Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC v. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands et al
| Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC |
| Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Arnold Palacios, Edward C Deleon Guerrero, Rafael S Demapan, Mariano Taitano, Martin Mendiola, Ramon M. Dela Cruz, Andrew Yeom and Commonwealth Casino Commission of the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands |
| 1:2024cv00001 |
| February 23, 2024 |
| US District Court for the Northern District of Mariana Islands |
| David O Carter |
| Ramona V Manglona |
| Constitutional - State Statute |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1330 Breach of Contract |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 38
FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT for 1. Unconstitutional Impairment of Contract and Violation of the Contracts Clause of the U.S. and CNMI Constitutions; 2. Violation of the Due Process Clauses of the U.S. and CNMI Constitutions; 3. Violation of Article IV of CNMI Constittion; 4. Breach of Casio License Agreement; 5. Declaratory Relief, Injunction and Restittuion. Demand for Jury Trial. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K, #12 Exhibit L, #13 Exhibit M) (Chen, Michael)
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Filing 37
OPPOSITION to #21 #20 #19 Defendants CNMI, Demapan, and Taitano's Motion to Dismiss. Concurrently filed with First Amended Complaint. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G) (Chen, Michael)
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Filing 36
DECISION and ORDER Denying #23 Plaintiff's Second Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by Designated Judge David O. Carter on 4/5/2024. (JXP)
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Filing 35
DEFENDANTS Edward C. Deleon Guerrero, Rafael S. Demapan, Mariano Taitano, Martin Mendiola, and Ramon M. Dela Cruz's Response to #33 Order to Show Cause (ECF No. 33). (Attachments: #1 Affidavit) (Dela Cruz, Carl Allen)
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Filing 34
PLAINTIFF IPI's Response to #33 Order to Show Case (ECF No. 33). (Chen, Michael)
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Filing 33
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Show Cause Response due by 4/1/2024, at 1:30 PM. Signed by Designated Judge David O. Carter on 04/01/2024. (FPA)
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Filing 32
ORDER Approving #26 Substitution of Counsel. Signed by Designated Judge David O. Carter on 4/1/2024. (JXP)
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Filing 31
PLAINTIFF's Motion for Leave to File a Reply. Plaintiff's Reply in Support of Plaintiff's Second Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Chen, Michael)
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Filing 30
DEFENDANTS Edward C. Deleon Guerrero, Rafael S. Demapan, Mariano Taitano, Martin Mendiola, and Ramon M. Dela Cruz submit their Brief in Opposition to #23 Plaintiff's Second Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Dela Cruz, Carl Allen)
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Filing 29
RESPONSE by Defendant Arnold Palacios to #23 Plaintiff IPI's Second Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Halegua, Aaron)
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Filing 28
DEFENDANT Andrew Yeom's Opposition to #23 Plaintiff's Second Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Nelson, Alison)
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Filing 27
COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS' Opposition to #23 Plaintiff's Second Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. (Glass, Jr., Jonathan Robert)
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Filing 26
NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel. Jonathan Robert Glass, Jr. appearing for Defendant Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (Glass, Jr., Jonathan Robert)
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Filing 25
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC. Served Upon All Defendants. (Nutting, Stephen)
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In accordance with LR 7.1(a)(2), Plaintiff's Second Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, ECF No. #23 , will be decided on the briefs by the Court. Responses to Plaintiff's Second Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order are due March 29, 2024. (FPA)
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Filing 24
DECLARATION of Howyo Chi in Support of #23 Plaintiff's Second Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K) (Chen, Michael)
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Filing 23
PLAINTIFF's Second Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Michael Chen appearing for Plaintiff Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC. (Attachments: #1 Supplement, #2 Affidavit) (Chen, Michael)
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Filing 22
NOTICE of Appearance by Carl Allen Flores Dela Cruz on behalf of Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Rafael S Demapan, and Mariano Taitano. (Dela Cruz, Carl Allen)
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In accordance with LR 7.1(a)(2), Defendants Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Rafael S. Demapan, and Mariano Taitano's Motion to Dismiss, ECF Nos. #19 #20 #21 , will be decided on the briefs by the Court. (FPA)
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Filing 21
DEFENDANTS Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Rafael S. Demapan, and Mariano Taitano's Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). Carl Allen Flores Dela Cruz appearing for Defendant Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (Attachments: #1 Supplement) (Dela Cruz, Carl Allen)
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Filing 20
DEFENDANTS Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Rafael S. Demapan, and Mariano Taitano's Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). Carl Allen Flores Dela Cruz appearing for Defendant Mariano Taitano. (Attachments: #1 Supplement) (Dela Cruz, Carl Allen)
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Filing 19
DEFENDANTS Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Rafael S. Demapan, and Mariano Taitano's Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). Carl Allen Flores Dela Cruz appearing for Defendant Rafael S Demapan. (Attachments: #1 Supplement) (Dela Cruz, Carl Allen)
