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Exhibit	Instrument	Issuer	Jurisdiction	Issued	Quarters	Limitations	Grade
Ex. MET-STL-095	Judgment in Robinson et al. v. Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (Cole County Cir. Ct. Nov. 22, 2021) (secondary-source record) [POST-PERIOD]Missouri judge: local COVID orders issued by health officials violated the Missouri Constitution (Missouri Independent, Nov. 23, 2021)	Circuit Judge Daniel Green (judgment of Nov. 22, 2021), as reported by the Missouri Independent	Cole County Circuit Court, Missouri (statewide effect on local health orders)Court	Nov. 22, 2021		Other	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. DUT-CA-020	Opinion: Kuciemba v. Victory Woodworks, Inc., No. S274191 (Cal. July 6, 2023), 14 Cal.5th 993Kuciemba v. Victory Woodworks: employers 'allowed to continue operations during this time were subject to strict regulations designed to…	Supreme Court of California (Corrigan, J., for a unanimous court)	CaliforniaCourt	July 6, 2023		Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-IN-009	Order on Motion to Remand and Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief, Bar Indy LLC v. City of Indianapolis, No. 1:20-cv-02482-JMS-DML, Doc. 33 (S.D. Ind. Dec. 22, 2020) (43 pages)Federal decision holding that the Marion County health officer acted within the authority of Ind. Code 16-20-1-24 in closing and restricting…	Chief Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson, U.S. District Court, S.D. Ind.	Indiana (United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division, applying Indiana law)Court	Dec. 22, 2020	2020 Q4	Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capCurfew and hoursAlcohol and bars	Primary source read
Ex. SD-048	Amended Standing Order CIV 20-4 Regarding Declaration of Public Health Emergency in Minnehaha CountyStanding Order Regarding Declaration of Public Health Emergency in Minnehaha County	Presiding Judge Robin J. Houwman; approved by the Supreme Court (Gilbertson, C.J.) April 14, 2020	Second Judicial Circuit (Minnehaha County)Court	Apr. 14, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Face-covering requirementCourts and public offices	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-NM-012	Grisham v. Reeb, 2021-NMSC-006, 480 P.3d 852, No. S-1-SC-38336 (N.M. Nov. 5, 2020)Opinion holding that the Legislature empowered the Governor and Secretary of Health to enforce public health emergency orders restricting…	Supreme Court of New Mexico (Vigil, J., for a unanimous Court)	New MexicoCourt	Nov. 5, 2020	2020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-NM-013	Lujan Grisham v. Romero, 2021-NMSC-009, 483 P.3d 545, No. S-1-SC-38396 (N.M. Feb. 15, 2021)Opinion holding that the Governor and Secretary of Health are authorized to restrict or close businesses when necessary for the protection…	Supreme Court of New Mexico	New MexicoCourt	Feb. 15, 2021	2021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-NM-014	Legacy Church, Inc. v. Kunkel, No. CIV 20-0327 JB/SCY, Memorandum Opinion and Order, Doc. 80 (D.N.M. July 13, 2020)Memorandum opinion denying a preliminary injunction against the Secretary of Health's public health orders and holding the orders neutral…	United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Browning, J.)	New Mexico (federal district court)Court	July 13, 2020	2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capEvents and venues	Primary source read
Ex. MT-056	Order, In the Matter of the Statewide Response by Montana State Courts to the COVID-19 Public Health EmergencyIn the Matter of the Statewide Response by Montana State Courts to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency - Order	Supreme Court of the State of Montana (by the Chief Justice)	Montana (statewide judiciary)Court	Mar. 27, 2020	2020 Q2	Gathering capCourts and public offices	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-MO-014	SH3 Health Consulting, LLC v. Page, No. 4:20-cv-00605-SRC, Doc. 27 (E.D. Mo. May 8, 2020) (Memorandum and Order denying temporary restraining order), reported at 459 F. Supp. 3d 1212SH3 Health Consulting, LLC, et al. v. St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page, et al.: Memorandum and Order	United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (Clark, J.)	Missouri (Eastern District of Missouri; St. Louis City and St. Louis County orders)Court	May 8, 2020	2020 Q2	Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capStanding duty	Primary source read
