United States of America v. Roger Gerardo Brenes, et al
Plaintiff: United States of America
Defendant: Thriving in Black Inc., Roger Gerardo Brenes and Thriving Industries
Case Number: 4:2020cv10007
Filed: January 24, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Jacqueline Becerra
Referring Judge: K Michael Moore
Nature of Suit: Taxes
Cause of Action: 26 U.S.C. ยง 7401
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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March 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Plaintiff United States of Americas Motion for Extension of Deadline to Effect Service of Summons and Complaint. #9 . Therein, Plaintiff states that Plaintiffs attempts to serve Defendants have been unsuccessful because Defendants are deliberately evading service. Id. at 1-4. As such, Plaintiff requests the Court extend the deadline to perfect service from April 24, 2020 until June 23, 2020. Id. at 4. Accordingly, UPON CONSIDERATION of the Motion, the pertinent portions of the record, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion #9 is GRANTED. Plaintiff shall perfect service on Defendants Roger Gerardo Brenes and Thriving in the Black, Inc. on or before June 23, 2020. In light of this Order, it is FURTHER ORDERED that the Parties shall hold a scheduling conference on or before July 23, 2020 or within thirty (30) days of the date Plaintiff perfects service on Defendants Roger Gerardo Brenes and Thriving in the Black, Inc., whichever occurs first. Within ten (10) days of the scheduling conference, counsel shall file a Joint Scheduling Report. Failure of counsel to file a joint scheduling report within the deadlines set forth above may result in dismissal, default, and the imposition of other sanctions including attorney's fees and costs. Signed by Chief Judge K. Michael Moore on 3/25/2020. (mgh)
March 24, 2020 Filing 9 MOTION for Extension of Time OR EXTENSION OF DEADLINE TO EFFECT SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAI NT by United States of America. Responses due by 4/7/2020 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex 1 -Miami Herald Article)(Guerrier, Pascale)
March 19, 2020 Filing 8 Summons (Affidavit) Returned Unexecuted by United States of America as to All Defendants. (Guerrier, Pascale)
March 19, 2020 Filing 7 Summons (Affidavit) Returned Unexecuted by United States of America as to All Defendants. (Guerrier, Pascale)
January 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 PAPERLESS ORDER REFERRING PRETRIAL DISCOVERY MATTERS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE JACQUELINE BECERRA. PURSUANT to 28 U.S.C. 636 and the Magistrate Rules of the Local Rules of the Southern District of Florida, the above-captioned Cause is referred to United States Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Becerra to take all necessary and proper action as required by law with respect to any and all pretrial discovery matters. Any motion affecting deadlines set by the Court's Scheduling Order is excluded from this referral, unless specifically referred by separate Order. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall comply with Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Becerra's discovery procedures. Signed by Chief Judge K. Michael Moore on 1/30/2020. (mgh)
January 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 PAPERLESS PRETRIAL ORDER. This order has been entered upon the filing of the complaint. Plaintiff's counsel is hereby ORDERED to forward to all defendants, upon receipt of a responsive pleading, a copy of this Order. It is further ORDERED that S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1 shall apply to this case and the parties shall hold a scheduling conference no later than twenty (20) days after the filing of the first responsive pleading by the last responding defendant, or within sixty (60) days after the filing of the complaint, whichever occurs first. However, if all defendants have not been served by the expiration of this deadline, Plaintiff shall move for an enlargement of time to hold the scheduling conference, not to exceed 90 days from the filing of the Complaint. Within ten (10) days of the scheduling conference, counsel shall file a joint scheduling report. Failure of counsel to file a joint scheduling report within the deadlines set forth above may result in dismissal, default, and the imposition of other sanctions including attorney's fees and costs. The parties should note that the time period for filing a joint scheduling report is not tolled by the filing of any other pleading, such as an amended complaint or Rule 12 motion. The scheduling conference may be held via telephone. At the conference, the parties shall comply with the following agenda that the Court adopts from S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1: (1) Documents (S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1.B.1 and 2) - The parties shall determine the procedure for exchanging a copy of, or a description by category and location of, all documents and other evidence that is reasonably available and that a party expects to offer or may offer if the need arises. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(B). (a) Documents include computations of the nature and extent of any category of damages claimed by the disclosing party unless the computations are privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(C). (b) Documents include insurance agreements which may be at issue with the satisfaction of the judgment. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(D). (2) List of Witnesses - The parties shall exchange the name, address and telephone number of each individual known to have knowledge of the facts supporting the material allegations of the pleading filed by the party. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(A). The parties have a continuing obligation to disclose this information. (3) Discussions and Deadlines (S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1.B.2) - The parties shall discuss the nature and basis of their claims and defenses and the possibilities for a prompt settlement or resolution of the case. Failure to comply with this Order or to exchange the information listed above may result in sanctions and/or the exclusion of documents or witnesses at the time of trial. S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1.I. Pursuant to Administrative Order 2016-70 of the Southern District of Florida and consistent with the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit's Local Rules and Internal Operating Procedures, within three days of the conclusion of a trial or other proceeding, parties must file via CM/ECF electronic versions of documentary exhibits admitted into evidence, including photographs of non-documentary physical exhibits. The Parties are directed to comply with each of the requirements set forth in Administrative Order 2016-70 unless directed otherwise by the Court.Telephonic appearances are not permitted for any purpose. Upon reaching a settlement in this matter the parties are instructed to notify the Court by telephone and to file a Notice of Settlement within twenty-four (24) hours. Signed by Chief Judge K. Michael Moore on 1/30/2020. (mgh)
January 24, 2020 Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Thriving in Black Inc.. (mee)
January 24, 2020 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Roger Gerardo Brenes. (mee) (Main Document 3 replaced on 1/24/2020) (mee).
January 24, 2020 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Chief Judge K. Michael Moore. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Becerra is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (mee)
January 24, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Roger Gerardo Brenes, Thriving in the Black, Inc. a/k/a Thriving Industries, Inc.. Filing fees $ 400.00. USA Filer - No Filing Fee Required, filed by United States of America. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summon(s) R Brenes Summons, #3 Summon(s) Thriving in the Black Summons)(Guerrier, Pascale)

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