Case Detail

FOIA Project Annotation: After conducting an in camera review, Judge Collen Kollar-Kotelly has ruled that Judicial Watch failed to point to any discussions the State Department had withheld under Exemption 5 (privileges) pertaining to the use of unauthorized electronic devices by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton or her staff that qualifies for the government misconduct exception. Although Kollar-Kotelly explained that the D.C. Circuit's decision in In re Sealed Case, 121 F.3d 729 (D.C. Cir. 1997) did not approve of the government misconduct exception in the FOIA context, she indicated that district court judges in the D.C. Circuit had accepted the possibility that the exception could apply through FOIA. But she pointed out that those judges had found the plaintiff was required to satisfy a high bar for invoking the exception. Applying that high bar, Kollar-Kotelly noted that "these documents show that agency leadership apparently sought to use personal electronic devices in ways that were not customary within the agency. In turn, agency staff engaged in discussions of the leadership's preferences and the efforts to accommodate those preferences. While staff had to resolve some disagreements in the process, these discussions do not evince 'nefarious motives' or warrant a finding of 'extreme government wrongdoing.'" She pointed out that "plaintiff essentially asks the Court to make, or rely on, a determination that the Secretary's conduct constituted wrongdoing. But it is unnecessary to decide that issue because the discussions themselves do not rise to the level so as to trigger the exception, regardless of the lawfulness, or propriety, of the underlying conduct." Kollar-Kotelly also indicated that the issue of whether the State Department now controlled emails the FBI recovered from a laptop belonging to Huma Abedin's ex-spouse might now be moot. Since the agency had now processed those records, the only remaining challenge Judicial Watch could raise would be if the State Department had withheld any of those emails under exemptions.
Issues: Exemption 5 - Privileges

Date Filed	Doc #	Docket Text
2015-04-28	1	COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-4072662) filed by JUDICIAL WATCH, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, # 3 Summons U.S. Attorney General, # 4 Summons U.S. Department of State)(Cotca, Ramona) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
2015-04-28	2	LCvR 7.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by JUDICIAL WATCH, INC. (Cotca, Ramona) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
2015-04-28		Case Assigned to Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly. (md, ) (Entered: 04/29/2015)
2015-04-29	3	SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Consent, # 2 Consent Form) (md, ) (Entered: 04/29/2015)
2015-04-29	4	ORDER Establishing Procedures for Cases Assigned to Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on April 29, 2015. (NS) (Entered: 04/29/2015)
2015-05-11	5	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 5/4/2015. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 6/3/2015.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 05/04/2015., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE served on 5/4/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of C. Rotaru)(Cotca, Ramona) (Entered: 05/11/2015)
2015-06-03	6	Defendant's ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE.(Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 06/03/2015)
2015-06-03	7	ORDER requiring the parties to MEET and CONFER and file Joint StatusReport proposing a schedule for further proceedings by no later than JULY 2, 2015. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 6/3/2015. (lcckk2) (Entered: 06/03/2015)
2015-06-03		Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 7/2/2015. (dot) (Entered: 06/11/2015)
2015-07-02	8	STATUS REPORT JOINT by JUDICIAL WATCH, INC.. (Cotca, Ramona) (Entered: 07/02/2015)
2015-07-07		MINUTE ORDER (paperless). The Court has received and considered the parties' 8 Joint Status Report regarding further proceedings in this FOIA case. Although the parties disagree on various aspects of setting a schedule, they agree that the first production of responsive documents should be on August 20, 2015. Accordingly, Defendant shall make its first production of responsive records by no later than AUGUST 20, 2015. In addition, the parties shall file a Joint Status Report by no later than SEPTEMBER 1, 2015, proposing a schedule for further productions and indicating the volume and scope of responsive documents. The parties shall meet and confer with sufficient time prior to the filing of that Joint Status Report such that the Status Report reflects both parties' positions on a proposed schedule. The Court will not set a final deadline for all productions until after it has had an opportunity to consider that Joint Status Report—in order to leave open the possibility that the production of documents can be completed more expeditiously than the January 2016 deadline proposed by the Defendant. In the interim, however, the Court will tentatively require the rolling productions to continue every six weeks after the initial August 20, 2015, production. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 7/7/2015. (lcckk2) (Entered: 07/07/2015)
