New York Western District Court
Judge:Charles J Siragusa
Referred: Marian W Payson
Case #: 6:20-cv-06595
Nature of Suit899 Other Statutes - Administrative Procedure Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause28:1331 Fed. Question
Case Filed:Aug 13, 2020
Terminated:Nov 01, 2022
Last checked: Tuesday Feb 09, 2021 4:28 AM EST
Defendant
Food Safety and Inspection Service
1400 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20250
Represented By
Michael S. Cerrone
U.S. Attorney'S Office
contact info
Charles E.T. Roberts
U.S. Department Of Justice - Civil Division
contact info
Defendant
Paul Kiecker
Represented By
Michael S. Cerrone
U.S. Attorney'S Office
contact info
Charles E.T. Roberts
U.S. Department Of Justice - Civil Division
contact info
Defendant
Sonny Perdue
in his official capacity as Secretary of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250
Represented By
Michael S. Cerrone
U.S. Attorney'S Office
contact info
Charles E.T. Roberts
U.S. Department Of Justice - Civil Division
contact info
Defendant
United States Department of Agriculture
Represented By
Michael S. Cerrone
U.S. Attorney'S Office
contact info
Charles E.T. Roberts
U.S. Department Of Justice - Civil Division
contact info
Plaintiff
Animal Welfare Institute
900 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003
Represented By
Katherine A. Meyer
Harvard Animal Law & Policy Clinic
contact info
William N. Lawton
Eubanks & Associates, LLC
contact info
Plaintiff
Farm Sanctuary
3100 Aikens Road
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Represented By
Katherine A. Meyer
Harvard Animal Law & Policy Clinic
contact info
William N. Lawton
Eubanks & Associates, LLC
contact info


Docket last updated: 04/23/2024 11:59 PM EDT
Friday, November 25, 2022
49 49 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 11/25 2:23 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Liam Christopher Holland on behalf of All Defendants (Holland, Liam)
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Tuesday, November 01, 2022
48 48 order Judgment Tue 11/01 11:57 AM
JUDGMENT in favor of Food Safety and Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Paul Kiecker, Tom Vilsack against Animal Welfare Institute, Farm Sanctuary. Signed by Clerk on 11/1/22. (JHF)
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Monday, October 31, 2022
47 47 22 pgs order Order on Motion for Summary Judgment Mon 10/31 2:11 PM
DECISION AND ORDER denying34 Motion for Summary Judgment; granting39 Motion for Summary Judgment. Clerk is directed to close this case. Signed by Hon. Charles J. Siragusa on 10/31/22. (KAP)
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Thursday, September 29, 2022
minutes Motion Hearing Thu 09/29 2:08 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Charles J. Siragusa: Motion Hearing held on 9/29/2022 re34 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Farm Sanctuary, Animal Welfare Institute,39 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Food Safety and Inspection Service, Paul Kiecker, Tom Vilsack, United States Department of Agriculture. After providing inquiry to both parties, the Court will issue a written decision on the motions. Appearances: Rebecca L. Garverman, Esq. and Katherine A. Meyer, Esq. for Plaintiffs; Alexandra Rachel Saslaw, Esq. for Defendants. (Court Reporter Ashley Falcone - Forbes Court Reporting.) (JB)
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Friday, September 16, 2022
45 45 respm Reply to Response to Motion Fri 09/16 12:48 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re39 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Food Safety and Inspection Service, Paul Kiecker, United States Department of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack. (Saslaw, Alexandra)
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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
44 44 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Wed 09/14 3:25 PM
ORDER granting43 Motion for Rebecca L. Garverman to appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Hon. Marian W. Payson on 9/14/22. (CAM)
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
43 43 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 09/13 3:00 PM
MOTION to appear pro hac vice Rebecca L. Garverman ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-4673430.) by Animal Welfare Institute, Farm Sanctuary.(Connolly, Kim)
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Att: 1 Supplement Sponorsing Affidavit for Rebecca L. Garverman by Kim Diana Connolly,
Att: 2 Supplement Garverman, Rebecca - Attorneys_Oath,
Att: 3 Supplement Garverman, Rebecca - Combined Registration Form 2020,
Att: 4 Supplement Garverman, Rebecca - Petition for Attorney Admission,
Att: 5 Supplement Garverman, Rebecca - WDNY Civility Principles Oath
Thursday, September 08, 2022
