Energy and Policy Institute v. Tennessee Valley Authority
Plaintiff: Energy and Policy Institute
Defendant: Tennessee Valley Authority
Case Number: 3:2019cv00509
Filed: December 12, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: Travis R McDonough
Referring Judge: Debra C Poplin
Nature of Suit: Freedom of Information Act
Cause of Action: 05 U.S.C. § 552
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 22 SCHEDULING ORDER: The following schedule SHALL govern this case:1. Disclosure and Discovery: (a) Rule 26(f) Meeting: The parties have held a discovery planning meeting as required by Rule 26(f). (b) Discovery Plan: The parties have filed with the Court a discovery plan in accordance with Rule 26(f). (c) Initial Disclosures: Due to the nature of this case, the Court orders that the parties do need to make initial disclosures as otherwise required by Rule 26(a)(1). (d) All Discovery: Due to the nature of this case, the parties agree that discovery is not appropriate at this time. 2. Other Scheduling Matters: (a) Amendment of Pleadings: If Plaintiff wishes to amend the pleadings, such motion should be filed on or before February 17, 2020. If Defendant wishes to amend the pleadings, such motion should be filed on or before March 17, 2020. (b) Dispositive Motions: All dispositive motions under Rule 12 and all motions for summary judgment pursuant to Rule 56 shall be filed as soon as possible, but no later than July 29, 2020. However, the parties are admonished to file suchmotions early if at all possible. The failure to timely file such motions will be grounds to summarily deny them. The parties must comply with V.E. of theCourts preferences concerning joint appendices relating to motions for summaryjudgment. i. All responses to dispositive motions shall be filed no later than August 14, 2020. ii. All replies in support of dispositive motions shall be filed no later than September 4, 2020. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 2/6/2020. (DJH)
February 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER The telephonic Status Conference previously set for 2/4/2020 at 11:00 AM in Judge's Chambers (Telephonic Hearing) before District Judge Travis R. McDonough is hereby RESET for 2/5/2020 at 2:00 PM. The dial-in information will be the same. Signed by District Judge Travis R. McDonough on 2/4/2020. (JBB)
January 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER: A scheduling conference was conducted in the above-captioned case on January 28, 2020. Pursuant to the discussion of the Court and the parties at that conference, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties continue to CONFER and attempt to narrow the scope of the records sought by Plaintiff from Defendant. Status Conference set for 2/4/2020 11:00 AM in Judge's Chambers (Telephonic Hearing) before District Judge Travis R McDonough.Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 1/31/2020. (DJH)
January 29, 2020 Filing 19 NOTICE OF NONCONSENT by Tennessee Valley Authority (McCook, Jill)
January 27, 2020 Filing 18 Summons Issued as to U.S. Attorney General (AYB)
January 27, 2020 Filing 17 NOTICE by Energy and Policy Institute (Kole, Allison)
January 23, 2020 Filing 16 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (McCook, Jill)
January 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER regarding Scheduling Conference set for 1/28/2020 at 01:00 PM in Conference Room before District Judge Travis R McDonough.Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 1/22/2020. (TRT)
January 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER Scheduling Conference set for 1/28/2020 at 01:00 PM in Conference Room before District Judge Travis R. McDonough. Signed by District Judge Travis R. McDonough on 1/16/2020. (JBB)
January 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER: The parties are ordered to confer and return the attached form within the time provided. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on January 15, 2020. (Attachments: #1 Other Notice of Consent/Non-Consent) (AYB)
January 15, 2020 Filing 12 ANSWER to #1 Complaint by Tennessee Valley Authority.(McCook, Jill)
December 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER granting #10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You MUST register as an E-Filer here: #https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. Signed by Magistrate Judge Debra C. Poplin on 12/16/2019. (This entry constitutes the Order of the Court). (AGA)
December 16, 2019 Clerk's Verification of PHV Requirements is complete regarding #10 MOTION for Allison Kole to Appear Pro Hac Vice (AYB)
December 13, 2019 Filing 10 MOTION for Allison Kole to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 90 receipt number ATNEDC-4159046.) by Energy and Policy Institute. (Attachments: #1 Other Good Standing Certificate)(Ward, Shelby) Modified text on 12/16/2019 (AYB).
December 13, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Order Governing Sealing Confidential Information. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 12/13/2019. (Copy of Order mailed to Allison Kole) (AMP)
December 13, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Order Governing Motions To Dismiss. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 12/13/2019. (Copy of Order mailed to Allison Kole) (AMP)
December 13, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Order Governing Depositions. Signed by District Judge Travis R McDonough on 12/13/2019. (Copy of Order mailed to Allison Kole) (AMP)
December 13, 2019 Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Sherry Quirk. (RLK)
December 13, 2019 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Tennessee Valley Authority. (RLK)
December 13, 2019 Filing 4 NOTICE of Deficiency (Pro Hac): Attorney Allison Kole is not admitted (See LR 83.5). This matter will be referred to a magistrate judge if a pro hac motion is not filed within 15 days of this Notice. A form motion can be found here: https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/forms/motion-admission-pro-hac-vice. (Copy of Notice mailed to Allison Kole) (AMP)
December 13, 2019 District Judge Travis R McDonough and Magistrate Judge Debra C Poplin added. (AMP)
December 12, 2019 Filing 3 NOTICE by Energy and Policy Institute re #1 Complaint, #2 Certificate of Corporate Interest Summons (Attachments: #1 Summons US Attorney Summons)(Ward, Shelby)
December 12, 2019 Filing 2 Certificate of Corporate Interest by Energy and Policy Institute. (Ward, Shelby)
December 12, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Tennessee Valley Authority ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number ATNEDC-4157789.), filed by Energy and Policy Institute. (Attachments: #1 Other Civil Coversheet)(Ward, Shelby)

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Plaintiff: Energy and Policy Institute
Represented By: Allison Kole
Represented By: Shelby Renee Burks Ward
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Defendant: Tennessee Valley Authority
Represented By: Jill Elizabeth McCook
Represented By: Maria Victoria Gillen
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