2015-07-07		Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 9/1/2015. (dot) (Entered: 07/07/2015)
2015-09-01	9	Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 09/01/2015)
2015-09-02	10	NOTICE regarding motion for designation of coordinating judge by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 09/02/2015)
2015-09-04	11	NOTICE of ORDER in MISCELLANEOUS CASE NUMBER 15-1188 by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 09/04/2015)
2015-09-07	12	MOTION to Stay re 10 Notice (Other) pending resolution of motion for designation of coordinating judge by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 09/07/2015)
2015-09-22	13	Memorandum in opposition to re 12 MOTION to Stay re 10 Notice (Other) pending resolution of motion for designation of coordinating judge filed by JUDICIAL WATCH, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Cotca, Ramona) (Entered: 09/22/2015)
2015-10-08		MINUTE ORDER (paperless). The Department of State's Motion for Designation of Coordinating Judge, filed in the miscellaneous action captioned In re: U.S. Department of State FOIA Litigation Regarding Emails of Certain Former Officials , has now been denied by Chief Judge Richard Roberts on behalf of the Judges of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, sitting in Executive Session. See Order, In re: U.S. Department of State FOIA Litigation Regarding Emails of Certain Former Officials , 15-cv-1188 (D.D.C. Oct. 8, 2015), ECF No. 41. Accordingly, Defendant's 12 Motion to Stay Pending Resolution of its Motion for Designation of Coordinating Judge is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 10/8/2015. (lcckk2) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-11-30	14	Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 11/30/2015)
2016-02-29	15	Joint STATUS REPORT by JUDICIAL WATCH, INC.. (Cotca, Ramona) (Entered: 02/29/2016)
2016-02-29		MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 15 Joint Status Report, the parties shall meet and confer and file a Joint Status Report no later than APRIL 13, 2016, regarding further proceedings in this case. The parties shall include a proposed briefing schedule if appropriate. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 2/29/2016. (lcckk2) (Entered: 02/29/2016)
2016-02-29		Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report and proposed briefing schedule due by 4/13/2016. (dot) (Entered: 03/01/2016)
2016-03-16	16	NOTICE of Appearance by Aimee Woodward Brown on behalf of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Brown, Aimee) (Entered: 03/16/2016)
2016-03-16	17	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Production by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Brown, Aimee) (Entered: 03/16/2016)
2016-03-21		MINUTE ORDER granting nunc pro tunc Defendant's 17 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time in light of the disruption caused by the closure of the Washington Metrorail system on March 16, 2016. The deadline for Defendant's production of records is extended nunc pro tunc to March 17, 2016. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 3/21/2016. (lcckk2) (Entered: 03/21/2016)
2016-04-13	18	Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 04/13/2016)
2016-04-14		MINUTE ORDER: Pursuant to the parties' 18 Joint Status Report in this FOIA action, the Court sets the following schedule for further proceedings that was requested by the parties. By no later than JUNE 8, 2016, Defendant shall provide to Plaintiff a draft Vaughn and search declaration; by no later than JUNE 20, 2016, Plaintiff shall inform Defendant if it is challenging the search, the withheld documents, or any redactions to produced documents. If the parties are able to resolve the matter informally, they shall promptly inform the Court. If the parties are not able to resolve this matter informally, they shall comply with the following briefing schedule: by no later than JULY 13, 2016, Defendant shall file its motion for summary judgment; by no later than AUGUST 10, 2016, Plaintiff shall file its opposition and cross-motion for summary judgment, or move for discovery pursuant to Rule 56(d), if appropriate; by no later than SEPTEMBER 7, 2016, Defendant shall file its opposition/reply brief; and by no later than SEPTEMBER 21, 2016, Plaintiff shall file its reply brief. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 4/14/2016. (lcckk2) (Entered: 04/14/2016)
2016-04-15		Set/Reset Deadlines: By no later than 6/8/2016, Defendant shall provide to Plaintiff a draft Vaughn and search declaration; By no later than 6/20/2016, Plaintiff shall inform Defendant if it is challenging the search, the withheld documents, or any redactions to produced documents; By no later than 7/13/2016, Defendant shall file its motion for summary judgment; By no later than 8/10/2016, Plaintiff shall file its opposition and cross-motion for summary judgment, or move for discovery; By no later than 9/7/2016, Defendant shall file its opposition/reply brief; By no later than 9/21/2016, Plaintiff shall file its reply brief. (kt) (Entered: 04/15/2016)
2016-06-07	19	Unopposed MOTION to Modify Certain Timeframes in Minute Order by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 06/07/2016)
