Federal Trade Commission v. Residential Relief Foundation, Inc. et al
| Federal Trade Commission |
| Residential Relief Foundation, Inc., Silver Lining Services, LLC, Mitigation America, LLC, James W. Holderness doing business as the Law Office of James Holderness, Michael Valenti, Bryan J. Melanson, Jillian N. Melanson and Dennis Strzegowski |
| Peter E. Keith |
| 1:2010cv03214 |
| November 15, 2010 |
| US District Court for the District of Maryland |
| Baltimore Office |
| 88888 |
| J Frederick Motz |
| Other Statutory Actions |
| 15 U.S.C. § 45 Federal Trade Commission Act (unfair or deceptive acts) |
| None |
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Filing 117
ORDER granting #115 Motion for Discharge of Court-Appointed Receiver. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 6/3/13. (dass, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 116 RESPONSE in Support re #115 MOTION Motion for Discharge of Court-Appointed Receiver filed by Federal Trade Commission. Replies due by 6/17/2013. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 115 MOTION Motion for Discharge of Court-Appointed Receiver by Peter E. Keith Responses due by 6/7/2013 (Saudek, Mark) |
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Filing 114
ORDER granting in part and denying in part #101 MOTION for Reconsideration of this court's order approving plaintiff's redress distribution plan; releasing funds for the payment of defendants' attorneys fees as therein set forth. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 1/15/13. (dass, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 113 MEMORANDUM. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 1/15/13. (dass, Deputy Clerk) |
| Filing 112 RESPONSE re #109 Miscellaneous Correspondence Memorandum of James W. Holderness, Michael Valenti, and Bryan Melanson Responding to Court's October 17 Order filed by James W. Holderness, Bryan J. Melanson, Michael Valenti. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5)(Bourgeois, John) |
| Filing 111 RESPONSE re #109 Miscellaneous Correspondence filed by Peter E. Keith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Saudek, Mark) |
| Filing 110 RESPONSE re #109 Miscellaneous Correspondence filed by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 109 Correspondence regarding motion to release funds for payment of attorneys' fees. (Motz, J.) |
| Filing 108 Supplemental to Briefing - Reply in Support of Motion for Release of Funds for Legal Fees, Expenses. (Biddle, Robert) |
| Filing 107 RESPONSE re #94 Response to Motion, Receiver's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Release Funds for Payment of Attorneys' Fees filed by Peter E. Keith. (Saudek, Mark) |
| Filing 106 RESPONSE re #94 Response to Motion, Defendants' Motion to Release Funds for Payment of Attorneys' Fees filed by Federal Trade Commission. (Thurston, Robin) |
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Filing 105
ORDER granting #101 Motion for Reconsideration of this Court's Order Approving Plaintiff's Redress Distribution Plan. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 9/11/12. (dass, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 104 REPLY to Response to Motion re #101 MOTION for Reconsideration by James W. Holderness, by Michael Valenti and filed by James W. Holderness, Bryan J. Melanson, Michael Valenti. (Treem, Joshua) |
| Filing 103 RESPONSE in Opposition re #101 MOTION for Reconsideration by James W. Holderness, by Michael Valenti and filed by Peter E. Keith. Replies due by 9/4/2012. (Bragdon, James) |
| Filing 102 RESPONSE in Opposition re #101 MOTION for Reconsideration by James W. Holderness, by Michael Valenti and filed by Federal Trade Commission. Replies due by 9/4/2012. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 101 MOTION for Reconsideration by James W. Holderness, by Michael Valenti and by Bryan J. Melanson Responses due by 8/16/2012 (Attachments: #1 Memo in Support, #2 Request for Hearing, #3 Text of Proposed Order, #4 Exhibit Motion to Release Funds, #5 Exhibit Declaration)(Treem, Joshua) |
| Filing 100 JUDGMENT on Attorney Fees approving payment of fees and expenses for the Receiver and Counsel. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 5/10/12. (dass, Deputy Clerk) |
| Filing 99 NOTICE by Peter E. Keith of the Parties' Intentions Not to Take a Position Regarding Receiver's Third Interim Application for Fees and Expenses (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Third Interim Fee Application with Exhibits)(Saudek, Mark) |
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Filing 98
ORDER granting #91 Motion for Order Approving Plaintiff's Redress Distribution Plan. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 3/29/12. (dass, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 97 NOTICE by Peter E. Keith of Filing of Amended Certificate of Service (Saudek, Mark) |
| Filing 96 RESPONSE to Motion re #91 MOTION for Other Relief Motion to Approve Proposed Redress Plan Supplemental Memorandum filed by Peter E. Keith. Replies due by 4/16/2012. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Saudek, Mark) |
| Filing 95 Third MOTION for Attorney Fees and Expenses and proposed Order by Peter E. Keith Responses due by 4/16/2012 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Saudek, Mark) |
| Filing 94 RESPONSE to Motion re #91 MOTION for Other Relief Motion to Approve Proposed Redress Plan and Motion to Release Funds for Payment of Attorneys' Fees filed by James W. Holderness, Bryan J. Melanson, Michael Valenti. Replies due by 4/16/2012. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Bourgeois Declaration, #2 Exhibit Treem Declaration, #3 Exhibit Biddle Declaration, #4 Text of Proposed Order)(Bourgeois, John) |
| Filing 93 RESPONSE in Support re #91 MOTION for Other Relief Motion to Approve Proposed Redress Plan filed by Peter E. Keith. Replies due by 4/12/2012. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Saudek, Mark) |
| Filing 92 STATUS REPORT - Receiver's Second Report by Peter E. Keith. (Saudek, Mark) |
