Gag order on Raj to stay: HC Mar 1, 2008
The counsel for Thackeray tried, in vain, to explain to the judge that the law provides that a gag order can't be passed 'ex parte' without hearing the person concerned unless there 00004000 is an emergency situation. Gupte said there was no emergent situation here and that Raj was not responsible for any riots. (Times of India)
McCain Disputed On 1999 Meeting; Broadcaster Recalls Urging FCC Contact... Feb 24, 2008
A subsequent review by the FCC General Counsel's Office determined that McCain had violated the commission's ex parte rules, though the breach was deemed inadvertent. Five days after McCain's second letter, the FCC voted 3 to 2 to approve the deal. (The Drudge Report)
Court ruling prompts ‘third party' review of watchdog Feb 16, 2008
The probe will investigate the regulator's practice of seeking so-called ex parte subpoenas from the courts to compel confidential data from targeted companies and industry players, without their prior knowledge. Yesterday's announcement came three weeks after Federal Court Judge Anne Mactavish delivered an unusually harsh order against the bureau and its commissioner. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Mans condition improves as court battle continues Feb 13, 2008
Golubchuk is alive today because his family was able to get an ex parte injunction (without notice to the hospital) from Justice Perry Schulman of the Manitoba Court of Queens Bench that prevented doctors at Winnipegs Grace Hospital from removing his life support, which would have violated the familys wishes and religious beliefs. At a hearing on Dec. 11, the hospital and doctors maintained that Golubchuk had minimal brain function. (Canadian Jewish News)
Exxon wins freeze on Venezuela assets Feb 8, 2008
On Jan. 24, the High Court of England and Wales was satisfied that there is a real risk that PDVSA will dissipate its assets and accordingly entered a Worldwide Freezing Order ex parte, Exxon said in the filing to the New York court. The order prohibits PDVSA from disposing of its assets worldwide up to a value of $12-billion whether directly or indirectly held. (Globe and Mail)
New system tracks offenders after they leave custody; victims notified Feb 6, 2008
Terriann Carlson, spokeswoman with the sheriff's office, said the system works with protective orders, emergency protective orders and temporary ex parte orders. To make those three orders work, that requires every organization in the county to put this puzzle together, she said at the beginning of the presentation. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Competition decision means faster mergers Jan 30, 2008
The office of the Commissioner of Competition was the target of criticism by Federal Court Judge Anne Mactavish after failing to properly disclose information to the judge when its lawyers brought an ex parte motion last November asking that Labatt and Lakeport cough up more information about the impact of the merger on Canada's beer market ... In setting aside her earlier production order, Justice Mactavish chided the Bureau, noting "the commissioner cannot come before the court on an ex parte... (Financial Post)
Gilbert's lawyer accuses state commission boss of wrongdoing Jan 30, 2008
The allegation of witness tampering involved Kizer's ex parte communication with Dr. Robert Voy, a former chief medical officer for the U.S. Olympic Committee and former medical review officer for the NFL Players Association who is serving as a witness for Gilbert's defense. An exhibit attached to the motion includes an e-mail Kizer sent to Voy after Gilbert issued a news release critical of the commission's lack of protocols and Schopper told the Reno Gazette-Journal that one of Voy's... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Georgetown Partners Tells FCC That Sirius-XM ``A La Carte'' Proposal is a Fairytale Providing No Public Interest Benefit Jan 30, 2008
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Georgetown Partners L.L.C. today has submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) an ex parte filing in response to the January 22, 2008 joint filing with the FCC by Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (collectively Sirius-XM) charging that Sirius-XMs so-called A La Carte proposal is nothing more than a fairytale with the potential of a very unhappy ending for consumers ... EX PARTE COMMENTS OF GEORGETOWN PARTNERS... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Statement from BTP Acquisition Company Jan 26, 2008
On January 25, 2008 Image appeared in an ex parte hearing in Los Angeles County Superior Court, seeking a temporary restraining order against BTP and its affiliates, including CT1. Images motion was denied by the court, as was expected by CT1. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Court nullifies EGM called by Indian Corridor Jan 26, 2008