2016-06-07		MINUTE ORDER granting Defendant's 19 Unopposed Motion To Modify Certain Timeframes Contained In Minute Order Dated April 14, 2016. Defendant shall provide Plaintiff its draft Vaughn index by no later than JUNE 21, 2016; and Plaintiff shall inform Defendant whether it will challenge the search and/or exemptions by no later than JUNE 30, 2016. The briefing schedule set in the Court's 4/14/2016 is unchanged. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 6/7/2016. (lcckk2) (Entered: 06/07/2016)
2016-06-21	20	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Provide Draft Vaughn by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 06/21/2016)
2016-06-24		MINUTE ORDER granting nunc pro tunc Defendant's 20 Unopposed Motion for a One Day Extension to Produce Draft Vaughn to Plaintiff. The deadline to produce the draft Vaughn index or declaration is extended by one day, to June 22, 2016. All other deadlines previously set by the Court are unchanged. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 6/24/2016. (lcckk2) (Entered: 06/24/2016)
2016-07-13	21	MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration and Index, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 07/13/2016)
2016-08-05	22	Joint MOTION to Stay re Order,,,, for Summary Judgment Briefing by JUDICIAL WATCH, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cotca, Ramona) (Entered: 08/05/2016)
2016-08-08		MINUTE ORDER granting the parties' 22 Joint Motion to Stay Briefing Schedule. In light of the events related in the Joint Motion, the briefing schedule previously set by the Court is VACATED. Defendant shall file a Status Report no later than SEPTEMBER 9, 2016, regarding the supplemental search and production. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 8/8/2016. (lcckk2) (Entered: 08/08/2016)
2016-08-08		MINUTE ORDER denying WITHOUT PREJUDICE Defendant's 21 Motion for Summary Judgment. In light of the events reported by the parties in their 22 Motion to Stay Briefing Schedule, it is in the interest of judicial efficiency to deny without prejudice Defendant's 21 Motion for Summary Judgment. The Court will set a briefing schedule, if there remain issues to be resolved, after any supplemental production, and Defendants may at that time re-file their motion for summary judgment (updated as necessary). Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 8/8/2016. (lcckk2) (Entered: 08/08/2016)
2016-08-08		Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant shall file a Status Report no later than 9/9/2016. (kt) (Entered: 08/08/2016)
2016-09-09	23	STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 09/09/2016)
2016-09-13		MINUTE ORDER: In light of Defendant's 23 Status Report, the parties shall meet and confer and shall file on or before SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 a revised briefing schedule for summary judgment. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 9/13/16. (lcckk1) (Entered: 09/13/2016)
2016-09-13		Set/Reset Deadlines: The parties shall meet and confer and shall file on or before 9/23/2016 a revised briefing schedule for summary judgment. (kt) (Entered: 09/13/2016)
2016-09-23	24	Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 09/23/2016)
2016-09-27		MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 24 Joint Status Report filed on September 23, 2016, the Court sets the following briefing schedule that was requested by the parties: By no later than October 21, 2016, Defendant shall file its Motion for Summary Judgment; by no later than November 22, 2016, Plaintiff shall file its combined Opposition brief and Cross-motion for Summary Judgment, or move for discovery pursuant to Rule 56(d), if appropriate; by no later than December 20, 2016, Defendant shall file its combined Reply in support of Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiff's Cross-Motion or Motion for discovery; and by no later than January 13, 2017, Plaintiff shall file its Reply brief. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 9/27/16. (lcckk1) (Entered: 09/27/2016)
2016-09-27		Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff's Cross Motion due by 11/22/2016. Response to Cross Motions due by 12/20/2016. Reply to Cross Motions due by 1/13/2017. Defendant's Summary Judgment motion due by 10/21/2016. Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 11/22/2016. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 12/20/2016. (dot) (Entered: 09/28/2016)
2016-10-21	25	MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Statement of Facts, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 10/21/2016)
2016-11-17	26	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 25 MOTION for Summary Judgment by JUDICIAL WATCH, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 & 2, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Cotca, Ramona) (Entered: 11/17/2016)
2016-11-17		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiff's 26 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff's Motion shall be GRANTED and the briefing schedule previously set by the Court shall be VACATED; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report on or before DECEMBER 16, 2016, providing an update to the Court and either setting out a proposed amended schedule for further briefing regarding Defendant's 25 Motion for Summary Judgment and other remaining Rule 56 briefing deadlines or making further recommendations to the Court as to how the litigation in this matter should proceed. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 11/17/2016. (lcckk1) (Entered: 11/17/2016)
