Securities and Exchange Commission v. Nationwide Automated Systems Inc et al
Plaintiff: Securities and Exchange Commission
Defendant: Joel Gillis, Oasis Studio Rentals #3 LLC, Nationwide Automated Systems Inc, Edward Wishner, Oasis Studio Rentals #2 LLC and Oasis Studio Rentals LLC
Petitioner: Robert Nairn and Piruz Khorvash
Interested Party: Michael Beresford, Barbara Ortwein, H. Gilbert Jones, Hattie Beresford, Carol Van Horst, John Walter Madison, Hilton Worldwide, Inc. and Harvey R. Ganz
Undetermined: William Hoffman and Creditors
Other: ALEJANDRO "ALEX" TREJO
Case Number: 2:2014cv07249
Filed: September 17, 2014
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Frederick F Mumm
Referring Judge: S James Otero
Nature of Suit: Securities/Commodities
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 77
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 26, 2019 Filing 337 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for (A) Resolving Disputed Claim and Approving Proposed Allowed Claim Amounts; (B) Approving Proposed Distribution Plan; and (C) Authorizing Receiver to Make Interim Distributions filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 4/29/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order, #3 Proof of Service) (Fates, Edward)
March 22, 2019 Filing 336 NOTICE OF MOTION re APPLICATION for Hearing Seventeenth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #334 , APPLICATION for Hearing Seventeenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #335 filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 4/29/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Fates, Edward)
March 22, 2019 Filing 335 APPLICATION for Hearing Seventeenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 4/29/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
March 22, 2019 Filing 334 APPLICATION for Hearing Seventeenth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 4/29/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
March 22, 2019 Filing 333 STATUS REPORT Receiver's Eighteenth Interim Report and Recommendations filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
February 26, 2019 Filing 332 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge S. James Otero. The Court finds the following motions suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacates the hearing on the MOTION for Order for Approval of Sale of ATM Business filed by Receiver William Hoffman [ECF #328] and the MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement Agreement with Howard Markowtiz filed by Receiver William Hoffman. [ECF No. 329]., set for hearing on March 4, 2019. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b). No appearance is required. The briefing schedule remains as set by Local Rule. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
February 6, 2019 Filing 331 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement Agreement with Howard Markowtiz #329 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
February 6, 2019 Filing 330 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Sale of ATM Business #328 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
February 4, 2019 Filing 329 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement Agreement with Howard Markowtiz filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 3/4/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
February 1, 2019 Filing 328 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Sale of ATM Business filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 3/4/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla (with Exhibit A), #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
January 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 327 ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT VALDEZ AND RELATED PARTIES #323 by Judge S. James Otero: 1. The Receiver's Motion is granted. 2. The Settlement Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla in support of the Motion, is approved. (lc)
January 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 326 ORDER APPROVING SIXTEENTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF ALLEN MATKINS LECK GAMBLE MALLORY and NATSIS LLP, GENERAL COUNSEL TO THE RECEIVER, FOR PAYMENT OF FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF #319 by Judge S. James Otero: Allen Matkins' fees and costs for the Fifteenth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $97,976.55 and $5,522.01, respectively. Receiver is authorized and directed to pay Allen Matkins $73,533.24 in fees and $5,522.01 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, which amounts reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (lc)
January 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 325 ORDER APPROVING SIXTEENTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF THE RECEIVER, WILLIAM HOFFMAN OF TRIGILD, INC., FOR PAYMENT OF FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES #318 by Judge S. James Otero: Receiver's fees and costs for the Fifteenth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $226,174.50 and $2,262.94, respectively. Receiver is authorized and directed to pay himself $180,939.60 in fees and $2,262.94 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, which amounts reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (lc)
January 14, 2019 Filing 324 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement Agreement with Robert Valdez #323 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
December 28, 2018 Filing 323 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement Agreement with Robert Valdez filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 1/28/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla (with Exhibit 1), #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
December 26, 2018 Filing 322 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to APPLICATION for Hearing Sixteenth Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #318 , APPLICATION for Hearing Sixteenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #319 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
December 26, 2018 Filing 321 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Receiver Exhibit (non-trial) #317 . The following error(s) was/were found: Title page is missing. Other error(s) with document(s): MISSING LR-11-3/8 required filer, attorney, court and case information. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (lc)
December 21, 2018 Filing 320 NOTICE OF MOTION re APPLICATION for Hearing Sixteenth Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #318 , APPLICATION for Hearing Sixteenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #319 filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 1/28/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Fates, Edward)
December 21, 2018 Filing 319 APPLICATION for Hearing Sixteenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 1/28/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
December 21, 2018 Filing 318 APPLICATION for Hearing Sixteenth Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 1/28/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
December 21, 2018 Filing 317 EXHIBIT Filed filed by Receiver William Hoffman. as to Status Report #316 . (Fates, Edward)
December 21, 2018 Filing 316 STATUS REPORT Receiver's Seventeenth Interim Report and Recommendations filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
November 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 315 ORDER APPROVING FIFTEENTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF ALLEN MATKINS LECK GAMBLEMALLORY & NATSIS LLP, GENERAL COUNSEL TO THE RECEIVER, FOR PAYMENT OFFEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES #301 by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
November 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 314 ORDER APPROVING FIFTEENTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF THE RECEIVER, WILLIAM HOFFMAN OF TRIGILD, INC., FOR PAYMENT OF FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES #300 by Judge S. James Otero: Receiver's fees and costs for theFifteenth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $301,928.25 and $3,355.93, respectively. Receiver is authorized and directed to pay himself $241,542.60 in fees and $3,355.93 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, which amounts reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (lc)
November 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 313 ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CORY N. SLATER #307 by Judge S. James Otero: (lc)
November 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 312 ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SEAN SULLIVAN AND RELATED PARTIES #304 by Judge S. Ja mes Otero (lc)
November 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 311 ORDER APPROVING FINAL FEE APPLICATION OF MCGRAIL & BENSINGER LLP, LOCALCOUNSEL IN NEW YORK TO THE RECEIVER, FOR PAYMENT OF FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OFEXPENSE #303 Judge S. James Otero:McGrail's fees and costs are allowed andapproved, on a final basis, in the amounts of $44,247 and $1,196.93, respectively. Receiver is authorized and directed to pay McGrail (i) $5,835.40 (20%) in fees that were voluntarily held back for the period from November 10,2017 through March 31, 2018, and (ii) $15,070 in fees and $35 in expenses for the period of April 1, 2018 through August 31, 2018, for atotal payment of $20,940.40. (lc)
November 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 310 ORDER APPROVING FOURTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF DUFFY KRUSPODIN, LLP,CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT TO THE RECEIVER, FOR PAYMENT OF FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES #302 by Judge S. James Otero: Duffy's fees for the Fourth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amount of $16,412.13. The Receiver is authorized and directed to pay Duffy $13,129.70 in fees from assets of the receivership estate, which amountsreflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees. (lc)
November 16, 2018 Filing 309 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge S. James Otero. The Court finds the following motions suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacates the hearing on APPLICATION for Hearing Fifteenth Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. [ECF #300], the APPLICATION for Hearing Fifteenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman [ECF #301], the APPLICATION for Hearing Fourth Interim Fee Application of Duffy Kruspodin, LLP, Certified Public Accountant to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense filed by Receiver William Hoffman. [ECF #302], the APPLICATION for Hearing Final Fee Application of McGrail & Bensinger LLP, Local Counsel in New York to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. [ECF #303] and the MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement Agreement with Sean Sullivan and Related Parties filed by Receiver William Hoffman. [ECF #304], set for November 26, 2018. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b). No appearance is required. The briefing schedule remains as set by Local Rule. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
November 15, 2018 Filing 308 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Settlement with Cory N. Slater #307 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
November 14, 2018 Filing 307 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Settlement with Cory N. Slater filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 12/10/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
November 5, 2018 Filing 306 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement Agreement with Sean Sullivan and Related Parties #304 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
November 5, 2018 Filing 305 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to APPLICATION for Hearing Fifteenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #301 , APPLICATION for Hearing Fourth Interim Fee Application of Duffy Kruspodin, LLP, Certified Public Accountant to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #302 , APPLICATION for Hearing Final Fee Application of McGrail & Bensinger LLP, Local Counsel in New York to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #303 , APPLICATION for Hearing Fifteenth Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #300 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
October 26, 2018 Filing 304 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement Agreement with Sean Sullivan and Related Parties filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 11/26/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
October 24, 2018 Filing 303 APPLICATION for Hearing Final Fee Application of McGrail & Bensinger LLP, Local Counsel in New York to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 11/26/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
October 24, 2018 Filing 302 APPLICATION for Hearing Fourth Interim Fee Application of Duffy Kruspodin, LLP, Certified Public Accountant to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 11/26/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
October 24, 2018 Filing 301 APPLICATION for Hearing Fifteenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 11/26/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
October 24, 2018 Filing 300 APPLICATION for Hearing Fifteenth Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 11/26/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
October 3, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 299 ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF RECEIVER'S CLAIMS AGAINST CITY NATIONAL BANK, MARK SOFFA, BRIAN FITZWILLIAM AND BETTY SALEH FITZWILLIAM by Judge S. James Otero: The Receiver's Motion is granted. 2. The Settlement Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 2 tothe Declaration of Michael R. Newhouse in support of the Motion, is approved. #285 (yl)
October 3, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 298 ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CAROLE BOLOTIN by Judge S. James Otero: The Receiver's Motion is granted. The Settlement Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A to the Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla in support of the Motion, is approved. granting #287 (yl)
September 11, 2018 Filing 297 NOTICE of Decision: In the State Court Class and Individual Actions Preliminarily Approving Settlement and Providing for Notice; Declaration of David N. Bigelow filed by Special Counsel for Receiver William Hoffman. (Bigelow, David)
August 30, 2018 Filing 296 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge S. James Otero. The Court finds the following motions suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacates the hearing on the MOTION for approval of settlement agreement with Carole Bolotin filed by Receiver, William J. Hoffman [ECF #285] and the MOTION for approval of settment of receivers claims against City National Bank, Mark Soffa, Brian Fitzwilliam and Bett Saleh Fitzwilliam filed by Special Receiver, William J. Hoffman [ECF # 287], set for September 10, 2018. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b). No appearance is required. The briefing schedule remains as set by Local Rule. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
August 28, 2018 Filing 295 STATUS REPORT Receiver's Sixteenth Interim Report and Recommendations filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
