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Case TitleRobbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP v. United States Securities and Exchange Commission
DistrictEastern District of New York
CityCentral Islip
Case Number2:2014cv07129
Date Filed2014-12-05
Date Closed2015-02-26
JudgeJudge Joseph F. Bianco
PlaintiffRobbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
Case DescriptionThe law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd submitted a FOIA request to the SEC for records concerning the agency's investigation, transactions, offers and orders concerning the law firm's client Lionsgate. The agency responded to the request by denying it in full under Exemption 7(A) (ongoing investigation or proceeding). The law firm appealed the agency's denial, which the agency upheld. Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd then filed suit.
Complaint issues: Exemption 7(A) - Interference with ongoing investigation, Determination - Glomar response, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUnited States Securities and Exchange Commission
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2014-12-051COMPLAINT against United States Securities and Exchange Commission filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0207-7380154, filed by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4) (Russello, Joseph) (Entered: 12/05/2014)
2014-12-082This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (McMorrow, Karen) (Entered: 12/08/2014)
2014-12-08Case assigned to Judge Joseph F. Bianco and Magistrate Judge A. Kathleen Tomlinson. (McMorrow, Karen) (Entered: 12/08/2014)
2014-12-083In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to the Notice is a blank copy of the consent form that should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. The form may also be accessed at the following link: http://www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/FormsAndFees/Forms/AO085.pdf . You may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences . Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent. (McMorrow, Karen) (Entered: 12/08/2014)
2014-12-084Summons Issued as to United States Securities and Exchange Commission, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 12/08/2014)
2014-12-095NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph Russello on behalf of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP (notification declined or already on case) (Russello, Joseph) (Entered: 12/09/2014)
2014-12-106SUMMONS Returned Executed by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP. United States Securities and Exchange Commission served on 12/8/2014, answer due 2/6/2015. (Russello, Joseph) (Entered: 12/10/2014)
2014-12-117NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Louis Schwartz on behalf of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP (aty to be noticed) (Schwartz, Andrew) (Entered: 12/11/2014)
2014-12-238SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Conference set for 2/6/2015 at 02:30 PM before Magistrate Judge A. Kathleen Tomlinson. SEE ATTACHED ORDER. Ordered by Magistrate Judge A. Kathleen Tomlinson on 12/23/2014. (Rizvi, Asad) (Entered: 12/23/2014)
2014-12-299AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission c/o Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, filed by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP. (Russello, Joseph) (Entered: 12/29/2014)
2015-01-0610MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by United States Securities and Exchange Commission. (McHale, James) (Entered: 01/06/2015)
2015-01-07ORDER granting 10 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The Court hereby GRANTS the motion to extend the SEC's time to respond to the Complaint through February 8, 2015. Ordered by Magistrate Judge A. Kathleen Tomlinson on 1/7/2015. (Rizvi, Asad) (Entered: 01/07/2015)
2015-01-2911MOTION to Amend/Correct/Supplement , Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by United States Securities and Exchange Commission. (McHale, James) (Entered: 01/29/2015)
2015-01-30ORDER granting 11 Motion to Amend/Correct/Supplement; granting 11 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The Court has received Defendant's second motion for an extension of time to answer and first request for an adjournment of the February 6, 2015 Initial Conference. Having reviewed the contents of the letter, the Court hereby GRANTS the motion for an extension of time to answer through March 8, 2015. Further, the Court hereby GRANTS the motion to adjourn the Initial Conference to March 9, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom 910. The Court will not grant any further extension/adjournment requests. Ordered by Magistrate Judge A. Kathleen Tomlinson on 1/30/2015. (Rizvi, Asad) (Entered: 01/30/2015)
2015-02-2512NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Without Prejudice (Russello, Joseph) (Entered: 02/25/2015)
2015-02-2613ORDER DISMISSING CASE voluntarily without prejudice. The clerk of the court shall close the case.. Ordered by Judge Joseph F. Bianco on 2/26/2015. (Bollbach, Jean) (Entered: 02/27/2015)
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