Case: Microsoft v. U.S. Department of Justice

2:16-cv-00538 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: April 14, 2016

Closed Date: 2017

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Case Summary

On April 14, 2016, Microsoft filed this suit seeking declaratory judgment under the Declaratory Judgment Act against the U.S. Department of Justice. The case was assigned to Judge James L. Robart. Represented by private counsel, the plaintiff alleged that the government's use of gag orders to prevent the company from telling customers when the government requested their data was unconstitutional. Specifically, the plaintiff alleged that sections of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of …

On April 14, 2016, Microsoft filed this suit seeking declaratory judgment under the Declaratory Judgment Act against the U.S. Department of Justice. The case was assigned to Judge James L. Robart. Represented by private counsel, the plaintiff alleged that the government's use of gag orders to prevent the company from telling customers when the government requested their data was unconstitutional. Specifically, the plaintiff alleged that sections of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 allowing for the use of such gag orders, and absolving the government from notifying affected individuals facially violates the First Amendment right to free speech, and Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure.233 F.Supp.3d 887.

On May 26, 2016, The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), with Microsoft's support, filed a motion to intervene as an affected organization that uses Microsoft's products. The complaint-in-intervention also alleged that the government's failure to provide notice to affected individuals was unconstitutional. This motion to intervene, along with one other by an unrelated individual, were dismissed in an opinion by Judge Robart on August 28, 2016. That opinion, however, did grant the ACLU amicus curiae status. 2016 WL 4506808.

Many parties, including other technology firms and civil rights organizations, have been granted amicus curiae status for the case.

On July 22, 2016, the Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss the suit, alleging a lack of subject-matter jurisdiction and failure to state a claim. A hearing on the motion was held on January 23, 2017.

Following the motion hearing, the Court granted in part and denied in part the Department of Justice' motion to dismiss the claim on February 8, 2017. The Court found the plaintiff had sufficiently made out a claim for an alleged injury as well as a likelihood for future injury under the First Amendment that satisfied the Court's standing inquiry. Additionally, the plaintiff succeeded in persuading the Court that their First Amendment Rights had been violated by the statute even under a lower standard of review than strict scrutiny because the indefinite nondisclosure orders would burden the plaintiff's First Amendment Rights. The plaintiffs also argued the statute as applied was a violation of their First Amendment Rights. The court denied the defendant's motion to dismiss the plaintiff's First Amendment claims. However, the Court concluded the Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit had consistently held a plaintiff could not bring a third-party Fourth Amendment claim. Therefore, the plaintiff's Fourth Amendment claim on behalf of their customers was dismissed.

The parties set a trial date for June 4, 2018.

On October 24, 2017, the plaintiffs filed an unopposed motion to dismiss the case without prejudice, which the Court granted on October 25, 2017. The plaintiffs filed this motion in response to the Deputy Attorney General's binding policy update issued on October 19, 2017. The new policy addressed many of the concerns the plaintiffs had with the old policy and prohibited the use of indefinite orders. As such, the plaintiffs felt they were comfortable requesting the court dismiss their claim without prejudice.

This case is closed.

Summary Authors

Micah Telegen (1/22/2017)

Taylor Brook (3/21/2018)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Ainsworth, Jennifer Parker (Washington)

Allen, Chalon Tamara (Washington)

Andrews, John Scott (Washington)

Ayers, Jennifer Klein (Washington)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Abdo, Alex (New York)

Judge(s)

Robart, James L. (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant

Ainsworth, Jennifer Parker (Washington)

Allen, Chalon Tamara (Washington)

Andrews, John Scott (Washington)

Ayers, Jennifer Klein (Washington)

Baker, Scott David (Washington)

Baker, Mark D. (Washington)

Ball, David J (Washington)

Bartlett, Jason R (Washington)

Bartow, Daryl Stuart (Washington)

Bennett, Natalie A. (Washington)

Biggs, Brian A (Washington)

Blake, John Knowles (Washington)

Bobrow, Jared B (Washington)

Bovich, John Patrick (Washington)

Brannen, Stephanie Suzanne (Washington)

Brewer, Linda J. (Washington)

Brunner, Helen J. (Washington)

Bufe, John Frederick (Washington)

Caplan, David K (Washington)

Carr, Dabney Jefferson (Washington)

Chaikovsky, Yar R (Washington)

Chassman, Peter John (Washington)

Chiarello, Katherine Patrice (Washington)

Christy, David Stephen (Washington)

Collins, Kevin B (Washington)

Conrad, David Brandon (Washington)

Coppolino, Anthony J. (District of Columbia)

Creekmore, Stephen Wheeler (Washington)

Dacus, Deron R (Washington)

Daire, James A (Washington)

Davidson, Jeffrey M (Washington)

Davis, Joshua Paul (Washington)

Davison, Dan Duncan (Washington)

DePriest, Jennifer (Washington)

Detrixhe, Jonathan I. (Washington)

DeVasto, Diane (Washington)