Ex. WI-024	Becker v. Dane County, 2022 WI 63, Nos. 2021AP1343 & 2021AP1382, ¶¶ 1-2Wis. Stat. § 252.03 authorizes local health officers to issue enforceable public health orders; Dane County Ordinance § 46.40 (civil…	Wisconsin Supreme Court	WisconsinCourt	July 8, 2022	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Other	Primary source read
Ex. MD-091	Ninth Administrative Order Clarifying COVID-19 Health Measures in Courthouses and Judicial Branch Facilities (Aug. 6, 2021, effective Aug. 9, 2021): masks in courthouses in substantial or high transmission jurisdictionsNinth Administrative Order Clarifying COVID-19 Health Measures in Courthouses and Judicial Branch Facilities	Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera, Court of Appeals of Maryland	MarylandCourt	Aug. 6, 2021	2021 Q3	Face-covering requirementCourts and public offices	Primary source read
Ex. MET-CMH-001	Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency, No. 20MS000156Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency	Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (Hon. Stephen L. McIntosh, Administrative Judge)	Franklin County, OhioCourt	Mar. 13, 2020	2020 Q2	Gathering capCourts and public offices	Primary source read
Ex. MET-HOU-050	Harris County District Courts Inclement Weather, Emergency, and Public Health Scheduling ProceduresInclement Weather, Emergency, and Public Health Scheduling Procedures	Harris County Board of District Judges	Harris County, Texas (district courts)Court	July 24, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4	Courts and public offices	Primary source read
Ex. MET-SEA-045	Emergency Order #1: Order on Expanded Criteria for Excusing Jurors Based upon Public Health Emergency (Cause No. 20-2-05474-2)Emergency Order #1, Order on Expanded Criteria for Excusing Jurors Based upon Public Health Emergency	Pierce County Superior Court (Presiding Judge)	Pierce County Superior Court, WashingtonCourt	Mar. 12, 2020	2020 Q2	Gathering capCourts and public offices	Primary source read
Ex. NM-025	Supreme Court Order No. 20-8500-025 with attached New Mexico Judiciary Public Health Emergency Protocols (Emergency Court Protocols Nos. 1-3)In the Matter of the Safe and Effective Administration of the New Mexico Judiciary During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency	Supreme Court of New Mexico	New MexicoCourt	July 6, 2020	2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Telework mandateGathering capFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineCourts and public officesWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. PA-045	Corman v. Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, No. 83 MAP 2021 (Pa. Dec. 23, 2021) (opinion following the per curiam affirmance of Dec. 10, 2021)Corman v. Beam, Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health - Opinion	Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (Middle District), J-86-2021	PennsylvaniaCourt	Dec. 23, 2021	2021 Q3	Other	Primary source read
Ex. VT-060	Administrative Directive No. PG-13, Health Screening and Safety Protocols for All Vermont Courthouses and Judiciary Facilities During the Judicial Emergency (amended March 8, July 1, July 6 and September 1, 2021)Courthouse health screening, universal visitor masking, distancing, denial of entry, employee protocols	State Court Administrator	VermontCourt	Sept. 1, 2021	2021 Q3	Face-covering requirementCourts and public officesWorkplace rulesVaccination or testing	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-FED-LANDS-SCIENCE-COURTS-018	Press release: Court Standards and Protocols to Protect Public Health; summary of D.C. courthouse protocols (Oct. 5, 2021)Press Release: health protocols and courthouse access for in-person proceedings	United States Tax Court	United States Tax CourtCourt	Oct. 5, 2021		Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitFace-covering requirementCourts and public officesVaccination or testing	Primary source read
