Medco Energi U S L L C v. Haaland et al
| Louisiana Western District Court | |
| Judge: | James D Cain, Jr |
| Referred: | Carol B Whitehurst |
| Case #: | 2:23-cv-01755 |
| Nature of Suit | 899 Other Statutes - Administrative Procedure Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision |
| Cause | 30:1276 Interior: Review of Agency Action |
| Case Filed: | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Terminated: | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Last checked: Tuesday Jun 11, 2024 3:22 AM CDT |
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Defendant
Howard Cantor
Office of Natural Resources Revenue 6th Avenue and Kipling Street Bldg. 85
Denver, CO 80225 |
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Defendant
Debra Haaland
Secretary of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240 |
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Plaintiff
Medco Energi U S L L C
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| Docket last updated: 1 hours ago |
| Friday, May 02, 2025 | ||
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appeal
Appeal Record Certified to USCA
Fri 05/02 5:39 PM
ELECTRONICALLY CERTIFIED Record on Appeal to US Court of Appeals re38 Notice of Appeal is now available to Appellate Counsel via the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals website. See Instructions for Access and Use of the Electronic Record Download Feature of CM/ECF by clicking[LINK:here] . (USCA 25-30201 If you do not have access to the Electronic Download Feature of CM/ECF, please submit your request for the certified record on appeal to the District Court. (crt,WalkerSld, B) |
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USCA Case Number
Wed 04/09 2:33 PM
USCA Case Number 25-30201 for38 Notice of Appeal filed by Medco Energi U S L L C. (crt,WalkerSld, B) |
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~Util - Set/Reset Appeal Deadlines
Wed 04/09 2:35 PM
Set Deadline for Clerk re38 Notice of Appeal: Certify Appeal Record 25-30201 by Clerk to COA 4/24/2025. (crt,WalkerSld, B) |
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appeal
Notice of Appeal
Fri 03/28 2:23 PM
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to37 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, by Medco Energi U S L L C. (Filing fee $605, receipt number ALAWDC-6229849) (aty,Goldman, Jefferson) |
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| Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Summary Judgment Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Wed 02/26 1:47 PM
JUDGMENT in accordance with the36 Memorandum Ruling, the court hereby ORDERS, ADJUDGES, and DECREES that Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Judgment [doc. 25] and Motion to Admit [doc. 32] be DENIED and that the governments Motion for Summary Judgment [doc. 27] be GRANTED. Accordingly, judgment is entered for defendants and plaintiffs claims are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge James D Cain, Jr on 2/26/2025. (crt,Stewart, T) |
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Memorandum Ruling
Wed 02/26 1:43 PM
MEMORANDUM RULING re25 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Medco Energi U S L L C;27 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Howard Cantor, Debra Haaland,32 MOTION to Admit Exhibit 5 re25 Motion for Summary Judgment into Evidence filed by Medco Energi U S L L C. Signed by Judge James D Cain, Jr on 2/26/2025. (crt,Stewart, T) |
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| Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | ||
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respm
Reply to Response to Motion
Tue 02/18 11:06 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re32 MOTION to Admit Exhibit 5 re25 Motion for Summary Judgment into Evidence filed by Medco Energi U S L L C. (aty,Goldman, Jefferson) |
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| Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | ||
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Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
Tue 02/11 3:37 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re32 MOTION to Admit Exhibit 5 re25 Motion for Summary Judgment into Evidence filed by Debra Haaland, Howard Cantor. (aty,Luecke, Daniel) |
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| Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Motion Setting
Wed 01/22 10:52 AM
NOTICE of Motion Setting without oral argument regarding:32 MOTION to Admit Exhibit 5 re25 Motion for Summary Judgment into Evidence. Motions referred to Judge James D Cain, Jr. Motion day set for 2/26/2025 before Judge James D Cain Jr. (crt,Whitener, M) |
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Motions Transferred
Wed 01/22 9:23 AM
Motions Transferred regarding32 MOTION to Admit Exhibit 5 re25 Motion for Summary Judgment into Evidence. Motions referred to Judge James D Cain, Jr. (crt,Whitener, M) |
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| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Tue 01/21 8:26 PM
MOTION Admit Rec. 25-5 Into Evidence by Medco Energi U S L L C. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 1/21/2025.(aty,Goldman, Jefferson) |
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Att: 1
Memorandum / Brief Memorandum in Support,
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Att: 2
Exhibit Exhibit 1,
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Proposed order
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Reply to Response to Motion
Fri 01/10 12:39 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re27 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Debra Haaland, Howard Cantor. (aty,Luecke, Daniel) |
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order
Memorandum Order
Fri 01/03 1:19 PM
MEMORANDUM ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that plaintiff file its motion relating to its request for judicial notice on or before January 21, 2025. Response and reply deadlines will then be set via Notice of Motion setting and the court will rule on plaintiffs request before considering the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that plaintiff address within this motion its failure to raise these issues with the scope or content of the administrative record within the deadlines set under the parties' agreed Scheduling Order. Doc. 16. Plaintiff should also address whether additional briefing is required in the event the court decides not to consider the extra-record evidence. Signed by Judge James D Cain, Jr on 1/3/2025. (crt,Thomas, T) |