Doan, Darby Vincent (Washington)

Doan, Jennifer Haltom (Washington)

Donnelly, Darren E (Washington)

Doolittle, Diane M. (Washington)

Doss, Richard H. (Washington)

Dunne, Brian James (Washington)

Dyer, Jesse (Washington)

Elacqua, Benjamin Charles (Washington)

Escobar, Annette Cristina (Washington)

Esq., Bart E. (Washington)

Esq., Christian Genetski (Washington)

Fazio, James V (Washington)

Findlay, Eric Hugh (Washington)

Fisher, Jeffrey Mark (Washington)

Fleming, David S (Washington)

Frederickson, Robert Frederickson (Washington)

Gabric, Ralph J. (Washington)

Gao, Jian Bin (Washington)

Gardner, Allen Franklin (Washington)

Garvie, Jeanine Gibbs (Washington)

Gilfoil, James Ryan (Washington)

Gill, Kirin Kaur (Washington)

Green, Dana Robinson (Washington)

Guaragna, John M (Washington)

Gupta, Deepak (Washington)

Haack, Phillip John (Washington)

Hadden, J David (Washington)

Hagy, Amber Lee (Washington)

Hammer, Stanley Wilson (Washington)

Haroon, Adeel (Washington)

Hayes, Annette L. (Washington)

Hayward, Melissa S (Washington)

Healey, David J (Washington)

Herring, Seth B (Washington)

Hilgard, Adaline J. (Washington)

Homer, Carolyn Myrle (Washington)

Howen, Stephen Dale (Washington)

Hung, Richard S (Washington)

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Jacobs, Michael A. (Washington)

James, Bryan Keith (Washington)

Johnson, Doyle (Washington)

Johnson, Richard J (Washington)

Jones, Michael E (Washington)

Jr, Harry Lee (Washington)

Jr, Richard J (Washington)

Kao, Christopher (Washington)

Kaplan, Barry M (Washington)

Kash, Jennifer A. (Washington)

Keefe, Kerry J. (Washington)

Kelly, Lisa Catherine (Washington)

Kent, Ryan M (Washington)

Kerr, Peter Aaron (Washington)

Kline, Douglas J (Washington)

Kneedler, Jennie L. (District of Columbia)

Kramer, David H (Washington)

Krevans, Rachel (Washington)

Kudlac, Kevin Sean (Washington)

Kwong, Deanna L (Washington)

Lamken, Jeffrey A (Washington)

Lane, John R (Washington)

Lassen, Daniel Eric (Washington)

Latchford, Shawn A. (Washington)

Lee, John Alexander (Washington)

Leventhal, Daniel S (Washington)

Levich, Jane Ann (Washington)

Low, John Cannon (Washington)

Lumish, Douglas E (Washington)

Mann, James Mark (Washington)

McCabe, Brent Douglas (Washington)

McCauley, John William (Washington)

McClellan, Douglas W (Washington)

McCollum, Whitney E (Washington)

McFarland, Larry W. (Washington)

McMahon, Charles Moran (Washington)

McNabnay, Neil J (Washington)

Mehta, Manish K. (Washington)

Miller, Jesse Luke (Washington)

Mitchell, Jonah Dylan (Washington)

Mizer, Benjamin C. (District of Columbia)

Moffa, Matthew J (Washington)

Morgan, Christine Marie (Washington)

Morisseau, Fay E (Washington)

Muino, Daniel Pierre (Washington)

Mullins, Edward Maurice (Washington)

Nelson, Mark Christopher (Washington)

Orwig, Matthew D (Washington)

Overend, William Ross (Washington)

Pappas, George F (Washington)

Partridge, Scott F (Washington)

Pasquinelli, Kevin Martin (Washington)

Patton, John Walter (Washington)

Penchina, Robert (Washington)

Perito, Andrew Louis (Washington)

Perlson, David A (Washington)

Phillip, Danielle Anne (Washington)

Pope, Keyonn Lavar (Washington)

Poynter, William Rueger (Washington)

Rahman, Megan Conway (Washington)

Restauri, Nicholas Antonio (Washington)

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Shanus, Stuart A. (Washington)

Sheldon, Matthew Robertson (Washington)

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Shin, Miyoung (Washington)

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Slafsky, John L. (Washington)

Smith, Melissa Richards (Washington)

Smith, Kevin A (Washington)

Soni, Pankaj (Washington)

Soskin, Eric J. (District of Columbia)

Sousa, Paulo L (Washington)

Spark, Kevin L. (Washington)

Stein, David M (Washington)

Stephens, Garland T (Washington)

Stern, Evan M (Washington)

Sullivan, Richard Cyril (Washington)

Thane, Joshua Reed (Washington)

Thompson, Gregory Blake (Washington)

Totaro, Martin Vincent (Washington)

Trevino, Rene (Washington)

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Verhoeven, Charles K. (Washington)

Villarreal, Jose Carlos (Washington)

