Case Detail

FOIA Project Annotation: A federal court in California has ruled that NPR reporter Eric Westervelt's request to the Department of Veterans Affairs for records concerning the agency's Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection, specifically including records that reference Leslie Wiggins, encompasses a search of Wiggins' email account. Ruling in favor of Westervelt on the scope of his request, the court noted that "liberally construed, Plaintiffs' request calls for responsive documents that include records from Ms. Wiggins's own email account. The request logically pertains to the VA as a whole rather than just to OAWP, for as the Plaintiffs point out, only the first and second parts of the request are limited to OAWP records; the third and fourth contain no such limitation." The VA argued that broadening the scope of the request would require a search of the email accounts of every employee who might have had contact with Wiggins. But the court pointed out that "plaintiffs do not seek an order directing the VA to search the records of every employee for responsive documents. Instead, they ask for an order directing the VA to search Wiggins's own emails for responsive records. The VA does not contend that expanding the search to include Wiggins's email account would be unduly burdensome." Although the majority of the 6,498 pages already released by the VA under a production order of 2,000 pages a month, were blank or indecipherable, the court found that because the VA had met its production schedule so far there was no reason to increase the monthly production rate.
Issues: Adequacy - Search

Date Filed	Doc #	Docket Text
2018-09-20	1	COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief for Violation of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. section 552 et seq., against United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Filing fee $400 receipt number 0971-12697137). Filed by National Public Radio, Inc., Eric Westervelt. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to FOIA Complaint, # 2 Exhibit B to FOIA Complaint, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Burke, Thomas) (Filed on 9/20/2018) Modified on 9/21/2018 (jmlS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/20/2018)
2018-09-20	2	Proposed Summons. (Burke, Thomas) (Filed on 9/20/2018) (Entered: 09/20/2018)
2018-09-21	3	Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening. Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. Counsel is required to send chambers a copy of the initiating documents pursuant to L.R. 5-1(e)(7). A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 10/5/2018. (jmlS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/21/2018) (Entered: 09/21/2018)
2018-09-21	4	Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 12/12/2018. Initial Case Management Conference set for 12/19/2018 01:30 PM in Oakland, Courtroom 4, 3rd Floor. (jjbS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/21/2018) (Entered: 09/21/2018)
2018-09-21	5	Summons Issued as to United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (jjbS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/21/2018) (Entered: 09/21/2018)
2018-10-09	6	CLERK'S NOTICE TO PLAINTIFFS Re: Consent or Declination: Plaintiffs shall file a consent or declination to proceed before a magistrate judge. Note that any party is free to withhold consent to proceed before a magistrate judge without adverse substantive consequences. The forms are available at: http://cand.uscourts.gov/civilforms. Consent/Declination due by 10/23/2018. (ig, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/9/2018) (Entered: 10/09/2018)
2018-10-24	7	NOTICE of Appearance by Adrienne Zack (Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 10/24/2018) (Entered: 10/24/2018)
2018-10-24	8	ANSWER to 1 Complaint by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 10/24/2018) Modified on 10/25/2018 (jjbS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 10/24/2018)
2018-10-24	9	CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by United States Department of Veterans Affairs.. (Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 10/24/2018) (Entered: 10/24/2018)
2018-10-30	10	CLERK'S SECOND NOTICE TO PLAINTIFFS Re: Consent or Declination: Plaintiffs shall file a consent or declination to proceed before a magistrate judge. Note that any party is free to withhold consent to proceed before a magistrate judge without adverse substantive consequences. The forms are available at: http://cand.uscourts.gov/civilforms. Consent/Declination due by 11/13/2018. (dtmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/30/2018) (Entered: 10/30/2018)
2018-11-01	11	CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by National Public Radio, Inc., Eric Westervelt.. (Burke, Thomas) (Filed on 11/1/2018) (Entered: 11/01/2018)
2018-11-30	12	ADR Clerks Notice re: Non-Compliance with Court Order. The parties have failed to file an ADR Certification as required by the Initial Case Management Scheduling Order. Counsel shall comply promptly with the requirements of ADR L.R. 3-5(b) and shall file the ADR Certification. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (cmf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/30/2018) (Entered: 11/30/2018)
2018-11-30	13	STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Continue Case Management Conference filed by United States Department of Veterans Affairs, National Public Radio, Inc., and Eric Westervelt. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Adrienne Zack)(Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 11/30/2018) Modified on 12/3/2018 (jjbS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/30/2018)