| Filing 91 MOTION for Other Relief Motion to Approve Proposed Redress Plan by Federal Trade Commission Responses due by 3/26/2012 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ashe, Gregory) |
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Filing 90
ORDER granting #88 Motion of Peter E. Keith for Release of MFG Properties, LLC from Receivership as set forth; directing the 11/15/11 TRO remains in full force and effect to the extent not inconsistent with this order and as modified by subsequent orders. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 11/28/11. (dass, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 89 NOTICE by Peter E. Keith re #88 MOTION Release of MFG Properties, LLC from Receivership (Notice of Filing of Proposed Order) (Saudek, Mark) |
| Filing 88 MOTION Release of MFG Properties, LLC from Receivership by Peter E. Keith Responses due by 12/5/2011 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Saudek, Mark) |
| Filing 87 AFFIDAVIT Acknowledging Receipt of Final Order by Defendants Bryan Melanson and Residential Relief Foundation by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 86 AFFIDAVIT Acknowledging Receipt of Final Order by Defendant Michael Valenti by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 85 AFFIDAVIT Acknowledging Receipt of Final Order by Defendants James Holderness and Silver Lining Services by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
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Filing 84
ORDER on #82 Settlement Agreement, Stipulated Final Order for Permanent Injunction and Settlement of Claims as to Defendants Mitigation America and Dennis Strzegowski, filed by Federal Trade Commission. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 9/29/11. (dass, Deputy Clerk)
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Filing 83
ORDER on #81 Settlement Agreement, Stipulated Final Order for Permanent Injunction and Settlement of Claims as to Defendants Residential Relief Foundation, Silver Lining Services, James Holderness, Bryan Melanson, Michael Valenti, and Jillian Melanson, filed by Federal Trade Commission. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 9/29/11. (dass, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 82 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Stipulated Final Order for Permanent Injunction and Settlement of Claims as to Defendants Mitigation America and Dennis Strzegowski by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 81 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Stipulated Final Order for Permanent Injunction and Settlement of Claims as to Defendants Residential Relief Foundation, Silver Lining Services, James Holderness, Bryan Melanson, Michael Valenti, and Jillian Melanson by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
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Filing 80
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #79 Consent Motion to Stay Case for Additional 60 days. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 9/7/11. (dass, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 79 Consent MOTION to Stay Case for Additional 60 days by Federal Trade Commission Responses due by 9/19/2011 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Thurston, Robin) |
| Filing 78 Correspondence from Elza Bartlett c/o Shirley Johnson re: Refund Status. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(hmls, Deputy Clerk) |
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Filing 77
ORDER staying case for 90 days and continuing temporary restraining order. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 6/8/11. (jnls, Deputy Clerk)
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Filing 76
STIPULATION AND ORDER regarding transferring frozen funds to the temporary receiver. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 6/8/11. (jnls, Deputy Clerk)
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Filing 75
STIPULATION AND ORDER regarding attorneys fees. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 6/8/11. (jnls, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 74 Joint MOTION to Stay case for 90 days and other relief by Federal Trade Commission Responses due by 6/23/2011 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 73 STIPULATION to transfer funds to receiver by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 72 STIPULATION regarding attorneys fees by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
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Filing 71
STIPULATION AND ORDER. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 5/31/11. (jnls, Deputy Clerk)
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Filing 70
STIPULATION and Order by James W. Holderness, Peter E. Keith, Bryan J. Melanson, Jillian N. Melanson, Mitigation America, LLC, Residential Relief Foundation, Inc., Silver Lining Services, LLC, Dennis Strzegowski, Michael Valenti. (Diamond, Philip)
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Filing 69
ORDER approving payment of fees and expenses for the temporary receiver and counsel. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 5/12/11. (jnl, Deputy Clerk)
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Filing 68
STIPULATION AND ORDER continuing hearing on preliminary injunction and continuing temporary restraining order. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 5/4/11. (jnl, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 67 STIPULATION to Continue PI Hearing and Extend TRO by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 66 NOTICE by Peter E. Keith of the Parties' Intentions Not to Take a Position Regarding Temporary Receiver's Second Interim Application for Fees and Expenses (Saudek, Mark) |
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Filing 65
STIPULATION AND ORDER for sale of real property. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 4/28/11. (jnl, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 64 NOTICE of Appearance by Philip F Diamond on behalf of Peter E. Keith (Diamond, Philip) |
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Filing 63
