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Case TitleMcMichael v. U.S. Department of Justice
DistrictDistrict of Delaware
CityWilmington
Case Number1:2018cv00997
Date Filed2018-07-03
Date Closed2022-10-07
JudgeJudge Christopher J. Burke
PlaintiffWilliam McMichael
Case DescriptionWilliam McMichael, a researcher and journalist, submitted a FOIA request to the FBI for records concerning its investigation of the theft and laundering of the Hesse crown jewels. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and told McMichael that it had located 7,250 potentially responsive records and that it would take several months to process his request. McMichael agreed to limit the scope of his request in exchange for processing his request more quickly. However, after hearing nothing further from the agency, McMichael filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees, Public Interest Fee Waiver

DefendantU.S. Department of Justice
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Docket
Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
Opinion/Order [47]
FOIA Project Annotation: A federal court in Delaware has ruled that investigative journalist William McMichael is entitled to attorney's fees for his request to the FBI for records concerning the theft of jewels belonging to the Royal Family of Hesse by U.S. troops at the end of World War II. On September 1, 1961, a plane departing from Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana crashed in the western part of the state. The airplane was searched after the crash; in it were remnants of the Hesse jewels, which were recovered by the U.S. government. McMichael decided to write a book about the case and submitted a FOIA request to the FBI for records about the case. The FBI told McMichael that it located 7,250 pages of responsive records. The FBI told McMichael that his request was on the complex track but that if he would break his request into multiple requests of no longer than 950 pages, it could be processed more quickly. McMichael decided to break down the request but after his request remained unassigned, he filed suit. The FBI ultimately processed the request and McMichael filed a motion for $60,732 in attorney's fees for the Philadelphia law firm of Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders. Magistrate Judge Christopher Burke found that disclosure of the records was in the public interest. He noted that "there seems to be no dispute that the Hesse jewel theft was a significant historical event. Thus, this subject matter is surely not simply of 'private concern.' And although the Court need only assess the potential public value of the information Plaintiff sought via the FOIA, here the information actually received seems as if it will be of real public benefit." Burke rejected the FBI's claims that the records were too old to be of historical value. He indicated that "nor is it disqualifying that the Hesse jewel theft and the FBI's investigation occurred a long time ago. If the matter is one of significant public interest, then FOIA requests that enable the public to better understand those events â€" and the government's investigation thereof â€" provide a measurable public benefit, even if the events are not of recent vintage." Buke then found that the commercial or personal interest in the records slightly favored McMichael. He pointed out that "here, the record (including the evidence of Plaintiff's lengthy history of reporting on this type of subject matter) suggests that the FOIA requests were primarily motivated by a scholarly interest in uncovering facts of significant public interest â€" and not by a desire for pecuniary gain." Burke found that the agency had acted unreasonably because of its long delay. He noted that "in light of this record, the Court concludes that: (1) Plaintiff was the victim of lengthy delay in the processing of his original FOIA request; and (2) Defendant has not credibly invoked any statutory basis for that delay." Burke found that McMichael's calculation of his fee request was appropriate and awarded him $59,332.
Issues: Litigation - Attorney's fees - Entitlement - Public benefit
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2018-07-031COMPLAINT filed against U.S. Department of Justice - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0311-2413547.) - filed by William McMichael. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(fms) (Entered: 07/03/2018)
2018-07-032Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (fms) (Entered: 07/03/2018)
2018-07-03No Summons Issued. (fms) (Entered: 07/03/2018)
2018-07-06Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to U.S. Department of Justice on 7/6/2018. (crb) (Entered: 07/06/2018)
2018-07-11Case Assigned to Vacant Judgeship (2017). Please include initials of VAC after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb) (Entered: 07/11/2018)
2018-07-11CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke. (This matter has been assigned to the Vacant Judgeship and referred to a Magistrate Judge for handling through case-dispositive motions. The Magistrate Judge has full authority permitted by law to manage this matter, including entering schedules through trial, deciding non-dispositive matters and making recommendations as to the resolution of dispositive matters. Litigants and counsel are reminded that they have the option of consenting to the Magistrate Judge to handle the case in full, including trial, or consenting to having a particular motion resolved by the Magistrate Judge.) (rjb) (Entered: 07/11/2018)
