CASE 0:19-cv-01122-WMW-LIB Doc.

59 Filed 12/01/20 Page 1 of 3

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA

THE SATANIC TEMPLE, CASE NO. 19-CV-01122 (WMW/LIB)

PLAINTIFF,

V. TST’S MEET AND CONFER STATEMENT

CITY OF BELLE PLAINE, MN

DEFENDANT.

COMES NOW Plaintiff, by and through counsel of record, with a meet and confer

statement regarding the motion to amend and the motion to compel pursuant to Local

Rule 7.1.

1. I, Matthew A. Kezhaya, certify that I have met and conferred with Monte Mills

and Sam Clark regarding the motion to amend and the motion to compel.

2. To-wit:

a. I personally wrote and issued the correspondence attached to the City’s

meet and confer statement (Doc. 53 at Exhibits 4-6 and 9);

b. I unsuccessfully called opposing counsel four times (twice to each

attorney) between November 6 and 9;

c. I successfully got hold of opposing counsel for a 1.5 hour teleconference

on November 12;

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d. I unsuccessfully called twice (once to each lawyer) on November 18; and

e. I issued the emails yesterday in EXHIBIT 1 (regarding the City’s unilateral

cancelation of the City’s 30(b)(6) witness).

f. I also issued an email again seeking a stipulation for extension yesterday.

EXHIBIT 2.

3. Neither Mr. Mills nor Mr. Clark have called me back since November 18.

4. At no point have the parties agreed on any part of TST’s motions.

WHEREFORE TST prays this Court find that undersigned counsel has engaged in a

good faith effort to avoid having to file these motions.

[remainder intentionally left blank, signatures and certificate following]

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Respectfully submitted on December 1, 2020,

on behalf of The Satanic Temple
By: /s/ Matthew A. Kezhaya
Matthew A. Kezhaya, ABA# 2014161

100 S. Fifth Street, 19th Floor

Minneapolis, MN 55402
phone: (479) 431-6112
facsimile: (479) 282-2892
email: matt@kezhaya.law

ROBERT R. HOPPER AND ASSOCIATES, LLC

/s/Jason S. Juran
Jason S. Juran, Esq. (MN # 397935)
Robert R. Hopper, Esq. (MN # 208760)
333 S. Seventh Street, Suite 2450
Minneapolis, MN 55402
P: (612) 455-2199
F: (612) 455-1689
E: jasonjuran@robertrhopper.com
E: robert.hopper@robertrhopper.com

CERTIFICATE AND NOTICE OF SERVICE

NOTICE IS GIVEN that I, Matthew A. Kezhaya, e-filed the foregoing document by

uploading it to the Court’s CM/ECF system on December 1, 2020 which sends service
to registered users, including all other counsel of record in this cause.
/s/ Matthew A. Kezhaya

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Exhibit 1
November 30 correspondence re: 30(b)(6) deposition of City
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Matthew A. Kezhaya <matt@kezhaya.law>

TST v. Belle Plaine -- City's 30(b)(6) deposition scheduling information

7 messages

Matthew A. Kezhaya <matt@kezhaya.law> Mon, Nov 30, 2020 at 11:02 AM

To: "Kathleen A. Dolphin" <KDolphin@greeneespel.com>
Cc: "Monte A. Mills" <MMills@greeneespel.com>, "Samuel J. Clark" <SClark@greeneespel.com>, "Joyce A. Kammueller"
<JKammueller@greeneespel.com>, Jason Juran <jason.juran@robertrhopper.com>
Bcc: Privileged - client information

Please see below for the teleconference details on the City's 30(b)(6) deposition for tomorrow morning:

From: Esquire Scheduling, Chicago <CHICAGOSCHEDULING@ESQUIRESOLUTIONS.COM>

Sent: Monday, November 30, 2020 10:43 AM
To: Kris na Schultz <kristina.schultz@robertrhopper.com>
Cc: DoNotReply@esquiresolutions.com <DoNotReply@esquiresolutions.com>
Subject: Here are your final confirma on details. Witness: 30(b)(6) of The City of Belle Plaine, MN Date: 12/1/2020
(J6285122)

Thank you for confirming your service request for the Deposition scheduled for 12/1/2020 at
09:00 AM Central.

