SYMPHONY FS LIMITED v. THOMPSON
Plaintiff: SYMPHONY FS LIMITED
Defendant: J. BARRY THOMPSON
Case Number: 5:2018cv03904
Filed: September 11, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Presiding Judge: JOSEPH F LEESON
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1391
Jury Demanded By: None
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Date Filed Document Text
March 13, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 88 ORDER THAT THOMPSONS RULE 65.1 MOTION IS WITHDRAWN WITH PREJUDICE AND THAT SYMPHONY IS FULLY DISCHARGED OF ITS BOND OBLIGATION TO THOMPSON. THE UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AS SURETY FOR THE BOND [BOND NO. 615247924], IS FULLY DISCHARGED FROM ITS UNDERTAKING AND IS DIRECTED TO RELEASE TO SYMPHONY IMMEDIATELY THE CASH COLLATERAL POSTED AS SECURITY FOR THE BOND. THE BOND DAMAGES HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 13, 2019 AT 3:00 P.M. IS CANCELLED. THOMPSONS MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER, ECF NO. #85 , IS DENIED AS MOOT. THIS CASE IS CLOSED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 3/12/19.3/13/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas, )
March 1, 2019 Filing 86 Declaration of Daniel S. Alter in Opposition to Defendant J. Barry Thompson's Motion to Quash Iterative Subpoena by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Memorandum)(ALTER, DANIEL)
February 28, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 87 ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS #79 MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION IS GRANTED IN PART. BY TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2019, SYMPHONY SHALL PRODUCE ANY NON-PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN SYMPHONY AND THIRD PARTIES CONCERNING THE SPECIFIC ITEMS OF DAMAGES WHICH THOMPSON HAS IDENTIFIED AND CLAIMS WERE CAUSED BY THE OPERATION OF THE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 14, 2018, AND DECEMBER 20, 2018. PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO PRECLUDE EVIDENCE OF DAMAGES INCURRED OTHER THAN BY THE OPERATION OF THE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER IS GRANTED. PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO PRECLUDE EVIDENCE OF LEGAL FEES THOMPSON INCURRED IN DEFENDING THE CASE IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 2/28/19.3/1/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas, ) (Main Document 87 replaced on 3/4/2019) (mas, ).
February 28, 2019 Filing 85 MOTION for Protective Order Relating to Iterative Subpoena filed by J. BARRY THOMPSON.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(SOVEN, ANDREW)
February 27, 2019 Filing 84 RESPONSE in Opposition re #81 Cross MOTION to Preclude [in Limine] the Introduction of Certain Evidence at the Rule 65.1 Hearing filed by J. BARRY THOMPSON. (SOVEN, ANDREW)
February 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 83 ORDER THAT DEFENDANT SHALL FILE ANY RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS CROSS-MOTION ON OR BEFORE MARCH 4, 2019. AS THE PARTIES HAVE MADE THE SCOPE OF THE DISPUTE AND THEIR RESPECTIVE POSITIONS CLEAR TO THE COURT, NO REPLY BRIEFS WILL BE PERMITTED. THE PARTIES ARE ADVISED THAT THE PENDING MOTIONS WILL NOT ALTER THE DISCOVERY DEADLINES IN PLACE OR THE SCHEDULED DATE FOR THE RULE 65.1 DAMAGES HEARING. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 2/26/19. 2/26/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas, ) (Main Document 83 replaced on 3/4/2019) (mas, ).
February 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 82 ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF SHALL FILE AN EXPEDITED RESPONSE ON OR BEFORE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 2/25/19. 2/25/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas, ) (Main Document 82 replaced on 2/27/2019) (mas, ).
February 25, 2019 Filing 81 Cross MOTION to Preclude [in Limine] the Introduction of Certain Evidence at the Rule 65.1 Hearing filed by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED.Declaration, Memorandum. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G, #9 Exhibit H, #10 Exhibit I, #11 Memorandum)(ALTER, DANIEL)
February 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 80 ORDER THAT DEFENDANT SHALL FILE AN EXPEDITED RESPONSE ON OR BEFORE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 2/25/19. 2/25/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas, ) (Main Document 80 replaced on 2/27/2019) (mas, ).
