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Case TitleAMERICAN ACCOUNTABILITY FOUNDATION v. U.S. BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2021cv01669
Date Filed2021-06-22
Date Closed2022-03-16
JudgeJudge Randolph D. Moss
PlaintiffAMERICAN ACCOUNTABILITY FOUNDATION
Case DescriptionThe American Accountability Foundation submitted two FOIA requests to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms for records concerning records pertaining to investigations of misconduct or malfeasance by David Chipman, who had been nominated to become the director of the agency. The agency acknowledged receipt of the requests but after hearing nothing further from the agency, AAF filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES
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2021-06-221COMPLAINT against U.S. BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-8546240) filed by American Accountability Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Corporate Disclosure, # 3 Summons Summons to ATF, # 4 Summons Summons to US AG, # 5 Summons Summons to USAO)(Buschbacher, Michael) (Entered: 06/22/2021)
2021-06-22Case Assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss. (adh, ) (Entered: 06/22/2021)
2021-06-222LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AMERICAN ACCOUNTABILITY FOUNDATION (adh, ) (Entered: 06/22/2021)
2021-06-223SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to U.S. BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(adh, ) (Entered: 06/22/2021)
2021-06-234STANDING ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to comply with the directives set forth in the attached Standing Order. See document for details. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 6/23/2021. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 06/23/2021)
2021-06-285MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Travis W. Smith, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8560730. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN ACCOUNTABILITY FOUNDATION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Travis W. Smith, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Buschbacher, Michael) (Entered: 06/28/2021)
2021-06-286MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Blake W. Meadows, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8560772. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN ACCOUNTABILITY FOUNDATION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Blake W. Meadows, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Buschbacher, Michael) (Entered: 06/28/2021)
2021-07-06MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the pending Motions for Admission Pro Hac Vice, Dkt. 5 , Dkt. 6 , it is hereby ORDERED that the Motions are GRANTED. Travis W. Smith and Blake W. Meadowsare hereby GRANTED leave to appear pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.6(a). Click for Instructions . Signed by Judge Ra ndolph D. Moss on 7/6/2021. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 07/06/2021)
2021-08-067NOTICE of Appearance by Bradley Thomas Craigmyle on behalf of All Defendants (Craigmyle, Bradley) (Main Document 7 replaced on 8/9/2021) (ztd). (Entered: 08/06/2021)
2021-08-068ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES.(Craigmyle, Bradley) (Entered: 08/06/2021)
2021-08-12MINUTE ORDER: It is ORDERED that, on or before September 7, 2021, the parties shall confer and file a joint status report addressing (1) any documents still to be produced pursuant to FOIA; (2) an anticipated schedule for processing and producing any such documents; and (3) any substantive areas of disagreement between the parties. It is FURTHER ORDERED that (1) the parties shall appear telephonically for an Initial Scheduling Conference on September 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., before Judge Randolph D. Moss; and (2) plaintiff shall file proof of service in accordance with the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4. The parties can obtain a teleconference number and access code from the Deputy Clerk prior to the conference. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 08/12/2021. (lcrdm3) Modified on 8/13/2021 to add "Minute Order" to front of entry (kt). (Entered: 08/12/2021)
2021-08-239Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report and to Reschedule Initial Scheduling Conference by U.S. BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Craigmyle, Bradley) (Entered: 08/23/2021)
2021-08-23MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendant's consent motion for extension of time, Dkt. 9 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that (1) the parties shall file a joint status report on or before September 21, 2021; and (2) the initial scheduling conference on September 14, 2021 is hereby VACATED and RESCHEDULED for September 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., to occur by teleconference. The parties are to use the teleconference number and access code previously provided by the Deputy Clerk. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 08/23/2021. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 08/23/2021)
2021-08-23ENTERED IN ERROR.....Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Telephonic Status Conference held on 8/23/2021. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's supplemental brief of no more than 8 pages, is due by 8/27/2021; Defendant's responsive brief of no more than 8 pages is due by 9/3/2021. (Court Reporter: Jeff Hook.) (kt) Modified on 8/23/2021 entered in wrong case (kt). (Entered: 08/23/2021)
2021-08-23Set/Reset Hearings: initial Scheduling Conference set for 9/27/2021, at 10:00 AM, by telephone, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 09/21/2021)
2021-09-2110Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES. (Craigmyle, Bradley) (Entered: 09/21/2021)
2021-09-21MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 10 , it is hereby ORDERED that (1) the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before October 29, 2021; and (2) the initial scheduling conference scheduled for September 27, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for November 5, 2021, at 2:30 p.m., to occur by teleconference. The parties are to use the teleconference number and access code previously provided by the Deputy Clerk. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 09/21/2021. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 09/21/2021)
2021-10-2811Joint STATUS REPORT and Request to Vacate November 5 Initial Scheduling Conference by U.S. BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES. (Craigmyle, Bradley) (Entered: 10/28/2021)
2021-10-2812Joint MOTION to Vacate Initial Scheduling Conference by AMERICAN ACCOUNTABILITY FOUNDATION, U.S. BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES. (See Docket Entry 11 to view document). (znmw) (Entered: 10/29/2021)
2021-10-29MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 11 , it is hereby ORDERED that (1) the initial scheduling conference scheduled for November 5, 2021, at 2 p.m., is VACATED; and (2) the parties shall submit a further status report on or before January 31, 2022. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/29/2021. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 10/29/2021)
2022-01-2813Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES. (Craigmyle, Bradley) (Entered: 01/28/2022)
2022-01-29MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the joint status report, Dkt. 13 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before April 29, 2022, if the case has not already been dismissed. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/29/2022. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 01/29/2022)
2022-02-0114NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Daniel Riess on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney Bradley Craigmyle (Riess, Daniel) (Entered: 02/01/2022)
2022-03-1415STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice by AMERICAN ACCOUNTABILITY FOUNDATION. (Buschbacher, Michael) (Entered: 03/14/2022)
2022-03-15MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the stipulation of dismissal, Dkt. 15 , it is hereby ORDERED that the complaint is DISMISSED with prejudice. The Deputy Clerk of Court is directed to terminate the case. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 03/15/2022. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 03/15/2022)
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