Kesner v. Barron's, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Harvey J. Kesner
Defendant: William "Bill" Alpert, Teri Buhl, Barron's, Inc. and Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2020cv03454
Filed: May 4, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Office: Foley Square Office
Presiding Judge: Paul A Engelmayer
Nature of Suit: Assault Libel & Slander
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 lb
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on May 2, 2022. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
June 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 136 PRE-CONFERENCE STATEMENT (Response to Defendant's June 2, 2021 request for pre-motion conference on summary judgment). Document filed by Harvey J. Kesner..(Biss, Steven)
June 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 135 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #134 Letter filed by Teri Buhl. ENDORSEMENT: Discovery having closed on June 3, 2021, the Court will consider a schedule for defendant's anticipated summary judgment at the post-discovery case management conference. Plaintiffs three-page letter in response is due June 17, 2021, two weeks from the close of fact discovery. Due to a scheduling conflict, the case management conference currently scheduled for July 1, 2021 at 2 pm. is rescheduled for July 13, 2021 at 3:30 pm. (Case Management Conference set for 7/13/2021 at 03:30 PM before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 6/8/2021) (js)
June 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 134 LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Wesley J. Paul dated June 2, 2021 re: Summary Judgment Pre-Motion Conference. Document filed by Teri Buhl..(Paul, Wesley)
May 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 133 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #128 MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaim. . Document filed by Harvey J. Kesner..(Biss, Steven)
April 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 132 MANDATE of USCA (Certified Copy) as to #121 Notice of Appeal filed by Harvey J. Kesner. USCA Case Number 21-491. Ordered that the appeal is DISMISSED.. Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA for the Second Circuit. Issued As Mandate: 4/30/2021..(nd)
April 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 131 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #128 MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaim. . Document filed by Teri Buhl..(Paul, Wesley)
March 31, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 130 ORDER: On March 29, 2021, plaintiff filed a motion to dismiss the defendant's counterclaim under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Under Rule 15(a)(1)(B), a party has 21 days after the service of a motion under Rule 12(b) to amend the pleading once as a matter of course. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that defendant shall file any amended counterclaim by April 19, 2021. No further opportunities to amend will ordinarily be granted. If defendant does amend, by May 10, 2021, plaintiff shall: (1) file an answer; (2) file a new motion to dismiss; or (3) submit a letter to the Court, copying defendant, stating that they rely on the previously filed motion to dismiss. It is further ORDERED that if no amended counterclaim is filed, defendant shall serve any opposition to the motion to dismiss by April 19, 2021. Plaintiff's reply, if any, shall be served by May 3, 2021. At the time any reply is served, the moving party shall supply the Court with a courtesy copy of all motion papers by attaching them as PDF files to a single email addressed to EngelmayerNYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov. The Court will determine later, after receipt of defendant's anticipated brief opposing a motion to dismiss the current or amended counterclaim, whether to schedule oral argument. SO ORDERED. (Amended Pleadings due by 4/19/2021.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 3/31/2021) (jca)
March 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 129 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #128 MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaim. . Document filed by Harvey J. Kesner..(Biss, Steven)
March 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 128 MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaim. Document filed by Harvey J. Kesner. Responses due by 4/12/2021.(Biss, Steven)
March 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 127 ANSWER to #36 Amended Complaint with JURY DEMAND., COUNTERCLAIM against Harvey J. Kesner. Document filed by Teri Buhl..(Paul, Wesley)
March 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Deadlines: Harvey J. Kesner answer due 3/8/2021. (ks)
March 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 126 ORDER granting #123 Letter Motion for Leave to File Document. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(a)(4)(A), Buhl's answer was due 14 days after the Court's partial denial of her motion to dismiss. The Court need not independently order Buhl to answer. In light of the Court's strong preference to resolve disputes on the merits, as opposed to a default judgment, the Court orders Buhl to file her answer and any counterclaims by March 8, 2021. SO ORDERED.. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 3/1/2021) (ks)
March 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 125 ORDER: The Court has received a voicemail message from counsel for terminated defendants Dow Jones & Co., Inc. and William Alpert inquiring whether the Court intends to issue a partial judgment as to these defendants. The answer is no. Plaintiff Harvey Kesner has not moved for a partial judgment pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b). And partial judgments are disfavored in the Second Circuit. See, e.g., Ginett v. Comput. Task Grp., Inc., 962 F.2d 1085, 1093 (2d Cir. 1992) (federal policy "disfavors 'piecemeal' appellate litigation"); Hogan v. Consol. Rail Corp., 961 F.2d 1021, 1025 (2d Cir. 1992) (federal courts are "empowered to enter a final judgment as to fewer than all of the parties in an action, but 'only upon an express determination that there is no just reason for delay'" (quoting Fed. R. Civ. P. 54(b))). The Court is unaware of any basis for an exception to that policy here. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 3/1/2021) (jca)
March 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 124 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on ORDER ON MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL granting #122 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 3/1/2021) Attorney Robert C. Buschel and Robert Craig Buschel terminated (ks)
