Securities and Exchange Commission v. Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. et al

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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. et al

Plaintiff:	Securities and Exchange Commission
Defendant:	Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., EFT Global Holdings, Inc. doing business as Sentar Pharmaceuticals and Paul P. Edalat
Case Number:	8:2022cv01792
Filed:	September 30, 2022
Court:	US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge:	Douglas F McCormick
Referring Judge:	Fred W Slaughter
Nature of Suit:	Securities/Commodities
Cause of Action:	15 U.S.C. § 77 Securities Fraud
Jury Demanded By:	Defendant

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Date Filed	Document Text
October 11, 2023	Filing 43 ORDER Re Joint Stipulation Under Rule 16(B) for an Order Modifying the Court's 1/18/2023, Scheduling Order #42 by Judge Fred W. Slaughter, the court ORDERS the court's 1/18/2023 Scheduling Order #35 MODIFIED to read as follows (with changes indicated by italics): Jury Trial set for 1/7/2025 at 8:30 AM. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions in Limine set for 12/5/2024 at 8:30 AM. Non-Expert Discovery Cut-Off: 5/16/2024. Las t Date to Hear Motions: 9/5/2024. Deadline to Complete Settlement Conference: 8/29/2024. Motions in Limine with Proposed Orders: 10/31/2024. Joint Proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order: 11/7/2024. (See document for further information). (jp)
October 10, 2023	Filing 42 Joint STIPULATION for Order under Rule 16(b)(4) to Modify the Court's January 18, 2023 Scheduling Order (Dkt. No. 35) filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Kam, Stephen)
August 23, 2023	Filing 41 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Jonathan K. Keller counsel for Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Ivan B. Knauer is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Keller, Jonathan)
February 16, 2023	Filing 40 Text Only ORDER GRANTING Application of Non-Resident Attorney Ivan B. Knauer to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. #39 and Application of Non-Resident Attorney Jonathan K. Keller to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. #38 pursuant to the Courts directive. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
February 14, 2023	Filing 39 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Ivan B. Knauer to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 12/28/2022, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539822) filed by Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Order admitting Knauer pro hac vice) (Kashani, Mir)
February 14, 2023	Filing 38 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jonathan K. Keller to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 12/28/2022, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539754) filed by Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Order admitting Keller pro hac vice) (Kashani, Mir)
January 19, 2023	Filing 37 Text Only ORDER GRANTING Corrected Application of Non-Resident Attorney John A. Sten to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. #33 pursuant to the Courts directive. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (mku) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
January 18, 2023	Filing 36 ORDER ON PRETRIAL AND TRIAL PROCEDURES (CIVIL CASES) by Judge Fred W. Slaughter. (mku)
January 18, 2023	Filing 35 MINUTES The Court, having reviewed the pleadings and the parties' submissions pursuant to FRCP 26(f), VACATES the Scheduling Conference set for 1/26/2023 and sets the following schedule: by Judge Fred W. Slaughter: The Court sets the following schedule: Jury Trial set for 7/16/2024 at 8:30 AM. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions in Limine set for 6/27/2024 at 8:30 AM. Last Date to Hear Motion to Amend Pleadings/Add Parties: 3/2/2023. Non-Expert Discovery Cut-Off: 1/18/2024. Last Date to Hear Motions: 5/2/2024. Deadline to Complete Settlement Conference: 4/25/2024. Motions in Limine with Proposed Orders: 6/6/2024. Joint Proposed Final Pretrial Conference Order: 6/13/2024. (See document for further information). (jp)
January 17, 2023	Filing 34 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 5 to 7 days, filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission.. (Kam, Stephen)
January 12, 2023	Filing 33 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney John A. Sten to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 12/28/2022, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539754) filed by Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Sten pro hac vice order) (Kashani, Mir)
January 12, 2023	Filing 32 STATUS REPORT Regarding Joint Rule 26(f) Report filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Kam, Stephen)
January 12, 2023	Filing 31 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Ivan B. Knauer to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 12/28/2022, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539754) #26 , Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jonathan K. Keller to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 12/28/2022, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539822) #27 , Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney John A. Sten to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 12/28/2022, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539851 #28 by Judge Fred W. Slaughter. The document is stricken. Filer shall consult the Notice(s) of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hae Vice Application and correct all deficiencies prior to re-filing. (jp)
January 11, 2023	Filing 30 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney John A. Sten to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 12/28/2022, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539851) #28 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed Order has not been flattened and is causing a corruption with the filing. (lt)
January 11, 2023	Filing 29 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Ivan B. Knauer to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 12/28/2022, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539754) #26 , Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jonathan K. Keller to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 12/28/2022, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539822) #27 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Attached Certificate of Good Standing not issued within 30 days prior to filing of the application. Proposed Order has not been flattened and is causing a corruption with the filing. (lt)
January 9, 2023	Filing 28 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney John A. Sten to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 12/28/2022, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539851) filed by Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Sten pro hac vice order) (Kashani, Mir)
January 9, 2023	Filing 27 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jonathan K. Keller to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 12/28/2022, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539822) filed by Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Keller pro hac vice order) (Kashani, Mir)