2018-07-123MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Britain R. Henry - filed by William McMichael. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Britain R. Henry to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)Motions referred to Christopher J. Burke.(Herington, Ellis) (Entered: 07/12/2018)
2018-07-18REMARK: The parties should be aware that the Court encourages the participation of newer attorneys in courtroom proceedings and at oral argument. Please see the Court's Standing Order Regarding Courtroom Opportunities for Newer Attorneys, a link to which is provided here for the parties' convenience: http://www.ded.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/forms/StandingOrder2017.pdf (dlb) (Entered: 07/18/2018)
2018-07-18REMARK: If the parties jointly consent to have a Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, then when Judge Burke enters a case schedule he will enter the respective pre-trial conference and trial dates onto his calendar and will honor them. Otherwise, in accordance with the District Court's procedures for "Assignment of Cases to Visiting Judges" (issued on May 26, 2017 and available on the District Court's website), then upon the filing of a case-dispositive motion (e.g., a motion to dismiss, a motion for judgment on the pleadings, a motion for summary judgment, or initiation of the claim construction process in a patent case), VAC cases will be considered ready for reassignment to a visiting District Judge. Whether the pre-trial conference and trial dates will stand after reassignment will depend on the availability of those dates on the visiting District Judge's calendar. (dlb) (Entered: 07/18/2018)
2018-07-20SO ORDERED D.I. 3 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Britain R. Henry filed by William McMichael. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 7/20/2018. (dlb) (Entered: 07/20/2018)
2018-07-304MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Tuan Samahon - filed by William McMichael. (Attachments: # 1 Certification, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)Motions referred to Christopher J. Burke.(Chuff, Christopher) (Entered: 07/30/2018)
2018-07-305SUMMONS Returned Executed by William McMichael. U.S. Department of Justice served on 7/6/2018, answer due 7/27/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Herington, Ellis) (Entered: 07/30/2018)
2018-08-03SO ORDERED, re 4 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Tuan Samahon filed by William McMichael. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/3/2018. (jcs) (Entered: 08/03/2018)
2018-08-086ANSWER to 1 Complaint by U.S. Department of Justice.(Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 08/08/2018)
2018-08-09ORAL ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall meet and confer regarding the content of a proposed Scheduling Order, and shall submit such a proposed Scheduling Order to the Court no later than thirty (30) days from the date of this Order. The parties should review Judge Burkes form Rule 16 Scheduling Order Non Patent, which can be found on Judge Burkes portion of the District Court's website under the Forms tab: (www.ded.uscourts.gov/judge/magistrate-judge-christopher-j-burke). If there are disputed issues between the parties regarding the content of the Scheduling Order, the parties should note those areas of dispute in the proposed Scheduling Order, along with their proposals for the language the Court should adopt as to that issue. In addition, the parties may each separately file a letter (of no more than two single-spaced pages) setting forth their position as to these disputed issues. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/9/2018. (dlb) (Entered: 08/09/2018)
2018-08-15Pro Hac Vice Attorney Britain R. Henry for William McMichael added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (ceg) (Entered: 08/15/2018)
2018-08-16Pro Hac Vice Attorney Tuan Samahon for William McMichael added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (crb) (Entered: 08/16/2018)
2018-08-237Joint STIPULATION to Stay Proceedings with Proposed Order by U.S. Department of Justice. (Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 08/23/2018)
2018-08-23SO ORDERED D.I. 7 Stipulation to Stay Proceedings filed by U.S. Department of Justice. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/23/2018. (dlb) (Entered: 08/23/2018)
2018-08-31Case Reassigned to Judge Maryellen Noreika. Please include the initials of the Judge (MN) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb) (Entered: 08/31/2018)
2018-09-058CONSENT to Jurisdiction by U.S. Magistrate Judge. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke. Signed by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 9/5/2018. (dlw) (Entered: 09/05/2018)
2018-10-319NOTICE of Change of Affiliation by William McMichael regarding Tuan N. Samahon and Britain R. Henry (Herington, Ellis) (Entered: 10/31/2018)