March 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 123 LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Counterclaim addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Wesley J. Paul dated March 1, 2021. Document filed by Teri Buhl..(Paul, Wesley)
March 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Appeal Record Sent to USCA (Electronic File). Certified Indexed record on Appeal Electronic Files for #121 Notice of Appeal filed by Harvey J. Kesner were transmitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals..(nd)
March 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Certified Copy of Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re: #121 Notice of Appeal..(nd)
February 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 122 MOTION for Robert C. Buschel to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiff. Document filed by Harvey J. Kesner. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order).(Buschel, Robert)
February 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Appeal Fee Due: for #121 Notice of Appeal.$505.00 Appeal fee due by 3/12/2021..(nd)
February 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 121 NOTICE OF APPEAL from #115 Order,,. Document filed by Harvey J. Kesner. Form C and Form D are due within 14 days to the Court of Appeals, Second Circuit..(Biss, Steven)
February 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 120 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial. This case is to be tried to a jury. Amended pleadings may not be filed and additional parties may not be joined except with leave of the Court. Any motion to amend or to join additional parties shall be filed within 30 days from the date of this Order. Fact Discovery due by 6/3/2021. Deposition due by 5/3/2021. Expert Discovery due by 7/19/2021. Counsel for the parties have conferred and their present best estimate of the length of trial is 3 Days. Case Management Conference set for 7/1/2021 at 02:00 PM before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 2/3/2021) (jwh)
February 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 119 PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Document filed by Harvey J. Kesner..(Biss, Steven)
January 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 118 INTERNET CITATION NOTE: Material from decision with Internet citation re: #114 Memorandum & Opinion, Add and Terminate Parties. (sjo)
January 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 117 INTERNET CITATION NOTE: Material from decision with Internet citation re: #114 Memorandum & Opinion, Add and Terminate Parties. (sjo)
January 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 116 INTERNET CITATION NOTE: Material from decision with Internet citation re: #114 Memorandum & Opinion, Add and Terminate Parties. (sjo)
January 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 115 ORDER: On January 26, 2021, the Court issued an opinion and order granting the motions to dismiss filed by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and William Alpert. Dkt. 114. The remaining parties, plaintiff Harvey Kesner and defendant Teri Buhl, are directed to prepare a Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order in accordance with the Court's Individual Rules, available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/hon-paul-engelmayer, to be submitted to the Court no later than February 3, 2021. The Case Management Plan should propose a due date for fact discovery no more than four months from February 3, 2021. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 1/27/2021) (jwh)
January 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 114 OPINION & ORDER re: #104 MOTION to Dismiss the Amended Complaint: For the foregoing reasons, the Court (1) grants in its entirety the motion to dismiss by Dow Jones and Alpert; (2) grants in its entirety Buhl's motion to dismiss all claims against her other than for defamation; and (3) grants in part and denies in part Buhl's motion to dismiss the defamation claim against her. The case will now proceed promptly to discovery on the surviving aspects of that claim. An order will issue shortly directing counsel for Kesner and Buhl to submit a case management and setting out parameters for that plan. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate the motions pending at dockets 43 and 104 and to terminate Dow Jones and Alpert as defendants in this case. (William "Bill" Alpert and Dow Jones & Company, Inc. terminated.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 1/26/2021) (jwh)
December 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 113 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a CONFERENCE proceeding held on 10/19/20 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days....(McGuirk, Kelly)
December 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 112 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: CONFERENCE held on 10/19/2020 before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Carol Ganley, (212) 805-0300. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 1/4/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/11/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/11/2021..(McGuirk, Kelly)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer: Telephone Conference held on 10/19/2020. Court reporter present. (ajs)
October 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 111 NOTICE of (Filing Of Defamatory Articles, Blogs And Tweets Referenced In Plaintiff's Amended Complaint) re: #110 Order,,, Set Hearings,,, Set Deadlines,,. Document filed by Harvey J. Kesner. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12).(Biss, Steven)
October 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 110 ORDER: The Court has scheduled argument on the pending motions to dismiss, Dkts. 43, 104, for October 15, 2020. See Dkt. 109. The Court understands that plaintiff has challenged, at a minimum, the authenticity of the exhibits attached to the motion to dismiss filed by defendant Dow Jones & Company, Inc. See Dkt. 48 at 4 n.3. Plaintiff is directed to file copies of all allegedly defamatory articles referenced in his amended complaint, Dkt. 36, by close of business tomorrow, October 16, 2020. (Amended Pleadings due by 10/16/2020.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 10/15/2020) (jwh)
September 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 109 ORDER: The Court will hold oral argument in this case on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 10:30 a.m., on pending motions to dismiss. See Dkt.s 43, 104. This argument will be held telephonically. The parties should call into the Court's dedicated conference line at (888) 363-4749, and enter Access Code 468-4906, followed by the pound (#) key. (As further set forth in this Order.) (Telephone Conference set for 10/19/2020 at 10:30 AM before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 9/28/2020) (cf)
