In re: Akorn, Inc.
Appellee: Akorn Ophthalmics, Inc., Clover Pharmaceuticals Corp., DIP Lenders, VPI Holdings Corp., Akorn, Inc., Louisiana Department of Revenue, Versapharm Incorporated, 1199SEIU Licensed Practical Nurses Welfare Fund, Advanced Vision Research, Inc., United States Trustee, 1199SEIU Greater New York Benefit Fund, Akorn Sales, Inc., Leadiant Biosciences, Inc., VPI Holdings Sub, LLC, 1199SEIU National Benefit Fund for Home Care Workers, Sergeants Benevolent Association Health and Welfare Fund, Akorn (New Jersey), Inc., Olta Pharmaceuticals Corp., Ad Hoc Group, Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Akorn, Inc. et al., Oak Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Covenant Pharma, Inc., 1199SEIU National Benefit Fund, IRP Claimants, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Dr. Charles P. Ehlen, Gabelli Funds, LLC, Fresenius Kabi AG, AFSCME District Council 47 Health and Welfare Fund and Akorn Animal Health, Inc.
Appellant: Provepharm, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2020cv01336
Filed: October 1, 2020
Court: US District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Maryellen Noreika
Nature of Suit: Bankruptcy Appeal (801)
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 0158
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 4, 2020 Filing 12 Amended Transmittal removing Louisiana Department of Revenue as a party (nmg)
October 27, 2020 Filing 11 Recommendation that Bankruptcy Appeal be withdrawn from mandatory mediation. Signed by Judge Mary Pat Thynge on 10/27/20. Associated Cases: 1:20-cv-01254-MN, 1:20-cv-01336-MN(cak)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER GRANTING (12) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 1:20-cv-01254-MN; GRANTING (7) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 1:20-cv-01336-MN. See Order for Complete Details. Signed by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 10/19/2020. (dlw)
October 19, 2020 Case associated with lead case: Create association to 1:20-cv-01254-MN. An Order has been entered in this appeal directing the procedural consolidation of this appeal under Civil Action No. 20-1254, BAP No. 20-29. The docket in Civil Action No. 20-1254, BAP No. 20-29 should be consulted for all matters affecting this appeal. (dlw)
October 16, 2020 Pro Hac Vice Attorneys George W. Hicks, Jr and Andrew C. Lawrence for Akorn, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (kmd)
October 16, 2020 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED - re #8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney George W. Hicks, Jr. filed by Akorn, Inc., #9 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Andrew C. Lawrence filed by Akorn, Inc.. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 10/16/2020. (mdb)
October 15, 2020 Filing 9 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Andrew C. Lawrence - filed by Akorn, Inc.. (Steele, Amanda)
October 15, 2020 Filing 8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney George W. Hicks, Jr. - filed by Akorn, Inc.. (Steele, Amanda)
October 15, 2020 Filing 7 UNOPPPOSED MOTION to Consolidate Cases for Procedural Purposes and for Related Relief - filed by Provepharm, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service)(Bowden, William) Modified on 10/15/2020 (dlw).
October 15, 2020 Filing 6 DESIGNATION OF RECORD on Appeal filed by Provepharm, Inc. // Provepharm, Inc.'s Designation of Items to be Included in the Record on Appeal and Statement of Issues on Appeal (Attachments: #1 Exhibit P-1, #2 Certificate of Service)(Bowden, William) Modified on 10/15/2020 (dlw).
October 9, 2020 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Michael M. Parker for Provepharm, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (kmd)
October 7, 2020 Case Assigned to Judge Maryellen Noreika. Please include the initials of the Judge (MN) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb)
October 7, 2020 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED re #5 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael M. Parker filed by Provepharm, Inc. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 10/7/2020. (dlw)
October 6, 2020 Filing 5 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael M. Parker - filed by Provepharm, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certification by Counsel to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice, #2 Proposed Order)(Bowden, William)
October 2, 2020 Filing 4 ORAL ORDER: Pursuant to this Court's Standing Order dated September 11, 2012, regarding procedures to govern mediation of all appeals from the Bankruptcy Court which places such appeals in mandatory mediation; IT IS ORDERED that on or before 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2020, the parties shall advise in a joint written submission, no longer than three (3) pages in 12 point font, directed to Chief Magistrate Judge Thynge, their respective positions regarding mediation and reasoning for their positions, including whether the parties were previously or are presently involved in mediation or other ADR process. Should the parties jointly request the matter be removed from the mandatory mediation requirement, they are to provide a proposed briefing schedule and/or advise whether they feel a teleconference with a Magistrate Judge would be of assistance and why. This submission shall not be docketed, but shall be emailed to Judge Thynge, with a copy to Cathleen Kennedy, Judicial Administrator for Judge Thynge. Ordered by Chief Magistrate Judge Mary Pat Thynge on 10/2/20. (cak)
October 2, 2020 Filing 3 Local Counsel Letter sent. Notice of Compliance deadline set for 11/2/2020. (kmd)
October 2, 2020 Filing 2 NOTICE of Docketing Bankruptcy Appeal. (kmd)
October 2, 2020 Notice of Bankruptcy Appeal Record Availability. DESIGNATED RECORD on Appeal is available electronically from the docket sheet on file in the Bankruptcy Court. Please do not send paper courtesy copies of the record on appeal to the Clerk's Office unless otherwise directed by chambers. (kmd)
October 1, 2020 Filing 1 Notice of APPEAL FROM BANKRUPTCY COURT appealing the Order entered on 9/4/2020 by Karen B.Owens in Bankruptcy case number 20-11177. Fee Status Paid.- filed by Provepharm, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Order, #2 Transmittal)(kmd)
October 1, 2020 NO DESIGNATION OF RECORD FILED. (kmd)

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Appellee: Akorn Ophthalmics, Inc.
