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Case TitleAMERICAN OVERSIGHT v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2020cv02787
Date Filed2020-10-01
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Ana C. Reyes
PlaintiffAMERICAN OVERSIGHT
Case DescriptionAmerican Oversight submitted FOIA requests to the Department of Treasury for records concerning IRS resumes, ethics forms, and communications. American Oversight also submitted FOIA requests to Treasury for records concerning communications with the White House as well as communications with the IRS. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, American Oversight filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Vaughn index, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
DefendantINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
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2020-10-011COMPLAINT against INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number ADCDC-7661417) filed by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Civil Cover Sheet, # 9 Summons USAO, # 10 Summons USAG, # 11 Summons Treasury, # 12 Summons IRS)(Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 10/01/2020)
2020-10-012LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 10/01/2020)
2020-10-01Case Assigned to Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (zsb) (Entered: 10/01/2020)
2020-10-013SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(adh, ) (Entered: 10/01/2020)
2020-10-084STANDING ORDER: The parties are directed to read the attached Standing Order Governing Civil Cases Before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan in its entirety upon receipt. The parties are hereby ORDERED to comply with the directives in the attached Standing Order.. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 10/08/20. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit 1) (mac) (Entered: 10/08/2020)
2020-10-085RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 10/8/2020. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 11/7/2020.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 10/08/2020., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE served on 10/7/2020; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY served on 10/8/2020 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Sarah Wishingrad)(Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 10/08/2020)
2020-10-206AMENDED COMPLAINT against INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY filed by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Redline Comparison with Original Complaint)(Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 10/20/2020)
2020-11-037NOTICE of Appearance by Joycelyn S. Peyton on behalf of All Defendants (Peyton, Joycelyn) (Main Document 7 replaced on 11/4/2020) (zjf). (Entered: 11/03/2020)
2020-11-108NOTICE of Proof of Service of Amended Complaint by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Sarah Wishingrad, # 2 Declaration of Katherine M. Anthony)(Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 11/10/2020)
2020-11-199MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Peyton, Joycelyn) (Entered: 11/19/2020)
2020-11-2010Memorandum in opposition to re 9 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 11/20/2020)
2020-11-23MINUTE ORDER granting, over objection, 9 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer. While Plaintiff is correct that most of Defendant's reasons for the extension are "common issues encountered in many FOIA cases", ECF No. 10 at 2, the national pandemic has only exasperated those issues and caused others, such as the in ability to "onboard new attorneys" to assist with the cases, ECF No. 9 at 3. Defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs first Amended Complaint by no later than January 25, 2021. Further requests for extension will be viewed with disfavor. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 11/23/2020. (lcegs2) (Entered: 11/23/2020)
2020-11-24Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant Answer Or Otherwise Response To Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint due by 01/25/2021. (mac) (Entered: 11/24/2020)
2021-01-2511ANSWER to 6 Amended Complaint, by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY.(Peyton, Joycelyn) (Entered: 01/25/2021)
