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Case TitleCOZEN O'CONNOR v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
DistrictEastern District of Pennsylvania
CityPhiladelphia
Case Number2:2005cv04332
Date Filed2005-08-12
Date Closed2011-02-09
JudgeHONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE
PlaintiffCOZEN O'CONNOR a professional corporation
DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
Documents
Docket
Complaint
Opinion/Order [81]
FOIA Project Annotation: A federal court in Pennsylvania has ruled that the Treasury Department has justified its search and most of its exemption claims in response to a request from the law firm Cozen O'Connor for information about terrorist designations of various groups. Treasury had earlier claimed that access to commercial databases was protected by Exemption 4 (confidential business information), but the court noted that Treasury decided to drop its claim and produce the databases for Cozen. The court rejected the law firm's assertion that it should not have to pay for processing already performed by the agency because the agency had failed to consult with it before proceeding and incurring extra fees. The court noted that "Cozen can not seriously suggest that it would have considered telling Treasury to cease its search because it may not have wanted to pay more fees. Its complaint about the inadequacy of Treasury's search and its continuing demand for more production refutes such a suggestion. Therefore, there is no reason that Cozen, as a commercial user, should not be required to pay the cost of the government's responding to its extensive search for sensitive material."
Issues: Adequacy - Search, Exemption 4 - Competitive harm, Fee Category - Commercial
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2005-08-121COMPLAINT against UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY ( Filing fee $ 250 receipt number 920026.), filed by COZEN O'CONNOR.(wgc, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 10/19/2005 (cdd, ). (Entered: 08/15/2005)
2005-08-123 Summons Issued as to UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. 2 Forwarded To: Counsel and 1 AUSA on 8/15/05 (wgc, ) (Entered: 08/15/2005)
2005-08-122Disclosure Form by COZEN O'CONNOR.(wgc, ) (bj, ). (Entered: 08/15/2005)
2005-08-163Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney Re: accepted summons and complaint for UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY on 8/16/2005, answer due 10/17/2005. (cdd, ) (bj, ). (Entered: 08/17/2005)
2005-09-134SUMMONS Returned Executed by COZEN O'CONNOR re: Adam C. Bonin served Summons and Complaint upon UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY by FRCP 4(i) - personal upon US Attorney for EDPA; certified mail to Attorney General and US Dept of Treasury. (BONIN, ADAM) (Entered: 09/13/2005)
2005-09-155Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint As Jointly Stipulated By The Parties filed by COZEN O'CONNOR, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY..(BONIN, ADAM) **(FILED IN ERROR BY ATTY., ERROR ON PDF ATTACHMENT, ATTY. WILL RE-FILE)** Modified on 9/16/2005 (fh) Additional attachment(s) added on 10/19/2005 (cdd, ). (Entered: 09/15/2005)
2005-09-206STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT THE DEADLINE FOR DEFENDANT, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY TO ANSWER PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT IS EXTENDED TO 11/14/05. SIGNED BY JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 9/20/05. 9/21/05 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED.(fdc) Additional attachment(s) added on 10/19/2005 (cdd, ). (Entered: 09/21/2005)
2005-11-147ANSWER to Complaint by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY.(ORLEANS, RENEE) (Entered: 11/14/2005)
2005-11-188ORDER THAT A PRETRIAL CONFERENCE SHALL BE HELD ON 12/28/05 AT 9:00 A.M. IN ROOM 7614, U.S. COURTHOUSE, ETC.SIGNED BY JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 11/17/05. 11/18/05 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED.(cdd, ) (Entered: 11/18/2005)
2005-12-029MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Motion for Extension of Time to Provide Initial Disclosures Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a) filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(ORLEANS, RENEE) (Entered: 12/02/2005)
2005-12-0810ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO PROVIDE INITIAL DISCLOSURES IS GRANTED AND DEFENDANT IS NOT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ITS INITIAL DISCLOSURES UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF COURT.. SIGNED BY JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 12/7/05.12/9/05 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED. (afm, ) (Entered: 12/09/2005)