42 42 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 09/08 6:17 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Kim Diana Connolly on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Connolly, Kim)
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Friday, August 26, 2022
41 41 23 pgs respm Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Fri 08/26 9:35 AM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re34 MOTION for Summary Judgment ,39 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Animal Welfare Institute.(Meyer, Katherine)
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Att: 1 Exhibit,
Att: 2 Statement of Undisputed Facts
Thursday, July 28, 2022
40 40 2 pgs order Order ~Util - Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Thu 07/28 1:42 PM
LETTER ORDER granting parties' joint request for extension of time on scheduling order for34 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Farm Sanctuary, Animal Welfare Institute,39 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Food Safety and Inspection Service, Paul Kiecker, Tom Vilsack, United States Department of Agriculture. Plaintiffs' opposition to Defendants' cross motion is due 8/26/22. Plaintiffs' reply in further support of their motion is due 8/26/22 Defendants' reply brief in further support of their cross motion is due 9/16/22. Signed by Hon. Charles J. Siragusa on 7/28/22. (KAP)
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utility Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Thu 07/28 1:43 PM
Set/Reset Deadlines as to34 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Replies due by 8/26/2022. (KAP)
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utility Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Thu 07/28 1:43 PM
Set/Reset Deadlines as to39 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment . Responses due by 8/26/2022. Replies due by 9/16/2022. (KAP)
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Thursday, July 14, 2022
39 39 motion Summary Judgment Thu 07/14 4:47 PM
Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by Food Safety and Inspection Service, Paul Kiecker, United States Department of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack.(Saslaw, Alexandra)
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support of Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment and in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment,
Att: 2 Statement of Material Facts and Response to Plaintiffs' Statement of Material Facts,
Att: 3 Proposed Order
Friday, June 24, 2022
38 38 2 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Deadlines Fri 06/24 5:12 PM
LETTER ORDER granting request for an extension (Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment & Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment due by 7/14/2022. Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment & Reply in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment due by 8/11/2022. Defendants' Reply in Support of Defendants' Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment due by 9/1/2022.) Signed by Hon. Marian W. Payson on 6/24/2022. (KAH)
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Thursday, May 19, 2022
37 37 notice Notice of Withdrawal of Attorney Thu 05/19 9:39 AM
NOTICE of Withdrawal of Attorney: William N. Lawton no longer appearing for Plaintiffs Animal Welfare Institute, Farm Sanctuary. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Lawton, William)
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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
order Order Wed 05/18 11:04 AM
TEXT SCHEDULING ORDER RE PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT [ECF No. 34]. On May 17, 2022, Plaintiffs' Animal Welfare Institute and Farm Sanctuary filed a motion seeking summary judgment on their complaint against the United States Department of Agriculture et al. ECF No. 34. The parties have consented to a briefing schedule on Plaintiffs' motion, and Defendants' possible cross-motion. ECF No. 33. Consistent with that schedule, all oral argument on this matter will be heard by Hon. Charles J. Siragusa on September 29, 2022 at 1 PM. Oral argument shall be in person, at the federal courthouse located at 100 State Street, Rochester, New York, 14614. In the meantime, pursuant to Rule 25(d) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Clerk of Court is directed to substitute Tom Vilsack, the incumbent United States Secretary of Agriculture, for former Secretary Sonny Perdue, as a Defendant in this case. SO ORDERED.. Signed by Hon. Charles J. Siragusa on 5/18/22. (KAP)
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utility Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Wed 05/18 11:06 AM
Set/Reset Deadlines as to34 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Motion Hearing set for 9/29/2022 01:00 PM before Hon. Charles J. Siragusa. (KAP)
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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