Since this proceeding is less than one business day and has been confirmed, any changes,
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Case: THE SATANIC TEMPLE V. CITY OF BELLE PLAINE

Witness(es): 30(b)(6) of The City of Belle Plaine, MN

Court Folder
19-CV-01122 (WMW/LIB)
Number:

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Date and Time: 12/1/2020 09:00 AM Central

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Juran, Jason
Setting Attorney:
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Scheduling
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Matthew A. Kezhaya

Arkansas office:
Kezhaya Law PLC
1202 NE McClain Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
p: (479) 431-6112
f: (479) 282-2892
e: matt@kezhaya.law

Minnesota office (MN license pending):

Kezhaya Law PLC
100 S. Fifth Street, 19th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
p: (479) 431-6112
f: (479) 282-2892
e: matt@kezhaya.law

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Samuel J. Clark <SClark@greeneespel.com> Mon, Nov 30, 2020 at 1:44 PM

To: "Matthew A. Kezhaya" <matt@kezhaya.law>, "Kathleen A. Dolphin" <KDolphin@greeneespel.com>
Cc: "Monte A. Mills" <MMills@greeneespel.com>, "Joyce A. Kammueller" <JKammueller@greeneespel.com>, Jason Juran
<jason.juran@robertrhopper.com>

Dear Matt,

Thank you for the email. We have filed a motion for a protective order that addresses the 30(b)(6) deposition along with
other deposition issues that remain unresolved following unsuccessful efforts to reach agreement.

As discussed during our November 10 meet and confer and in earlier communications from my colleague Monte Mills, the
matters for examination that you have listed for a 30(b)(6) deposition of the City are far beyond the scope of the issues
remaining in this case. Monte’s November 9 letter to you laid out the City’s position, including the City’s willingness at that
time to “proceed with a Rule 30(b)(6) deposition of the City of Belle Plaine sometime the week of November 30 –
December 4 if Plaintiff properly narrows the scope of matters for examination.” To date, you have not done so. We have
therefore determined that we need the Court’s assistance in resolving these issues.

Additionally, I note that your updated 30(b)(6) deposition notice—sent with one business day remaining before the
Thanksgiving holiday weekend—left the City with an unreasonable amount of notice to prepare for such a deposition.

In sum, the City is unwilling to move forward with a 30(b)(6) deposition given the timing and scope of your notice. We
have determined that we need to seek a protective order.
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Sincerely,

Sam Clark

612.373.8372 phone

sclark@greeneespel.com   
 

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Jason Juran <Jason.Juran@robertrhopper.com> Mon, Nov 30, 2020 at 1:46 PM

To: "Matthew A. Kezhaya" <matt@kezhaya.law>
Cc: Kyle Hahn <Kyle.hahn@robertrhopper.com>, Kristina Schultz <kristina.schultz@robertrhopper.com>

Privileged - work product

Jason S. Juran, Esq.
A orney
Robert R. Hopper & Associates, LLC
333 S. 7th Street, Suite 2450
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Tel: 612-455-2199
jason.juran@robertrhopper.com

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From: Samuel J. Clark <SClark@greeneespel.com>

Sent: Monday, November 30, 2020 1:44 PM
To: Ma hew A. Kezhaya <ma @kezhaya.law>; Kathleen A. Dolphin <KDolphin@greeneespel.com>
Cc: Monte A. Mills <MMills@greeneespel.com>; Joyce A. Kammueller <JKammueller@greeneespel.com>; Jason
Juran <Jason.Juran@robertrhopper.com>
Subject: RE: TST v. Belle Plaine -- City's 30(b)(6) deposi on scheduling informa on

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Matthew A. Kezhaya <matt@kezhaya.law> Mon, Nov 30, 2020 at 2:49 PM
To: "Samuel J. Clark" <SClark@greeneespel.com>
Cc: "Kathleen A. Dolphin" <KDolphin@greeneespel.com>, "Monte A. Mills" <MMills@greeneespel.com>, "Joyce A.
Kammueller" <JKammueller@greeneespel.com>, Jason Juran <jason.juran@robertrhopper.com>

I need to confirm or cancel with the court reporter tomorrow. Please confirm that you are not showing up
for tomorrow's deposition.

