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COMPLAINT against all defendants ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 947209.), filed by MIKHAIL IGNATYEV, NATALIYA PETROVNA DEMIDCHIK. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form, # 3 Tracking Form)(tj, ) (Entered: 04/02/2008)
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April 1, 2008
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April 1, 2008
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Summons 7 Issued; 6 Mailed to counsel and 1 Forwarded to the U.S. Attorney's Office 4/2/08 as to MICHAEL CHERTOFF, MICHAEL MUKASEY, ROBERT S. MUELLER, EMILIO T. GONZALEZ, EVANGELIA KLAPAKIS. (tj, ) (Entered: 04/02/2008)
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April 1, 2008
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April 1, 2008
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Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney Re: accepted summons and complaint for MICHAEL CHERTOFF on 4/4/2008, answer due 6/3/2008; MICHAEL MUKASEY on 4/4/2008, answer due 6/3/2008; ROBERT S. MUELLER on 4/4/2008, answer due 6/3/2008; EMILIO T. GONZALEZ on 4/4/2008, answer due 6/3/2008; EVANGELIA KLAPAKIS on 4/4/2008, answer due 6/3/2008. (jl, ) (Entered: 04/04/2008)
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April 4, 2008
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April 4, 2008
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by MIKHAIL IGNATYEV, NATALIYA PETROVNA DEMIDCHIK re: Edward A. Diver served Summons and Complaint upon MICHAEL CHERTOFF, MICHAEL MUKASEY, ROBERT S. MUELLER, EMILIO T. GONZALEZ, EVANGELIA KLAPAKIS by U.S. Attorney. (DIVER, EDWARD) (Entered: 04/11/2008)
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April 11, 2008
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April 11, 2008
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MEMORANDUM AND ORDERED THAT THIS CASE, IGNATYEV VS CHERTOFF, 08-1547, IS REFERRED BACK TO THE CLERK'S OFFICE FOR RANDOM REASSIGNMENT; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MICHAEL M. BAYLSON ON 4/16/08. 4/17/08 ENTERED AND E-MAILED AND FAXED.(jl, )
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April 16, 2008
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April 16, 2008
RECAP
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NOTICE of Appearance by RICHARD M. BERNSTEIN on behalf of MICHAEL CHERTOFF, MICHAEL MUKASEY, ROBERT S. MUELLER, EMILIO T. GONZALEZ, EVANGELIA KLAPAKIS with Certificate of Service(BERNSTEIN, RICHARD) (Entered: 04/17/2008)
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April 17, 2008
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April 17, 2008
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ORDER THAT THE ABOVE CAPTIONED CASE IS REASSIGNED FROM THE CALENDER OF THE MICHAEL M. BAYLSON TO THE CALENDER OF THE HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND; ETC.. SIGNED BY MICHAEL E. KUNZ ON 4/18/08. 4/18/08 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 04/18/2008)
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April 18, 2008
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April 18, 2008
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Oral MOTION to Certify Class filed by MIKHAIL IGNATYEV.Memorandum, Certificate of Service, Proposed Order. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion, # 2 Exhibit A to John Grogan Declaration, # 3 Exhibit B to John Grogan Declaration, # 4 Exhibit C to John Grogan Declaration, # 5 Exhibit D to John Grogan Declaration, # 6 Exhibit G to John Grogan Declaration, # 7 Exhibit H to John Grogan Declaration, # 8 Exhibit I to John Grogan Declaration, # 9 Exhibit J to John Grogan Declaration, # 10 Exhibit K to John Grogan Declaration, # 11 Exhibit L, # 12 Exhibit M to John Grogan Declaration, # 13 Exhibit N to John Grogan Declaration, # 14 Exhibit O to John Grogan Declaration, # 15 Exhibit E to John Grogan Declaration, # 16 Exhibit F part 1 to John Grogan Declaration, # 17 Exhibit F part 2 of 2 to John Grogan Declaration, # 18 Declaration of John Grogan, # 19 Text of Proposed Order)(GROGAN, JOHN) (Entered: 04/21/2008)
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April 21, 2008
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April 21, 2008
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FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against MICHAEL CHERTOFF, MICHAEL MUKASEY, ROBERT S. MUELLER, EMILIO T. GONZALEZ, EVANGELIA KLAPAKIS, filed by MOHAMED S. ABDELWAHAB, ABDI MOHMAED ALI, AHMED BELAGUID, ARSHAD ALI BAIG, MIRZA MOHANNED BAIG, MARIAM BAIG, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.(jl, ) (Entered: 04/22/2008)
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April 22, 2008
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April 22, 2008
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NOTICE of Appearance by MARY CATHERINE ROPER on behalf of MOHAMED S. ABDELWAHAB, ABDI MOHMAED ALI, AHMED BELAGUID, ARSHAD ALI BAIG, MIRZA MOHANNED BAIG, MARIAM BAIG with Certificate of Service(ROPER, MARY) (Entered: 04/22/2008)
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April 22, 2008
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April 22, 2008
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NOTICE of Appearance by MARY CATHERINE ROPER on behalf of MIKHAIL IGNATYEV, MYROSLAVA VASYLIVNA MELNYK, EUGENE KOIKOI with Certificate of Service(ROPER, MARY) (Entered: 04/22/2008)
