Kline et al v. Bitconnect et al
| Dusty Showers, Andrew Kline, Lena Huna and Charles Mabra |
| BitConnect Trading Ltd., BitConnect International PLC, Joshua Jeppesen, Ryan Maasen, Bitconnect, BitConnect Ltd., John Does and Glenn Arcaro |
| 9:2018cv80512 |
| April 18, 2018 |
| US District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
| West Palm Beach Office |
| XX US, Outside State |
| Dave Lee Brannon |
| Donald M Middlebrooks |
| Securities/Commodities |
| 15 U.S.C. § 0077 |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 42
ORDER Approving Stipulation/Consolidating Cases for Appointing Lead Plaintiff, Approving Co-Lead Counsel and Creation of Executive Committee. The Securities class actions, 9:18-cv-80086-DMM; 9:18-cv-80319DMM; 98:18-cv-21118-DMMM, 9:18-cv-80512-DMM pending in this Judicial District are hereby consolidated for all purposes pursuant to Rule 42 (a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Case numbers 9:18-cv-80319DMM; 98:18-cv-21118-DMMM, 9:18-cv-80512-DMM are closed. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 6/19/2018. Associated Cases: 9:18-cv-80086-DMM, 1:18-cv-21118-DMM, 9:18-cv-80319-DMM, 9:18-cv-80512-DMM (kpe)
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| Civil Case Terminated per Chambers. Closing Case. (kpe) |
| Cases associated. (kpe) |
| Filing 41 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kiran Narayan Bhat on behalf of Ryan Maasen. Attorney Kiran Narayan Bhat added to party Ryan Maasen(pty:dft). (Bhat, Kiran) |
| Filing 40 STIPULATION regarding Motion for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Selection of Counsel (Dkt. No. 30) by Albert Parks, Faramarz Shemirani (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Silver, David) |
| Filing 39 REPLY to Response to Motion re #30 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Selection of Lead Counsel filed by the BitConnect Investor Group a/k/a filed by Albert Parks, Faramarz Shemirani. (Silver, David) |
| Filing 38 RESPONSE to Motion re #30 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Selection of Lead Counsel filed by the BitConnect Investor Group a/k/a filed by Andrew Kline. Replies due by 5/4/2018. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1: Order Granting Temporary Restraining Order, #2 Exhibit 2: Paige Proof of Service, #3 Exhibit 3: Kline Proof of Service, #4 Exhibit 4: Mengesha Proof of Service)(Eggnatz, Joshua) |
| Filing 37 RESPONSE to Motion re #30 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Selection of Lead Counsel filed by the BitConnect Investor Group a/k/a filed by Ryan Maasen. Replies due by 5/4/2018. (Stumphauzer, Ryan) |
| Filing 36 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Carl E. Volz, Desiree Moore and Nicole Claire Mueller, mailing date April 18, 2018, (pt) |
| Filing 35 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Michael J. Klein, mailing date April 18, 2018, (pt) |
| Filing 34 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks and Magistrate Judge Dave Lee Brannon. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Dave Lee Brannon 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. (jua) |
| Filing 33 Case transferred in from Florida Middle; Case Number 8:18-cv-00319. Electronic file including transfer order and docket sheet received. .(jua). |
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Filing 32
ORDER transferring case to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, West Palm Beach Division. The Court's April 6, 2018 Show Cause Order #27 is DISCHARGED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to close the file. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 4/17/2018. (RLH)
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| Filing 31 AFFIDAVIT of David C. Silver re: #30 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Selection of Lead Counsel filed by the BitConnect Investor Group a/k/a by Albert Parks, Faramarz Shemirani. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5)(Silver, David) |
| Filing 30 MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Selection of Lead Counsel filed by the BitConnect Investor Group a/k/a by Albert Parks, Faramarz Shemirani. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Silver, David) |
| Filing 29 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #27 Order pdf filed by Andrew Kline. (Pascucci, Michael) |
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Filing 28
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #26 Plaintiff's Motion for Relief From Local Rule 4.04(b), based on #27 the Court's Order. On its own motion, the Court stays Plaintiffs' deadline to move for class certification pending the Court's ruling on its jurisdiction over this matter. Should the Court retain jurisdiction, Plaintiffs may refile their motion, which the Court will consider as timely filed. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 4/6/2018. (RLH)
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Filing 27
ORDER that on or before Monday, April 16, 2018, Plaintiffs are directed to SHOW CAUSE why this action should be allowed to proceed in this forum. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 4/6/2018. (RLH)
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| Filing 26 Unopposed MOTION for miscellaneous relief, specifically From Local Rule 4.04(b) by Lena Huna, Andrew Kline, Charles Mabra, Dusty Showers. (Eggnatz, Joshua) |
| Filing 25 NOTICE of compliance re #22 Order on motion to appear pro hac vice by Glenn Arcaro (Volz, Carl) |
| Filing 24 NOTICE of compliance re #20 Order on motion to appear pro hac vice by Glenn Arcaro (Moore, Desiree) |
| Filing 23 NOTICE of compliance re #20 Order on motion to appear pro hac vice by Glenn Arcaro (Mueller, Nicole) |
| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid and Special Admission Attorney Certification Form filed by attorney Nicole C. Mueller, appearing on behalf of Glenn Arcaro (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA049504.) Related document: #17 MOTION for Nicole C. Mueller to appear pro hac vice. (AG) |
| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid and Special Admission Attorney Certification Form filed by attorney Desiree F. Moore, appearing on behalf of Glenn Arcaro (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA049504.) Related document: #18 MOTION for Desiree F. Moore to appear pro hac vice. (AG) |
| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES paid and Special Admission Attorney Certification Form filed by attorney Carl E. Voltz, appearing on behalf of Glenn Arcaro (Filing fee $150 receipt number TPA049504.) Related document: #21 MOTION for Carl E. Volz to appear pro hac vice. (AG) |
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Filing 22
ORDER granting #21 Defendant Arcaro's motion for Carl Volz to appear pro hac vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 3/19/2018. (ACS)
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| Filing 21 MOTION for Carl E. Volz to appear pro hac vice by Glenn Arcaro. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Special Admin_Atty Certification, #2 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Lumpkin, Carol) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. NOTE: Exhibit removed from the docket; Special Admission Attorney Certification Form shall be filed in paper format with the Clerk of Court, counsel notified. Modified on 3/19/2018 (LD). |
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Filing 20
ORDER granting #17 Defendant Glenn Arcaro's motion by Nicole C. Mueller to appear pro hac vice; granting #18 Defendant Glenn Arcaro's motion by Desiree F. Moore to appear pro hac vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 3/16/2018. (DK)
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Filing 19
ENDORSED ORDER granting #16 Defendant Glenn Arcaro's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint. Answer or response due on or before the 45th day after the lead plaintiff files or designates the operative pleading. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 3/16/2018. (RLH)
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| Filing 18 MOTION for Desiree F. Moore to appear pro hac vice by Glenn Arcaro. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Special Admin_Atty Certification, #2 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Lumpkin, Carol) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. NOTE: Exhibit removed from the docket; Special Admission Attorney Certification Form shall be filed in paper format with the Clerk of Court, counsel notified. Modified on 3/16/2018 (LD). |
| Filing 17 MOTION for Nicole C. Mueller to appear pro hac vice by Glenn Arcaro. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Special Admin_Atty Certification, #2 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Lumpkin, Carol) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. NOTE: Exhibit removed from the docket; Special Admission Attorney Certification Form shall be filed in paper format with the Clerk of Court, counsel notified. Modified on 3/16/2018 (LD). |
| Filing 16 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Glenn Arcaro. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Lumpkin, Carol) |
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Filing 15
ENDORSED ORDER granting #13 Motion for Reconsideration. Defendants shall respond on or before the 45th day after the lead plaintiff files or designates the operative pleading. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 3/15/2018. (RLH)
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| Filing 14 NOTICE of pendency of related cases per Local Rule 1.04(d) by Ryan Maasen. (Stumphauzer, Ryan) |
| Filing 13 Unopposed MOTION for Reconsideration of the Court's March 8, 2018 Endorsed Order by Ryan Maasen. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Long Lawsuit Complaint, #2 Exhibit 2 - Long Lawsuit Order Transferring Case, #3 Exhibit 3 - Argiro Lawsuit Complaint)(Stumphauzer, Ryan) |
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Filing 12
ENDORSED ORDER granting in part and denying in part #10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Defendants' response due on or before April 9, 2018. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 3/8/2018. (RLH)
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| Filing 11 NOTICE of pendency of related cases per Local Rule 1.04(d) by Ryan Maasen. (Stumphauzer, Ryan) |
| Filing 10 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiffs' Complaint by Ryan Maasen. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Paige Lawsuit Complaint, #2 Exhibit 2 - Wildes Lawsuit Complaint, #3 Exhibit 3 - Avalos Lawsuit Complaint)(Stumphauzer, Ryan) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - Track 2 issued by Deputy Clerk on 2/9/2018. (SRC) |
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Filing 8
STANDING ORDER: Filing of documents that exceed twenty-five pages. Signed by Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on 07/15/08. (LNR)
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| Filing 7 SUMMONS issued as to Joshua Jeppesen. (LNR) |
| Filing 6 SUMMONS issued as to Bitconnect LTD. (LNR) |
| Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to Ryan Maasen. (LNR) |
| Filing 4 SUMMONS issued as to Glenn Arcaro. (LNR) |
| Filing 3 SUMMONS issued as to Bitconnect Trading LTD. (LNR) (LNR). |
| Filing 2 SUMMONS issued as to Bitconnect International, PLC. (LNR) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number TPA48661) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Civil Cover Sheet)(LNR) |
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