DNV Investment Partnership et al v. Regent Private Capital, LLC et al
Plaintiff: DNV Investment Partnership, Dale Menard, S. Eugene Mathis, Jr. and Kenneth A. Greenspun
Defendant: Regent Private Capital, LLC, Regent Private Capital II LLC, Charles Stephenson, Premier Natural Resources LLC, Lawrence Field, SGM Holdings, LLC, Syndicated Geo Management Corporationo and Richard Featherly
Case Number: 2:2014cv02232
Filed: April 2, 2014
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
Office: Memphis Office
County: Shelby
Presiding Judge: Sheryl H Lipman
Referring Judge: Tu M Pham
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Fraud
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 13, 2015 Case transferred to the Southern District of New York. Original file, certified copy of transfer order, and docket sheet sent. (wjn)
February 13, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER granting #26 Motion to Change Venue. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 2/13/15. (Lipman, Sheryl)
October 27, 2014 Filing 45 RESPONSE in Support re #26 MOTION to Dismiss or, Alternatively, to Change Venue, to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, and to Strike Jury Demand Response to Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by DNV Investment Partnership, Kenneth A. Greenspun, S. Eugene Mathis, Jr, Dale Menard. (Andrews, A.)
October 23, 2014 Filing 44 NOTICE by Richard Featherly, Lawrence Field, Premier Natural Resources LLC, SGM Holdings, LLC, Syndicated Geo Management Corporationo of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Notice of Dismissal in NY Case, #2 Exhibit 2- Notice of Discontinuance in NY Case, #3 Exhibit 3- Docket Report in NY Case)(Fox, James)
October 7, 2014 Filing 43 NOTICE by DNV Investment Partnership, Kenneth A. Greenspun, S. Eugene Mathis, Jr, Dale Menard re #42 Notice (Other), Response to Notice of Supplemental Authority (Gaines, Richard)
September 30, 2014 Filing 42 NOTICE by Richard Featherly, Lawrence Field, Premier Natural Resources LLC, SGM Holdings, LLC, Syndicated Geo Management Corporationo re #26 MOTION to Dismiss or, Alternatively, to Change Venue, to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, and to Strike Jury Demand , NOTICE OF FILING SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY (Fox, James)
September 26, 2014 Filing 41 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sheryl H. Lipman: Scheduling Conference was scheduled to be held on 9/26/2014. #26 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss as to I: Motion to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, Change Venue and II: Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction - heard and taken under advisement. Defendant to submit notice re: I. Motion to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, Change Venue by 10/3/2014. Plaintiff is hereby ordered to respond by 10/10/2014. Scheduling Conference to be reset after ruling on the motion to dismiss if necessary, (for Plaintiffs: A. James Andrews) (for Defendants: Dan J. Schulman, James Bennett Fox, Lucian Pera) (Court Reporter: Brenda Parker) (jpw)
September 22, 2014 Filing 40 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting . (Fox, James)
September 22, 2014 Filing 39 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #37 First MOTION to Certify Class , proposed order submitted by Richard Featherly, Lawrence Field, Premier Natural Resources LLC, SGM Holdings, LLC, Syndicated Geo Management Corporationo. (Fox, James)
September 8, 2014 Filing 38 First MOTION for Disclosure by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Gaines, Richard)
September 4, 2014 Filing 37 First MOTION to Certify Class by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit Resume of Andrews, #3 Exhibit Resume of Gaines)(Gaines, Richard)
August 28, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER denying #34 Motion for Leave to File. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 8/28/14. (Lipman, Sheryl)
August 27, 2014 Filing 35 SETTING LETTER: Scheduling Conference set for 9/26/2014 10:00 AM in Courtroom 7 - Memphis before Judge Sheryl H. Lipman. (jpw)
August 26, 2014 Filing 34 First MOTION for Leave to File SUR Reply by All Plaintiffs. (Gaines, Richard)
August 26, 2014 Filing 33 RESPONSE to Motion re #26 MOTION to Dismiss or, Alternatively, to Change Venue, to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, and to Strike Jury Demand filed by All Plaintiffs. (Gaines, Richard)