August 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 294 ORDER APPROVING FIRST AND FINAL FEE APPLICATION OF DAMIAN and VALORI, LLP, LOCAL COUNSEL IN FLORIDA TO THE RECEIVER, FOR PAYMENT OF FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES #281 by Judge S. James Otero: Damian and Valori, LLP's fees and costs for the Application Period are allowed and approved, on a final basis, in the amounts of $9,157.50 and $1,840.38, respectively. The Receiver is authorized and directed to pay Damian and Valori, LLP $9,157.50 in fees and $1,840.38 in costs from assets of the receivership estate. (lc)
August 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 293 ORDER APPROVING FIRST INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF MCGRAIL and BENSINGER LLP, LOCAL COUNSEL IN NEW YORK TO THE RECEIVER, FOR PAYMENT OF FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES #280 by Judge S. James Otero: McGrail's fees and costs for the First Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $29,177 and $1,161.93, respectively. The Receiver is authorized and directed to pay McGrail $23,341.60 in fees and $1,161.93 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, which amounts reflect an interim payment of 80% of theallowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (lc)
August 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 292 ORDER APPROVING FOURTEENTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF ALLEN MATKINS LECK GAMBLEMALLORY and NATSIS LLP,GENERAL COUNSEL TO THERECEIVER, FOR PAYMENT OFFEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES #279 by Judge S. James Otero: Allen Matkins' fees and costs for the Fourteenth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $214,990.65 and $25,513.01, respectively.The Receiver is authorized and directed to pay Allen Matkins $171,992.52 in fees and $25,513.01 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, which amounts reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (lc)
August 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 291 ORDER APPROVING FOURTEENTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF THE RECEIVER, WILLIAM HOFFMAN OF TRIGILD, INC., FOR PAYMENT OF FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES #278 by Judge S. James Otero: The Receiver's fees and costs for the Fourteenth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $200,878 and $14,925.82, respectively. The Receiver is authorized and directed to pay himself $160,702.40 in fees and $14,925.82 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, which amounts reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (lc)
August 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 290 ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT A. KELLER, JR. #277 by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
August 15, 2018 Filing 289 SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge S. James Otero. The Court finds the following motions suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacates the hearing on the MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement Agreement with Robert A. Keller, Jr. filed by Receiver William Hoffman. [ECF #227], the APPLICATION for Hearing Fourteenth Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman [ [ECF #278], the APPLICATION for Hearing Fourteenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman [ECF #279], the APPLICATION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of McGrail & Bensinger LLP, Local Counsel in New York to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. [ECF #280], and the APPLICATION for Hearing First and Final Fee Application of Damian & Valori LLP, Local Counsel in Florida to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. [ECF #281], set for August 20, 2018. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b). No appearance is required. The briefing schedule remains as set by Local Rule. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
August 6, 2018 Filing 288 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Of Receiver's Claims Against City National Bank, Mark Soffa, Brian Fitzwilliam and Betty Saleh Fitzwilliam Memorandum of Points and Authorities #287 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
August 2, 2018 Filing 287 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Of Receiver's Claims Against City National Bank, Mark Soffa, Brian Fitzwilliam and Betty Saleh Fitzwilliam Memorandum of Points and Authorities filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 9/10/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of William J. Hoffman in Support of Motion for Approval of Settlement of Receiver's Claims Against City National Bank, Mark Soffa, Brian Fitzwilliam and Betty Saleh Fitzwilliam, #2 Declaration of Michael R. Newhouse in Support of Motion for Approval of Settlement of Receiver's Claims Against City National Bank, Mark Soffa, Brian Fitzwilliam and Betty Saleh Fitzwilliam, #3 Proposed Order Approving Settlement of Receiver's Claims Against City National Bank, Mark Soffa, Brian Fitzwilliam and Betty Saleh Fitzwilliam) (Attorney David N Bigelow added to party William Hoffman(pty:rc)) (Bigelow, David)
August 2, 2018 Filing 286 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement Agreement With Carole Bolotin #285 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
August 1, 2018 Filing 285 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement Agreement With Carole Bolotin filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 9/10/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
July 24, 2018 Filing 284 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to APPLICATION for Hearing Fourteenth Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #278 , APPLICATION for Hearing First and Final Fee Application of Damian & Valori LLP, Local Counsel in Florida to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #281 , APPLICATION for Hearing Fourteenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #279 , APPLICATION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of McGrail & Bensinger LLP, Local Counsel in New York to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #280 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
July 24, 2018 Filing 283 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement Agreement with Robert A. Keller, Jr. #277 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
July 19, 2018 Filing 282 NOTICE OF MOTION re APPLICATION for Hearing Fourteenth Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #278 , APPLICATION for Hearing First and Final Fee Application of Damian & Valori LLP, Local Counsel in Florida to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #281 , APPLICATION for Hearing Fourteenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #279 , APPLICATION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of McGrail & Bensinger LLP, Local Counsel in New York to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #280 filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 8/20/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Fates, Edward)
July 19, 2018 Filing 281 APPLICATION for Hearing First and Final Fee Application of Damian & Valori LLP, Local Counsel in Florida to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 8/20/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
July 19, 2018 Filing 280 APPLICATION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of McGrail & Bensinger LLP, Local Counsel in New York to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 8/20/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
July 19, 2018 Filing 279 APPLICATION for Hearing Fourteenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 8/20/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
July 19, 2018 Filing 278 APPLICATION for Hearing Fourteenth Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 8/20/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
July 18, 2018 Filing 277 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement Agreement with Robert A. Keller, Jr. filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 8/20/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
June 1, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 276 ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT WITH RAMIN SHAFAIE AND THUAN PHAM #272 by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
June 1, 2018 Filing 275 STATUS REPORT Receiver's Fifteenth Interim Report and Recommendations filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
May 25, 2018 Filing 274 The Court finds the following motion suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacates the MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Ramin Shafaie and Thuan Pham filed by Receiver William Hoffman [ecf #272], set for hearing on June 4, 2018. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b). No appearance is required. The briefing schedule remains as set by Local Rule. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
May 7, 2018 Filing 273 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Ramin Shafaie and Thuan Pham #272 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
May 3, 2018 Filing 272 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Ramin Shafaie and Thuan Pham filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 6/4/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
April 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 271 ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT WITH JOEL AND BARBARA ROBBINS by Judge S. James Otero. Good cause appearing therefor, hereby orders as follows: 1. The Receiver's Motion #262 is granted; and 2. The Settlement Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A to the Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla in support of the Motion, is approved. (smo)
April 16, 2018 Filing 270 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge S. James Otero :ORDER GRANTING RECEIVER'S THIRTEENTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION #263 ; GRANTING RECEIVER'S COUNSEL'S THIRTEENTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION #264 .(1) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman's fees and costs for the Thirteenth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $158,642.50 and $3,113.38 respectively. (2) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay himself $126,914.00 in fees and $3,113.38 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, the amounts of which reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs.(3) It is ORDERED that Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP's fees andcosts for the Thirteenth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $223,920.90 and $34,142.83, respectively.(4) It is ORDERED that Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP $179,136.72 in fees and$34,142.83 in costs, the amounts of which reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (lc)
April 11, 2018 Filing 269 The Court finds the following motions suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacates the MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Joel and Barbara Robbins filed by Receiver William Hoffman [ECF #262], APPLICATION for Hearing Thirteenth Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman [ECF #263], and the APPLICATION for Hearing Thirteenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. [ECF #264], set for hearing on April 16, 2018. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b). No appearance is required. The briefing schedule remains as set by Local Rule. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
March 28, 2018 Filing 268 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Joel and Barbara Robbins #262 Re Non-Receipt Of Opposition To Motion filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Hsu, Tim)
March 23, 2018 Filing 267 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to APPLICATION for Hearing Thirteenth Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #263 , APPLICATION for Hearing Thirteenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #264 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
March 23, 2018 Filing 266 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Joel and Barbara Robbins #262 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
March 15, 2018 Filing 265 NOTICE OF MOTION re APPLICATION for Hearing Thirteenth Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #263 , APPLICATION for Hearing Thirteenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #264 filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 4/16/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Fates, Edward)
March 15, 2018 Filing 264 APPLICATION for Hearing Thirteenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 4/16/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
March 15, 2018 Filing 263 APPLICATION for Hearing Thirteenth Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 4/16/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
March 13, 2018 Filing 262 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Joel and Barbara Robbins filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 4/16/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
February 14, 2018 Filing 261 STATUS REPORT Receiver's Fourteenth Interim Report and Recommendations filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
February 12, 2018 Filing 260 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge S. James Otero: ORDER GRANTING RECEIVER'S TWELFTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION #249 ; GRANTING RECEIVER'S COUNSEL'S TWELFTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION #250 .(1) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman's fees and costs for the Twelfth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $167,927.25 and $6,439.58 respectively. (2) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay himself $134,341.80 in fees and $6,439.58 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, the amounts of which reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (3) It is ORDERED that Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP's fees andcosts for the Twelfth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interimbasis, in the amounts of $182,921.40 and $26,608.39, respectively. (4) It is ORDERED that Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to payAllen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP $146,337.12 in fees and$26,608.39 in costs, the amounts of which reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (lc)
February 7, 2018 Filing 259 AMENDED SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge S. James Otero. The Court finds the following motions suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacates the APPLICATION for Hearing Twelfth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. [ECF #249] and the APPLICATION for Hearing Twelfth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman [ECF # 250]., set for hearing on February 12, 2018. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b). No appearance is required. The briefing schedule remains as set by Local Rule. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
February 7, 2018 Filing 258 The Court finds the following motions suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacates the APPLICATION for Hearing Twelfth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. [ECF #249] and the Renewed NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Procedures for the Administration of Investor and Creditor Claims against the Receivership Estate filed by Receiver William Hoffman [ECF # 247]., set for hearing on February 12, 2018. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b). No appearance is required. The briefing schedule remains as set by Local Rule. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