STIPULATION and Order for Sale of Real Property by Federal Trade Commission, James W. Holderness, Peter E. Keith, Bryan J. Melanson, Jillian N. Melanson, Mitigation America, LLC, Residential Relief Foundation, Inc., Silver Lining Services, LLC, Dennis Strzegowski, Michael Valenti. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4)(Saudek, Mark)
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Filing 62
STIPULATION AND ORDER continuing hearing on preliminary injunction and continuing temporary restraining order. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 3/31/11. (jnl, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 61 STIPULATION to Continue Preliminary Injunction Hearing by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 60 MOTION Temporary Receiver's Second Interim Application for Fees and Expenses by Peter E. Keith Responses due by 4/4/2011 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Saudek, Mark) |
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Filing 59
STIPULATION AND ORDER continuing hearing on preliminary injunction, continuing temporary restraining order, and expanding receivership. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 2/22/11. (jnls, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 58 STIPULATION Continuing Preliminary Injunction Hearing by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
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Filing 57
MARGINAL ORDER approving #56 Stipulation filed by Peter E. Keith. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 2/7/11. (jnl, Deputy Clerk)
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Filing 56
STIPULATION and Order by Peter E. Keith. (Saudek, Mark)
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Filing 55
STIPULATION AND ORDER re living expenses. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 1/31/11. (jnls, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 54 STIPULATION regarding release of frozen assets for living expenses by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
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Filing 53
STIPULATION AND ORDER continuing hearing on preliminary injunction, continuing temporary restraining order, and expanding receivership. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 1/12/11. (jnls, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 52 STIPULATION to Continue Preliminary Injunction Hearing by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
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Filing 51
(FILED IN ERROR) STIPULATION AND ORDER regarding attorneys fees. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 1/10/11. (jnls, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 1/11/2011 (jnls, Deputy Clerk).
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Filing 50
STIPULATION AND ORDER regarding attorneys fees. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 1/5/11. (jnl, Deputy Clerk)
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Filing 49
ORDER approving payment of fees and expenses for the temporary receiver and counsel. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 1/5/11. (jnl, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 48 STIPULATION regarding attorneys fees by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 47 NOTICE by Peter E. Keith re #40 Interim MOTION for Attorney Fees and Receiver Fees and Expenses Notice of the Parties' Intentions Not to Take a Position (Saudek, Mark) |
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Filing 46
STIPULATION AND ORDER to expand temporary receivership. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 12/23/10. (jnls, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 45 STIPULATION to Expand Temporary Receivership over Related Entity by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
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Filing 44
STIPULATION AND ORDER Re: #42 Living Expenses. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 12/21/10. (bmh, Deputy Clerk)
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Filing 43
STIPULATION AND ORDER re: #41 Living Expenses. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 12/21/10. (bmh, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 42 STIPULATION to release certain assets by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 41 STIPULATION to release assets for living expenses by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 40 Interim MOTION for Attorney Fees and Receiver Fees and Expenses by Peter E. Keith Responses due by 1/3/2011 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Affidavit of Peter E. Keith, #2 Exhibit Affidavit of Raymond J. Peroutka, #3 Exhibit Affidavit of Mark S. Saudek, #4 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Saudek, Mark) |
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Filing 39
STIPULATION AND ORDER continuing hearing on preliminary injunction and continuing temporary restraining order. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 12/16/10. (jnl, Deputy Clerk)
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Filing 38
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #35 Motion to Seal initial report of temporary receiver. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 12/14/10. (jnl, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 37 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Peter E. Keith re #36 Sealed Document (Amended Certificate of Service) (Saudek, Mark) |
| Filing 36 Sealed Initial Report of Temporary Receiver (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-L)(Saudek, Mark) Modified on 12/13/2010 (jnl, Deputy Clerk). |
| Filing 35 MOTION to Seal (Motion for Leave to File Initial Report of Temporary Receiver Under Seal) by Peter E. Keith Responses due by 12/30/2010 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Saudek, Mark) |
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Filing 34
