Star News Digital Media, Inc. et al v. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Plaintiff: Star News Digital Media, Inc., Michael Patrick Leahy and Matthew D. Kittle
Defendant: Federal Bureau of Investigation
Case Number: 3:2023cv00467
Filed: May 10, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: Aleta A Trauger
Nature of Suit: Freedom of Information Act
Cause of Action: 05 U.S.C. § 552 Freedom of Information Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 3, 2023 Filing 34 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by Federal Bureau of Investigation. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Defendant's Memorandum of Law In Support of Defendant's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment and in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, #2 Attachment Declaration of Michael G. Seidel, #3 Exhibit Exhibits A through H to the Declaration of Michael G. Seidel, #4 Attachment Declaration of Lieutenant Brent Gibson, #5 Attachment Response to Plaintiffs' Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, #6 Attachment Defendant's Statement of Undisputed Material Facts)(Resar, Alexander)
June 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER: Motion #32 GRANTED. ICMC CANCELLED. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 6/30/2023. (af)
June 29, 2023 Filing 32 Joint MOTION for Leave to Consolidate Summary Judgment Briefing, Enlarge Briefing Page Limits, and Stay All Other Case Deadlines by Federal Bureau of Investigation. (Resar, Alexander)
June 26, 2023 Filing 31 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, by Federal Bureau of Investigation.(Resar, Alexander)
June 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER granting in part #25 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Motion for Summary Judgment. Response deadline extended to 7/3/2023. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 6/14/2023. (ds)
June 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER granting #27 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for Alexander W. Resar to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 06/14/2023. (lh)
June 14, 2023 Filing 28 RESPONSE to Motion re #25 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #20 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Matthew D. Kittle, Michael Patrick Leahy, Star News Digital Media, Inc.. (Lennington, Daniel)
June 14, 2023 NY State Bar status verified as active for Alexander William Resar not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ln)
June 13, 2023 Filing 27 MOTION for attorney Alexander W. Resar to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee waived) by Federal Bureau of Investigation. (Attachments: #1 Attachment - Certificate of Good Standing)(Jones, Anica) Modified on 6/14/2023 (lh).
June 13, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Anica Clarissa Jones admitted to this court. (ln)
June 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the plaintiffs shall file a response to the defendant's Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. No. #25 ) by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 6/12/2023. (ds)
June 12, 2023 Filing 25 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #20 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Federal Bureau of Investigation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Metro Government's Brief, #2 Attachment - Proposed Order)(Jones, Anica)
June 12, 2023 Filing 24 NOTICE of Appearance by Anica Clarissa Jones on behalf of Federal Bureau of Investigation (Jones, Anica)
June 1, 2023 Filing 23 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Affidavit of Service #19 , Motion for Summary Judgment #20 , Memorandum in Support of M. for Summary Judgment #21 , and Statement of Undisputed Material Facts #22 served on Defendant Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of U.S. Attorney Civil Process Clerk, Office of U.S. Attorney General on 05/26/23, filed by Matthew D. Kittle, Michael Patrick Leahy, Star News Digital Media, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Certified Mail Receipts)(Lennington, Daniel) Modified on 6/2/2023 (ln).
May 25, 2023 Filing 22 STATEMENT of facts filed by Matthew D. Kittle, Michael Patrick Leahy, Star News Digital Media, Inc. in support of #20 Motion for Summary Judgment. (Lennington, Daniel)
May 25, 2023 Filing 21 MEMORANDUM in Support of #20 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Matthew D. Kittle, Michael Patrick Leahy, Star News Digital Media, Inc. . (Lennington, Daniel)
May 25, 2023 Filing 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Matthew D. Kittle, Michael Patrick Leahy, Star News Digital Media, Inc.. (Lennington, Daniel)
May 25, 2023 Filing 19 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Issued Summons; Verified Complaint, Exhibits and Civil Cover Sheet; Notice Regarding Consent of the Parties; Notice Regarding Business Entity Disclosure Statement; Notice of Setting Initial Case Management Conference; Plaintiffs Business Entity Disclosure; Summons (un-issued); Notice of Summons; and Motions for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Lennington, Vebber and Esenberg. (ECF 1 to 4, 7, 9, 10, 14 to 17) served on Defendant Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of U.S. Attorney Civil Process Clerk, Office of U.S. Attorney General on 05/23/2023, filed by Matthew D. Kittle, Michael Patrick Leahy, Star News Digital Media, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Certified Mail Receipts)(Lennington, Daniel)
May 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER granting #14 , #15 , and #16 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Daniel Lennington, Richard M. Esenberg, and Lucas T. Vebber to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 05/25/2023. (lh)
May 22, 2023 Filing 17 Summons issued as to Federal Bureau of Investigation. Service copies will be returned to counsel by mail. (ln)
May 22, 2023 Filing 16 MOTION for attorney Lucas T. Vebber to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3829567) by Matthew D. Kittle, Michael Patrick Leahy, Star News Digital Media, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - Cert. of Good Standing 5/22/23)(McClanahan, Matthew)
May 22, 2023 Filing 15 MOTION for attorney Richard M. Esenberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3829553) by Matthew D. Kittle, Michael Patrick Leahy, Star News Digital Media, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - Cert. of Good Standing 5/22/23)(McClanahan, Matthew)
May 22, 2023 Filing 14 MOTION for attorney Daniel Lennington to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3829546) by Matthew D. Kittle, Michael Patrick Leahy, Star News Digital Media, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - Cert. of Good Standing 5/22/23)(McClanahan, Matthew)
May 22, 2023 Filing 13 ****DISREGARD. WRONG EVENT USED. ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE.**** MOTION for Limited Admission by Matthew D. Kittle, Michael Patrick Leahy, Star News Digital Media, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Cert. of Good Standing)(McClanahan, Matthew) Modified on 5/22/2023 (ln).