2016-12-16	27	Joint STATUS REPORT by JUDICIAL WATCH, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Cotca, Ramona) (Entered: 12/16/2016)
2016-12-20		MINUTE ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the parties' 27 Joint Status Report, and the Court sets the following briefing schedule that was requested by the parties: By no later than JANUARY 13, 2017, Plaintiff shall file its combined Opposition brief and Cross-motion for Summary Judgment, or move for discovery pursuant to Rule 56(d), if appropriate; by no later than FEBRUARY 6, 2017, Defendant shall file its combined Reply in support of Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiff's Cross-Motion or Motion for discovery; and by no later than February 17, 2017, Plaintiff shall file its Reply brief. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 12/20/2016. (lcckk1) (Entered: 12/20/2016)
2017-01-13	28	Memorandum in opposition to re 25 MOTION for Summary Judgment with Response to Defendant's Statement of Material Facts Not in Dispute filed by JUDICIAL WATCH, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Ramona R. Cotca (with exhibits), # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Cotca, Ramona) (Entered: 01/13/2017)
2017-01-13	29	Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment with Plaintiff's Statement of Material Facts Not in Dispute by JUDICIAL WATCH, INC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Ramona R. Cotca (with exhibits), # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Cotca, Ramona) (Entered: 01/13/2017)
2017-02-06	30	REPLY to opposition to motion re 25 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 02/06/2017)
2017-02-06	31	RESPONSE re 29 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment with Plaintiff's Statement of Material Facts Not in Dispute filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts)(Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 02/06/2017)
2017-02-17	32	REPLY to opposition to motion re 29 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment with Plaintiff's Statement of Material Facts Not in Dispute filed by JUDICIAL WATCH, INC.. (Cotca, Ramona) (Entered: 02/17/2017)
2017-09-21	33	ORDER GRANTING-IN-PART and DENYING-IN-PART WITHOUT PREJUDICE Plaintiff's 29 Motion for Summary Judgment and DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE Defendant's 25 Motion for Summary Judgment. The thirteen documents listed in this Order shall be furnished to the Court, under seal and ex parte, for in camera review by NOVEMBER 6, 2017. To the extent Defendant continues to decline to search the additional materials allegedly recovered in October 2016, an affidavit addressing the agency's control of these materials shall likewise be furnished by NOVEMBER 6, 2017. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 9/21/2017. (lcckk3) (Entered: 09/21/2017)
2017-11-06	34	NOTICE of Submission of Documents for In Camera Review by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 11/06/2017)
2017-11-06	35	NOTICE of Filing of Requested Declaration by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 11/06/2017)
2018-01-11	36	ORDER. Upon review in camera of the documents submitted under seal and ex parte by Defendant, the Court now DENIES in full Plaintiff's 29 Motion for Summary Judgment. Defendant shall file an affidavit addressing the topics set forth in Part II.B. of the accompanying Memorandum Opinion by JANUARY 25, 2018 . Thereafter, Plaintiff shall file a notice addressing the topics set forth in Part II.B. of the accompanying Memorandum Opinion by FEBRUARY 8, 2018 . Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on January 11, 2018. (lcckk1) (Entered: 01/11/2018)
2018-01-11	37	MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on January 11, 2018. (lcckk1) (Entered: 01/11/2018)
2018-01-11	38	ORDER. The Court has, today, January 11, 2018, lodged the documents referenced herein under seal and ex parte with the Clerk of the Court so that they are reviewable by Court personnel only. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on January 11, 2018. (lcckk1) (Entered: 01/11/2018)
2018-01-25	39	NOTICE of Filing of Requested Declaration by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE re 36 Order,, (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 01/25/2018)
2018-02-08	40	NOTICE by JUDICIAL WATCH, INC. (Cotca, Ramona) (Entered: 02/08/2018)
2018-02-09		MINUTE ORDER: The Court has received Defendant's 39 notice and declaration, and Plaintiff's 40 notice, each of which was filed in response to this Court's 36 Order of January 11, 2018. Although it appears that Plaintiff has not fully addressed the Court's request on its merits, Plaintiff indicates that it "informed Defendant that it is potentially interested in a settlement agreement that would capture some of the pending cases against [Defendant], including the present action," and that the parties have engaged in "some preliminary discussions about the possibility of such a settlement." Plaintiff has requested 45 days for further discussions before submitting a Joint Status Report to the Court. While the Court has not solicited or received notice of Defendant's view, the Court does not have reason to believe that Defendant would be prejudiced by such a path forward. Accordingly, in the interest of efficient resolution of this matter, the Court hereby orders the parties to file a Joint Status Report by no later than MARCH 26, 2018 , regarding the progress of settlement discussions and indicating the parties' view as to whether further litigation is necessary. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on February 9, 2018. (lcckk1) (Entered: 02/09/2018)
