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Case TitleJudicial Watch, Inc. v. Rossotti, et al
DistrictDistrict of Maryland
CityBaltimore
Case Number1:2001cv02672
Date Filed2001-09-06
Date Closed2002-12-16
JudgeJudge William M Nickerson
PlaintiffJudicial Watch, Inc.
DefendantCharles O. Rossotti
TERMINATED: 04/24/2002
DefendantUnited States of America
DefendantDonna Dorsey
TERMINATED: 04/24/2002
DefendantM. Peter Breslan
TERMINATED: 04/24/2002
DefendantWayne Hampel
TERMINATED: 04/24/2002
DefendantSteven T. Miller
TERMINATED: 04/24/2002
DefendantDepartment of the Treasury
DefendantThe Internal Revenue Service
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2001-09-061COMPLAINT and Exhibits A thru M filed; FILING FEE $ 150.00 RECEIPT # 1178762 (ljs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/07/2001)
2001-09-062MOTION with memorandum in support by Judical Watch, Inc. to Seal Record (ljs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/07/2001)
2001-09-073SUMMONS (60 days) issued for Charles O. Rossotti, USA, Donna Dorsey, M. Peter Breslan, Wayne Hampel, Steven T. Miller (ljs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/07/2001)
2001-12-214MEMORANDUM by USA, et al in opposition to [2-1] motion to Seal Record by Judical Watch, Inc. (c/s) (cag, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/21/2001)
2001-12-315MOTION with memorandum in support by Judicial Watch, Inc. to Show Cause and exhibits 1-3. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/02/2002)
2002-01-086MEMORANDUM by Charles O. Rossotti, USA, Donna Dorsey, M. Peter Breslan, Wayne Hampel, Steven T. Miller in opposition to [5-1] motion to Show Cause by Judicial Watch, Inc. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/08/2002)
2002-01-117AMENDED COMPLAINT by Judicial Watch, Inc. , (Answer due 1/21/02 for Steven T. Miller, for Wayne Hampel, for M. Peter Breslan, for Donna Dorsey, for USA, for Charles O. Rossotti ) amending [1-1] complaint against Department of the, Internal Revenue and exhibits A-J. (c/s) (file separately) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/11/2002)
2002-01-228REPLY Brief in further support by Judicial Watch, Inc. to response to [5-1] motion to Show Cause by Judicial Watch, Inc. and exhibits A,B and C. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/22/2002)
2002-01-239MEMORANDUM OPINION ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 1/23/02) (microfimed 1/23/02) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/23/2002)
2002-01-2310ORDER denying [2-1] motion of plaintiff to Seal Record denying [5-1] motion of plaintiff to Show Cause; and that this action shall remain Sealed for 15 days to allow plaintiff the opportunity to appeal this decision, should it be determined that such an interlocutory appeal is permissible. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 1/23/02) (c/m 1/23/02) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/23/2002)
2002-01-3011MOTION with memorandum in support by Judicial Watch, Inc. to Stay , or enjoin enforcement of administrative summons and request for oral argument and exhibits 1-5. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/30/2002)
2002-01-3112SUMMONS(ES) issued (60 days) for Department of the Treasury and , Internal Revenue Service. (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/31/2002)
2002-02-0413MOTION with memorandum in support by Department of the, Internal Revenue to Dismiss defendants Charles O. Rossotti, Donna Dorsey, M. Peter Breslan, Wayne Hampel, Steven Miller (Individual Defendants) (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/04/2002)
2002-02-0614MOTION with memorandum in support by Judicial Watch, Inc. to Extend Stay Pending Appeal with Request for Oral Argument and exhibits 1 & 2 with proposed order attached. (c/s) (ko, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 02/08/2002 (Entered: 02/07/2002)
2002-02-0615INTERLOCUTORY NOTICE OF APPEAL by Judicial Watch, Inc. . Fee Status: (Filing Fee Paid) (c/s) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/07/2002)
2002-02-07Notice of appeal and certified copy of docket to USCA: [15-1] appeal by Judicial Watch, Inc. (c/m) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/07/2002)
2002-02-0816ORDER granting [14-1] Plaintiff's motion to Extend Stay Pending Appeal and further Ordering that the record remain sealed until Plaintiff's appeal has been ruled upon by the Fourth Circuit. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 2/7/02) (c/m & USCA 2/8/02 ko) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/08/2002)
2002-02-1517MEMORANDUM by USA, Charles O. Rossotti et al in opposition to [11-1] motion to Stay or [11-2] motion enjoin enforcement of administrative summons by Judicial Watch, Inc. (c/s) (jnl, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/15/2002)