February 6, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 257 ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT WITH ANITA AND MORT GREEN #248 by Judge S. James Otero. The Court hereby orders as follows: 1. The Receiver's Motion is granted. 2. The Settlement Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A to the Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla in support of the Motion, is approved. (lom)
February 6, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 256 ORDER APPROVING PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF INVESTOR AND CREDITOR CLAIMSAGAINST THE RECEIVERSHIP ESTATE #247 by Judge S. James Otero. The Court hereby orders as follows: 1. The Receiver's Motion is granted. 2. The claim procedures proposed in the Motion for the administration of investor and creditor claims against the receivership estate are hereby approved. (lom)
January 11, 2018 Filing 255 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Receiver's Notice of Motion, #251 . The following error(s) was/were found: This Notice of Motion event is used only when filer files a Motion only and without a notice of motion and fails to set a hearing. Filer has used this notice of motion event and has linked to 2 pending applications no. 249, 250 both of which are already set on Judge's motion calendar for 2/12/18 10:00, and has thus created 2 extra duplicative hearings on calendar. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (lc)
January 11, 2018 Filing 254 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to APPLICATION for Hearing Twelfth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #249 , APPLICATION for Hearing Twelfth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #250 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
January 11, 2018 Filing 253 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Anita and Mort Green #248 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
January 11, 2018 Filing 252 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to Renewed NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Procedures for the Administration of Investor and Creditor Claims against the Receivership Estate #247 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
January 10, 2018 Filing 251 NOTICE OF MOTION re APPLICATION for Hearing Twelfth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #249 , APPLICATION for Hearing Twelfth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #250 filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 2/12/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Fates, Edward)
January 10, 2018 Filing 250 APPLICATION for Hearing Twelfth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 2/12/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
January 10, 2018 Filing 249 APPLICATION for Hearing Twelfth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 2/12/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
January 9, 2018 Filing 248 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Anita and Mort Green filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 2/12/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
January 9, 2018 Filing 247 Renewed NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Procedures for the Administration of Investor and Creditor Claims against the Receivership Estate filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 2/12/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
December 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 246 ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT WITH NICHOLAS D CLELAND. THE 1/8/17 HEARING IS HEREBY VACATED #244 by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
December 6, 2017 Filing 245 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Nicholas D. Cleland #244 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
December 6, 2017 Filing 244 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Nicholas D. Cleland filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 1/8/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
December 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 243 ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF INVESTOR AND CREDITOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE RECEIVERSHIP ESTATE #239 by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
November 30, 2017 Filing 242 SCHEDULING NOTICE OF ADVANCING TIME OF HEARING by Judge S. James Otero re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Procedures for the Administration of Investor and Creditor Claims against the Receivership Estate #239 . The Court advances the time of the hearing on said motion from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on 12/4/2017 before Judge S. James Otero. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
November 28, 2017 Filing 241 STATUS REPORT Receiver's Thirteenth Interim Report and Recommendations filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
November 14, 2017 Filing 240 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Procedures for the Administration of Investor and Creditor Claims against the Receivership Estate #239 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
October 31, 2017 Filing 239 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Procedures for the Administration of Investor and Creditor Claims against the Receivership Estate filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 12/4/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
October 10, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 238 MINUTES (in chambers): ORDER GRANTING RECEIVER'S ELEVENTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION #229 ; GRANTING RECEIVER'S COUNSEL'S ELEVENTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION #230 ; GRANTING RECEIVER'S TAX ACCOUNTANT'S THIRD INTERIM FEE APPLICATION #231 by Judge S. James Otero. For the foregoing reasons, the Court GRANTS the Applications, and accordingly rules as follows: (1) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman's fees and costs for the Eleventh Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $215,181.50 and $7,665.15 respectively. (2) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay himself $172,145.20 in fees and $7,665.15 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, the amounts of which reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (3) It is ORDERED that Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP's fees and costs for the Eleventh Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $152,366.40 and $18,469.33, respectively. (4) It is ORDERED that Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP $121,893.12 in fees and $18,469.33 in costs, the amounts of which reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (5) It is ORDERED that Duffy, Kruspodin & Company, LLP's fees incurred between September 1, 2016 and May 15, 2017 are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amount of $13,011.47. (6) It is ORDERED that Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay Duffy, Kruspodin & Company, LLP $10,409.18 in fees from assets of the receivership estate, which amount reflects an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees. IT IS SO ORDERED. (lom)
October 5, 2017 Filing 237 The Court finds the following motions suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacates the APPLICATION for Hearing Eleventh Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman [ECF #229], the APPLICATION for Hearing Eleventh Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman [ECF #230], and the APPLICATION for Hearing Third Interim Fee Application of Duffy, Kruspodin & Company, LLP, Tax Accountant to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman., set for hearing on October 16, 2017. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b). No appearance is required. The briefing schedule remains as set by Local Rule. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
September 22, 2017 Filing 236 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to APPLICATION for Hearing Eleventh Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #229 , APPLICATION for Hearing Eleventh Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #230 , APPLICATION for Hearing Third Interim Fee Application of Duffy, Kruspodin & Company, LLP, Tax Accountant to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #231 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
September 12, 2017 Filing 235 Notice of Electronic Filing re Order on Motion for Order #234 e-mailed to verdries@lbbslaw.com bounced due to 550 5.1.1 RESOLVER.ADR.RecipNotFound; not found. The primary e-mail address associated with the attorney record has been deleted. Pursuant to Local Rules it is the attorneys obligation to maintain all personal contact information including e-mail address in the CM/ECF system. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ew) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
September 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 234 ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT WITH EMILIO AND ELIZABETH MALUJE #227 by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
September 1, 2017 Filing 233 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Receiver William Hoffman, re APPLICATION for Hearing Eleventh Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #229 , APPLICATION for Hearing Eleventh Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #230 , Notice of Motion,, #232 , APPLICATION for Hearing Third Interim Fee Application of Duffy, Kruspodin & Company, LLP, Tax Accountant to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #231 served on September 1, 2017. (Fates, Edward)
September 1, 2017 Filing 232 NOTICE OF MOTION re APPLICATION for Hearing Eleventh Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #229 , APPLICATION for Hearing Eleventh Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #230 , APPLICATION for Hearing Third Interim Fee Application of Duffy, Kruspodin & Company, LLP, Tax Accountant to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #231 filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 10/16/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Fates, Edward)
September 1, 2017 Filing 231 APPLICATION for Hearing Third Interim Fee Application of Duffy, Kruspodin & Company, LLP, Tax Accountant to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 10/16/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
September 1, 2017 Filing 230 APPLICATION for Hearing Eleventh Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 10/16/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
September 1, 2017 Filing 229 APPLICATION for Hearing Eleventh Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 10/16/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
August 25, 2017 Filing 228 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Emilio and Elizabeth Maluje #227 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
August 16, 2017 Filing 227 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Emilio and Elizabeth Maluje filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 9/18/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
August 8, 2017 Filing 226 STATUS REPORT Receiver's Twelfth Interim Report and Recommendations filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
June 15, 2017 Filing 225 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge S. James Otero: ORDER GRANTING RECEIVER'S TENTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION #220 ; GRANTING RECEIVER'S COUNSEL'S TENTH INTERIM FEEAPPLICATION #221 .(1) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman's fees and costs for the Tenth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $223,707.50 and $5,955.74, respectively. (2) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay himself $178,966.00 in fees and $5,955.74 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, the amounts of which reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (3) It is ORDERED that Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory and Natsis LLP's fees and costs for the Tenth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $134,453.70 and $20,335.64, respectively. (4) It is ORDERED that Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory and Natsis LLP $107,562.96 in fees and $20,335.64, the amounts of which reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (lc)
June 5, 2017 Filing 224 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to APPLICATION for Hearing Tenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #221 , APPLICATION for Hearing Tenth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #220 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
May 24, 2017 Filing 223 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Receiver William Hoffman, re Notice of Motion,, #222 , APPLICATION for Hearing Tenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #221 , APPLICATION for Hearing Tenth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #220 served on May 24, 2017. (Fates, Edward)
May 24, 2017 Filing 222 NOTICE OF MOTION re APPLICATION for Hearing Tenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #221 , APPLICATION for Hearing Tenth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #220 filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 6/26/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Fates, Edward)
May 24, 2017 Filing 221 APPLICATION for Hearing Tenth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 6/26/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
May 24, 2017 Filing 220 APPLICATION for Hearing Tenth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 6/26/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
May 10, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 219 ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENTS WITH BETTE L. KLEIN, THE BETTE L. KLEIN FAMILY TRUST, AND SHERMAN OAKS MANAGEMENT CORP. MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN by Judge S. James Otero. Good cause appearing therefor, hereby orders as follows: 1. The Receiver's Motion #216 is granted; and 2. The Klein Settlement Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla in Support of the Motion is approved. (smo)
May 8, 2017 Filing 218 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Bette L. Klein, The Bette L. Klein Family Trust, and Sherman Oaks Management Corp. Money Purchase Pension Plan; Memorandum of Points and Authorities #216 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
May 5, 2017 Filing 217 STATUS REPORT Receiver's Eleventh Interim Report filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
April 24, 2017 Filing 216 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Bette L. Klein, The Bette L. Klein Family Trust, and Sherman Oaks Management Corp. Money Purchase Pension Plan; Memorandum of Points and Authorities filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 5/30/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Aaron J. Kudla with Exhibit 1, #2 Proposed Order, #3 Affidavit Proof of Service) (Hsu, Tim)
April 12, 2017 Filing 215 NOTICE of Change of address by Edward G Fates attorney for Receiver William Hoffman. Changing attorneys address to One America Plaza, 600 West Broadway, 27th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101-0903. Filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service)(Fates, Edward)
April 4, 2017 Filing 214 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge S. James Otero: The Court DENIES the EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for Order Allowing Interested Parties to Intervene inOpposition to Sealing of Opposition to Sealing of Court File filed by Interested Parties Piruz Khorvash, Robert Nairn, Barbara Ortwein, CarolVan Horst #131 . (lc)
March 24, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 213 ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT WITH ANDREW BLAINE MILLER AND THE ANDREW BLAINE MILLER TRUST #211 by Judge S. James Otero. The Court hereby orders as follows: 1. The Receiver's Motion is granted; and 2. The Settlement Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla submitted in support of the Motion is approved. (lom)