35 35 2 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Deadlines Tue 05/17 3:30 PM
LETTER ORDER granting request for a one-day extension to file summary judgment motions. (Summary Judgment Motions due by 5/17/2022.) Signed by Hon. Marian W. Payson on 5/17/2022. (KAH)
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34 34 motion Summary Judgment Tue 05/17 12:36 PM
MOTION for Summary Judgment by Animal Welfare Institute, Farm Sanctuary.(Lawton, William)
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Statement of Undisputed Facts,
Att: 3 Exhibit,
Att: 4 Declaration,
Att: 5 Declaration,
Att: 6 Declaration,
Att: 7 Declaration,
Att: 8 Certificate of Service,
Att: 9 Text of Proposed Order
Thursday, May 05, 2022
33 33 2 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Deadlines Thu 05/05 12:24 PM
LETTER ORDER granting request for an extension (Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment due by 5/16/2022. Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment & Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment due by 6/30/2022. Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment & Reply in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment due by 7/28/2022. Defendants' Reply in Support of Defendants' Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment due by 8/18/2022.) Signed by Hon. Marian W. Payson on 5/5/2022. (KAH)
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Thursday, April 28, 2022
32 32 notice Notice (Other) Thu 04/28 2:18 PM
NOTICE by Food Safety and Inspection Service, Paul Kiecker, Sonny Perdue, United States Department of Agriculture of Filing of Supplemental Administrative Record(Saslaw, Alexandra)
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Att: 1 Index to Supplemental Administrative Record,
Att: 2 AR010709-AR010816,
Att: 3 AR010817-AR010904,
Att: 4 AR010905-AR010997,
Att: 5 AR010998-AR010021,
Att: 6 AR010022-AR011731,
Att: 7 AR011732-AR013132,
Att: 8 AR013133-AR017194,
Att: 9 AR017195-AR017262
Friday, April 01, 2022
31 31 4 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Scheduling Order Deadlines Fri 04/01 12:58 PM
LETTER ORDER granting request to amend the scheduling deadlines. (Plaintiffs' motion challenging the adequacy of the administrative record, if disputes cannot be resolved, due by 4/14/2022. In the event plaintiffs file a motion challenging the adequacy of the administrative record, plaintiffs would then file their summary judgment motion within 30 days after the Court rules on any such motion. Defendants' responses and cross-motion for summary judgment due within 45 days after plaintiffs file their motion. Plaintiffs' response to defendants' cross-motion for summary judgment and reply to plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment due within 30 days after defendants file their opposition and cross-motion. Defendants' reply in support of their cross-motion for summary judgment due within 21 days after plaintiffs file their reply brief. If it is unnecessary for plaintiffs to file a motion challenging the adequacy of the administrative record, the briefing schedule will be as follows: Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment due by 5/9/2022. Defendants' opposition and any cross-motion for summary judgment due by 6/23/2022. Plaintiffs' response to defendants' cross-motion for summary judgment and reply in support of plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment due by 7/21/2022. Defendants' reply in support of their cross-motion for summary judgment due by 8/11/2022.) Signed by Hon. Marian W. Payson on 4/1/2022. (KAH)
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Thursday, March 03, 2022
30 30 notice Notice (Other) Thu 03/03 10:49 AM
NOTICE by Food Safety and Inspection Service, Paul Kiecker, Sonny Perdue, United States Department of Agriculture of Filing of Administrative Record(Saslaw, Alexandra)
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Att: 1 Index to Administrative Record,
Att: 2 AR000001-AR000171,
Att: 3 AR000172-AR010626,
Att: 4 AR010627-AR010708
Thursday, February 03, 2022
29 29 order Scheduling Order Fri 02/04 12:00 PM
AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER (Please Note: This docket text may not contain the entire contents of the attached Order. It is your responsibility to read the attached Order and download it for future reference. Direct any questions to the Chambers of the Judge who entered this Order.) Defendants will electronically provide the administrative record to plaintiffs and the Court by 3/3/2022. Plaintiff's motion challenging the adequacy of the administrative record, if disputes cannot be resolved, due by 3/31/2022. Plaintiffs' summary judgment motion due by 4/18/2022. Defendants' Responses and cross-motion for summary judgment due by 6/2/2022. Plaintiffs' response to defendants' cross-motion for summary judgment and reply to plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment due by 6/30/2022. Defendants' reply in support of their cross-motion for summary judgment due 7/21/2022. Signed by Hon. Marian W. Payson on 2/3/2022. (KAH)
