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Case TitleMicrosoft Corporation v. Department of the Treasury
DistrictWestern District of Washington
CitySeattle
Case Number2:2015cv01603
Date Filed2015-10-07
Date Closed2017-10-11
JudgeJudge Ricardo S Martinez
PlaintiffMicrosoft Corporation
Case DescriptionMicrosoft Corporation submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Treasury for records related to IRS temporary regulations purporting to allow contractors to question witnesses pursuant to summons. After hearing nothing further about their request, Microsoft filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantDepartment of the Treasury
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2015-10-071COMPLAINT For Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against defendant(s) Department of the Treasury (Receipt # 0981-4187337), filed by Microsoft Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit I)(Eakes, Patricia) (Entered: 10/07/2015)
2015-10-072PRAECIPE to attach document (Civil Cover Sheet) re 1 Complaint by Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation (Eakes, Patricia) (Entered: 10/07/2015)
2015-10-073PRAECIPE TO ISSUE SUMMONS re 1 Complaint by Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons)(Eakes, Patricia) (Entered: 10/07/2015)
2015-10-084APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Daniel A. Rosen FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4188057 (Eakes, Patricia) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-085APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY James M. O'Brien FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4188067 (Eakes, Patricia) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-08NOTICE to Filer: ATTACHMENTS FILED SEPARATELY: Please remember the Civil Cover Sheet, the Summons(es) and the Report Regarding Trademarks and Patents (if applicable), MUST be attachments to your initiating document. Thank you.(DJ) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-08NOTICE: Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1, Plaintiff(s) Microsoft Corporation must file a Corporate Disclosure Statement by 10/15/2015. (DJ) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-08Judge Ricardo S. Martinez added. (DJ) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-086Summons(es) electronically issued as to defendant(s) Attorney General of the United States, United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington. (Attachments: # 1 Summons)(DJ) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-087Summons electronically issued as to defendant(s) Department of the Treasury. (DJ) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-098ORDER re 4 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Daniel A. Rosen for plaintiff Microsoft Corporation by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only. NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (AD) (Entered: 10/09/2015)
2015-10-099ORDER re 5 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS James M. O'Brien for plaintiff Microsoft Corporation by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only. NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (AD) (Entered: 10/09/2015)
2015-10-1410CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by Microsoft Corporation (Eakes, Patricia) (Entered: 10/14/2015)
2015-10-1411AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on on 10/13/2015, filed by Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation. (Eakes, Patricia) (Entered: 10/14/2015)
2015-11-1212AFFIDAVIT of Mailing of Summons and Complaint to General Counsel of the Department of the Treasury on 10/8/2015, filed by Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation. (Eakes, Patricia) (Entered: 11/12/2015)
2015-11-1213AFFIDAVIT of Mailing of Summons and Complaint to Attorney General of the United States on 10/8/2015, filed by Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation. (Eakes, Patricia) (Entered: 11/12/2015)
2015-11-1314NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Richard J Hagerman on behalf of Defendant Department of the Treasury. (Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 11/13/2015)
2015-11-1315Stipulated MOTION for an extension of time to answer by Defendant Department of the Treasury. (Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 11/13/2015)
2015-11-1816ORDER granting 15 Stipulated Motion extending time to answer to 12/16/15 by Judge Ricardo S Martinez.(RS) (Entered: 11/18/2015)
2015-12-1617ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Department of the Treasury.(Hagerman, Richard) (Entered: 12/16/2015)
2015-12-1718ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report due by 1/28/2016, FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 1/14/2016, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 1/21/2016, by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (LW) (Entered: 12/17/2015)
2016-01-2819JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties estimated Trial Days: 1. (Eakes, Patricia) (Entered: 01/28/2016)
2016-04-0820JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties estimated Trial Days: N/A. (Eakes, Patricia) (Entered: 04/08/2016)
2016-06-0721Joint STATUS REPORT by Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation (Eakes, Patricia) (Entered: 06/07/2016)
2016-08-0522JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties (Eakes, Patricia) (Entered: 08/05/2016)
2016-11-0423JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties (Ostrovsky, Andrea) (Entered: 11/04/2016)
2017-01-2524NOTICE of Change of Address/Change of Name of Attorney Patricia A Eakes. Filed by Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation. (Eakes, Patricia) Modified on 1/25/2017 (DS). (Entered: 01/25/2017)
2017-02-0225JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties (Eakes, Patricia) (Entered: 02/02/2017)
2017-05-0326Joint STATUS REPORT by Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation (Eakes, Patricia) (Entered: 05/03/2017)
2017-08-1127Joint STATUS REPORT by Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation (Eakes, Patricia) (Entered: 08/11/2017)
2017-10-1028STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice by parties (Ostrovsky, Andrea) (Entered: 10/10/2017)
2017-10-11***Civil Case Terminated per 28 Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice. (PM) (Entered: 10/11/2017)
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