2018-12-03	14	ORDER by Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu granting 13 Stipulation to continue: Joint Case Management Statement due by 2/13/2019. Initial Case Management Conference continued to 2/20/2019 01:30 PM. (ig, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/3/2018) (Entered: 12/03/2018)
2019-01-22	15	ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Stay Case Management Conference and Related Deadlines (Unopposed) filed by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Responses due by 1/28/2019. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order)(Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 1/22/2019) (Entered: 01/22/2019)
2019-01-25	16	ORDER BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE DONNA M. RYU GRANTING DEFENDANT'S 15 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION TO STAY CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND RELATED DEADLINES. (ig, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/25/2019) (Entered: 01/25/2019)
2019-02-13	17	ORDER: The stay of this matter is hereby lifted. By 2/21/2019, the parties shall submit a stipulation regarding a new case management schedule. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu on 2/13/2019. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (dmrlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/13/2019) (Entered: 02/13/2019)
2019-02-15	18	STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Continue Case Management Conference filed by United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Eric Westervelt, and National Public Radio, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 2/15/2019) Modified on 2/19/2019 (jjbS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/15/2019)
2019-02-19	19	ORDER by Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu granting 18 Stipulation to Continue: Joint Case Management Statement due by 4/24/2019. Initial Case Management Conference continued to 5/1/2019 01:30 PM. (ig, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/19/2019) (Entered: 02/19/2019)
2019-04-09	20	NOTICE of Appearance by Selina Jessie MacLaren (MacLaren, Selina) (Filed on 4/9/2019) (Entered: 04/09/2019)
2019-04-09	21	STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Advance Case Management Conference< filed by United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Eric Westervelt and National Public Radio, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 4/9/2019) Modified on 4/10/2019 (ajsS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 04/09/2019)
2019-04-10	22	Order by Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu granting 21 Stipulation to Advance Initial Case Management Conference. Initial Case Management Conference set for 4/17/2019 at 1:30 PM in Oakland, Courtroom 4, 3rd Floor. The parties' joint Case Management Statement is due by 4/11/2019. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (dmrlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/10/2019) (Entered: 04/10/2019)
2019-04-11	23	JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Eric Westervelt and National Public Radio, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 4/11/2019) Modified on 4/12/2019 (ajsS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 04/11/2019)
2019-04-11	24	ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 4/11/2019) (Entered: 04/11/2019)
2019-04-17	25	PDF with attached Audio File. Court Date & Time [ 4/17/2019 1:33:39 PM ]. File Size [ 5568 KB ]. Run Time [ 00:11:36 ]. (courtspeak). (Entered: 04/17/2019)
2019-04-17	26	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu: Initial Case Management Conference held on 4/17/2019. By 5/10/2019, Defendant shall complete its production. By 6/21/2019, Defendant shall produce a final Vaughn index. Updated Joint Case Management Statement due by 7/24/2019. Further Case Management Conference set for 7/31/2019 01:30 PM. FTR Time: Civil Conference Minute Order. Attachment: Civil Conferece Minute Order. (ig, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 4/17/2019) (Entered: 04/18/2019)
2019-05-06	27	STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re 26 to Extend Production Deadline filed by United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Eric Westervelt and National Public Radio, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 5/6/2019) Modified on 5/7/2019 (ajsS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/06/2019)
2019-05-07	28	ORDER by Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu granting 27 Stipulation: Defendant's production deadline is extended from 5/10/2019 to 5/15/2019. (ig, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/7/2019) (Entered: 05/07/2019)
2019-07-24	29	UPDATED JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Eric Westervelt and National Public Radio, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 7/24/2019) Modified on 7/25/2019 (ajsS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/24/2019)
2019-07-31	30	PDF with attached Audio File. Court Date & Time [ 7/31/2019 2:53:55 PM ]. File Size [ 11064 KB ]. Run Time [ 00:23:03 ]. (courtspeak). (Entered: 07/31/2019)
