Surprising Turn in NJ Sports Betting Case

Earlier today, Judge Shipp entered an order setting oral argument for October 31, 2014, at 1:00 PM in Trenton. (The docket notation is below). This comes as a surprise (and could be seen as a positive development for New Jersey) because Judge Shipp had previously said that the motion "will be decided on the papers." 

Happy Halloween!

10/03/2014

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TEXT ORDER: As the parties are aware, the motion for clarification and/or modification of the Court's February 28, 2013 injunction was originally returnable on October 6, 2014. Counsel subsequently requested, and the Court granted, a request for an extension of the briefing schedule. As provided in the Consent Order, opposition briefs were filed on September 29, 2014 and reply briefs shall be filed by October 10, 2014. Oral argument on the motion is scheduled for Friday, October 31, 2014 at 1:00 PM at 402 East State Street, Trenton, NJ, Courtroom 7W. SO ORDERED by Judge Michael A. Shipp on 10/03/2014. (FH) (Entered: 10/03/2014)

09/08/2014

Set Deadlines as to 161 MOTION Clarification and/or Modification of Injunction re 143 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, . Motion set for 10/6/2014 before Judge Michael A. Shipp. The motion will be decided on the papers. No appearances required unless notified by the court. (eaj) (Entered: 09/08/2014)