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Case TitleWestern Watersheds Project v. Department of the Interior
DistrictDistrict of Idaho
CityDatabaseVersion 6.3 Boise - Southern
Case Number1:2019cv00369
Date Filed2019-09-24
Date Closed2020-12-02
JudgeJudge Candy W. Dale
PlaintiffWestern Watersheds Project
Case DescriptionWestern Watersheds Project submitted a FOIA request to the Bureau of Land Management for records concerning the agency's outcome-based grazing initiative and 11 projects implementing the program in six states. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. After hearing nothing further from the agency, WWP filed an administrative appeal. After hearing nothing, WWP filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantDepartment of the Interior
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2019-09-241COMPLAINT against Department of the Interior ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0976-1943917.), filed by Western Watersheds Project. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Supplement Plaintiff's Corporate Disclosure Statement)(Lake, Scott)
2019-09-242MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE APPEARANCE by David A. Bahr. ( Filing fee $ 250 receipt number 0976-1943939.)Scott Lake appearing for Plaintiff Western Watersheds Project. Responses due by 10/15/2019 (Lake, Scott)
2019-09-253DOCKET ENTRY ORDER approving 2 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance Per General Order 206, out-of-state counsel shall immediately register for ECF. (Notice sent to CM/ECF Registration Clerk). Signed by Judge Candy W. Dale. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (jd)
2019-09-254Summons Issued as to Department of the Interior, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Print attached Summons for service.) (jd)
2019-10-185LITIGATION ORDER AND NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC SCHEDULING CONFERENCE - The Court will conduct a Telephonic Scheduling Conference on January 8, 2020, at 10:00 AM mountain time, for purpose of confirming the deadlines proposed by the parties in the joint Litigation Plan. On or before January 2, 2020, the parties must file with the Court the joint Litigation Plan and Discovery Plan. Signed by Judge Candy W. Dale. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (jd)
2019-10-186Corporate Disclosure Statement by Western Watersheds Project. (Lake, Scott)
2019-10-237CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Western Watersheds Project (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A - Return Reciept)(Lake, Scott)
2019-11-188NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Burke Firpo on behalf of Department of the Interior (Firpo, Robert)
2019-11-189Joint MOTION to Vacate all Deadlines and Stay Case Robert Burke Firpo appearing for Defendant Department of the Interior. Responses due by 12/9/2019 (Firpo, Robert)
2019-11-1910NOTICE of Assignment to Magistrate Judge and Requirement for Consent sent to counsel for Department of the Interior and counsel for Western Watersheds Project re 8 Notice of Appearance and 1 Complaint. Consent/Objection to Magistrate due by 1/21/2020. (jd)
2019-11-2011Docket entry only - CONSENT to Magistrate Judge filed. (ckh)
2019-11-2012ORDER - The parties Joint Motion to Vacate All Deadlines and Stay Case, (Dkt. 9 ), is GRANTED. The stay will be in effect up through December 31, 2020.. Signed by Judge Candy W. Dale. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (jd)
2020-01-1513STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Department of the Interior. (Firpo, Robert)
2020-02-1014NOTICE of Change of Address by Robert Burke Firpo (Firpo, Robert)
2020-03-1615STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Department of the Interior. (Firpo, Robert)
2020-04-1416NOTICE of Substitution - Attorney Talasi B Brooks for Western Watersheds Project added. Attorney Scott Lake terminated. Request to Turn Electronic Noticing OFF (no longer receive NEFs in this case only) by Attorney (Lake, Scott)
2020-04-1417ORDER - It is hereby ordered that Ms. Talasi Brooks is substituted for Mr. Scott Lake, and shall serve as local counsel for Mr. David Bahr in this Matter. Signed by Judge Candy W. Dale. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (jd)
2020-05-1918STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Department of the Interior. (Firpo, Robert)
2020-08-0319STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report (4th) by Department of the Interior. (Firpo, Robert)
2020-10-2320STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report (5th) by Department of the Interior. (Firpo, Robert)
2020-11-3021Joint MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice Robert Burke Firpo appearing for Defendant Department of the Interior. Responses due by 12/21/2020 (Attachments: # 1 Settlement Agreement)(Firpo, Robert)
2020-12-0222ALL PARTIES HAVE CONSENTED TO PROCEED BEFORE A US MAGISTRATE JUDGE (jd)
2020-12-0223ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO DISMISS CASE WITH PREJUDICE - The parties have filed a Joint Motion to Dismiss this case with prejudice along with a settlement agreement that memorializes their agreement to resolve this case in full. Good cause appearing, the Joint Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. 21 ) is hereby GRANTED and this case is hereby DISMISSED with prejudice consistent with the settlement agreement. The Court will retain jurisdiction to resolve any disputes that may arise with respect to the settlement agreement. Signed by Judge Candy W. Dale. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (jd)
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