August 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 108 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #104 MOTION to Dismiss the Amended Complaint. . Document filed by Teri Buhl. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Table).(Paul, Wesley)
August 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 107 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #104 MOTION to Dismiss the Amended Complaint. . Document filed by Harvey J. Kesner..(Biss, Steven)
August 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 106 DECLARATION of Wesley J. Paul in Support re: #104 MOTION to Dismiss the Amended Complaint.. Document filed by Teri Buhl. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Buhl Articles, #2 Exhibit B - Tweets, #3 Exhibit C - SEC Complaint).(Paul, Wesley)
August 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 105 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #104 MOTION to Dismiss the Amended Complaint. . Document filed by Teri Buhl..(Paul, Wesley)
August 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 104 MOTION to Dismiss the Amended Complaint. Document filed by Teri Buhl..(Paul, Wesley)
July 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 103 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #102 MOTION for Robert C. Buschel to Appear Pro Hac Vice (corrected). (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 7/28/2020) (jca)
July 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 102 MOTION for Robert C. Buschel to Appear Pro Hac Vice (corrected). Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Harvey J. Kesner. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration, #2 Exhibit California Supreme Court, #3 Exhibit Florida Supreme Court, #4 Text of Proposed Order).(Buschel, Robert)
July 28, 2020 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #102 MOTION for Robert C. Buschel to Appear Pro Hac Vice (corrected). Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (vba)
July 28, 2020 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. #101 MOTION for Robert C. Buschel to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-20868156. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Proposed Order;. 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.. (vba)
July 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 101 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Robert C. Buschel to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-20868156. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Harvey J. Kesner. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration, #2 Exhibit good standing Fla., #3 Exhibit good standing CA).(Buschel, Robert) Modified on 7/28/2020 (vba).
July 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 100 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #99 Motion for Steven Scott Biss to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 7/10/2020) (jwh)
July 10, 2020 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #99 MOTION for Steven Scott Biss to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Corrected). Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (aea)
July 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 99 MOTION for Steven Scott Biss to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Corrected). Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Harvey J. Kesner. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Affidavit B - Affidavit of Steven S. Biss, #3 Text of Proposed Order C - Proposed Order).(Biss, Steven)
June 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 98 ORDER granting #96 Letter Motion for Extension of Time: Granted. Defendant Buhl's motion is due August 3, 2020; plaintiff's opposition is due August 17, 2020; and Buhl' s reply is due August 24, 2020. In the future, counsel should obtain a response from opposing counsel before filing a request. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 6/30/2020) (jwh)
June 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 97 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PRO HAC VICE MOTION - MOTION for Steven S. Biss to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-20487671. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Harvey J. Kesner. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Stansing, #2 Affidavit B - Affidavit of Steven S. Biss, #3 Text of Proposed Order C - Text of Proposed Order).(Biss, Steven) Modified on 6/30/2020 (ad).
June 30, 2020 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. #97 MOTION for Steven S. Biss to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-20487671. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the certificate of good standing must be issued by the Supreme Court;. 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. (ad)
June 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 8/3/2020. Responses due by 8/17/2020. Replies due by 8/24/2020. (jwh)
June 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 96 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Wesley J. Paul dated June 29, 2020. Document filed by Teri Buhl..(Paul, Wesley)
June 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 95 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Wesley Josiah Paul on behalf of Teri Buhl..(Paul, Wesley)
June 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 94 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #93 Letter. ENDORSEMENT: Granted. Defendant Buhl's motion to dismiss is due July 2, 2020; plaintiff's opposition is due July 16, 2020; and Buhl's reply is due July 23, 2020. (Motions due by 7/2/2020. Responses due by 7/16/2020. Replies due by 7/23/2020.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 6/18/2020) (jwh)
June 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 93 LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from H. Kesner, dated 6/17/20 re: Plaintiff requests an additional fourteen(14) days to work with the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press to find a pro bono lawyer, and write his Motion to Dismiss. Document filed by Harvey J. Kesner.(sc)
June 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 92 ORDER granting #91 Letter Motion for Conference. Granted. The Court encourages counsel to obtain promptly the necessary certifications and submit them to the Court. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 6/3/20) (yv) Transmission to Attorney Services/Help Desk.