The statement, quoting a companyspokesman, further said: In the latest development, three GPlus directors Tan Sri Lamin Mohd Yunus, Yeoh Hor San and Jeyaraj Ratnaswamy had individually obtained an ex parte injunction restraining PQ, Indian Corridor and Ooi from making any further defaming statements against the present GPlus board to the public. These orders are being served. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
County calls foul at wind farm Jan 23, 2008
Caulkins said the county believes this and other communications by Luce reflect a violation of legal rules prohibiting ex parte contact meaning improper contact by a decision-maker, judge or adjudicator without all sides in a case being informed about the contact or brought in on the same communication ... We can t see where there is any other conclusion other than Mr. Luce has violated ex parte contact prohibitions, Caulkins said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Judicial Conference Backs 9th Circuit's Censure of Los Angeles Federal Judge Jan 19, 2008
At the same time the U.S. Judicial Conference upheld a decision last week to censure Real for improper ex parte communications with a litigant, the conference revealed a second complaint regarding a "pattern and practice" of Real not providing adequate reasons for his decisions when required to do so. The Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit had privately reprimanded Real for that behavior. (Law.com)
Maynard admits Monaco meeting Jan 16, 2008
Then, theres the appearance that theyre having ex parte [one-sided] communications that may involve the case thats heading before the Supreme Court. . (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Federal Judge Rebukes Lawyer in FedEx Fee Fight Jan 4, 2008
Illston dismissed plaintiffs lawyer Waukeen McCoy's arguments that the special master, Edward Swanson, suffered from a conflict of interest and did not promptly disclose an ex parte conversation. "The court notes with extreme dismay that plaintiffs chose to file such a patently frivolous motion, and in so doing, to impugn the character of the special master, who has always comported himself with the highest professionalism and ethical standards," Illston wrote in a Dec. 19 order. (Law.com)
Manor Care To Vigorously Contest TRO Dec 21, 2007
TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Upon an ex parte motion by the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Michigan (SEIU), a temporary restraining order (TRO) was issued late on Thursday, December 20, by the Thirtieth Judicial Circuit Court in Ingham County, Michigan, enjoining the Michigan Department of Community Health, Manor Care, Inc. (NYSE: ) and The Carlyle Group from taking certain actions related to completing the pending transaction between Manor Care and a Carlyle... (PR Newswire)
Today in History Dec 19, 2007
On Dec. 18, 1944, in a pair of rulings, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the wartime relocation of Japanese-Americans (Korematsu v. United States), but also said undeniably loyal Americans of Japanese ancestry could not continue to be detained (Ex parte Endo). On this date. (Yahoo News)
Failed policy strong on sentiment Dec 18, 2007
In the Harvester Judgment (the correct name is Ex Parte H.V. McKay), Higgins was required to determine what constituted a "fair and reasonable" wage. He found that seven shillings a day met the criterion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Georgia Power rate hike decision comes Tuesday Dec 18, 2007
It also preceded the date when the PSC's new "ex parte" rules kicked in ... The deal was done two weeks before the ex parte ban took effect. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Click for Full Story Dec 18, 2007
Today's Highlight in History:On December 18, 1944, in a pair of rulings, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the wartime relocation of Japanese-Americans (Korematsu v. United States), but also said undeniably loyalAmericans of Japanese ancestry could not continue to be detained (Ex parte Endo). On This Date:In 1787, New Jersey became the third state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. (KWTX.com, TX)
Student may set legal precedent in RIAA case Dec 10, 2007
"If (the judge) issues a decision which recognizes the flaws in the RIAA's 'ex parte' evidence, I predict that it will have a tremendous impact nationwide," Beckerman said. Beckerman added if GW's subpoena was dismissed, it would impact the RIAA's entire campaign, both against college students and the general population. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
McDaniel to stay in Friendswood Dec 7, 2007