2021-02-05MINUTE ORDER. Plaintiff brings this action pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552. The parties are directed to meet and confer and propose a joint scheduling order for further proceedings in this case by no later than March 5, 2021. The parties' joint proposed scheduling order shall address the following: (1) The status of plaintiff's FOIA request; (2) The anticipated number of documents responsive to plaintiffs FOIA request; (3) The anticipated date(s), if any, for release of documents responsive to plaintiff's FOIA request; (4) Whether a motion for an Open America stay is likely in this case; (5) Whether a Vaughn index will be required in this case; (6) Whether this case would benefit from referral to a magistrate judge or the District Court Mediation Program for purposes of settlement; and (7) A proposed briefing schedule for dispositive motions, if applicable. If the parties are unable to agree on a joint recommendation, the joint proposed scheduling order shall include each party's individual recommendations. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/5/2021. (lcegs2) (Entered: 02/05/2021)
2021-02-06Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Scheduling Order due by 3/5/2021. (mac) (Entered: 02/06/2021)
2021-03-0512Joint STATUS REPORT and Proposed Briefing Schedule by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Peyton, Joycelyn) (Entered: 03/05/2021)
2021-03-10MINUTE ORDER. In view of 12 Joint Status Report, the parties shall abide by the following briefing schedule: (1) Defendants shall file their motion for summary judgment and/or other dispositive motion by no later than May 5, 2021; (2) Plaintiff shall file its cross-motion for summary judgment and opposition to Defendants' motion by no later than June 4, 2021; (3) Defendants shall file their opposition to Plaintiff's cross-motion and reply in support of Defendants' motion by no later than June 25, 2021; and (4) Plaintiff shall file its reply by no later than July 16, 2021. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 3/10/2021. (lcegs2) (Entered: 03/10/2021)
2021-03-10Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendants Motion For Summary Judgment And/Or Other Dispositive Motion due by 5/5/2021. Plaintiff Cross-Motion For Summary Judgment And Opposition To Defendants' Motion due by 6/4/2021. Defendants Opposition To Plaintiff's Cross-Motion And Reply In Support Of Defendants' Motion due by 6/25/2021. Plaintiff Reply due by 7/16/2021. (mac) (Entered: 03/10/2021)
2021-05-0313MOTION for Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motions by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Peyton, Joycelyn) (Entered: 05/03/2021)
2021-05-11MINUTE ORDER granting, nunc pro tunc, 13 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. The parties shall adhere to the following briefing schedule: Defendants shall move for summary judgment or file other dispositive motions by no later than June 7, 2021; Plaintiff shall cross-move for summary judgment and oppose Defendants' motion by no later than July 16, 2021; Defendants shall oppose Plaintiffs cross-motion and reply in support of Defendants' motion by no later than August 13, 2021; and Plaintiff shall file its reply by no later than September 3, 2021. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 5/11/2021. (lcegs2) (Entered: 05/11/2021)
2021-05-12Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant summary judgment Other Dispositive Motions due by 6/7/2021. Plaintiff Cross-Motion For Summary Judgment And Oppose Defendants' Motion due by 7/16/2021. Defendants Opposition To Plaintiffs Cross-Motion And Reply In Support Of Defendants' Motion due by 8/13/2021. Plaintiff Reply due by 9/3/2021. (mac) (Entered: 05/12/2021)
2021-06-0414STIPULATION (Joint) of Partial Dismissal by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Peyton, Joycelyn) (Entered: 06/04/2021)
2021-06-0715Partial MOTION to Dismiss by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Peyton, Joycelyn) (Entered: 06/07/2021)
2021-07-1216MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Taylor Stoneman, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8591924. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Taylor Stoneman, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 07/12/2021)
2021-07-12MINUTE ORDER granting 16 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Taylor Stoneman is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this action. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions . Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 7/12/2021. (lcegs2) (Entered: 07/12/2021)
2021-07-1617Memorandum in opposition to re 15 Partial MOTION to Dismiss filed by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 07/16/2021)
2021-07-1618MOTION for Summary Judgment by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 07/16/2021)
2021-07-20MINUTE ORDER denying without prejudice 18 Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment for failure to comply with Paragraph 13 of 4 the Court's Standing Order governing civil cases. The parties are directed to submit a proposed schedule for rebriefing summary judgment by no later than July 27, 2021. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 7/20/2021. (lcegs2) (Entered: 07/20/2021)