Ex. DUT-OR-017	JGB Enterprises, LLC v. Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, 325 Or App 326, 529 P3d 262 (Apr. 19, 2023) (A176066): judicial review affirming a default order suspending a Lane County saloon's liquor license for 38 days for violating EO 20-66 and OHA guidance 'that qualified as public health laws' during Extreme Risk (Jan. 4-Feb. 20, 2021)JGB Enterprises, LLC, dba Twisted River Saloon, Petitioner, v. Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, Respondent	Oregon Court of Appeals	OregonCourt	Apr. 19, 2023	2021 Q1	Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirementOther	Primary source read
Ex. MET-CMH-008	Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency (Second General Order), No. 20MS000159Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency	Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (McIntosh, Adm. J.)	Franklin County, OhioCourt	Mar. 20, 2020	2020 Q2	Gathering capCourts and public officesOther	Primary source read
Ex. MET-CMH-012	Third General Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency, No. 20MS000168Third General Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency	Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (McIntosh, Adm. J.)	Franklin County, OhioCourt	Apr. 3, 2020	2020 Q2	Gathering capCourts and public officesOther	Primary source read
Ex. MET-CMH-013	Fourth General Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency, No. 20MS000198Fourth General Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency	Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (McIntosh, Adm. J.)	Franklin County, OhioCourt	May 19, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Gathering capFace-covering requirementCourts and public offices	Primary source read
Ex. MET-CMH-024	Fifth General Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency, No. 20MS000283Fifth General Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency	Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (McIntosh, Adm. J.)	Franklin County, OhioCourt	July 23, 2020	2020 Q32020 Q4	Gathering capFace-covering requirementCourts and public offices	Primary source read
Ex. MET-CMH-030	Sixth General Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency, No. 20MS000603Sixth General Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency	Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (McIntosh, Adm. J.)	Franklin County, OhioCourt	Nov. 10, 2020	2020 Q42021 Q1	Gathering capFace-covering requirementCourts and public offices	Primary source read
Ex. MET-CMH-034	Eighth General Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency, No. 21MS000059Eighth General Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency	Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (McIntosh, Adm. J.)	Franklin County, OhioCourt	Jan. 21, 2021	2021 Q1	Gathering capFace-covering requirementCourts and public offices	Primary source read

Circuit Judge Daniel Green (judgment of Nov. 22, 2021), as reported by the Missouri Independent, Judgment in Robinson et al. v. Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (Cole County Cir. Ct. Nov. 22, 2021) (secondary-source record) [POST-PERIOD] (Ex. MET-STL-095)
Supreme Court of California (Corrigan, J., for a unanimous court), Opinion: Kuciemba v. Victory Woodworks, Inc., No. S274191 (Cal. July 6, 2023), 14 Cal.5th 993 (Ex. DUT-CA-020)
Chief Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson, U.S. District Court, S.D. Ind, Order on Motion to Remand and Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief, Bar Indy LLC v. City of Indianapolis, No. 1:20-cv-02482-JMS-DML, Doc. 33 (S.D. Ind. Dec. 22, 2020) (43 pages) (Ex. DUT-IN-009)
Presiding Judge Robin J. Houwman; approved by the Supreme Court (Gilbertson, C.J.) April 14, 2020, Amended Standing Order CIV 20-4 Regarding Declaration of Public Health Emergency in Minnehaha County (Apr. 14, 2020) (Ex. SD-048)
Supreme Court of New Mexico (Vigil, J., for a unanimous Court), Grisham v. Reeb, 2021-NMSC-006, 480 P.3d 852, No. S-1-SC-38336 (N.M. Nov. 5, 2020) (standing) (Ex. DUT-NM-012)
Supreme Court of New Mexico, Lujan Grisham v. Romero, 2021-NMSC-009, 483 P.3d 545, No. S-1-SC-38396 (N.M. Feb. 15, 2021) (standing) (Ex. DUT-NM-013)
