CFPB v. Consumer First Legal Group, LL, et al
Defendant / Appellee: THOMAS G. MACEY, HAROLD E. STAFFORD, JEFFREY J. ALEMAN, CONSUMER FIRST LEGAL GROUP, LLC, MORTGAGE LAW GROUP, LLP, d/b/a THE LAW FIRM OF MACEY, ALEMAN, AND SEARNS and JASON SEARNS
Plaintiff / Appellant: CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU
Case Number: 20-1708
Filed: April 29, 2020
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other
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November 18, 2020 Filing 33 THIS ENTRY HAS BEEN REMOVED AS ENTERED IN ERROR. THIS MOTION WAS PROPERLY DOCKETED INTO 19-3396 AS ENTRY #56. Filed Reply by Appellees Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Mortgage Law Group, LLP, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford Attorney Jon Loevy to Defendant-Appellants' Reply to Appellee's Response to Motion to Extend Time for Filing Reply. [33][7122427] [20-1708]--[Edited 11/18/2020 by CMD to reflect erroneous entry.] (Loevy, Jon) [Entered: 11/18/2020 09:47 AM]
November 17, 2020 Filing 32 THIS ENTRY HAS BEEN REMOVED AS ENTERED IN ERROR. THIS MOTION WAS PROPERLY DOCKETED INTO 19-3396 AS ENTRY #54. Motion filed by Appellees Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Mortgage Law Group, LLP, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford to extend time to file appellant reply brief. [32] [7122345] [20-1708]--[Edited 11/18/2020 by CMD to reflect erroneous entry.] (Loevy, Jon) [Entered: 11/17/2020 04:11 PM]
October 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER re: Unopposed Motion by Plaintiff-Cross-Appellant Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Voluntarily Dismiss Cross-Appeal. This cause is DISMISSED pursuant to F.R.A.P. 42(b). Mandate issued, no record to be returned. [ # 30 ] [31][7115309] [20-1708] (MM) [Entered: 10/16/2020 12:00 PM]
October 16, 2020 Filing 30 Motion filed by Appellant CFPB to dismiss case. [30] [7115116] [20-1708] (Friedl, Kevin) [Entered: 10/16/2020 08:24 AM]
October 16, 2020 FOR COURT USE ONLY: Certified copy of 10/16/2020 Final Order with Mandate sent to the District Court Clerk. [7115326-2] [7115326] [20-1708] (MM) [Entered: 10/16/2020 12:14 PM]
September 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER re: Plaintiff-Appellee's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief. [ # 28 ] The motion is GRANTED and briefing will proceed as follows: Appellee Cross-Appellant brief due on or before 10/30/2020 for Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Appellant Reply Cross-Appellee brief due by 11/30/2020 for Appellants Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford and Appellee Mortgage Law Group, LLP. Reply Brief in Cross Appeal due on or before 12/21/2020 for Appellant Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. CMD [29] [7106547] [19-3396, 20-1708] (MM) [Entered: 09/09/2020 03:48 PM]
September 9, 2020 Filing 28 Motion filed by Appellee CFPB in 19-3396, Appellant CFPB in 20-1708 to extend time to file appellee/cross-appellant brief. [28] [7106423] [19-3396, 20-1708] (Friedl, Kevin) [Entered: 09/09/2020 11:42 AM]
September 4, 2020 Filing 27 Paper copies of main appeal brief brief filed by Appellants Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford. [27] [7105805] [19-3396] (CM) [Entered: 09/04/2020 01:58 PM]
September 1, 2020 Filing 25 Re-Submitted appellant brief by Jon Loevy for Appellants Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford in 19-3396, Appellees Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Mortgage Law Group, LLP, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford in 20-1708. [25] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7104801] [19-3396, 20-1708] (Loevy, Jon) [Entered: 09/01/2020 10:53 AM]
August 31, 2020 Filing 26 Appellant's opening brief on main appeal filed by Appellants Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford. Paper copies due on 09/08/2020. Electronically Transmitted. [26] [7104940] [19-3396] (GW) [Entered: 09/01/2020 02:56 PM]
August 31, 2020 Filing 24 Brief deficiency letter sent to Appellants Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford. [24] [7104724] [19-3396] (GW) [Entered: 09/01/2020 08:49 AM]
August 31, 2020 Filing 23 Submitted appellant brief by Jon Loevy for Appellants Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford in 19-3396, Appellees Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Mortgage Law Group, LLP, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford in 20-1708. [23] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7104706] [19-3396, 20-1708] (Loevy, Jon) [Entered: 08/31/2020 08:58 PM]
August 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER re: Defendants'-Appellants Joint Motion for Leave to File a Consolidated Oversized Brief. [ # 21 ] The motion is GRANTED. Appellants are granted leave to file a single brief that does not exceed 16,000 words. Briefing shall proceed as scheduled. TDK [22] [7103900] [19-3396, 20-1708] (MM) [Entered: 08/27/2020 10:53 AM]