2021-07-24Set/Reset Deadlines: Parties Proposed Schedule For Rebriefing Summary Judgment due by 7/27/2021 (mac) (Entered: 07/24/2021)
2021-07-2719Joint PROPOSED BRIEFING SCHEDULE re 18 MOTION for Summary Judgment by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order (Defendants' Proposed Order), # 2 Text of Proposed Order (Plaintiff's Proposed Order))(Anthony, Katherine) Modified on 7/28/2021 to add docket link (zjf). (Entered: 07/27/2021)
2021-08-0320NOTICE of Appearance by Taylor Stoneman on behalf of AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Stoneman, Taylor) (Main Document 20 replaced on 8/3/2021) (zjf). (Entered: 08/03/2021)
2021-08-09MINUTE ORDER. Having considered the arguments and separate proposals submitted by the parties in the 19 Proposed Briefing Schedule, the Court concludes that a stay of summary judgment briefing is unnecessary and would not serve the interests of judicial efficiency and economy. The parties shall adhere to the following summary judgment briefing schedule, which is consistent with the joint summary judgment briefing schedule to which the parties previously agreed: Plaintiff shall refile its motion for summary judgment by no later than August 10, 2021; Defendants shall file their opposition to Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment by no later than September 7, 2021; and Plaintiff shall file its reply to Defendants' opposition by no later than September 28, 2021. Defendants' reply to Plaintiff's opposition to the motion to dismiss remains due by August 13, 2021. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 8/9/2021. (lcegs2) (Entered: 08/09/2021)
2021-08-10Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff Motion For Summary Judgment due by 08/10/2021. Defendants Opposition To Plaintiff's Motion For Summary Judgment due by 09/07/2021. Plaintiff Reply To Defendants' Opposition due by 09/28/2021. Defendants' Reply To Plaintiff's Opposition To The Motion To Dismiss due by 8/13/2021. (mac) (Entered: 08/10/2021)
2021-08-1021MOTION for Summary Judgment by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Stoneman, Taylor) (Entered: 08/10/2021)
2021-08-11NOTICE OF ERROR re 21 Motion for Summary Judgment; emailed to taylor.stoneman@americanoversight.org, cc'd 6 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Two-part docket entry, 2. Please refile document, 3. Refile Memorandum in Support using the OPPOSITION event (zjf, ) (Entered: 08/11/2021)
2021-08-1322REPLY to opposition to motion re 15 Partial MOTION to Dismiss filed by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Peyton, Joycelyn) (Entered: 08/13/2021)
2021-08-1623NOTICE re ECF Filing Error by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT re 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Stoneman, Taylor) (Entered: 08/16/2021)
2021-08-2524NOTICE (Joint) by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY (Peyton, Joycelyn) (Entered: 08/25/2021)
2021-09-0825MOTION for Leave to File Opposition Nunc Pro Tunc by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Peyton, Joycelyn) (Entered: 09/08/2021)
2021-09-0826Memorandum in opposition to re 18 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Attachments: # 1 Counter-Statement of Material Facts Not in Dispute)(Peyton, Joycelyn) (Entered: 09/08/2021)
2021-09-08MINUTE ORDER granting 25 Defendants' Unopposed Motion For Leave to File Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment Nunc Pro Tunc. Counsel for Defendants are cautioned that future requests for extension of time made after a filing deadline has passed will be viewed with disfavor. Counsel is further reminded that, pursuant to Local Civil Rule 7(b), if an opposition is not filed within the prescribed time, the Court may treat the motion as conceded. Finally, counsel is admonished for failing to file a proposed order with the instant motion as required by Local Civil Rule 7(c). Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 9/8/2021. (lcegs2) (Entered: 09/08/2021)
2021-09-2827REPLY to opposition to motion re 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Stoneman, Taylor) (Entered: 09/28/2021)
2023-02-24Case directly reassigned to District Judge Ana C. Reyes. Judge Emmet G. Sullivan is no longer assigned to the case. (rj) (Entered: 02/24/2023)
