Opinion
Civil Action No.: 11-cv-01611-MSK-CBS
11-16-2012
WESTERN CONVENIENCE STORES, INC., et al., Plaintiffs/Counter Claimant, v. SUNCOR ENERGY (U.S.A.) INC., Defendant/Counter Defendant.
Kathleen E. Craigmile Philip Wayne Bledsoe Keeya Marie Jeffrey Michael Robert McCormick
Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer
FTR - Reporter Deck - Courtroom A402
Courtroom Deputy: Robin Mason
Counsel:
Kathleen E. Craigmile
Philip Wayne Bledsoe
Keeya Marie Jeffrey
Michael Robert McCormick
COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ORDER
HEARING: TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE
Court in Session: 1:33 p.m.
Court calls case. Appearances of counsel.
Discussion regarding the pending motions/objections. Discussion between the court, Ms. Craigmile, and Mr. McCormick regarding the parties working on an agreement that would allow the pending motions to be withdrawn, taking Rule 30(b)(6) depositions, Rule 26(c), and quashing subpoenas. Discussion regarding the interested party Dillon Companies' MOTION for Reconsideration re #95 Order on Motion to Quash, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify, Motion Hearing, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, (Docket No. 110, filed on 8/31/2012), the interested party Dillon Companies' MOTION to Stay (Partial) of the August 17, 2012 Magistrate Judge's Order (Docket No. 109, filed on 8/31/2012), and the interested party Dillon Companies' OBJECTION/Appeal of Magistrate Judge Decision to District Court re #95 Order on Motion to Quash, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify, Motion Hearing, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, (Docket No. 107, filed on 8/31/2012 which is a non-referred motion). For reasons as stated on the record, ORDERED: The court DENIES without prejudice the interested party Dillon Companies' MOTION to Stay (Partial) of the August 17, 2012 Magistrate Judge's Order (Docket No. 109, filed on 8/31/2012). ORDERED: The court DENIES without prejudice the interested party Dillon Companies' MOTION for Reconsideration re #95 Order on Motion to Quash, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify, Motion Hearing, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, (Docket No. 110, filed on 8/31/2012). The court encourages the parties to continue their discussions in an effort to continue to move this case forward. If the parties are unable to resolve request number 10, Dillion has the right, under Rule 26 or Rule 45, to seek further relief from the court specifically redirected to some or all of request number10. In light of the ruling on the above motions, The court advises Dillion to reevaluate their OBJECTION/Appeal of Magistrate Judge Decision to District Court re #95 Order on Motion to Quash, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify, Motion Hearing, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, (Docket No. 107, filed on 8/31/2012) to see if they feel that this objection could now be withdrawn. If Dillion feels that their objection still has some merit, they are able to leave it pending for ruling by Judge Krieger. ORDERED: The court GRANTS the interested party Dillon Companies' MOTION for Leave to Restrict Document (Docket No. 118, filed on 9/13/2012). Further discussion between the court and Mr. McCormick regarding the OBJECTION/Appeal of Magistrate Judge Decision to District Court re #95 Order on Motion to Quash, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct/Modify, Motion Hearing, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, (Docket No. 107, filed on 8/31/2012) and the protection of trade secrets. HEARING CONCLUDED. Court in recess: 1:53 p.m.
Total time in court: 00:20
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