Represented By: William P. Bowden
Represented By: Amanda Rose Steele
Represented By: Brett Michael Haywood
Represented By: Paul N. Heath
Represented By: Zachary I. Shapiro
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Appellee: Clover Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Represented By: William P. Bowden
Represented By: Amanda Rose Steele
Represented By: Brett Michael Haywood
Represented By: Paul N. Heath
Represented By: Zachary I. Shapiro
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Appellee: DIP Lenders
Represented By: Robert Steven Brady
Represented By: Robert F. Poppiti, Jr.
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Appellee: VPI Holdings Corp.
Represented By: William P. Bowden
Represented By: Amanda Rose Steele
Represented By: Brett Michael Haywood
Represented By: Paul N. Heath
Represented By: Zachary I. Shapiro
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Appellee: Akorn, Inc.
Represented By: William P. Bowden
Represented By: Amanda Rose Steele
Represented By: George W. Hicks, Jr.
Represented By: Brett Michael Haywood
Represented By: Paul N. Heath
Represented By: Zachary I. Shapiro
Represented By: Andrew C. Lawrence
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Appellee: Louisiana Department of Revenue
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Appellee: Versapharm Incorporated
Represented By: William P. Bowden
Represented By: Amanda Rose Steele
Represented By: Brett Michael Haywood
Represented By: Paul N. Heath
Represented By: Zachary I. Shapiro
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Appellee: 1199SEIU Licensed Practical Nurses Welfare Fund
Represented By: Leslie B. Spoltore
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Appellee: Advanced Vision Research, Inc.
Represented By: William P. Bowden
Represented By: Amanda Rose Steele
Represented By: Brett Michael Haywood
Represented By: Paul N. Heath
Represented By: Zachary I. Shapiro
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Appellee: United States Trustee
Represented By: T. Patrick Tinker
Represented By: Jane M. Leamy
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Appellee: 1199SEIU Greater New York Benefit Fund
Represented By: Leslie B. Spoltore
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Appellee: Akorn Sales, Inc.
Represented By: William P. Bowden
Represented By: Brett Michael Haywood
Represented By: Zachary I. Shapiro
Represented By: Paul N. Heath
Represented By: Amanda Rose Steele
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Appellee: Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.
Represented By: Michael Busenkell
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Appellee: VPI Holdings Sub, LLC
Represented By: William P. Bowden
Represented By: Amanda Rose Steele
Represented By: Brett Michael Haywood
Represented By: Paul N. Heath
Represented By: Zachary I. Shapiro
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Appellee: 1199SEIU National Benefit Fund for Home Care Workers
Represented By: Leslie B. Spoltore
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Appellee: Sergeants Benevolent Association Health and Welfare Fund
Represented By: Leslie B. Spoltore
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Appellee: Akorn (New Jersey), Inc.
Represented By: William P. Bowden
Represented By: Amanda Rose Steele
Represented By: Brett Michael Haywood
Represented By: Paul N. Heath
Represented By: Zachary I. Shapiro
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Appellee: Olta Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Represented By: William P. Bowden
Represented By: Amanda Rose Steele
Represented By: Brett Michael Haywood
Represented By: Paul N. Heath
Represented By: Zachary I. Shapiro
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Appellee: Ad Hoc Group
Represented By: Robert Steven Brady
Represented By: Robert F. Poppiti, Jr.
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Appellee: Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Akorn, Inc. et al.
Represented By: Mark Minuti
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Appellee: Oak Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Represented By: William P. Bowden
Represented By: Amanda Rose Steele
Represented By: Brett Michael Haywood
Represented By: Paul N. Heath
Represented By: Zachary I. Shapiro
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Appellee: Covenant Pharma, Inc.
Represented By: William P. Bowden
Represented By: Amanda Rose Steele
Represented By: Brett Michael Haywood
Represented By: Paul N. Heath
Represented By: Zachary I. Shapiro
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Appellee: 1199SEIU National Benefit Fund
Represented By: Leslie B. Spoltore
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Appellee: IRP Claimants
Represented By: Adam Hiller
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Appellee: Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.
Represented By: William P. Bowden
Represented By: Amanda Rose Steele
Represented By: Brett Michael Haywood
Represented By: Paul N. Heath
Represented By: Zachary I. Shapiro
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Appellee: Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Represented By: William P. Bowden
Represented By: Amanda Rose Steele
Represented By: Brett Michael Haywood
Represented By: Paul N. Heath
Represented By: Zachary I. Shapiro
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Appellee: Dr. Charles P. Ehlen
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Appellee: Gabelli Funds, LLC
Represented By: Michael J. Farnan
Represented By: Brian E. Farnan
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Appellee: Fresenius Kabi AG
Represented By: L. Katherine Good
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Appellee: AFSCME District Council 47 Health and Welfare Fund
Represented By: Leslie B. Spoltore
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Appellee: Akorn Animal Health, Inc.
Represented By: William P. Bowden
Represented By: Amanda Rose Steele
Represented By: Brett Michael Haywood
Represented By: Paul N. Heath
Represented By: Zachary I. Shapiro
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Appellant: Provepharm, Inc.
Represented By: William P. Bowden
Represented By: Michael M. Parker
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