Case: Alibaba Group Holding Limited v. United States Department of Defense

Alibaba Group Holding Limited v. United States Department of Defense et al.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited v. United States Department of Defense et al.

COMPLAINT against Michael Cadenazzi, Stephen Feinberg, Pete Hegseth, United States Department of Defense Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-22129338.). Filed by Alibaba Group Holding Limited, Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc.. (Armbrust, Sheila) (Filed on 6/23/2026) Modified on 6/24/2026 (kmg, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Proposed Summons. (Armbrust, Sheila) (Filed on 6/23/2026) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Proposed Summons. (Armbrust, Sheila) (Filed on 6/23/2026) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Proposed Summons. (Armbrust, Sheila) (Filed on 6/23/2026) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Proposed Summons. (Armbrust, Sheila) (Filed on 6/23/2026) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Proposed Summons. (Armbrust, Sheila) (Filed on 6/23/2026) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Proposed Summons. (Armbrust, Sheila) (Filed on 6/23/2026) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Rule 7.1 Disclosures by Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited identifying Corporate Parent Alibaba Group Holding Limited, Other Affiliate Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc. for Alibaba Group Holding Limited. AND CERTIFICATION OF INTERESTED ENTITIES PURSUANT TO L.R. 3-15 (Armbrust, Sheila) (Filed on 6/23/2026) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-22130493.) filed by Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited. (Phillips, Carter) (Filed on 6/23/2026) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-22130694.) filed by Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited. (Clark, Jennifer) (Filed on 6/23/2026) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-22130713.) filed by Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited. (Eiswerth, Christopher) (Filed on 6/23/2026) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Case assigned to Judge Eumi K. Lee. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. (as, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/24/2026) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

Proposed Summons. (Armbrust, Sheila) (Filed on 6/24/2026) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

Electronic Filing Error

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Electronic filing error. Doe defendant groups (e.g., Does 1-100) are prohibited at case opening. Corrections completed by clerk to remove Doe party(ies) from the docket.Corrected by Clerk's Office. No further action is necessary. Re: 1 Complaint, filed by Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited. (kmg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/24/2026)

Electronic filing error. Only One Summons will be issued to All Defendants. You may attach an extra sheet for additional defendants. This filing will not be processed by the clerks office. Please re-file in its entirety. Re: 6 Proposed Summons filed by Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited, 7 Proposed Summons filed by Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited, 4 Proposed Summons filed by Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited, 3 Proposed Summons filed by Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited, 5 Proposed Summons filed by Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited, 2 Proposed Summons filed by Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited. (kmg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/24/2026)

Summons Issued as to Michael Cadenazzi, Stephen Feinberg, Pete Hegseth, United States Department of Defense, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (kmg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/25/2026) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 9/30/2026. Initial Case Management Conference set for 10/7/2026 01:30 PM in San Jose, - Videoconference Only. (kmg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/25/2026) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

CLERK'S NOTICE RESETTING INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND REQUIRING REGISTRATION. Initial Case Management Conference reset for 10/14/2026 at 01:30 PM. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom meeting. Case Management Statement remains due by 9/30/2026.Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who will be present at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at eklcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 10/13/2026 at 10:00 AM PT.Civ LR 77-3(d). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(lrt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/25/2026) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

ORDER granting 9 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to attorney Carter G. Phillips. Signed by Judge Eumi K. Lee. (lrt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/25/2026) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

ORDER granting 10 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to attorney Jennifer J. Clark. Signed by Judge Eumi K. Lee. (lrt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/25/2026) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

ORDER granting 11 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to attorney Christopher A. Eiswerth. Signed by Judge Eumi K. Lee. (lrt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/25/2026) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

Clerk's Notice AND Clerk's Notice Setting Zoom Hearing

Case Referred to Magistrate Judge for Discovery

CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi for Discovery. (chh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/26/2026)

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof filed by Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited. (Attachments: # 1 Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, # 2 [Proposed] Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause)(Armbrust, Sheila) (Filed on 6/30/2026) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

1 Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

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2 [Proposed] Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause

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Declaration of Sheila A.G. Armbrust in Support of 20 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof filed byAlibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K)(Related document(s) 20 ) (Armbrust, Sheila) (Filed on 6/30/2026) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

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3 Exhibit C

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4 Exhibit D

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5 Exhibit E

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6 Exhibit F

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7 Exhibit G

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8 Exhibit H

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9 Exhibit I

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10 Exhibit J

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11 Exhibit K

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Declaration of Eric C. Pelletier in Support of 20 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof filed byAlibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Related document(s) 20 ) (Armbrust, Sheila) (Filed on 6/30/2026) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

CLERK'S NOTICE SETTING ZOOM CONFERENCE. Zoom Conference set for 7/2/2026 at 02:00 PM PT before Judge Eumi K. Lee. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom meeting.Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who will be present at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at eklcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 7/2/2026 at 9:00AM PT.Civ LR 77-3(d). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(lrt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/1/2026) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

ORDER: The matter is set for a status conference regarding Plaintiff's 23 motion for temporary restraining order ("TRO") on 7/2/2026, at 2:00 p.m. PT, via Zoom conference. The parties are ORDERED to meet and confer regarding whether parties will stipulate to interim measures and converting the TRO to a motion for preliminary injunction, and a proposed briefing and hearing schedule. Entered by Judge Eumi K. Lee on 7/1/2026. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ekllc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/1/2026) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance filed by John Stephen Tagert on behalf of Michael Cadenazzi, Stephen Feinberg, Pete Hegseth, United States Department of Defense (Tagert, John) (Filed on 7/1/2026) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

