Aretakis v. First Financial Equity Corporation, et al.
Plaintiff: John Aretakis
Defendant: Hilltop Securities Inc. and First Financial Equity Corporation
Case Number: 1:2017cv06012
Filed: August 9, 2017
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Office: Foley Square Office
Presiding Judge: Katherine B Forrest
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 nr
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MANDATE of USCA (Certified Copy) as to #24 Notice of Appeal filed by John Aretakis. USCA Case Number 17-3649. Ordered, Adjudged and Decreed that the judgment of the District Court is AFFIRMED. Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA for the Second Circuit. Issued As Mandate: 01/02/2019. (nd)
November 7, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 24 NOTICE OF APPEAL from #22 Memorandum & Opinion. Document filed by John Aretakis. Filing fee $ 505.00, receipt number 465401194731. Form D-P is due within 14 days to the Court of Appeals, Second Circuit. (tp)
November 7, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Certified Copy of Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re: #24 Notice of Appeal. (tp)
November 7, 2017 Opinion or Order Appeal Record Sent to USCA (Electronic File). Certified Indexed record on Appeal Electronic Files for #24 Notice of Appeal filed by John Aretakis were transmitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals. (tp)
October 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #23 Clerk's Judgment, #22 Memorandum & Opinion to John Aretakis, 7 Coyote Lane, Troy, NY 12180. (rro)
October 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 23 CLERK'S JUDGMENT: That for the reasons stated in the Court's Memorandum Opinion and Order dated October 10, 2017, defendants' motion to compel arbitration is granted in full; accordingly, this action is closed. (Signed by Clerk of Court Ruby Krajick on 10/11/2017) (Attachments: #1 Notice of Right to Appeal, #2 Notice of Right to Appeal)(dt)
October 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #23 Clerk's Judgment, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (dt)
October 10, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. For the reasons stated above, defendants' motion to compel arbitration at ECF No. 7 is hereby GRANTED in full. The Clerk of Court is directed to close all open motions and terminate this action. SO ORDERED. re: #19 MOTION to Strike Document No. #15 filed by First Financial Equity Corporation, Hilltop Securities Inc. #7 Motion to Compel Arbitration. (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 10/10/2017) (rjm)
October 10, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Judgments and Orders Clerk. Transmitted re: #22 Memorandum & Opinion to the Judgments and Orders Clerk. (rjm)
October 2, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 21 LETTER addressed to Judge Katherine B. Forrest from John Aretakis, dated 9/28/17 re: Plaintiff request the Court's permission, until 10/11/17, to submit an affidavit and/or Memo of Law to oppose the Motion to Strike. Document filed by John Aretakis.(sc)
September 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 20 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #7 FIRST MOTION to Compel Arbitration .FIRST MOTION to Stay action pending outcome of arbitration. . Document filed by First Financial Equity Corporation, Hilltop Securities Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (Declaration of Alexander Aretakis), #2 Exhibit B (Declaration of Patrick Butts))(Johnson, Grant)
September 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 19 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION to Strike Document No. #15 . Document filed by First Financial Equity Corporation, Hilltop Securities Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Memorandum of Law in Support, #2 Exhibit Disciplinary Proceeding)(Johnson, Grant) Modified on 11/21/2017 (ldi).