2005-12-2111ORDER THAT THE PRETRIAL CONFERENCE PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 28, 2005 AT 9:00 A.M., HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR 12/29/2005 10:45 AM IN JUDGE'S CHAMBERS BEFORE HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE. SIGNED BY JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 12/21/05. 12/21/05 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED.(mac, ) (Entered: 12/21/2005)
2005-12-2312MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY.Certificate of Service.(ORLEANS, RENEE) (Entered: 12/23/2005)
2005-12-2313Defendant's Memorandum in Support of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY.Memorandum, Declaration. (Attachments: # 1 Defendant's Ex. 1 - Declaration of Alana Johnson# 2 Defendant's Ex. 2 -- Declaration of Virginia R. Canter# 3 Statement of Undisputed Material Facts)(ORLEANS, RENEE) Modified on 12/27/2005 (np). (Entered: 12/23/2005)
2005-12-2314MOTION for Protective Order filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY.Certificate of Counsel, Certificate of Service.(ORLEANS, RENEE) (Entered: 12/23/2005)
2005-12-2315Memorandum in Support of Defendant's Motion for Protective Order filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY.Memorandum.(ORLEANS, RENEE) Modified on 12/27/2005 (np). (Entered: 12/23/2005)
2005-12-2316REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. Cert. of Service. (pr, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 1/18/2006 (mac, ). (Entered: 12/27/2005)
2005-12-2917ORDER THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR PROTECIVE ORDER IS GRANTED AND ALL DISCOVERY IS STAYED UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF COURT.. SIGNED BY JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 12/29/05.12/30/05 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED. (afm, ) (Entered: 12/30/2005)
2006-01-0518NOTICE by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY Notice of Filing Proposed Order (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(ORLEANS, RENEE) (Entered: 01/05/2006)
2006-01-0519NOTICE by COZEN O'CONNOR Letter Regarding Proposed Scheduling Order (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(BONIN, ADAM) (Entered: 01/05/2006)
2006-01-1020ORDER THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS DENIED. SIGNED BY JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 1/10/06.1/10/06 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND MAILED. (mac, ) (Entered: 01/10/2006)
2006-01-1221ORDER THAT NO LATER THAN JANUARY 17, 2006 COZEN O'CONNOR SHALL SEND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, ITS CHECK FOR INIATIAL PROCESSING FEES IN THE SUM OF $87,765.18, NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 17, 2006, TREASURY SHALL PRODUCE THE UNCLASSIFIED ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS TO THE EXTENT THEY WERE PREVIOUSLY RELEASED, TREASURY SHALL MAKE FULL AND FINAL PRODUCTION OF THE RESPONSIVE DOCUMENTS TO COZEN NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 3, 2006, TREASURY SHALL PROVIDE THE COURT AND COZEN WITH QUARTERLY STATUS REPORTS REGARDING ITS SEARCH, PROCESSING AND PRODUCTION EFFORTS FOR THE NOVEMBER 11, 2005 LIST, COMMENCING APRIL 1,2006, NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 8, 2006 TREASURY SHALL FILE ITS MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT, NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 29, 2006, COZEN SHALL FILE ITS RESPONSE TO THE MOTION, NO LATER THAN JANUARY 9, 2007, TREASURY SHALL FILE ITS REPLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF ITS MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT. SIGNED BY JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 1/12/06. 1/13/06 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED.(mac, ) (Entered: 01/13/2006)
2006-04-0322STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Status Report Exhibits 1-5)(ORLEANS, RENEE) (Entered: 04/03/2006)
2006-06-3023STATUS REPORT Second Status Report by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Defendant's Exhibits Nos. 1-4)(ORLEANS, RENEE) (Entered: 06/30/2006)
2006-07-1224MOTION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE filed by COZEN O'CONNOR..(BONIN, ADAM) (Entered: 07/12/2006)
2006-07-2625NOTICE by COZEN O'CONNOR re 24 MOTION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE (BONIN, ADAM) (Entered: 07/26/2006)
2006-07-2726ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE IS DENIED AS MOOT . SIGNED BY JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 7/27/06. 7/28/06 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED.(mac, ) Modified on 7/28/2006 (mac, ). (Entered: 07/28/2006)
2006-08-1027MOTION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE filed by COZEN O'CONNOR.MEMORANDUM OF LAW. (Attachments: # 1 SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM OF LAW# 2 Exhibit EXHIBIT A# 3 Exhibit EXHIBIT B# 4 Exhibit EXHIBIT C# 5 Exhibit EXHIBIT D)(BONIN, ADAM) (Entered: 08/10/2006)