Matthew A. Kezhaya

Arkansas office:
Kezhaya Law PLC
1202 NE McClain Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
p: (479) 431-6112
f: (479) 282-2892
e: matt@kezhaya.law

Minnesota office (MN license pending):

Kezhaya Law PLC
100 S. Fifth Street, 19th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
p: (479) 431-6112
f: (479) 282-2892
e: matt@kezhaya.law

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Samuel J. Clark <SClark@greeneespel.com> Mon, Nov 30, 2020 at 2:53 PM

To: "Matthew A. Kezhaya" <matt@kezhaya.law>
Cc: "Kathleen A. Dolphin" <KDolphin@greeneespel.com>, "Monte A. Mills" <MMills@greeneespel.com>, "Joyce A.
Kammueller" <JKammueller@greeneespel.com>, Jason Juran <jason.juran@robertrhopper.com>

Confirmed. The City is unwilling to move forward with a 30(b)(6) deposition given the timing and scope of your notice.

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Kristina Schultz <kristina.schultz@robertrhopper.com> Mon, Nov 30, 2020 at 3:58 PM

To: Jason Juran <Jason.Juran@robertrhopper.com>, "Matthew A. Kezhaya" <matt@kezhaya.law>
Cc: Kyle Hahn <Kyle.hahn@robertrhopper.com>

Canceled the court reporter.

Kristina Schultz
Sr. Paralegal
333 South 7th Street, Suite 2450
Minneapolis, MN   55391
Main:  612.455.2199
Direct: 612.367.4844
Fax:  612.455.1689
kristina.schultz@robertrhopper.com
www.robertrhopper.com
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From: Jason Juran <Jason.Juran@robertrhopper.com>

Sent: Monday, November 30, 2020 1:46 PM
To: Ma hew A. Kezhaya <ma @kezhaya.law>
Cc: Kyle Hahn <Kyle.hahn@robertrhopper.com>; Kris na Schultz <kristina.schultz@robertrhopper.com>
Subject: Re: TST v. Belle Plaine -- City's 30(b)(6) deposi on scheduling informa on

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Matthew A. Kezhaya <matt@kezhaya.law> Mon, Nov 30, 2020 at 3:58 PM

To: Kristina Schultz <kristina.schultz@robertrhopper.com>
Cc: Jason Juran <Jason.Juran@robertrhopper.com>, Kyle Hahn <Kyle.hahn@robertrhopper.com>

Thank you!

Matthew A. Kezhaya

Arkansas office:
Kezhaya Law PLC
1202 NE McClain Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
p: (479) 431-6112
f: (479) 282-2892
e: matt@kezhaya.law

Minnesota office (MN license pending):

Kezhaya Law PLC
100 S. Fifth Street, 19th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
p: (479) 431-6112
f: (479) 282-2892
e: matt@kezhaya.law

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Exhibit 2
November 30 - December 1 correspondence re: extending deadlines
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Matthew A. Kezhaya <matt@kezhaya.law>

The Satanic Temple v. City of Belle Plaine [GE-R7Z3UVVA5NW4-177010129-22]

Samuel J. Clark <SClark@greeneespel.com> Tue, Dec 1, 2020 at 3:53 PM
To: "Matthew A. Kezhaya" <matt@kezhaya.law>
Cc: "Monte A. Mills" <MMills@greeneespel.com>, "Susann M. Holenko" <SHolenko@greeneespel.com>, "Kathleen A.
Dolphin" <KDolphin@greeneespel.com>, Jason Juran <jason.juran@robertrhopper.com>

Needless to say, I do not agree with how you’ve framed this issue. To be clear, the City does not agree to extend the
deadlines.

The City will provide a privilege log before the December 4 discovery deadline. In the meantime, the City is not waiving
any privilege. The artificial deadlines in your November 24 letter are unreasonable for all of the reasons I laid out in my
email yesterday.