August 26, 2020 Filing 21 Joint motion filed by Appellants Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford in 19-3396, Appellees Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns, Harold E. Stafford and Mortgage Law Group, LLP in 20-1708 to file A CONSOLIDATED OVERSIZED BRIEF. [21] [7103617] [19-3396, 20-1708] (Loevy, Jon) [Entered: 08/26/2020 10:16 AM]
July 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER: re: 1. Defendants-appellants third motion for extension of time to file opening brief. 2. Opposition to appellants' third motion to extend time for filing opening brief. [ # 18 ] The motion is GRANTED to the extent that briefing will proceed as follows: Defendants shall file their opening brief and required short appendix in the main appeal docketed in 19-3396 on or before August 31, 2020. Plaintiff shall file its combined responsive brief in the main appeal and opening brief and appendix in cross-appeal docketed in 20-1708 on or before September 30, 2020. Defendants shall file their combined reply brief, if any, in the main appeal and responsive brief in the cross-appeal on or before October 30, 2020. Plaintiff shall file its reply brief, if any, in the cross-appeal on or before November 20, 2020. No further extensions of time will be granted to counsel for the appellants, except in extraordinary circumstances. CMD [20] [7094420] [19-3396, 20-1708] (CG) [Entered: 07/17/2020 03:47 PM]
July 17, 2020 Filing 19 Filed Response in Opposition by Appellee CFPB in 19-3396, Appellant CFPB in 20-1708 to Appellants' third motion to extend time for filing opening brief. [19][7094346] [19-3396, 20-1708] (Friedl, Kevin) [Entered: 07/17/2020 01:17 PM]
July 17, 2020 Filing 18 Motion filed by Appellants Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford in 19-3396, Appellees Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford in 20-1708 to extend time to file appellant brief. [18] [7094253] [19-3396, 20-1708] (Loevy, Jon) [Entered: 07/17/2020 09:55 AM]
July 16, 2020 Filing 17 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Michael Kanovitz for Appellants Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford in 19-3396, Appellees Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford in 20-1708. [17] [7094169] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [19-3396, 20-1708] [Edited 07/17/2020 by AG to reflect addition of counsel] (Kanovitz, Michael) [Entered: 07/16/2020 04:17 PM]
July 16, 2020 Filing 16 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Jon Loevy for Appellants Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns, Harold E. Stafford and Jeffrey J. Aleman in 19-3396, Appellees Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns, Harold E. Stafford and Jeffrey J. Aleman in 20-1708. [16] [7094154] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-Yes) [19-3396, 20-1708] [Edited 07/17/2020 by AG to reflect addition of counsel] (Loevy, Jon) [Entered: 07/16/2020 03:50 PM]
June 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER re: 1. Defendants'-Appellants' Second Motion for Extension of Time in Which to File Opening Brief. [ # 13 ] 2. Opposition to Appellants' Second Motion to Extend Time for Filing Opening Brief. The motion is GRANTED and briefing will proceed as scheduled: 1. Defendants shall file their opening brief and required short appendix in the main appeal docketed in 19-3396 on or before 07/31/2020. 2. Plaintiff shall file its combined responsive brief in the main appeal and opening brief and appendix in cross-appeal docketed in 20-1708 on or before 08/31/2020. 3. Defendants shall file their combined reply brief, if any, in the main appeal and responsive brief in the cross-appeal on or before 09/30/2020. 4. Plaintiff shall file its reply brief, if any, in the cross-appeal on or before 10/21/2020. Counsel for the appellants are expected to meet this deadline. CMD [15] [7089893] [19-3396, 20-1708] (MM) [Entered: 06/29/2020 12:13 PM]
June 23, 2020 Filing 14 Filed Response in Opposition by Appellee CFPB in 19-3396, Appellant CFPB in 20-1708 to Appellants' second motion to extend time for filing opening brief. [14][7088926] [19-3396, 20-1708] (Friedl, Kevin) [Entered: 06/23/2020 06:31 PM]
June 23, 2020 Filing 13 Motion filed by Appellants Jeffrey J. Aleman, Thomas G. Macey, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford in 19-3396, Appellees Jeffrey J. Aleman, Thomas G. Macey, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford in 20-1708 to extend time to file appellant main brief in cross-appeal brief. [13] [7088913] [19-3396, 20-1708] (Murray, Brian) [Entered: 06/23/2020 05:02 PM]
May 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER re: 1. Defendant-appellant's motion for extension of time. 2. Appellee's opposition. [ # 10 ] 1. Defendants shall file their opening brief and required short appendix in the main appeal docketed in 19-3396 on or before July 1, 2020. 2. Plaintiff shall file its combined responsive brief in the main appeal and opening brief and appendix in cross-appeal docketed in 20-1708 on or before August 31, 2020. 3. Defendants shall file their combined reply brief, if any, in the main appeal and responsive brief in the cross-appeal on or before October 14, 2020. 4. Plaintiff shall file its reply brief, if any, in the cross-appeal on or before November 13, 2020. CMD [12] [7083875] [19-3396, 20-1708] (VG) [Entered: 05/28/2020 04:00 PM]
