Vestolit GmbH et al. v. Shell Chemical LP et al.
Petitioner: Celanese Europe B.V. and Vestolit GmbH
Respondent: Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. and Shell Chemical LP
Case Number: 1:2024cv01401
Filed: December 20, 2024
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Colm F Connolly
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1782 Letter rogatory - appointment
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 21 DECLARATION of Elizabeth A. DeFelice in Response to January 14, 2025 Memorandum Order re #14 Response to Order by Vestolit GmbH, Celanese Europe B.V.. (Hirzel, Samuel)
January 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 20 DECLARATION of Samuel T. Hirzel, II in Response to January 14, 2025 Memorandum Order re #14 Response to Order by Vestolit GmbH, Celanese Europe B.V.. (Hirzel, Samuel)
January 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 19 DECLARATION of Graham W. Meli in Response to the Court's Order to Show Cause re #14 Response to Order by Vestolit GmbH, Celanese Europe B.V.. (Hirzel, Samuel)
January 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 18 DECLARATION of Jaclyn Phillips in Response to the Court's Order to Show Cause re #14 Response to Order by Vestolit GmbH, Celanese Europe B.V.. (Hirzel, Samuel)
January 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 17 DECLARATION of Alec Albright in Response to the Court's January 14, 2025 Order to Show Cause re #14 Response to Order by Vestolit GmbH, Celanese Europe B.V.. (Hirzel, Samuel)
January 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 16 DECLARATION of J. Frank Hogue in Response to the Court's January 14, 2025 Order to Show Cause re #14 Response to Order by Vestolit GmbH, Celanese Europe B.V.. (Hirzel, Samuel)
January 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 15 DECLARATION of J. Mark Gidley in Response to the Court's January 14, 2025 Order to Show Cause re #14 Response to Order by Vestolit GmbH, Celanese Europe B.V.. (Hirzel, Samuel)
January 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 14 RESPONSE to Order re #11 Memorandum and Order,,,, Set Deadlines,,, Response to the Court's Order to Show Cause filed by Vestolit GmbH, Celanese Europe B.V.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Compliance)(Hirzel, Samuel)
January 21, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Graham W. Meli of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. ( re #12 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Graham W. Meli of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4595438).(Hirzel, Samuel)
January 21, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Graham W. Meli of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz - filed by Celanese Europe B.V.. (Hirzel, Samuel)
January 21, 2025 Opinion or Order Pro Hac Vice Attorney Graham W. Meli for Celanese Europe B.V. 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. (scs)
January 21, 2025 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #12 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Graham W. Meli of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, filed by Celanese Europe B.V. Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 1/21/2025. (kmd)
January 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Pro Hac Vice Attorney J. Mark Gidley,Jaclyn I. Phillips,Alec M. Albright,Jerry Frank Hogue for Vestolit GmbH 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. (scs)
January 14, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MEMORANDUM ORDER: On or before January 28, 2025, each of the seven lawyers whose name appears on the Application (D.I. #1 ) and on the memorandum filed in support of the Application (D.I. #5 ) shall show cause why that lawyer should not be deemed to have violated Model Rule 3.3(d). In each show-cause submission, the lawyer shall explain how that lawyer contributed to the Application and supporting memorandum and how much time that lawyer spent making that contribution. On or before January 28, 2025, Vestolit and Celanese shall show cause why, given the manner in which the Application was presented to the Court, the Application should not be denied in toto. See Order for further details. Set Deadlines: (Show Cause Response due by 1/28/2025). Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 1/14/2025. (mws)
January 14, 2025 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney J. Mark Gidley, J. Frank Hogue, Jaclyn I. Phillips, and Alec M. Albright of White & Case LLP filed by Vestolit GmbH. Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 1/14/2025. (mws)
December 30, 2024 Opinion or Order CORRECTING ENTRY: Civil Cover Sheet at D.I. #1 has been replaced with signed version. (jfm)
December 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 10 STANDING ORDER REGARDING BRIEFING IN ALL CASES. (mws)
December 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Case Assigned to Judge Colm F. Connolly. Please include the initials of the Judge (CFC) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb)
December 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for J. Mark Gidley of White & Case LLP, J. Frank Hogue of White & Case LLP, Jaclyn I. Phillips of White & Case LLP, and Alec M. Albright of White & Case LLP. ( re #8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney J. Mark Gidley, J. Frank Hogue, Jaclyn I. Phillips, and Alec M. Albright of White & Case LLP )( Payment of $ 200, receipt number ADEDC-4577207).(Hirzel, Samuel)
December 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney J. Mark Gidley, J. Frank Hogue, Jaclyn I. Phillips, and Alec M. Albright of White & Case LLP - filed by Vestolit GmbH. (Hirzel, Samuel)
December 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 7 DECLARATION of Henricus Martinus (Rick) Cornelissen in Support of #1 EX Parte Application for an Order Granting Leave to Obtain Discovery Under 28 U.S.C. 1782 for Use in a Foreign Proceeding - Filed by Vestolit GmbH, Celanese Europe B.V. (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, #9 Exhibit 9)(jfm)
December 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 6 DECLARATION of J. Mark Gidley in Support of #1 EX Parte Application for an Order Granting Leave to Obtain Discovery Under 28 U.S.C. 1782 for Use in a Foreign Proceeding - filed by Vestolit GmbH, Celanese Europe B.V. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4)(jfm)
December 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MEMORANDUM in Support of #1 EX Parte Application for an Order Granting Leave to Obtain Discovery Under 28 U.S.C. 1782 for Use in a Foreign Proceeding - filed by Vestolit GmbH, Celanese Europe B.V. Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 1/3/2025. (jfm)
December 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Celanese Corporation for Celanese Europe B.V. filed by Celanese Europe B.V. (jfm)
December 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. for Vestolit GmbH filed by Vestolit GmbH. (jfm)
December 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (jfm)
December 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 1 EX Parte Application for an Order Granting Leave to Obtain Discovery Under 28 U.S.C. 1782 for Use in a Foreign Proceeding (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number, ADEDC-4575990) - filed by Vestolit GmbH, Celanese Europe B.V. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(jfm)
December 20, 2024 Opinion or Order No Summons Issued. (jfm)

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Petitioner: Celanese Europe B.V.
Represented By: Elizabeth A. DeFelice
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