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Wasserman, Mark W. (Washington)

Watkins, Richard D (Washington)

Weber, Brock S (Washington)

Whealan, John M (Washington)

White, Jason C (Washington)

Wiggins, Erin A (Washington)

Willen, Brian (Washington)

Wilson, Candice Voticky (Washington)

Woodall, Amanda (Washington)

Wright, Kristie Ann (Washington)

Wu, Jennifer H (Washington)

Zembek, Richard S (Washington)

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Abdo, Alex (New York)

Balasubramani, Venkat (Washington)

Bennard, Kristina Silja (Washington)

Berlin, Hayley L. (District of Columbia)

Black, Rachel S (Washington)

Brown, Bruce D. (Virginia)

Chiang, Emily (Washington)

Clark, Christopher Gardner (Washington)

Coffee, John C (Washington)

Crum, Travis M. (District of Columbia)

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Davis, Mark S. (Washington)

Davis, Claire Loebs (Washington)

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Root, Peter Edward (Washington)

Scherzer, Aaron W. (New York)

Siekkinen, Nury (District of Columbia)

Sloan, Clifford M. (Washington)

Sommer, Jacob A. (District of Columbia)

Southwell, Alexander H. (New York)

Sussmann, Michael A. (District of Columbia)

Sweren-Becker, Eliza (New York)

Williams, Todd T. (Washington)

Yanick, Miles Aaron (Washington)

Zwillinger, Marc J. (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

2:16-cv-00538

Docket [PACER]

Microsoft v. US Department of Justice

Oct. 25, 2017

Oct. 25, 2017

Docket
1

2:16-cv-00538

Complaint for Declaratory Judgment

Microsoft v. DOJ

April 4, 2016

April 4, 2016

Complaint
28

2:16-cv-00538

Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgment

Microsoft v. DOJ

June 17, 2016

June 17, 2016

Complaint
38

2:16-cv-00538

Defendant's Motion to Dismiss

Microsoft v. DOJ

July 22, 2016

July 22, 2016

Pleading / Motion / Brief
46

2:16-cv-00538

Order on Motions to Intervene

Microsoft v. DOJ

Aug. 29, 2016

Aug. 29, 2016

Order/Opinion

2016 WL 2016

107

2:16-cv-00538

Order on Motion to Dismiss

Feb. 8, 2017

Feb. 8, 2017

Order/Opinion

233 F.Supp.3d 233

117

2:16-cv-00538

Microsoft Corporation's Unopposed Motion for Voluntary Dismissal

Oct. 24, 2017

Oct. 24, 2017

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4411809/microsoft-corporation-v-united-states-department-of-justice/

Last updated March 17, 2024, 3 a.m.

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COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment against defendant(s) Loretta Lynch, United States Department of Justice (Receipt # 0981-4413056), filed by Microsoft Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons (DOJ), # 3 Summons (Loretta Lynch US AG))(Rummage, Stephen) (Entered: 04/14/2016)

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3 Summons (Loretta Lynch US AG)

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April 14, 2016

April 14, 2016

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by Microsoft Corporation (Rummage, Stephen) (Entered: 04/14/2016)

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Judge James L. Robart added. (ST)

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Summons electronically issued as to defendant(s) Loretta Lynch, United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Summons)(ST) (Entered: 04/14/2016)

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April 14, 2016

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NOTICE TO FILER: Upon case opening, the filer is responsible for entering party text exactly as it appears on the complaint. For example, "in her official capacity as Attorney General of the United States" should have been added as party text for Loretta Lynch . If you have questions about party text, please refer to the Attorney's Guide to Opening a Civil Case on the court's website. The docket has now been corrected. Thank you. (ST)

April 14, 2016

April 14, 2016

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4414730 (Doran, Ambika) (Entered: 04/15/2016)

April 15, 2016

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ORDER re 4 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Laura R. Handman for Microsoft Corporation, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 04/15/2016)

April 15, 2016

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Alexander Adelman Berengaut FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4414867 (Rummage, Stephen) Added PHV Applicant's Name on 4/15/2016 (DS). (Entered: 04/15/2016)

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY James McMackin Garland FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4414880 (Rummage, Stephen) Added PHV Attorney's Name on 4/15/2016 (DS). (Entered: 04/15/2016)

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Katharine Reams Goodloe FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4414892 (Rummage, Stephen) Added PHV Applicant's Name on 4/15/2016 (DS). (Entered: 04/15/2016)

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ORDER re 6 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Alexander Adelman Berengaut for Microsoft Corporation, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 04/15/2016)

April 15, 2016

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ORDER re 7 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney James McMackin Garland for Microsoft Corporation, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 04/15/2016)

April 15, 2016

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ORDER re 8 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Katharine Reams Goodloe for Microsoft Corporation, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 04/15/2016)

April 15, 2016

April 15, 2016

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Emergency MOTION to Intervene for Declaratory Judgment Under "Bivens Claim" Violations by Interested Party Stephen P. Wallace. (AD) (Entered: 05/18/2016)