February 22, 2019 Filing 79 MOTION to Compel Production of Third-Party Communications Between Symphony and Non-Parties filed by J. BARRY THOMPSON.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G)(SOVEN, ANDREW)
February 11, 2019 Filing 78 Declaration of Daniel S. Alter Docketing Parties' Correspondence With The Court in Connection with Rule 65.1 Proceedings by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (ALTER, DANIEL)
February 11, 2019 Filing 77 Declaration of Daniel S. Alter in Support of Plaintiff Symphony FS Limited's MOTION to Reconsider the Court's Order of January 25, 2019 by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (FILED UNDER SEAL) (ti, ) (lisad, ).
February 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 76 ORDER THAT, WITHIN ONE (1) BUSINESS DAY OF THIS ORDER, PLAINTIFF SHALL SUBMIT TO THE CLERK OF COURT FOR FILING UNDER SEAL, THE DECLARATION OF DANIEL S. ALTER IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF SYMPHONY FS LIMITED'S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE COURT'S ORDER OF JANUARY 25, 2019, DATED JANUARY 28, 2019. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 2/7/19. 2/8/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas, )
February 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 75 ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS #71 MOTION IS GRANTED IN PART TO THE EXTENT THAT THE PARTIES MAY CONDUCT DISCOVERY, LIMITED TO THE ISSUES OF THOMPSONS DAMAGES RECOVERABLE AGAINST THE TRO BOND AND ANY DEFENSES PLAINTIFF MIGHT HAVE TO RECOVERY, AS FOLLOWS: A. ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 11, 2019, DEFENDANT SHALL MAKE THE DISCLOSURES PREVIOUSLY DIRECTED BY THIS COURTS ORDER OF JANUARY 24, ECF NO. #70 . B. PLAINTIFF SHALL REVIEW DEFENDANTS DISCLOSURES AND SHALL SERVE ANY REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOVERY ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 13, 2019. C. DEFENDANT SHALL RESPOND TO ANY ADDITIONAL REQUESTS BY PLAINTIFF ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 27, 2019. D. THE PARTIES SHALL COMPLETE ANY DEPOSITIONS ON OR BEFORE MARCH 12, 2019. THE DAMAGES HEARING SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2019 AT 3:00 P.M. IS RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 13, 2019 AT 3:00 P.M. AT THE EDWARD N. CAHN U.S. COURTHOUSE AND FEDERAL BUILDING, COURTROOM 3C, 504 WEST HAMILTON STREET, ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA. THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL TERMINATE ECF NOS. #71 AND #74 . SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 2/7/19.2/7/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas, )
February 1, 2019 Filing 74 RESPONSE in Opposition re #71 MOTION for Reconsideration and CROSS-MOTION for Discovery in Connection with Rule 65.1 Damages Hearing filed by J. BARRY THOMPSON. (SOVEN, ANDREW) Modified on 2/4/2019 (lisad, ).
January 28, 2019 Filing 73 Memorandum of Law in Support re #71 MOTION for Reconsideration filed by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (ALTER, DANIEL)
January 28, 2019 Filing 72 Declaration re #71 MOTION for Reconsideration (Redacted Version) by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(ALTER, DANIEL)
January 28, 2019 Filing 71 MOTION for Reconsideration filed by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED.(ALTER, DANIEL) Modified on 1/29/2019 (lisad, ).