May 22, 2023 Filing 12 ****DISREGARD. WRONG EVENT USED. ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE.**** MOTION for Limited Admission by Matthew D. Kittle, Michael Patrick Leahy, Star News Digital Media, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Cert. of Good Standing)(McClanahan, Matthew) Modified on 5/22/2023 (ln).
May 22, 2023 Filing 11 ****DISREGARD. WRONG EVENT USED. ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE.**** MOTION for Limited Admission by Matthew D. Kittle, Michael Patrick Leahy, Star News Digital Media, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Cert. of Good Standing)(McClanahan, Matthew) Modified on 5/22/2023 (ln).
May 22, 2023 NOTICE TO FILER re DE#11 , #12 , #13 : The wrong event was used. The correct event should be Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel shall re-file the documents. (ln)
May 19, 2023 NOTICE TO FILER re DE#5 , #6 , #8 : The wrong event was used. The correct event should be Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel shall re-file the documents. Counsel shall also include a signature on the Certificate of Service. (ln)
May 18, 2023 Filing 10 NOTICE of Summons to be Issued as to Federal Bureau of Investigation. (McClanahan, Matthew)
May 18, 2023 Filing 9 NOTICE of Summons to be Issued as to Federal Bureau of Investigation. (McClanahan, Matthew)
May 16, 2023 Filing 8 ****DISREGARD. WRONG EVENT USED. ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE.**** MOTION for Limited Admission by Matthew D. Kittle, Michael Patrick Leahy, Star News Digital Media, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-Lennington Cert. of Good Standing 5/15/23)(McClanahan, Matthew)
May 16, 2023 Filing 7 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Matthew D. Kittle, Michael Patrick Leahy, Star News Digital Media, Inc.. (McClanahan, Matthew)
May 16, 2023 Filing 6 ****DISREGARD. WRONG EVENT USED. ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE.**** MOTION for Limited Admission by Matthew D. Kittle, Michael Patrick Leahy, Star News Digital Media, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-Veber Cert. of Good Standing 5/15/23)(McClanahan, Matthew)
May 16, 2023 Filing 5 ****DISREGARD. WRONG EVENT USED. ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE.**** MOTION for Limited Admission by Matthew D. Kittle, Michael Patrick Leahy, Star News Digital Media, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Exhibit 1-Esenberg Cert. of Good Standing 5/15/23)(McClanahan, Matthew)
May 10, 2023 Filing 4 NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference set for 8/7/2023 at 2:30 PM in Chambers - Suite 6325 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. (ln)
May 10, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (ln)
May 10, 2023 Filing 2 NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (ln)
May 10, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Federal Bureau of Investigation (Filing fee $402, Receipt number ATNMDC-3821364) filed by Michael Patrick Leahy, Star News Digital Media, Inc., Matthew D. Kittle. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - FOIA Request, #2 Exhibit 2 - Denial of expedited treatment, #3 Exhibit 3 - FOIA Clarification Letter, #4 Exhibit 4 - FOIA Denial, #5 Exhibit 5 - Administrative Appeal, #6 Exhibit 6 - Final Decision, #7 Attachment 1 - Civil Cover Sheet)(ln)
May 10, 2023 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Daniel P. Lennington, Lucas T. Vebber, Richard M. Esenberg: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, a Certificate of Good Standing signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court or a U. S. appellate court where admitted, and pay a fee of $150.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 5/31/2023. (ln)
May 10, 2023 WI State Bar status verified as active for Daniel P. Lennington, Lucas T. Vebber, Richard M. Esenberg not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (ln)
May 10, 2023 TN State Bar status verified as active for Matthew J. McClanahan admitted to this court. (ln)

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Plaintiff: Star News Digital Media, Inc.
Represented By: Matthew J. McClanahan
Represented By: Richard M. Esenberg
Represented By: Daniel P. Lennington
Represented By: Lucas T. Vebber
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Plaintiff: Michael Patrick Leahy
Represented By: Lucas T. Vebber
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Represented By: Daniel P. Lennington
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Plaintiff: Matthew D. Kittle
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Defendant: Federal Bureau of Investigation
Represented By: Alexander William Resar
Represented By: Anica Clarissa Jones
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