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Noting Date Set/Reset re 12 MOTION to Intervene : Noting Date 6/3/2016, (CC)

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MOTION to Intervene Attorney Emily Chiang added to party American Civil Liberties Union(pty:intvp), Attorney Emily Chiang added to party American Civil Liberties Union Foundation(pty:intvp)by Intervenor Plaintiffs American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Complaint in Intervention) Noting Date 6/24/2016, (Chiang, Emily) (Entered: 05/26/2016)

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Alex Abdo FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Intervenor Plaintiffs American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4464713 (Chiang, Emily) (Entered: 05/26/2016)

May 26, 2016

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Eliza Sweren-Becker FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Intervenor Plaintiffs American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4464719 (Chiang, Emily) (Entered: 05/26/2016)

May 26, 2016

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ORDER re 14 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Alex Abdo for Intervenor-Plaintiffs American Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(CDA) (Entered: 05/26/2016)

May 26, 2016

May 26, 2016

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ORDER re 15 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Eliza Sweren-Becker for Intervenor-plaintiffs American Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(CDA) (Entered: 05/26/2016)

May 26, 2016

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MOTION for Extension of Time From the 6/3/2016 Hearing Set on 5/19/2016 to Secure Competent Counsel Under Pro Se Law by Interested Party Stephen P. Wallace. (AD) (Entered: 05/31/2016)

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RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation, to 12 MOTION to Intervene. (Rummage, Stephen) (Entered: 05/31/2016)

May 31, 2016

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The court GRANTS Stephen P. Wallace's motion for an extension 18 and DIRECTS the Clerk to re-note Mr. Wallace's motion to intervene 12 for June 24, 2016. Mr. Wallace's reply memorandum in support of his motion to intervene is due by June 24, 2016. (docket entry mailed to Stephen P. Wallace) (CC)

June 1, 2016

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OBJECTION to plaintiff's counsel by Interested Party Stephen P. Wallace. (AD) (Entered: 06/03/2016)

June 2, 2016

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Eric Soskin on behalf of Defendants Loretta Lynch, United States Department of Justice. (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 06/03/2016)

June 3, 2016

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Jennie L. Kneedler on behalf of Defendants Loretta Lynch, United States Department of Justice. (Kneedler, Jennie) (Entered: 06/03/2016)

June 3, 2016

June 3, 2016

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AFFIDAVIT of Mailing of Summons and Complaint to Department of Justice and Loretta Lynch on 4/15/2016, filed by Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation. (Rummage, Stephen) (Entered: 06/06/2016)

June 6, 2016

June 6, 2016

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ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report due by 7/13/2016, FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 6/22/2016, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 7/6/2016, by Judge James L. Robart. (CC) (Entered: 06/08/2016)

June 8, 2016

June 8, 2016

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STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER for Amended Complaint and Briefing Schedule on Motion to Dismiss by parties (Rummage, Stephen) (Entered: 06/13/2016)

June 13, 2016

June 13, 2016

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STIPULATION AND ORDER FOR AMENDED COMPLAINT AND BRIEFING SCHEDULE ON MOTION TO DISMISS by Judge James L. Robart. (AD) Modified on 6/14/2016 cc Stephen Wallace (AD). (Entered: 06/14/2016)

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Stipulated MOTION and Order for Response to Motion to Intervene and Reply Thereto by Defendants Loretta Lynch, United States Department of Justice. Noting Date 6/17/2016, (Kneedler, Jennie) (Entered: 06/17/2016)

June 17, 2016

June 17, 2016

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AMENDED COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment against defendant(s) United States Department of Justice, Loretta Lynch, filed by Microsoft Corporation.(Rummage, Stephen) (Entered: 06/17/2016)

June 17, 2016

June 17, 2016

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ORDER by Judge James L. Robart granting 27 Stipulated Motion for Response to Motion to Intervene and Reply Thereto. ACLU's 13 MOTION to Intervene is re-noted to 7/8/2016. (AD) Modified on 6/20/2016 cc Stephen Wallace (AD). (Entered: 06/20/2016)

June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016

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STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Rule 26(f) Conference and Joint Status Report by parties (Rummage, Stephen) (Entered: 06/22/2016)

June 22, 2016

June 22, 2016

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STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING RULE 26(f) CONFERENCE AND JOINT STATUS REPORT by Judge James L. Robart. The Court VACATES the deadlines set forth in the Order Regarding Initial Disclosures, Joint Status Report, and Early Settlement (Dkt. 24 ). The Court further ORDERS that the parties shall adhere to the revised deadlines set forth in the Order. (AD) Modified on 6/23/2016 cc Stephen P Wallace (AD). (Entered: 06/23/2016)

June 23, 2016

June 23, 2016

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Supplemental/Amended MEMORANDUM in Support of 12 Emergency Motion to Intervene filed by Interested Party Stephen P. Wallace (Attachments: # 1 Attachments) (AD) (Entered: 06/23/2016)