2019-03-2210Joint STATUS REPORT , Stipulation, and Proposed Order to Continue to Stay Proceedings by William McMichael. (Chuff, Christopher) (Entered: 03/22/2019)
2019-03-25SO ORDERED D.I. 7 Stipulation to Continue to Stay Proceedings filed by U.S. Department of Justice. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 3/25/2019. (dlb) (Entered: 03/25/2019)
2019-12-1011STATUS REPORT by U.S. Department of Justice. (Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 12/10/2019)
2019-12-1112ORAL ORDER granting D.I. 11 Status Report, Stipulation and Proposed Order filed by U.S. Department of Justice. The Court also hereby ORDERS the parties to submit a joint status report, no later than January 11, 2020, regarding whether the case should remain stayed, the status of production of records, and the need, if any, for a conference with the Court. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 12/11/2019. (dlb) (Entered: 12/11/2019)
2019-12-1113NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Ellis E. Herington as co-counsel. Reason for request: no longer with the firm. (Cline, Joanna) (Entered: 12/11/2019)
2020-01-1014Joint STATUS REPORT , Stipulation, and Proposed Order to Continue to Stay Proceedings by U.S. Department of Justice. (Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 01/10/2020)
2020-01-1315ORAL ORDER: granting D.I. 14 Joint Status Report, Stipulation and Proposed Order. The Court also hereby ORDERS the parties to submit a joint status report, no later than February 12, 2020, regarding whether the case should remain stayed, the status of production of records, and the need, if any, for a conference with the Court. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 1/13/2020. (dlb) (Entered: 01/13/2020)
2020-02-1216Joint STATUS REPORT , Stipulation, and Proposed Order to Continue to Stay Proceedings by U.S. Department of Justice. (Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 02/12/2020)
2020-02-1217ORAL ORDER granting D.I. 16 Joint Status Report, Stipulation and Proposed Order. The Court also hereby ORDERS the parties to submit a joint status report, no later than April 15, 2020, regarding whether the case should remain stayed, the status of production of records, and the need, if any, for a conference with the Court. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 2/12/2020. (dlb) (Entered: 02/12/2020)
2020-04-0118Joint STATUS REPORT STIPULATION, AND PROPOSED ORDER TO CONTINUE TO STAY PROCEEDINGS by U.S. Department of Justice. (Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 04/01/2020)
2020-04-0619ORAL ORDER granting D.I. 18 Joint Status Report, Stipulation and Proposed Order. The Court also hereby ORDERS the parties to submit a joint status report, no later than July 15, 2020, regarding whether the case should remain stayed, the status of production of records, and the need, if any, for a conference with the Court. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 4/3/2020. (dlb) (Entered: 04/06/2020)
2020-07-1620Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. Department of Justice. (Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 07/16/2020)
2020-07-2021ORAL ORDER Setting Teleconference: The Court, having considered the parties' joint letter dated July 16, 2020, (D.I. 20), understands that the case stay expired on July 15, 2020, (D.I. 18; D.I. 19), and that the parties dispute whether it is appropriate to continue the stay until August 14, 2020, (D.I. 20). Therefore, the Court HEREBY ORDERS as follows: (1) The parties shall attend a case status teleconference on August 3, 2020, at 2:00 PM.; (2) By no later than July 30, 2020 the parties shall submit a joint letters, no longer than three (3) pages double-spaced, explaining their respective views as to whether the case should remain stayed.; (3) By no later than July 30, 2020, the parties shall jointly provide the Courts Courtroom Deputy, Ms. Benyo, with a dial-in number via e-mail to use for the August 3 call.; and (4) The Case is presently STAYED until the August 3 call. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 7/20/2020. (dlb) Modified on 7/22/2020 (dlb). (Entered: 07/20/2020)
2020-07-22CORRECTING ENTRY: The text for the entry setting the status teleconference for 8/3/2020 has been corrected to reflect the time for the status teleconference is 2:00 PM. (dlb) (Entered: 07/22/2020)
2020-07-3022Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. Department of Justice. (Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 07/30/2020)
2020-08-03Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Christopher J. Burke - Status Conference held on 8/3/2020. The Court heard the parties' views regarding how the case should proceed. The Court will issue a subsequent oral order. (Court Reporter Valerie Gunning. Clerk: Schwerin) APPEARANCES: C. Chuff and B. Henry for Plaintiff; G. Robinson for Defendant. (mlc) (Entered: 08/03/2020)
2020-08-0323ORAL ORDER: The Court, having considered the parties' joint status report, (D.I. 22 ), and having heard the parties' views at the August 3, 2020 status conference, HEREBY ORDERS as follows: (1) The stay of the case is LIFTED.; and (2) By August 10, 2020, the parties shall meet and confer and submit a stipulated schedule for briefing and argument on summary judgment motion(s), as discussed during the status conference.Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/3/2020. (mlc) (Entered: 08/03/2020)