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April 22, 2008
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April 22, 2008
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NOTICE of Appearance by KATHRYN L. MOORE on behalf of MICHAEL CHERTOFF, MICHAEL MUKASEY, ROBERT S. MUELLER, EMILIO T. GONZALEZ, EVANGELIA KLAPAKIS (MOORE, KATHRYN) (Entered: 04/22/2008)
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April 22, 2008
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April 22, 2008
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STIPULATION for Extension of Time For Government's Response to ClassCertification Motion by MIKHAIL IGNATYEV, MYROSLAVA VASYLIVNA MELNYK, MOHAMED S. ABDELWAHAB, NATALIYA PETROVNA DEMIDCHIK, EUGENE KOIKOI, ABDI MOHMAED ALI, AHMED BELAGUID, ARSHAD ALI BAIG, MIRZA MOHANNED BAIG, MARIAM BAIG, MICHAEL CHERTOFF, MICHAEL MUKASEY, ROBERT S. MUELLER, EMILIO T. GONZALEZ, EVANGELIA KLAPAKIS. (BERNSTEIN, RICHARD) (FILED IN ERROR BY ATTORNEY; COPY FORWARDED TO JUDGE FOR APPROVAL) Modified on 4/25/2008 (nd). (Entered: 04/24/2008)
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April 24, 2008
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April 24, 2008
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APPLICATION by MIKHAIL IGNATYEV, MYROSLAVA VASYLIVNA MELNYK, MOHAMED S. ABDELWAHAB, EUGENE KOIKOI, ABDI MOHMAED ALI, AHMED BELAGUID, ARSHAD ALI BAIG, MIRZA MOHANNED BAIG, MARIAM BAIG FOR CECILLIA WANG TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE, STATEMENT, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (jl, ) (Entered: 04/25/2008)
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April 25, 2008
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April 25, 2008
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STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT THE TIME WITHIN WHICH DEFENDANTS MAY RESPOND TO THE MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION IS EXTENDED TO AND INCLUDING 5/22/08; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 4/30/08. 4/30/08 ENTERED AND E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 04/30/2008)
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April 30, 2008
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April 30, 2008
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First MOTION/APPLICATION for Pro Hac Vice OF ANODELE A. GANALLO filed by MIKHAIL IGNATYEV, SPONSOR STATEMENT AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE..(GANSALLO, AYODELE) Modified on 5/6/2008 (afm, ). (Entered: 05/05/2008)
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May 5, 2008
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May 5, 2008
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ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION FOR PRO HACE VICE OF CECILLA D. WANG IS GRANTED.SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 5/6/08. 5/7/08 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E−MAILED.(ah) (Entered: 05/07/2008)
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May 7, 2008
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May 7, 2008
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ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION FOR PRO HACE VICE OF AYODELE GANSALLO IS GRANTED.SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 5/6/08.5/7/08 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E−MAILED.(ah) (Entered: 05/07/2008)
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May 7, 2008
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May 7, 2008
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APPLICATION by MIKHAIL IGNATYEV FOR AYODELE GANSALLO TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE, STATEMENT, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (jl, ) (Entered: 05/12/2008)
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May 12, 2008
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May 12, 2008
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Memorandum in Opposition re 7 Oral MOTION to Certify Class filed by MICHAEL MUKASEY, ROBERT S. MUELLER, EMILIO T. GONZALEZ, EVANGELIA KLAPAKIS. (MOORE, KATHRYN) Certificate of Service attached. Modified on 5/28/2008 (nds). (Entered: 05/22/2008)
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May 22, 2008
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May 22, 2008
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Exhibit 1 in Support of Memorandum/Response in Opposition re 7 Oral MOTION to Certify Class Exhibit 1 filed by MICHAEL CHERTOFF, MICHAEL MUKASEY, ROBERT S. MUELLER, EMILIO T. GONZALEZ, EVANGELIA KLAPAKIS. (MOORE, KATHRYN) Modified on 5/28/2008 (nds). (Entered: 05/22/2008)
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May 22, 2008
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May 22, 2008
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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by MICHAEL CHERTOFF, MICHAEL MUKASEY, ROBERT S. MUELLER, EMILIO T. GONZALEZ, EVANGELIA KLAPAKIS.Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(MOORE, KATHRYN) (Entered: 05/22/2008)
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May 22, 2008
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May 22, 2008
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NOTICE of Appearance by KRISTINE C. MEHOK on behalf of MIKHAIL IGNATYEV, MYROSLAVA VASYLIVNA MELNYK, MOHAMED S. ABDELWAHAB, EUGENE KOIKOI, ABDI MOHMAED ALI, AHMED BELAGUID, ARSHAD ALI BAIG, MIRZA MOHANNED BAIG, MARIAM BAIG with Certificate of Service(MEHOK, KRISTINE) (Entered: 05/23/2008)
