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Case TitlePROTECT THE PUBLIC'S TRUST v. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2022cv01176
Date Filed2022-04-28
Date Closed2024-02-15
JudgeJudge Christopher R. Cooper
PlaintiffPROTECT THE PUBLIC'S TRUST
Case DescriptionProtect the Public's Trust submitted a FOIA request to OMB for records concerning waivers or impartiality determinations issued to political appointees of the Biden administration. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, PPT filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantOFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
DefendantOFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
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2022-04-281COMPLAINT against OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-9201469) filed by PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S TRUST. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - FOIA 21-312, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons Summons -- U.S. Attorney's Office, # 4 Summons Summons -- U.S. Attorney General, # 5 Summons Summons -- OMB)(Lawkowski, Gary) (Entered: 04/28/2022)
2022-04-29Case Assigned to Judge Christopher R. Cooper. (zmh) (Entered: 04/29/2022)
2022-04-292SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmh) (Entered: 04/29/2022)
2022-05-313NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Murray Tulis on behalf of OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (Tulis, Elizabeth) (Entered: 05/31/2022)
2022-05-314ANSWER to Complaint by OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET.(Tulis, Elizabeth) (Entered: 05/31/2022)
2022-05-31MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties promptly confer and file a joint proposed schedule for briefing or disclosure by June 14, 2022. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/31/2022. (lccrc3) (Entered: 05/31/2022)
2022-06-145Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Tulis, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/14/2022)
2022-06-16MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 5 Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file a further Joint Status Report on or before September 12, 2022. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 6/16/2022. (lccrc3) (Entered: 06/16/2022)
2022-09-126Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Tulis, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/12/2022)
2022-09-14MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 6 Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file a further Joint Status Report on or before November 11, 2022. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 09/14/2022. (lccrc3) (Entered: 09/14/2022)
2022-11-147Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Tulis, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/14/2022)
2022-11-16MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 7 Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file a further Joint Status Report on or before January 13, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 11/16/2022. (lccrc3) (Entered: 11/16/2022)
2023-01-138Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Tulis, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/13/2023)
2023-01-17MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 8 Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file a further Joint Status Report on or before March 22, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 01/17/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 01/17/2023)
2023-03-229Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Tulis, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/22/2023)
2023-03-22MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 9 Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file a further Joint Status Report on or before May 19, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 03/22/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 03/22/2023)
2023-05-1610Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Tulis, Elizabeth) (Entered: 05/16/2023)
2023-05-18MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 10 Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file a further Joint Status Report on or before July 21, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 05/18/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 05/18/2023)
2023-07-1211NOTICE by PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S TRUST (Lawkowski, Gary) (Entered: 07/12/2023)
2023-07-1212LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S TRUST (Lawkowski, Gary) (Entered: 07/12/2023)
2023-07-2113Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Tulis, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/21/2023)
2023-07-21MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 13 Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file a further Joint Status Report on or before September 21, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 07/21/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 07/21/2023)
2023-09-2114Joint STATUS REPORT by PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S TRUST. (Lawkowski, Gary) (Entered: 09/21/2023)
2023-09-22MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 14 parties' Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file a further joint status report on or before November 21, 2023. In the event disputes remain, the parties are directed to propose a schedule for prompt briefing. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 9/22/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 09/22/2023)
2023-11-2115Joint STATUS REPORT by OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Tulis, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/21/2023)
2023-11-22MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 15 parties' Joint Status Report, Plaintiff is directed to file any motion for costs and fees by January 16, 2024, unless a stipulation of dismissal is filed before that date. Defendant shall file its opposition by February 15, 2024. Plaintiff shall file its reply by February 29, 2024. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 11/22/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 11/22/2023)
2024-01-1516Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Fees by PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S TRUST. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Lawkowski, Gary) (Entered: 01/15/2024)
2024-01-17MINUTE ORDER granting 16 Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Fees. The Court adjusts the briefing schedule as follows. Plaintiff shall file its motion for costs and fees by February 15, 2024, unless a stipulation of dismissal is filed before then. Defendant shall file its opposition by March 18, 2024. Plaintiff shall file its reply by April 1, 2024. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 1/17/2024.(lccrc3) (Entered: 01/17/2024)
2024-02-1517STIPULATION of Dismissal by PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S TRUST. (Lawkowski, Gary) (Entered: 02/15/2024)
2024-02-15MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 17 Joint Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice, this case is hereby dismissed with prejudice. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 2/15/2024. (lccrc3) (Entered: 02/15/2024)
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