From: Matthew A. Kezhaya <matt@kezhaya.law>

Sent: Monday, November 30, 2020 3:46 PM
To: Samuel J. Clark <SClark@greeneespel.com>
Cc: Monte A. Mills <MMills@greeneespel.com>; Susann M. Holenko <SHolenko@greeneespel.com>; Kathleen A.
Dolphin <KDolphin@greeneespel.com>; Jason Juran <jason.juran@robertrhopper.com>
Subject: Re: The Satanic Temple v. City of Belle Plaine [GE-R7Z3UVVA5NW4-177010129-22]

Hey Sam,

Copying in Jay's corrected email address (jason.juran@robertrhopper.com). I recognize your position

about timing and your desire for more time to produce a privilege log. I agree that timing is an issue of
the litigation and, were I in your position, I'd want more time too. But this timing issue is purely a mess
of the City's making. I have repeatedly requested a stipulation to extend deadlines so that we could avoid
this very issue. The City has repeatedly declined to stipulate to an extension. If the City stipulates to my
motion to extend deadlines, then I will be happy to grant you an extension on the privilege log. If not,
then I will consider the privilege waived for the City's failure to sustain its burden to prove the claim of
privilege.

My deadline to finalize and file the motion to extend deadlines is tomorrow. I'd prefer to state that y'all
agree to extended deadlines.

Matthew A. Kezhaya

Arkansas office:

Kezhaya Law PLC

1202 NE McClain Rd

Bentonville, AR 72712
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p: (479) 431-6112

f: (479) 282-2892

e: matt@kezhaya.law

Minnesota office (MN license pending):

Kezhaya Law PLC

100 S. Fifth Street, 19th Floor

Minneapolis, MN 55402

p: (479) 431-6112

f: (479) 282-2892

e: matt@kezhaya.law

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On Mon, Nov 30, 2020 at 3:06 PM Samuel J. Clark <SClark@greeneespel.com> wrote:

Dear Matt,

I am writing in response to the letter attached to your November 24 email below. In that letter—sent after business
hours with one business day left before a holiday weekend—you asked the City to correct claimed deficiencies in the
City’s discovery responses by November 30 at 5 pm. That is not a reasonable amount of time for the City to fully
respond to your letter. We will do so as soon as possible this week.

You also requested a privilege log, writing that “I provided you a privilege log, it’s only fair for you to do the same.” Near
the end of your letter, you wrote that you would deem the City’s privilege objections “waived unless I have a privilege
log before December 1.”

Given that you provided the City with a privilege log on November 4 (41 days after your discovery responses dated
September 24), it’s only fair for the City to likewise take some time to produce its privilege log after its discovery
responses dated November 16. The City will of course provide you with a privilege log but that will not be before
tomorrow. To be clear, the City does not waive any of the objections in its discovery responses.

Sincerely,

Sam Clark

612.373.8372 phone

sclark@greeneespel.com   
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GREENE ESPEL PLLP   222 South Ninth Street, Suite 2200, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3362
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From: Matthew A. Kezhaya <matt@kezhaya.law>

Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 5:14 PM
To: Monte A. Mills <MMills@greeneespel.com>; Samuel J. Clark <SClark@greeneespel.com>
Cc: jason.juran@roberthopper.com; Susann M. Holenko <SHolenko@greeneespel.com>; Kathleen A. Dolphin
<KDolphin@greeneespel.com>
Subject: Re: The Satanic Temple v. City of Belle Plaine [GE-R7Z3UVVA5NW4-177010129-22]

Matthew A. Kezhaya

Arkansas office:

Kezhaya Law PLC

1202 NE McClain Rd

Bentonville, AR 72712

p: (479) 431-6112

f: (479) 282-2892

e: matt@kezhaya.law

Minnesota office (MN license pending):

Kezhaya Law PLC

100 S. Fifth Street, 19th Floor

Minneapolis, MN 55402

p: (479) 431-6112

f: (479) 282-2892

e: matt@kezhaya.law
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On Tue, Nov 24, 2020 at 2:25 PM Susann M. Holenko <SHolenko@greeneespel.com> wrote:

Please see the attached letter sent on behalf of Monte Mills. Thank you.

Susann M. Holenko

Legal Administrative Assistant

612.373.8386 phone

sholenko@greeneespel.com

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