United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Browning, J.), Legacy Church, Inc. v. Kunkel, No. CIV 20-0327 JB/SCY, Memorandum Opinion and Order, Doc. 80 (D.N.M. July 13, 2020) (standing) (Ex. DUT-NM-014)
Supreme Court of the State of Montana (by the Chief Justice), Order, In the Matter of the Statewide Response by Montana State Courts to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (Mar. 27, 2020) (Ex. MT-056)
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (Clark, J.), SH3 Health Consulting, LLC v. Page, No. 4:20-cv-00605-SRC, Doc. 27 (E.D. Mo. May 8, 2020) (Memorandum and Order denying temporary restraining order), reported at 459 F. Supp. 3d 1212 (Ex. DUT-MO-014)
Wisconsin Supreme Court, Becker v. Dane County, 2022 WI 63, Nos. 2021AP1343 & 2021AP1382, ¶¶ 1-2 (July 8, 2022) (Ex. WI-024)
Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera, Court of Appeals of Maryland, Ninth Administrative Order Clarifying COVID-19 Health Measures in Courthouses and Judicial Branch Facilities (Aug. 6, 2021, effective Aug. 9, 2021): masks in courthouses in substantial or high transmission jurisdictions (Ex. MD-091)
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (Hon. Stephen L. McIntosh, Administrative Judge), Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency, No. 20MS000156 (Mar. 13, 2020) (Ex. MET-CMH-001)
Harris County Board of District Judges, Harris County District Courts Inclement Weather, Emergency, and Public Health Scheduling Procedures (July 24, 2020) (Ex. MET-HOU-050)
Pierce County Superior Court (Presiding Judge), Emergency Order #1: Order on Expanded Criteria for Excusing Jurors Based upon Public Health Emergency (Cause No. 20-2-05474-2) (Mar. 12, 2020) (Ex. MET-SEA-045)
Supreme Court of New Mexico, Supreme Court Order No. 20-8500-025 with attached New Mexico Judiciary Public Health Emergency Protocols (Emergency Court Protocols Nos. 1-3) (July 6, 2020) (Ex. NM-025)
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (Middle District), J-86-2021, Corman v. Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, No. 83 MAP 2021 (Pa. Dec. 23, 2021) (opinion following the per curiam affirmance of Dec. 10, 2021) (Ex. PA-045)
State Court Administrator, Administrative Directive No. PG-13, Health Screening and Safety Protocols for All Vermont Courthouses and Judiciary Facilities During the Judicial Emergency (amended March 8, July 1, July 6 and September 1, 2021) (Sept. 1, 2021) (Ex. VT-060)
United States Tax Court, Press release: Court Standards and Protocols to Protect Public Health; summary of D.C. courthouse protocols (Oct. 5, 2021) (Ex. AGY-FED-LANDS-SCIENCE-COURTS-018)
Oregon Court of Appeals, JGB Enterprises, LLC v. Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, 325 Or App 326, 529 P3d 262 (Apr. 19, 2023) (A176066): judicial review affirming a default order suspending a Lane County saloon's liquor license for 38 days for violating EO 20-66 and OHA guidance 'that qualified as public health laws' during Extreme Risk (Jan. 4-Feb. 20, 2021) (Ex. DUT-OR-017)
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (McIntosh, Adm. J.), Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency (Second General Order), No. 20MS000159 (Mar. 20, 2020) (Ex. MET-CMH-008)
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (McIntosh, Adm. J.), Third General Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency, No. 20MS000168 (Apr. 3, 2020) (Ex. MET-CMH-012)
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (McIntosh, Adm. J.), Fourth General Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency, No. 20MS000198 (May 19, 2020) (Ex. MET-CMH-013)
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (McIntosh, Adm. J.), Fifth General Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency, No. 20MS000283 (July 23, 2020) (Ex. MET-CMH-024)
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (McIntosh, Adm. J.), Sixth General Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency, No. 20MS000603 (Nov. 10, 2020) (Ex. MET-CMH-030)
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (McIntosh, Adm. J.), Eighth General Order in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Emergency, No. 21MS000059 (Jan. 21, 2021) (Ex. MET-CMH-034)

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