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Tuesday, February 01, 2022
28 28 order Scheduling Order Wed 02/02 9:37 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER (Please Note: This docket text may not contain the entire contents of the attached Order. It is your responsibility to read the attached Order and download it for future reference. Direct any questions to the Chambers of the Judge who entered this Order.) Defendants will electronically provide the administrative record to plaintiffs and the Court by 3/3/2022. Plaintiff's motion challenging the adequacy of the administrative record, if disputes cannot be resolved, due by 3/31/2022. Plaintiffs' summary judgment motion due by 4/18/2022. Defendants' Responses and cross-motion for summary judgment due by 6/2/2022. Plaintiffs' response to defendants' cross-motion for summary judgment and reply to plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment due by 6/30/2022. Signed by Hon. Marian W. Payson on 2/1/2022. (KAH)
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minutes Telephone Conference Tue 02/01 4:00 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Marian W. Payson: Telephone Scheduling Conference held on 2/1/2022. Appearances: Katherine A. Meyer, Esq. and Alexandra R. Saslaw, Esq. (CAM)
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
26 26 discov Discovery Plan Wed 01/26 1:14 PM
DISCOVERY PLAN by Food Safety and Inspection Service, Paul Kiecker, Sonny Perdue, United States Department of Agriculture.(Saslaw, Alexandra)
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25 25 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 01/26 11:20 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Alexandra Rachel Saslaw on behalf of All Defendants (Saslaw, Alexandra)
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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
24 24 4 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Hearings Tue 12/21 2:11 PM
ORDER ( Telephone Scheduling Conference set for 2/1/2022 at 11:40 AM before Hon. Marian W. Payson. Counsel will be provided dial-in instructions by email prior to the conference. ) Signed by Hon. Marian W. Payson on 12/21/2021. (KAH)
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Monday, December 20, 2021
order Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge Mon 12/20 10:23 AM
TEXT ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Hon. Marian W. Payson. The Magistrate Judge is hereby designated to act in this case as follows: Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(b)(1)(A) and (B), all pre-trial matters in this case are referred to the above-named United States Magistrate Judge, including but not limited to: (1) conduct of a scheduling conference and entry of a scheduling order pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16, (2) hearing and disposition of all non-dispositive motions or applications, (3) supervision of discovery, and (4) supervision of all procedural matters involving the aforementioned or involving the preparation of the case or any matter therein for consideration by the District Judge. All non-dispositive motions or applications shall be filed with the Clerk and made returnable before the Magistrate Judge. The parties are encouraged to consider the provisions of 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) governing consent to either partial or complete disposition of the case, including trial if necessary, by the Magistrate Judge. Consent forms are available from the office of the Magistrate Judge or the office of the Clerk of Court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Charles J. Siragusa on 12/20/2021. (KJA)
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Sunday, December 19, 2021
adr ADR Plan Sun 12/19 12:38 PM
ADR Plan electronically forwarded to attorneys. The ADR Plan is available for download at[LINK:http://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/alternative-dispute-resolution] .(TF)
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Friday, December 17, 2021
22 22 answer Answer to Complaint Fri 12/17 11:48 AM
ANSWER to1 Complaint, by Food Safety and Inspection Service, Paul Kiecker, Sonny Perdue, United States Department of Agriculture.(Roberts, Charles)
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
21 21 misc Stipulation of Dismissal Thu 12/16 3:05 PM
STIPULATION of Dismissal by Food Safety and Inspection Service, Paul Kiecker, Sonny Perdue, United States Department of Agriculture.(Cerrone, Michael)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Proposed Order
utility E-Filing Notification Thu 12/16 4:16 PM