"They prefer ex parte communications, where they can go around the process - the manager, the mayor - and just wink at the rules, because they don't really apply to them because they're special. "Last time I checked, the U.S. Constitution recognizes no entitlement - for race, creed, color or length of tenure in a community. " McDaniel's review had been scheduled for a closed session at the Nov. 19 meeting, but just before that meeting commenced, he said he wanted it held in public. Normally,... (The Citizen - online, TX)
Ontario council OKs Pepsi deal Dec 5, 2007
Dominick, who had been negotiating with Pepsico for some time, declared ex parte contact, but said since the deal would not result in any financial gain to him, he would vote with the rest of the council on the sale. The council also unanimously approved two proposals to help another business: Flying W Aviation. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
What's at Stake in the Latest Guantanamo Bay Case? Dec 5, 2007
But what about Ex Parte Bollman's statement that habeas exists at the whim of Congress. The Court could circumvent this principle by holding that absent a statute vesting the power to grant writs of habeas corpus in the lower federal courts, individual Supreme Court Justices would necessarily have the power to grant such writs. (FindLaw)
Council to tackle expansion issues Dec 4, 2007
Dominick, who has been negotiating with Pepsico, declared ex parte contact, but said since the deal would not result in any financial gain to him, he will be voting with the rest of the council on the sale. The council is also scheduled to vote on two related proposals that would help another business: Flying W Aviation. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
A Recipe For Reining In Executive Power Dec 4, 2007
During the Civil War, Chief Justice Roger Taney wrote a furious opinion in Ex Parte Merryman (1861) assailing Abraham Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus ... In Ex Parte Milligan (1866), the Court echoed Taney, writing that if the president could "substitute military force for and to the exclusion of the laws, and punish all persons, as he thinks right and proper, without fixed or certain rules.... republican government is a failure, and there is an end of liberty regulated by law." With this... (CBS News)
TiVo Announces Results for Third Quarter Ended October 31, 2007 Nov 29, 2007
"In addition, as a result of our constructive conversations, TiVo and the cable industry have come to an agreement on a blue-print for a retail TiVo DVR using the cable industry's OpenCable Application Platform that will have full two-way cable service functionality. While the technical specifications are still being worked out, such a set-top box will mean TiVo subscribers will be able to get full access to cable VOD and other two-way cable services. This could also mean that a standalone TiVo... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Georgetown Partners Responds to Sirius-XM Filing with the FCC Nov 21, 2007
Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgetown Partners L.L.C., a minority-owned private equity firm, today responded to the joint filing by Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) dated November 13, 2007, in an ex parte submission to the FCC pointing out various disingenuous statements and inaccuracies in the Sirius-XM filing, including ... To: The Commission EX PARTE SUBMISSION OF GEORGETOWN PARTNERS L.L.C. INTRODUCTION ... (2) See... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Britney Spears Isn't Allowed To Drive With Her Children, Judge Rules: Report Nov 17, 2007
Gordon had originally decided that they would discuss a pending motion whether Spears would be permitted to drive the couple's children at the next scheduled hearing, on November 26, but Federline's attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan asked for the ex parte hearing because he argues that, despite this motion, she has continued to commit driving offenses. Spears is already awaiting a hearing for the of driving without a but after the last custody hearing on November 8, she was photographed and... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Britney Stripped of Driving Kids after Multiple Driving Debacles Nov 17, 2007
Attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan requested the ex parte hearing because of the many news reports involving driving incidents that show the minor children sitting in the back seat at the time when they occurred. Britney Spears and police have said her driving could be even more hazardous as paparazzi crowd around and distract her from the road. (Hollywood Today Newsmagazine)
Britney Spears' Bad Driving Is A 'Huge Problem' For Custody Case, Experts Say Nov 13, 2007