August 19, 2014 Filing 32 REPLY to Response to Motion re #29 Response to Motion, IN FURTHER SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTIONS (I) TO CHANGE VENUE, (II) TO DISMISS FOR LACK OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION, (III) TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, AND (IV) TO STRIKE JURY DEMAND filed by Richard Featherly, Lawrence Field, Premier Natural Resources LLC, SGM Holdings, LLC, Syndicated Geo Management Corporationo. (Fox, James)
July 24, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER GRANTING CONSENT MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME AND FOR LEAVE TO FILE IN EXCESS OF PAGE LIMITATIONS #30 . Responses due by 8/19/2014. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 7/24/14. (Lipman, Sheryl)
July 23, 2014 Filing 30 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #29 Response to Motion, and to File in Excess of Page Limitation, proposed order submitted by Richard Featherly, Lawrence Field, Premier Natural Resources LLC, SGM Holdings, LLC, Syndicated Geo Management Corporationo. (Fox, James)
July 17, 2014 Filing 29 RESPONSE to Motion re #26 MOTION to Dismiss or, Alternatively, to Change Venue, to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, and to Strike Jury Demand filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit)(Gaines, Richard)
June 30, 2014 Filing 28 NOTICE by Richard Featherly, Lawrence Field, Premier Natural Resources LLC, SGM Holdings, LLC, Syndicated Geo Management Corporationo of Request for Hearing (Fox, James)
June 30, 2014 Filing 27 NOTICE by Richard Featherly, Lawrence Field, Premier Natural Resources LLC, SGM Holdings, LLC, Syndicated Geo Management Corporationo of Filing Supplemental Authority (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Order and Decision of NY Court)(Fox, James)
June 20, 2014 Filing 26 MOTION to Dismiss or, Alternatively, to Change Venue, to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, and to Strike Jury Demand by Richard Featherly, Lawrence Field, Premier Natural Resources LLC, SGM Holdings, LLC, Syndicated Geo Management Corporationo. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit 1 - James Hughes Affirmation, #3 Exhibit A to Hughes Aff - Global Settlement Agreement, #4 Exhibit B to Hughes Aff - Subscription Agreement, #5 Exhibit C to Hughes Aff - Release, #6 Exhibit 2 - Richard Featherly Declaration, #7 Exhibit 3 - Lawrence Field Declaration)(Fox, James)
June 16, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER granting #24 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 6/16/14. (Lipman, Sheryl)
June 12, 2014 Filing 24 Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages proposed order submitted by Richard Featherly, Lawrence Field, Premier Natural Resources LLC, SGM Holdings, LLC, Syndicated Geo Management Corporationo. (Fox, James)
May 28, 2014 Filing 23 Judge Sheryl H. Lipman added pursuant to Administrative Order 2014-12. Judge Samuel H. Mays, Jr no longer assigned to case. (jae)
May 26, 2014 Filing 22 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Plaintiffs All Plaintiffs., filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Attachment A-Regent-SGM Agreement, #2 Exhibit Attachment B-List of Investors, #3 Exhibit Attachment C-Bayswater Report, #4 Exhibit Attachment D-Confidential Disclosure Memo, #5 Exhibit Attachment E-Email from Regent) (Andrews, A.)
May 23, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO AMEND FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT, AMENDING THE CAPTION, DIRECTING METHOD OF SERVICE, AND EXTENDING TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT, signed by Judge Samuel H. Mays, Jr. on 05/23/2014. Defendants' time to file an answer or otherwise respond to the complaint is extended to and including June 20, 2014. (Mays, Samuel)
May 22, 2014 Filing 20 Consent MOTION to Amend/Correct the First Amended Complaint, Amend the Caption, Accept Service, and for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Amended Complaint, proposed order submitted by All Defendants. (Fox, James)
May 12, 2014 Filing 19 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Attachment A, #2 Exhibit Attachment B, #3 Exhibit Attachment C, #4 Exhibit Attachment D, #5 Exhibit Attachment E)(Gaines, Richard) Modified on 5/16/2014 to correct filer.(jae).