2006-08-2228RESPONSE in Opposition re 27 MOTION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for a Status Conference filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Defendant's Exhibits 1-3# 2 Text of Proposed Order)(ORLEANS, RENEE) (Entered: 08/22/2006)
2006-08-2429ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR A STATUS CONFERENCE IS DENIED. SIGNED BY JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 8/24/06.8/24/06 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED. (mac, ) (Entered: 08/24/2006)
2006-10-0630STATUS REPORT Third Status Report by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Defendant's Exhibit Nos. 1-7)(ORLEANS, RENEE) (Entered: 10/06/2006)
2006-10-2731MOTION for Clarification Defendant's Motion for Clarification or, In the Alternative, to Amend the Court's Order Regarding referrals to Other Agencies filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(ORLEANS, RENEE) (Entered: 10/27/2006)
2006-10-2732Memorandum in Support of Defendant's Motion for Clarification or, In the Alternative, to Amend the Court's Order Regarding Referrals to Other Agencies filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY.Memorandum, Declaration. (Attachments: # 1 Defendant's Exhibit No. 1 - Canter Declaration# 2 Defendant's Exhibit No. 2)(ORLEANS, RENEE) Modified on 11/6/2006 (fh) (Entered: 10/27/2006)
2006-11-0133ORDER THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR CLARIFICATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AMEND THE COURT'S ORDER REGARDING REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES AND AFTER A CONFERENCE CALL WITH COUNSEL IS GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT COURT'S 1/12/2006 ORDER IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: DEFENDANT SHALL PRODUCE ALL RESPONSIVE NON-TREASURY ORGINIATED MATERIAL BY 12/1/2006; DEFENDANT SHALL FILE ITS MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT BY 1/5/2007; PLAINTIFF SHALL FILE IT'S RESPONSE TO MOTION BY 1/26/2007; AND, DEFENDANT SHALL FILE ITS REPLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF ITS MOTION BY 2/6/2007, ETC. SIGNED BY JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 10/31/2006.11/1/2006 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED. (nda, ) (Entered: 11/01/2006)
2006-11-01Reset Deadlines: MOTIONS DUE BY 1/5/2007. RESPONSES DUE BY 1/26/2007. REPLIES DUE BY 2/6/2007. (nda, ) (Entered: 11/01/2006)
2006-12-2934Stipulation of Extension of Time filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. (ORLEANS, RENEE) (FILED IN ERROR BY ATTORNEY; COPY FORWARDED TO JUDGE FOR APPROVAL) Modified on 1/2/2007 (np). (Entered: 12/29/2006)
2007-01-0435STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT DEFENDANT MAY HAVE 2 ADDITIONAL BUSINESS DAYS, UNTIL JANUARY 9, 2007, IN WHICH TO FILE A MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT. SIGNED BY JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 1/3/07. 1/4/07 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED.(mac, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 5/15/2007 (mac, ). (Entered: 01/04/2007)
2007-01-0836STIPULATION of Extension of Time by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. (ORLEANS, RENEE) Modified on 1/10/2007 (md) (COPY FORWARDED TO JUDGE FOR APPROVAL) (Entered: 01/08/2007)
2007-01-1137MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY.Memorandum, Declarations. (Attachments: # 1 Def. Exh. 1 - Szubin Decl.# 2 Def. Exh. 2 - Canter Decl.# 3 Canter Decl. Exh. A (Part 1)# 4 Canter Decl. Exh. A (Part 2)# 5 Canter Decl. Exh. B# 6 Canter Decl. Exh. C (Part 1)# 7 Canter Decl. Exh. C (Part 2)# 8 Canter Exh. C (Part 2)# 9 Canter Exh. D (Part 1)# 10 Canter Decl. Exh. D (Part 2))(ORLEANS, RENEE) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
2007-01-1138Continued MOTION for Summary Judgment (Part 2) filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY.Declarations. (Attachments: # 1 Def. Exh. 3 - Harding Decl.# 2 Hardy Decl. A-E# 3 Hardy Decl. F (Part 1)# 4 Hardy Decl. F (Part 2)# 5 Hardy Decl. F (Part 3)# 6 Hardy Decl. F (Part 4)# 7 Hardy Decl. Exh. F (Part 5)# 8 Hardy Decl. Exh. F (Part 6)# 9 Hardy Decl. Exh. F (Part 7)# 10 Hardy Decl. Exh. F (Part 8)# 11 Hardy Decl. Exh. G) (ORLEANS, RENEE) Modified on 1/12/2007 (np). (Entered: 01/11/2007)
2007-01-1139Continued MOTION for Summary Judgment (Part 3) filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, Declarations. (Attachments: # 1 Def. Exh. 4 - Grafeld Decl.# 2 Def. Exh. 5 - Loughlin Decl.# 3 Def. Exh. 6 - other agency Vaughns# 4 Undisputed Facts)(ORLEANS, RENEE) Modified on 1/12/2007 (np). (Entered: 01/11/2007)
