Case law

Recording Industry Ass'n of America v. Verizon Internet Services

257 F. Supp. 2d 244 · District Court, District of Columbia · Apr 24, 2003

qualifies for the limitations on liability under any other such subsection. 17 U.S.C. § 512 (n). … “Every day [the stay] remains in force the clearly expressed intent of Congress is being frustrated.” Heckler v. Turner, 468 U.S. 1305, 1309 , 105 S.Ct. 2 , 82 L.Ed.2d 891 (1984) (Rehnquist, J., in chambers).

Gutman v. U.S. Department of Justice

238 F. Supp. 2d 284 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jan 7, 2003

Moreover, under settled law of this circuit, the subsequent disclosure of documents initially withheld does not qualify as evidence of “bad faith.” Public Citizen v. … To invoke the deliberate-process privilege, the defendant must establish two prerequisites. Id.

Pro-Football, Inc. v. Harjo

284 F. Supp. 2d 96 · District Court, District of Columbia · Sep 30, 2003

The Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit states, however, that “[a] district court’s ruling on lach-es does not qualify for deference if the court applied the wrong legal standard.” … Defendants clearly do not constitute a “substantial composite” of Native Americans.

Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton v. Department of Health & Human Services

844 F. Supp. 770 · District Court, District of Columbia · Nov 26, 1993

The standard for this privilege is well-established in this Circuit. To qualify under this exemption, information must be both “predeeisional” and “deliberative.” … That court stated that selection of the facts thought to be relevant clearly involves “the formulation or exercise of ... policy-oriented judgment ” or “the process by which policy is formulated,” Petroleum Info. Corp.

United States v. Zabavsky

District Court, District of Columbia · Dec 6, 2023

MPD sergeant who was also qualified as an expert on police procedures and MPD policies; and Michael Miller, a retired MPD detective who was qualified as an expert in police procedures involving crash investigations. … Communication to a Law Enforcement Officer of the United States The government clearly established that it was reasonably likely that information about the circumstances of Mr. Sutton’s and Mr.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America v. Operative Plasters' & Cement Masons' International Association of the United States & Canada, Afl-Cio

District Court, District of Columbia · Dec 1, 2011

whichever is later, or (3) such agreement requires the employer to notify such labor organization of opportunities for employment with such employer, or gives such labor organization an opportunity to refer qualified … In other words, the certification of the Southwest 9 As explained above, the LAUSD Agreement clearly provides that a contractor shall become bound by the Agreement with the issuance of a letter of assent.

Harvey v. Mohammed

951 F. Supp. 2d 47 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jun 26, 2013

Plaintiff seeks reimbursement for time spent establishing the estate of Mr. Suggs. … These qualify neither as expenses nor costs.

Community Financial Services Association of America, Ltd. v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

132 F. Supp. 3d 98 · District Court, District of Columbia · Sep 25, 2015

These letters do suggest that some banks would likely consider re-establishing relationships. … Such characterizations are clearly unsupported by the facts on which Plaintiffs rely.

Guindon v. Pritzker

31 F. Supp. 3d 169 · District Court, District of Columbia · Mar 26, 2014

Locke concluded that the guidelines “clearly favor” establishment of sector-specific AMs whenever there are sector-specific ACLs. Id. at 117. … Locke, NMFS’s guidelines “clearly favor” the establishment of sector-specific accountability measures where management uncertainty differs between sectors. 831 F.

Roadget Business Pte. Ltd. v. Pdd Holdings Inc.

District Court, District of Columbia · Jan 7, 2026

Furthermore, Shein’s allegations distinguish between “PDD” on the one hand, and “Temu” or the “Temu Group Defendants” on the other, so “Temu” clearly refers to WhaleCo, which is now the only remaining defendant. … Start with the threshold question: whether the “accused statements” qualify as “commercial advertising or promotion.” 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a)(1).

Ahmadi v. Scharpf

District Court, District of Columbia · Feb 12, 2024

Such “monetary harms” “readily qualify” as concrete harms. TransUnion, 141 S. Ct. at 2204. Second, Ahmadi’s injuries are redressable. … The Court thus concludes that Ahmadi has established Article III standing. 2.

Mitchell v. Craftworks Restaurants & Breweries, Inc.

District Court, District of Columbia · Oct 25, 2018

Mitchell has failed to establish a genuine dispute as to the validity or enforceability of the Agreement. … Mitchell has failed to establish a genuine dispute as to the existence of legally sufficient consideration.

Savignac v. Jones Day

District Court, District of Columbia · Sep 4, 2020

We ourselves experienced this when Julia’s salary was cut in relative terms based on a negative review from a firm partner who, in hindsight, clearly treated her worse because she is a woman. … Sheketoff has also alleged enough to establish Article III standing.

OAO Alfa Bank v. Center for Public Integrity

387 F. Supp. 2d 20 · District Court, District of Columbia · Sep 27, 2005

At that time, a large channel of heroin transit was established.” Id. • “Once a funny incident took place in a Siberian region. … The controversy in this case certainly qualifies, and does not differ meaningfully from the controversies found adequate in other cases.

Miller v. United States Department of Justice

562 F. Supp. 2d 82 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jun 24, 2008

The “information need not actually be ‘rules and practices’ to qualify under [E]xemption 2, as the statute provides that matter ‘related’ to rules and practices is also exempt.” Schwaner v. … Thus, the Criminal Division establishes that its records were compiled for law enforcement purposes. Hi.

National Fair Housing Alliance v. Carson

District Court, District of Columbia · Aug 26, 2019

To qualify for funds under the largest of these grants, “a grantee must submit a consolidated plan.” 24 C.F.R. § 570.302. … Separately, the plaintiffs insist that the legal conclusion that some aspects of the AFFH Rule remain effective is clearly wrong because HUD stated in the AI Reliance Notice that, following withdrawal of the Assessment

Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America v. Thompson

259 F. Supp. 2d 39 · District Court, District of Columbia · Mar 28, 2003

Thus, Congress clearly envisioned that state rebate agreements could build upon the rebate level achieved by the Secretary. … In seeking approval from CMS with respect to the EPIC program, DCH argued that the “establishment and maintenance of pharmacy coverage for indigent persons whose income and/or assets are too high to qualify for Medicaid would

George v. Office of Chief Technology Officer

District Court, District of Columbia · Mar 25, 2021

George thus fails to establish a “clear nexus between the ‘stray 11 shifting framework established in McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 (1973). … Pl.’s Opp’n ¶ 21. 7 George does not clearly differentiate between the actions she relies on to show discrimination or retaliation under Title VII.

Staropoli v. Donahoe

923 F. Supp. 2d 10 · District Court, District of Columbia · Jan 28, 2013

In the July 13, 2011 letter, however, while the plaintiff requested part-time employment or additional time away from work, the plaintiff clearly acknowledged that she was “medically cleared to return to work,” Letter from … Geffen RE: Lee Staropoli (Aug. 20, 2001), ECF No. 33-10, the plaintiff did not apply for any non-inspector part- time positions that would have qualified her for part-time employment.

American Chemistry Council, Inc. v. National Academy of Sciences

District Court, District of Columbia · Mar 15, 2024

The requirements of FACA apply to any government “advisory committee”—a term of art under FACA that refers to committees “established by statute” or “established or utilized by the President [or by] . . . one or more agencies … ACC’s theory (as identified most clearly in support of its motion for a preliminary injunction) is as follows: 1.