March 20, 2017 Filing 212 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement with Andrew Blaine Miller and the Andrew Blaine Miller Trust #211 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
March 7, 2017 Filing 211 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement with Andrew Blaine Miller and the Andrew Blaine Miller Trust filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 4/10/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Aaron J. Kudla with Exhibit 1, #2 Proposed Order) (Hsu, Tim)
February 28, 2017 Filing 210 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge S. James Otero: ORDER GRANTING RECEIVER'S NINTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION #206 ; GRANTING RECEIVER'S COUNSEL'S NINTH INTERIM FEEAPPLICATION #207 . (1) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman's fees and costs for the Ninth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $231,602.00 and $9,513.00, respectively.(2) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay himself $185,281.60 in fees and $9,513.00 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, the amounts of which reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (3) It is ORDERED that Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP's fees and costs for the Ninth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $98,794.35 and $16,490.01, respectively. (4) It is ORDERED that Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP $79,035.48 in fees and $16,490.01, the amounts of which reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (lc)
February 23, 2017 Filing 209 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Receiver William Hoffman, re APPLICATION for Hearing Ninth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #207 , Notice of Motion,, #208 , APPLICATION for Hearing Ninth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #206 served on February 27, 2017. (Fates, Edward)
February 23, 2017 Filing 208 NOTICE OF MOTION re APPLICATION for Hearing Ninth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #207 , APPLICATION for Hearing Ninth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #206 filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 3/27/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Fates, Edward)
February 23, 2017 Filing 207 APPLICATION for Hearing Ninth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 3/27/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
February 23, 2017 Filing 206 APPLICATION for Hearing Ninth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 3/27/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
February 10, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 205 ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT WITH KIM FERNANDEZ #200 by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
February 6, 2017 Filing 204 RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement with Kim Fernandez #200 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
January 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 203 ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT WITH RON L. MOSKOWITZ AND RLMFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. #199 by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
January 26, 2017 Filing 202 RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Ron L. Moskowitz and RLM Financial Services, Inc. #199 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
January 25, 2017 Filing 201 STATUS REPORT Receiver's Tenth Interim Report and Recommendations filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
January 19, 2017 Filing 200 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement with Kim Fernandez filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 2/27/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Aaron J. Kudla with Exhibit 1, #2 Proposed Order) (Hsu, Tim)
January 13, 2017 Filing 199 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Ron L. Moskowitz and RLM Financial Services, Inc. filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 2/13/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Aaron J. Kudla with Exhibit 1, #2 Proposed Order) (Hsu, Tim)
December 28, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 198 ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT WITH ELLIOT SKLAR #197 by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
December 15, 2016 Filing 197 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Elliot Sklar filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 1/17/2017 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Aaron J. Kudla ISO Motion with Exhibit 1, #2 Proposed Order, #3 Affidavit Proof of Service) (Hsu, Tim)
December 5, 2016 Filing 195 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to APPLICATION for Hearing Second Interim Fee Application of Duffy, Kruspodin & Company, LLP, Tax Accountant to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #192 , APPLICATION for Hearing Eighth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #191 , APPLICATION for Hearing Eighth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #190 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
November 28, 2016 Filing 194 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Receiver William Hoffman, re APPLICATION for Hearing Second Interim Fee Application of Duffy, Kruspodin & Company, LLP, Tax Accountant to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #192 , APPLICATION for Hearing Eighth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #191 , Notice of Motion,, #193 , APPLICATION for Hearing Eighth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #190 served on November 28, 2016. (Fates, Edward)
November 28, 2016 Filing 193 NOTICE OF MOTION re APPLICATION for Hearing Second Interim Fee Application of Duffy, Kruspodin & Company, LLP, Tax Accountant to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #192 , APPLICATION for Hearing Eighth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #191 , APPLICATION for Hearing Eighth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #190 filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 12/27/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Fates, Edward)
November 28, 2016 Filing 192 APPLICATION for Hearing Second Interim Fee Application of Duffy, Kruspodin & Company, LLP, Tax Accountant to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 12/27/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
November 28, 2016 Filing 191 APPLICATION for Hearing Eighth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 12/27/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
November 28, 2016 Filing 190 APPLICATION for Hearing Eighth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 12/27/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
November 8, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 189 ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENTS WITH (A) CAROLYN R. AND THOMAS P. THOMPSON, AND (B) DAVID BISHOP, PATTY BISHOP, AND PLANET IMPORT, INC. #188 by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
November 4, 2016 Filing 188 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval Of Settlements With (A) Carolyn R. And Thomas P. Thompson, And (B) David Bishop, Patty Bishop, And Planet Import, Inc. filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 12/5/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Aaron J. Kudla ISO Motion For Approval of Settlements, with Exhibits 1-2, #2 Proposed Order) (Hsu, Tim)
November 1, 2016 Filing 187 NOTICE TO PARTIES by District Judge S. James Otero. Effective November 7, 2016, Judge Otero will be located at the 1st Street Courthouse, COURTROOM 10C on the 10th floor, located at 350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. All Court appearances shall be made in Courtroom 10C of the 1st Street Courthouse, and all mandatory chambers copies shall be hand delivered to the judge's mail box outside the Clerk's Office on the 4th floor of the 1st Street Courthouse. The location for filing civil documents in paper format exempted from electronic filing and for viewing case files and other records services remains at the United States Courthouse, 312 North Spring Street, Room G-8, Los Angeles, California 90012. The location for filing criminal documents in paper format exempted from electronic filing remains at Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 255 East Temple Street, Room 178, Los Angeles, California 90012. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rrp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
October 25, 2016 Filing 186 STATUS REPORT Receiver's Ninth Interim Report and Recommendations filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
October 5, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 185 ORDER GRANTING RECEIVER'S MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT WITH SEYMOURAND BARBARA PHILLIPS #184 by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
September 28, 2016 Filing 184 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Seymour and Barbara Phillips filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 10/31/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
September 9, 2016 Filing 183 NOTICE of Change of address by Tim C Hsu attorney for Receiver William Hoffman. Changing attorneys address to 865 South Figueroa Street, Suite 2800, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2543. Filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Hsu, Tim)
September 7, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 182 ORDER GRANTING RECEIVER'S MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT WITH DENVER AND AFSANEH DALE #179 by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
August 23, 2016 Filing 196 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge S. James Otero: ORDER GRANTING RECEIVER'S EIGHTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION #190 ; GRANTING RECEIVER'S COUNSEL'S EIGHTH INTERIM FEEAPPLICATION #191 ; GRANTING RECEIVER'S TAX ACCOUNTANT'S SECOND INTERIM FEE APPLICATION #192 . (1) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman's fees and costs for the Eighth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $217,041.00 and $6,731.11 respectively.(2) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay himself $173,632.80 in fees and $6,731.11 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, the amounts of which reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (3) It is ORDERED that Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP's fees and costs for the Eighth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $116,666.10 and $19,738.45, respectively. (4) It is ORDERED that Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP $93,332.88 in fees and $19,738.45 in costs, the amounts of which reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed feesand 100% of the allowed costs. (5) It is ORDERED that Duffy, Kruspodin & Company, LLP's fees incurred between October 1, 2015 and August 31, 2016 are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amount of $26,464.95.(6) It is ORDERED that Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay Duffy, Kruspodin & Company, LLP $21,171.96 in fees from assets of there ceivership estate, which amount reflects an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees. (lc) .Modified on 12/13/2016 (lc). (LATE DOCKETING DUE TO CLERKS OFFICE ERROR).
August 23, 2016 Filing 181 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge S. James Otero:ORDER GRANTING RECEIVER'S SEVENTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION #174 ; GRANTING RECEIVER'S COUNSEL'S SEVENTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION #175 ; GRANTING RECEIVER'S SPECIAL COUNSEL'S FIRST AND FINAL FEE APPLICATION #176 .(1) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman's fees and costs for the Seventh Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $273,069.75 and $11,228.64 respectively. (2) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay himself $218,455.80 in fees and $11,228.64 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, the amounts of which reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (3) It is ORDERED that Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP's fees andcosts for the Seventh Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interimbasis, in the amounts of $115,700.40 and $13,121.66, respectively.(4) It is ORDERED that Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP $92,560.32 in fees and $13,121.66 in costs, the amounts of which reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (5) It is ORDERED that Goold Patterson's fees and costs incurred between November 2015 and June 2016 are allowed and approved, on a final basis, in the amounts of $7,951.50 and $11.80, respectively. (6) It is ORDERED that Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay Goold Patterson $7,951.50 in fees and $11.80 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, which amounts reflect final payment of the allowed fees and costs. (lc)
August 22, 2016 Filing 180 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to APPLICATION for Hearing First and Final Fee Application of Goold Patterson, Special Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #176 , APPLICATION for Hearing Seventh Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #174 , APPLICATION for Hearing Seventh Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #175 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
August 19, 2016 Filing 179 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement With Denver and Afsaneh Dale filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 9/19/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
August 15, 2016 Filing 178 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Receiver William Hoffman, re APPLICATION for Hearing First and Final Fee Application of Goold Patterson, Special Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #176 , APPLICATION for Hearing Seventh Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #174 , Notice of Motion,, #177 , APPLICATION for Hearing Seventh Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #175 served on August 15, 2016. (Fates, Edward)
August 15, 2016 Filing 177 NOTICE OF MOTION re APPLICATION for Hearing First and Final Fee Application of Goold Patterson, Special Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #176 , APPLICATION for Hearing Seventh Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #174 , APPLICATION for Hearing Seventh Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #175 filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 9/12/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Fates, Edward)
August 15, 2016 Filing 176 APPLICATION for Hearing First and Final Fee Application of Goold Patterson, Special Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 9/12/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
August 15, 2016 Filing 175 APPLICATION for Hearing Seventh Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 9/12/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
August 15, 2016 Filing 174 APPLICATION for Hearing Seventh Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 9/12/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
July 22, 2016 Filing 173 STATUS REPORT Receiver's Eighth Interim Report filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
July 19, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 172 ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM FIRESTONE AND RELATED PARTIES #166 . The Settlement Agreement, Stipulated Judgment, and Pledge Agreement attached to the Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla in Support of the Motionare approved by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
