GREENSPAN v. U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Federal Civil Lawsuit District Of Columbia District Court, Case No. 1:22-cv-01153-RCL
District Judge Royce C. Lamberth, presiding
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District Judge Royce C. Lamberth
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Parties
Greenspan, Aaron Greenspan, Aaron, Plaintiff
Officially listed as "AARON GREENSPAN"

Represented by Loevy & Loevy

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Joshua L. Loevy +1 312 243 5900 +1 312 243 5902 joshl@loevy.com
Space Matthew Vincent Topic +1 312 243 5900 +1 312 243 5902 matt@loevy.com
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United States Securities and Exchange Commission United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Defendant
Officially listed as "U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION"
Attributes
Office Washington, DC
Filed 4/26/2022
Jury Demand None
Demand
Nature of Suit 895 - Freedom of Information Act
Cause Section 05 U.S.C. § 552 Freedom of Information Act
Jurisdiction U.S. Government Defendant
Disposition
County 88888
Terminated
Origin 1
Reopened
Lead Case
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Related Case
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Other Court Case None
Defendant Custody Status
Flag TYPE I-FOIA
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Status Report with OCR 48 Filed: 4/23/2026, Entered: None Status Report
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 47 Filed: 2/23/2026, Entered: None Status Report
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Status Report with OCR 46 Filed: 12/23/2025, Entered: None Status Report
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 45 Filed: 11/3/2025, Entered: None Notice (Other)
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Order with OCR 44 Filed: 10/22/2025, Entered: None Order
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Status Report with OCR 43 Filed: 8/15/2025, Entered: None Status Report
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Set/Reset Deadlines with OCR 42 Filed: 7/31/2025, Entered: 7/31/2025 Set/Reset DeadlinesCourt Filing
ORDER denying [41] Motion to Strike. Joint Meet & Confer Statement due by 8/14/2025. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 07/31/2025. (lcrcl1)
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Motion to Strike with OCR 41 Filed: 5/23/2025, Entered: 5/23/2025 Motion to Strike
MOTION to Strike [40] Answer to Amended Complaint by AARON GREENSPAN. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(GREENSPAN, AARON)
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Answer with OCR 40 Filed: 5/23/2025, Entered: 5/23/2025 Answer
ANSWER to [36] Amended Complaint, by U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.(Berhane, Fithawi)
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Set/Reset Deadlines with OCR 39 Filed: 4/11/2025, Entered: 4/11/2025 Set/Reset DeadlinesCourt Filing
ORDER granting [37] Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint. Defendant's Answer or other Response due by 5/23/2025. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 4/10/2025. (lcrcl3)
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Memorandum in Opposition to Motion with OCR 38 Filed: 4/8/2025, Entered: 4/8/2025 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
Memorandum in opposition to re [37] Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Amended Complaint filed by AARON GREENSPAN. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(GREENSPAN, AARON)
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Extension of Time to with OCR 37 Filed: 4/7/2025, Entered: 4/7/2025 Extension of Time to
MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Berhane, Fithawi)
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Amended Complaint with OCR 36 Filed: 3/26/2025, Entered: 3/26/2025 Amended Complaint
AMENDED COMPLAINT against U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION filed by AARON GREENSPAN. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2, # (3) Exhibit 3, # (4) Exhibit 4, # (5) Exhibit 5, # (6) Exhibit 6, # (7) Exhibit 7, # (8) Exhibit 8, # (9) Exhibit 9, # (10) Exhibit 10, # (11) Exhibit 11, # (12) Exhibit 12, # (13) Exhibit 13, # (14) Exhibit 14, # (15) Exhibit 15)(GREENSPAN, AARON)
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Order on Motion for Leave to File with OCR 35 Filed: 3/25/2025, Entered: None Order on Motion for Leave to File
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Memorandum & Opinion with OCR 34 Filed: 3/25/2025, Entered: None Memorandum & Opinion
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Reply to opposition to Motion with OCR 33 Filed: 6/30/2024, Entered: 6/30/2024 Reply to opposition to Motion
REPLY to opposition to motion re [31] MOTION for Leave to File Amended and/or Supplemental Complaint filed by AARON GREENSPAN. (GREENSPAN, AARON)
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Memorandum in Opposition to Motion with OCR 32 Filed: 6/24/2024, Entered: 6/24/2024 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
Memorandum in opposition to re [31] Motion for Leave to File filed by U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Berhane, Fithawi)
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Leave to File Document with OCR 31 Filed: 6/10/2024, Entered: 6/10/2024 Leave to File Document
MOTION for Leave to File Amended and/or Supplemental Complaint by AARON GREENSPAN. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1: [Proposed] Second Amended Complaint)(GREENSPAN, AARON)