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| Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | ||
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Reply to Response to Motion
Tue 12/10 8:48 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re27 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Medco Energi U S L L C. (aty,Goldman, Jefferson) |
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| Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Wed 11/13 9:46 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER re27 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Howard Cantor, Debra Haaland: Briefing deadlines are as set forth in the24 Order Granting Motion for Extension. Signed by Judge James D Cain, Jr on 11/13/2024. (crt,Higgins, M) |
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| Friday, November 08, 2024 | ||
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motion
Summary Judgment
Fri 11/08 1:04 PM
Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by Debra Haaland, Howard Cantor.(aty,Luecke, Daniel) |
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Att: 1
Memorandum / Brief
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| Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Wed 09/18 9:14 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER re25 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Medco Energi U S L L C: Briefing deadlines are as set forth in the24 Order Granting Motion for Extension. Signed by Judge James D Cain, Jr on 9/18/2024. (crt,Higgins, M) |
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| Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | ||
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motion
Summary Judgment
Tue 09/17 11:31 PM
MOTION for Summary Judgment by Medco Energi U S L L C.(aty,Goldman, Jefferson) |
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Exhibit 1,
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Att: 2
Exhibit 2,
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Att: 3
Exhibit 3,
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Exhibit 4,
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Exhibit 5
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| Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | ||
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Order on Motion for Extension (Other)
Tue 08/27 2:32 PM
ORDER granting23 Motion for Extension. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 8/27/2024. (crt,Crick, S) |
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| Monday, August 26, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extension (Other)
Mon 08/26 2:33 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Briefs with consent by Medco Energi U S L L C, Debra Haaland, Howard Cantor. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/26/2024.(aty,O'Connor, Scott) Modified to correct event type and add filers on 8/26/2024 (Thomas, T) |
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Att: 1
Proposed order
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| Friday, July 19, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice (Other)
Fri 07/19 4:51 PM
NOTICE of of Lodging of Administrative Record by Howard Cantor, Debra Haaland(aty,Luecke, Daniel) |
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Att: 1
Affidavit
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order
Order on Motion for Extension (Other)
Mon 07/01 4:56 PM
ORDER granting20 Motion for Extension of Time to Lodge the Administrative Record. Federal Defendants shall have until July 19, 2024, to lodge the administrative record with the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 7/1/2024. (crt,Thomas, T) |
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| Friday, June 28, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extension (Other)
Fri 06/28 12:14 PM
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Lodge Administrative Record with consent by Howard Cantor, Debra Haaland. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/28/2024.(aty,Luecke, Daniel) |
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Att: 1
Text of proposed order
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| Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney
Tue 04/30 1:26 PM
ORDER granting17 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Added attorney Scott A O'Connor, Anthony C Marino, Martin E Landrieu, Jefferson Briscoe Goldman for Medco Energi U S L L C. Attorney Carey Lyon Menasco; Valkyrie Eliana Buffa and Jana L Grauberger terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 4/30/2024. (crt,Thomas, T) |
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| Monday, April 29, 2024 | ||
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misc
Proposed Order/Judgment
Mon 04/29 10:56 AM
PROPOSED ORDER/JUDGMENT re17 Motion to Substitute Attorney by Medco Energi U S L L C. (aty,Grauberger, Jana) Modified docket text on 4/29/2024 (Miletello, A) |
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motion
Substitute Attorney
Mon 04/29 9:36 AM
Joint MOTION to Substitute Attorney Scott O'Connor, Anthony Marino, Martin Landrieu, Jeff Goldman in place of Jana Grauberger, Valkyrie Buffa, Carey Menaso by Medco Energi U S L L C. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 4/29/2024.(aty,Grauberger, Jana) Modified motion event & docket text on 4/29/2024 (Miletello, A) |
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Att: 1
Resubmitted at Doc
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Proposed order
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Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Wed 04/17 2:06 PM
ORDER granting15 Motion for Approval of the Joint Proposed Scheduling Plan. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 4/17/2024. (crt,Thomas, T) |
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Thu 04/11 3:36 PM
Joint MOTION for Approval of the Joint Proposed Scheduling Plan (Motion Ripe Deadline set for 4/11/2024.) by Medco Energi U S L L C, Debra Haaland and Howard Cantor. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst.(aty,Grauberger, Jana) Modified to remove erroneously chosen motion events, add filers and to edit docket text on 4/11/2024 (Thomas, T) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order for Approval of Joint Proposed Scheduling Plan