2019-07-31	31	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu: Further Case Management Conference held on 7/31/2019. See minute order for all particulars. Updated Joint Case Management Statement due by 11/27/2019. Further Case Management Conference set for 12/4/2019 01:30 PM. FTR Time: 2:53-3:16. Attachment: Civil Conferece Minute Order. (ig, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 7/31/2019) (Entered: 08/02/2019)
2019-08-07	32	MOTION for Extension of Time to File or Produce Responsive Materials filed by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order)(Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 8/7/2019) Modified on 8/8/2019 (ajsS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 08/07/2019)
2019-08-14	33	Order: Defendant filed a 32 Motion to Extend Production Deadline, which the court is treating as a motion for administrative relief pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-11. Having received no opposition to the motion, the motion is granted as unopposed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu on 8/14/2019. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (dmrlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/14/2019) (Entered: 08/14/2019)
2019-09-27	34	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Production Schedule filed by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 9/27/2019) (Entered: 09/27/2019)
2019-09-27	35	Declaration of Adrienne Zack in Support of 34 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Production Schedule filed byUnited States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Related document(s) 34 ) (Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 9/27/2019) (Entered: 09/27/2019)
2019-09-30	36	OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 34 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Production Schedule ) to Motion to Extend Deadline to Submit Production Schedule filed byNational Public Radio, Inc., Eric Westervelt. (Burke, Thomas) (Filed on 9/30/2019) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
2019-09-30	37	Declaration of Thomas R. Burke in Support of 36 Opposition/Response to Motion, to Extend Deadline to Submit Production Schedule filed byNational Public Radio, Inc., Eric Westervelt. (Related document(s) 36 ) (Burke, Thomas) (Filed on 9/30/2019) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
2019-09-30	38	Proposed Order re 36 Opposition/Response to Motion, 37 Declaration in Support, Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Extend Deadline by National Public Radio, Inc., Eric Westervelt. (Burke, Thomas) (Filed on 9/30/2019) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
2019-10-04	39	Order by Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu granting in part 34 Motion for Extension of Time to Submit Production Schedule. Signed on 10/4/2019.(dmrlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/4/2019) (Entered: 10/04/2019)
2019-11-01	40	Proposals for Production Schedule by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 11/1/2019) Modified on 11/4/2019 (jmlS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/01/2019)
2019-11-27	41	Updated JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by United States Department of Veterans Affairs, National Public Radio, Inc. and Eric Westervelt. (Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 11/27/2019) Modified on 11/27/2019 (jmlS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/27/2019)
2019-12-04	42	PDF with attached Audio File. Court Date & Time [ 12/4/2019 1:53:10 PM ]. File Size [ 7344 KB ]. Run Time [ 00:15:18 ]. (courtspeak). (Entered: 12/04/2019)
2019-12-04	43	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu: Further Case Management Conference held on 12/4/2019. See minute Order for all particulars. Updated Joint Case Management Statement due by 4/8/2020. Further Case Management Conference set for 4/15/2020 01:30 PM. FTR Time: 1:53-2:08. Attachment: Civil Conference Minute Order. (ig, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 12/4/2019) (Entered: 12/06/2019)
2019-12-11	44	Motion for Order re clarification of scope of FOIA request re Wiggins emails re 40 Status Report filed by National Public Radio, Inc., Eric Westervelt. (Related document(s) 40 ) (Burke, Thomas) (Filed on 12/11/2019) Modified on 12/11/2019 (jmlS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/11/2019)
2019-12-11		Electronic filing error . Incorrect event used. [err101] The correct event is Motion. Corrected by Clerk's Office. No further action is necessary. Re: 44 Supplement al Brief filed by National Public Radio, Inc., Eric Westervelt (jmlS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/11/2019) (Entered: 12/11/2019)
2019-12-18	45	OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 44 MOTION ) filed byUnited States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 12/18/2019) (Entered: 12/18/2019)
2019-12-20	46	REPLY (re 44 MOTION ) for Court Order Clarifying That Scope of FOIA Request Includes Leslie Wiggins' Emails filed byNational Public Radio, Inc., Eric Westervelt. (Burke, Thomas) (Filed on 12/20/2019) (Entered: 12/20/2019)
2019-12-26	47	ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION for Clarification of Order regarding Production of Documents re 43 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings,, Case Management Conference - Further,, Set Deadlines/Hearings, filed by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Responses due by 12/30/2019. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order)(Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 12/26/2019) (Entered: 12/26/2019)