July 7, 2016 Filing 171 The Court finds the following motion suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacates the hearing re the MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement with William Firestone and Related Parties filed by Receiver William Hoffman. [ECF # 166], set for hearing on July 11, 2016. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b). No appearance is required. The briefing schedule remains as set by Local Rule. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
June 28, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 170 ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT WITH ANN AND DONALD NOEL #169 by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
June 24, 2016 Filing 169 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement with Ann and Donald Noel filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 8/1/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
June 20, 2016 Filing 168 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement with William Firestone and Related Parties #166 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
June 14, 2016 Filing 167 NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Receiver William Hoffman. correcting NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement with William Firestone and Related Parties #166 Errata Re Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla in Support of Motion for Approval of Settlement With William Firestone and Related Parties (Fates, Edward)
June 13, 2016 Filing 166 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement with William Firestone and Related Parties filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 7/11/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
June 6, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 165 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS): ORDER GRANTING RECEIVER'S SIXTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION #156 ; GRANTING RECEIVER'S COUNSEL'S SIXTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION #157 by Judge S. James Otero. The Court GRANTS the Applications, and accordingly rules as follows: (1) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman's fees and costs for the Sixth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $298,002.75 and $9,725.50, respectively. (2) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay himself $238,402.20 in fees and $9,725.50 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, the amounts of which reflect an interim payment of 80 percent of the allowed fees and 100 percent of the allowed costs. (3) It is ORDERED that Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory and Natsis LLP's fees and costs for the Sixth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $136,535.40 and $7,766.97, respectively. (4) It is ORDERED that Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP $109,228.32 in fees and $7,766.97 in costs, the amounts of which reflect an interim payment of 80 percent of the allowed fees and 100 percent of the allowed costs. (lom)
May 31, 2016 Filing 164 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to APPLICATION for Hearing Sixth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #157 , APPLICATION for Hearing Sixth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #156 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
May 27, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 163 ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO FILE UNDER SEAL THE RECEIVER'S RESPONSE TO COURT ORDER DATED MAY 16, 2016 #160 by Judge S. James Otero. (vv)
May 25, 2016 Filing 162 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Receiver William Hoffman, re APPLICATION to file document Application for Leave to File Under Seal the Receiver's Response to Court Order Dated May 16, 2016 under seal #160 , Sealed Declaration in SupportDeclaration #161 served on May 25, 2016. (Fates, Edward)
May 25, 2016 Filing 161 SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document Application for Leave to File Under Seal the Receiver's Response to Court Order Dated May 16, 2016 under seal #160 filed by Receiver William Hoffman.(Fates, Edward)
May 25, 2016 Filing 160 APPLICATION to file document Application for Leave to File Under Seal the Receiver's Response to Court Order Dated May 16, 2016 under seal filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Fates, Edward)
May 23, 2016 Filing 159 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Receiver William Hoffman, re APPLICATION for Hearing Sixth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #157 , Notice of Motion,, #158 , APPLICATION for Hearing Sixth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #156 served on May 23, 2016. (Fates, Edward)
May 23, 2016 Filing 158 NOTICE OF MOTION re APPLICATION for Hearing Sixth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #157 , APPLICATION for Hearing Sixth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #156 filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 6/20/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Fates, Edward)
May 23, 2016 Filing 157 APPLICATION for Hearing Sixth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 6/20/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
May 23, 2016 Filing 156 APPLICATION for Hearing Sixth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 6/20/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
May 17, 2016 Filing 155 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 3/29/16 9:07 a.m. re Transcript #154 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Zurborg, Carol) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
May 17, 2016 Filing 154 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 3/29/16 9:07 a.m. Court Reporter: Carol Jean Zurborg, phone number (213) 894-3539. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 6/7/2016. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/17/2016. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/15/2016. (Zurborg, Carol)
May 16, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 153 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge S. James Otero: The Court is in receipt of an Order re Transfer Pursuant to General Order 14-03 concerning case number 2:16-cv-02929 TJH(FFMx), titled William J. Hoffman v. Jutta Richert, et al.. The Court has received a number of cases purportedly related to the instant litigation in which the Receiver, William J. Hoffman, has initiated separate lawsuits against alleged net winners of the NASI scheme. In light of the nature of the underlying scheme and the possible extent of Receivers' claims, the Court is interested in hearing an estimate from Receiver regarding how many more litigations it plans on initiating, either as a part of this case or as separate actions. Receiver shall file a response to this Order on or before June 30, 2016. (lc)
May 5, 2016 Filing 152 STATUS REPORT Receiver's Seventh Interim Report and Recommendations filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
May 5, 2016 Filing 151 SCHEDULING NOTICE OF VACATING STATUS CONFERENCE: by Judge S. James Otero. The Status Conference set for hearing on Friday, May 6, 2016 is vacated. No appearance is required. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
May 4, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 150 ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT WITH HARVEY TURELL AND LINDA TURELL #142 by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
May 3, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 149 AMENDED ORDER GRANTING RECEIVER'S MOTION FOR AUTHORITY TO (A) PURSUE CLAIMS AGAINST CITY NATIONAL BANK, AND (B) ENGAGE SPECIAL COUNSEL by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
May 2, 2016 Filing 148 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement with Harvey Turell and Linda Turell #142 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
April 29, 2016 Filing 147 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Receiver William Hoffman, re Sealed Document, #146 served on April 29, 2016. (Fates, Edward)
April 29, 2016 Filing 146 SEALED DOCUMENT Errata Re Supplemental Declaration of Michael Newhouse in Support of Receiver's Motion for Authority to (A) Pursue Claims Against City National Bank, and (B) Engage Special Counsel re Sealed Document,, #143 , Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal,,,,, Motion Hearing,,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings,,,, #138 filed by Receiver William Hoffman.(Fates, Edward)
April 29, 2016 Filing 145 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Receiver William Hoffman, re Sealed Document,, #143 served on April 29, 2016. (Fates, Edward)
April 29, 2016 Filing 144 NOTICE OF LODGING filed of Amended [Proposed] Order Granting Receiver's Motion for Authority to (A) Pursue Claims Against City National Bank, and (B) Engage Special Counsel re Sealed Document,, #143 , SEALED NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Authority to (A) Pursue Claims Against City National Bank, and (B) Engage Special Counsel re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal,,,,, Motion Hearing,,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings,, #139 (Attachments: #1 Amended Proposed Order)(Fates, Edward)
April 29, 2016 Filing 143 SEALED DOCUMENT Supplemental Brief in Support of Motion for Authority to (A) Pursue Claims Against City National Bank, and (B) Engage Special Counsel re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal,,,,, Motion Hearing,,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings,,,, #138 filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Attachments: #1 Supplemental Declaration of William J. Hoffman, #2 Supplemental Declaration of Michael Newhouse, #3 Declaration of David Wallace, #4 Declaration of Howard B. Miller, #5 Declaration of Robert L. Brace, #6 Declaration of Steven M. Nunez)(Fates, Edward)
April 20, 2016 Filing 142 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement with Harvey Turell and Linda Turell filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 5/23/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
April 11, 2016 Filing 141 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Receiver William Hoffman, re SEALED NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Authority to (A) Pursue Claims Against City National Bank, and (B) Engage Special Counsel re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal,,,,, Motion Hearing,,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings,, #139 served on April 8, 2016. (Fates, Edward)
April 11, 2016 Filing 140 NOTICE OF LODGING filed of [Proposed] Order Granting Receiver's Motion for Authority to (A) Pursue Claims Against City National Bank, and (B) Engage Special Counsel re SEALED NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Authority to (A) Pursue Claims Against City National Bank, and (B) Engage Special Counsel re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal,,,,, Motion Hearing,,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings,, #139 (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Fates, Edward)
April 8, 2016 Filing 139 SEALED NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Authority to (A) Pursue Claims Against City National Bank, and (B) Engage Special Counsel re Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal,,,,, Motion Hearing,,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings,,,, #138 filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 5/6/2016 at 09:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of William J. Hoffman, #2 Declaration of Michael Newhouse)(Fates, Edward)
March 30, 2016 Filing 137 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge S. James Otero: ORDER GRANTING RECEIVER'S FIFTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION #120 ; GRANTING RECEIVER'S COUNSEL'S FIFTH INTERIM FEEAPPLICATION #121 . (1) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman's fees and costs for the Fifth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $266,819.00 and $3,979.19, respectively.(2) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay himself $213,455.20 in fees and $3,979.19 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, the amounts of which reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (3) It is ORDERED that Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP's fees and costs for the Fifth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis,in the amounts of $108,432.90 and $9,090.32, respectively. (4) It is ORDERED that Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP $86,746.32 in fees and $9,090.32, the amounts of which reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (lc)
March 29, 2016 Filing 138 MINUTES OF APPLICATION to file document Receiver's Motion for Authority to (A)Pursue Claims Against City National Bank, and (B) Engage SpecialCounsel and Declarations in Support Thereof under seal filed by ReceiverWilliam Hoffman #118 before Judge S. James Otero.The Court indicates that it would like the receiver to make additional efforts to contact other firms who may be interested in taking this case under the terms that were offered to Mr. Newhouse.Counsel for Receiver indicates that he will submit a supplemental brief or declaration from the receiver indicating his prior communications with law firms and then his discussions with the law firms that has just mentioned. The Court sets a further Status Conference on Friday, May 6, 2016 9:00 a.m.The Court Grants the Application for leave to file under seal a motion to pursue claims against City National Bank [#118]. The motion for authority to pursue claims against City National Bank would be denied without prejudice to renew.Court Reporter: Carol Zurborg.. (lc)
March 25, 2016 Filing 136 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to APPLICATION to file document Receiver's Motion for Authority to (A) Pursue Claims Against City National Bank, and (B) Engage Special Counsel and Declarations in Support Thereof under seal #118 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
March 24, 2016 Filing 135 Notice of Withdrawal of Motion for Order #131 filed by Non Party Intervenors Piruz Khorvash, Robert Nairn, Barbara Ortwein, Carol Van Horst. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Nunez, Steven)
March 24, 2016 Filing 134 The Court finds the following motions suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacates the hearing re the APPLICATION for Hearing Fifth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense filed by Receiver William Hoffman. #120 , and the APPLICATION for Hearing Fifth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. #121 , set for hearing on April 11, 2016. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b). No appearance is required. The briefing schedule remains as set by Local Rule. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
March 24, 2016 Filing 133 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for Order Allowing Interested Parties to Intervene in Opposition to Sealing of Court File #131 . The following error(s) was found: Missing Proposed Document was not submitted as separate attachment. In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (lc)
March 23, 2016 Filing 132 NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Class Action Plaintiff in Case No. 5:16-cv-00502-R (MRWx) John Walter Madison. Related Case(s): 5:16-cv-00502-R (MRWx) (Attachments: #1 Class Action Complaint)(Denver, Michael)
March 23, 2016 Filing 131 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for Order Allowing Interested Parties to Intervene in Opposition to Sealing of Court File filed by Interested Parties Piruz Khorvash, Robert Nairn, Barbara Ortwein, Carol Van Horst. (Nunez, Steven)