June 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 91 LETTER MOTION for Conference temporary pro hac vice status addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Robert Buschel dated June 3, 2020. Document filed by Harvey J. Kesner..(Buschel, Robert)
May 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 90 ORDER: For the reasons discussed at today's conference, the Court orders the following: 1. All discovery is stayed until defendant Dow Jones and Company, Inc.'s motion to dismiss, joined by defendant William Alpert, Dkt. 43, has been resolved. After resolution of that motion, the Court will issue an order setting an appropriate schedule for the case; 2. Defendant Teri Buhl has indicated her intent to file a motion to dismiss. Her motion to dismiss is due June 18, 2020; plaintiff's opposition is due July 2, 2020; and Ms. Buhl'sreply is due July 9, 2020. The Court encourages Ms. Behl to expedite her efforts to secure representation by counsel. 3. Ms. Buhl also indicated her intent to file a motion for sanctions. She is not to do so at this time. This order is without prejudice to her right to bring such a motion later in the case, hopefully after considered consultation with counsel. SO ORDERED., ( Motions due by 6/18/2020., Responses due by 7/2/2020, Replies due by 7/9/2020.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 5/21/2020) (ama)
May 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 89 ORDER: The Court has received and reviewed the parties' joint letter, Dkt. 84, and proposed case management plan, Dkt. 85. Counsel are directed to appear for a conference May 21, 2020 at 2 p.m. Due to the current public health situation, that conference will be a telephonic conference. The parties should call into the Court's dedicated conference line at (888) 363-4749, and enter Access Code 468-4906, followed by the pound (#) key. Counsel are directed to review the Court's Emergency Individual Rules and Practices in Light of COVID-19, found at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/hon-paul-engelmayer, for the Court's procedures for telephonic conferences and for instructions for communicating with Chambers. (Telephone Conference set for 5/21/2020 at 02:00 PM before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 5/15/2020) (jwh)
May 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 88 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF GREGORY R. NARON granting #83 Motion for Gregory Naron to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 5/13/2020) (jwh)
May 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 87 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF JACQUELINE A. GIANNINI granting #82 Motion for Jacqueline A. Giannini to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 5/13/2020) (jwh)
May 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 86 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF NATALIE J. SPEARS granting #81 Motion for Natalie Spears to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 5/13/2020) (jwh)
May 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 85 PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER. Document filed by William "Bill" Alpert, Dow Jones & Company, Inc...(Spears, Natalie)
May 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 84 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Natalie Spears dated May 13, 2020 Document filed by William "Bill" Alpert, Dow Jones & Company, Inc...(Spears, Natalie)
May 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 83 MOTION for Gregory Naron to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-19804072. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by William "Bill" Alpert, Dow Jones & Company, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Gregory Naron, #2 Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Text of Proposed Order).(Naron, Gregory)
May 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 82 MOTION for Jacqueline Giannini to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-19803805. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by William "Bill" Alpert, Dow Jones & Company, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Jacqueline Giannini, #2 Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Text of Proposed Order).(Giannini, Jacqueline)
May 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 81 MOTION for Natalie Spears to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-19803203. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by William "Bill" Alpert, Dow Jones & Company, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Natalie Spears, #2 Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Text of Proposed Order).(Spears, Natalie)
May 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 80 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Sandra Denise Hauser on behalf of William "Bill" Alpert, Dow Jones & Company, Inc...(Hauser, Sandra)
May 12, 2020 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #81 MOTION for Natalie Spears to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-19803203. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (ad)
May 12, 2020 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #82 MOTION for Jacqueline Giannini to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-19803805. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (ad)
May 12, 2020 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #83 MOTION for Gregory Naron to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-19804072. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (ad)
May 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 79 LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Teri Buhl dated 5/7/2020 re: I am requesting 60 days to secure pro bono legal counsel now that the case has move to New York. I have filed an application today with my journalist non-profit legal assistance committee, and as further specified in this letter. Document filed by Teri Buhl. (rjm)
May 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 78 ORDER: The Court recently received this case from the Southern District of Florida. Dkt. 44. The parties are ordered to submit a joint letter, not to exceed three pages in length, by May 12, 2020, addressing the following topics in separate paragraphs: (1) a brief description of the case, including the factual and legal bases for the claim(s) and defense(s); (2) the history of the case, the current status of discovery, and the schedule that had been by the Southern District of Florida; (3) any contemplated motions; and (4) the prospect for settlement. Also by May 12, 2020, the parties are to submit a proposed Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order, available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/hon-paul-engelmayer. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 5/5/2020) (jca)
May 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 77 CASE TRANSFERRED IN from the United States District Court - District of Florida Southern; Case Number: 0:19-cv-61370. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket entries received. (sjo)
May 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Case Designated ECF. (sjo)
May 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Magistrate Judge Stewart D. Aaron 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: #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (sjo)
May 4, 2020 Opinion or Order NOTE TO OUT OF STATE ATTORNEYS: Please visit the Court's website at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/ for information regarding admission to the S.D.N.Y. Bar and the CM/ECF Rules & Filing Instructions. (sjo)