2023-04-04VACATED PURSUANT TO COURT'S ORDER DATED 4/4/2023.......MINUTE ORDER: In the interest of judicial efficiency, Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss 15 and Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment 21 are DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The parties are directed to file a Joint Status Report within 21 days of the issuance of this Order updating the Court on: 1) any material developments in the case since the last filing; 2) the status of settlement discussions, if any; and 3) a proposal on how to conduct further proceedings in this case, including whether any moving party wishes to re-file its motion and a joint proposed briefing schedule for the same. Re-filed motions and associated papers should be updated to reflect developments in the case or case law, if any. Motions that are re-filed must comply with the requirements in Judge Reyes's standing order. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 4/4/2023. (lcas) Modified on 4/4/2023 (zcdw). (Entered: 04/04/2023)
2023-04-04MINUTE ORDER: The Minute Order previously entered on April 4, 2023 is hereby VACATED. In the interest of judicial efficiency, Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss 15 and Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment 21 are DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The parties are ORDERED to meet-and-confer to resolve or narrow the disputes between them. The parties must meet-and-confer in person at least once before determining that they cannot resolve their disputes. If the parties are unable to resolve their disputes, they are directed to file a status report identifying as to the meetings: (a) the individuals who participated; (b) their location; (c) their length; and (d) a summary of the efforts made by each party to narrow the disputes. The parties must also include a proposed process for the Court's review of challenged redactions in camera, as the Court may take that step. If after reviewing exempted materials in camera, the Court determines that either party was not acting in good faith during the meet-and-confer process, the Court will take appropriate action. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 4/4/2023. (lcas) (Entered: 04/04/2023)
2023-04-1928Joint MOTION to Clarify the Court's April 4, 2023 Minute Order , Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Stoneman, Taylor) (Entered: 04/19/2023)
2023-04-19MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Motion for Clarification and Extension of Time 28 , it is hereby ORDERED that no later than May 16, 2023, the parties shall meet-and-confer to resolve or narrow the disputes between them and file a joint status report containing the details outlined in the Court's April 4, 2023, 3:39 PM Minute Order. It is further ORDERED that the parties' meet-and-confer shall take place either in person or by video conference. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 4/19/23. (lcas) (Entered: 04/19/2023)
2023-04-19Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 5/16/2023. (zcdw) (Entered: 04/19/2023)
2023-05-1629Joint STATUS REPORT by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Peyton, Joycelyn) (Entered: 05/16/2023)
2023-05-17MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties meet and confer again, this time in person, in order to attempt to resolve their disputes. Plaintiff's lead counsel is permitted to attend via videoconference. If the parties are unable to resolve their disputes, they are directed to file a status report identifying as to the meeting: (a) the individuals who participated; (b) the location; (c) the length; and (d) a summary of the efforts made by each party to narrow the disputes, including what offers were made and what was rejected. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 5/17/23. (lcas) (Entered: 05/17/2023)
2023-09-0130Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 09/01/2023)
2023-09-05MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 30 Joint Status Report, the parties are directed to comply with Section 7(f) of Judge Reyes's Standing Order, which is available on her webpage, which requires parties to request a pre-motion conference before filing dispositive motions. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 9/5/2023. (lcar3) (Entered: 09/05/2023)
2023-10-0431NOTICE of Anticipated Motion and Request for Pre-Motion Conference by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY (Peyton, Joycelyn) (Entered: 10/04/2023)
2023-10-1132RESPONSE re 31 Notice (Other) of Anticipated Motion and Request for Pre-Motion Conference by Video filed by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Stoneman, Taylor) (Entered: 10/11/2023)
2023-10-1133ERRATA re 32 regarding Proposed Order, ECF No. 32-1 by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Stoneman, Taylor) Modified to add link on 10/12/2023 (znmw). (Entered: 10/11/2023)
2023-10-1134Unopposed MOTION to hold pre-motion conference by video by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Stoneman, Taylor) (Entered: 10/11/2023)