May 6, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER GRANTING MOTION #17 TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE, signed by Judge Samuel H. Mays, Jr. on 05/06/2014. Attorney Dan J. Schulman is admitted to participate in this action as counsel for defendants. (Mays, Samuel)
May 6, 2014 Filing 17 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice proposed order submitted (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0651-1899703) by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of good standing - New York, #2 Exhibit Certificate of good standing - Southern District of New York)(Schulman, Dan)
May 5, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER GRANTING MOTION #15 FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT, signed by Judge Samuel H. Mays, Jr. on 05/05/2014. Defendants shall have until May 28, 2014 to file a responsive pleading (Mays, Samuel)
May 5, 2014 Filing 15 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Move or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint, proposed order submitted by All Defendants. (Fox, James)
May 2, 2014 Filing 14 Notice of Correction to #13 Notice of Appearance to Include Correct Address of Undersigned Counsel. (Pera, Lucian)
May 2, 2014 Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Lucian T. Pera on behalf of All Defendants (Pera, Lucian)
May 2, 2014 Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by James Bennett Fox, Jr on behalf of All Defendants (Fox, James)
April 2, 2014 Filing 11 Summons Issued as to Lawrence Field. The filer has been notified electronically that the summons has been issued, and the new docket entry reflects this. Upon notification of the new docket entry, the filer is to print the issued summons in order to effect service. (jld)
April 2, 2014 Filing 10 Summons Issued as to Premier Natural Resources LLC. The filer has been notified electronically that the summons has been issued, and the new docket entry reflects this. Upon notification of the new docket entry, the filer is to print the issued summons in order to effect service. (jld)
April 2, 2014 Filing 9 Summons Issued as to Charles Stephenson. The filer has been notified electronically that the summons has been issued, and the new docket entry reflects this. Upon notification of the new docket entry, the filer is to print the issued summons in order to effect service. (jld)
April 2, 2014 Filing 8 Summons Issued as to Regent Private Capital II LLC. The filer has been notified electronically that the summons has been issued, and the new docket entry reflects this. Upon notification of the new docket entry, the filer is to print the issued summons in order to effect service. (jld)
April 2, 2014 Filing 7 Summons Issued as to Regent Private Capital, LLC. The filer has been notified electronically that the summons has been issued, and the new docket entry reflects this. Upon notification of the new docket entry, the filer is to print the issued summons in order to effect service. (jld)
April 2, 2014 Filing 6 Notice of Correction to #2 Notice of Summons, . (Attachments: #1 Summons Corrected Summons, #2 Summons Corrected Summons, #3 Summons Corrected Summons, #4 Summons Corrected Summons)(Gaines, Richard)
April 2, 2014 Filing 5 Notice of Correction to #1 Complaint, 4 Deficiency Notice,,, . (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Gaines, Richard)
April 2, 2014 Filing 4 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, document #1 Complaint filed by Kenneth A. Greenspun, Dale Menard, S. Eugene Mathis, Jr., DNV Investment Partnership has been filed. However, the following deficiency has been found: The civil cover sheet is attached to the complaint. Please file the complaint and as an attachment add the civil cover sheet. You will do this by going under notice and then to notice to correct.. Please refer to the #ECF User Manual and #ECF Policies and Procedures. The filer has one business day to correct the deficiency. (jld)
April 2, 2014 Filing 3 Judge Samuel H. Mays, Jr and Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham added. (jld)
April 2, 2014 Filing 2 NOTICE of Summons by Richard L. Gaines on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Summons Lawrence Field Summons, #2 Summons Premier Natural Summons, #3 Summons Regent Private Capital II Summons, #4 Summons Regent Private Summons, #5 Summons Charles Stephenson Summons)(Gaines, Richard)
April 2, 2014 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0651-1879173), filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit)(Gaines, Richard)

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Plaintiff: DNV Investment Partnership
Represented By: A. James Andrews
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Plaintiff: Dale Menard
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Defendant: Regent Private Capital, LLC
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Defendant: Charles Stephenson
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Defendant: Premier Natural Resources LLC
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Defendant: SGM Holdings, LLC
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Defendant: Syndicated Geo Management Corporationo
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Defendant: Richard Featherly
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