2018-02-09		Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/26/2018. (dot) (Entered: 02/09/2018)
2018-03-26	41	Joint STATUS REPORT by JUDICIAL WATCH, INC.. (Cotca, Ramona) (Entered: 03/26/2018)
2018-04-18		MINUTE ORDER: The Court has received the parties' 41 Joint Status Report, which indicates that the parties could not agree to settle this matter. Nevertheless, Plaintiff "will not seek further litigation on the issue surrounding the supplemental search" and "will accept the Court's in camera review of the records that were at issue" in the 37 Memorandum Opinion. The report also proposes a briefing schedule in the event that the parties are not able to resolve the issue of attorney's fees and costs, the "only matter in dispute that remains at this time." In the interest of efficient resolution of this remaining issue, the Court adopts the parties' proposed schedule. Plaintiff shall file any Motion in Support of Attorney's Fees on or before MAY 9, 2018 . Defendant shall file its Opposition on or before MAY 23, 2018 . Plaintiff shall file its Reply, if any, on or before MAY 30, 2018 . Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on April 18, 2018. (lcckk1) (Entered: 04/18/2018)
2018-04-18	42	MOTION for Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 04/18/2018)
2018-04-18	43	NOTICE of Appearance by Paul J. Orfanedes on behalf of JUDICIAL WATCH, INC. (Orfanedes, Paul) (Entered: 04/18/2018)
2018-04-18		Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff shall file any Motion in Support of Attorney's Fees by 5/9/2018. Response due by 5/23/2018. Reply due by 5/30/2018. (dot) (Entered: 04/20/2018)
2018-04-23		MINUTE ORDER: The Court has reviewed in camera certain documents at issue in this case. See Order, ECF No. 36; Mem. Op, ECF No. 37. Shortly after the Court's Minute Order of April 18, 2018, the Court received Defendant's 42 Motion for Judgment, which renews Defendant's motion for summary judgment pursuant to the Court's 33 Order. In light of the briefing schedule for Plaintiff's anticipated Motion in Support of Attorney's Fees, the Court shall order the parties to address Defendant's 42 Motion for Judgment beforehand, in the event that such filings would affect the parties' approach to the Motion in Support of Attorney's Fees. Accordingly, Plaintiff shall respond to Defendant's 42 Motion for Judgment on or before APRIL 30, 2018 , and Defendant shall file its reply, if any, on or before MAY 4, 2018 . Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on April 23, 2018. (lcckk1) (Entered: 04/23/2018)
2018-04-23		Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff shall Response to 42 by 4/30/2018. Defendant shall Reply by 5/4/2018. (dot) (Entered: 04/23/2018)
2018-04-24	44	RESPONSE re 42 MOTION for Judgment filed by JUDICIAL WATCH, INC.. (Orfanedes, Paul) (Entered: 04/24/2018)
2018-04-25	45	RESPONSE re 42 MOTION for Judgment filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Edney, Marsha) (Entered: 04/25/2018)
2018-04-30	46	ORDER. The Court hereby GRANTS Defendant's 42 Motion for Judgment and enters judgment in favor of Defendant. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on April 30, 2018. (lcckk1) (Entered: 04/30/2018)
2018-04-30		MINUTE ORDER: In light of the Court's 46 entry of judgment for Defendant, the only remaining issue in this litigation is attorney's fees. Plaintiff would prefer adhering to the briefing schedule set forth in the Court's Minute Order of April 18, 2018, rather than proceeding with the timetable and procedures set forth under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(d)(2) and Local Civil Rule 54.2(a). ECF No. 44, at 1. Defendant offers to continue settlement discussions regarding attorney's fees and in any event requests a new briefing schedule to accommodate negotiations in this case and counsel's deadlines in other litigation. ECF No. 45, at 1. In the interest of efficient resolution of this matter, the Court shall VACATE the briefing schedule set forth in the Court's Minute Order of April 18, 2018. The parties shall file a further Joint Status Report by MAY 14, 2018 , indicating the status of settlement negotiations regarding attorney's fees and proposing a revised briefing schedule, if necessary. In the meantime, the Court shall STAY the deadline provided under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(d)(2)(B). Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on April 30, 2018. (lcckk1) (Entered: 04/30/2018)
2018-04-30		Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 5/14/2018, indicating the status of settlement negotiations regarding attorney's fees and proposing a revised briefing schedule, if necessary. (dot) (Entered: 05/01/2018)
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