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May 23, 2008
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May 23, 2008
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REPLY Memorandum in Support of Motion re 7 Oral MOTION to Certify Class filed by MIKHAIL IGNATYEV, Certificate of Service. (GROGAN, JOHN) Modified on 6/5/2008 (nd). (Entered: 06/03/2008)
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June 3, 2008
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June 3, 2008
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 22 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by MIKHAIL IGNATYEV, MYROSLAVA VASYLIVNA MELNYK, MOHAMED S. ABDELWAHAB, NATALIYA PETROVNA DEMIDCHIK, EUGENE KOIKOI, ABDI MOHMAED ALI, AHMED BELAGUID, ARSHAD ALI BAIG, MIRZA MOHANNED BAIG, MARIAM BAIG, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (ROPER, MARY) Modified on 6/9/2008 (afm, ). (Entered: 06/05/2008)
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June 5, 2008
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June 5, 2008
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REPLY to Response to Motion re 22 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by MICHAEL CHERTOFF, MICHAEL MUKASEY, ROBERT S. MUELLER, EMILIO T. GONZALEZ, EVANGELIA KLAPAKIS. (MOORE, KATHRYN) (FILED IN ERROR BY ATTORNEY; ATTORNEY WILL RE−FILE CORRECT DOCUMENT) Modified on 6/16/2008 (nd). (Entered: 06/16/2008)
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June 16, 2008
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June 16, 2008
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REPLY to Response to Motion re 22 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by MICHAEL CHERTOFF, MICHAEL MUKASEY, ROBERT S. MUELLER, EMILIO T. GONZALEZ, EVANGELIA KLAPAKIS, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (MOORE, KATHRYN) Modified on 6/18/2008 (afm, ). (Entered: 06/16/2008)
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June 16, 2008
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June 16, 2008
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ORDERED THAT ORAL ARGUMENT WILL BE HELD ON THE ABOVE LISTED ON 7/28/08 AT 3:00 P.M. THE PARTIES SHALL BE PREPARED TO ADDRESS PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION AND DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 7/8/08. 7/8/08 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 07/08/2008)
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July 8, 2008
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July 8, 2008
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ORDER THAT THE HEARING CURRENTLY SCHEDULED FOR JULY 28, 2008, IS POSTPONED. THE MATTER WILL BE RESCHEDULED BY ORDER OF THE COURT. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 07/25/08. 07/28/08 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E−MAILED.(ac, )
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July 28, 2008
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July 28, 2008
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ORDERED THAT ORAL ARGUMENT IN THE ABOVE−LISTED CASE IS RESCHEDULED FOR 10/10/08 AT 1:00 P.M.; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 9/15/08. 9/15/08 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 09/15/2008)
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Sept. 15, 2008
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Sept. 15, 2008
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MOTION to Amend/Correct File Second Amended Complaint filed by MIKHAIL IGNATYEV.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Second Amended Complaint, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed form of Order)(GROGAN, JOHN) (Entered: 10/08/2008)
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Oct. 8, 2008
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Oct. 8, 2008
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SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against JONATHAN SCHARFREN, KAREN FITZGERALD, MICHAEL CHERTOFF, MICHAEL MUKASEY, ROBERT S. MUELLER, filed by MIKHAIL IGNATYEV, MYROSLAVA VASYLIVNA MELNYK, MOHAMED S. ABDELWAHAB, EUGENE KOIKOI, ABDI MOHMAED ALI, AHMED BELAGUID, ARSHAD ALI BAIG, MIRZA MOHANNED BAIG, MARIAM BAIG. (Attachments: # 1 part 1)(jl, ) Modified on 10/10/2008 (jl, ). (Entered: 10/10/2008)
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Oct. 8, 2008
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Oct. 8, 2008
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ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS' UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT IS GRANTED. THE CLERK OF COURT IS DIRECTED TO FILE THE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT (DOC.32−2) EXHIBIT A TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION, OF RECORD AS OF 10/8/08; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 10/10/08. 10/10/08 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 10/10/2008)
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Oct. 10, 2008
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Oct. 10, 2008
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AMENDED Summons Issued as to JONATHAN SCHARFREN, KAREN FITZGERALD, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General Forwarded To: JOHN GROGAN on 10/10/08 (jl, ) (Entered: 10/10/2008)
