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New filing: "Robert Hunter Biden v. Patrick M. Byrne (Hunter Biden suing for libel over allegations that he tried to sell influence to Iran)"
Doc #350: Default Judgment

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November 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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New filing: "Robert Hunter Biden v. Patrick M. Byrne (Hunter Biden suing for libel over allegations that he tried to sell influence to Iran)"
Doc #349: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER AND SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Stephen V. Wilson re…

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The entry's text: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER AND SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Stephen V. Wilson re MOTION to Stay Case 347 : The Motion is DENIED. The hearing scheduled for 11/10/2025 is VACATED and off calendar. SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dta) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/20/2025)
October 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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New filing: "Robert Hunter Biden v. Patrick M. Byrne (Hunter Biden suing for libel over allegations that he tried to sell influence to Iran)"
Doc #346: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER AND SCHEDULING NOTICE: The Court, on its own…

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The entry's text: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER AND SCHEDULING NOTICE: The Court, on its own motion, hereby CONTINUES the Jury Trial from October 14, 2025, to January 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dta) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/10/2025)
October 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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New filing: "Robert Hunter Biden v. Patrick M. Byrne (Hunter Biden suing for libel over allegations that he tried to sell influence to Iran)"
Doc #345: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: The Court DENIES the EX…

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The entry's text: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: The Court DENIES the EX PARTE APPLICATION for Issuance of Bench Warrant 331 . SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dta) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/09/2025)
October 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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New filing: "Wang v. Sussman ("New York Philharmonic Oboist Liang Wang Sues Vox Media Over New York Magazine Article")"
Doc #108: NOTICE OF APPEAL from 67 Memorandum & Opinion, 106 Memorandum & Opinion,,,. Document filed by…

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The entry's text: NOTICE OF APPEAL from 67 Memorandum & Opinion, 106 Memorandum & Opinion,,,. Document filed by Liang Wang. Filing fee $ 605.00, receipt number ANYSDC-31825525. Form C and Form D are due within 14 days to the Court of Appeals, Second Circuit..(Lewis, Alan) (Entered: 10/08/2025) Thumbnail of page 1 of the PDF linked above.
October 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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New minute entry in Wang v. Sussman ("New York Philharmonic Oboist Liang Wang Sues Vox Media Over New York Magazine Article"): Appeal Record Sent to USCA (Electronic File). Certified Indexed record on Appeal Electronic Files for 108 Notice of…

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The entry's text: Appeal Record Sent to USCA (Electronic File). Certified Indexed record on Appeal Electronic Files for 108 Notice of Appeal, filed by Liang Wang were transmitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals. (tp)
October 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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New filing: "Robert Hunter Biden v. Patrick M. Byrne (Hunter Biden suing for libel over allegations that he tried to sell influence to Iran)"
Doc #343: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: The Court GRANTS the…

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The entry's text: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: The Court GRANTS the Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application for Entry of Default 342 . Default by Clerk to be issued. SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dta) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/08/2025)
October 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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New filing: "Spears v. The New York Times Company (Alabama basketball player's lawsuit over later-retracted allegations of involvement in shooting.)"
Doc #149: MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: This action proceeds before the…

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The entry's text: MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: This action proceeds before the court on the motion by non-party The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama ("the Board") to quash a subpoena Defendant The New York Times Company ("NYT") issu ed to University of Alabama employee Shane Lyons ("Lyons") to testify at deposition, or alternatively, for a protective order. (Doc. 112 ). For the reasons set out herein, the court will DENY the motion to the extent it seeks to qua sh the subpoena but GRANT the motion to the extent it seeks a protective order limiting the duration of the deposition. The court ORDERS that the deposition shall not exceed three hours in length. Signed by Magistrate Judge Herman N Johnson, Jr on 10/7/2025. (CLC) Thumbnail of page 1 of the PDF linked above. Thumbnail of page 2 of the PDF linked above. Thumbnail of page 3 of the PDF linked above.
October 8, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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New filing: "Robert Hunter Biden v. Patrick M. Byrne (Hunter Biden suing for libel over allegations that he tried to sell influence to Iran)"
Doc #341: Motion Hearing AND Sanctions

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September 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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New filing: "Robert Hunter Biden v. Patrick M. Byrne (Hunter Biden suing for libel over allegations that he tried to sell influence to Iran)"
Doc #312: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: In light of the…

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The entry's text: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: In light of the recently issued Order by the Court, the Ex Parte Application for Clarification 304 is DENIED AS MOOT. SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dta) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/06/2025)
September 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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New filing: "Robert Hunter Biden v. Patrick M. Byrne (Hunter Biden suing for libel over allegations that he tried to sell influence to Iran)"
Doc #332: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER AND SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Stephen V. Wilson:…

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The entry's text: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER AND SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: This Court, on its own motion, hereby CONTINUES the MOTION for Sanctions hearing set for 9/22/2025 to 9/29/2025 at 1:30 p.m. SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dta) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/15/2025)
September 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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New filing: "Robert Hunter Biden v. Patrick M. Byrne (Hunter Biden suing for libel over allegations that he tried to sell influence to Iran)"
Doc #333: Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form

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September 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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New filing: "Robert Hunter Biden v. Patrick M. Byrne (Hunter Biden suing for libel over allegations that he tried to sell influence to Iran)"
Doc #318: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: The Court sets a status…

