Lukezic v. FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC. et al
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Judge: | Dabney L Friedrich |
Case #: | 1:25-cv-00623 |
Nature of Suit | 440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights |
Cause | 15:78m(a) Securities Exchange Act |
Case Filed: | Mar 03, 2025 |
Last checked: Thursday Apr 17, 2025 5:48 AM EDT |
Defendant
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC.
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Defendant
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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Defendant
DAVID SALTIEL
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Plaintiff
JAMES J. LUKEZIC
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Docket last updated: 2 hours ago |
Monday, May 19, 2025 | ||
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Mon 05/19 4:01 PM
MINUTE ORDER granting defendant David Saltiel's unopposed44 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Accordingly, the defendant shall file his motion to dismiss the plaintiff's40 Amended Complaint on or before May 30, 2025. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on May 19, 2025. (lcdlf2) |
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Sunday, May 18, 2025 | ||
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Scheduling Order
Sun 05/18 1:09 PM
MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties'42 Joint Status Report, the following schedule shall govern further proceedings: the defendants shall file any motions to dismiss the plaintiffs40 Amended Complaint on or before May 23, 2025; the plaintiff shall file his response on or before June 16, 2025; and the defendants shall file any reply on or before July 3, 2025. The Court will schedule a hearing on the motions in a forthcoming order. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on May 18, 2025. (lcdlf2) |
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Friday, May 16, 2025 | ||
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![]() REPLY to opposition to motion re1 Motion for TRO, filed by JAMES J. LUKEZIC. (Havener, Kathleen) |
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Thursday, May 08, 2025 | ||
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![]() Joint STATUS REPORT by JAMES J. LUKEZIC. (Havener, Kathleen) |
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Thursday, April 24, 2025 | ||
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![]() AMENDED COMPLAINT (REDLINED COPY) against All Defendants with Jury Demand filed by JAMES J. LUKEZIC.(Havener, Kathleen) |
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![]() AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand filed by JAMES J. LUKEZIC.(Havener, Kathleen) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen Balthrop Havener on behalf of JAMES J. LUKEZIC (Havener, Kathleen) |
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | ||
order
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Set/Reset Deadlines
Wed 04/16 6:42 PM
MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties'37 Joint Status Report and 38 Motion for Alternative Schedule, it is ordered that the 38 Motion is GRANTED. The Court's Minute Order of April 9, 2025, is VACATED and all pending deadlines are STAYED. Absent a motion, the plaintiff shall file his amended complaint on or before April 24, 2025, and the parties shall file a joint status report, proposing a schedule for further proceedings, on or before May 8, 2025. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on April 16, 2025. (lcdlf2) |
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Wed 04/16 9:15 AM
MOTION for Alternative Schedule by DAVID SALTIEL. (See docket entry37 to view document) (zdp) |
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![]() Joint STATUS REPORT AND REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE SCHEDULE by DAVID SALTIEL. (Lehman, Benjamin) |
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Monday, April 14, 2025 | ||
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Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
Mon 04/14 6:22 PM
MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the plaintiff's25 Motion to Withdraw, it is ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Attorney Dochtor Daniel Kennedy is terminated from the case. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on April 14, 2025. (lcdlf2) |
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Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
Mon 04/14 6:22 PM
MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the plaintiff's24 Motion to Withdraw, it is ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Attorney Stuart G. Nash is terminated from the case. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on April 14, 2025. (lcdlf2) |
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Friday, April 11, 2025 | ||
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![]() NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC.(Cassin, Vern) |
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Wednesday, April 09, 2025 | ||
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Set/Reset Deadlines
Wed 04/09 12:26 AM
MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the plaintiff's unopposed35 Motion for Extension of Time, the plaintiff shall file a reply in support of his1 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction and an opposition to the defendant's29 Motion to Dismiss on or before May 9, 2025 . The defendant shall file any reply in support of its29 Motion on or before May 16, 2025 . The Court will determine at that time whether a hearing on the motions is necessary. If the Court schedules a hearing on the motions, the hearing will occur on May 22 , 23, 28, 29, or sometime thereafter. Accordingly, on or before April 15, 2025 , the parties shall file a joint status report indicating their availability for a hearing on or after those dates. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on April 9, 2025. (lcdlf2) |
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Set/Reset Deadlines
Wed 04/09 10:02 AM
Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 4/15/2025. (smc) |
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Tuesday, April 08, 2025 | ||
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![]() MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by JAMES J. LUKEZIC.(Havener, Kathleen) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Brenton Cooper on behalf of FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC. (Cooper, Brenton) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen Balthrop Havener on behalf of JAMES J. LUKEZIC (Havener, Kathleen) |