2002-02-1918CONSENT MOTION by Judicial Watch, Inc. to Extend Time within which to file oppositionto motion to dismiss (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/19/2002)
2002-02-1919ORDER granting [18-1] motion of plaintiff to Extend Time within which to file opposition to motion to dismiss is extended to March 4, 2002. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 2/19/02) (c/m 2/19/02 sf) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/19/2002)
2002-02-25USCA Case Number Re: [15-1] appeal by Judicial Watch, Inc. USCA NUMBER: 02-1195 (Case Manager: Mike Radday) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/26/2002)
2002-02-2620Certificate of Clerk certifying record as complete for appeal purposes for [15-1] appeal by Judicial Watch, Inc. (c/m) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/26/2002)
2002-02-2821REPLY by Judicial Watch, Inc. to response to [11-1] motion to Stay by Judicial Watch, Inc., [11-2] motion enjoin enforcement of administrative summons by Judicial Watch, Inc. and attachments. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/01/2002)
2002-03-0422CONSENT MOTION by Judicial Watch, Inc. to Extend Time to file opposition to motion to dismiss (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/04/2002)
2002-03-0523ORDER granting [22-1] motion of plaintiff to Extend Time to file opposition to motion to dismiss is extended to March 6, 2002. ( signed by Judge William Nickerson 3/5/02) (c/m 3/5/02) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/05/2002)
2002-03-0624MEMORANDUM by Judicial Watch, Inc. in opposition to [13-1] motion to Dismiss defendants Charles O. Rossotti, Donna Dorsey, M. Peter Breslan, Wayne Hampel, Steven Miller (Individual Defendants) by Internal Revenue, Department of the (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/07/2002)
2002-03-2025REPLY Memorandum in support by International Revenue, Department of the, Charles O. Rossotti, Donna Dorsey, M. Peter Breslan, Wayne Hampel, Steven T. Miller to response to [13-1] motion to Dismiss defendants Charles O. Rossotti, Donna Dorsey, M. Peter Breslan, Wayne Hampel, Steven Miller (Individual Defendants) by Internal Revenue, Department of the (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 03/20/2002 (Entered: 03/20/2002)
2002-03-2726STATUS REPORT by Judicial Watch, Inc. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/27/2002)
2002-03-2727MEMORANDUM OPINION ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 3/27/02) (c/m 3/27/02) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/27/2002)
2002-03-2728ORDER denying [11-1] motion of plaintiffs to Stay, denying [11-2] motion of plaintiffs enjoin enforcement of administrative summons granting motion of defendants to Dismiss defendants Charles O. Rossotti, Donna Dorsey, M. Peter Breslan, Wayne Hampel, Steven Miller (Individual Defendants) ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 3/27/02) (c/m 3/27/02) (slf, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 03/27/2002 (Entered: 03/27/2002)
2002-03-2729ORDER of the USCA DENYING Plaintiff's motion to seal Fourth Circuit file. (c/s) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/27/2002)
2002-03-2730ORDER, that this case remain under seal, and will continue to remain under seal until the Fourth Circuit decides the merits of Plaintiff's appeal of the sealing issue, as directed in my order of February 7, 2002 as therein set forth. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 3/27/02 ) (fax by chambers) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/28/2002)
2002-04-0131ANSWER by Department of the, Internal Revenue to amended complaint (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/01/2002)
2002-04-0232STATUS REPORT by Judicial Watch, Inc. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/02/2002)
2002-04-1233CONSENT MOTION with memorandum in support by Judicial Watch, Inc. to direct entry of a final Judgment pursuant to Rule 54 (b) (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/15/2002)
2002-04-1234NOTICE OF APPEAL by Judicial Watch, Inc. . Fee Status: (Filing Fee Paid) (c/m: D. Barmak and S. Gibson) (c/s) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/15/2002)
2002-04-15Notice of appeal and certified copy of docket to USCA: [34-1] appeal by Judicial Watch, Inc. (c/m) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/15/2002)
2002-04-1535ORDER of the USCA DENYING Plaintiff's petition for rehearing and rehearing en banc. (c/s) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/15/2002)
2002-04-2236LINE by Charles O. Rossotti, USA et al RE: Notice of appeal (c/s) (jnl, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/22/2002)