March 23, 2016 Filing 130 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Julio J Ramos counsel for Movant Robert Nairn. Filed by Intervenor Robert Nairn. (Attorney Julio J Ramos added to party Robert Nairn(pty:bkmov))(Ramos, Julio)
March 21, 2016 Filing 129 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to APPLICATION for Hearing Fifth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #121 , APPLICATION for Hearing Fifth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #120 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
March 17, 2016 Filing 128 SCHEDULING NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE by Judge S. James Otero. Hearing in re APPLICATION to file document Receiver's Motion for Authority to (A) Pursue Claims Against City National Bank, and (B) Engage Special Counsel [#118] is continued to Tuesday, March 29, 2016 @ 9:00 a.m. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
March 16, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 126 ORDER GRANTING THE RECEIVER'S MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT WITH FRANCES McCAFFREY #117 by Judge S. James Otero. The Court hereby orders as follows: 1. The Motion is granted; 2. The Settlement Agreement attached to the Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla in Support of the Motion is approved. (lom)
March 15, 2016 Filing 127 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge S. James Otero: The Court is in receipt of Receiver William J. Hoffman's ("Receiver") Application for Leave to FileUnder Seal Motion for Authority to (A) Pursue Claims Against City National Bank, and (B) Engage Special Counsel ("Application") #118 , filed on March 11, 2016. The Court finds that additional information is required before it can rule on the Application, and accordingly sets a hearing on the Application for Monday, March 28 at 9:00 a.m. The Court will defer ruling on the Application until after the hearing is held. The Court is interested in hearing argument regarding the nature and extent of the allegations, the views of Receiver and the SEC regarding the likely extent of any recovery, and the expected cost of prosecution. (vv)
March 15, 2016 Filing 125 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Steven M Nunez on behalf of Interested Parties Robert Nairn, Carol Van Horst, Barbara Ortwein, Movant Piruz Khorvash (Attorney Steven M Nunez added to party Robert Nairn(pty:ip), Attorney Steven M Nunez added to party Carol Van Horst(pty:ip), Attorney Steven M Nunez added to party Barbara Ortwein(pty:ip), Attorney Steven M Nunez added to party Piruz Khorvash(pty:bkmov))(Nunez, Steven)
March 14, 2016 Filing 124 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement with Frances McCaffrey #117 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
March 11, 2016 Filing 123 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Receiver William Hoffman, re APPLICATION for Hearing Fifth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #121 , Notice of Motion,, #122 , APPLICATION for Hearing Fifth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #120 served on March 11, 2016. (Fates, Edward)
March 11, 2016 Filing 122 NOTICE OF MOTION re APPLICATION for Hearing Fifth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #121 , APPLICATION for Hearing Fifth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #120 Notice of Hearing on Fifth Interim Fee Applications of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc, and His Professionals, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 4/11/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Fates, Edward)
March 11, 2016 Filing 121 APPLICATION for Hearing Fifth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 4/11/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
March 11, 2016 Filing 120 APPLICATION for Hearing Fifth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 4/11/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
March 11, 2016 Filing 119 SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document Receiver's Motion for Authority to (A) Pursue Claims Against City National Bank, and (B) Engage Special Counsel and Declarations in Support Thereof under seal #118 filed by Receiver William Hoffman.(Fates, Edward)
March 11, 2016 Filing 118 APPLICATION to file document Receiver's Motion for Authority to (A) Pursue Claims Against City National Bank, and (B) Engage Special Counsel and Declarations in Support Thereof under seal filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Fates, Edward)
March 1, 2016 Filing 117 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement with Frances McCaffrey filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 4/4/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
February 25, 2016 Filing 115 The Court finds the following motion suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacates the MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement with Berwyn Friedman and Elaine Friedman filed by Receiver William Hoffman. #112 , set for hearing on March 7, 2016. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b). No appearance is required. The briefing schedule remains as set by Local Rule. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
February 24, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 116 ORDER GRANTING The Receiver's Motion for Approval of Settlement with Berwyn Friedman and Elaine Friedman #112 by Judge S. James Otero as follows: (1) The Motion is granted; (2) The Settlement Agreement attached to the Declaration of Aaron J.Kudla in Support of the Motion is approved. (jp)
February 17, 2016 Filing 114 STATUS REPORT Receiver's Sixth Interim Report filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
February 16, 2016 Filing 113 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement with Berwyn Friedman and Elaine Friedman #112 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
February 5, 2016 Filing 112 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Approval of Settlement with Berwyn Friedman and Elaine Friedman filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 3/7/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
January 26, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 111 ORDER APPROVING JOINT STIPULATION RE REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY DEFENDANT JOEL BARRY GILLIS #110 by Judge S. James Otero: The freeze of the real property is lifted to allow for a sale of the Property pursuant to the procedures, terms, and conditions provided in the Stipulation. (lc)
January 25, 2016 Filing 110 Joint STIPULATION for Order re Real Property Owned by Defendant Joel Barry Gillis filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Leung, Gary)
December 23, 2015 Filing 109 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge S. James Otero: ORDER GRANTING RECEIVER'S FOURTH INTERIM FEE APPLICATION #101 ; GRANTING RECEIVER'S COUNSEL'S FOURTH INTERIMFEE APPLICATION #102 ; GRANTING RECEIVER'S CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS'S FIRST INTERIM FEE APPLICATION #103 . (1) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman's fees and costs for the Fourth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $267,064.50 and $9,923.34, respectively. (2) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay himself $213,651.60 in fees and $9,923.34 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, which amounts reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (3) It is ORDERED that Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP's fees and costs for the Fourth Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $120,108.60 and $14,085.13, respectively. (4) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP $96,086.88 in fees and $14,085.13 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, which amounts reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (5) It is ORDERED that Duffy, Kruspodin and Company, LLP's fees and costs for the First Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $12,735.00 and $30.96, respectively. (6) It is ORDERED that the Receiver William Hoffman is authorized and directed to pay Duffy, Kruspodin and Company, LLP $10,188.00 in fees and $30.96 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, which amounts reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (lc)
December 22, 2015 Filing 108 The Court finds the following motions suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacates the hearing the APPLICATION for Hearing Fourth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense filed by Receiver William Hoffman. #101 , the APPLICATION for Hearing Fourth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. #102 , and the APPLICATION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of Duffy, Kruspodin & Company, LLP, Certified Public Accountants to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. #103 , set for hearing on January 11, 2016. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b). The briefing schedule remains as set by Local Rule. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
December 17, 2015 Filing 107 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to APPLICATION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of Duffy, Kruspodin & Company, LLP, Certified Public Accountants to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #103 , APPLICATION for Hearing Fourth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #101 , APPLICATION for Hearing Fourth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #102 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
December 10, 2015 Filing 106 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Motion,, #104 . The following error(s) was found: Hearing information is incorrect. Clerk notes this filing was filed to reflect the formal LR 6.1 notice of motion text which was not included in the above 3 applications. However it also erroneously set duplicate hearings on each of the 3 "applications" totaling 6 hearings on the Judges Calendar. NOTE: Clerk has TERMED ONLY THE ERRONEOUS DUPLICATE HEARINGS-EACH APPLICATION REMAINS ON CALENDAR FOR 1/11/16 10:00 AM. Filer need NOT respond to this notice. (lc)
December 9, 2015 Filing 105 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Receiver William Hoffman, re Notice of Motion,, #104 , APPLICATION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of Duffy, Kruspodin & Company, LLP, Certified Public Accountants to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #103 , APPLICATION for Hearing Fourth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #101 , APPLICATION for Hearing Fourth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #102 served on December 9, 2015. (Fates, Edward)
December 9, 2015 Filing 104 NOTICE OF MOTION re APPLICATION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of Duffy, Kruspodin & Company, LLP, Certified Public Accountants to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #103 , APPLICATION for Hearing Fourth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #101 , APPLICATION for Hearing Fourth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #102 filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 1/11/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Fates, Edward)
December 9, 2015 Filing 103 APPLICATION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of Duffy, Kruspodin & Company, LLP, Certified Public Accountants to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 1/11/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
December 9, 2015 Filing 102 APPLICATION for Hearing Fourth Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 1/11/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
December 9, 2015 Filing 101 APPLICATION for Hearing Fourth Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Application set for hearing on 1/11/2016 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
November 24, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 100 ORDER GRANTING THE RECEIVER'S MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT WITH BARBARA ADLER #99 by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
November 11, 2015 Filing 99 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Settlement with Barbara Adler filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 12/14/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
November 5, 2015 Filing 98 STATUS REPORT Receiver's Fifth Interim Report filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
September 28, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 97 ORDER (A) CONFIRMING STATUS OF STUDIOS MAUI PRODUCTIONS, LLC DBA AKAMAI RV AS A RECEIVERSHIP ENTITY, AND (B) DIRECTING BRANSCOMBE RICHMOND TO TURN OVER ASSETS OF STUDIOS MAUI PRODUCTIONS DBA AKAMAI RV #93 by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
September 22, 2015 Filing 96 The Court finds the following motion suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacates the hearing re MOTION for Order for (A) Confirmation of Status of Studios Maui Productions, LLC dba Akamai RV as a Receivership Entity, and (B) Directing Branscombe Richmond to Turn Over Assets of Studios Maui Productions dba Akamai RV filed by Receiver William Hoffman. #93 , set for hearing on October 5, 2015. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b). The briefing schedule remains as set by Local Rule. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
September 15, 2015 Filing 95 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge S. James Otero: ORDER GRANTING RECEIVER'S AND RECEIVER'S COUNSEL'S THIRD INTERIM FEE APPLICATIONS #82 , #83 . (1) It is ORDERED that the Receiver's fees and costs for the Third Application Periodare allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $221,832.50 and$8,064.70, respectively. (2) It is ORDERED that the Receiver is authorized and directed to pay himself $177,466.00 in fees and $8,064.70 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, which amounts reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (3) It is ORDERED that Allen Matkins' fees and costs for the Third Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $51,826.50 and $2,951.36, respectively. (4) It is ORDERED that the Receiver is authorized and directed to pay Allen Matkins $41,461.20 in fees and $2,951.36 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, which amounts reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (lc)
September 14, 2015 Filing 94 The Court finds the following motions suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacates the hearing re Third Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #82 , and the Third Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #83 , set for hearing on September 21, 2015. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b). The briefing schedule remains as set by Local Rule. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
September 2, 2015 Filing 93 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for (A) Confirmation of Status of Studios Maui Productions, LLC dba Akamai RV as a Receivership Entity, and (B) Directing Branscombe Richmond to Turn Over Assets of Studios Maui Productions dba Akamai RV filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 10/5/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Aaron J. Kudla, #2 Declaration of Ted Fates, #3 Proposed Order, #4 Proof of Service) (Fates, Edward)
August 31, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 92 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONS MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND ENTERING PERMANENT INJUNCTION AGAINST DEFENDANTS JOEL GILLIS AND EDWARD WISHNER AND THEIR AGENTS (SEE DOCUMENT FOR SPECIFICS) by Judge S. James Otero (lc) Modified on 9/2/2015 (lc).