January 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 70 ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS #69 MOTION IS GRANTED. A DAMAGES HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2019 AT 3:00 P.M. AT THE EDWARD N. CAHN U.S. COURTHOUSE AND FEDERAL BUILDING, COURTROOM 3C, 504 WEST HAMILTON STREET, ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA. ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 11, 2019, DEFENDANT SHALL PRODUCE TO PLAINTIFF: (1) DAMAGE CALCULATIONS, ALL DOCUMENTATION THAT SUPPORTS THE DAMAGE CALCULATIONS, AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE HE INTENDS TO UTILIZE AND/OR TO PRESENT INTO EVIDENCE AT THE HEARING AND (2) THE NAMES OF ALL WITNESSES WHOSE TESTIMONY WILL BE OFFERED AT THE HEARING AND DETAILED SUMMARIES OF THEIR EXPECTED TESTIMONY. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN EXCLUSION OF EVIDENCE AT THE HEARING. NO FURTHER DISCOVERY WILL BE PERMITTED, NOR WILL THIS COURT ENTERTAIN ANY DISCOVERY DISPUTES. THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL MAIL A COPY OF DEFENDANTS MOTION AND THIS ORDER TO THE SURETY AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, ATTN: MR. C. CONSTANTIN POINDEXTER, 1140 WESTHEIMER ROAD, SUITE 300, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77252-2807. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 1/24/19.1/25/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas, )
January 25, 2019 Set/Reset Hearings: DAMAGES HEARING SET FOR 2/28/2019 03:00 PM BEFORE HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON JR.. (mas, )
January 17, 2019 Filing 69 MOTION for Hearing on Damages Caused by Temporary Restraining Order filed by J. BARRY THOMPSON.Certificate of Service.(SOVEN, ANDREW)
January 14, 2019 Filing 68 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED (ALTER, DANIEL)
January 4, 2019 Filing 67 Reply Memorandum of Law in Support re #62 MOTION to Supplement Preliminary Injunction Record and Unseal Jams Corrected Final Arbitration Award filed by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (ALTER, DANIEL) Modified on 1/7/2019 (lisad, ).
January 3, 2019 Filing 66 MEMORANDUM of Law in Opposition re #62 MOTION to Supplement Preliminary Injunction Record and Unseal Jams Corrected Final Arbitration Award filed by J. BARRY THOMPSON. Certificate of Service. (SOVEN, ANDREW) Modified on 1/4/2019 (lisad, ).
December 26, 2018 Filing 65 Memorandum of Law in Support re #62 MOTION to Supplement Preliminary Injunction Record and Unseal Jams Corrected Final Arbitration Award /Supplemental Memorandum of Law by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (ALTER, DANIEL)
December 20, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 64 ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, ECF NO. #3 , IS DENIED. THE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, ECF NO. #9 , IS DISSOLVED. PLAINTIFFS FIRST MOTION IN LIMINE TO REJECT AFFIDAVIT OF JOHN L. WILLIAMS, ECF NO. #42 , IS DENIED. DEFENDANTS MOTION TO MODIFY THE TRO, ECF NO. #53 , IS DENIED AS MOOT. PLAINTIFF SHALL RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS OR FILE AN AMENDED COMPLAINT ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 14, 2019. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 12/20/18. 12/21/18 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas, )
December 20, 2018 Filing 63 OPINION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 12/20/18. 12/21/18 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas, )
December 20, 2018 Filing 62 MOTION to Supplement Preliminary Injunction Record and Unseal Jams Corrected Final Arbitration Award filed by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. Memorandum of Law. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum)(ALTER, DANIEL) Modified on 12/21/2018 (lisad, ).
December 19, 2018 Filing 61 The Corrected Final Award ("FINAL AWARD") Entered in the James Arbitration Captioned Iterative OTC, LLC v. Volantis Market Making LLC, Jams Reference No. 1450005664 (FILED UNDER SEAL)(ti, ) (ti, ).
December 18, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 60 ORDER THAT WITHIN ONE (1) BUSINESS DAY OF THIS ORDER, DEFENDANT SHALL SUBMIT TO THE CLERK OF COURT FOR FILING UNDER SEAL AND PROVIDE TO OPPOSING COUNSEL THE CORRECTED FINAL AWARD ("FINAL AWARD") ENTERED IN THE JAMS ARBITRATION CAPTIONED ITERATIVE OTC, LLC V. VOLANTIS MARKET MAKING LLC, JAMS REFERENCE NO. 1450005664, ETC. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 12/18/18. 12/18/18 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er, )
December 17, 2018 Filing 59 STATUS REPORT Regarding Amended Temporary Restraining Order by J. BARRY THOMPSON. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(SOVEN, ANDREW)
December 17, 2018 Filing 58 Letter to Hon. Joseph F. Leeson, Jr. Re: Proposed Amended TRO by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (ALTER, DANIEL) Modified on 12/18/2018 (lisad, ).