2020-08-1024Letter to The Honorable Christopher J. Burke from Christopher B. Chuff regarding case status and summary judgment. (Chuff, Christopher) (Entered: 08/10/2020)
2020-08-1025MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint - filed by William McMichael. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit A - Supplemental Complaint, # 4 Exhibit 1 to Supplemental Complaint, # 5 Exhibit 2 to Supplemental Complaint, # 6 Exhibit 3 to Supplemental Complaint, # 7 Exhibit 4 to Supplemental Complaint, # 8 Redline of Supplemental Complaint)(Chuff, Christopher) (Entered: 08/10/2020)
2020-08-11SO ORDERED D.I. 25 MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint filed by William McMichael. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/11/2020. (dlb) (Entered: 08/11/2020)
2020-08-1426AMENDED COMPLAINT against U.S. Department of Justice- filed by William McMichael. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Chuff, Christopher) (Entered: 08/14/2020)
2020-08-1427Joint STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Answer to Supplemental Complaint to 60 days - filed by U.S. Department of Justice. (Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 08/14/2020)
2020-08-14SO ORDERED D.I. 27 Joint STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Answer to Supplemental Complaint to 60 days filed by U.S. Department of Justice. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/14/2020. (dlb) (Entered: 08/14/2020)
2020-10-0828ANSWER to Amended Complaint, re: 26 Amended Complaint by U.S. Department of Justice.(Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 10/08/2020)
2020-10-1929ORAL ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall: (1) confer regarding proposed dates in the scheduling order and shall submit a proposal to the Court no later than November 16, 2020. The Court's form scheduling order is posted at http://www.ded.uscourts.gov (see Chambers, Judge Burke, Forms). (2) If there are disputed issues between the parties regarding the content of the Scheduling Order, the parties should note those areas of dispute in the Proposed Order, along with their proposals for the language the Court should adopt as to that issue. In addition, the parties may each separately file a letter (of no more than two single-spaced pages) setting forth their position as to these disputed issues. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 10/19/2020. (dlb) (Entered: 10/19/2020)
2020-11-1630Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. Department of Justice. (Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 11/16/2020)
2020-11-1631ORAL ORDER: The Court, having reviewed the parties' joint status report, (D.I. 30 ), hereby ORDERS that all proceedings in this case shall be stayed until May 31, 2021. By no later than that date, the parties shall provide the Court with a joint status report, of no more than three single-spaced pages, as to the status of the case. Case stayed. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 11/16/2020. (mlc) (Entered: 11/16/2020)
2021-05-2732Joint STATUS REPORT and Proposed Order to Stay Proceedings by U.S. Department of Justice. (Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 05/27/2021)
2021-05-2833ORAL ORDER: The Court, having reviewed the parties' joint status report, (D.I.32), hereby ORDERS that all proceedings in this case shall remain stayed until September 3, 2021. By no later than that date, the parties shall provide the Court with a joint status report, of no more than three single-spaced pages, as to the status of the case. Case stayed. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 5/28/2021. (dlb) (Entered: 05/28/2021)
2021-08-2634Joint STATUS REPORT with Proposed Order to Stay by U.S. Department of Justice. (Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 08/26/2021)
2021-08-2735ORAL ORDER Setting Teleconference: The Court has reviewed the parties' August 26, 2021 joint status report and proposed order to stay proceedings. (D.I. 34) In line with the parties' request therein, the Court hereby ORDERS that the current stay in this case shall be extended through October 1, 2021. By no later than that date, the parties shall provide the Court with a joint status report, of no more than three single-spaced pages, as to the status of the case. A status teleconference is also scheduled for October 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. By no later than October 1, 2021, the parties shall jointly provide the Courts Courtroom Deputy, Ms. Benyo, with dial-in information for the call. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 8/27/2021. (dlb) (Entered: 08/27/2021)
2021-09-2936Joint STATUS REPORT AND PROPOSED ORDER TO STAY PROCEEDINGS by U.S. Department of Justice. (Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 09/29/2021)