May 4, 2020 Opinion or Order CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE - TRANSFER CASE: This case is assigned to: Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. 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 #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions. (sjo)
May 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 76 ORDER Granting #40 Motion to Transfer Venue. Closing Case. Motions Terminated: #43 MOTION TO DISMISS #36 Amended Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Incorporated Memorandum of Law, and Joinder in Joint Motion of All Defendants to Dismiss for Improper Venue or to Transfer Venue filed by Barron's, Inc.. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 5/1/2020. See attached document for full details. (jbs) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
April 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 75 PAPERLESS ORDER DENYING AS MOOT #62 Defendant's Motion to Compel (the "Motion"), based upon the parties' representation in #74 the Joint Status Report that Plaintiff has made an initial production of documents and "intends to make additional, rolling document productions" to be completed by April 30, 2020. ECF No. #74 at 2. Accordingly, the hearing scheduled for April 23, 2020 is CANCELLED. In accordance with the Federal and Local Rules, Defendant may seek additional relief related to the Motion, if necessary, after it has had an opportunity to review Plaintiff's production. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alicia O. Valle on 4/17/2020. (sd01) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
April 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 74 STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Barron's, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
April 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 73 Notice of Supplemental Authority re #40 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #36 Amended Complaint , or in the Alternative, Joint Motion With All Defendants to Dismiss for Improper Venue or Transfer, and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by William "Bill" Alpert, Barron's, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
April 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 72 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #52 Motion to Join #50 Reply in support of #40 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 4/9/2020. (dco) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
April 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 71 AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for 11/23/2020 in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Rodney Smith. Calendar Call set for 11/17/2020 09:00 AM in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Rodney Smith. Expert Discovery due by 8/14/2020. Fact Discovery due by 7/6/2020. Mediation Deadline 8/31/2020. In Limine Motions due by 10/12/2020. Dispositive Motions due by 8/21/2020. Motions due by 10/12/2020. Pretrial Stipulation due by 10/23/2020. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 4/9/2020. See attached document for full details. (dco) #Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here. [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
April 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 70 PAPERLESS ORDER granting in part #65 Motion for Extension of Time and Deadlines. Separate amended scheduling order to follow. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 4/9/2020. (dco) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
April 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 69 RESPONSE in Opposition re #62 Defendant's MOTION to Compel Plaintiff to Comply with Discovery , Request for Hearing on Discovery and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by Harvey J. Kesner. Replies due by 4/9/2020. (Buschel, Robert) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
April 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 68 Clerks Notice to Filer re #66 Notice (Other),. Wrong Event Selected; ERROR - The Filer selected the wrong event. The document was re-docketed by the Clerk, see [de#67]. It is not necessary to refile this document. (lk) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
April 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 67 Notice of Adoption by William "Bill" Alpert, Barron's, Inc. Related document: #65 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time of Discovery Cutoff Deadline filed by Harvey J. Kesner. See image at DE #66 (lk) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
April 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings as per DE #64 : Response due by 4/2/2020. Status Report due by 4/16/2020. (lk) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
April 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 66 NOTICE by William "Bill" Alpert, Barron's, Inc. re #65 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time of Discovery Cutoff Deadline MOTION for Extension of Time extend pretrial deadlines re #33 Scheduling Order,,,, Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge,,, of Defendants' Joinder in Motion to Extend Pretrial Deadlines (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
April 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 65 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time of Discovery Cutoff Deadline , MOTION for Extension of Time extend pretrial deadlines re #33 Scheduling Order,,,, Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge,,, ( Responses due by 4/15/2020) by Harvey J. Kesner. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Steven S. Biss, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Buschel, Robert) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
April 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 64 PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING HEARING ON #62 Defendant's Motion to Compel Plaintiff to Comply with Discovery and related relief (the "Motion"). Based on the undersigned's expedited discovery procedures, Plaintiff's response to the Motion is due by Thursday, April 2, 2020. By Friday, April 10, 2020, the parties are to confer (using video or telephone conferencing) in a good faith effort to resolve the Motion. Further, the Motion is tentatively set for a telephonic hearing on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. In advance of the hearing, the parties must file a Joint Status report by April 16, 2020. The Joint Status Report must set forth the following information for the unresolved issues, including: (i) the verbatim discovery request; (ii) the verbatim discovery response; (iii) a brief summary of each party's position, with one issue per page; and (iv) the result of the parties' conferral. The parties should attempt to group the discovery requests by issue, as appropriate. This information must be presented in chart form as set forth in Exhibit 1. Upon review of the Joint Status Report, the Court will confirm the hearing and telephone dial-in instructions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alicia O. Valle on 4/1/2020. (sd01) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
March 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 63 Joint NOTICE of Mediator Selection and Hearing. Selected/Added John Salmon as Mediator. Mediation Hearing set for 7/23/2020. (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