2007-01-1140NOTICE by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY re 37 MOTION for Summary Judgment Notice of Lodging of Ex Parte, In Camera Material (ORLEANS, RENEE) (Entered: 01/11/2007)
2007-01-3141STIPULATION for an extension of time for Plaintiffs to respond to the defendant's motion for summary judgment by COZEN O'CONNOR. (FELDMAN, ELLIOTT) Modified on 2/1/2007 (afm, ). (FILED IN ERROR BY ATTORNEY, FORWARDED TO JUDGE FOR APPROVAL) (Entered: 01/31/2007)
2007-02-0142STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF MAY HAVE AN ADDITIONAL THIRTY-ONE DAYS TO FILE ITS RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, MAKING THE RESPONSE DUE ON MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2007. SIGNED BY JUDGE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 1/31/07. 2/1/07 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED.(mac, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 5/21/2007 (mac, ). (Entered: 02/01/2007)
2007-03-0143STIPULATION re 42 Stipulation and Order,, Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings, REGARDING EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT BRIEFS by COZEN O'CONNOR. (BONIN, ADAM) **(FILED IN ERROR BY ATTY., STIPULATION FORWARDED TO CLERK/JUDGE FOR APPROVAL)**Modified on 3/2/2007 (fh) (Entered: 03/01/2007)
2007-03-0244STIPULATION AND ORDERTHAT DEFENDANT MAY HAVE TWENTY-ONE ADDITIONAL DAYS, UNTIL MARCH 26, 2007, IN WHICH TO FILE ITS RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, THE PARTIES ALSO STIPULATE THAT THE DEADLINE FOR DEFENDANT'S REPLY BRIEF IN RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT MAY BE EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 14, 2007. SIGNED BY JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 3/1/07. 3/2/07 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED.(mac, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 6/4/2007 (ap, ). (Entered: 03/02/2007)
2007-03-2645RESPONSE in Opposition re 37 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by COZEN O'CONNOR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F# 7 Exhibit I)(BONIN, ADAM) (Entered: 03/26/2007)
2007-05-0746STIPULATION for extension of time to file reply memorandum by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. (ORLEANS, RENEE) Modified on 5/8/2007 (afm, ). (FILED IN ERROR BY ATTORNEY, FORWARDED TO JUDGE FOR APPROVAL) (Entered: 05/07/2007)
2007-05-0847ORDER THAT THE STIPULATION EXTENDING THE TIME IN WHICH THE DEFENDANT MAY FILE ITS REPLY MEMORANDUM UNTIL MAY 25, 2007 IS APPROVED. SIGNED BY JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 5/8/07. 5/8/07 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED.(mac, ) (Entered: 05/08/2007)
2007-05-2548MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Motion for Enlargement of Pages filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY..(ORLEANS, RENEE) (Entered: 05/25/2007)
2007-05-2549REPLY to Response to Motion re 37 MOTION for Summary Judgment Reply Memorandum in Support of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. 1 - Sec. Canter Decl. & Attachs. A-B# 2 Sec. Canter Decl. Attach C (part 1)# 3 Sec. Canter Decl. Attach. C (part 2)# 4 Sec. Canter Decl. Attach. C (part 3)# 5 Sec. Canter Decl. Attach. C (part 4)# 6 Ex. 2 - Sec. Hardy Decl.# 7 Ex. 3 Sec. Grafeld Decl.# 8 Ex. 4)(ORLEANS, RENEE) (Entered: 05/25/2007)
2007-06-0650RESPONSE in Opposition re 48 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Motion for Enlargement of Pages filed by COZEN O'CONNOR, MEMORANDUM. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Response# 2 Text of Proposed Order)(BONIN, ADAM) Modified on 6/7/2007 (afm, ). (Entered: 06/06/2007)
2007-06-0751REPLY IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR ENLARGEMENT OF PAGES filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (ORLEANS, RENEE) Modified on 6/8/2007 (afm, ). (Entered: 06/07/2007)
2007-06-1152ORDER THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR ENLARGMENT OF PAGES IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY JUDGE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 6/11/07.6/11/07 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED.(mac, ) (Entered: 06/11/2007)
2007-06-2253NOTICE of Appearance by JONATHAN ELI ZIMMERMAN on behalf of UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY (ZIMMERMAN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 06/22/2007)
2007-08-0154NOTICE by COZEN O'CONNOR re 45 Response in Opposition to Motion of Filing of Supplemental Materials (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(BONIN, ADAM) Additional attachment(s) added on 8/16/2007 (gn, ). Additional attachment(s) added on 8/16/2007 (gn, ). (Entered: 08/01/2007)
2007-08-0255EXHIBIT B to Plaintiff's Notice of Filing Supplemental Materials by COZEN O'CONNOR.(stb, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/6/2008: # 5 Exhibit B part 1, # 6 Exhibit B part 2, # 7 Exhibit B part 3, # 8 Exhibit B part 4, # 9 Exhibit B part 5) (bj, ). (Entered: 08/02/2007)