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June 23, 2016

June 23, 2016

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RESPONSE, by Defendants Loretta Lynch, United States Department of Justice, to 13 MOTION to Intervene Attorney Emily Chiang added to party American Civil Liberties Union(pty:intvp), Attorney Emily Chiang added to party American Civil Liberties Union Foundation(pty:intvp). (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 06/29/2016)

June 29, 2016

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RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation, to 13 MOTION to Intervene Attorney Emily Chiang added to party American Civil Liberties Union(pty:intvp), Attorney Emily Chiang added to party American Civil Liberties Union Foundation(pty:intvp). (Rummage, Stephen) (Entered: 06/29/2016)

June 29, 2016

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Defendants Loretta Lynch, United States Department of Justice re 33 Response to Motion, (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 06/29/2016)

June 29, 2016

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NOTICE of Spoliation of Evidence in Victim's Supplemental Memorandum filed by Interested Party Stephen P. Wallace. (AD) (Entered: 06/30/2016)

June 29, 2016

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REPLY, filed by Intervenor Plaintiffs American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, TO RESPONSE to 13 MOTION to Intervene Attorney Emily Chiang added to party American Civil Liberties Union(pty:intvp), Attorney Emily Chiang added to party American Civil Liberties Union Foundation(pty:intvp) (Abdo, Alex) (Entered: 07/08/2016)

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MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) by Defendants Loretta Lynch, United States Department of Justice. Oral Argument Requested. Noting Date 9/23/2016, (Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 07/22/2016)

July 22, 2016

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NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Eliza Sweren-Becker for Intervenor Plaintiffs American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation. (Sweren-Becker, Eliza) (Entered: 08/10/2016)

Aug. 10, 2016

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The court hereby orders that the page limit for all motions or briefs filed by amici in this matter shall be half that of the page limits for the corresponding motion or brief filed by a party. See Local Rules W.D. Wash. LCR 7(e). (CC) (Entered: 08/15/2016)

Aug. 15, 2016

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STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Amicus Curiae Briefing by parties (Rummage, Stephen) (Entered: 08/18/2016)

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ORDER by Judge James L. Robart denying 41 Stipulation and Proposed Order Regarding Amicus Curiae Briefing. Any party seeking to file an amicus curiae brief related to Defendants' pending motion to dismiss should seek leave of the court to do so no later than 9/2/2016, pursuant to the court's 6/14/2016, order. (AD) Modified on 8/23/2016 cc Stephen Wallace (AD). (Entered: 08/23/2016)

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RESPONSE, by Intervenor Plaintiffs American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, to 38 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6). Oral Argument Requested. (Abdo, Alex) (Entered: 08/26/2016)

Aug. 26, 2016

Aug. 26, 2016

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RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation, to 38 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6). Oral Argument Requested. (Rummage, Stephen) (Entered: 08/26/2016)

Aug. 26, 2016

Aug. 26, 2016

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DECLARATION of Ambika K. Doran in Opp to Government's Motion to Dismiss filed by Plaintiff Microsoft Corporation re 38 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) (Rummage, Stephen) (Entered: 08/26/2016)

Aug. 26, 2016

Aug. 26, 2016

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47

NOTICE re filing criminal charges against additional predicate/predator actors filed by Non-Party Stephen P. Wallace. (Note: received by Case Admins for docketing on 8/31/2016) (AD) (Entered: 09/01/2016)

Aug. 26, 2016

Aug. 26, 2016

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ORDER ON MOTIONS TO INTERVENE by Judge James L. Robart. The court DENIES the motions to intervene (Dkt. ## 12, 13 ) and GRANTS the ACLU amicus curiae status (Dkt. # 43 ). (AD) cc: Stephen Wallace (Entered: 08/29/2016)

Aug. 29, 2016

Aug. 29, 2016

Clearinghouse

At the direction of Judge James L. Robart, Stephen P. Wallace's additional filing (Dkt. # 47 ) is stricken from the docket as unrelated to the matters at issue in Microsoft Corporation v. United States Department of Justice, et al., No. C16-0538JLR. (AD) cc: Stephen Wallace

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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Stipulated MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief of Former Law Enforcement Officials in Support of Microsoft's Opposition to Motion to Dismiss by Amicus Former Law Enforcement Officials. (Attachments: # 1 LEO Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 9/2/2016, (Bennard, Kristina) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

1 LEO Amicus Brief

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Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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49

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Brief in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Amicus Law Professors. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A - Proposed Brief, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B - Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit Ex. C - Appendix Difficult to Find Authorities) Noting Date 9/2/2016, (Freeburg, David) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

1 Exhibit Ex. A - Proposed Brief

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3 Exhibit Ex. C - Appendix Difficult to Find Authorities

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Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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50

APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Gabriel K. Gillett FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Law Professors (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4588093 (Freeburg, David) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