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The entry's text: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: The Court sets a status conference regarding Plaintiffs ex parte application 316 for Monday, August 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. In light of the fact that Defendant is currently unrepresented, he is ORDERED to appear personally at the status conference. SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dta) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/14/2025)
August 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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New filing: "Robert Hunter Biden v. Patrick M. Byrne (Hunter Biden suing for libel over allegations that he tried to sell influence to Iran)"
Doc #319: REQUEST for Leave of Bryan M. Sullivan to Appear for Remote filed by…

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The entry's text: REQUEST for Leave of Bryan M. Sullivan to Appear for Remote filed by Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden. Request set for hearing on 8/18/2025 at 01:30 PM before Judge Stephen V. Wilson. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Sullivan, Bryan) (Entered: 08/14/2025) Thumbnail of page 1 of the PDF linked above. Thumbnail of page 2 of the PDF linked above. Thumbnail of page 3 of the PDF linked above.
August 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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New filing: "Robert Hunter Biden v. Patrick M. Byrne (Hunter Biden suing for libel over allegations that he tried to sell influence to Iran)"
Doc #269: TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden for Court Smart…

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The entry's text: TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden for Court Smart (CS). Court will contact Zachary Hansen at zhansen@earlysullivan.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the transcription company. (Hansen, Zachary) (Entered: 07/22/2025) Thumbnail of page 1 of the PDF linked above. Thumbnail of page 2 of the PDF linked above.
July 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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New filing: "Robert Hunter Biden v. Patrick M. Byrne (Hunter Biden suing for libel over allegations that he tried to sell influence to Iran)"
Doc #268: Summary Judgment

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July 19, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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New filing: "Robert Hunter Biden v. Patrick M. Byrne (Hunter Biden suing for libel over allegations that he tried to sell influence to Iran)"
Doc #265: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER AND SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Stephen V. Wilson:…

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The entry's text: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER AND SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Stephen V. Wilson: This Court, on its own motion, ADVANCE AS TO TIME ONLY the Pretrial Conference and the Motions (Dkt 230 231 232 233 ) set for 7/21/2025 from 3:00 PM to 1:30 PM before Judge Stephen V. Wilson. SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dta) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/16/2025)
July 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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New filing: "Robert Hunter Biden v. Patrick M. Byrne (Hunter Biden suing for libel over allegations that he tried to sell influence to Iran)"
Doc #264: Witness List

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July 17, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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New filing: "Robert Hunter Biden v. Patrick M. Byrne (Hunter Biden suing for libel over allegations that he tried to sell influence to Iran)"
Doc #263: Exhibit List

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July 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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New filing: "Petersen v. City of Newton, Iowa (Challenge to city policy forbidding "derogatory" public comments in city council meetings)"
Doc #53: Notice of Withdrawal of Attorney

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May 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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New minute entry in Wang v. Sussman ("New York Philharmonic Oboist Liang Wang Sues Vox Media Over New York Magazine Article"): Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Arun Subramanian: Settlement Conference held on 2/24/2025. (Court…

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The entry's text: Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Arun Subramanian: Settlement Conference held on 2/24/2025. (Court Reporter Doug Colavito) (kh)
April 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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New filing: "Robert Hunter Biden v. Patrick M. Byrne (Hunter Biden suing for libel over allegations that he tried to sell influence to Iran)"
Doc #218: NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 03/17/2025 re…

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The entry's text: NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 03/17/2025 re Transcript 217 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (yja) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/26/2025)
April 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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New filing: "Petersen v. City of Newton, Iowa (Challenge to city policy forbidding "derogatory" public comments in city council meetings)"
Doc #52: TEXT ORDER SETTING TRIAL AND FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Jury Trial is set…

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The entry's text: TEXT ORDER SETTING TRIAL AND FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Jury Trial is set to begin April 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the United States Courthouse in Des Moines, Iowa before Chief Judge Stephanie M. Rose. Estimated length is 3 days. Final Pretrial Conference is set for April 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in Des Moines Courthouse before Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 4/16/2025. (jeb) (Entered: 04/16/2025)
April 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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New filing: "Petersen v. City of Newton, Iowa (Challenge to city policy forbidding "derogatory" public comments in city council meetings)"
Doc #50: TEXT ORDER FOR PROPOSED TRIAL DATE: Counsel for the parties shall confer…

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The entry's text: TEXT ORDER FOR PROPOSED TRIAL DATE: Counsel for the parties shall confer then file a joint report setting forth the agreed upon proposed date for resetting the trial from the dates provided to counsel by chambers email. If conflicts exist as to all dates provided, counsel must submit a list of five dates which are available for all counsel for the court's consideration. The joint report must be filed by April 15, 2025. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr. on 4/11/2025. (jeb) (Entered: 04/11/2025)
April 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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New filing: "Petersen v. City of Newton, Iowa (Challenge to city policy forbidding "derogatory" public comments in city council meetings)"
Doc #49: TEXT MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge…

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The entry's text: TEXT MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr.: Scheduling Conference held on 4/10/2025. Attorneys Gina Messamer, James Knight & Brian Morris appeared for plaintiff. Attorney Georgia Rice appeared for defendants. Trial date to be reset. Court Time: 8 minutes. (jeb) (Entered: 04/10/2025)
April 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM