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Case TitlePALMER BIEZUP & HENDERSON LLP v. U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
DistrictEastern District of Pennsylvania
CityPhiladelphia
Case Number2:2021cv02225
Date Filed2021-05-17
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeHONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND
PlaintiffPALMER BIEZUP & HENDERSON LLP
Case DescriptionThe law firm of Palmer Biezup & Henderson submitted a FOIA request to U.S. Customs and Border Protections for records concerning a CBP directive requiring the Motor Vessel LMZ ARIEL to post security guards. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, the law firm filed suit
Complaint issues: Fees, Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
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2021-05-171COMPLAINT against U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0313-15125237.), filed by PALMER BIEZUP & HENDERSON LLP. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Designation Form)(WOOSTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 05/17/2021)
2021-05-18Summons Issued as to U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General E-MAILED To: COUNSEL on 5/18/21. SUMMONS E-MAILED AS TO AUSA ON 5/18/21. (bw, ) (Entered: 05/18/2021)
2021-05-202Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney Re: accepted summons and complaint on behalf of the United States Attorney (only). (JL ) (Entered: 05/20/2021)
2021-05-273STANDING ORDER OUTLINED HEREIN. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 5/27/2021. 5/27/2021 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rt) (Entered: 05/27/2021)
2021-06-214MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint (Attorney), filed by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.Certificate of Service.(CHERICO, COLIN) (Entered: 06/21/2021)
2021-06-215ORDER, ON CONSIDERATION OF DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR ENLARGEMENT OF TIME, IT IS ORDERED THAT THE MOTION IS GRANTED. DEFENDANTS SHALL FILE THEIR RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT ON OR BEFORE JULY 19, 2021.SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 6/21/2021. 6/21/2021 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rt) (Entered: 06/21/2021)
2021-06-246Declaration of Service re: served Summons, Complaint, Exhibit, Civil Cover Sheet, Designation Form upon United States Attorney's Office, Attorney General of the United States, U.S. Customs and Border Protection by Certified Mail on 05/18/2021 (WOOSTER, DANIEL) Modified on 6/29/2021 (tjd). (Entered: 06/24/2021)
2021-06-307MOTION for Expedited Case Management Conference filed by PALMER BIEZUP & HENDERSON LLP.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(WOOSTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 06/30/2021)
2021-06-308ORDER, UPON CONSIDERATION OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR EXPEDITED CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (DOC. NO. 7 ), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: 1. A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE SHALL BE HELD ON JULY 15, 2021 AT 11:00 A.M. IN ROOM 14614, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, 601 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106; 2. COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF SHALL ATTEND THE CONFERENCE; 3. COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT SHALL ATTEND THE CONFERENCE; 4. A REPRESENTATIVE FOR CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (OTHER THAN COUNSEL) WITH FULL SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY AND KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE STATUS OF PLAINTIFF'S FOIA REQUEST SHALL ATTEND THE CONFERENCE; 5. THE PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT A JOINT RULE 26(F) REPORT NO LATER THAN JULY 8, 2021; AND 6. THE PARTIES SHALL BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS ANY ISSUES REGARDING SCHEDULING AND SETTLEMENT OF THIS MATTER.SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 6/30/2021. 6/30/2021 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rt) (Entered: 06/30/2021)
2021-07-089STATUS REPORT Joint Rule 26(f) Report by PALMER BIEZUP & HENDERSON LLP. (WOOSTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
2021-07-1310ORDER, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT IF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION FAILS TO COMPLY WITH MY JUNE 30, 2021 ORDER, I WILL IMPOSE APPROPRIATE SANCTIONS.SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 7/13/2021. 7/13/2021 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rt) (Entered: 07/13/2021)
2021-08-0911Minute Entry Filed Under Seal for proceedings held before HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND Hearing held on 7/15/2021. **(FILED UNDER SEAL)**. (tjd) (tjd, ). (Entered: 08/10/2021)
2021-10-0712STIPULATION of Dismissal by PALMER BIEZUP & HENDERSON LLP. (WOOSTER, DANIEL) (Entered: 10/07/2021)
2021-10-0813ORDER, IT HAVING BEEN REPORTED THAT THE ISSUES BETWEEN THE PARTIES IN THE ABOVE ACTION HAVE BEEN SETTLED (DOC. NO. 12 ), AND UPON ORDER OF THE COURT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF RULE 41.1(B) OF THE LOCAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE OF THIS COURT AND RULE 41 OF THE FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT THE ABOVE ACTION IS DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE AND WITHOUT COSTS, PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT OF COUNSEL.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 10/8/2021. 10/8/2021 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rt) (Entered: 10/08/2021)
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