1:23-mc-91425 In RE: Multi-District PACER Exemption for Professor Alexander Zentefis, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University
Case Summary
This case duplicates the matter involving Professor Alexander Zentefis's motion for exemption from PACER fees. The court's order addresses the eligibility for fee waiver in accessing electronic court documents across multiple districts. The ruling is significant for facilitating academic research by potentially reducing financial barriers to accessing court records. It underscores the court's role in balancing public access with administrative cost recovery.
Stage
Court order issued
Timeline
1 event
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1 article
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Key Issues
- • PACER fee exemption
- • Electronic court records access
- • Multi-district litigation
- • Academic research
Case Timeline
1 event1:23-mc-91425 In RE: Multi-District PACER Exemption for Professor Alexander Zentefis, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University
The court issued an order regarding Professor Alexander Zentefis's request to be exempted from paying PACER fees, which are charges for accessing federal court documents online. This decision determines whether the professor can access these documents without cost, which can impact his research and academic work. It matters because fee exemptions help facilitate public access to court information for educational and research purposes.