December 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 56 ORDER THAT DEFENDANT SHALL DELIVER A COPY OF THE JAMS ARBITRATION RULING RECENTLY ISSUED AGAINST VOLANTIS ESCROW PLATFORM, LLC AND VOLANTIS MARKET MAKERS LLC TO PLAINTIFF AND TO THIS COURT FOLLOWING EXECUTION BY PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANT OF A CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT AND/OR MOTION TO SEAL THE RULING; ANY SUCH AGREEMENT OR MOTION SHALL SPECIFY THE REASONS FOR SEEKING CONFIDENTIALITY FOR ANY PROPOSED JUDICIAL ORDER. BEFORE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018, COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT SHALL CONTACT COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF TO DISCUSS AND REACH AGREEMENT ON MODIFICATIONS TO OR REPLACEMENT OF THE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER CURRENTLY IN EFFECT. ON OR BEFORE MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2018, THE PARTIES SHALL FILE A JOINT STATUS REPORT STATING WHETHER THEY HAVE REACHED AGREEMENT IN WHOLE OR IN PART CONCERNING THE TERMS OF THE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. IF THE PARTIES REACH ONLY A PARTIAL AGREEMENT, THEY SHALL SPECIFIC THE ISSUES WHICH REMAIN IN DISPUTE. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 12/13/18. 12/13/18 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas, )
December 12, 2018 Filing 57 Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR. Telephone Conference held on 12/12/18. A telephone conference was held by the Court. (mas, )
December 12, 2018 Filing 55 REPLY in Support re #53 MOTION modification of TRO filed by J. BARRY THOMPSON. Certificate of Service. (SOVEN, ANDREW) Modified on 12/13/2018 (lisad, ).
December 11, 2018 Filing 54 NOTICE OF SCHEDULING OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE: A TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH THE HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR. HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018, AT 4:00 P.M. CONCERNING A DISCOVERY DISPUTE AND DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR MISCELLANEOUS RELIEF. THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF WILL INITIATE THE TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL BY CONTACTING JUDGE LEESON AT 610-391-7020, THROUGH HIS CIVIL DEPUTY CLERK, AFTER ALL PARTIES ARE CONFIRMED AS PRESENT ON THE CALL. (dja, )
December 10, 2018 Filing 53 MOTION modification of TRO filed by J. BARRY THOMPSON.EMERGENCY MOTION RELATING TO TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, proposed Order, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(SOVEN, ANDREW)
November 27, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER THAT DEFENDANT SHALL FILE A RESPONSE BY LETTER TO THIS COURT ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 30, 2018. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 11/27/18. 11/28/18 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas, )
November 15, 2018 Filing 51 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript with Certificate of Service re #50 Transcript - PDF,, 11/15/18 Entered and Copies Emailed. (ti, ) Modified on 11/16/2018 (lisad, ).
November 15, 2018 Filing 50 TRANSCRIPT of Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 10/29/18, before Judge Joseph F. Leeson, Jr. Court Reporter/Transcriber J & J Court Reporting. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 12/6/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/17/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/13/2019. (ti, )
November 9, 2018 Filing 49 Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (ALTER, DANIEL)
November 9, 2018 Filing 48 Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by J. BARRY THOMPSON. Certificate of Service (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(SOVEN, ANDREW)
November 9, 2018 Filing 47 Supplemental Post-hearing Memorandum re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 25, #2 Exhibit 26, #3 Exhibit 27)(ALTER, DANIEL) Modified on 11/13/2018 (lisad, ).
October 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS CROSS-MOTION TO REDUCE BOND AMOUNT IS DENIED. BOND FOR THE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER CURRENTLY IN EFFECT REMAINS SET AT $1,000,000. PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR RULE 37 DISCOVERY SANCTIONS IS DENIED. PLAINTIFFS REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS IS GRANTED IN PART. PLAINTIFF SHALL RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS MOTION OR FILE ANY AMENDED COMPLAINT WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF THIS COURTS RULING ON THE MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 10/29/18.10/30/18 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas, )
October 30, 2018 Filing 45 Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR. Motion Hearing held on 10/29/18 The Court discussed the history of this case. The Court heard the parties respective arguments on three separate motions. The Court denied the Rule 37 motion and differed ruling on the other two motions. Witnesses called and sworn. Exhibits offered and entered. Plaintiff rested. Exhibits offered and entered. Defendant rested. The Court heard brief argument from both parties regarding the motion for preliminary injunction. The Court ordered both parties to submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law seven days after receipt of the transcripts. The Court took this matter under advisement. Court is adjourned. Court Reporter: ESR. (mas, )
October 28, 2018 Filing 44 NOTICE of Appearance by JAMES E. DELBELLO, JR on behalf of J. BARRY THOMPSON with Certificate of Service(DELBELLO, JAMES)
October 26, 2018 Filing 43 Supplemental Pre-hearing Memorandum re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 22, #2 Exhibit 23, #3 Exhibit 24)(ALTER, DANIEL) Modified on 10/29/2018 (lisad, ).
