JENNER & BLOCK LLP v. THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE

Federal Civil Lawsuit District Of Columbia District Court, Case No. 1:22-cv-03599-TSC
District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan, presiding
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Parties
No Logo Jenner & Block, LLP, Plaintiff

Represented by Jenner & Block, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Kali N. Bracey +1 202 639 6871 kbracey@jenner.com
Space Michael T. Brody +1 312 222 9350 +1 312 527 0484 mbrody@jenner.com
Space Maria Gonzalez +1 312 840 7334 mgonzalez@jenner.com
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No Logo REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Jackson S. Nichols +1 202 466 4110 jnichols@cohenseglias.com
Attributes
Office Washington, DC
Filed 11/29/2022
Jury Demand None
Demand $8100000
Nature of Suit 190 - Contract: Other Contract Actions
Cause Section 28 U.S.C. § 1330 Breach of Contract
Jurisdiction Federal Question
Disposition
County 88888
Terminated
Origin 1
Reopened
Lead Case
Related Case
Other Court Case None
Defendant Custody Status
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 24 Filed: 6/26/2023, Entered: 6/26/2023 Notice of Appearance
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael T. Brody on behalf of JENNER & BLOCK LLP (Brody, Michael)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
MINUTE ORDER: Granting [23] Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Michael T. Brody is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter on behalf of Plaintiff. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 06/14/2023. (lcss)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 23 Filed: 6/13/2023, Entered: 6/13/2023, Terminated: 6/14/2023 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Michael T. Brody, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-10136555. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JENNER & BLOCK LLP. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Michael T. Brody, # (2) Certificate of Good Standing, # (3) Proposed Order)(Bracey, Kali)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Order on Motion to Withdraw
MINUTE ORDER: Plaintiff's [22] Motion for Leave to Withdraw Appearance is hereby GRANTED. David Jimenez-Ekman is terminated as counsel for Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 06/01/2023. (lcss)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 22 Filed: 5/31/2023, Entered: 5/31/2023, Terminated: 6/1/2023 Motion to Withdraw
MOTION to Withdraw [7] Notice of Appearance by JENNER & BLOCK LLP. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order)(Bracey, Kali)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 21 Filed: 4/14/2023, Entered: 4/14/2023 Reply to opposition to Motion
REPLY to opposition to motion re [16] MOTION to Dismiss filed by REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE. (Nichols, Jackson)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None ***Set/Reset Deadlines
Set/Reset Deadlines: Reply due by 4/14/2023. (tb)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply
MINUTE ORDER: Defendant's [20] Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time is hereby GRANTED. Defendant shall file a reply in support of its Motion to Dismiss by April 14, 2023. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 03/30/2023. (lcss)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 20 Filed: 3/29/2023, Entered: 3/29/2023, Terminated: 3/30/2023 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Opposition of Plaintiff to Motion to Dismiss filed by REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE. (Nichols, Jackson)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 3/24/2023, Entered: 3/24/2023 Response to motion
RESPONSE re [16] MOTION to Dismiss filed by JENNER & BLOCK LLP. (Jimenez-Ekman, David)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None ***Set/Reset Deadlines
Set/Reset Deadlines: Response due by 3/24/2023. (tb)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply
MINUTE ORDER: Plaintiff's [18] Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time is hereby GRANTED. Plaintiff shall respond to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss by March 24, 2023. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 03/16/2023. (lcss)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 3/15/2023, Entered: 3/15/2023, Terminated: 3/16/2023 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to [16] MOTION to Dismiss by JENNER & BLOCK LLP. (Jimenez-Ekman, David)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None ***Set/Reset Deadlines
Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to Dispositive Motion due by 3/17/2023. (tb)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None ***Set/Reset Deadlines
Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to Dispositive Motion due by 3/17/2023. (tb)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply
MINUTE ORDER: Plaintiff's unopposed [17] Motion for Extension of Time is hereby GRANTED. Plaintiff shall file its opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss by March 17, 2023. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 03/02/2023. (lcss)
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Legal Document 17 Filed: 3/1/2023, Entered: 3/1/2023, Terminated: 3/2/2023 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to [16] MOTION to Dismiss by JENNER & BLOCK LLP. (Bracey, Kali)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 2/21/2023, Entered: 2/21/2023 Motion to Dismiss
MOTION to Dismiss by REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE. (Attachments: # (1) Memorandum in Support, # (2) Text of Proposed Order)(Nichols, Jackson)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Notice of Error
NOTICE OF ERROR regarding [15] MOTION to Dismiss . The following error(s) need correction: Invalid attorney signature- signature on document must match PACER login. Please refile. (zjm)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 2/20/2023, Entered: 2/20/2023, Terminated: 4/17/2023 Motion to Dismiss