2019-12-30	48	OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 47 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION for Clarification of Order regarding Production of Documents re 43 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings,, Case Management Conference - Further,, Set Deadlines/Hearings, ) filed byNational Public Radio, Inc., Eric Westervelt. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Burke, Thomas) (Filed on 12/30/2019) (Entered: 12/30/2019)
2020-01-02	49	Order by Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu denying 47 Defendant's Administrative Motion for Clarification of 12/4/2019 Order. Signed on 1/2/2020.(dmrlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/2/2020) (Entered: 01/02/2020)
2020-02-05	50	MOTION for Order to Show Cause Re: Contempt of Court's 12/4/19 Order filed by National Public Radio, Inc., Eric Westervelt. Motion Hearing set for 3/26/2020 01:00 PM in Oakland, Courtroom 4, 3rd Floor before Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu. Responses due by 2/19/2020. Replies due by 2/26/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Thomas Burke In Support of Motion for Order to Show Cause, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Proposed Order)(Burke, Thomas) (Filed on 2/5/2020) (Entered: 02/05/2020)
2020-02-05	51	ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to advance hearing on Motion for Order to Show Cause re Contempt of Court's 12/4/19 Order re 50 MOTION for Order to Show Cause Re: Contempt of Court's 12/4/19 Order filed by National Public Radio, Inc., Eric Westervelt. Responses due by 2/10/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Thomas Burke ISO Administrative Motion, # 2 Proposed Order)(Burke, Thomas) (Filed on 2/5/2020) (Entered: 02/05/2020)
2020-02-10	52	OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 51 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to advance hearing on Motion for Order to Show Cause re Contempt of Court's 12/4/19 Order re 50 MOTION for Order to Show Cause Re: Contempt of Court's 12/4/19 Order ) filed byUnited States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order)(Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 2/10/2020) (Entered: 02/10/2020)
2020-02-14	53	Order by Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu denying 51 Plaintiff's Administrative Motion to Advance Hearing on Motion for Order to Show Cause re: Contempt. Signed on 2/14/2020.(dmrlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/14/2020) (Entered: 02/14/2020)
2020-02-19	54	OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 50 MOTION for Order to Show Cause Re: Contempt of Court's 12/4/19 Order ) filed byUnited States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Mr. Chernenko, # 2 Declaration of Ms. Zack, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C)(Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 2/19/2020) (Entered: 02/19/2020)
2020-02-26	55	REPLY (re 50 MOTION for Order to Show Cause Re: Contempt of Court's 12/4/19 Order ) filed byNational Public Radio, Inc., Eric Westervelt. (Burke, Thomas) (Filed on 2/26/2020) (Entered: 02/26/2020)
2020-03-16	56	CLERK'S NOTICE: In light of the current public health emergency caused by coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the court issues the following Notice with the aim of balancing public health and safety concerns, including minimizing the risk of exposure, with the need for scheduling certainty and having civil matters proceed regularly. If the court does not determine that the motion is suitable for determination without a hearing pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-1(b), the 3/26/2020 01:00 PM hearing will be conducted telephonically through CourtCall. No request for telephonic appearance is required. The parties shall follow the CourtCall protocol set forth in the Notice re: Telephonic Appearance Procedures for Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu, available on the court's website. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ig, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/16/2020) (Entered: 03/16/2020)
2020-03-18	57	CLERK'S NOTICE: The hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Order to Show Cause scheduled for 3/26/2020 01:00 PM is VACATED pursuant to General Order 72. If the court determines that a hearing is necessary, a telephonic hearing will be scheduled. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ig, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/18/2020) Modified on 3/18/2020 (ig, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/18/2020)
2020-04-08	58	JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by United States Department of Veterans Affairs, National Public Radio, Inc. and Eric Westervelt. (Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 4/8/2020) Modified on 4/9/2020 (jmlS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 04/08/2020)
2020-04-13	59	ORDER by Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu granting 44 Plaintiffs' Motion for Clarification; denying 50 Plaintiffs' Motion for Order to Show Cause. Further Case Management Conference CONTINUED to 7/15/2020 at 1:30 PM. Updated Case Management Statement due by 7/8/2020. Signed on 4/13/2020.(dmrlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/13/2020) (Entered: 04/13/2020)
2020-07-08	60	JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by United States Department of Veterans Affairs, National Public Radio, Inc. and Eric Westervelt. (Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 7/8/2020) Modified on 7/8/2020 (jmlS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/08/2020)