Clerk's Notice AND Clerk's Notice Setting Zoom Hearing

Order

Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Kristina Wolfe on behalf of Michael Cadenazzi, Stephen Feinberg, Pete Hegseth, United States Department of Defense (Wolfe, Kristina) (Filed on 7/2/2026) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Eumi K. Lee: Status Conference re: 20 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction held.The Court ordered Parties to meet and confer and file a Joint Status Report by the end of the day on 7/3/2026. The Joint Status Report will indicate whether Parties have reached agreement on interim measures and/or a proposed briefing and hearing schedule. Absent agreement by Parties, the Court will set the following schedule as to the TRO:Opposition/Response to TRO due 7/6/2026 at 5pmReply due 7/9 at 12pmIn-person Hearing on TRO on 7/14 at 2pmThe Court proposed the following schedule as to the MPI:Opposition/Response to PI due 7/14Reply due 7/21Hearing to be set the week of Aug 3 or the week of Aug. 24.Parties may propose to further extend the briefing and/or hearing schedule for the MPI. Plaintiff Attorney: Christopher Eiswerth, Jennifer Clark, Carter Phillips. Defendant Attorney: Stephen Tagert, Kristina Wolfe. Total Time in Court: 23 minutes. Court Reporter: Ruth Levine Ekhaus. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (lrt, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 7/2/2026) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

1 - Terminate Hearings AND Status Conference

STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re 20 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof filed by Michael Cadenazzi, Stephen Feinberg, Pete Hegseth, United States Department of Defense. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tagert, John) (Filed on 7/3/2026) (Entered: 07/03/2026)

1 Proposed Order

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ORDER Granting 28 JOINT STIPULATION REGARDING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Defendants' Opposition due by 7/21/2026. Alibaba's Reply due by 8/4/2026. Signed by Judge Eumi K. Lee. (lrt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/5/2026) (Entered: 07/05/2026)

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on July 2, 2026 before Judge Eumi K. Lee by Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited, for Court Reporter Ruth Ekhaus. (Armbrust, Sheila) (Filed on 7/6/2026) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited re 1 Complaint, (Armbrust, Sheila) (Filed on 7/6/2026) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited re 21 Declaration in Support,, 20 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof, 22 Declaration in Support, (Armbrust, Sheila) (Filed on 7/6/2026) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

Transcript of Proceedings held on 07/02/2026, before Judge Eumi K. Lee. Court Reporter Ruth Levine Ekhaus, RMR, RDR, FCRR, CCG, CSR No. 12219, email/telephone number ruth_ekhaus@cand.uscourts.gov/(415)-336-5223. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. (Re 30 Transcript Order ) Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/9/2026. (Related documents(s) 30 ) (Ekhaus, Ruth) (Filed on 7/11/2026) (Entered: 07/11/2026)

OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 20 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof ) filed byMichael Cadenazzi, Stephen Feinberg, Pete Hegseth, United States Department of Defense. (Tagert, John) (Filed on 7/21/2026) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

NOTICE of Production of the Administrative Record by Michael Cadenazzi, Stephen Feinberg, Pete Hegseth, United States Department of Defense (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Tagert, John) (Filed on 7/30/2026) Modified on 8/3/2026 (anj, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/30/2026)

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ORDER: The Court sets the in-person hearing on Plaintiffs' 20 motion for preliminary injunction for 8/27/2026 at 1:30 p.m. Entered by Judge Eumi K. Lee on 8/4/2026. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ekllc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/4/2026) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

REPLY (re 20 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof ) filed byAlibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited. (Eiswerth, Christopher) (Filed on 8/4/2026) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

Declaration of Eric C. Pelletier in Support of 37 Reply to Opposition/Response, filed byAlibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited. (Related document(s) 37 ) (Eiswerth, Christopher) (Filed on 8/4/2026) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings

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Set Deadlines: Motion Hearing as to 20 Motion for Preliminary Injunction set for 8/27/2026 at 01:30 PM in San Jose, Courtroom 7, 4th Floor before Judge Eumi K. Lee. (lrt, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/4/2026)

STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISION pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-3.d filed byAlibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Related document(s) 20 ) (Eiswerth, Christopher) (Filed on 8/13/2026) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISION pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-3.d filed byAlibaba Group (U.S.) Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Limited. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Related document(s) 20 ) (Eiswerth, Christopher) (Filed on 8/20/2026) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Defendants' Responsive Pleading Deadline filed by Michael Cadenazzi, Stephen Feinberg, Pete Hegseth, United States Department of Defense. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tagert, John) (Filed on 8/21/2026) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Eumi K. Lee: Motion Hearing held on 8/27/2026 re 20 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Argument of counsel heard. Motion taken under submission. Order to issue. Plaintiff Attorney: Christopher Eiswerth, Sheila Armburst, Jennifer Clark. Defendant Attorney: John Tagert. Total Time in Court: 1:07. Court Reporter: Summer Fisher. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (lrt, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 8/27/2026) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

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