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Friday, April 04, 2025 | ||
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Fri 04/04 4:46 PM
MINUTE ORDER granting FINRA's32 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. Accordingly, defendant FINRA shall answer or otherwise respond to the plaintiff's complaint within 21 days of the Court's ruling on the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on April 4, 2025. (lcdlf2) |
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Thursday, April 03, 2025 | ||
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![]() MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint by FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC..(Cassin, Vern) |
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![]() RESPONSE re1 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC..(Cassin, Vern) |
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![]() Memorandum in opposition to re1 Motion for TRO, filed by UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. (Pezzi, Stephen) |
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![]() Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Dochtor D. Kennedy by JAMES J. LUKEZIC. (Kennedy, Dochtor) |
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notice
Notice of QC **DO NOT USE- FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY.**
Thu 04/03 8:33 AM
NOTICE OF ERROR re25 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney; emailed to stuart.nash@hklaw.com, cc'd 10 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Please note the following for future filings; do not refile document , 2. Signature on Filing must match PACER account (mg, ) |
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Wednesday, April 02, 2025 | ||
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![]() RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 3/28/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 5/27/2025. (Nash, Stuart) |
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![]() RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General March 25, 2025. (Nash, Stuart) |
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Tuesday, April 01, 2025 | ||
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![]() MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney (Dochtor D. Kennedy) by JAMES J. LUKEZIC. (Nash, Stuart) |
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![]() MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by JAMES J. LUKEZIC. (Nash, Stuart) |
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order
.Order
Tue 04/01 2:25 PM
MINUTE ORDER. On or before April 8, 2025, the plaintiff shall (1) file any opposition to his counsel's25 26 Motions to Withdraw as Attorney and (2) inform the Court whether he has or intends to retain new counsel or proceed pro se. At this time, the briefing schedule for the motion for a preliminary injunction remains in effect: the defendants shall file their opposition on or before April 3, 2025, and the plaintiff shall file his reply on or before April 10, 2025; if the Court determines that a hearing on the motion is necessary, it will hold one on April 17, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. in Courtroom 24A. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on April 1, 2025. (lcdlf2) |
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Set/Reset Deadlines
Tue 04/01 3:00 PM
Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff shall (1) file any opposition to his counsel's25 26 Motions to Withdraw as Attorney and (2) inform the Court whether he has or intends to retain new counsel or proceed pro se by 4/8/2025. (smc) |
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Thursday, March 27, 2025 | ||
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![]() RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General March 19, 2025. (Nash, Stuart) |
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Thursday, March 20, 2025 | ||
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Aaron M. Streett on behalf of FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC. (Streett, Aaron) |
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin Lehman on behalf of DAVID SALTIEL (Lehman, Benjamin) |
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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Thu 03/20 11:00 AM
MINUTE ORDER granting20 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). [LINK:Click for instructions.] So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 20, 2025. (lcdlf2) |
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | ||
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![]() MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Aaron Streett, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11553348. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC..(Cassin, Vern) |
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Friday, March 14, 2025 | ||
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![]() RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC. served on 3/13/2025 (Nash, Stuart) |
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | ||
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![]() SEALED DOCUMENT (Exhibits) filed by FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC.. re1 Motion for TRO,. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(mg) |
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Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal
Wed 03/12 5:52 PM
MINUTE ORDER granting FINRA's sealed12 Motion for Leave to File Documents Under Seal. Accordingly, the Clerk of Court shall place UNDER SEAL the exhibits containing personal identifying information: Dkts. 1-9, 1-10, 1-11, 1-12, and 1-13. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 12, 2025. (lcdlf2) |
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | ||
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![]() NOTICE of Appearance by Vern Cassin on behalf of FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC. (Cassin, Vern) |
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order
.Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
Tue 03/11 11:14 AM
MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the16 Joint Status Report, the following schedule shall govern further proceedings: the defendants shall file their opposition to the motion for preliminary injunction on or before April 3, 2025; and the plaintiff shall file his reply on or before April 10, 2025. A hearing on the preliminary injunction shall be held on April 17, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. in person in Courtroom 24A. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 11, 2025. (lcdlf1) |