August 31, 2015 Filing 91 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Hearing Third Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #83 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Hearing Third Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #82 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
August 27, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 90 ORDER MODIFYING PRETRIAL AND TRIAL DATES by Judge S. James Otero: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: Discovery Cutoff: 60 days after sentencing in USA v. Gillis, et al., Case No. 2:14-cr-00712-SJO (C.D. Cal.). Motion Cutoff: 42 days after the amended discovery cutoff date Final Pre-Trial Conference: Vacated; Trial Date: Vacated. (shb)
August 25, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 89 ORDER GRANTING RELIEF FROM ORDERS DECLINING TRANSFERS OF CLAWBACK ACTIONS #81 . IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that C.D. Cal. Case Nos. CV 15-05737, CV 15-05747, CV 15-05755 be transferred to this Court (along with Magistrate Judge Frederick Mumm) as actions related to this case by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
August 24, 2015 Filing 88 SUPPLEMENT to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Relief from Orders Declining Transfers of Clawback Actions #81 filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
August 24, 2015 Filing 87 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Relief from Orders Declining Transfers of Clawback Actions #81 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
August 20, 2015 Filing 86 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to against Defendants Gillis and Wishner filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. Motion set for hearing on 9/28/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Stipulation by Defendants Gillis and Wishner for Entry of Partial Summary Judgment, #2 Proposed Order Granting Partial Summary Judgment, #3 Proposed Order Modifying Pretrial and Trial Dates) (Leung, Gary)
August 18, 2015 Filing 85 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Receiver William Hoffman, re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Hearing Third Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #83 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Hearing Third Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #82 , Notice of Motion,, #84 served on August 18, 2015. (Fates, Edward)
August 18, 2015 Filing 84 NOTICE OF MOTION re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Hearing Third Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #83 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Hearing Third Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #82 filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 9/21/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Fates, Edward)
August 18, 2015 Filing 83 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Hearing Third Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 9/21/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
August 18, 2015 Filing 82 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Hearing Third Interim Fee Application of Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 9/21/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
August 13, 2015 Filing 81 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Relief from Orders Declining Transfers of Clawback Actions filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 9/14/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Fates, Edward)
August 3, 2015 Filing 80 STATUS REPORT Receiver's Fourth Report and Recommendations filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
June 16, 2015 Filing 79 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge S. James Otero: ORDER GRANTING RECEIVER'S AND RECEIVER'S COUNSEL'S FEE APPLICATIONS #74 , #75 .(1) It is ORDERED that the Receiver's fees and costs for the Second Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $206,845.00 and $2,458.08, respectively. (2) It is ORDERED that the Receiver is authorized and directed to pay himself $165,476.00 in fees and $2,458.08 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, which amounts reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (3) It is ORDERED that Allen Matkins' fees and costs for the Second Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $67,638.75 and $4,420.18, respectively. (4) It is ORDERED that the Receiver is authorized and directed to pay Allen Matkins $54,111.00 in fees and $4,420.18 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, which amounts reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (lc)
June 12, 2015 Filing 78 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to MOTION for Hearing Second Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #74 , MOTION for Hearing Second Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #75 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
June 8, 2015 Filing 77 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Receiver William Hoffman, re MOTION for Hearing Second Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #74 , Notice of Motion,, #76 , MOTION for Hearing Second Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #75 served on June 8, 2015. (Fates, Edward)
June 8, 2015 Filing 76 NOTICE OF MOTION re MOTION for Hearing Second Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #74 , MOTION for Hearing Second Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #75 filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 7/6/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Fates, Edward)
June 8, 2015 Filing 75 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Hearing Second Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 7/6/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Fates, Edward)
June 8, 2015 Filing 74 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Hearing Second Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 7/6/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Fates, Edward)
May 27, 2015 Filing 73 STATUS REPORT Receiver's Third Report and Recommendations filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
April 21, 2015 Filing 72 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS)by Judge S. James Otero: ORDER GRANTING RECEIVER'S FEE APPLICATIONS #65 , #66 AND GRANTING RECEIVER'S MOTION FOR AUTHORITY TO PURSUECLAWBACK CLAIMS AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED PROCEDURES #64 . (1) It is ORDERED that the Receiver's fees and costs for the First Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $185,125.00 and $14,242.06, respectively. (2) It is ORDERED that the Receiver is authorized and directed to pay himself $148,100.00 in fees and $14,242.06 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, which amounts reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (3) It is ORDERED that Allen Matkins' fees and costs for the First Application Period are allowed and approved, on an interim basis, in the amounts of $113,047.65 and $9,080.51, respectively. (4) It is ORDERED that the Receiver is authorized and directed to pay Allen Matkins $90,438.12 in fees and $9,080.51 in costs from assets of the receivership estate, which amounts reflect an interim payment of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. (5) The Receiver is authorized to pursue Clawback Claims as those claims are described in the Motion. (6) The proposed procedures for pursuing and settling Clawback Claims laid out in theMotion are approved. (lc)
April 13, 2015 Filing 71 Request for Notice of Interested Parties filed by interested party H. Gilbert Jones, (Attorney Annie Verdries added to party H. Gilbert Jones(pty:ip))(Verdries, Annie)
April 13, 2015 Filing 70 NOTICE OF ORDER VACATING HEARING ON MOTIONS: The Court finds the following motions suitable for disposition without oral argument and vacates the hearing re MOTION for Order for Authority for Receiver to Pursue Clawback Claims and for Approval of Proposed Procedures of Such Claims filed by Receiver William Hoffman. #64 , the MOTION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. #65 , and the MOTION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense filed by Receiver William Hoffman #66 , set for hearing on April 20, 2015. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b). The briefing schedule remains as set by Local Rule. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
April 6, 2015 Filing 69 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to MOTION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #66 , MOTION for Order for Authority for Receiver to Pursue Clawback Claims and for Approval of Proposed Procedures of Such Claims #64 , MOTION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #65 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
March 17, 2015 Filing 68 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Receiver William Hoffman, re MOTION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #66 , Notice of Motion,, #67 , MOTION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #65 served on 3/17/2015. (Fates, Edward)
March 17, 2015 Filing 67 NOTICE OF MOTION re MOTION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense #66 , MOTION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses #65 filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 4/20/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Fates, Edward)
March 17, 2015 Filing 66 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, General Counsel to the Receiver, for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expense filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 4/20/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Fates, Edward)
March 17, 2015 Filing 65 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Hearing First Interim Fee Application of the Receiver, William Hoffman of Trigild, Inc., for Payment of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 4/20/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Fates, Edward)
March 17, 2015 Filing 64 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Authority for Receiver to Pursue Clawback Claims and for Approval of Proposed Procedures of Such Claims filed by Receiver William Hoffman. Motion set for hearing on 4/20/2015 at 10:00 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Fates, Edward)
February 13, 2015 Filing 63 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Michael P Denver on behalf of Interested Party Michael Beresford (Attorney Michael P Denver added to party Michael Beresford(pty:ip))(Denver, Michael)
February 13, 2015 Filing 62 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Michael P Denver on behalf of Interested Party Hattie Beresford (Attorney Michael P Denver added to party Hattie Beresford(pty:ip))(Denver, Michael)
February 2, 2015 Filing 61 MINUTES OF SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held before Judge S. James Otero. The Court sets the following schedule: Jury Trial: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.; Pretrial Conference: Monday, November 9, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.; Motion Cutoff: Monday, October 5, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.; Discovery Cutoff: Monday, August 17, 2015; Last Date to Amend: Monday, March 2, 2015. Reference of the above case to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program is vacated. Settlement is referred to the calendar of Magistrate Judge Frederick F. Mumm for all further proceedings. Court Reporter: Debbie Hino-Spaan. (Refer to attached document for details.) (lom)
January 30, 2015 Filing 60 STATUS REPORT Receiver's Second Report and Recommendations filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
January 19, 2015 Filing 59 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan of the Parties filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission.. (Leung, Gary)
January 7, 2015 Filing 58 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Declaration #57 . The following error(s) was found: Incorrect event selected. The correct event is: Service of summons and complaint returned executed 21 days. In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (lc)
January 6, 2015 Filing 57 DECLARATION of Gary Y. Leung Regarding Service upon Defendant Joel Gillis filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
December 9, 2014 Filing 56 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Edward Wishner, (Cohen, Reuven)
December 9, 2014 Filing 55 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Joel Gillis, (Spertus, James)
December 9, 2014 Filing 54 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Edward Wishner Answer to Complaint (Discovery) #50 . The following error(s) was found: Local Rule 7.1-1 No Notice of Interested Parties and/or no copies. In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (lc)
December 9, 2014 Filing 53 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE:Joel Gillis Answer to Complaint (Discovery) #49 . The following error(s) was found: Local Rule 7.1-1 No Notice of Interested Parties and/or no copies. In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (lc)
December 8, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge S. James Otero. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 1/19/2015. Scheduling Conference set for 2/2/2015 at 08:30 AM before Judge S. James Otero. (vcr)
December 8, 2014 Filing 51 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney James W Spertus counsel for Defendants Joel Gillis, Nationwide Automated Systems Inc. Adding Dolly K. Hansen as attorney as counsel of record for Joel Gillis, Nationwide Automated Systems, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Joel Gillis, Nationwide Automated Systems, Inc.. (Spertus, James)
December 5, 2014 Filing 50 ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), #3 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant Edward Wishner.(Cohen, Reuven)
December 5, 2014 Filing 49 ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), #3 with JURY DEMAND filed by defendant Joel Gillis.(Spertus, James)
November 20, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 48 INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge S. James Otero. (vcr)
November 18, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 47 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge S. James Otero:ORDER APPROVING RECEIVER'S FIRST REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS (see document for specifics) #44 . (lc)
November 14, 2014 Filing 46 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Kyra E Andrassy counsel for Creditor Creditors. Adding Kyra Andrassy as attorney as counsel of record for Creditors for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Creditor Smiley Wang-Ekvall, LLP. (Attorney Kyra E Andrassy added to party Creditors(pty:cr))(Andrassy, Kyra)
November 14, 2014 Filing 45 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Lei Lei W Ekvall counsel for Creditor Creditors. Adding Lei Lei Wang-Ekvall as attorney as counsel of record for Creditors for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Creditor Smiley Wang-Ekvall, LLP. (Attorney Lei Lei W Ekvall added to party Creditors(pty:cr))(Ekvall, Lei Lei)
November 6, 2014 Filing 44 STATUS REPORT Receiver's First Report and Recommendations filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Fates, Edward)
November 5, 2014 Filing 43 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. upon Edward Wishner waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/7/2014, answer due 12/6/2014. Waiver of Service signed by Edward Wishner. (Leung, Gary)