October 26, 2018 Filing 42 First MOTION in Limine to Reject Affidavit of John L. Williams filed by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED.Memorandum. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Symphony FS Limited's Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion in Limine, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(ALTER, DANIEL)
October 26, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS IS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. COUNSEL SHALL BE PREPARED TO PRESENT THEIR ARGUMENTS AS TO WHETHER THIS COURT SHOULD EXTEND THE DEADLINE UNTIL PLAINTIFFS SUGGESTED DATE OF NOVEMBER 26, 2018, AT THE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY OCTOBER 29, 2018. COUNSEL SHALL ALSO BE PREPARED TO ARGUE THE MOTION FOR RULE 37 SANCTIONS AT THE OCTOBER 29 HEARING.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 10/26/18. 10/26/18 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas, )
October 26, 2018 Filing 40 Corrected Rely Declaration in Support re #16 Cross MOTION to Reduce Bond Amount by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (ALTER, DANIEL) Modified on 10/26/2018 (lisad, ).
October 26, 2018 Filing 39 Reply Declaration in Support re #16 Cross MOTION to Reduce Bond Amount by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (ALTER, DANIEL) *FILED IN ERROR BY ATTORNEY; SEE DOC. #40 FOR RE-FILED DOCUMENT* Modified on 10/26/2018 (lisad, ).
October 26, 2018 Filing 38 RESPONSE to Motion re #16 Cross MOTION to Reduce Bond Amount and Certificate of Service filed by J. BARRY THOMPSON. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(SOVEN, ANDREW)
October 24, 2018 Filing 37 Exhibit List and Witness List for Preliminary Injunction Hearing by J. BARRY THOMPSON. Certificate of Service. (SOVEN, ANDREW) Modified on 10/25/2018 (lisad, ).
October 24, 2018 Filing 36 Pre-Hearing Memorandum by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Plaintiff Ex. 1, #2 Exhibit Plaintiff Ex. 2, #3 Exhibit Plaintiff Ex. 3, #4 Exhibit Plaintiff Ex. 4, #5 Exhibit Plaintiff Ex. 5, #6 Exhibit Plaintiff Ex. 6, #7 Exhibit Plaintiff Ex. 7, #8 Exhibit Plaintiff Ex. 8, #9 Exhibit Plaintiff Ex. 9, #10 Exhibit Plaintiff Ex. 10, #11 Exhibit Plaintiff Ex. 11_Part 1 of 4, #12 Exhibit Plaintiff Ex. 11_Part 2 of 4, #13 Exhibit Plaintiff Ex. 11_Part 3 of 4, #14 Exhibit Plaintiff Ex. 11_Part 4 of 4, #15 Exhibit Plaintiff Ex. 12) (ALTER, DANIEL) Modified on 10/25/2018 (lisad, ).
October 24, 2018 Filing 35 Amended Pre-Hearing Brief (Opening Statement) re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction with Certificate of Service filed by J. BARRY THOMPSON. (SOVEN, ANDREW) Modified on 10/25/2018 (lisad, ).
