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Case TitleAlredge v. Executive Office Of The United States Attorneys
DistrictNorthern District of Texas
CityDallas
Case Number3:2020cv00933
Date Filed2020-04-16
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeSenior Judge A. Joe Fish
PlaintiffRichard A Arledge
Case DescriptionRichard Arledge submitted a FOIA request to the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys for records concerning the appointment of Assistant U.S Attorneys in the Eastern District of Texas in 2015. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. The agency provided Oath of Office records for several AUSAs. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Arledge filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantExecutive Office Of The United States Attorneys
DefendantMediator
ADR Provider
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2020-04-161COMPLAINT against EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS filed by Richard A. Alredge. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-10772447) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3, # 4 Exhibit(s) 4, # 5 Exhibit(s) 5, # 6 Exhibit(s) 6, # 7 Exhibit(s) 7, # 8 Exhibit(s) 8, # 9 Exhibit(s) 9, # 10 Exhibit(s) 10, # 11 Exhibit(s) 11) (Lurich, Ryan) (Entered: 04/16/2020)
2020-04-162CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Richard A Arledge. (Lurich, Ryan) (Entered: 04/16/2020)
2020-04-163New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (hml) (Entered: 04/16/2020)
2020-04-164Summons issued as to Executive Office Of The United States Attorneys, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (hml) (Entered: 04/16/2020)
2020-05-215Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Executive Office Of The United States Attorneys Attorney Clayton Ray Mahaffey-DOJ added to party Executive Office Of The United States Attorneys(pty:dft) (Mahaffey-DOJ, Clayton) (Entered: 05/21/2020)
2020-05-216ELECTRONIC ORDER: The defendant's unopposed motion to extend time to answer or otherwise plead (docket entry 5) is GRANTED. The defendant shall electronically file its answer or otherwise plead no later than June 19, 2020. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 5/21/2020) (chmb) (Entered: 05/21/2020)
2020-06-197ANSWER to 1 Complaint,,,,, filed by Executive Office Of The United States Attorneys. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Mahaffey-DOJ, Clayton) (Entered: 06/19/2020)
2020-06-198CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Executive Office Of The United States Attorneys. (Mahaffey-DOJ, Clayton) (Entered: 06/19/2020)
2020-06-199STATUS REPORT ORDER: Joint Status Report due by 7/9/2020. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 6/19/2020) (axm) (Entered: 06/19/2020)
2020-07-0910Joint STATUS REPORT filed by Richard A Arledge. (Lurich, Ryan) (Entered: 07/09/2020)
2020-07-1011ORDER ESTABLISHING SCHEDULE AND CERTAIN PRETRIAL REQUIREMENTS: Trial set for four-week docket beginning 2/1/2021 before Senior Judge A. Joe Fish. Joinder of Parties due by 8/10/2020. Amended Pleadings due by 8/10/2020. Motions due by 10/5/2020. Discovery due by 11/16/2020. Pretrial Order due by 1/22/2021. Pretrial Materials due by 1/22/2021. Pretrial Conference set for 1/29/2021 10:30 AM before Senior Judge A. Joe Fish. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 7/10/2020) (axm) (Entered: 07/10/2020)
2020-09-0412Joint STATUS REPORT Regarding Settlement filed by Executive Office Of The United States Attorneys. (Mahaffey-DOJ, Clayton) (Entered: 09/04/2020)
2020-09-0813MEDIATION ORDER. The court appoints Paul D Stickney as mediator. Within the next 30 days, the parties shall agree with the mediator on a dateon which the mediation can be held. Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 9/8/2020) (oyh) (Entered: 09/08/2020)
2020-10-0214Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motions filed by Executive Office Of The United States Attorneys (Mahaffey-DOJ, Clayton) (Entered: 10/02/2020)
2020-10-0215ELECTRONIC ORDER: The parties' joint motion for extension of time to file dispositive motions (docket entry 14) is GRANTED. By October 26, 2020, all motions that would dispose of all or any part of this case (including motions for summary judgment) shall be filed. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 10/2/2020) (chmb) (Entered: 10/02/2020)
2020-10-2216Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary filed by ADR Provider. Attorneys in Attendance: Clayton R. Mahaffey, Ryan Lurich. Prv Fee: $ $2,500.00. Outcome of ADR: Settled as a result of ADR. (Stickney, Paul) (Entered: 10/22/2020)
2020-10-2617Joint STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL with Prejudice by Richard A Arledge. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order of Dismissal with Prejudice) (Lurich, Ryan) (Entered: 10/26/2020)
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