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Oct. 10, 2008
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Oct. 10, 2008
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ORDER THAT DEFTS' MOTION TO DISMISS IS DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE PENDING POSSIBLE DISCOVERY, AS OUTLINED HEREIN. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 10/10/2008.10/14/2008 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E−MAILED.(md) (Entered: 10/14/2008)
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Oct. 14, 2008
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Oct. 14, 2008
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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 10/10/08 before Judge DIAMOND. Court Reporter: JOHN STASNY. HEARING (jl, ) (Entered: 10/22/2008)
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Oct. 22, 2008
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Oct. 22, 2008
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ANSWER to 34 Amended Complaint WITH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, by JONATHAN SCHARFREN, KAREN FITZGERALD, MICHAEL CHERTOFF, MICHAEL MUKASEY, ROBERT S. MUELLER, EMILIO T. GONZALEZ, EVANGELIA KLAPAKIS.(MOORE, KATHRYN) Modified on 11/18/2008 (afm, ). (Entered: 11/14/2008)
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Nov. 14, 2008
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Nov. 14, 2008
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ORDERED THAT PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO CERTIFY CLASS IS DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. THE PARTIES SHALL ATTEND A STATUS CONFERENCE IN MY CHAMBERS ON 1/27/09 AT 2:00 P.M.; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 12/22/08. 12/22/08 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 12/22/2008)
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Dec. 22, 2008
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Dec. 22, 2008
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ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS SHALL NOT PRESENTLY BE ENTITLED TO TAKE DISCOVERY RESPECTING THE NUMBER OF PERSONS WITH NATURALIZTION APPLICATIONS PENDING FOR MORE THAN 180 DAYS THROUGH MORE THAN FOUR YEARS. IN DEPOSING DEFENDANTS USCIS RULE 30 (b)(6), PLAINTIFF SHALL BE ENTITLED TO EXPLORE WITH THE WITNESS−−AND THE WITNESS SHALL BE PREPARED TO TESTIFY REGARDING−−THE PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE COMPLETION OF AN FBI NAME CHECK IN PLACE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER PLAINTIFFS FILED THE INSTANT LITIGATION; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 1/27/09. 1/28/09 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E−MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 01/28/2009)
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Jan. 28, 2009
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Jan. 28, 2009
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Letter from KATHRYN L. MOORE TO MR. GROGAN AND MS. ROPER RE: CERTAIN STATEMENTS. (jl, ) (Entered: 01/30/2009)
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Jan. 29, 2009
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Jan. 29, 2009
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Letter from JOHN GROGAN TO MS. MOORE AND MR. BERNSTEIN RE: CERTAIN STATEMENTS. (jl, ) (Entered: 01/30/2009)
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Jan. 29, 2009
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Jan. 29, 2009
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Letter from KATHRYN MOORE TO JOHN GROGAN TO JUDGE DIAMOND RE: CERTAIN STATEMENTS. (jl, ) (Entered: 01/30/2009)
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Jan. 29, 2009
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Jan. 29, 2009
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NOTICE of Appearance by ELIZABETH J. STEVENS on behalf of JONATHAN SCHARFREN, KAREN FITZGERALD, MICHAEL CHERTOFF, MICHAEL MUKASEY, ROBERT S. MUELLER with Certificate of Service(STEVENS, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 05/13/2009)
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May 13, 2009
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May 13, 2009
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STIPULATION of Dismissal Under Rule 41 by JONATHAN SCHARFREN, KAREN FITZGERALD, MICHAEL CHERTOFF, MICHAEL MUKASEY, ROBERT S. MUELLER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(STEVENS, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 05/14/2009)
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May 14, 2009
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May 14, 2009
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STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS AGREE TO DISMISS THEIR CLAIMS WITHOUT PREJUDICE, PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 41 (a)(2). DISMISSAL OF THE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT IS PROPER UNDER FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 23 (e) AS NO CLASS HAS BEEN CERTIFIED IN THIS ACTION. EACH PARTY WILL BEAR ITS OWN COSTS AND FEES; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 5/15/09. 5/15/09 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E−MAILED(jl, ) (Entered: 05/15/2009)
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May 15, 2009
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May 15, 2009
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