October 24, 2018 Filing 34 Memorandum of Law in Support re #32 MOTION for Sanctions (For Rule 37 Discovery Sanctions filed by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (ALTER, DANIEL)
October 24, 2018 Filing 33 Declaration re #32 MOTION for Sanctions (For Rule 37 Discovery Sanctions by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(ALTER, DANIEL)
October 24, 2018 Filing 32 MOTION for Sanctions (For Rule 37 Discovery Sanctions filed by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED.Declaration, Memorandum.(ALTER, DANIEL)
October 17, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENAS, ECF NO. 24, IS DENIED. JAMS AND CIRCLE INTERNET FINANCIAL, INC. SHALL RESPOND TO THE SUBPOENAS. 3. THE PARTIES MAY BY MUTUAL CONSENT AGREE TO CONDUCT THIRD-PARTY DEPOSITIONS BEYOND THE OCTOBER 22 DEADLINE SET BY THIS COURT'S ORDER OF OCTOBER 4, 2018, ECF NO. 23. HOWEVER, ANY MUTUAL CONSENT BY COUNSEL TO CONDUCT DISCOVERY BEYOND THE DEADLINE WILL NOT AFFECT NOR CHANGE ANY DEADLINES IN THE OCTOBER 4 ORDER, INCLUDING THE DATE OF THE SCHEDULED PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 10/16/18. 10/17/18 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er, )
October 17, 2018 Filing 30 OPINION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 10/16/18. 10/17/18 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er, )
October 16, 2018 Filing 29 REPLY Brief in Support re #24 MOTION to Quash SUBPOENAS DIRECTED TO JAMS AND CIRCLE INTERNET FINANCIAL, INC. and Certificate of Service filed by J. BARRY THOMPSON. (SOVEN, ANDREW) Modified on 10/17/2018 (lisad, ).
October 15, 2018 Filing 28 Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Quash Subpoena Directed to Jams and Circle Internet Financial, Inc. re #24 MOTION to Quash SUBPOENAS DIRECTED TO JAMS AND CIRCLE INTERNET FINANCIAL, INC. filed by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (ALTER, DANIEL)
October 15, 2018 Filing 27 Declaration of Daniel S. Alter in Support of Symphony FS Limited's Opposition to Motion to Quash by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(ALTER, DANIEL)
October 15, 2018 Filing 26 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by J. BARRY THOMPSON.Memo of Law in Support, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law in Support, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E)(SOVEN, ANDREW)
October 15, 2018 Filing 25 NOTICE by J. BARRY THOMPSON re #9 Order on Motion for TRO,,,,,, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,,, Certificate of Service (SOVEN, ANDREW)
October 15, 2018 Filing 24 MOTION to Quash SUBPOENAS DIRECTED TO JAMS AND CIRCLE INTERNET FINANCIAL, INC. filed by J. BARRY THOMPSON.MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO QUASH and Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(SOVEN, ANDREW)
October 4, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS REQUEST IS GRANTED. THE PARTIES ARE TO PRODUCE AND EXCHANGE ALL NON-PRIVILEGED RESPONSIVE DOCUMENTS ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 12, 2018. THE PARTIES SHALL COMPLETE ALL DEPOSITIONS ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 22, 2018. THE HEARING ON PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION IS RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018, AT 9:00 A.M. THE GUIDELINES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE HEARING OUTLINED IN THIS COURTS ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2018, ECF NO. #13 , INCLUDING THE TIME ALLOTTED TO EACH SIDE, REMAIN IN EFFECT; ETC. AS HEREIN. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 10/4/18. 10/4/18 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas, )
October 4, 2018 Filing 22 Pre-Hearing Brief (Opening Statement) re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by J. BARRY THOMPSON. Certificate of Service. (SOVEN, ANDREW) Modified on 10/5/2018 (lisad, ).
October 4, 2018 Filing 21 Memorandum PRE-HEARING MEMORANDUM re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by J. BARRY THOMPSON. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8)(SOVEN, ANDREW)
October 3, 2018 Filing 20 AFFIDAVIT of Service by Tom Fredericks re: served Summons, Complaint, Motion for TRO upon J. Barry Thompson by Personally Served on September 25, 2018 (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(GOLDEN, JAMES)
October 2, 2018 Filing 19 Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order and in Support of Plaintiff's Cross-Motion to Reduce Bond Amount re #16 MOTION Denying Defendant J. Barry Thompson's Motion to Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order and granting Symphony's Cross Motion to Reduce Bond Amount filed by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (ALTER, DANIEL)
October 2, 2018 Filing 18 Declaration of Graham Keating in Opposition to Thompson's Motion to Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order and in Support of Symphony's Cross Motion to Reduce Bond Amount by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (ALTER, DANIEL)
October 2, 2018 Filing 17 Declaration of Daniel S. Alter in Opposition to Thompson's Motion to Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order and in Support of Symphony's Cross Motion to Reduce Bond Amount by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(ALTER, DANIEL)
October 2, 2018 Filing 16 Cross MOTION to Reduce Bond Amount filed by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (ALTER, DANIEL) Modified on 10/3/2018 (lisad, ).