January 9, 2023	Filing 26 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Ivan B. Knauer to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 12/28/2022, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539754) filed by Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Knauer pro hac vice order) (Kashani, Mir)
January 3, 2023	Filing 25 ORDER IN RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney John A. Sten to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539851) #23 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jonathan K. Keller to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539754) #21 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Ivan B. Knauer to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539822) #22 by Judge Fred W. Slaughter. The document is stricken. Filer shall consult the Notice of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application and correct all deficiencies prior to re-filing.. (rolm)
December 29, 2022	Filing 24 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney John A. Sten to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539851) #23 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jonathan K. Keller to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539754) #21 , APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Ivan B. Knauer to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539822) #22 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed Order has not been flattened and is causing a corruption with the filing. (lt)
December 28, 2022	Filing 23 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney John A. Sten to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539851) filed by defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order pro hac vice Sten) (Kashani, Mir)
December 28, 2022	Filing 22 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Ivan B. Knauer to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539822) filed by defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Admit Attorney Knauer pro hac vice) (Kashani, Mir)
December 28, 2022	Filing 21 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jonathan K. Keller to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34539754) filed by Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order to admit Attorney Keller pro hac vice) (Kashani, Mir)
December 16, 2022	Filing 20 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 and NOTICE OF INTERESTED PARTIES and JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc..(Attorney Mir Saied Kashani added to party Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(pty:dft))(Kashani, Mir)
December 2, 2022	Filing 19 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME FOR DEFENDANT VIVERA PHARMACEUTICALS TO RESPOND TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT #18 by Judge Fred W. Slaughter. The time for Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Complaint #1 in the above-captioned matter is EXTENDED to and including 12/16/2022. (jp)
December 2, 2022	Filing 18 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. answer now due 12/16/2022, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Kam, Stephen)
December 2, 2022	Filing 17 ORDER SETTING RULE 26(f) SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Fred W. Slaughter. Scheduling Conference set for 1/26/2023 at 9:00 a.m. See Order for details. (mku)
November 30, 2022	Filing 16 NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Re: REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendants EFT Global Holdings, Inc., Paul P. Edalat #12 . The Clerk cannot enter the requested relief as: Answer on file dated 11/22/22 (dkt. no. #13 ). (jp)
November 28, 2022	Filing 15 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commissionto Response in Opposition to Motion #14 (Kam, Stephen)
November 22, 2022	Filing 14 OPPOSITION to REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendants EFT Global Holdings, Inc., Paul P. Edalat #12 filed by Defendants EFT Global Holdings, Inc., Paul P. Edalat. (Kashani, Mir)
November 22, 2022	Filing 13 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 with JURY DEMAND and STATEMENT OF INTERESTED PARTIES filed by Defendants EFT Global Holdings, Inc., Paul P. Edalat.(Attorney Mir Saied Kashani added to party EFT Global Holdings, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Mir Saied Kashani added to party Paul P. Edalat(pty:dft))(Kashani, Mir)
November 22, 2022	Filing 12 REQUEST for Clerk to Enter Default against Defendants EFT Global Holdings, Inc., Paul P. Edalat filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Stephen T. Kam) (Kam, Stephen)
November 2, 2022	Filing 11 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission, upon Defendant Paul P. Edalat served on 10/28/2022, answer due 11/18/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Paul P. Edalat, Defendant, in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Kam, Stephen)
November 2, 2022	Filing 10 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission, upon Defendant EFT Global Holdings, Inc. served on 10/31/2022, answer due 11/21/2022. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Michaun N. Franczak, Authorized Recipient for the Registered Agent of EFT Global Holdings, Inc. in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service.Original Summons returned. (Kam, Stephen)
October 4, 2022	Filing 9 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. upon Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/3/2022, answer due 12/2/2022. Waiver of Service signed by Ivan B. Knauer, Esq. (Kam, Stephen)
September 30, 2022	Filing 8 CIVIL STANDING ORDER by Judge Fred W. Slaughter. (mku)
September 30, 2022	Filing 7 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendants EFT Global Holdings, Inc., Paul P. Edalat, Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (lh)
September 30, 2022	Filing 6 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (lh)
September 30, 2022	Filing 5 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (lh)
September 30, 2022	Filing 4 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fred W. Slaughter and Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick. (lh)
September 30, 2022	Filing 3 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Kam, Stephen)
September 30, 2022	Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Kam, Stephen)
September 30, 2022	Filing 1 COMPLAINT No Fee Required - US Government, filed by Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission. (Attorney Stephen Tian Li Kam added to party Securities and Exchange Commission(pty:pla))(Kam, Stephen)

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Plaintiff: Securities and Exchange Commission
Represented By:	Stephen Tian Li Kam
Represented By:	Robert C Stillwell
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Defendant: Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Represented By:	Mir Saied Kashani
Represented By:	Ivan B. Knauer
Represented By:	John A. Sten
Represented By:	Jonathan K. Keller
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Defendant: EFT Global Holdings, Inc. doing business as Sentar Pharmaceuticals
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