2007-08-0356NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by RENEE S. ORLEANS on behalf of UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY(ORLEANS, RENEE) (Entered: 08/03/2007)
2007-08-1357Response re 54 Notice (Other) by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. (ZIMMERMAN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 08/13/2007)
2008-02-1958ORDER THAT AN ORAL ARGUMENT WILL BE HEARD ON 3/4/2008 09:30 AM IN COURTROOM 9A BEFORE HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE REGARDING DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT. THE PARTIES SHALL BE PREPARED TO ADDRESS THE QUESTION OUTLINED IN ORDER.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 2/19/2008. 2/20/2008 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED.(ap, ) (Entered: 02/20/2008)
2008-02-2959ORDER THAT ORAL ARGUMENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED AND HEARD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008 AT 11:00 A.M. IN COURTROOM 9A. THE PARTIES' MEMORANDA OF LAW SHALL BE FILED NO LATER THAN MARCH 17, 2008. ( MOTION HEARING SET FOR 4/8/2008 11:00 AM IN COURTROOM BEFORE HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE.). SIGNED BY HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 2/28/2008. 2/29/2008 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED.(ap, ) (Entered: 02/29/2008)
2008-02-2960ORDER THAT THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL TRANSFER THIS ACTION TO THE CIVIL SUSPENSE FILE; THE COURT SHALL RETAIN JURISDICTION AND THE PARTIES SHALL PROCEED AS DIRECTED IN THE ORDER OF FEBRUARY 28, 2008 AND THE CASE SHALL BE RETURNED TO ACTIVE STATUS WHEN IT MAY PROCEED TO FINAL DISPOSTION. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT THE ENTRY OF THIS ORDER IS WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES. SIGNED BY HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 2/29/2008. 3/3/2008 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED.(ap, ) (Entered: 03/03/2008)
2008-03-1261MOTION to Continue deadline for the parties filing of supplemental briefs, unopposed, filed by COZEN O'CONNOR.Memorandum.(BONIN, ADAM) (Entered: 03/12/2008)
2008-03-2162Memorandum of Law re 37 MOTION for Summary Judgment in Response to the Court's Questions filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. (POWELL, AMY) (Entered: 03/21/2008)
2008-03-2163Memorandum of Law re 37 MOTION for Summary Judgment In Response to Court's Questions of February 19, 2008 filed by COZEN O'CONNOR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9)(BONIN, ADAM) (Entered: 03/21/2008)
2008-03-2564ORDER THAT ORAL ARGUMENT IS RESCHEUDLED TO BE HEARD ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008 AT 10:00 AM IN COURTROOM 9A. ( MISCELLANEOUS HEARING SET FOR 4/9/2008 10:00 AM IN COURTROOM BEFORE HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE.). SIGNED BY HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 3/24/2008. 3/25/2008 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED.(ap, ) (Entered: 03/25/2008)
2008-04-0365NOTICE by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY of Results of Quality Check (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - 3rd Declaration of Virginia Canter, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Revised Table of Contents, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Supplemental Ansar al-Islam Vaughn, # 4 Exhibit 3 - Revised Vaughn Index Pages, # 5 Exhibit 4 - pt. 1 of 4 of Complete Revised Vaughn Index, # 6 Exhibit 4 - pt. 2 of 4 - Complete Revised Vaughn Index, # 7 Exhibit 4 - pt. 3 of 4 - Complete Revised Vaughn Index, # 8 Exhibit 4 - pt. 4 of 4 - Complete Revised Vaughn Index, # 9 Exhibit 5 - Table)(POWELL, AMY) (Entered: 04/03/2008)
2008-04-0766ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR BRIEF CONTINUANCE IS DENIED AS MOOT. SIGNED BY HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 4/7/2008.4/7/2008 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED.(ap, ) (Entered: 04/07/2008)
2008-04-1767NOTICE by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY of Lodging of Ex Parte and In Camera Materials (ZIMMERMAN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 04/17/2008)
2008-04-1768Memorandum of Evidentiary Proffer Regarding Wa'el Hamza Julaidan re 37 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by COZEN O'CONNOR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N)(BONIN, ADAM) (Entered: 04/17/2008)
2008-04-1869Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE: Oral Argument held on 4/9/08. Court Reporter: S. WHITE. (stb, ) (Entered: 04/18/2008)
2008-04-2370TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 4/9/2008 before Judge TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE. Court Reporter: SUZANNE R. WHITE. (ap, ) (Entered: 04/23/2008)