March 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 62 Defendant's MOTION to Compel Plaintiff to Comply with Discovery , Request for Hearing on Discovery and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Barron's, Inc.. Responses due by 4/9/2020 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
March 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 61 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #46 Motion to Join #40 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 3/24/2020. (dco) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
March 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 60 PAPERLESS ORDER denying #55 Motion to Stay Discovery, or in the Alternative, Extension of Pretrial Deadlines. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 3/24/2020. (dco) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
March 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 59 PAPERLESS ORDER granting nunc pro tunc #56 Motion for Extension of Time to Set Mediation Date. The deadline for the parties to file a notice of selection of mediator and set a date for mediation is extended to March 27, 2020. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 3/24/2020. (dco) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
March 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 58 REPLY to #55 Defendant's MOTION to Stay Discovery, or in the Alternative, Extension of Pretrial Deadlines, and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by William "Bill" Alpert, Barron's, Inc.. (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
March 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 57 Clerks Notice to Filer re #56 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Set Mediation Date re #33 Scheduling Order,,,, Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge,,,. Wrong Motion Relief(s) Selected; ERROR - The Filer selected the wrong motion relief(s) when docketing the motion. The correction was made by the Clerk. It is not necessary to refile this document but future motions filed must include applicable reliefs. (ls) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
March 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 56 Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Mediate /Set Mediation Date by William "Bill" Alpert, Barron's, Inc.. Responses due by 3/23/2020 (Fugate, Rachel) Modified Relief on 3/10/2020 (ls). [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
March 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 55 Defendant's MOTION to Stay Discovery, or in the Alternative, Extension of Pretrial Deadlines, and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by William "Bill" Alpert, Barron's, Inc.. Responses due by 3/16/2020 (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
January 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 54 Notice of Supplemental Authority re #40 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #36 Amended Complaint , or in the Alternative, Joint Motion With All Defendants to Dismiss for Improper Venue or Transfer, and Incorporated Memorandum of Law, #43 MOTION TO DISMISS #36 Amended Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Incorporated Memorandum of Law, and Joinder in Joint Motion of All Defendants to Dismiss for Improper Venue or to Transfer Venue by William "Bill" Alpert, Barron's, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
January 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 53 Notification of Ninety Days Expiring by William "Bill" Alpert, Barron's, Inc. re #40 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #36 Amended Complaint , or in the Alternative, Joint Motion With All Defendants to Dismiss for Improper Venue or Transfer, and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by William "Bill" Alpert, #43 MOTION TO DISMISS #36 Amended Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Incorporated Memorandum of Law, and Joinder in Joint Motion of All Defendants to Dismiss for Improper Venue or to Transfer Venue filed by Barron's, Inc. (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
October 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 52 MOTION to Join #50 Reply Memorandum by Teri Buhl. (ar2) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
October 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 51 MEMORANDUM in Support re #43 MOTION TO DISMISS #36 Amended Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Incorporated Memorandum of Law, and Joinder in Joint Motion of All Defendants to Dismiss for Improper Venue or to Transfer Venue by Barron's, Inc.. (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
October 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 50 MEMORANDUM in Support re #40 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #36 Amended Complaint , or in the Alternative, Joint Motion With All Defendants to Dismiss for Improper Venue or Transfer, and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by William "Bill" Alpert. (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
October 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 49 RESPONSE in Opposition re #40 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #36 Amended Complaint , or in the Alternative, Joint Motion With All Defendants to Dismiss for Improper Venue or Transfer, and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by Harvey J. Kesner. Replies due by 10/21/2019. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Harvey J. Kessner)(Buschel, Robert) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
October 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 48 RESPONSE in Opposition re #43 MOTION TO DISMISS #36 Amended Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Incorporated Memorandum of Law, and Joinder in Joint Motion of All Defendants to Dismiss for Improper Venue or to Transfer Venue filed by Harvey J. Kesner. Replies due by 10/21/2019. (Buschel, Robert) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 47 SWORN DECLARATION of Teri Buhl in Support of #40 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, or in the Alternative, Joint Motion With All Defendants to Dismiss for Improper Venue or Transfer, and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by Teri Buhl. (ar2) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 46 MOTION to Join #40 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, or in the Alternative, Joint Motion With All Defendants to Dismiss for Improper Venue or Transfer, and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Teri Buhl. (ar2) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 45 AFFIDAVIT signed by : Natalie J. Spears. re #43 MOTION TO DISMISS #36 Amended Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Incorporated Memorandum of Law, and Joinder in Joint Motion of All Defendants to Dismiss for Improper Venue or to Transfer Venue by Barron's, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F)(Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 44 AFFIDAVIT signed by : Rachel E. Fugate. re #43 MOTION TO DISMISS #36 Amended Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Incorporated Memorandum of Law, and Joinder in Joint Motion of All Defendants to Dismiss for Improper Venue or to Transfer Venue by Barron's, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4)(Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 43 MOTION TO DISMISS #36 Amended Complaint FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Incorporated Memorandum of Law, and Joinder in Joint Motion of All Defendants to Dismiss for Improper Venue or to Transfer Venue by Barron's, Inc.. Responses due by 