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Case TitleNORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION v. NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2017cv01902
Date Filed2017-09-15
Date Closed2018-10-01
JudgeJudge Randolph D. Moss
PlaintiffNORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
DefendantNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
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2017-09-19Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Motion Hearing held on 9/19/2017 re: 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. The Court finds that today's proceedings do not need to be under seal and therefore ORDERS that this entry only be unsealed. In one week, Plaintiff shall file redacted versions of the docket entries that are under seal, for the purpose of filing on the public docket. Joint oral motion by the parties that the Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Summary Judgment briefing be consolidated; HEARD and GRANTED, for the reasons stated on the record. A jointly proposed briefing schedule shall be submitted to the Court in one week. Oral motion by Defendant that their Answer to the Complaint, and Response to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction be held in abeyance; HEARD and GRANTED, for the reasons stated on the record. (Court Reporter: Jeff Hook.) (zkt) Modified on 9/26/2017 to correct typo (kt). (Entered: 09/19/2017)
2017-09-22***Case Unsealed pursuant Minute Entry filed 9/19/17 (ztd) Modified on 9/25/2017 (znmw). (Entered: 09/22/2017)
2017-09-266RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 9/18/2017. (Vacura, Richard) (Entered: 09/26/2017)
2017-09-267RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 9/18/2017. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 11/17/2017. (Vacura, Richard) (Entered: 09/26/2017)
2017-09-268Joint MOTION for Briefing Schedule by NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 09/26/2017)
2017-09-269STANDING ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to comply with the directives set forth in the attached Standing Order. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 9/26/2017. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 09/26/2017)
2017-09-2610SCHEDULING ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Motion for Briefing Schedule, Dkt. 8 , the motion is hereby GRANTED. The Court further ORDERS that: (1) Defendant shall provide Plaintiff with a copy of the administrative record, and file a certified index of the administrative record with the Court, on or before October 11, 2017; (2) Defendant shall file its motion for summary judgment on or before November 13, 2017; (3) Plaintiff shall file its opposition to Defendant's motion for summary judgment and its cross-motion for summary judgment on or before January 5, 2018; (4) Defendant shall file its reply in support of its motion for summary judgment and opposition to Plaintiff's cross-motion for summary judgment on or before February 13, 2018; (5) Plaintiff shall file its reply in support of its cross-motion for summary judgment on or before March 15, 2018; (6) The parties shall appear for oral argument on Defendant's motion for summary judgment and Plaintiff's cross-motion for summary judgment on April 4, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 21; (7) Defendant's obligation to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's complaint (Dkt. 3 ) and Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Dkt. 4 ) is STAYED pending further order of the Court. See attached document. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 9/26/2017. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 09/26/2017)
2017-09-26Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Defendant shall provide Plaintiff with a copy of the administrative record, and file a certified index of the administrative record with the Court, on or before 10/11/2017; Defendant shall file its motion for summary judgment on or before 11/13/2017; Plaintiff shall file its opposition to Defendant's motion for summary judgment and its cross-motion for summary judgment on or before 1/5/2018; Defendant shall file its reply in support of its motion for summary judgment and opposition to Plaintiff's cross-motion for summary judgment on or before 2/13/2018; Plaintiff shall file its reply in support of its cross-motion for summary judgment on or before 3/15/2018. A Motion Hearing is set for 4/4/2018, at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 09/26/2017)
2017-09-2611RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION served on 9/18/2017 (zrdj) (Entered: 09/26/2017)
2017-09-2612REDACTED DOCUMENT- Complaint for Declaratory Judgment and Injunctive Relief by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Vacura, Richard) (Entered: 09/26/2017)
2017-09-2613Corporate Disclosure Statement by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION. (Vacura, Richard) (Entered: 09/26/2017)
2017-09-2614REDACTED VERSION OF 1 .....MOTION for Leave to File Documents Under Seal by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vacura, Richard) Modified on 9/27/2017 (kt). (Entered: 09/26/2017)
2017-09-2615REDACTED VERSION OF 4 ..... MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vacura, Richard) Modified on 9/27/2017 (kt). (Entered: 09/26/2017)
2017-09-2616REDACTED DOCUMENT- Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION. (Vacura, Richard) (Entered: 09/26/2017)
2017-10-0217SEALED DOCUMENT filed by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION. re 16 Redacted Document filed by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zrdj) (Entered: 10/06/2017)
2017-10-1118SEALED DOCUMENT filed by NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION(This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit)(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 10/11/2017)