  • Attachment 1 Exhibit 1: [Proposed] Second Amended Complaint
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Joint Status Report with OCR 30 Filed: 8/30/2023, Entered: 8/30/2023 Joint Status Report
Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. (Berhane, Fithawi)
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Order with OCR 29 Filed: 7/31/2023, Entered: 7/31/2023 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER: The parties are ORDERED to file a Joint (not separate) Status Report within 30 days of the entry of this Order. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 07/28/2023. (lcrcl3)
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Status Report with OCR 28 Filed: 7/3/2023, Entered: None Status Report
STATUS REPORT by U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. (Berhane, Fithawi)
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Status Report with OCR 27 Filed: 6/20/2023, Entered: None Status Report
STATUS REPORT by U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Berhane, Fithawi)
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Status Report with OCR 26 Filed: 6/20/2023, Entered: None Status Report
STATUS REPORT of Plaintiff by AARON GREENSPAN. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(GREENSPAN, AARON)
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Answer to Amended Complaint with OCR 25 Filed: 6/15/2023, Entered: 6/15/2023 Answer to Amended Complaint
ANSWER to [24] Amended Complaint by U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.(Berhane, Fithawi)
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Amended Complaint with OCR 24 Filed: 6/1/2023, Entered: 6/1/2023 Amended Complaint
AMENDED COMPLAINT against U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION filed by AARON GREENSPAN. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1-26)(GREENSPAN, AARON)
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Order on Motion For Leave to File. with OCR 23 Filed: 6/1/2023, Entered: 6/1/2023 Order on Motion For Leave to File.Court Filing
ORDER granting Motion [20] for Leave to File Amended Complaint: Upon consideration of plaintiff's unopposed motion, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. The Amended Complaint [20-1] attached to the motion shall be filed this date. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 06/01/2023. (lcrcl3)
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MINUTE ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to file a further Joint Status Report by 06/20/2023. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 04/12/2023. (lcrcl3)
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Status report with OCR 22 Filed: 3/20/2023, Entered: 3/20/2023 Status report
Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. (Berhane, Fithawi)
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Substitution of Counsel with OCR 21 Filed: 2/15/2023, Entered: 2/15/2023 Substitution of Counsel
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Fithawi Berhane on behalf of U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Substituting for attorney Thomas W. Duffey (Berhane, Fithawi)
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Motion for Leave to File with OCR 20 Filed: 1/12/2023, Entered: 1/12/2023, Terminated: 6/1/2023 Motion for Leave to File
MOTION for Leave to File Amended and/or Supplemental Complaint by AARON GREENSPAN. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Proposed Amended Complaint, # (2) Text of Proposed Order)(GREENSPAN, AARON)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Order
MINUTE ORDER; Set/Reset Deadlines: The parties are hereby ORDERED to file a further joint status report by 03/20/2023. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 12/20/2022. (lcrcl3)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Order
MINUTE ORDER; Set/Reset Deadlines: The parties are hereby ORDERED to file a further joint status report by 03/20/2023. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 12/20/2022. (lcrcl3)
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Status report with OCR 19 Filed: 12/19/2022, Entered: 12/19/2022 Status report
Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. (Duffey, Thomas)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Order
MINUTE ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to file a further joint status report by 12/19/2022. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 09/29/2022. (lcrcl3)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Order on Motion to withdraw as attorney
Minute ORDER granting Motion [15] to Withdraw as Attorney: It is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to update the public docket to terminate Attorneys Joshua Loevy and Matthew Topic. Plaintiff will proceed pro se. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 09/29/2022. (lcrcl3)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 9/28/2022, Entered: 9/28/2022 Notice (other)
NOTICE of Non-Opposition to Withdrawal of Attorneys by AARON GREENSPAN (GREENSPAN, AARON)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Order on Motion for CM/ECF Password
MINUTE ORDER granting Motion [16] for CM/ECF Password: It is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED, and plaintiff Greenspan shall have leave to file in this matter via CM/ECF. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 09/27/2022. (lcrcl3) Modified on 9/28/2022 (lsj).