10/15/2019 (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 42 AFFIDAVIT signed by : William Alpert. re #40 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #36 Amended Complaint , or in the Alternative, Joint Motion With All Defendants to Dismiss for Improper Venue or Transfer, and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by William "Bill" Alpert (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 41 AFFIDAVIT signed by : Bob Rose. re #40 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #36 Amended Complaint , or in the Alternative, Joint Motion With All Defendants to Dismiss for Improper Venue or Transfer, and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by William "Bill" Alpert (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 40 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction #36 Amended Complaint , or in the Alternative, Joint Motion With All Defendants to Dismiss for Improper Venue or Transfer, and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by William "Bill" Alpert. Responses due by 10/15/2019 (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 39 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #38 Motion for Clarification. As first instructed in the Court's #33 September 6, 2019 Scheduling Order, and as reminded in the Court's 37 September 16, 2019 Order, "multiple Plaintiffs or Defendants shall file joint dispositive motions with co-parties, unless there are clear conflicts of positions or grounds for relief." As it pertains to responses to the #36 Amended Complaint, Defendant Buhl is permitted to file a responsive motion separately from Defendants Dow Jones and Company, Inc. and Bill Alpertto so long as there are indeed "clear conflicts of positions or grounds for relief." However, if there are no such conflicts of position or grounds for relief, defense counsel is expected to confer with pro se Defendant in order to draft and submit a joint motion with their co-party. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 9/23/2019. (dco) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 38 MOTION for clarification 37 Order on Motion to Change Venue,, Order on Motion to Dismiss,, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, by William "Bill" Alpert, Barron's, Inc.. Responses due by 10/3/2019 (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 37 PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot #19 #21 #24 Motions to Dismiss, in light of the filing of the #36 Amended Complaint.The parties are reminded that, going forward, multiple Plaintiffs or Defendants must file joint dispositive motions with co-parties unless there are clear conflicts of positions or grounds for relief. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 9/17/2019. (dco) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 36 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Harvey J. Kesner, filed by Harvey J. Kesner.(Buschel, Robert) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 9, 2019 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings as per DE #33 : In Limine Motions due by 10/12/2020. (lk) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 35 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #31 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants' Replies in support of their #21 #24 Motions to Dismiss are due by no later than September 19, 2019. Replies due by 9/19/2019. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 9/6/2019. (dco) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER OF REFERRAL TO MEDIATION. Mediator Selection Deadline 3/9/2020. Mediation Deadline 8/31/2020. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 9/6/2019. See attached document for full details. (dco) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 33 SCHEDULING ORDER: ( Jury Trial set for 11/9/2020 in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Rodney Smith., Calendar Call set for 11/3/2020 09:00 AM in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge Rodney Smith., Amended Pleadings due by 10/7/2019., Expert Discovery due by 6/15/2020., Fact Discovery due by 5/4/2020., Joinder of Parties due by 10/7/2019., Mediation Deadline 8/31/2020., Dispositive Motions due by 6/22/2020., Motions due by 10/12/2020., Pretrial Stipulation due by 10/12/2020.), ORDER REFERRING CASE to the Honorable Alicia O. Valle, United States Magistrate Judge, for non-dispositive pretrial motions. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 9/6/2019. (dco) #Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here. Modified on 9/17/2019 (pm). [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 32 Joint Election to Jurisdiction for Final Disposition of Motions . Filed by William "Bill" Alpert, Barron's, Inc. (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 31 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer in Further Support of Their Motions to Dismiss by William "Bill" Alpert, Barron's, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Plaintiff's Notice and NON-CONSENT to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge . Filed by Harvey J. Kesner (Buschel, Robert) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
September 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 29 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f) by Harvey J. Kesner (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Buschel, Robert) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
August 27, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 28 NOTICE by Barron's, Inc. re #26 Affidavit, NOTICE OF CORRECTED FILING (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F) (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
August 27, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 27 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Barron's, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Dow Jones & Company, Inc. for Barron's, Inc. (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
August 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 26 AFFIDAVIT signed by : Natalie J. Spears. re #24 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , or for Improper Venue, or in the Alternative to Transfer Venue, and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Barron's, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F)(Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
August 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 25 AFFIDAVIT signed by : Rachel E. Fugate. re #24 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , or for Improper Venue, or in the Alternative to Transfer Venue, and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Barron's, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4)(Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
August 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 24 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS #1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , or for Improper Venue, or in the Alternative to Transfer Venue, and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Barron's, Inc.. Responses due by 9/9/2019 (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
August 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 23 AFFIDAVIT signed by : William Alpert. re #21 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss #1 Complaint, or in the Alternative, to Transfer and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by William "Bill" Alpert (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
