Rosenfeld v. Federal Bureau of Investigation et al

Filing 31

ORDER REQUESTING SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING; ORDER VACATING 2/9/12 SUMMARY JUDGMENT HEARING. Signed by Judge Maria-Elena James on 1/23/2012. (cdnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/23/2012)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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Northern District of California

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SETH ROSENFELD,

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No. C 11-2131 MEJ

Plaintiff,
v.

ORDER REQUESTING
SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE,
Defendants.
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The Court has reviewed the parties’ briefs in connection with their cross-motions for

12 Opposition,” which was filed on January 5, 2012. Dkt. No. 28. It shows that the parties disagree
For the Northern District of California

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

11 summary judgment. The last brief submitted to the Court was “Plaintiff’s Reply to Defendant’s

13 about which issues are now moot. Plaintiff also raises several new arguments in its brief. The Court
14 finds that it will be helpful for the parties to file supplemental briefs to clarify which issues are still in
15 dispute as well as respond to newly-raised arguments. Accordingly, Defendant shall file a
16 supplemental brief, no longer than five pages, by January 30, 2012. Plaintiff shall respond with a
17 supplemental brief, no longer than five pages, by February 6, 2012. Along with their supplemental
18 briefs, both parties shall file revised proposed orders that specifically outline the relief they seek from
19 the Court. The Court encourages the parties to continue to meet and confer in good faith in an
20 attempt to narrow the issues that need to be decided. If any resolutions are reached after the
21 supplemental briefs are filed, the parties shall notify the Court.
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The hearing on this matter, recently moved to February 9, 2012, is VACATED. After the

23 Court receives security clearance, it will review the parties’ filings and the declaration at issue. If the
24 Court finds that a hearing is necessary, it will schedule one at that time.
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IT IS SO ORDERED.

26 Dated: January 23, 2012
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Maria-Elena James
Chief United States Magistrate Judge