2017-11-0119Joint MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Supplement the Administrative Record by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vacura, Richard) (Entered: 11/01/2017)
2017-11-0120SEALED MOTION filed by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Memorandum in Support, # 5 Attachment 1, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(Vacura, Richard) (Entered: 11/01/2017)
2017-11-0121MOTION to Modify Briefing Schedule by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vacura, Richard) (Entered: 11/01/2017)
2017-11-03MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Parties' Joint Motion for Leave to File Under Seal 19 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Supplement the Administrative Record (Dkt. 20) and the exhibits attached to that motion (Dkts. 20-1, 20-2, 20-3, 20-4, 20-5, and 20-6) shall be filed UNDER SEAL. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiff file a redacted version of its motion on the public docket on or before November 17, 2017. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 11/3/2017. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 11/03/2017)
2017-11-03MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a status conference on November 20, 2017 at 10:45 a.m. in Courtroom 21, until which time the briefing schedule in this case shall be stayed. The parties should be prepared to discuss the pending Motion for Leave to Supplement the Administrative Record 20 and a revised briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 11/3/2017. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 11/03/2017)
2017-11-0322SEALED DOCUMENT (Main Document Exhibit A) filed by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION. re Order on Motion for Leave to File,,. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B, # 2 Exhibit C)(ztd) (Entered: 11/06/2017)
2017-11-06Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Plaintiff file a redacted version of its motion on the public docket on or before 11/17/2017. A Status Conference is set for 11/20/2017, at 10:45 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 11/06/2017)
2017-11-1623REDACTED DOCUMENT- Motion for Leave to Supplement the Administrative Record (Public version) to 20 SEALED MOTION filed by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 4 Memorandum in Support, # 5 Exhibit Attachment 1)(Reynolds, Tina) (Entered: 11/16/2017)
2017-11-20Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Status Conference held on 11/20/2017. The 20 Motion for Leave to Supplement the Administrative Record, or in the alternative, to Introduce Extra-Record Evidence is DENIED, as to supplementation, and found premature as to the extra-record evidence. Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment and Response to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction, if any, due by 12/1/2017; Plaintiff's Response to the Motion for Summary Judgment, Cross Motion for Summary Judgment, and Reply to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction, if any, due by 1/12/2018; Defendant's Response to the Cross Motion and Reply in support of their Motion for Summary Judgment due by 2/13/2018; Plaintiff's Reply in support of their Cross Motion for Summary Judgment due by 3/12/2018; Defendant to file notice with the Court today as to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction issue discussed on the record; Plaintiff may file a response to that notice by Wednesday. (Court Reporter: Jeff Hook.) (kt) (Entered: 11/20/2017)
2017-11-2024NOTICE of Appearance by Tina D. Reynolds on behalf of NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION (Reynolds, Tina) (Entered: 11/20/2017)
2017-11-2025NOTICE by NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 11/20/2017)
2017-11-2126NOTICE by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION (Reynolds, Tina) (Entered: 11/21/2017)
2017-11-21MINUTE ORDER: In light of Defendant's Notice 25 and Plaintiff's Notice 26 , it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction 4 , is DENIED as moot. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 11/21/2017. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 11/21/2017)
2017-12-0127SEALED MOTION filed by NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION(Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 12/01/2017)
2018-01-1228SEALED MOTION filed by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Vacura, Richard) (Entered: 01/12/2018)
2018-01-1229SEALED OPPOSITION filed by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION re 27 SEALED MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (See Docket Entry 28 to view document). (znmw) (Entered: 01/16/2018)
2018-01-2530TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Randolph D. Moss held on November 20, 2017. Page Numbers: 1 - 38. Date of Issuance: January 25, 2018. Court Reporter: Jeff Hook. Telephone number: 202-354-3373. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order Form For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter ref erenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 2/15/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/25/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/25/2018.(Hook, Jeff) (Entered: 01/25/2018)
2018-02-0831SEALED DOCUMENT filed by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION re 30 Transcript,,,,, (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Redactions)(Vacura, Richard) (Entered: 02/08/2018)
2018-02-13MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the sealed Notice of Redactions to Transcript 31 , it is hereby ORDERED that transcript of proceedings for the hearing held on November 20, 2017 shall be modified as follows: On page 11, the last word of line 4, and the first four words of line 5 shall be redacted. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 2/13/2018. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 02/13/2018)
2018-02-1332SEALED OPPOSITION filed by NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION. re 28 SEALED MOTION filed by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION (Peterson, Benton) (Entered: 02/13/2018)
