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Case TitleRand v. United States Securities and Exchange Commission et al
DistrictSouthern District of Florida
CityFt Lauderdale
Case Number0:2023cv60789
Date Filed2023-04-28
Date Closed2023-09-07
JudgeJudge Roy K. Altman
PlaintiffMichael T. Rand
Case DescriptionMichael Rand submitted FOIA requests to the Department of Justice and the SEC for records concerning his conviction. He requested expedited processing. The agencies acknowledged receipt of his requests but after hearing nothing further from any of the agencies, Rand filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUnited States Securities and Exchange Commission
DefendantFederal Bureau of Investigation United States Department of Justice
DefendantExecutive Office of US Attorneys United States Department of Justice
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2023-04-281COMPLAINT For Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against Executive Office of US Attorneys, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Filing fees $ 402.00, filed by Michael T. Rand. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(drz) (Entered: 04/28/2023)
2023-04-282Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Roy K. Altman and Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (drz) (Entered: 04/28/2023)
2023-05-013Clerks Notice of Receipt of Filing Fee received on 4/28/2023 in the amount of $ 402.00, receipt number FLS268669. (vt) (Entered: 05/01/2023)
2023-05-024ORDER OF INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE LITIGANTS. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 5/2/2023. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 05/03/2023)
2023-05-025ORDER in Cases with Multiple Defendants. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 5/2/2023. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 05/03/2023)
2023-05-086Summons Issued as to United States Securities and Exchange Commission, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (cqs) (Entered: 05/08/2023)
2023-05-237ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE filed by Michael T. Rand. (cqs) (Entered: 05/23/2023)
2023-06-128PAPERLESS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE . While the Plaintiff has filed 7 a Certificate of Service as proof of service on the Defendants in this case, that Certificate of Service only partially complies with the methods of service for serving the United States and its agencies, corporations, officers, or employees outlined in FED. R. CIV. P. 4(i). The Certificate of Service doesn't show that the "Attorney General of the United States" was "sen[t]... a copy of [the summons and of the complaint] by registered or certified mail[.]" Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(i)(1)(B) (emphases added). The Plaintiff is directed to show cause by June 16, 2023 , that he complied with the methods of service outlined in FED. R. CIV. P. 4(i) for serving the United States and its agencies, corporations, officers, or employees. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 6/12/2023. (bto) (Entered: 06/12/2023)
2023-06-13Set Deadlines Per DE#8. Show Cause Response due by 6/16/2023. (cqs) (Entered: 06/13/2023)
2023-06-209MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond re 8 Order To Show CAause by Michael T. Rand. Responses due by 7/5/2023 (cqs) (Entered: 06/20/2023)
2023-06-2110PAPERLESS ORDER GRANTING 9 the Plaintiff's Motion for an Extension of Time to Respond to the Order to Show Cause. The Plaintiff must file on the docket proof that he "sen[t]... a copy of [the summons and of the complaint] by registered or certified mail to the Attorney General of the United States at Washington, D.C.," FED. R. CIV. P. 4(i)(1)(B) (emphases added), by June 28, 2023 . Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 6/21/2023. (bto) (Entered: 06/21/2023)
2023-06-21Reset Deadlines Per DE#10. Show Cause Response due by 6/28/2023. (cqs) (Entered: 06/21/2023)
2023-06-2711PROOF of Mailing Via Certified Mail filed by Michael T. Rand. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(cds) (Entered: 06/27/2023)
2023-07-1212NOTICE by Executive Office of US Attorneys, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Securities and Exchange Commission . Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party Executive Office of US Attorneys(pty:dft), Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party Federal Bureau of Investigation(pty:dft), Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party United States Securities and Exchange Commission(pty:dft). (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 07/12/2023)
2023-07-2113Summons Issued as to Carlos Raurell, Assistant United States Attorney. (nan) (Entered: 07/21/2023)
2023-07-2114Summons Issued as to Carlos Raurell, Assistant United States Attorney. (nan) (Entered: 07/21/2023)
2023-07-2115Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction re 13 Summons Issued as to USA, Document Restricted Due to Error ; Please see 14 Summons Issued as to USA, for the IMAGE. (nan) (Entered: 07/21/2023)
2023-07-2116ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE as to 14 Summons Issued as to USA filed by Michael T. Rand. (cqs) (Entered: 07/21/2023)
2023-08-2117DEFENDANTS' ANSWER to Complaint by Executive Office of US Attorneys, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Securities and Exchange Commission. (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 08/21/2023)
2023-08-2118ORDER REQUIRING SCHEDULING REPORT AND CERTIFICATES OF INTERESTED PARTIES. Joint Scheduling Report due by 9/4/2023 Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 8/21/2023. See attached document for full details. (nwn) (Entered: 08/22/2023)
2023-09-0519Defendant's Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement - NONE disclosed by Executive Office of US Attorneys, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Securities and Exchange Commission (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 09/05/2023)
2023-09-0520Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Executive Office of US Attorneys, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Securities and Exchange Commission (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 09/05/2023)
2023-09-0621Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement- by Michael T. Rand (cqs) (Entered: 09/06/2023)
2023-09-0722SCHEDULING ORDER: ( Dispositive Motions due by 2/23/2024.), ORDER administratively Closing Case. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 9/7/2023. See attached document for full details. (nwn) (Entered: 09/08/2023)
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