E-Filing Notification: The wrong pdf is attached to this entry. Please refile with the correct pdf.21 STIPULATION of Dismissal by Food Safety and Inspection Service, Paul Kiecker, Sonny Perdue, United States Department of Agriculture.(Cerrone, Michael) (LMD)
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Thursday, October 28, 2021
20 20 misc Stipulation Thu 10/28 9:24 AM
STIPULATION for Answer Schedule by Food Safety and Inspection Service, Paul Kiecker, Sonny Perdue, United States Department of Agriculture. (Roberts, Charles)
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
19 19 16 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Wed 10/13 10:07 AM
DECISION AND ORDER denying10 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. ORDERED that Defendants' motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction [ECF No. 10] is denied, and it is furtherORDERED that Defendants shall file an answer to Plaintiffs' complaint within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. Signed by Hon. Charles J. Siragusa on 10/13/21. (KAP)
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Thursday, September 02, 2021
utility E-Filing Notification Thu 09/02 8:36 AM
E-Filing Notification: Clerk revised docket text of17 to "NOTICE of New Authority" and18 to "RESPONSE" to clarify the filing events. (JHF)
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Wednesday, September 01, 2021
18 18 notice Notice (Other) Wed 09/01 3:46 PM
NOTICE by Animal Welfare Institute, Farm Sanctuary re17 Notice (Other) In Response to Defendants' Notice of New Authority (Meyer, Katherine)
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Monday, August 30, 2021
17 17 notice Notice (Other) Mon 08/30 8:43 AM
NOTICE by Food Safety and Inspection Service, Paul Kiecker, Sonny Perdue, United States Department of Agriculture of New Authority(Roberts, Charles)
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Att: 1 Exhibit
Thursday, July 08, 2021
16 16 respm Reply/Response Thu 07/08 10:59 AM
REPLY/RESPONSE to re15 Notice (Other) of New Authority filed by Food Safety and Inspection Service, Paul Kiecker, Sonny Perdue, United States Department of Agriculture. (Roberts, Charles)
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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
15 15 notice Notice (Other) Tue 06/29 5:18 PM
NOTICE by Animal Welfare Institute, Farm Sanctuary re13 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion New Authority(Meyer, Katherine)
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Att: 1 Exhibit
Friday, February 05, 2021
14 14 respm Reply to Response to Motion Fri 02/05 6:24 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re10 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Food Safety and Inspection Service, Paul Kiecker, Sonny Perdue, United States Department of Agriculture. (Roberts, Charles)
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Friday, January 22, 2021
13 13 30+ pgs respm Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Fri 01/22 12:01 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re10 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Animal Welfare Institute, Farm Sanctuary. (Meyer, Katherine)
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Wednesday, December 02, 2020
12 12 2 pgs order Order Wed 12/02 9:31 AM
STIPULATION AND ORDER FOR BRIEFING SCHEDULE re10 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Food Safety and Inspection Service, Paul Kiecker, Sonny Perdue, United States Department of Agriculture. Signed by Hon. Charles J. Siragusa on 12/2/20. (KAP)
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utility Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Wed 12/02 9:32 AM
Set/Reset Deadlines as to10 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . Responses due by 1/22/2021. Replies due by 2/5/2021. (KAP)
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Tuesday, December 01, 2020
11 11 misc Stipulation Tue 12/01 5:59 PM
STIPULATION re10 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Animal Welfare Institute, Farm Sanctuary. (Meyer, Katherine)
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Monday, November 23, 2020
10 10 motion Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Mon 11/23 4:34 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Food Safety and Inspection Service, Paul Kiecker, Sonny Perdue, United States Department of Agriculture.(Roberts, Charles)
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Declaration of Charles Roberts,
Att: 3 Exhibit 1,
Att: 4 Exhibit 2,
Att: 5 Exhibit 3
9 9 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 11/23 4:32 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Charles E.T. Roberts on behalf of All Defendants (Roberts, Charles)
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Friday, October 23, 2020
8 8 order Stipulation and Order ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys ~Util - Update Answer Due Date Fri 10/23 1:03 PM