2018-02-1433REDACTED TRANSCRIPT re: Transcript 30 before Judge Randolph D. Moss of proceedings held on November 20, 2017, Page Numbers: 1 - 38. Date of Issuance: January 25, 2018. Court Reporter: Jeff Hook. Telephone number: 202-354-3373. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order Form Other transcript formats are also available (multi-page, condensed,CD or ASCII)(Hook, Jeff) (Entered: 02/14/2018)
2018-02-20MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the motions hearing set for April 4, 2018, is hereby VACATED and RESCHEDULED for April 17, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 2/20/18. (lcrdm3, ) (Entered: 02/20/2018)
2018-02-20Set/Reset Hearings: The Motions Hearing set for 4/4/2018 is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for 4/17/2018, at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 02/20/2018)
2018-03-1234SEALED REPLY TO OPPOSITION filed by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION re 28 SEALED MOTION filed by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Vacura, Richard) (Entered: 03/12/2018)
2018-03-2635SEALED DOCUMENT filed by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION re 18 Sealed Document, (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Plaintiff's Proposed Joint Appendix of Cited Portions of the Administrative Record)(Vacura, Richard) (Entered: 03/26/2018)
2018-04-17Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Motion Hearing held on 4/17/2018 re: 27 SEALED MOTION filed by NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION filed by NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION, and 28 SEALED MOTION filed by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION filed by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION. Matter Taken Under Advisement. (Court Reporter: Jeff Hook.) (kt) (Entered: 04/17/2018)
2018-09-1836SEALED MEMORANDUM AND OPINION; Access to the PDF Document is limited to Counsel of Record and the Court. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 9/18/2018. (zkt) (Main Document 36 replaced on 9/18/2018) (zkt). (Entered: 09/18/2018)
2018-09-1837ORDER: For the reasons set forth in the Court's Memorandum Opinion 36 , it is hereby ORDERED that Defendant's motion for summary judgment 27 , is DENIED; and it is further ORDERED that Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment 28 , is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 9/18/2018. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 09/18/2018)
2018-09-18MINUTE ORDER: In light of this Court's Memorandum Opinion 36 , the parties are hereby ORDERED to review the opinion and confer regarding what proprietary information, if any, should be redacted from the opinion before it is filed on the public docket. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report no later than 2:00 pm on September 28, 2018, identifying with specificity the information that the parties submit should be redacted before the opinion is filed on the public docket. The joint status report may be filed under seal. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 9/18/2018. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 09/18/2018)
2018-09-18Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due no later than 2:00 pm on 9/28/2018. (kt) (Entered: 09/18/2018)
2018-09-2838SEALED DOCUMENT filed by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION re 36 Memorandum & Opinion (Applicable Party Restriction) (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Highlighted Proposed redactions to the Courts Memorandum Opinion (Docket No. 36)., # 2 Exhibit Applied proposed redactions to the Courts Memorandum Opinion (Docket No. 36).)(Vacura, Richard) (Entered: 09/28/2018)
2018-09-2839MEMORANDUM OPINION denying Defendant's motion for summary judgment 27 , and granting Plaintiff's cross-motion for summary judgment 28 . This document is a redacted version of the Court's Sealed Memorandum Opinion 36 , issued on September 19, 2018. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 9/28/2018. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 09/28/2018)
2018-09-2840ORDER: For the reasons set forth in the Court's Sealed Memorandum Opinion 36 , and the Court's Redacted Memorandum Opinion 39 , it is hereby ORDERED that Defendant's motion for summary judgment 27 , is DENIED; and it is further ORDERED that Plaintiff's cross-motion for summary judgment 28 , is GRANTED. This Order constitutes the judgment of the Court within the meaning of Rule 58(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The Clerk of the Court is directed to terminate this case. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 9/28/2018. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 09/28/2018)
2018-11-1941NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT by NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION. re: 36 , 37 and 40 Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Peterson, Benton) Modified to add linkage on 11/20/2018 (ztd). (Entered: 11/19/2018)
2018-11-2042Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed (Memorandum Opinion), and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals docketing fee was not paid because the appeal was filed by the government re 41 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court. (Document no. 36 sealed Memorandum Opinion, submitted to USCA in paper.) (ztd) (Entered: 11/20/2018)
2018-11-27USCA Case Number 18-5337 for 41 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court filed by NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION. (zrdj) (Entered: 11/27/2018)
2019-04-2943MANDATE of USCA as to 41 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court filed by NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION ; USCA Case Number 18-5337. (Attachments: # 1 USCA Order)(zrdj) (Entered: 04/29/2019)
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