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Filing 18
ORDER Granting #14 Joint Motion to Extend Time Under Local Rule 7.1(f). Signed by Designated Judge David O. Carter on 3/22/2024. (JXP)
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Filing 17
ORDER Admitting #12 Aaron Halegua Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Designated Judge David O. Carter on 3/20/2024. (JXP)
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Filing 16
ORDER. Honorable David O. Carter is Temporarily Designated for the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands. (JXP)
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Filing 15
ORDER of Self-Recusal. Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona recused. Signed by Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona on 3/14/2024. (FPA)
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Filing 14
JOINT Motion to Extend Time Under Local Rule 7.1(f). Alison M. Nelson appearing for Defendant Andrew Yeom. (Nelson, Alison)
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Filing 13
DECLARATION of Consent by Bruce Berline in Support of #12 Application to Admit Aaron Halegua Pro Hac Vice. (Filing Fee: $300, Receipt Number: ANMIDC-450889.) (Berline, Bruce)
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Filing 12
APPLICATION for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Aaron Halegua. (Filing Fee: $300, Receipt Number: ANMIDC-450889.) Bruce L. Berline appearing for Defendant Arnold Palacios. (Berline, Bruce)
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Filing 11
NOTICE of Appearance by John Brendan Layde on behalf of Arnold Palacios. (Layde, John)
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Filing 10
NOTICE of Appearance by Bruce L. Berline on behalf of Arnold Palacios. (Berline, Bruce)
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Filing 9
MEMORANDUM Decision Denying #2 Plaintiff's Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by Designated Judge David O. Carter on 2/29/2024. (FPA)
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Filing 8
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Designated Judge David O. Carter: Hearing on #2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order held on 2/27/2024. (Court Reporter HMD) (FPA)
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Set Hearing: Hearing on #2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is set for 2/27/2024 at 2:30 PM in the 3rd Floor Courtroom before Designated Judge David O. Carter. (FPA)
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Terminate #2 #3 Motion for TRO. (FPA)
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Filing 7
DECLARATION filed by Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC re #3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Points and Authorities in Support of Motion, #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Supplemental Declaration of Chi. (Chen, Michael)
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Filing 6
ORDER Granting Petition for Admission to Practice Pro Hac Vice of Michael Chen for Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC. Signed by Designated Judge David O. Carter on 02/26/2024. (ACH)
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Filing 5
CONSENT to Serve as Local Counsel and Designee for Michael Chen filed by Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC. (TVW)
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Filing 4
PETITION for Admission to Practice Pro Hac Vice for Michael Chen Appearing for Plaintiff Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC. (Filing Fee: $300, Receipt Number: 100010219.) (TVW)
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Filing 3
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Points and Authorities in Support of Motion Stephen J. Nutting appearing for Plaintiff Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Michael Chen in Support of TRO, #2 Affidavit Declaration of Howyo Chi, #3 Exhibit Exhibit A - Supreme Court Opinion, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 1- Casino License Agreement, #5 Exhibit Exhibit 2- CCC Annual Reports, #6 Exhibit Exhibit 3- Commission Order No. 2021-002, #7 Exhibit Exhibit 4-CNMI Superior Court Order, #8 Exhibit Exhibit 5-Notice of Payment Deadline, #9 Exhibit Exhibit 6-Complaint 2021-002, #10 Exhibit Exhibit 7-Complaint-2021-003, #11 Exhibit Exhibit 8- Motion to Set Revocation Hearing, #12 Exhibit Exhibit 9 - Joint Stipulation to Postpone Revocation Hearing, #13 Exhibit Exhibit 10- CCC Plans to Proceed with Revocation Hearing on 2/28/24, #14 Exhibit Exhibit 11- Email from CNMI AAG Blaise, #15 Exhibit Exhibit 12-MOU betwen IPIH and Kyosei, #16 Exhibit Exhibit 13- Prsentation Material by Kyosei, #17 Exhibit Exhibit 14- Wire Transfer Record) (Nutting, Stephen)
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Filing 2
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Stephen J. Nutting appearing for Plaintiff Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC (Nutting, Stephen)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT for 1. Unconstitutional Impairment of Contract and Violation of the Contracts Clause of the U.S. and CNMI Constitutions; 2. Violation of the Due Process Clauses of the U.S. and CNMI Constitutions; 3. Violation of Article IV of CNMI Constittion; 4. Breach of Casio License Agreement; 5. Declaratory Relief, Injunction and Restittuion against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing Fee: $405.00, Receipt Number: 10217.), filed by Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K, #12 Exhibit L, #13 Civil Cover Sheet) (TVW)
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Summons Issued as to Edward C Deleon Guerrero. (TVW)
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Summons Issued as to Arnold Palacios. (TVW)
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Summons Issued as to Rafael S Demapan. (TVW)
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Summons Issued as to Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (TVW)
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Summons Issued as to Ramon M. Dela Cruz. (TVW)
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Summons Issued as to Andrew Yeom. (TVW)
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Summons Issued as to Martin Mendiola. (TVW)
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Summons Issued as to Mariano Taitano. (TVW)
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