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Set/Reset Hearings
Tue 03/11 11:48 AM
Set/Reset Hearings: Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 4/17/2025 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 24A (In Person) before Judge Dabney L. Friedrich. (smc) |
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Monday, March 10, 2025 | ||
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![]() Joint STATUS REPORT by FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC.. (Cassin, Vern) |
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![]() RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DAVID SALTIEL served on 3/7/2025 (Nash, Stuart) |
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![]() RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION served on 3/7/2025 (Nash, Stuart) |
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Friday, March 07, 2025 | ||
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![]() REDACTED DOCUMENT- Notice of Redacted Documents by FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC..(Cassin, Vern) |
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![]() SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Cassin, Vern) |
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![]() ORDER denying the1 Motion for TRO. See text for details. On or before March 10, 2025, the parties shall file a joint status report proposing a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 7, 2025. (lcdlf1) |
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Thursday, March 06, 2025 | ||
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![]() Joint STATUS REPORT by FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC.. (Cassin, Vern) |
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Notice of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status
Thu 03/06 8:55 AM
NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re8 STATUS REPORT by FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC.. (Cassin, Vern). Your attorney renewal/government certification has not been received. As a result, your membership with the U.S. District & Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia is not in good standing, and you are not permitted to file. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.9, you must immediately correct your membership status by following the appropriate instructions on this page of our website: https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-renewal. Please be advised that the presiding judge in this case has been notified that you are currently not in good standing to file in this court. Renewal Due by 3/13/2025. (zapb) |
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Wednesday, March 05, 2025 | ||
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![]() MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Dochtor D. Kennedy, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11522580. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JAMES J. LUKEZIC.(Nash, Stuart) |
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.Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
Wed 03/05 2:13 PM
MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the8 Status Report, the parties are directed to file a joint status report on or before 12:00 p.m. on March 6, 2025, (1) setting forth the parties' respective positions on the resolution of the TRO, and (2) if necessary, proposing a briefing and hearing schedule for any TRO. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 5, 2025. (lcdlf1) |
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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 03/05 5:44 PM
MINUTE ORDER granting9 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). [LINK:Click for instructions.] So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 5, 2025. (lcdlf1) |
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Tuesday, March 04, 2025 | ||
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![]() STANDARD ORDER for Civil Cases. See text for details. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 4, 2025. (lcdlf1) |
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![]() SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC., DAVID SALTIEL, UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.(znmw) |
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![]() COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number BDCDC-11516082) filed by JAMES J. LUKEZIC.(Nash, Stuart) Modified receipt information on 3/4/2025 (znmw) |
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Case Assigned/Reassigned
Tue 03/04 9:02 AM
Case Assigned to Judge Dabney L. Friedrich. (znmw) |
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Notice of Error- New Case
Tue 03/04 9:06 AM
NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding2 Complaint,. The following error(s) need correction: Missing summonses- U.S. government. When naming a U.S. government agent or agency as a defendant, you must supply a summons for each defendant & two additional summonses for the U.S. Attorney & U.S. Attorney General. Please submit using the event Request for Summons to Issue. (znmw) |
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.Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
Tue 03/04 2:16 PM
MINUTE ORDER directing the parties to file, on or before 2:00 p.m. on March 5, 2025, a joint status report proposing a schedule for briefing and any hearing on the plaintiff's1 Motion for TRO or Preliminary Injunction. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 4, 2025. (lcdlf1) Modified on 3/4/2025 (smc) |
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Monday, March 03, 2025 | ||
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Filing Fee Received
Mon 03/03 6:47 PM
Filing fee received: $ 405, receipt number: BDCDC-11516082. (zjd) |
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notice
Notice of Error- New Case
Mon 03/03 6:57 PM
NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding1 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. The following errors need correction: (1.) Missing complaint. Please file a complaint pursuant to FRCvP Rule 3. (2.) Missing civil cover sheet. Please file the Civil Cover Sheet (JS44) form at www.dcd.uscourts.gov/new-case-forms using the event Civil Cover Sheet. (3.) Missing summonses. Please locate the summons applicable to your case at www.dcd.uscourts.gov/new-case-forms and file using the event Request for Summons to issue. Other COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (zjd) |