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Case TitleINSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC REPRESENTATION v. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2007cv02092
Date Filed2007-11-16
Date Closed2008-07-09
JudgeJudge James Robertson
PlaintiffINSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC REPRESENTATION
Case DescriptionThe Institute for Public Representation submitted a FOIA request to the Federal Communications Commission for records concerning the localism initiatives or media ownership rules. The agency responded by disclosing some records, but indicated that it was withholding 1400 pages under Exemption 4 (confidential business information) and Exemption 5 (privileges). IPR filed an administrative appeal, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, IPR filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
DefendantBIA FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.
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2007-11-161COMPLAINT against FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ( Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 4616008405) filed by INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC REPRESENTATION. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(lc, ) (Entered: 11/21/2007)
2007-11-16SUMMONS (3) Issued as to FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (lc, ) (Entered: 11/21/2007)
2007-12-032NOTICE of Appearance by Judith A. Kidwell on behalf of FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (Kidwell, Judith) (Entered: 12/03/2007)
2007-12-033Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Other Response by FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (Kidwell, Judith) (Entered: 12/03/2007)
2007-12-04MINUTE ORDER granting defendant's motion for extension of time 3 to January 31, 2008. Signed by Judge James Robertson on December 4, 2007. (MT) (Entered: 12/04/2007)
2008-01-314ANSWER to Complaint by FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. Related document: 1 Complaint filed by INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC REPRESENTATION.(Kidwell, Judith) (Entered: 01/31/2008)
2008-02-195MOTION for Vaughn Index by INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC REPRESENTATION (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Law, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Vladeck, David) (Entered: 02/19/2008)
2008-02-286ORDER that defendant, within 30 days from the date of this order, file a dispositive motion or, in the alternative, a document production schedule. Signed by Judge James Robertson on February 28, 2008. (MT) (Entered: 02/28/2008)
2008-03-267MOTION for Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motion by FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (Kidwell, Judith) (Entered: 03/26/2008)
2008-04-01MINUTE ORDER granting defendant's motion for extension of time 7 to April 30, 2008. Signed by Judge James Robertson on April 1, 2008. (MT) (Entered: 04/01/2008)
2008-04-298Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motion by FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (Kidwell, Judith) (Entered: 04/29/2008)
2008-05-01MINUTE ORDER granting defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time 8 to May 5, 2008. Signed by Judge James Robertson on May 1, 2008. (MT) (Entered: 05/01/2008)
2008-05-059Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motion by FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (Kidwell, Judith) (Entered: 05/05/2008)
2008-05-06MINUTE ORDER granting defendant's motion for extension of time 9 to May 9, 2008. Signed by Judge James Robertson on May 6, 2008. (MT) (Entered: 05/06/2008)
2008-05-0910MOTION for Summary Judgment by FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Kidwell, Judith) (Entered: 05/09/2008)
2008-05-2011Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment by INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC REPRESENTATION (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vladeck, David) (Entered: 05/20/2008)
2008-05-21MINUTE ORDER granting plaintiff's unopposed motion for extension of time 11 to June 20, 2008. Signed by Judge James Robertson on May 21, 2008. (MT) (Entered: 05/21/2008)
2008-05-3012MOTION to Intervene as Defendant by BIA FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Answer, # 3 Certificate of Disclosure)(tg, ) (Entered: 06/03/2008)
2008-06-11MINUTE ORDER granting movant BIA Financial Network, Inc.'s motion to intervene as a defendant 12 . Signed by Judge James Robertson on June 11, 2008. (MT) (Entered: 06/11/2008)
2008-06-1113ANSWER to 1 Complaint by BIA FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.. Related document: 1 Complaint filed by INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC REPRESENTATION.(nmw, ) (Entered: 06/12/2008)
2008-06-1114LCvR 7.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by BIA FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. (nmw, ) (Entered: 06/12/2008)
2008-06-1215MOTION for Summary Judgment by BIA FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Mem. P&A in Support of SJ Motion, # 2 Statement of Facts Material Facts...No Genuine Issue, # 3 Declaration Mark R. Fratrik Declaration, # 4 Text of Proposed Order Granting SJ Motion, # 5 Certificate of Service)(Korns, John) (Entered: 06/12/2008)
2008-06-1916MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC REPRESENTATION (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order for Extension of Time)(Vladeck, David) (Entered: 06/19/2008)
2008-06-20MINUTE ORDER granting plaintiff's motion for extension of time 16 to July 11, 2008. Signed by Judge James Robertson on June 20, 2008. (MT) (Entered: 06/20/2008)
2008-07-0917STIPULATION of Dismissal by INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC REPRESENTATION. (Vladeck, David) (Entered: 07/09/2008)
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