Lawlor v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
Plaintiff: George Lawlor
Defendant: Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated
Respondent: Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
In Re: In the Matter of the Application of
Case Number: 2:2019cv04145
Filed: July 17, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Brian M Cogan
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Arbitration
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1446 Notice of Removal
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 9, 2019 Opinion or Order Minute Entry and Order for joint Initial Status Conference and Premotion Conference held on 9/9/2019 before Judge Brian M. Cogan. Counsel for both parties appeared. Respondent shall send petitioner a copy of the arbitration agreement by 9/16/2019. Petitioner shall file its motion for modification by 9/30/2019. Respondent shall file its opposition by 10/21/2019; reply by 10/31/2019. See transcript for details. (Court Reporter: Victoria Torres-Butler). (Weisberg, Peggy)
September 5, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Letter pursuant to Section III(A) of Honorable Brian M. Cogan's Individual Practices by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Joint Letter) (Schacter, Kenneth)
September 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Letter pursuant to Honorable Brian M. Cogan's Individual Rules, which direct the parties to submit a joint letter to the Court within five days of the scheduled Initial Status Conference by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Schacter, Kenneth)
September 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Letter Request for Pre-Motion Conference on Petition to Modify Award by George Lawlor (Taaffe, Michael)
August 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael S. Taaffe on behalf of George Lawlor (notification declined or already on case) (Taaffe, Michael)
August 28, 2019 Opinion or Order ORDER granting #9 Michael Taaffe's Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as counsel for plaintiff. The attorney shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that he receives electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure the $150 admission fee be submitted to the Clerks Office via filing the event Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee. Ordered by Judge Brian M. Cogan on 8/28/2019. (Weisberg, Peggy)
August 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number ANYEDC-11791518. by George Lawlor. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit of M. Taaffe) (Taaffe, Michael)
August 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Kathryn Marie Ball on behalf of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (aty to be noticed) (Ball, Kathryn)
August 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen Scotch-Marmo on behalf of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (aty to be noticed) (Scotch-Marmo, Stephen)
August 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Bank of America Corporation, Corporate Parent Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Corporate Parent NB Holdings Corporation for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.. (Schacter, Kenneth)
July 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Hearing: Initial Status Conference previously set for 8/7/2019 is reset to 9/9/2019 at 11:15 AM in Chambers 704S. (Weisberg, Peggy)
July 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 5 SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Status Conference is set for 8/7/2019 at 10:30 AM in Chambers 704S. SEE ATTACHED MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONFERENCE. Ordered by Judge Brian M. Cogan on 7/18/2019. (Weisberg, Peggy)
July 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 4 In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to the Notice is a blank copy of the consent form that should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. The form may also be accessed at the following link: #http://www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/FormsAndFees/Forms/AO085.pdf. You may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent. (Rodin, Deanna)
July 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 3 This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made. (Rodin, Deanna)
July 18, 2019 Opinion or Order This case has been opened in the Eastern District of New York. If you plan to continue representing your client(s), you must be admitted to practice before this court. You must do so by applying for Pro Hac Vice or permanent admission. To apply for Pro Hac Vice admission, you must first register for an ECF login and password. Please visit the Court's website at www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions for guidance. Once registered, you must electronically file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You must pay the required pro hac vice fee online. (Rodin, Deanna)
July 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Case Assigned to Judge Brian M. Cogan. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our #website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (Rodin, Deanna)
July 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Civil Cover Sheet.. by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated (Schacter, Kenneth)
July 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. from State of New York Supreme Court County of Nassau, case number 608612/2019. (Filing fee $400 receipt number ANYEDC-11674120)Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -Yes (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Petition, #2 Exhibit 2 - Process and Pleadings, #3 Exhibit 3 - Amended Statement of Claim) (Schacter, Kenneth) Modified on 7/18/2019 (Rodin, Deanna).

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Defendant: Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated
Represented By: Kenneth I. Schacter
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Respondent: Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Represented By: Kenneth I. Schacter
Represented By: Stephen Scotch-Marmo
Represented By: Kathryn Marie Ball
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