPOSITION [24] to the Petition for writ of mandamus filed by Petitioners Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd in 24-50079 [4] [24-50079] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED – The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission [24] to the filed by Petitioners Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt [4], filed by Petitioners Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt [4], [13] Date of Service: 02/09/2024 via email – Attorney for Petitioner: Edney; Attorney for Respondents: Schwartz, Stukes, White. [24-50079] (Anne Whitford Stukes ) [Entered: 02/09/2024 11:42 AM] | |
| 02/12/2024 | 27 | LETTER filed by Petitioners Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt regarding intent to seek leave to file a reply in support of the petition for mandamus. Date of Service: 02/12/2024 via email – Attorney for Petitioner: Edney; Attorney for Respondents: Schwartz, Stukes, White [24-50079] (Michael J. Edney ) [Entered: 02/12/2024 03:14 PM] | |
| 02/16/2024 | 29 | OPPOSED MOTION filed by Petitioners Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt to file reply brief by 02/16/2024 [29]. Date of service: 02/16/2024 via email – Attorney for Petitioner: Edney; Attorney for Respondents: Schwartz, Stukes, White [24-50079] (Michael J. Edney ) [Entered: 02/16/2024 10:34 PM] | |
| 02/19/2024 | 34 | COURT ORDER granting Motion for leave to file a reply filed by Petitioners Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd [29] [24-50079] (MVM) [Entered: 02/19/2024 10:51 AM] | |
| 02/19/2024 | 35 | REPLY filed by Petitioners Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt [35] to the Response/Opposition filed by Respondent Commodity Futures Trading Commission in 24-50079 [24], to the Response/Opposition filed by Honorable David A. Ezra in 24-50079 [21]. [24-50079] (MVM) [Entered: 02/19/2024 10:54 AM] | |
| 02/20/2024 | 37 | OPPOSED MOTION filed by Respondent Commodity Futures Trading Commission to file Sur-Reply material.[37]. Date of service: 02/20/2024 via email – Attorney for Petitioner: Edney; Attorney for Respondents: Schwartz, Stukes, White [24-50079] (Martin B. White ) [Entered: 02/20/2024 03:45 PM] | |
| 02/21/2024 | 42 | COURT ORDER granting Motion for leave to file a sur- reply filed by Respondent Commodity Futures Trading Commission [37] [24-50079] (MVM) [Entered: 02/21/2024 08:53 AM] | |
| 02/21/2024 | 43 | SUR-REPLY filed by Respondent Commodity Futures Trading Commission [43] to the Reply filed by Petitioners Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt [13]. [24-50079] (MVM) [Entered: 02/21/2024 08:59 AM] | |
| 02/23/2024 | 46 | LETTER filed by Petitioners Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt Notify the Court of Respondent Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Motion in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Date of Service: 02/23/2024 via email – Attorney for Petitioner: Edney; Attorney for Respondents: Schwartz, Stukes, White [24-50079] (Michael J. Edney ) [Entered: 02/23/2024 10:38 AM] | |
| 02/23/2024 | 47 | LETTER filed by Respondent Commodity Futures Trading Commission referencing filed by Petitioners Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. James D. Miller, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Grant Schneider, Mr. Wes Shepherd and Mr. Corwin Smidt [46]. Date of Service: 02/23/2024 via email – Attorney for Petitioner: Edney; Attorney for Respondents: Schwartz, Stukes, White [24-50079] (Martin B. White ) [Entered: 02/23/2024 02:46 PM] | |
| 03/01/2024 | 51 | PUBLISHED OPINION FILED. [24-50079 Mandamus Granted] Judge: JES, Judge: LHS, Judge: CTW. Mandate issue date is 04/23/2024; granting Petition for writ of mandamus filed by Petitioners Mr. James D. Miller, Aristotle International, Incorporated, Mr. Kevin Clarke, Mr. Trevor Boeckmann, Mr. Harry Crane, Mr. Corwin Smidt, Predict It, Incorporated, Mr. Michael Beeler, Mr. Mark Borghi, Mr. Richard Hanania, Mr. Josiah Neeley, Mr. Grant Schneider and Mr. Wes Shepherd [4];[4] [24-50079] (WMJ) [Entered: 03/01/2024 03:34 PM] | 600 Camp |
| 03/07/2024 | 52 | WRIT issued. [24-50079] (WMJ) [Entered: 03/07/2024 08:55 AM] |