2023-10-12MINUTE ORDER granting 34 Unopposed Motion to Hold Pre-Motion Conference by Video. It is ORDERED that the Pre-Motion Conference regarding 31 Notice of Anticipated Motion and 32 Response to Notice of Anticipated Motion shall be conducted by video. The parties are reminded to contact Judge Reyes's Courtroom Deputy, Chashawn White (chashawn_white@dcd.uscourts.gov), if they have not already done so, to schedule the Pre-Motion Conference. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 10/12/2023. (lcar3) (Entered: 10/12/2023)
2023-10-16NOTICE of Hearing: Pre-motion Conference set for 10/23/2023 at 10:30 AM via videoconference before Judge Ana C. Reyes. (zcdw) (Entered: 10/16/2023)
2023-10-23MINUTE ORDER. As stated on the record at today's Pre-Motion Conference, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff shall email Defendants a list of categories of records responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request that Plaintiff believes in good faith are subject to disclosure on or before November 13, 2023. Plaintiff shall copy Chambers (Reyes_Chambers@dcd.uscourts.gov) on its email. It is further ORDERED that Defendants shall respond to Plaintiff's request with their views on whether the categories designated by Plaintiff are subject to disclosure on or before December 4, 2023, again copying Chambers on their response. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall work in good faith to resolve this matter without the need for further litigation. No party may file a motion for summary judgment without further order by the Court. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 10/23/2023.(lcar3) (Entered: 10/23/2023)
2023-10-23Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ana C. Reyes: Pre-Motion Conference held on 10/23/2023. (Court Reporter CHRISTIN ASIF.) (mac) (Entered: 10/23/2023)
2023-12-0135Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Submit Response by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Morton, Benton) (Entered: 12/01/2023)
2023-12-02MINUTE ORDER granting 35 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall respond to Plaintiff's November 13, 2023 letter, as described in the Court's October 23, 2023 Minute Order, on or before December 15, 2023. The Court's October 23, 2023 Minute Order otherwise remains in effect. The Court appreciates the parties' efforts to resolve this case collaboratively. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 12/2/2023. (lcar3) (Entered: 12/02/2023)
2023-12-15MINUTE ORDER. The Court has reviewed the emails the parties exchanged pursuant to its October 23, 2023 Minute Order, and appreciates their efforts to resolve this dispute. The parties are hereby ORDERED to continue working in good faith to resolve this dispute. The parties are further ORDERED to submit a joint status report on or before January 19, 2024. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 12/15/2023. (lcar3) (Entered: 12/15/2023)
2023-12-15Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 1/19/2024. (zcdw) (Entered: 12/15/2023)
2024-01-1936ENTERED IN ERROR.....Joint STATUS REPORT by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Peyton, Joycelyn) Modified on 1/23/2024 ; Refiled as docket entry 38 (zdp). (Entered: 01/19/2024)
2024-01-1937NOTICE of Errata by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY re 36 Status Report (Peyton, Joycelyn) (Entered: 01/19/2024)
2024-01-1938Joint STATUS REPORT by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Peyton, Joycelyn) (Entered: 01/19/2024)
2024-03-1939Joint STATUS REPORT by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Peyton, Joycelyn) (Entered: 03/19/2024)
2024-05-0340Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Stoneman, Taylor) (Entered: 05/03/2024)
2024-07-0341Joint STATUS REPORT by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Peyton, Joycelyn) (Entered: 07/03/2024)
2024-08-0642NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin A. Sparks on behalf of AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Sparks, Benjamin) (Main Document 42 replaced on 8/6/2024) (zdp). (Entered: 08/06/2024)
2024-08-0643NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. Attorney Taylor Stoneman terminated. (Stoneman, Taylor) (Entered: 08/06/2024)
2024-08-2644STANDING ORDER. The Court hereby ORDERS the parties to comply with its Standing Order. See Standing Order for details. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 8/26/2024. (lcar3) (Entered: 08/26/2024)
2024-09-0645Joint STATUS REPORT by INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Peyton, Joycelyn) (Entered: 09/06/2024)
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