STIPULATION AND ORDER, Attorney Michael S. Cerrone for Food Safety and Inspection Service,Michael S. Cerrone for Paul Kiecker,Michael S. Cerrone for Sonny Perdue,Michael S. Cerrone for United States Department of Agriculture added., Answer due date updated as to Paul Kiecker answer due 11/23/2020; United States Department of Agriculture answer due 11/23/2020; Sonny Perdue answer due 11/23/2020; Food Safety and Inspection Service answer due 11/23/2020. Signed by Hon. Charles J. Siragusa on 10/23/20. (KAP)
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8 8 order Stipulation and Order ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys ~Util - Update Answer Due Date Fri 10/23 1:03 PM
STIPULATION AND ORDER, Attorney Michael S. Cerrone for Food Safety and Inspection Service,Michael S. Cerrone for Paul Kiecker,Michael S. Cerrone for Sonny Perdue,Michael S. Cerrone for United States Department of Agriculture added., Answer due date updated as to Paul Kiecker answer due 11/23/2020; United States Department of Agriculture answer due 11/23/2020; Sonny Perdue answer due 11/23/2020; Food Safety and Inspection Service answer due 11/23/2020. Signed by Hon. Charles J. Siragusa on 10/23/20. (KAP)
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Thursday, October 22, 2020
7 7 service Affidavit of Service Thu 10/22 6:08 PM
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint and Summons served on Defendants on 8/21/2020, filed by Animal Welfare Institute.(Meyer, Katherine)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Proof of Service
6 6 service Affidavit of Service Thu 10/22 6:06 PM
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint and Summons served on U.S. Attorney Kennedy on 8/24/2020, filed by Animal Welfare Institute.(Meyer, Katherine)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Proof of Service
5 5 service Affidavit of Service Thu 10/22 6:04 PM
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint and Summons served on Attorney General William Barr on 8/24/2020, filed by Animal Welfare Institute.(Meyer, Katherine)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Proof of Service
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
4 4 order Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Wed 10/14 11:30 AM
TEXT ORDER re2 MOTION to appear pro hac vice Katherine A. Meyer filed by Animal Welfare Institute, Farm Sanctuary. The appropriate papers having been filed and the required fees paid, it is hereby ordered that the application is granted and Katherine A. Meyer is admitted pro hac vice to represent Plaintiffs Animal Welfare Institute and Farm Sanctuary. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Charles J. Siragusa on 10/14/20. (KAP)
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Friday, August 14, 2020
3 3 service Summons Issued as to USA Fri 08/14 3:07 PM
Summons Issued as to Food Safety and Inspection Service, Paul Kiecker, Sonny Perdue, United States Department of Agriculture, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General.(JD)
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Att: 1 Complaint
utility Remark Fri 08/14 2:14 PM
Verified admission to the Maryland State Bar for Attorney Katherine A. Meyer. (MD)
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utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Fri 08/14 3:00 PM
Case Assigned to Hon. Charles J. Siragusa. Notification to Chambers of on-line civil case opening. (JD)
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adr Automatic Referral to Mediation Fri 08/14 3:01 PM
AUTOMATIC REFERRAL to Mediation The ADR Plan is available for download at[LINK:http://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/alternative-dispute-resolution] .(JD)
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notice Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge Fri 08/14 3:01 PM
Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge: A United States Magistrate of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form (AO-85) is available for download at[LINK:http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/forms] . (JD)
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Thursday, August 13, 2020
2 2 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Thu 08/13 9:50 AM
MOTION to appear pro hac vice for Katherine A. Meyer ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number 0209-3936623.) by Animal Welfare Institute, Farm Sanctuary.(Lawton, William)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Civility Oath,
Att: 3 Attorney Database and ECF Registration Form,
Att: 4 Attorney's Oath,
Att: 5 Petition for Admission Pro Hac Vice,
Att: 6 Affidavit Sponsor's Affidavit
1 1 cmp Complaint Thu 08/13 9:40 AM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants $ 400 receipt number 0209-3936607, filed by Animal Welfare Institute, Farm Sanctuary.(Lawton, William)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Summons,
Att: 3 Summons,
Att: 4 Summons,
Att: 5 Summons,
Att: 6 Summons,
Att: 7 Summons