October 2, 2018 TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER BOND in the amount of $ 1,000,000.00 with UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY as Surety posted by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED (ti, )
September 27, 2018 Filing 15 MOTION To Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order filed by J. BARRY THOMPSON.MOTION TO DISSOLVE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, MEMO OF LAW IN SUPPORT, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(SOVEN, ANDREW)
September 26, 2018 Filing 14 Substitution of Counsel with Certificate of Service by J. BARRY THOMPSON. (SOVEN, ANDREW) Modified on 9/27/2018 (lisad, ).
September 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER THAT COUNSEL SHALL BE PREPARED TO OFFER ANY EVIDENCE OR ARGUMENT SUPPORTING THEIR RESPECTIVE POSITIONS AS TO WHETHER THIS COURT SHOULD ISSUE A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AS PLAINTIFF REQUESTS. EACH SIDE IS ALLOTTED AN HOUR AND A HALF TO PRESENT ITS POSITION. NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2018, COUNSEL FOR EACH PARTY SHALL: A. FILE A PREHEARING MEMORANDUM, NOT TO EXCEED FIVE PAGES, LISTING EACH WITNESS NUMERICALLY, A SUMMARY OF THE FACTS THE WITNESS IS EXPECTED TO TESTIFY TO, AND THE ESTIMATED LENGTH OF EACH WITNESSS TESTIMONY. THE MEMORANDUM SHALL ALSO NUMERICALLY LIST ALL EXHIBITS THAT COUNSEL INTEND TO INTRODUCE AT THE HEARING. B. ATTACH ANY EXHIBITS THAT ARE NOT ALREADY IN THE RECORD TO THE PREHEARING MEMORANDUM. TO THE EXTENT THAT THE EXHIBIT IS IN THE RECORD, COUNSEL SHALL LIST THE EXHIBIT BY NAME AND INCLUDE THE ECF DOCUMENT NUMBER AND EXHIBIT NUMBER. NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2018, THE PARTIES MAY SUBMIT TO CHAMBERS WRITTEN AFFIDAVITS FOR THE COURTS CONSIDERATION. NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2018, THE PARTIES MAY SUBMIT TO CHAMBERS WRITTEN OPENING STATEMENTS NOT TO EXCEED THREE PAGES. FOLLOWING THE HEARING AND ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018, THE PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 9/18/18. 9/20/18 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO ATTORNEY AND E-MAILED.(mas, )
September 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER THE THE APPLICATON OF DANIEL S. ALTER, TO PRACTICE IN THIS COURT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 83.5.2(b) IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 9/17/18. 9/20/18 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO ATTORNEY ALONG WITH ECF REGISTRATION FORM AND E-MAILED.(mas, )
September 18, 2018 Filing 11 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney MOTION OF EUGENE J. CHIKOWSKI FOR LEAVE TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL AND PROPOSED ORDER filed by J. BARRY THOMPSON. Certificate of Service, Proposed Order.(CHIKOWSKI, EUGENE) Modified on 9/19/2018 (lisad, ).
September 18, 2018 Filing 10 CERTIFICATE of Counsel re #9 Order on Motion for TRO,,,,,, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,,, CERTIFICATION OF ATTORNEY EUGENE J. CHIKOWSKI PURSURANT TO THIS COURTS ORDER DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 by EUGENE J. CHIKOWSKI on behalf of J. BARRY THOMPSON. (CHIKOWSKI, EUGENE) Modified on 9/19/2018 (lisad, ).