2020-07-08	61	CLERK'S NOTICE: Having reviewed the parties' 7/8/2020 joint updated case management statement, it does not appear that the 7/15/2020 01:30 PM Further Case Management Conference is necessary at this time. If any party believes that a conference would be beneficial, the party shall notify the court by sending an e-mail to dmrcrd@cand.uscourts.gov by no later than 4:00 PM on 7/10/2020. If no e-mails are received, the 7/15/2020 01:30 PM Further Case Management Conference will be vacated and continued to 10/7/2020 01:30 PM with Updated Joint Case Management Conference Statement due by 9/30/2020. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ig, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/8/2020) (Entered: 07/08/2020)
2020-09-30	62	UPDATED JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by United States Department of Veterans Affairs, National Public Radio, Inc. and Eric Westervelt. (Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 9/30/2020) Modified on 10/1/2020 (jmlS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/30/2020)
2020-10-05	63	ORDER re 62 Joint Case Management Statement: It is hereby ordered that the Further Case Management Conference scheduled for 10/7/2020 01:30 PM is vacated and continued to 11/18/2020 01:30 PM. Parties shall file an updated case management conference statement by no later than 11/12/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu on 10/5/2020. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ig, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/5/2020) (Entered: 10/05/2020)
2020-11-03	64	STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Continue Case Management Conference filed by United States Department of Veterans Affairs, National Public Radio and Eric Westervelt. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 11/3/2020) Modified on 11/4/2020 (jmlS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/03/2020)
2020-11-03	65	ORDER by Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu granting 64 Stipulation: Updated Joint Case Management Statement due by 11/25/2020. Further Case Management Conference continued to 12/2/2020 01:30 PM. (ig, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/3/2020) (Entered: 11/04/2020)
2020-11-24	66	STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Continue Case Management Conference re 65 Order on Stipulation filed by National Public Radio, Inc., Eric Westervelt and United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Selina MacLaren)(MacLaren, Selina) (Filed on 11/24/2020) Modified on 11/25/2020 (jmlS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/24/2020)
2020-11-25	67	ORDER (AS MODIFIED) granting 66 Joint Stipulation with proposed Order: Further Case Management Conference previously set for 12/2/2020 01:30 PM is continued to 1/20/2021 01:30 PM in Oakland, - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar. Parties shall filed an updated joint Case Management Conference Statement by 1/13/2021. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/dmr General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/ . Further Case Management Conference previously set for 12/2/2020 01:30 PM is continued to 1/20/2021 01:30 PM in Oakland, - Videoconference Only. Motions terminated: 66 Stipulation with proposed Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu on 11/25/2020. (ig, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/25/2020) (Entered: 11/25/2020)
2021-01-13	68	STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Continue Case Management Conference filed by National Public Radio, Inc., Eric Westervelt and United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Selina MacLaren In Support of Continuing Case Management Conference)(MacLaren, Selina) (Filed on 1/13/2021) Modified on 1/13/2021 (jmlS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 01/13/2021)
2021-01-14	69	ORDER by Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu granting 68 Joint Stipulation to Continue. Updated Joint Case Management Statement due by 7/28/2021. Further Case Management Conference set for 8/4/2021 01:30 PM in Oakland, - To be determined if by Zoom or in court. (ig, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/14/2021) (Entered: 01/14/2021)
2021-06-16	70	STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Suspend Court Ordered Production Schedule filed by United States Department of Veterans Affairs, National Public Radio, Inc., and Eric Westervelt.(Zack, Adrienne) (Filed on 6/16/2021) Modified on 6/17/2021 (jmlS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 06/16/2021)
2021-06-16	71	JOINT STIPULATION TO SUSPEND COURT ORDERED PRODUCTION SCHEDULE AND ORDER by Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu granting 70 Stipulation. (kcS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/16/2021) (Entered: 06/16/2021)
2021-07-27	72	STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Vacate Case Management Conference and Notice of Settlement re 69 Order on Stipulation, filed by National Public Radio, Inc., Eric Westervelt and United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Burke, Thomas) (Filed on 7/27/2021) Modified on 7/28/2021 (jmlS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/27/2021)
2021-07-28	73	ORDER DISMISSING CASE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu on 7/28/2021. ***Civil Case Terminated. (dmrlc1S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/28/2021) (Entered: 07/28/2021)
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