STIPULATION AND ORDER regarding living expenses. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 12/10/10. (jnl, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 32 STIPULATION to Release Certain Assets for Living Expenses by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 31 STIPULATION to Continue Preliminary Injunction Hearing and Extend Temporary Restraining Order by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
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Filing 33
MARGINAL ORDER granting #30 Stipulation re: Living Expenses. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 12/8/10. (bmh, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 30 STIPULATION Regarding Living Expenses by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
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Filing 29
MARGINAL ORDER approving #28 Stipulation regarding attorneys fees filed by Federal Trade Commission. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 12/6/10. (jnl, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 28 STIPULATION to release attorneys fees by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
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Filing 27
STIPULATION AND ORDER regarding living expenses. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 11/30/10. (jnl, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 26 NOTICE of Appearance by Peter James Curtin on behalf of All Defendants (Curtin, Peter) |
| Filing 25 STIPULATION Joint Stipulation Regarding Living Expenses by Residential Relief Foundation, Inc.. (Himes, Mary Ellen) |
| Filing 24 NOTICE of Appearance by Mark Spencer Saudek on behalf of Peter E. Keith (Saudek, Mark) |
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Filing 23
STIPULATION AND ORDER continuing hearing on preliminary injunction and continuing temporary restraining order. Signed by Judge J. Frederick Motz on 11/23/10. (jnls, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 22 STIPULATION to Continue PI Hearing and Extend TRO by Federal Trade Commission. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Roger A Colaizzi on behalf of All Defendants (Colaizzi, Roger) |
| Filing 20 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Federal Trade Commission. Dennis Strzegowski served on 11/17/2010, answer due 12/8/2010. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 19 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Federal Trade Commission. Jillian N. Melanson served on 11/17/2010, answer due 12/8/2010. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 18 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Federal Trade Commission. Bryan J. Melanson served on 11/17/2010, answer due 12/8/2010. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 17 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Federal Trade Commission. Michael Valenti served on 11/17/2010, answer due 12/8/2010. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 16 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Federal Trade Commission. James W. Holderness served on 11/17/2010, answer due 12/8/2010. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 15 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Federal Trade Commission. Mitigation America, LLC served on 11/17/2010, answer due 12/8/2010. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Federal Trade Commission. Silver Lining Services, LLC served on 11/17/2010, answer due 12/8/2010. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Federal Trade Commission. Residential Relief Foundation, Inc. served on 11/17/2010, answer due 12/8/2010. (Ashe, Gregory) |
| Filing 12 SEALED Motion Hearing held on 11/15/2010 re #3 MOTION to Appoint Receiver, MOTION for Order to Show Cause, MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, and #2 MOTION to Seal Case filed by Federal Trade Commission before Judge Richard D Bennett. (Court Reporter: Mary Zajac) (kmts, Deputy Clerk) |
| Filing 11 -SEALED-Summons Issued 21 days as to James W. Holderness, Bryan J. Melanson, Jillian N. Melanson, Mitigation America, LLC, Residential Relief Foundation, Inc., Silver Lining Services, LLC, Dennis Strzegowski, Michael Valenti. (rafs, Deputy Clerk) |
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Filing 10
-SEALED-TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by Judge Richard D Bennett on 11/15/10. (rafs, Deputy Clerk)
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Filing 9
-SEALED-ORDER granting re #8 Notice of Entry of Appearance on behalf of a Federal Government Agency filed by Federal Trade Commission. Signed by Judge Richard D Bennett on 11/15/10. (rafs, Deputy Clerk)
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| Filing 8 NOTICE of Entry of Appearance on Behalf of a Federal Government Agency as to Robin F. Thurston and Gregory A. Ashe by Federal Trade Commission (rafs, Deputy Clerk) |
| Filing 4 Plaintiff's Recommendation for a Temporary Receiver by Federal Trade Commission (Attachments: #1 Attachment 1, #2 Attachment 2, #3 Attachment 3)(rafs, Deputy Clerk) |
| Filing 3 -SEALED- MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION to Appoint Receiver, MOTION for Order to Show Cause, by Federal Trade Commission (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Certification of Counsel, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(rafs, Deputy Clerk) (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/15/2010: #4 Vol. I - Exhibits 1-17, #5 Vol. II- Exhibits 18-21)(FILED IN PAPER FORMAT ONLY) (rafs, Deputy Clerk). Modified on 11/15/2010 (rafs, Deputy Clerk). |
| Filing 2 -SEALED- MOTION (Ex Parte) for Order Temporarily Sealing Entire Case by Federal Trade Commission (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(rafs, Deputy Clerk) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR PERMANENT INJUNCTION AND OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF against James W. Holderness, Bryan J. Melanson, Jillian N. Melanson, Mitigation America, LLC, Residential Relief Foundation, Inc., Silver Lining Services, LLC, Dennis Strzegowski, Michael Valenti, filed by Federal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(rafs, Deputy Clerk) |
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