PACER
51

APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Johnathan Manes FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Law Professors (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4588139 (Freeburg, David) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

PACER
52

APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Alexander H. Southwell FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Law Professors (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4588157 (Freeburg, David) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

PACER
53

ORDER re 50 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Gabriel Gillett for Amicus Law Professors, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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54

ORDER re 51 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Johnathan Manes for Amicus Law Professors, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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55

ORDER re 52 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Alexander H. Southwell for Amicus Law Professors, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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56

MOTION for Leave to File Brief by Amicus Parties Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, The Seattle Times Company, The Associated Press, Fox News Network, LLC, National Public Radio, Inc., Washington Post, Association of Alternative Newsmedia, American Society of News Editors, Association of American Publishers, Inc., First Amendment Coalition, First Look Media Works, Inc., International Documentary Association, Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University, The McClatchy Company, The Media Institute, National Association of Black Journalists, The National Press Club, National Press Photographers Association, Newspaper Association of America, Reporters Without Borders, Tully Center for Free Speech, Freedom of the Press Foundation, California Newspaper Publishers Association, The Center for Investigative Reporting, Online News Association, Radio Television Digital News Association, The E.W. Scripps Company, Investigative Reporters and Editors, MPA- The Association of Magazine Media, Society of Professional Journalists. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Brief of Amici Curiae, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 9/2/2016, (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

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Sept. 2, 2016

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amici Curiae Brief by Amicus Parties the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, the Center for Democracy and Technology, the National Association of Manufacturers, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Archive360, Inc., AvePoint, BP America Inc., Delta Airlines, Inc., Eli Lilly and Company, Getty Images (US), Inc., Glaxosmithkline LLC, H5, the Information Coalition, Onsupport, Wipfli LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 9/2/2016, (McBride, Ryan) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

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Sept. 2, 2016

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MOTION for Leave to File BRIEF OF AMICI CURIAE IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO GOVERNMENTS MOTION TO DISMISS by Amicus Parties Electronic Frontier Foundation, Access Now, New America's Open Technology Institute, Jennifer Granick. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Brief) Noting Date 9/23/2016, (Balasubramani, Venkat) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

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Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Andrew J. Pincus FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Parties American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Archive360, Inc., AvePoint, BP America Inc., Delta Airlines, Inc., Getty Images (US), Inc., Glaxosmithkline LLC, H5, Onsupport, Wipfli LLC, the Center for Democracy and Technology, the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, the Information Coalition, the National Association of Manufacturers (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4588560 (McBride, Ryan) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Travis Crum FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Parties Alaska Airlines, Inc., Archive360, Inc., AvePoint, BP America Inc., Delta Airlines, Inc., Getty Images (US), Inc., Glaxosmithkline LLC, H5, Onsupport, Wipfli LLC, the Center for Democracy and Technology, the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, the Information Coalition, the National Association of Manufacturers (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4588616 (McBride, Ryan) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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MOTION for Leave To Participate as Amici Curiae by Amicus Parties Amazon.com, Inc., Box, Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., Dropbox, Inc., Evernote Corporation, Google Inc., LinkedIn Corporation, Pinterest, Inc., salesforce.com, inc., Snapchat, Inc., Yahoo! Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Brief, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 9/2/2016, (Katyal, Neal) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

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Sept. 2, 2016

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Neal Kumar Katyal on behalf of Amicus Parties Amazon.com, Inc., Box, Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., Dropbox, Inc., Evernote Corporation, Google Inc., LinkedIn Corporation, Pinterest, Inc., Snapchat, Inc., Yahoo! Inc., salesforce.com, inc.. (Katyal, Neal) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Jacob Sommer FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Amicus Apple Inc., Lithium Technologies, Mozilla and Twilio Inc. (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4588806 (Yanick, Miles) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Marc Zwillinger FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Amicus Apple Inc., Lithium Technologies, Mozilla and Twilio Inc. (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4588824 (Yanick, Miles) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Nury Siekkinen FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Amicus Apple Inc., Lithium Technologies, Mozilla and Twilio Inc. (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4588831 (Yanick, Miles) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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MOTION for Leave to File Brief as Amici Curiae by Amicus Apple Inc., Lithium Technologies, Mozilla and Twilio Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 9/2/2016, (Yanick, Miles) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

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Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by Amicus Apple Inc., Lithium Technologies, Mozilla and Twilio Inc. (Yanick, Miles) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by Amicus Apple Inc., Lithium Technologies, Mozilla and Twilio Inc. (Yanick, Miles) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by Amicus Apple Inc., Lithium Technologies, Mozilla and Twilio Inc. (Yanick, Miles) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by Amicus Apple Inc., Lithium Technologies, Mozilla and Twilio Inc. (Yanick, Miles) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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Stipulated MOTION for Leave to File Brief Amicus Curiae in Support of Microsoft Corporation's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss by Amicus Twitter, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Brief of Amicus Curiae, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 9/2/2016, (Berlin, Hayley) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