October 30, 2014 Filing 41 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission, upon Defendant Nationwide Automated Systems Inc served on 10/2/2014, answer due 10/23/2014. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Melissa Erickson, Court Appointed Receiver in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity. Original Summons NOT returned. (Leung, Gary)
October 30, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 40 SCHEDULING NOTICE OF VACATING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE HEARING by Judge S. James Otero. The Court vacates the Order To Show Cause re Preliminary Injunction set for hearing on November 10, 2014. No appearance is required. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (vcr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
October 29, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 42 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND ORDERS (1) FREEZING ASSETS; (2) PROHIBITING THE DESTRUCTION OF DOCUMENTS; (3) REQUIRING ACCOUNTINGS; AND (4) APPOINTING A RECEIVER by Judge S. James Otero. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties' Consent and Stipulation is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants Nationwide Automated Systems, Inc. and Joel Gillis, and their officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, subsidiaries and affiliates, and those persons in active concert or participation with any of them who receive actual notice of this Order, by personal service or otherwise, and each of them, be and hereby are preliminarily restrained and enjoined from, directly or indirectly, in the absence of any applicable exemption: A. unless a registration statement is in effect as to a security, making use of any means or instruments of transportation or communication in interstate commerce or of the mails to sell such security through the use or medium of any prospects or otherwise. (See document for further details) (bp)
October 29, 2014 Filing 39 NOTICE of Financial Disclosure filed by defendant Joel Gillis. (Spertus, James)
October 29, 2014 Filing 38 RESPONSE filed by Defendant Edward Wishner TO PART X OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 COURT ORDER (Cohen, Reuven)
October 28, 2014 Filing 37 STIPULATION for Preliminary Injunction as to Defendant Gillis filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Leung, Gary)
October 28, 2014 Filing 36 STIPULATION for Preliminary Injunction as to Defendant Wishner filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Leung, Gary)
October 23, 2014 Filing 35 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Elana Dorit Cuzzo counsel for Interested Party Harvey R. Ganz. Filed by Interested Party Harvey R. Ganz. (Attorney Elana Dorit Cuzzo added to party Harvey R. Ganz(pty:ip))(Cuzzo, Elana)
October 23, 2014 Filing 34 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Sharon Z Weiss counsel for Interested Party Harvey R. Ganz. Filed by Interested Party Harvey R. Ganz. (Attorney Sharon Z Weiss added to party Harvey R. Ganz(pty:ip))(Weiss, Sharon)
October 21, 2014 Filing 33 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Payam Khodadadi counsel for Interested Party Hilton Worldwide, Inc.. Adding Payam Khodadadi as attorney as counsel of record for Hilton Worldwide, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Interested Party Hilton Worldwide, Inc.. (Attorney Payam Khodadadi added to party Hilton Worldwide, Inc.(pty:ip))(Khodadadi, Payam)
October 17, 2014 Filing 32 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Tim C Hsu counsel for Receiver William Hoffman. Adding Tim C. Hsu as attorney as counsel of record for William Hoffman, Receiver for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Receiver William Hoffman. (Attorney Tim C Hsu added to party William Hoffman(pty:rc))(Hsu, Tim)
October 17, 2014 Filing 31 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Edward G Fates counsel for Receiver William Hoffman. Adding Ted Fates as attorney as counsel of record for William Hoffman, Receiver for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Receiver Ted Fates. (Attorney Edward G Fates added to party William Hoffman(pty:rc))(Fates, Edward)
October 15, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER EXTENDING THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND CONTINUING HEARING ON THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Judge S. James Otero:The hearing on the Courts September 30, 2014 Order To Show Cause Why A Preliminary Injunction Should Not Be Granted is continued to November 10, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.; opposition be filed: October 28, 2014; SEC reply:November 3, 2014; compliance with accounting requirement: October 29, 2014; September 30, 2014 Temporary Restraining Order is hereby extended and shall now expire at1:00 p.m. on November 10, 2014. (lc)
October 15, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER by Judge S. James Otero, re Stipulation #28 The financial disclosures required by the Temporary Restraining Order issued on September 30, 2014 are hereby extended to October 15, 2014. All other terms and conditions of the TRO shall remain in full force and effect. (lc)
October 14, 2014 Filing 28 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File TRO as to Temporary Restraining Order, #17 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Leung, Gary)
October 14, 2014 Filing 27 OBJECTION OPPOSITION re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order Ex Parte Application EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for Freezing Assets EX PARTE APPLICATION to Expedite Discovery EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order to Show Cause re: Preliminary Injunction and Appointment of a Permanent Receiver #6 filed by Objector ALEJANDRO "ALEX" TREJO. (Attorney Jeffrey D Nadel added to party ALEJANDRO "ALEX" TREJO(pty:obj))(Nadel, Jeffrey)
October 9, 2014 Filing 26 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Gary Y Leung counsel for Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. Changing address to 444 S. Flower St., Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90071. Changing fax number to 213-443-1904. Filed by plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Leung, Gary)
October 7, 2014 Filing 25 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney James W Spertus counsel for Defendants Joel Gillis, Nationwide Automated Systems Inc. Adding James W. Spertus as attorney as counsel of record for Nationwide Automated Systems, Inc. and Joel Gillis for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by defendants Nationwide Automated Systems, Inc. and Joel Gillis. (Attorney James W Spertus added to party Joel Gillis(pty:dft), Attorney James W Spertus added to party Nationwide Automated Systems Inc(pty:dft))(Spertus, James)
October 7, 2014 Filing 24 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Marc Stefan Williams counsel for Defendant Edward Wishner. Adding Marc S. Williams as attorney as counsel of record for Edward Wishner for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Edward Wishner. (Attorney Marc Stefan Williams added to party Edward Wishner(pty:dft))(Williams, Marc)
October 7, 2014 Filing 23 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File DISCLOSURES UNDER PART X OF COURTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 ORDER filed by Defendant Edward Wishner. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Cohen, Reuven)
October 7, 2014 Filing 22 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Reuven L Cohen counsel for Defendant Edward Wishner. Adding Reuven L. Cohen as attorney as counsel of record for Edward Wishner for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Edward Wishner. (Attorney Reuven L Cohen added to party Edward Wishner(pty:dft))(Cohen, Reuven)
October 2, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER TO UNSEAL CASE FILE AND DOCKET by Judge S. James Otero: The Court in the above-captioned case be temporarily filed under seal, the Court having granted the SECs application by entering a September 30, 2014 order temporarily sealing the entire file and docket in this action which provided that the file remain sealed until two business days after the Court issues its ruling on [the SECs] TRO Application, this Court having entered a TRO dated September 30, 2014, andgood cause appearing therefore,IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Entire file and the Docket in this action be Unsealed. (lc) Modified on 10/7/2014 (lc).
September 30, 2014 Filing 20 DECLARATION OF GARY Y. LEUNG IN FURTHER SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. (lc) Modified on 10/7/2014 (lc).
September 30, 2014 Filing 19 PLAINTIFF SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION'S EX PARTE APPLICATION TO FILE THE DECLARATION OF GARY Y. LEUNG IN FURTHER SUPPORT OFITS EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER TEMPORARILY UNDERSEAL UNDER LOCAL RULE 79-5.1. Lodged order.(lc) Modified on 10/7/2014 (lc).
September 30, 2014 Filing 18 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et)
September 30, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 17 TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDERS (1) FREEZING ASSETS; (2) PROHIBITING THE DESTRUCTION OF DOCUMENTS; (3) GRANTING EXPEDITED DISCOVERY; (4) REQUIRING ACCOUNTINGS; AND (5) APPOINTING A TEMPORARY RECEIVER, AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE REPRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND APPOINTMENT OF A PERMANENT RECEIVER (SEE DOCUMENT FOR SPECIFICS); Defendants to appear for Order to Show Cause re preliminary injunction hearing 10/27/14 10:00 AM; by Judge S. James Otero (lc)
September 30, 2014 Filing 16 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge S. James Otero and Magistrate Judge Frederick F. Mumm. (et)
September 30, 2014 Filing 15 RECOMMENDATION BY PLAINTIFF AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION THAT WILLIAM HOFFMAN BE APPOINTED RECEIVER filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Attachments: #1 Part 1 to Recommendation). (et)
September 30, 2014 Filing 14 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge S. James Otero: ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDERS (1) FREEZING ASSETS; (2) PROHIBITING THE DESTRUCTION OF DOCUMENTS; (3) GRANTING EXPEDITEDDISCOVERY; (4) REQUIRING ACCOUNTINGS; AND (5) APPOINTING A TEMPORARYRECEIVER, AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND APPOINTMENT OF A PERMANENT RECEIVER. (lc)
September 30, 2014 Filing 13 DECLARATION of PETER F. DEL GRECO in Support of PLAINTIFF SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION'S EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order and (1) Orders for Freezing Assets; (2) Prohibiting the destruction of documents; (3) Granting Expedited Discovery; (4) Requiring Accounting; ((5) Appointing a Temporary Receiver and Order to Show Cause re: Preliminary Injunction and Appointment of a Permanent Receiver #6 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Attachments: #1 Part 1 to Declaration of Peter Del Greco, #2 Part 2 to Declaration of Peter Del Greco, #3 Part 3 of Declaration of Peter Del Greco, #4 Part 4 to Declaration of Peter Del Greco, #5 Part 5 to Declaration of Peter Del Greco, #6 Part 6 to Declaration of Peter Del Greco, #7 Part 7 to Declaration of Peter Del Greco, #8 Part 8 to Declaration of Peter Del Greco, #9 Part 9 to Declaration of Peter Del Greco, #10 Part 10 to Declaration of Peter Del Greco, #11 Part 11 to Declaration of Peter Del Greco, #12 Part 12 to Declaration of Peter Del Greco, #13 Part 13 to Declaration of Peter Del Greco). (et)
September 30, 2014 Filing 12 DECLARATION of TERI WILKS filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (et)
September 30, 2014 Filing 11 DECLARATION of SHELDON APPEL filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (et)
September 30, 2014 Filing 10 DECLARATION of KAPAN WONG filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Attachments: #1 Part 1 to Declaration of Kapan Wong). (et)
September 30, 2014 Filing 9 DECLARATION of CHERYL SEGER filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (et)
September 30, 2014 Filing 8 DECLARATION of ROGER BOUDREAU filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (et)
September 30, 2014 Filing 7 PLAINTIFF SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION'S MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES in Support of EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order and (1) Orders for Freezing Assets; (2) Prohibiting the destruction of documents; (3) Granting Expedited Discovery; (4) Requiring Accounting; ((5) Appointing a Temporary Receiver and Order to Show Cause re: Preliminary Injunction and Appointment of a Permanent Receiver #6 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (et) (Main Document 7 replaced on 10/8/2014) (mat).
September 30, 2014 Filing 6 PLAINTIFF SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION'S EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order and (1) Orders for Freezing Assets; (2) Prohibiting the destruction of documents; (3) Granting Expedited Discovery; (4) Requiring Accounting; ((5) Appointing a Temporary Receiver and Order to Show Cause re: Preliminary Injunction and Appointment of a Permanent Receiver filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. Lodged Proposed Order.(et)
September 30, 2014 Filing 5 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (et)
September 30, 2014 Filing 4 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery) #3 as to Defendants Joel Gillis, Nationwide Automated Systems Inc, Oasis Studio Rentals #2 LLC, Oasis Studio Rentals #3 LLC, Oasis Studio Rentals LLC, Edward Wishner. (et)
September 30, 2014 Filing 3 COMPLAINT against Defendants and Relief Defendants Joel Gillis, Nationwide Automated Systems Inc, Oasis Studio Rentals #2 LLC, Oasis Studio Rentals #3 LLC, Oasis Studio Rentals LLC, Edward Wishner. Case assigned to Judge S. James Otero for all further proceedings. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Frederick F Mumm.(Filing fee $ 400: NO FEE REQUIRED.), filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (et)
September 30, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 2 ORDER by Judge S. James Otero: Granting #1 Application for Temporarily Sealing Plaintiff's entire application for TRO filed on September 17, 2014. (et)
September 17, 2014 Filing 1 PLAINTIFF SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION'S EX PARTE APPLICATION to File Plaintiff's Application for TRO Temporarily Under Seal Local Rule 79-5.1 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. Lodged Proposed Order.(et)

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Interested party: Hilton Worldwide, Inc.
Represented By: Payam Khodadadi
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Interested party: Harvey R. Ganz
Represented By: Elana Dorit Cuzzo
Represented By: Sharon Z Weiss
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Undetermined: William Hoffman
Represented By: Tim C Hsu
Represented By: David R Zaro
Represented By: Edward G Fates
Represented By: David N Bigelow
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Undetermined: Creditors
Represented By: Lei Lei Wang Ekvall
Represented By: Kyra E Andrassy
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Plaintiff: Securities and Exchange Commission
Represented By: Peter F Del Greco
Represented By: Gary Y Leung
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Petitioner: Robert Nairn
Represented By: Julio J Ramos
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Petitioner: Piruz Khorvash
Represented By: Steven M Nunez
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Other: ALEJANDRO "ALEX" TREJO
Represented By: Jeffrey D Nadel
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