August 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 22 AFFIDAVIT signed by : Bob Rose. re #21 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss #1 Complaint, or in the Alternative, to Transfer and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by William "Bill" Alpert (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
August 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss #1 Complaint, or in the Alternative, to Transfer and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by William "Bill" Alpert. Responses due by 9/9/2019 (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
August 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 20 Sworn Declaration of Teri Buhl in Support of #19 Alternative Motion to Transfer Venue filed by Teri Buhl. (ar2) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
August 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ALTERNATIVE MOTION to Transfer Venue and Memorandum of Law by Teri Buhl. Responses due by 9/9/2019 (ar2) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
August 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 18 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney Natalie J. Spears. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 8/23/2019. (dco) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
August 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 17 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #14 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney Gregory R. Naron. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 8/23/2019. (dco) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
August 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 16 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney Jacqueline A. Giannini. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 8/23/2019. (dco)[Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
August 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 15 Unopposed MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Natalie J. Spears. Filing Fee $ 75.00 Receipt # 113C-11928918 by William "Bill" Alpert, Barron's, Inc.. Responses due by 9/6/2019 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
August 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Unopposed MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Gregory R. Naron. Filing Fee $ 75.00 Receipt # 113C-11928892 by William "Bill" Alpert, Barron's, Inc.. Responses due by 9/6/2019 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
August 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Unopposed MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Jacqueline A. Giannini. Filing Fee $ 75.00 Receipt # 113C-11928795 by William "Bill" Alpert, Barron's, Inc.. Responses due by 9/6/2019 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
August 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 12 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kendall Obreza Pfeifer on behalf of William "Bill" Alpert, Barron's, Inc.. Attorney Kendall Obreza Pfeifer added to party William "Bill" Alpert(pty:dft), Attorney Kendall Obreza Pfeifer added to party Barron's, Inc.(pty:dft). (Pfeifer, Kendall) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
August 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Rachel Elise Fugate on behalf of William "Bill" Alpert, Barron's, Inc.. Attorney Rachel Elise Fugate added to party William "Bill" Alpert(pty:dft), Attorney Rachel Elise Fugate added to party Barron's, Inc.(pty:dft). (Fugate, Rachel) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
July 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER REQUIRING JOINT SCHEDULING REPORT, CERTIFICATES OF INTERESTED PARTIES AND CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Joint Scheduling Report due by 9/6/2019. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 7/24/2019. See attached document for full details. (dco) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
July 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 9 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Harvey J. Kesner. Teri Buhl waiver sent on 6/27/2019, answer due 8/26/2019. (Buschel, Robert) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
July 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 8 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Harvey J. Kesner. Barron's, Inc. waiver sent on 6/27/2019, answer due 8/26/2019. (Buschel, Robert) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
July 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 7 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Harvey J. Kesner. William "Bill" Alpert waiver sent on 6/27/2019, answer due 8/26/2019. (Buschel, Robert) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
June 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 6 CERTIFICATION AND ORDER OF TRANSFER TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Magistrate Judge Alicia O. Valle added. Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt no longer assigned to case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt on 6/19/2019. See attached document for full details. (bms) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
June 17, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER OF REASSIGNMENT to Judge Rodney Smith for all further proceedings, Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 6/17/2019. See attached document for full details. (yar) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
June 3, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt for Discovery and Scheduling Conference matters. Signed by Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr on 6/3/2019. See attached document for full details. (lk) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
May 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Summons Issued as to William "Bill" Alpert, Barron's, Inc., Teri Buhl. (ar2) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
May 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt 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. (ar2) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]
May 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 400.00 receipt number 113C-11691634, filed by Harvey Kesner. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Letter to Barron's, #2 Exhibit Letter to Buhl, #3 Civil Cover Sheet, #4 Summon(s) Alpert, #5 Summon(s) Barron's, #6 Summon(s) Buhl)(Buschel, Robert) [Transferred from Florida Southern on 5/4/2020.]

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Defendant: William "Bill" Alpert
Represented By: Gregory R. Naron
Represented By: Rachel Elise Fugate
Represented By: Natalie J. Spears
Represented By: Jacqueline A. Giannini
Represented By: Kendall Obreza Pfeifer
Represented By: Sandra Denise Hauser
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Defendant: Teri Buhl
Represented By: Wesley Josiah Paul
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Defendant: Barron's, Inc.
Represented By: Gregory R. Naron
Represented By: Rachel Elise Fugate
Represented By: Natalie J. Spears
Represented By: Jacqueline A. Giannini
Represented By: Kendall Obreza Pfeifer
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Defendant: Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Represented By: Sandra Denise Hauser
Represented By: Gregory R. Naron
Represented By: Natalie J. Spears
Represented By: Jacqueline A. Giannini
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Plaintiff: Harvey J. Kesner
Represented By: Robert Craig Buschel
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Represented By: Steven S Biss
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