2021-10-0137ORAL ORDER: The Court has reviewed the parties' joint status report filed on September 29, 2021, (D.I. 36). In light of the parties' requests therein: (1) the case remains STAYED until October 18, 2021; (2) by no later than that date, the parties should provide the Court with a joint status report, including an indication of whether the Court should schedule a status teleconference; and (3) the teleconference scheduled for October 4, 2021 at 11:00 AM is CANCELLED. Signed by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 10/1/2021. (dlb) (Entered: 10/01/2021)
2021-10-1838Joint STATUS REPORT and Proposed Order by U.S. Department of Justice. (Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 10/18/2021)
2021-10-1839ORAL ORDER: The Court has reviewed the parties' joint status report filed on October 18, 2021, (D.I. 38). In light of the parties' request therein: (1) the case remains STAYED until October 25, 2021; and (2) by no later than that date, the parties should provide the Court with a joint status report, including an indication of whether the Court should schedule a status teleconference. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 10/18/2021. (dlb) (Entered: 10/18/2021)
2021-10-2540Joint STATUS REPORT AND PROPOSED ORDER TO STAY PROCEEDINGS by U.S. Department of Justice. (Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 10/25/2021)
2021-10-2641ORAL ORDER: The Court has reviewed the parties' joint status report filed on October 25, 2021, (D.I. 40). In light of the parties' request therein: (1) the case remains STAYED until November 1, 2021; and (2) by no later than that date, the parties should provide the Court with a joint status report, including an indication of whether the Court should schedule a status teleconference. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 10/26/2021. (dlb) (Entered: 10/26/2021)
2021-11-0142Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. Department of Justice. (Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 11/01/2021)
2021-11-01REMARK: Stay lifted per Oral Order at D.I. 41 (dlb) (dlb) (Entered: 05/17/2022)
2021-11-02So Ordered D. I. 42 Status Report and Stipulation filed by U.S. Department of Justice requesting a briefing schedule regarding attorney fees. The Plaintiff will file his Opening Brief by December 14, 2021; the Defendant will file its Response Brief by January 11, 2022; and the Plaintiff will file his Reply Brief by January 25, 2022. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 11/2/2021. (dlb) (Entered: 11/02/2021)
2021-12-1443MOTION for Attorney Fees / Plaintiffs Motion For Attorneys Fees And Costs - filed by William McMichael. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A GLP Hours Summary, # 2 Exhibit B Troutman Pepper Hours, # 3 Exhibit C McMichael Declaration, # 4 Exhibit D CLS Matrix, # 5 Exhibit E Samahon Declaration, # 6 Exhibit F Henry Declaration, # 7 Exhibit G Chuff Declaration, # 8 Exhibit H 10-25-17 FOIA Request, # 9 Exhibit I 11-16-17 Letter, # 10 Exhibit J 5-23-18 Email, # 11 Proposed Order, # 12 Certificate of Service)(Chuff, Christopher) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
2021-12-2144MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 43 MOTION for Attorney Fees / Plaintiffs Motion For Attorneys Fees And Costs UNOPPOSED - filed by U.S. Department of Justice. (Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 12/21/2021)
2021-12-21SO ORDERED D.I. 44 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 43 MOTION for Attorney Fees / Plaintiffs Motion For Attorneys Fees And Costs UNOPPOSED filed by U.S. Department of Justice.Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 12/21/2021. (mlc) (Entered: 12/21/2021)
2022-02-0845RESPONSE to Motion re 43 MOTION for Attorney Fees / Plaintiffs Motion For Attorneys Fees And Costs filed by U.S. Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-D)(Robinson, Graham) (Entered: 02/08/2022)
2022-02-2246REPLY BRIEF re 43 MOTION for Attorney Fees / Plaintiffs Motion For Attorneys Fees And Costs / REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS filed by William McMichael. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Certificate of Service)(Wheatley, Emily) (Entered: 02/22/2022)
2022-03-02Remark: The Court has not received the required (2) two courtesy copies of D.I. 43 These documents should be delivered as soon as possible to the Court. The motion will not be considered by the Court until the copies are received. (dlb) (Entered: 03/02/2022)
2022-04-07Remark: The required courtesy copies have been received for D.I. 43. (dlb) (Entered: 04/07/2022)
2022-09-3047MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER regarding D.I. 43 MOTION for Attorney Fees / Plaintiffs Motion For Attorneys Fees And Costs filed by William McMichael. Signed by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 9/30/22. (mlc) (Entered: 09/30/2022)
2022-09-3048ORAL ORDER: The Court hereby ORDERS that within 10 days from today's date, the parties shall file a joint status report advising the Court as to whether there is any reason that the Court should not now close the case. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 9/30/22. (mlc) (Entered: 09/30/2022)
2022-10-0749Joint STATUS REPORT by William McMichael. (Chuff, Christopher) (Entered: 10/07/2022)
2022-10-07CASE CLOSED per D.I. 49 Joint Status Report by William McMichael. (smg) (Entered: 10/07/2022)
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