May 28, 2020 Filing 11 Filed Response in Opposition by Appellee CFPB in 19-3396, Appellant CFPB in 20-1708 to Appellants' motion to extend time for filing opening brief. [11][7083620] [19-3396, 20-1708] (Friedl, Kevin) [Entered: 05/28/2020 10:30 AM]
May 26, 2020 Filing 10 Motion filed by Appellants Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford in 19-3396, Appellees Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford in 20-1708 to extend time to file appellant main brief in cross-appeal brief. [10] [7083219] [19-3396, 20-1708] (Murray, Brian) [Entered: 05/26/2020 04:25 PM]
May 20, 2020 Filing 9 Filed Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet by Appellant CFPB. [9] [7082127] [20-1708] (AD) [Entered: 05/20/2020 12:20 PM]
May 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER: Pursuant to Circuit Rule 33, briefing will proceed as follows: Main appeal brief due on or before 06/01/2020 for Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford. Appellee Cross-Appellant brief due on or before 07/31/2020 for Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Appellant Reply Cross-Appellee brief due by 09/14/2020 for Appellants Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford and Appellee Mortgage Law Group, LLP. Reply Brief in Cross Appeal due by 10/14/2020 for Appellant Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. RJS [7079119] [19-3396, 20-1708] (AD) [Entered: 05/06/2020 09:27 AM]
May 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: The court orders these appeals CONSOLIDATED for purposes of briefing and disposition: Main appeal brief due on or before 05/27/2020 for Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford. Appellee Cross-Appellant brief due on or before 06/26/2020 for Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Appellant Reply Cross-Appellee brief due by 07/27/2020 for Appellants Jeffrey J. Aleman, Consumer First Legal Group, LLC, Thomas G. Macey, Jason Searns and Harold E. Stafford and Appellee Mortgage Law Group, LLP. Reply Brief in Cross Appeal due by 08/17/2020 for Appellant Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. DW [7] [7078714] [19-3396, 20-1708] (FP) [Entered: 05/04/2020 04:47 PM]
May 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: On consideration of the Jurisdictional Memorandum filed by cross-appellant Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on May 4, 2040, IT IS ORDERED that this appeal shall proceed to briefing. The briefing schedule will be set by separate order. DW [7078690] [20-1708] (VG) [Entered: 05/04/2020 04:14 PM]
May 4, 2020 Filing 5 Jurisdictional memorandum filed by Appellant CFPB in 20-1708, Appellee CFPB in 19-3396. [5] [7078571] [20-1708, 19-3396] (Bateman, Kristin) [Entered: 05/04/2020 01:17 PM]
April 30, 2020 Filing 4 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance form filed by Attorney Kevin E. Friedl for Appellant CFPB. [4] [7078121] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [20-1708] [Edited 04/30/2020 by CG to reflect correct document filed, and the addition of counsel.] (Friedl, Kevin) [Entered: 04/30/2020 03:38 PM]
April 30, 2020 Filing 3 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Kristin Bateman for Appellant CFPB in 20-1708, Appellee CFPB in 19-3396. [3] [7078054] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-Yes) [20-1708, 19-3396]--[Edited 04/30/2020 by MM to reflect termination and addition of counsel.] (Bateman, Kristin) [Entered: 04/30/2020 01:39 PM]
April 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 2 ORDER: Appellant CFPB shall file a brief memorandum stating why this appeal should not be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Briefing is SUSPENDED pending further court order. (See order for further details) [7077947] DW Jurisdictional memorandum due for Appellant Consumer Financial Protection Bureau by 05/14/2020. [2] [7077947] [20-1708] (AD) [Entered: 04/30/2020 09:52 AM]
April 29, 2020 Filing 1 U.S. civil case docketed. U.S. Appeal. Docketing statement filed. Transcript information sheet due by 05/13/2020. Appellant's brief due on or before 06/08/2020 for Consumer Financial Protection Bureau [1] [7077790] [20-1708] (CG) [Entered: 04/29/2020 02:34 PM]

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Defendant / appellee: THOMAS G. MACEY
Represented By: Brian J. Murray
Represented By: Timothy D. Elliott
Represented By: Jon C. Loevy
Represented By: Michael Kanovitz
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Defendant / appellee: HAROLD E. STAFFORD
Represented By: Brian J. Murray
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Defendant / appellee: JEFFREY J. ALEMAN
Represented By: Brian J. Murray
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Defendant / appellee: CONSUMER FIRST LEGAL GROUP, LLC
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Defendant / appellee: MORTGAGE LAW GROUP, LLP, d/b/a THE LAW FIRM OF MACEY, ALEMAN, AND SEARNS
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Plaintiff / appellant: CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU
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