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Motions Transferred
Thu 04/11 3:50 PM
Motions Transferred regarding15 Joint MOTION for Approval of the Joint Proposed Scheduling Plan. Motions referred to Judge James D Cain, Jr. (crt,Thomas, T) |
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Motions Transferred
Thu 04/11 4:35 PM
Motions Transferred regarding15 Joint MOTION for Approval of the Joint Proposed Scheduling Plan. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (crt,Thomas, T) |
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minutes
Status Conference
Thu 04/04 9:24 AM
MINUTES AND ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst: Telephone Status Conference held on 4/3/2024. IT IS ORDERED that the parties submit a joint proposed scheduling order within 10 days. (crt,Jordan, P) |
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order
Order Setting Status Conference
Wed 03/13 2:47 PM
ELECTRONIC ORDER:A telephone status conference is set for 4/3/2024 at 10:00 AM by phone before Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. During the teleconference, the parties shall be prepared to discuss the status of the case and any issues requiring the Court's consideration. The parties will join the teleconference by dialing 877-336-1839 and entering access code 2869540. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 3/13/2024. (crt,Glasser, A) |
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answer
Answer to Complaint
Mon 03/04 3:40 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint,,, by Howard Cantor, Debra Haaland.(aty,Luecke, Daniel) |
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Wed 02/14 11:42 AM
ORDER granting10 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re10 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer with consent,1 Complaint. Howard Cantor answer due 3/4/2024; Debra Haaland answer due 3/4/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 2/14/2024. (crt,Bunting, M) |
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motion
Extension of Time to File Answer
Tue 02/13 1:29 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer with consent by Howard Cantor, Debra Haaland . Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 2/13/2024.(aty,Luecke, Daniel) |
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Att: 1
Proposed order
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Tue 02/13 10:36 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Luecke on behalf of Howard Cantor, Debra Haaland (Attorney Daniel Luecke added to party Howard Cantor(pty:dft), Attorney Daniel Luecke added to party Debra Haaland(pty:dft)) (aty,Luecke, Daniel) |
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service
Affidavit of Service
Wed 02/07 12:15 PM
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on U.S. AttorneyWestern Dist of La on 12/26/2023, filed by Medco Energi U S L L C. (aty,Grauberger, Jana) |
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Affidavit of Service
Wed 02/07 12:13 PM
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on U.S. Attorney General on 12/26/2023, filed by Medco Energi U S L L C. (aty,Grauberger, Jana) |
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Affidavit of Service
Wed 02/07 12:10 PM
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Debra Haaland on 12/22/2023, filed by Medco Energi U S L L C. (aty,Grauberger, Jana) |
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Affidavit of Service
Wed 02/07 12:07 PM
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complain served on Howard Cantor on 12/21/2023, filed by Medco Energi U S L L C. (aty,Grauberger, Jana) |
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misc
Corporate Disclosure Statement
Thu 12/21 10:56 AM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT identifying Corporate Parents Medco Energi USA Inc, Sanare Energy Partners L L C, Stockbridge Natural Resources L L C, Apure Capital Partners L L C, Oakridge Energy Partners L L C by Medco Energi U S L L C. (aty,Grauberger, Jana) Modified to add corporate parents on 12/21/2023 (Thomas, T) |
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Notice of Corporate Disclosure Statement Requirement (Form Included)
Wed 12/13 2:44 PM
NOTICE of Corporate Disclosure Statement Requirement re:1 Complaint, sent to Jana L Grauberger on behalf of Medco Energi U S L L C. Corporate Disclosure Statement due by 12/27/2023. (crt,Thomas, T) |
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Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
Wed 12/13 2:36 PM
SUMMONS ISSUED as to U S Attorney, U S Attorney General, Debra Haaland, Howard Cantor. (crt,Thomas, T) |
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Complaint
Wed 12/13 2:01 PM
COMPLAINT 23-1755 against Debra Haaland, Howard Cantor (Filing fee $405, receipt number ALAWDC-5792715) filed by Medco Energi U S L L C.(Attorney Jana L Grauberger added to party Medco Energi U S L L C(pty:pla))(aty,Grauberger, Jana) Modified text on 12/13/2023 (Thomas, T) |
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Att: 1
Civil cover sheet Civil Cover Sheet,
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Exhibit DOI Decision,
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Exhibit Notice of Violation,
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Exhibit 2017 Demand,
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Exhibit 2018 Demand,
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Exhibit Director Decision,
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Exhibit IBLA Initial Decison,
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Exhibit M-37071,
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Exhibit 209 DM 3,
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Exhibit IBLA Reconsideration Grant,
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Proposed summons/writ Debra Haaland,
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Proposed summons/writ Howard Cantor,
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Proposed summons/writ Merrick D. Garland,
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Proposed summons/writ Brandon Brown
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Case Assigned/Reassigned
Wed 12/13 2:34 PM
CASE Assigned to Judge James D Cain, Jr and Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (crt,Thomas, T) |
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