Commissioner Scott Gordon delayed ruling on that motion until November 26, but a source close to the situation told MTV News that a decision to hold an ex parte hearing on the matter will be under assessment once court is back in session on Tuesday; a hearing could be held as soon as Wednesday, pending notification of Spears' attorneys. Footage of Spears running a red light may also be subpoenaed to show the court, the source said. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Alleged secrets put biker trial on hold Nov 5, 2007
If any such ex parte hearings were held about the pickup, the prosecution asked the Supreme Court to reverse the rulings on the basis that such hearings were unauthorized and stop the secret hearings, according to documents ... Defendants have detailed their reasons for needing the testing and have done so ex parte and under seal because their work product and theory of defense are directly implicated, he wrote ... Regarding the ex parte mention of possibly moving the trial, the conversation was... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
U of Oregon fights RIAA subpoenas Nov 4, 2007
As a result the lawsuit and ex parte subpoena for the names. So what gives. (ZDNet)
Proposed Sirius-XM Merger Adverse to Public Interest, says Letter to FCC Nov 3, 2007
Written Ex Parte Presentation. Consolidated Application for Authority to Transfer Control of XMSatellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Multichannel Newswire Oct 31, 2007
In the Oct. 26 meetings, Roberts and his staff stressed that Americas cable industry is committed to OpenCable and that the technology has the support of leading consumer-electronics companies, according to a Comcast ex parte filing. The rare face-to-face between Roberts and Martin came after Time Warner Cable CEO Glenn Britt met with Martin and FCC commissioners Jonathan Adelstein and Michael Copps on Oct. 24, also to promote OpenCable over the consumer-electronics industrys rival... (Multichannel News)
Texas voters must make big choices Oct 27, 2007
Amendment 13 proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the denial of bail to a person who has been arrested for an offense involving family violence when the judge or magistrate has issued an emergency protective order, or the person is accused of violating an active protective order, including a temporary ex parte order. Amendment 15 is the constitutional amendment requiring the creation of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and authorizing the issuance of up to 3... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Former Co-Counsel Turn on Each Other in FedEx Fee Fight Oct 26, 2007
McCoy also alleges ex parte communications between Swanson and a recently terminated lawyer from McCoy's office; in his motion McCoy claims Swanson did not disclose the conversation promptly enough. Swanson declined to comment Thursday. (Law.com)
Verizon drop suit to change spectrum auction roles Oct 25, 2007
Under the FCC s rules, companies are supposed to submit ex parte filings disclosing the nature of these meetings; Frontline called Verizon s single-sentence filing an arrogant violation of the rules. Talkback - Add your opinion. (ZDNet)
More of this story Oct 18, 2007
Most Florida cities that have adopted a policy on ex parte communications have chosen the first option, he said. The city of Lakeland has adopted the second. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Stockton goes to bat for Franklin Oct 18, 2007
The ex parte hearing, however, was noted on the Superior Court's schedule. In what are considered the stiffest penalties ever levied against a high school sports program in state history, the Sac-Joaquin Section on Tuesday banned the Franklin football program from the playoffs for five years for recruiting teenagers from American Samoa. (Modesto Bee, CA)
N.Y. Lawyer Charged With Forging Judge's Name on Order Oct 16, 2007
"However, this action remained dormant and without any judicial intervention as the same was not initialized by the filing of a Request for Judicial Information until the interposition of this ex parte application for relief pursuant to CPLR 306-b on September 20, 2007.". ASSURANCES GIVEN. (Law.com)
Nigeria: London Court Freezes Ibori's Assets Again Oct 9, 2007
Responding to the new development last night, media Adviser to Ibori, Mr. Sheddy Ozoene, said: "It has come to our knowledge that the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) which brought the request for a restraining order on the assets of Chief James Ibori to the Southwalk Crown Court, has gone on appeal against the October 1 judgement of Judge Goymer, QC. This follows the order of the Court of Appeal Criminal Division which was made ex parte today"This is as expected, considering the massive blow... (allAfrica.com)
Paye/Tigar: New Form of State Oct 8, 2007