2002-04-2337ORDER granting [33-1] motion of plaintiff to direct entry of a final Judgment pursuant to Rule 54 (b). That this Court's order of 3/27/02, grants the motion to dismiss Counts I, II, and III of the Amended Complaint as to defendants Rossotti, Dorsey, Breslan, Hampel and Miller is a Final Judgment; that final judgment is Entered in favor of defendants Rossotti, Dorsey, Breslan, Hampel and Miller on all claims against them. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 4/23/02) (c/i & microfilmed 4/24/02) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/24/2002)
2002-04-2538INTERLOCUTORY NOTICE OF APPEAL by Judicial Watch, Inc. . Fee Status: (Filing Fee Paid) (c/m: D. Marmak and S. Gibson) (c/s) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/26/2002)
2002-04-26INTERLOCUTORY Notice of appeal and certified copy of docket to USCA: [38-1] appeal by Judicial Watch, Inc. (c/m) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/26/2002)
2002-04-2639ORDER DIRECTING the interlocutory notice to appeal of Judicial Watch, Inc. and any transcripts which may be ordered for the purposes of appeal are excepted from this Order and will be transmitted to the USCA together with a copy of this Order, docket entries and copies of such pleadings as the parties designate, to be furnished by the parties within two weeks from the date of this Order ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 4/26/02) (c/m & USCA 4/26/02 ko) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/26/2002)
2002-04-2940Certificate of Clerk certifying record as complete for appeal purposes for [38-1] appeal by Judicial Watch, Inc. (c/m) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/29/2002)
2002-05-02USCA Case Number Re: [38-1] appeal by Judicial Watch, Inc. USCA NUMBER: 02-1462 (Case Manager: Mike Radday) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/02/2002)
2002-05-0241ORDER of the USCA CONSOLIDATING USCA# 02-1413 and USCA#02-1462 for purposes of briefing and oral argument. (c/s) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/02/2002)
2002-05-1042DESIGNATION by Charles O. Rossotti, USA, Donna Dorsey, M. Peter Breslan, Wayne Hampel, Steven T. Miller, Department of the, Internal Revenue of record on appeal (FILED SEPARATELY) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/13/2002)
2002-05-1043DESIGNATION by Judicial Watch, Inc. of record on appeal (FILED SEPARATELY) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/13/2002)
2002-05-3144MOTION with memorandum in support by Judicial Watch, Inc. for Summary Judgment exhibit A, 1-20. (c/s) (file separately) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/03/2002)
2002-06-0545ORDER of the USCA GRANTING Appellees Motion to dismiss (c/s) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/05/2002)
2002-06-1446MOTION with memorandum in support by Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue to Extend Time to respond to motion for Summary Judgment (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/14/2002)
2002-06-1947ORDERED, that the record and all proceedings in this case are hereby UNSEALED. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 6/18/02) (c/i 6/19/02) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/19/2002)
2002-07-0148MEMORANDUM by Judicial Watch, Inc. in opposition to [46-1] motion to Extend Time to respond to motion for Summary Judgment by Internal Revenue, Department of the (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/2002)
2002-07-0149NOTICE of attorney appearance for Judicial Watch, Inc. by Joanne B Jarquin (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/2002)
2002-07-1750ORDER of USCA "GRANTING" motion to lift seal and UNSEALS all documents previously placed under seal in these appeals. (c/s) (sls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/17/2002)
2002-07-2651CORRESPONDENCE by Judicial Watch, Inc. RE: change of address of attorney. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/29/2002)
2002-07-3052JUDGMENT OF USCA (certified copy) DISMISSING the appeal, copy of the order attached hereto, Re: [15-1] appeal by Judicial Watch, Inc. (c/s) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/30/2002)
2002-08-3053ORDER granting [46-1] motion of defendant to Extend Time to respond to motion for Summary Judgment is extended to 9/13/02; plaintiff's reply due 9/27/02 and defendants reply due 10/7/02. ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 8/29/02 ) (c/i 8/30/02) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/30/2002)
2002-09-0454CORRESPONDENCE by Judicial Watch, Inc. RE: Case. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/04/2002)
2002-09-1155MOTION with memorandum in support by Judicial Watch, Inc. to Supplement Record and exhibits A-F. (c/s) (file separately) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/12/2002)
2002-09-1356MOTION with memorandum in support by Internal Revenue for Summary Judgment (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/13/2002)