2008-08-0771MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS DENIED; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT NO LATER THAN 9/8/2008 TREASURY SHALL FILE AS OUTLINED HEREIN. SIGNED BY HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 8/7/2008. 8/8/2008 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED.(ap, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/8/2008: # 1 memorandum) (ap, ). Modified on 8/8/2008 (ap, ). (Entered: 08/08/2008)
2008-08-2872NOTICE by COZEN O'CONNOR re 71 Order,, Terminate Motions, of Filing of Supplemental Materials (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G)(BONIN, ADAM) (Entered: 08/28/2008)
2008-08-2973Stipulation for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 71 Order,, Terminate Motions, filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. (FILED IN ERROR BY ATTORNEY; FORWARDED TO CLERK/JUDGE FOR APPROVAL).(ZIMMERMAN, JONATHAN) Modified on 9/2/2008 (le, ). Modified on 9/2/2008 (le, ). (Entered: 08/29/2008)
2008-09-0374STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT DEFENDANT MAY HAVE 7 ADDITIONAL DAYS, UNTIL 9/15/2008, IN WHICH TO FILE ITS RESPONSE TO THE COURT'S ORDER OF 8/7/2008. SIGNED BY HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 9/3/2008. 9/4/2008 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED.(ap, ) (Entered: 09/04/2008)
2008-09-1575NOTICE by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY of Ex Parte In Camera Filing (ZIMMERMAN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 09/15/2008)
2008-09-1576MOTION for Summary Judgment (Motion to Renew) filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY.Memorandum, Declaration. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Renew Summary Judgment, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Part 1 - Fourth Canter Decl, # 3 Exhibit 1 - Part 2 - Fourth Canter Decl, # 4 Exhibit 2 - Third Hardy Decl, # 5 Exhibit 3 - Revised ICE Vaughn Index, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(ZIMMERMAN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 09/15/2008)
2008-09-2277NOTICE by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Letters to Plaintiff)(ZIMMERMAN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 09/22/2008)
2008-09-2978NOTICE by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY (Notice of Filing) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Fifth Canter Declaration)(ZIMMERMAN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 09/29/2008)
2008-10-0279AMENDED DOCUMENT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. Amendment to 78 Notice (Other) Errata . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex A - Corrected Supplemental Vaughn Index)(ZIMMERMAN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 10/02/2008)
2008-10-2280NOTICE by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY re 77 Notice (Other) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(ZIMMERMAN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 10/22/2008)
2008-12-0381MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO RENEW SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS GRANTED; JUDGMENT IS ENTERED IN FAVOR OF UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY AND AGAINST COZEN O'CONNOR; COZEN O'CONNER SHALL PAY THE US DEPT OF TREASURY THE OUTSTANDING BALANCE OF $76,112.62. SIGNED BY HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 12/2/2008. (Attachments: # 1 MEMORANDUM) 12/3/2008 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED.(ap, ) (Entered: 12/03/2008)
2008-12-1782MOTION for Attorney Fees under 5 USC 552(a)(4)(E) filed by COZEN O'CONNOR.Memorandum, Affidavit, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(BONIN, ADAM) (Entered: 12/17/2008)
2008-12-2283Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 82 MOTION for Attorney Fees under 5 USC 552(a)(4)(E) filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(ZIMMERMAN, JONATHAN) (Entered: 12/22/2008)
2008-12-2384ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME IS GRATNED; DEFENDANT SHALL FILE ITS RESPONSE TO THE PLAITNIFF'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES BY 2/6/2009 ( RESPONSES DUE BY 2/6/2009). SIGNED BY HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 12/23/2008. 12/23/2008 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED.(ap, ) (Entered: 12/23/2008)
2009-02-0585Praecipe to Withdraw Motion by COZEN O'CONNOR. (BONIN, ADAM) (Entered: 02/05/2009)
2009-02-0986ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES UNDER FOIA IS DENIED AS MOOT. SIGNED BY HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 2/9/2009. 2/9/2009 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED.(ap, ) (Entered: 02/09/2009)
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