The Court refers to an earlier decision: the case Ex Parte Quirin ... In so doing, the Court reversed11 an earlier decision, the Ex Parte Milligan case12 from 1866, in which a northern civilian was accused of conspiracy and violation of the laws of war in aid of the Confederate Army ... In its decision of 2004, the Supreme Court confirms the reversal in jurisprudence made in the Ex Parte Quirin decision and authorizes the government to designate one of its own citizens as an enemy. (Zmag.org)
Terror suspect loses bid for bail Oct 7, 2007
The country's top judges ruled courts could no longer hear secret Crown intelligence in ex parte proceedings, where there has been no representation on the part of the defence. Parliamentarians were given a year's grace period to come up with fixes, but there has been no movement on a new law. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Google: Verizon Violated FCC Rules Oct 5, 2007
Google claims Verizon is lobbying the FCC to change spectrum access rules in ex parte meetings ... FCC rules allow for these ex parte meetings, but Google contended in an Oct. 1 filing with the FCC that Verizon is guilty of "improprieties" in reporting its ex parte communications with the FCC.. (eWeek)
US attorney raps Newton judge's ruling that reduces sentence for drug convict Oct 4, 2007
They said Flaherty then appealed to Moriarty during an ex parte hearing, with no prosecutors present. Flaherty disputed that, saying that a Norfolk County prosecutor was present before Moriarty. (Boston Globe)
Calif. Judge Tossed Out for Delay, Neglect Oct 4, 2007
Spitzer, a 17-year veteran of the Riverside courts, was charged with eight counts of judicial misconduct stemming from accusations that he backdated court orders, failed to dispose of cases promptly, filed "at least" 70 false salary affidavits and conducted improper ex parte conversations. The judge's courtroom and chambers were routinely "in shambles," and because files were "strewn about without any discernible organization," they were often lost or misplaced, the commission found. (Law.com)
Moberly Police Notes Oct 2, 2007
In the 300 block of S. Morley, police arrested a 21-year-old male on a charge of violation of an ex parte order. He was later released after posting the required bond of 4,500. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Presumed toxic dangers overblown, official says Oct 2, 2007
In a memo, Radcliff said that Gillespies actions resulted in an inappropriate ex parte communication. . (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
The Daily Break Oct 2, 2007
Ex parte (from a biased viewpoint): a soire thrown to celebrate the finalization of your divorce. Disgorge (to vomit): to fill a canyon with cement. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Rival Asks FCC to Sanction Verizon Oct 1, 2007
Under the FCC's so-called ex parte rules, companies meeting or communicating with the FCC during an ongoing proceeding are required to disclose a description of those communications to other interested parties ... The one-page Verizon ex parte letter on the Sept. 17 meeting, filed Sept. 19, provides the names and titles of three Verizon executives who met with Martin and three staff members ... The FCC rule on ex parte communications says that "oral presentations must contain a summary of the... (PC World)
Kalukundi copper/cobalt swindle reversed? Sep 15, 2007
The record shows that in February this year, Africo learned that one of its former employees in the DRC, Alejandro Berardone, had ex parte - secretly - obtained a default judgement against Africo for payment of employment-related damages to the tune of US$3m. As a matter of fact, however, the judgment was made in September 2006. (Mineweb)
Associated companies: Making sense of the control tests By Nichola Ross Martin Sep 14, 2007
NewfieldsThe leading tax case on the topic of associated companies is R v CIR ex parte Newfield Developments Ltd,, which went all the way to the House of Lords ... The associated company rules cast the net very wide, but what is actually meant by that comment very wide, which comes from R v CIR ex parte Newfield Developments Ltd, is the fact that s.416(2) lists various mutually exclusive tests so that you may have different groups of persons controlling a company; one group according to... (Accounting Web, UK)
High-Stakes Patent Battle Banks on New Litigation Tool Sep 12, 2007
The inter partes process was created by Congress, and distinguishes itself from the traditional ex parte re-examination process because it allows for substantially more input from non-patent holders. When inter partes re-exams first began, many in the IP community were wary, attorneys say. (Law.com)
Jinggoy: Erap to be convicted Sep 11, 2007
Avila, who filed a six-page Supplemental Manifestation with Very Urgent and Ex Parte Motion to Recall Notice of Promulgation, said judgment without the subject evidence being considered will not benefit the people at large. Apply for pardon. (ABS CBN News)
