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Case TitleSPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER et al v. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2009cv00320
Date Filed2009-02-19
Date Closed2009-10-27
JudgeJudge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly
PlaintiffSPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER
PlaintiffCENTER FOR ARMS CONTROL AND NONPROLIFERATION
DefendantDEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
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2008-12-081COMPLAINT against DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 953474.), filed by SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER, CENTER FOR ARMS CONTROL AND NONPROLIFERATION.(cw, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 2/20/2009.] (Entered: 12/09/2008)
2008-12-08Summons Issued as to DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, One Given to U.S. Attorney and Two Forwarded To: Counsel on 12/9/08 (cw, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 2/20/2009.] (Entered: 12/09/2008)
2008-12-102Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney Re: accepted summons and complaint for DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE on 12/10/2008, answer due 2/8/2009. (mbh, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 2/20/2009.] (Entered: 12/10/2008)
2009-01-093MOTION to Transfer the Case or, in the Alternative, Dismiss the Complaint filed by DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.Memorandum, Declaration and Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(MENTZINGER, RICHARD) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 2/20/2009.] (Entered: 01/09/2009)
2009-01-164RESPONSE to Motion re 3 MOTION to Transfer the Case or, in the Alternative, Dismiss the Complaint filed by SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER, CENTER FOR ARMS CONTROL AND NONPROLIFERATION. (ZACHER, JULES) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 2/20/2009.] (Entered: 01/16/2009)
2009-01-205ORDER THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO TRANSFER THE CASE OR, IN THE ALERNATIVE, DISMISS THE COMPLAINT IS GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT THIS ACTION IS TRANSFERRED TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SIGNED BY HONORABLE TIMOTHY J. SAVAGE ON 1/20/2009. 1/20/2009 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 2/20/2009.] (Entered: 01/20/2009)
2009-02-196Case transferred in from District of Pennsylvania Eastern; Case Number 2:08-cv-05706. Original file with documents numbered 1 - 5, certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 02/20/2009)
2009-02-267NOTICE of Appearance by Lily Sara Farel on behalf of all defendants (Farel, Lily) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
2009-03-198ANSWER to Complaint by DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Related document: 1 Complaint filed by CENTER FOR ARMS CONTROL AND NONPROLIFERATION, SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER.(Farel, Lily) (Entered: 03/19/2009)
2009-03-279ORDER. The parties are hereby ordered to confer and propose a schedule for proceeding in this matter. The schedule should address the status of Plaintiffs' FOIA request, the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiffs' FOIA request, the anticipated date(s) for release of the documents requested by Plaintiffs, whether a motion for an Open America stay is likely in this case, whether a Vaughn index will be required in this case, etc. The parties shall file the schedule not later than April 24, 2009. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on March 27, 2009. (lcckk2 ) (Entered: 03/27/2009)
2009-04-2110MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jules Zacher, :Firm- Jules Zacher, :Address- Suite 707, 1601 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Phone No. - 215-988-0160. Fax No. - 215-988-0169 by CENTER FOR ARMS CONTROL AND NONPROLIFERATION (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kohn, Stephen) (Entered: 04/21/2009)
2009-04-2211MOTION for Extension of Time to File proposed schedule by DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (Farel, Lily) (Entered: 04/22/2009)
2009-04-23MINUTE ORDER (paperless) GRANTING Defendant's 11 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Accordingly, the parties shall have until and including May 25, 2009, in which to file a proposed schedule for proceeding in this matter. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on April 23, 2009. (lcckk2 ) (Entered: 04/23/2009)
2009-04-23Set/Reset Deadlines: Proposed schedule for proceeding in this matter due by 5/25/2009. (dot, ) (Entered: 04/27/2009)
2009-04-27MINUTE ORDER granting 10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Jules Zacher, contingent on having Stephen Kohn co-sign all pleadings and attend all court proceedings. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on April 27, 2009. (SM) (Entered: 04/27/2009)
2009-05-2212MOTION for Extension of Time to File Scheduling Order by DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Proposed Order)(Farel, Lily) (Entered: 05/22/2009)
2009-05-27MINUTE ORDER granting unopposed 12 Motion for Extension of Time to file proposed scheduling order. Accordingly, Defendant shall have until and including July 27, 2009, to file a proposed scheduling order. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on May 27, 2009. (SM, ) (Entered: 05/27/2009)
2009-05-27Set/Reset Deadlines: Proposed scheduling order due by 7/27/2009. (dot, ) (Entered: 06/10/2009)
2009-07-2413Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Scheduling Order by SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER, CENTER FOR ARMS CONTROL AND NONPROLIFERATION (Zacher, Jules) (Entered: 07/24/2009)
2009-07-25MINUTE ORDER (paperless) GRANTING Plaintiffs' 13 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time based on Plaintiffs' representation that the parties continue to engage in negotiations in an effort to settle this action. Accordingly, the parties shall have until and including Monday, August 17, 2009, in which to file a proposed schedule, pursuant to the Court's 9 March 27, 2009 Order, as amended. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on July 25, 2009. (lcckk2 ) (Entered: 07/25/2009)
2009-07-27Set Deadlines: Proposed schedule pursuant to the Court's 9 March 27, 2009 Order due by 8/17/2009. (cp, ) (Entered: 07/27/2009)
2009-08-1714STATUS REPORT (JOINT) by DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Farel, Lily) (Entered: 08/17/2009)
2009-08-1815SCHEDULING AND PROCEDURES ORDER. The parties shall abide by the schedule and procedures set forth herein. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on August 18, 2009. (lcckk2 ) (Entered: 08/18/2009)
2009-10-2616Joint MOTION to Stay by DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Farel, Lily) (Entered: 10/26/2009)
2009-10-27MINUTE ORDER (paperless) GRANTING the parties' 16 Joint Motion for Stay in order to provide additional time for the parties to continue to engage in settlement negotiations. Accordingly, this matter is hereby STAYED pending further Court order. The parties shall file a joint status report with the Court on or before December 11, 2009, advising the Court whether further stay of this matter is warranted and/or proposing a schedule for proceeding with this matter. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on October 27, 2009. (lcckk2) (Entered: 10/27/2009)
2009-10-27Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 12/11/2009. (dot, ) (Entered: 11/03/2009)
2009-12-0917NOTICE of Joint Status Report by DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (Farel, Lily) (Entered: 12/09/2009)
2009-12-10MINUTE ORDER (paperless). Pursuant to the parties' 17 Joint Status Report, in which the parties indicate that they have reached a settlement concerning the documents but continue discussions regarding attorney's fees, the stay previously entered in this case shall remain in place in order to provide additional time for the parties to continue to engage in settlement negotiations. The parties shall file a Joint Status Report, on or before March 31, 2010, advising the Court as to the current status of this litigation and indicating whether further stay of this matter is warranted and/or proposing a schedule for proceeding with this matter. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on December 10, 2009. (lcckk2 ) (Entered: 12/10/2009)
2009-12-10Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/31/2010. (dot, ) (Entered: 12/18/2009)
2010-02-2218STIPULATION of Dismissal by CENTER FOR ARMS CONTROL AND NONPROLIFERATION, SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER. (Zacher, Jules) (Entered: 02/22/2010)
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