September 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 18 LETTER from John Aretakis dated 9/8/17 re: Plaintiff submits this letter with attached copies of affidavits of service from the New York State Supreme Court from where the case was removed to the District Court.. Document filed by John Aretakis.(sc)
September 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER: The Court has reviewed plaintiff's response to defendant's motion to compel arbitration. (ECF No. 16.) The Court notes that plaintiff has raised certain factual assertions which the Court construes as allegations of procedural unreasonableness and/or lack of contract, both of which are relevant to disposition of the present motion. Accordingly, defendants are directed to reply to plaintiff's response not later than Monday, September 18, 2017. (Replies due by 9/18/2017.) (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 9/8/2017) (ras)
September 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 16 FIRST MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #7 FIRST MOTION to Compel Arbitration .FIRST MOTION to Stay action pending outcome of arbitration. . Document filed by John Aretakis. (Aretakis, John)
September 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 15 AFFIDAVIT of John Aretakis in Opposition re: #7 FIRST MOTION to Compel Arbitration .FIRST MOTION to Stay action pending outcome of arbitration.. Document filed by John Aretakis. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit)(Aretakis, John)
September 7, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 14 LETTER addressed to Judge Katherine B. Forrest from John Aretakis, dated 9/5/17 re: Plaintiff requests that the Court schedule an oral argument on the Motion to Compel arbitration; and he informs the Court that he has until 9/11/17 to oppose the motion. Document filed by John Aretakis.(sc)
August 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 13 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #12 LETTER addressed to Judge Katherine B. Forrest from John Aretakis, dated 8/22/17 re: Plaintiff requests that the Court grant an extension of two additional weeks for the him to opposse the defendant's motion, because he did not even see or read the defendant's motion until 8/21/17. Document filed by John Aretakis. ENDORSEMENT: So ordered. New deadline is 9/11/17. (Responses due by 9/11/2017). (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 8/25/2017). (rjm)
August 24, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 12 LETTER addressed to Judge Katherine B. Forrest from John Aretakis, dated 8/22/17 re: Plaintiff requests that the Court grant an extension of two additional weeks for the him to opposse the defendant's motion, because he did not even see or read the defendant's motion until 8/21/17. Document filed by John Aretakis.(sc)
August 22, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ENDORSED LETTER: addressed to Judge Katherine B. Forrest from John Stewart dated 8/22/2017 re: Counsel writes Pursuant to paragraph 2C of your Individual Rules of Practice in civil Cases, attached are electronic copies of the motion papers for Defendants' Motion to Compel Arbitration and to stay proceedings. ENDORSEMENT: We do not take emails. Write a letter to post on the docket. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 8/22/2017) (js)
August 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: Plaintiff is directed to respond to defendants' motion to compel arbitration (ECF No. 7) no later than Monday, August 28, 2017. The Court further notes that it is unlikely to stay the pending state court action if defendants' motion is granted, and is more likely to dismiss the state court action without prejudice. (Responses due by 8/28/2017) (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 8/18/2017) (cf)
August 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #5 Motion for Jonathan Neerman to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 8/18/2017) (rj)
August 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #6 Motion for Grant C. Johnson to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 8/18/2017) (rj)
August 16, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 7 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - FIRST MOTION to Compel Arbitration ., FIRST MOTION to Stay action pending outcome of arbitration. Document filed by First Financial Equity Corporation, Hilltop Securities Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law, #2 Attorney Declaration, #3 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Stewart, John) Modified on 10/18/2017 (ldi).
August 15, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 6 MOTION for Grant C. Johnson to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by First Financial Equity Corporation, Hilltop Securities Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Grant Johnson, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Johnson, Grant)
August 15, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MOTION for Jonathan Neerman to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by First Financial Equity Corporation, Hilltop Securities Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Jonathan Neerman, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Neerman, Jonathan)
August 15, 2017 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #5 MOTION for Jonathan Neerman to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff., #6 MOTION for Grant C. Johnson to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (ma)
August 10, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 4 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Grant C. Johnson to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-14000482. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by First Financial Equity Corporation, Hilltop Securities Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Affidavit, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Johnson, Grant) Modified on 8/10/2017 (bcu).
August 10, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 3 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Jonathan Neerman to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-14000382. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by First Financial Equity Corporation, Hilltop Securities Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Affidavit, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Neerman, Jonathan) Modified on 8/10/2017 (bcu).
August 10, 2017 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney John David Stewart. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: County code New York;. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the County code has been modified to XX Out of State;. (rch)
August 10, 2017 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. #4 MOTION for Grant C. Johnson to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-14000482. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff., #3 MOTION for Jonathan Neerman to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-14000382. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of Texas;. Re-file the motion as a Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (bcu)
August 10, 2017 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney John David Stewart. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: john aretakis, First Financial Equity Corporation, Hilltop Securities Inc.. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party role was entered incorrectly; party name entered in all lower case. (rch)
August 10, 2017 Opinion or Order CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Katherine B. Forrest. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at #http://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/District. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at #http://nysd.uscourts.gov/ecf_filing.php. (rch)
August 10, 2017 Opinion or Order Case Designated ECF. (rch)
August 10, 2017 Opinion or Order Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: #http://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms.php. (rch)
August 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (Stewart, John)
August 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Supreme Court, County of New York. Case Number: 100404/2017. (Filing Fee $ 400.00, Receipt Number 0208-13996973).Document filed by Hilltop Securities Inc., First Financial Equity Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Complaint, #2 Exhibit State Court Notice)(Stewart, John)

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Represented By: John David Stewart
Represented By: Jonathan Danny Neerman
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