Texas Northern District Court
Judge:Brantley Starr
Case #: 3:24-cv-03259
Nature of Suit899 Other Statutes - Administrative Procedure Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause05:551 Administrative Procedure Act
Case Filed:Dec 27, 2024
Last checked: Saturday Dec 28, 2024 1:54 AM CST
Defendant
Internal Revenue Service
Defendant
United States Department of the Treasury
Defendant
United States of America
Prerak Shah United States Attorney 1100 Commerce St. Suite 300
Dallas, TX 75242
Defendant
Janet Yellen
U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20220
Plaintiff
Blockchain Association
Represented By
Craig Michael Warner
Duane Morris LLP
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Lucas C Wohlford
Duane Morris, LLP
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Jason Everett Boatright
Duane Morris LLP
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Roger C Diseker
Duane Morris LLP
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Randy D Gordon
Duane Morris LLP
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Joseph M Cox
Duane Morris LLP
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Plaintiff
Defi Education Fund
Represented By
Craig Michael Warner
Duane Morris LLP
contact info
Lucas C Wohlford
Duane Morris, LLP
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Jason Everett Boatright
Duane Morris LLP
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Roger C Diseker
Duane Morris LLP
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Randy D Gordon
Duane Morris LLP
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Joseph M Cox
Duane Morris LLP
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Plaintiff
Texas Blockchain Council
Represented By
Craig Michael Warner
Duane Morris LLP
contact info
Lucas C Wohlford
Duane Morris, LLP
contact info
Jason Everett Boatright
Duane Morris LLP
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Roger C Diseker
Duane Morris LLP
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Randy D Gordon
Duane Morris LLP
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Joseph M Cox
Duane Morris LLP
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Docket last updated: 8 hours ago
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
16 16 order Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Tue 12/31 9:52 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting10 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Steven Marcus. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 12/31/2024) (chmb)
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15 15 order Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Tue 12/31 9:51 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting9 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Christopher P. Bowers. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 12/31/2024) (chmb)
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14 14 order Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Tue 12/31 9:50 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting8 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Alexander C. Drylewski. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 12/31/2024) (chmb)
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13 13 order Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Tue 12/31 9:49 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting7 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Hanaa Khan. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 12/31/2024) (chmb)
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12 12 order Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Tue 12/31 9:48 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting6 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Parker Rider-Longmaid. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 12/31/2024) (chmb)
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11 11 order Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Tue 12/31 9:47 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting5 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Shay Dvoretzky. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 12/31/2024) (chmb)
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10 10 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice Tue 12/31 8:37 AM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15156664) filed by Defi Education Fund, Blockchain Association, Texas Blockchain Council Attorney Steven Marcus added to party Defi Education Fund(pty:pla), Attorney Steven Marcus added to party Blockchain Association(pty:pla), Attorney Steven Marcus added to party Texas Blockchain Council (pty:pla) (Marcus, Steven)
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9 9 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice Tue 12/31 8:25 AM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15156620) filed by Defi Education Fund, Blockchain Association, Texas Blockchain Council Attorney Christopher P. Bowers added to party Defi Education Fund(pty:pla), Attorney Christopher P. Bowers added to party Blockchain Association(pty:pla), Attorney Christopher P. Bowers added to party Texas Blockchain Council (pty:pla) (Bowers, Christopher)
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Monday, December 30, 2024
8 8 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice Mon 12/30 2:49 PM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15155594) filed by Defi Education Fund, Blockchain Association, Texas Blockchain Council Attorney Alex Drylewski added to party Defi Education Fund(pty:pla), Attorney Alex Drylewski added to party Blockchain Association(pty:pla), Attorney Alex Drylewski added to party Texas Blockchain Council (pty:pla) (Drylewski, Alex)
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7 7 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice Mon 12/30 2:03 PM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15155316) filed by Defi Education Fund, Blockchain Association, Texas Blockchain Council Attorney Hanaa Khan added to party Defi Education Fund(pty:pla), Attorney Hanaa Khan added to party Blockchain Association(pty:pla), Attorney Hanaa Khan added to party Texas Blockchain Council (pty:pla) (Khan, Hanaa)
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6 6 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice Mon 12/30 1:40 PM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15155176) filed by Defi Education Fund, Blockchain Association, Texas Blockchain Council Attorney Parker Andrew Rider-Longmaid added to party Defi Education Fund(pty:pla), Attorney Parker Andrew Rider-Longmaid added to party Blockchain Association(pty:pla), Attorney Parker Andrew Rider-Longmaid added to party Texas Blockchain Council (pty:pla) (Rider-Longmaid, Parker)
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5 5 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice Mon 12/30 1:36 PM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15155137) filed by Defi Education Fund, Blockchain Association, Texas Blockchain Council Attorney Shay Dvoretzky added to party Defi Education Fund(pty:pla), Attorney Shay Dvoretzky added to party Blockchain Association(pty:pla), Attorney Shay Dvoretzky added to party Texas Blockchain Council (pty:pla) (Dvoretzky, Shay)
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4 4 service Summons Issued Mon 12/30 11:31 AM
Summons Issued as to Internal Revenue Service, United States Department of the Treasury, United States of America, Janet Yellen. (agc)
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Friday, December 27, 2024
3 3 qcref Starr Mon 12/30 11:21 AM
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Toliver). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (agc)
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2 2 misc Certificate Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement Fri 12/27 9:20 PM
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Defi Education Fund, Blockchain Association, Texas Blockchain Council. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Gordon, Randy)
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1 1 42 pgs cmp Complaint Fri 12/27 9:18 PM
COMPLAINT against Internal Revenue Service, United States Department of the Treasury, United States of America, Janet Yellen filed by Texas Blockchain Council, Blockchain Association, Defi Education Fund. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number BTXNDC-15153244) Clerk to issue summonses for federal and non-federal defendants. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the[LINK:Judges Copy Requirements] and[LINK:Judge Specific Requirements] is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here:[LINK:Attorney Information - Bar Membership] . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Gordon, Randy)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) 1 - BA Comment Letter,
Att: 2 Exhibit(s) 2 - DEF Comment Letter,
Att: 3 Exhibit(s) 3 - BA Paperwork Reduction Act Letter,
Att: 4 Exhibit(s) 4 - DEF Paperwork Reduction Act Letter,
Att: 5 Exhibit(s) 5 - Joint Second Paperwork Reduction Act Letter,
Att: 6 Cover Sheet Cover Sheet