2002-09-1356RESPONSE by Internal Revenue in opposition to [44-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Judicial Watch, Inc. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/13/2002)
2002-09-2057RESPONSE by USA in opposition to [55-1] motion to Supplement Record by Judicial Watch, Inc. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/20/2002)
2002-09-2558REPLY by Judicial Watch, Inc. to response to [55-1] motion to Supplement Record by Judicial Watch, Inc. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/26/2002)
2002-09-2759REPLY by Judicial Watch, Inc. to response to [44-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Judicial Watch, Inc. and exhibit A, and Oral Argument Requested. (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 09/30/2002 (Entered: 09/30/2002)
2002-09-2759RESPONSE by Judicial Watch, Inc. in opposition to [56-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Internal Revenue (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/30/2002)
2002-10-0360REPLY Memorandum by USA to response to [56-1] motion for Summary Judgment by Internal Revenue (c/s) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/03/2002)
2002-10-0761MEMORANDUM OPINION ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 10/7/02) (c/i 10/7/02) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/07/2002)
2002-10-0762ORDER granting in part, denying in part [55-1] motion of plaintiff to Supplement Record; plaintiff's motion to vacate this Court's Order of 3/27/02 is Denied; ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 10/7/02) (c/i 10/7/02) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/07/2002)
2002-10-1063SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD by Judicial Watch, Inc. pursuant to [62-1] Order, and Exhibits A and B. (c/s) (das, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/11/2002)
2002-12-10Certified and transmitted record on appeal to U.S. Court of Appeals: [38-1] appeal by Judicial Watch, Inc., [34-1] appeal by Judicial Watch, Inc. (vols. 1 thru 7) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/10/2002)
2002-12-1664MEMORANDUM OPINION ( signed by Judge William M. Nickerson 12/16/02) (c/i & microfilmed 12/16/02) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/16/2002)
2002-12-1665ORDER denying [44-1] motion of plaintiff for Summary Judgment granting [56-1] motion of defendant for Summary Judgment; and that this case is hereby Closed. ( signed by Judge M. Nickerson 12/16/02 ) (c/i & microfilmed 12/16/02) (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/16/2002)
2002-12-16Case closed (slf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/16/2002)
2003-01-2966NOTICE OF APPEAL by Judicial Watch, Inc. . Fee Status: (Filing Fee Paid)(c/m: D. Barmak, P. Orfanedes, and S. Gibson) (c/s) (ko, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 01/30/2003 (Entered: 01/30/2003)
2003-01-2967NOTICE of attorney appearance for Judicial Watch, Inc. by Paul J. Orfanedes (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/30/2003)
2003-01-30Notice of appeal and certified copy of docket to USCA: [66-1] appeal by Judicial Watch, Inc. (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/30/2003)
2003-02-10USCA Case Number Re: [66-1] appeal by Judicial Watch, Inc. USCA NUMBER: 03-1160 (Case Manager: Margaret Thomas) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/10/2003)
2003-02-1168Certificate of Clerk certifying record as complete for appeal purposes for [66-1] appeal by Judicial Watch, Inc. (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/11/2003)
2003-03-2669ORDER of USCA DENYING appellant's petition for rehearing en banc. (c/s) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/27/2003)
2003-04-0270JUDGMENT of USCA (certified copy) "AFFIRMING" the judgment of the District Court as to 38 Notice of Appeal filed by Judicial Watch, Inc., 34 Notice of Appeal filed by Judicial Watch, Inc. (sls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/04/2003)
2003-04-03Appeal Record Returned: 66 Notice of Appeal, (1 thru 7) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/04/2003)
2003-10-2071ORDER of the Supreme Court of the United States DENYING a petition for writ of certiorari. (c/s)(ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/22/2003)
2004-01-1272ORDER of USCA AMENDING its opinion filed January 6, 2004 as therein set forth as to 66 Notice of Appeal filed by Judicial Watch, Inc. (c/s) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/12/2004)
2004-03-0273JUDGMENT of USCA (certified copy) AFFIRMING the judgment of the District Court, copy of opinion attached hereto, as to 66 Notice of Appeal filed by Judicial Watch, Inc. (c/s) (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/02/2004)
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