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Status report with OCR 17 Filed: 9/19/2022, Entered: 9/19/2022 Status report
STATUS REPORT Defendant's by U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. (Duffey, Thomas)
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Motion for CM/ECF Password with OCR 16 Filed: 9/19/2022, Entered: 9/19/2022, Terminated: 9/27/2022 Motion for CM/ECF Password
MOTION for CM/ECF Password by AARON GREENSPAN. (ztth)
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Motion to withdraw as attorney with OCR 15 Filed: 9/16/2022, Entered: 9/16/2022, Terminated: 9/29/2022 Motion to withdraw as attorney
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by AARON GREENSPAN. (Loevy, Joshua)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Order on Motion to withdraw as attorney
MINUTE ORDER denying Motion [14] to Withdraw as Attorney: Local Civil Rule 83.6(c) states that "a motion to withdraw an appearance shall be accompanied by a certificate of service listing the party's last known address, unless such address does not appear on the public docket, and stating that the attorney has served upon the party a copy of the motion and a notice advising the party to obtain other counsel, or if the party intends to conduct the case pro se or to object to the withdrawal, to so notify the Clerk in writing within seven days of service of the motion." In this case, plaintiff's address appears on the public docket, yet the certificate of service accompanying the motion only lists his email address. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is DENIED without prejudice to refiling with an amended certificate of service listing plaintiff's last known address. Plaintiff's time for notifying the Clerk if he wishes to proceed pro se or oppose the withdrawal will begin to run from the new date of service. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 09/14/2022. (lcrcl3)
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Blank  Filed: 7/28/2022, Entered: 7/28/2022 Notice of QC
NOTICE OF ERROR re [14] Motion to Withdraw as Attorney; emailed to matt@loevy.com, cc'd 6 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Please note the following for future filings; do not refile document, 2. DO NOT REFILE - Counsel is reminded signature must match login/password (zjf, )
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Notice of QC
NOTICE OF ERROR re [14] Motion to Withdraw as Attorney; emailed to matt@loevy.com, cc'd 6 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Please note the following for future filings; do not refile document, 2. DO NOT REFILE - Counsel is reminded signature must match login/password (zjf, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 Filed: 7/27/2022, Entered: 7/27/2022, Terminated: 9/14/2022 Motion to withdraw as attorney
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Corrected by AARON GREENSPAN. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1)(Topic, Matthew)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 7/27/2022, Entered: 7/27/2022, Terminated: 7/27/2022 Motion to withdraw as attorney
ENTERED IN ERROR..... MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by AARON GREENSPAN. (Loevy, Joshua) Modified on 7/29/2022; refiled as Docket Entry [14]. (znmw).
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Order on Motion to Vacate with OCR 12 Filed: 7/19/2022, Entered: 7/19/2022 Order on Motion to VacateCourt Filing
ORDER granting [10] Joint MOTION to Vacate [9] Order. Joint Status Report due by 9/19/2022. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 7/19/2022. (lcrcl3)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 7/18/2022, Entered: 7/18/2022 Status report
Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. (Duffey, Thomas)
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Motion to Vacate with OCR 10 Filed: 7/18/2022, Entered: 7/18/2022, Terminated: 7/19/2022 Motion to Vacate
Joint MOTION to Vacate [9] Order, Scheduling Order with proposed order by U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. (Duffey, Thomas)
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Order with OCR 9 Filed: 6/17/2022, Entered: 6/17/2022 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER: The government's Vaughn index and accompanying dispositive motion due in thirty days. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 6/17/2022. (lcrcl3)
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Answer to Complaint with OCR 8 Filed: 6/13/2022, Entered: 6/13/2022 Answer to Complaint
ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.(Duffey, Thomas)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 6/10/2022, Entered: 6/10/2022 Notice of Appearance
NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Duffey on behalf of U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (Duffey, Thomas)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 5/26/2022, Entered: 5/26/2022 Summons Returned Executed as to U.S. Attorney General
RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 05/12/2022. (Loevy, Joshua)
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Summons Returned Executed as to Federal Defendant with OCR 5 Filed: 5/26/2022, Entered: 5/26/2022 Summons Returned Executed as to Federal Defendant
RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION served on 5/11/2022 (Loevy, Joshua)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 4 Filed: 4/27/2022, Entered: 4/27/2022 Summons Issued Electronically as to AUSA
SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # (1) Notice and Consent)(znmg)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Case Assigned/Reassigned
Case Assigned to Judge Royce C. Lamberth. (znmg)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 4/26/2022, Entered: 4/26/2022 Notice of Appearance
NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Loevy on behalf of AARON GREENSPAN (Loevy, Joshua)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 4/26/2022, Entered: 4/26/2022 Notice of Appearance
NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Topic on behalf of AARON GREENSPAN (Topic, Matthew)
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Complaint with OCR 1 Filed: 4/26/2022, Entered: 4/26/2022 Complaint
COMPLAINT against U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-9197140) filed by AARON GREENSPAN. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Ex 1-12, # (2) Exhibit Ex 13-24, # (3) Civil Cover Sheet, # (4) Summons)(Topic, Matthew)
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