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Case TitleWILEY REIN LLP v. U. S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2015cv01406
Date Filed2015-08-28
Date Closed2015-10-28
JudgeJudge Randolph D. Moss
PlaintiffWILEY REIN LLP
Case DescriptionThe law firm of Wiley Rein submitted a FOIA request to the Department of State for two unclassified cables sent by the U.S. Embassy in Turkey. The law firm also requested expedited processing. After 17 months, the agency told Wiley Rein that it needed to confer with other agencies as to whether the cables should be disclosed. Wiley Rein appealed to the Appeals Review Panel. But after hearing nothing further from the appeals panel, Wiley Rein filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU. S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE The Executive Office, Office of the Legal Adviser
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2015-08-281COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against U. S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-4226428) filed by WILEY REIN LLP. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Sturm, Michael) (Entered: 08/28/2015)
2015-08-282CIVIL COVER SHEET by WILEY REIN LLP re 1 Complaint, filed by WILEY REIN LLP. Related document: 1 Complaint, filed by WILEY REIN LLP.(Sturm, Michael) (Entered: 08/28/2015)
2015-08-283LCvR 7.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by WILEY REIN LLP (Sturm, Michael) (Entered: 08/28/2015)
2015-08-284REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE to the Attorney General of the United States by WILEY REIN LLP re 1 Complaint, filed by WILEY REIN LLP. Related document: 1 Complaint, filed by WILEY REIN LLP.(Sturm, Michael) (Entered: 08/28/2015)
2015-08-285REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE to the U.S. Department of State by WILEY REIN LLP re 1 Complaint, filed by WILEY REIN LLP. Related document: 1 Complaint, filed by WILEY REIN LLP.(Sturm, Michael) (Entered: 08/28/2015)
2015-08-286REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia by WILEY REIN LLP re 1 Complaint, filed by WILEY REIN LLP. Related document: 1 Complaint, filed by WILEY REIN LLP.(Sturm, Michael) (Entered: 08/28/2015)
2015-08-28Case Assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss. (md) (Entered: 08/31/2015)
2015-08-317SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to U. S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Consent) (md) (Entered: 08/31/2015)
2015-09-048RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 9/4/2015. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 10/4/2015.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 9/4/2015., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U. S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE served on 9/3/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration with Exhibit)(Sturm, Michael) (Entered: 09/04/2015)
2015-10-019Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Borum, Marian) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-02MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendant's consent motion for enlargement of time 9 , the consent motion is hereby GRANTED. Defendant shall respond to the Complaint on or before October 13, 2015. It is further ORDERED that the parties appear for a status conference on October 16, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/2/2015. (lcrdm2, ) (Entered: 10/02/2015)
2015-10-02Set/Reset Deadline/Hearing: Defendant shall respond to the Complaint on or before 10/13/2015. A Status Conference is set for 10/16/2015, at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 10/02/2015)
2015-10-0210NOTICE of Appearance by Marian L. Borum on behalf of U. S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Borum, Marian) (Entered: 10/02/2015)
2015-10-1311ANSWER to Complaint by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE.(Borum, Marian) (Entered: 10/13/2015)
2015-10-16Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Status Conference held on 10/16/2015. (The parties shall jointly contact the courtroom deputy, no later than the close of business, on 10/23/2015, if a further Status Conference is necessary). (Court Reporter Jeff Hook). (kt) (Entered: 10/16/2015)
2015-10-23MINUTE ORDER: After considering the parties' respective positions, the Court hereby orders the following briefing schedule: Plaintiff shall file its motion for summary judgment on or before Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Defendant shall file its opposition on or before Friday, November 6, 2015. Plaintiff shall file its reply, if any, on or before Monday, November 9, 2015. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/23/2015. (lcrdm2, ) (Entered: 10/23/2015)
2015-10-23Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff shall file its motion for summary judgment on or before 10/28/2015; Defendant shall file its opposition on or before 11/6/2015; Plaintiff shall file its reply, if any, on or before Monday, 11/9/2015. (kt) (Entered: 10/23/2015)
2015-10-2812STIPULATION of Dismissal by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Borum, Marian) (Entered: 10/28/2015)
2015-10-28MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Stipulation of Dismissal 12 , this matter is hereby DISMISSED without prejudice. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/28/2015. (lcrdm2, ) (Entered: 10/28/2015)
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