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Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Hayley Berlin on behalf of Amicus Twitter, Inc.. (Berlin, Hayley) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Michael A. Sussmann FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Twitter, Inc. (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4588871 (Berlin, Hayley) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Orin S. Kerr FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Twitter, Inc. (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4588874 (Berlin, Hayley) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by Twitter, Inc. (Berlin, Hayley) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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76

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Miles Aaron Yanick on behalf of Amicus Amicus Apple Inc., Lithium Technologies, Mozilla and Twilio Inc.. (Yanick, Miles) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

Sept. 2, 2016

Sept. 2, 2016

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ORDER re 63 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Jacob Sommer for Amicus Apple Inc., Lithium Technologies, Mozilla and Twilio Inc., by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

Sept. 6, 2016

Sept. 6, 2016

PACER
78

ORDER re 64 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Marc Zwillinger for Amicus Apple Inc., Lithium Technologies, Mozilla and Twilio Inc., by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

Sept. 6, 2016

Sept. 6, 2016

PACER
79

ORDER re 65 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Nury Siekkinen for Amicus Apple Inc., Lithium Technologies, Mozilla and Twilio Inc., by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

Sept. 6, 2016

Sept. 6, 2016

PACER
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ORDER re 73 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Michael Sussmann for Twitter, Inc., by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

Sept. 6, 2016

Sept. 6, 2016

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81

ORDER re 74 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Orin S. Kerr for Twitter, Inc., by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

Sept. 6, 2016

Sept. 6, 2016

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Attorney Ryan P McBride added for Amici Curiae Alaska Airlines, Inc., Archive360, Inc., AvePoint, BP America Inc., Delta Airlines, Inc., Eli Lilly and Company, Getty Images (US), Inc., Glaxosmithkline LLC, H5, Onsupport, Wipfli LLC, the Center for Democracy and Technology, the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, the Information Coalition, and the National Association of Manufacturers per 57 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amici Curiae Brief. (AD)

Sept. 6, 2016

Sept. 6, 2016

PACER

Attorney Venkat Balasubramani added for Amici Curiae Access Now, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Jennifer Granick, New America's Open Technology Institute per 58 MOTION for Leave to File BRIEF OF AMICI CURIAE IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO GOVERNMENTS MOTION TO DISMISS. (AD)

Sept. 6, 2016

Sept. 6, 2016

PACER

Amici Curiae Apple, Inc., Lithium Technologies, Mozilla, and Twilio Inc. added as separate parties. Amicus Curiae "Amicus Apple Inc., Lithium Technologies, Mozilla and Twilio Inc." terminated. Counsel incorrectly added parties as a single party, rather than separate parties. (AD)

Sept. 6, 2016

Sept. 6, 2016

PACER
82

APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Aaron W. Scherzer FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Parties American Society of News Editors, Association of Alternative Newsmedia, California Newspaper Publishers Association, First Amendment Coalition, First Look Media Works, Inc., Freedom of the Press Foundation, International Documentary Association, Investigative Reporters and Editors, Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University, MPA- The Association of Magazine Media, National Association of Black Journalists, National Press Photographers Association, National Public Radio, Inc., Newspaper Association of America, Online News Association, Radio Television Digital News Association, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Reporters Without Borders, Society of Professional Journalists, The Center for Investigative Reporting, The E.W. Scripps Company, The McClatchy Company, The Media Institute, The National Press Club, The Seattle Times Company, Tully Center for Free Speech, Washington Post (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4590084 (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

Sept. 6, 2016

Sept. 6, 2016

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83

APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Robert M. Loeb FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Parties American Society of News Editors, Association of Alternative Newsmedia, California Newspaper Publishers Association, First Amendment Coalition, First Look Media Works, Inc., Freedom of the Press Foundation, International Documentary Association, Investigative Reporters and Editors, Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University, MPA- The Association of Magazine Media, National Association of Black Journalists, National Press Photographers Association, National Public Radio, Inc., Newspaper Association of America, Online News Association, Radio Television Digital News Association, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Reporters Without Borders, Society of Professional Journalists, The Center for Investigative Reporting, The E.W. Scripps Company, The McClatchy Company, The Media Institute, The National Press Club, The Seattle Times Company, Tully Center for Free Speech, Washington Post (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4590110 (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

Sept. 6, 2016

Sept. 6, 2016

PACER
84

ORDER re 59 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Andrew J. Pincus for Amicus Parties American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Archive360, Inc., AvePoint, BP America Inc., Delta Airlines, Inc., Getty Images (US), Inc., Glaxosmithkline LLC, H5, Onsupport, Wipfli LLC, the Center for Democracy and Technology, the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, the Information Coalition, the National Association of Manufacturers by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