Whatever Happened to Net Neutrality? Sep 10, 2007
The U.S. Department of Justice has weighed in on the debate on Net Neutrality, having last week filed an ex parte brief to the Federal Communications Commission concerning prospective laws governing traffic on the Internet. While Senators Byron Dorgan, Democrat from North Dakota, and Olympia Snowe, Republican of Maine, in May, the bill has not come out of committee and the FCC seems to be in no big hurry to encourage Congress to legislate on the matter or to make rulings of its own that might... (IT Jungle)
FCC leaves U.S. public in the dark Sep 6, 2007
Through the comment cycle and the ex parte process, members of the public are able to participate in and have access to information regarding pending items. The agency's ex parte rules require that communications with agency personnel regarding issues before the commission be made public. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
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Attorneys representing 1,000 Friends of Kauai, a local environmental group, yesterday filed an ex parte motion in Hawaii Fifth Circuit Court in Honolulu for a temporary restraining order to block the Hawaii Superferry from Nawiliwili Harbor. The combined 30-page document seeks a permanent injunction against the new 836-passenger, 282-car inter-island vessel. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Former FCC Officials Raise Questions Over Agency's Openness Sep 5, 2007
"The FCC's procedures balance the need for deliberation and the open and candid exchange of ideas and information with conducting its business in an open and transparent fashion. Through the comment cycle and the ex parte process, members of the public are able to participate in and have access to information regarding pending items.". The agency's ex parte rules require that communications with agency personnel regarding issues before the commission be made public. (Fox News -- Politics)
Special Interests At Play In KeySpan Deal? Aug 30, 2007
" Citing other "allegations of illegal lobbying of the PSC," Alessi said he plans to submit legislation to reform the PSC. "We're open and transparent," replied Anne Dalton, spokesperson for the PSC. "Ex parte rules do not apply to the PSC." "They're saying it's not against PSC rules, but those rules are going to change," Alessi contended. "This whole process has been called into question. " As previously reported in Suffolk Life, National Grid's acquisition of KeySpan is valued at approximately... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Sullivan Co. man faces molestation charge from 1999 incident Aug 25, 2007
Just before his arrest for a probation violation, Cassity's wife, Bobbi, filed for and received an Ex Parte protection order. Associate Court Judge Kristie Swaim issued the Ex Parte June 18. (Kirksville Daily Express, MO)
Michael Vick; Clark Atlanta; Grady Aug 24, 2007
The problem with the ex parte rule the Public Service Commission adopted this week is that it fails to include interest groups, such as the American Association of Retired Persons, the Sierra Club and others with an agenda. The rule prohibits private conversation between commissioners and utility representatives after evidence is heard. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Anti-Casino Groups Call for Probe of Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Aug 23, 2007
The complaint also alleged that Decker and O'Connor had ex parte contacts while Decker was on the board ... There was never, however, any ex parte communication, he said. (Law.com)
Public Service Commission joins 21st century Aug 22, 2007
In passing what is known as an "ex parte rule," the commission takes an important step toward reining in utility lobbyists and others who often seek to influence PSC decisions through backroom wheeling and dealing. The newly minted ex parte rule is admittedly imperfect; it prohibits private conversations only after commissioners and staff have heard all public evidence in a case and have begun formal deliberations ... A more effective measure would have sought to prohibit ex parte communications... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
PSC bans secret meetings with utilities Aug 22, 2007
Commissioners Angela Speir, Doug Everett, Robert Baker and Chuck Eaton approved the rule limiting so-called ex parte conversations ... Wise did not respond to her remark, but his office later said that his letter was not intended to delay the ex parte vote and was targeted at decisions where Robert Baker was likely to be the swing vote ... Baker, who has pushed for ex parte restrictions for years, also praised the rule. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