September 14, 2018 Set/Reset Deadlines as to MOTION HEARING SET FOR 10/9/2018 08:00 AM BEFORE HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON JR.. (mas, )
September 14, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER THAT SYMPHONY'S #3 MOTION IS GRANTED AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT J. BARRY THOMPSON, HIS AGENTS, INSTRUMENTALITIES, REPRESENTATIVES, ANYONE ACTING IN CONCERT WITH HIM, AND ANY ENTITIES CONTROLLED BY HIM, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO VOLANTIS ESCROW PLATFORM, L.L.C. AND FTL HOLDINGS, L.L.C. (ALL OF WHICH ARE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THOMPSON), ARE RESTRAINED, ENJOINED, AND PROHIBITED, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF PARAGRAPH 6 BELOW, FROM DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY; ETC. AS HEREIN. A HEARING ON SYMPHONYS MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION SHALL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2018, AT 8:00 A.M. AT THE EDWARD N. CAHN UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE AND FEDERAL BUILDING, COURTROOM C, THIRD FLOOR, 504 WEST HAMILTON STREET, ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA. WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE ENTRY OF THIS ORDER, SYMPHONY SHALL POST A BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000. ALL FUNDS IN THE POSSESSION OF THOMPSON THAT ARE THE PROPERTY OF SYMPHONY FS LIMITED ARE TO BE TRANSFERRED BY THOMPSON TO THE IOLTA ACCOUNT OF ATTORNEY EUGENE J. CHIKOWSKI BY 5:00 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2018, AND UPON RECEIPT OF SUCH FUNDS, ATTORNEY CHIKOWSKI IS TO FILE A NOTICE WITH THE COURT CONFIRMING RECEIPT OF SUCH FUNDS, THE AMOUNT RECEIVED, AND THE SOURCE OF THE FUNDS. THIS ORDER SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THIS COURT; ETC. AS HEREIN. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 9/14/18.9/14/18 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas, )
September 14, 2018 Filing 8 Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR. Telephone Conference held on 9/13/18. A Telephone Conference was held by the Court. (mas, )
September 14, 2018 Filing 7 ENTRY of Appearance by J. BARRY THOMPSON, J. BARRY THOMPSON. Certificate of Service (CHIKOWSKI, EUGENE) Modified on 9/17/2018 (lisad, ).
September 13, 2018 Filing 6 NOTICE OF SCHEDULING OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE: A TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH THE HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR. HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018, AT 4:00 P.M. CONCERNING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR A TRO AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF WILL INITIATE THE TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL BY CONTACTING JUDGE LEESON AT 610-391-7020, THROUGH HIS CIVIL DEPUTY CLERK, AFTER ALL PARTIES ARE CONFIRMED AS PRESENT ON THE CALL. (dja, )
September 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER THAT COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF[S] MUST SERVE THIS ORDER ON EVERY PARTY TO THIS CASE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PARTYS FIRST APPEARANCE, UNLESS THIS CASE WAS REMOVED FROM STATE COURT, IN WHICH CASE THIS RESPONSIBILITY FALLS ON COUNSEL FOR THE PARTY WHO REMOVED THE CASE; ETC. AS HEREIN. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 9/12/18. 9/13/18 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO UNREP AND E-MAILED.(mas, ) Modified on 9/14/2018 (lisad, ).
September 11, 2018 Filing 4 PLAINTIFF, SYMPHONY FS LIMITED'S MOTION FOR THE PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF DANIEL S. ALTER, ESQ., STATEMENT, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (FILING FEE PAID 9/14/2018)(fdc) Modified on 9/17/2018 (ti, ). Modified on 9/28/2018 (mas, ).
September 11, 2018 Filing 3 SYMPHONY FS LIMITED'S MOTION FOR A TRO AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION,MEMORANDUM, DECLARATION. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit)(fdc)
September 11, 2018 Filing 2 Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED.(fdc, )
September 11, 2018 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against J. BARRY THOMPSON ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 184565.), filed by SYMPHONY FS LIMITED. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(fdc) (Attachment 2 replaced on 9/13/2018) (lisad, ).
September 11, 2018 One (1) Summons Issued as to J. BARRY THOMPSON. Forwarded To: James J. Golden on 9/11/18. (fdc)

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Defendant: J. BARRY THOMPSON
Represented By: ANDREW J. SOVEN
Represented By: JAMES E. DELBELLO, JR.
Represented By: EUGENE J. CHIKOWSKI
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