Sept. 6, 2016

Sept. 6, 2016

PACER
85

ORDER re 60 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Travis Crum Amicus Parties Alaska Airlines, Inc., Archive360, Inc., AvePoint, BP America Inc., Delta Airlines, Inc., Getty Images (US), Inc., Glaxosmithkline LLC, H5, Onsupport, Wipfli LLC, the Center for Democracy and Technology, the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, the Information Coalition, the National Association of Manufacturers by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

Sept. 6, 2016

Sept. 6, 2016

PACER
86

APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Bruce Brown FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Parties American Society of News Editors, Association of Alternative Newsmedia, Association of American Publishers, Inc., California Newspaper Publishers Association, First Amendment Coalition, First Look Media Works, Inc., Fox News Network, LLC, Freedom of the Press Foundation, International Documentary Association, Investigative Reporters and Editors, Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University, MPA- The Association of Magazine Media, National Association of Black Journalists, National Press Photographers Association, National Public Radio, Inc., Newspaper Association of America, Online News Association, Radio Television Digital News Association, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Reporters Without Borders, Society of Professional Journalists, The Associated Press, The Center for Investigative Reporting, The E.W. Scripps Company, The McClatchy Company, The Media Institute, The National Press Club, The Seattle Times Company, Tully Center for Free Speech, Washington Post (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4590167 (McCune, Philip) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

Sept. 6, 2016

Sept. 6, 2016

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87

ORDER re 82 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Aaron W Scherzer Amicus Parties American Society of News Editors, Association of Alternative Newsmedia, California Newspaper Publishers Association, First Amendment Coalition, First Look Media Works, Inc., Freedom of the Press Foundation, International Documentary Association, Investigative Reporters and Editors, Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University, MPA- The Association of Magazine Media, National Association of Black Journalists, National Press Photographers Association, National Public Radio, Inc., Newspaper Association of America, Online News Association, Radio Television Digital News Association, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Reporters Without Borders, Society of Professional Journalists, The Center for Investigative Reporting, The E.W. Scripps Company, The McClatchy Company, The Media Institute, The National Press Club, The Seattle Times Company, Tully Center for Free Speech, Washington Post by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

Sept. 6, 2016

Sept. 6, 2016

PACER
88

ORDER re 83 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Robert M Loeb for Amicus Parties American Society of News Editors, Association of Alternative Newsmedia, California Newspaper Publishers Association, First Amendment Coalition, First Look Media Works, Inc., Freedom of the Press Foundation, International Documentary Association, Investigative Reporters and Editors, Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University, MPA- The Association of Magazine Media, National Association of Black Journalists, National Press Photographers Association, National Public Radio, Inc., Newspaper Association of America, Online News Association, Radio Television Digital News Association, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Reporters Without Borders, Society of Professional Journalists, The Center for Investigative Reporting, The E.W. Scripps Company, The McClatchy Company, The Media Institute, The National Press Club, The Seattle Times Company, Tully Center for Free Speech, Washington Post by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

Sept. 6, 2016

Sept. 6, 2016

PACER
89

ORDER re 86 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Bruce Brown Amicus Parties American Society of News Editors, Association of Alternative Newsmedia, Association of American Publishers, Inc., California Newspaper Publishers Association, First Amendment Coalition, First Look Media Works, Inc., Fox News Network, LLC, Freedom of the Press Foundation, International Documentary Association, Investigative Reporters and Editors, Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University, MPA- The Association of Magazine Media, National Association of Black Journalists, National Press Photographers Association, National Public Radio, Inc., Newspaper Association of America, Online News Association, Radio Television Digital News Association, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Reporters Without Borders, Society of Professional Journalists, The Associated Press, The Center for Investigative Reporting, The E.W. Scripps Company, The McClatchy Company, The Media Institute, The National Press Club, The Seattle Times Company, Tully Center for Free Speech, Washington Post by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

Sept. 6, 2016

Sept. 6, 2016

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90

ORDER GRANTING MOTIONS TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEFING by Judge James L. Robart. The court GRANTS the motions to file the proposed briefs as amici curiae (Dkt. ## 48, 49, 56, 57, 58, 61, 66, 71 ) and GRANTS Movants amici curiae status. The court further DIRECTS the Clerk to accept for filing the amici curiae briefs as of the date of this order (Dkt. ## 48, 49, 56, 57, 58, 61, 66, 71 ). (AD) (Entered: 09/07/2016)

Sept. 6, 2016

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EMERGENCY MOTIONS to vacate 8/29/16 Order 46 ; to bifurcate and for recusal by Interested Party Stephen P. Wallace. Noting Date 9/15/2016, (RS) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/15/2016: # 1 Exhibit) (RS). (Entered: 09/15/2016)

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REPLY, filed by Defendants Loretta Lynch, United States Department of Justice, TO RESPONSE to 38 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Soskin, Eric) (Entered: 09/23/2016)

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Case Details

State / Territory: Washington

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 14, 2016

Closing Date: 2017

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Microsoft, Inc.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

United States, Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Constitutional Clause(s):

Unreasonable search and seizure

Freedom of speech/association

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

General:

Confidentiality

Other

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