ENTERED IN ERROR.....MOTION to Dismiss by REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE. (Attachments: # (1) Memorandum in Support, # (2) Text of Proposed Order)(Nichols, Jackson) Modified on 2/21/2023 (zjm).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 Filed: 12/15/2022, Entered: 12/15/2022 Certificate of Clerk -1608(a)(3) -DHL
CERTIFICATE OF CLERK of mailing one copy of the summons and complaint, together with a translation of each into the official language of the foreign state on 12/15/2022, by DHL, to the agency or instrumentality of the foreign state, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1608(a)(3). (Attachment: # (1) Waybill) (zjm)
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Blank 13 Filed: 12/15/2022, Entered: 12/15/2022 Request of Clerk - 1608(a)(3) - DHL
REQUEST from JENNER & BLOCK LLP for the Clerk to effect service of one copy of the summons, complaint, and notice of suit, together with a translation of each into the official language of the foreign state, by DHL, to the head of the ministry of foreign affairs, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1608(a)(3). (See Docket Entry [12] to view document) (zjm)
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Legal Document 12 Filed: 12/14/2022, Entered: 12/14/2022 Affidavit Requesting Foreign Mailing
AFFIDAVIT REQUESTING FOREIGN MAILING by JENNER & BLOCK LLP. (Gonzalez, Maria)
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Legal Document 11 Filed: 12/14/2022, Entered: 12/14/2022 Notice (other)
NOTICE of Suit Under 28 U.S.C. § 1608(a) and 22 C.F.R. § 93.2 by JENNER & BLOCK LLP (Attachments: # (1) Schedule A)(Bracey, Kali)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 12/13/2022, Entered: 12/13/2022 Notice of Appearance
NOTICE of Appearance by Maria Gonzalez on behalf of JENNER & BLOCK LLP (Gonzalez, Maria)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 12/13/2022, Entered: 12/13/2022 Summons Issued Electronically
SUMMONS (1) Issued Electronically as to REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE. (Attachment: # (1) Notice and Consent)(zjm)
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Legal Document 8 Filed: 12/9/2022, Entered: 12/9/2022 Request for Summons to Issue
REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE re [1] Complaint filed by JENNER & BLOCK LLP. Related document: [1] Complaint filed by JENNER & BLOCK LLP.(Bracey, Kali)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 12/9/2022, Entered: 12/9/2022 Notice of Appearance
NOTICE of Appearance by David Jimenez-Ekman on behalf of JENNER & BLOCK LLP (Jimenez-Ekman, David)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Notice of QC- New Case
NOTICE OF ERROR re [6] Summons Issued Electronically; emailed to kbracey@jenner.com, cc'd 1 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Missing/incorrect summonses. Please submit using the event Request for Summons to issue., 2. Incorrect summons issued; resubmit summons for a foreign state under 28 USC 1608 (znmw, )
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
MINUTE ORDER granting the [5] Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Maria del Carmen Gonzalez is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter on behalf of Jenner & Block. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 12/2/2022. (lcss)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
MINUTE ORDER: granting the [4] Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. David Jimenez-Ekman is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter on behalf of Jenner & Block. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 12/2/2022. (lcss)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 12/1/2022, Entered: 12/1/2022 Summons Issued Electronically
ENTERED IN ERROR.....SUMMONS (1) Issued Electronically as to REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE. (Attachments: # (1) Notice and Consent)(zljn) Modified on 12/9/2022 (znmw).
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Case Assigned/Reassigned
Case Assigned to Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (zljn)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 11/30/2022, Entered: 11/30/2022, Terminated: 12/2/2022 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Maria del Carmen Gonzalez, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-9704441. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JENNER & BLOCK LLP. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration in Support, # (2) Proposed Order)(Bracey, Kali)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 4 Filed: 11/30/2022, Entered: 11/30/2022, Terminated: 12/2/2022 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- David Jimenez-Ekman, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-9704415. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JENNER & BLOCK LLP. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration in Support, # (2) Proposed Order)(Bracey, Kali)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 11/30/2022, Entered: 11/30/2022 Errata
ERRATA re LCvR 5.1(c) by JENNER & BLOCK LLP re [1] Complaint. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A)(Bracey, Kali)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Notice of QC- New Case
NOTICE OF ERROR re [1] Complaint; emailed to kbracey@jenner.com, cc'd 1 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Noncompliance with LCvR 5.1(c). Please file an errata correcting the initiating pleading to include the name & full residence address of each party using the event Errata., 2. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (zljn, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 11/29/2022, Entered: 11/29/2022 LCvR 26.1 Certificate of Disclosure - Corporate Affiliations/Financial Interests
LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by JENNER & BLOCK LLP (Bracey, Kali)
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Legal Document 1 Filed: 11/29/2022, Entered: 11/29/2022 Complaint
COMPLAINT against THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-9700999) filed by JENNER & BLOCK LLP. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Civil Cover Sheet, # (3) Summons)(Bracey, Kali)
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