In re Wrap Technologies, Inc. Securities Exchange Act Litigation
| Carone Cobden |
| David Norris, Thomas Smith, Wrap Technologies, Inc. and James A. Barnes |
| Paula Earley and Joseph Mercurio |
| Wrap Technologies, Inc. Securities Exchange Act Litigation |
| 2:2020cv08760 |
| September 23, 2020 |
| US District Court for the Central District of California |
| Pedro V Castillo |
| Dolly M Gee |
| Securities/Commodities |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 21 NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Defendants James A. Barnes, David Norris, Thomas Smith, Wrap Technologies, Inc.. (Joint Notice) Related Case(s): 2:20-cv-10444-JVS (Ex) (Humphreys, Scott) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Ivan B. Knauer counsel for Defendants James A. Barnes, David Norris, Thomas Smith, Wrap Technologies, Inc.. Changing Firm name to Ballard Spahr LLP, 1909 K Street, NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20006-1157. Changing 202.661.2222 to 202.661.2237. Filed by Defendants James A. Barnes, David Norris, Thomas Smith, Wrap Technologies, Inc.. (Knauer, Ivan) |
Filing 19
MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS - ORDER RE CONSOLIDATION UNDER IN RE WRAP TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT LITIGATION, CASE NO. CV 20-8760-DMG (PVCx) by Judge Dolly M. Gee: On 10/20/2020, the Court ordered the parties in Cobden [CV 20-08760 DMG (PVCx)], Mercurio [CV 20-09030 DMG (PVCx)], and Earley [CV 20-09444 DMG (PVCx)] to show cause by no later than 10/30/2020, why the cases should not be consolidated under the caption, In re Wrap Technologies, Inc. Securities Exchange Act Litigation, Case No. CV 20-8760-DMG (PVCx), with a single consolidated class action complaint or designated operative complaint #13 . The Court ORDERS that the cases be consolidated under the caption, In re Wrap Technologies, Inc. Securities Exchange Act Litigation, Case No. CV 20-8760-DMG (PVCx), and that Case Nos. CV 20-9030-DMG (PVCx) and CV 20-9444-DMG (PVCx) be administratively closed. All material documents filed in those cases are deemed to have been filed in the consolidated case. By no later than 11/23/2020, the parties shall meet and confer and, if possible, submit a joint stipulation designating the lead plaintiff and agreeing to the filing of a consolidated amended class action complaint or designate an operative complaint. If the parties are unable to stipulate to these matters, they shall file a joint status report by that date regarding how they propose to proceed. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk)
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| Filing 18 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Carone Cobdento Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, Set/Reset Deadlines, #13 (Rosen, Laurence) |
| Filing 17 RESPONSE IN SUPPORT Defendants' Response to Order to Show Cause Why Cases Should Not Be Consolidated filed by Defendants James A. Barnes, David Norris, Thomas Smith, Wrap Technologies, Inc.. (Attorney Brian D Huben added to party James A. Barnes(pty:dft), Attorney Brian D Huben added to party David Norris(pty:dft), Attorney Brian D Huben added to party Thomas Smith(pty:dft), Attorney Brian D Huben added to party Wrap Technologies, Inc.(pty:dft))(Huben, Brian) |
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Filing 16
ORDER by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Granting Appilcation of Non-Resident Attorney Ivan B. Knauer to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Wrap Technologies, Inc., David Norris, James A. Barnes and Thomas Smith, designating Patrick Kelly as local counsel #14 . (iv)
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| Filing 15 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Ivan B. Knauer to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants James A. Barnes, David Norris, Thomas Smith, Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-28640263) #14 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Certificate of Good Standing not attached for every state court listed to which the applicant has been admitted. Other error(s) with document(s): A declaration is required regarding unavailability to provide GSC due to COVID-19. See Court's website on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance. (Thrasher, Lupe) |
| Filing 14 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Ivan B. Knauer to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants James A. Barnes, David Norris, Thomas Smith, Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-28640263) filed by defendants James A. Barnes, David Norris, Thomas Smith, Wrap Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing (D.C. Bar), #2 Certificate of Good Standing (Utah Bar), #3 Proposed Order) (Kelly, Patrick) |
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Filing 13
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY CASES SHOULD NOT BE CONSOLIDATED by Judge Dolly M. Gee. The parties in Cobden, Mercurio, and Earley are hereby ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE by no later than October 30, 2020 why the cases should not be consolidated under the caption, In re Wrap Technologies, Inc. Securities Exchange Act Litigation, Case No. CV 20-8760-DMG (PVCx), with a single consolidated class action complaint or designated operative complaint. (iv)
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| Filing 12 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Ivan B. Knauer. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (gk) |
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Filing 11
ORDER RE STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT UNTIL AFTER APPOINTMENT OF LEAD PLAINTIFF UNDER 15 U.S.C. SECTION 78u-4(a)(3)(B) by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Upon Stipulation #10 , the Court hereby ORDERS that Defendants Wrap Technologies, Inc., David Norris, James A. Barnes, and Thomas Smith (collectively, "Defendants") shall not be required to, and shall not waive any rights, arguments, or defenses by waiting to, answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this action until further notice. After the appointment of a lead plaintiff, lead plaintiff and Defendants shall promptly meet and confer regarding a schedule for the filing of a consolidated complaint or designation of an operative complaint, and a briefing schedule for Defendants' anticipated motion(s) to dismiss. The parties shall submit a joint stipulation with a proposed schedule no later than ten business days following the appointment of lead plaintiff. See document for further details. (gk)
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| Filing 10 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by defendants James A. Barnes, David Norris, Thomas Smith, Wrap Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Attorney Patrick W Kelly added to party James A. Barnes(pty:dft), Attorney Patrick W Kelly added to party David Norris(pty:dft), Attorney Patrick W Kelly added to party Thomas Smith(pty:dft), Attorney Patrick W Kelly added to party Wrap Technologies, Inc.(pty:dft))(Kelly, Patrick) |
| Filing 9 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Carone Cobden, upon Defendant Wrap Technologies, Inc. served on 9/25/2020, answer due 10/16/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Amy McLaren (Managing Agent) in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (Rosen, Laurence) |
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Filing 8
INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Dolly M. Gee. (kti)
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| Filing 7 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendants James A. Barnes, David Norris, Thomas Smith, Wrap Technologies, Inc. (lh) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (lh) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Dolly M. Gee and Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo. (lh) |
| Filing 4 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Carone Cobden, (Rosen, Laurence) |
| Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Carone Cobden. (Rosen, Laurence) |
| Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Carone Cobden. (Rosen, Laurence) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-28215562 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff Carone Cobden. (Attachments: #1 PSLRA Certification) (Attorney Laurence M Rosen added to party Carone Cobden(pty:pla))(Rosen, Laurence) |
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