The Resource Group International Limited et al v. Chishti
Plaintiff: The Resource Group International Limited, TRG Pakistan Limited, Mohammed Khaishgi and Hasnain Aslam
Defendant: Muhammad Ziaullah Khan Chishti
Case Number: 1:2023cv01760
Filed: March 1, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Louis L Stanton
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2201 Injunction
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER of USCA (Certified Copy) as to #25 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal, filed by TRG Pakistan Limited, Mohammed Khaishgi, The Resource Group International Limited, Hasnain Aslam. USCA Case Number 23-0286. Appellants move for an injunction enjoining arbitration proceedings pending this appeal, and for expedited briefing. Upon due consideration, it is hereby ORDERED that the previously entered stay of arbitration is TERMINATED and the motion for an injunction is DENIED because Appellants have not made a showing that they are entitled to that relief. LaRouche v. Kezer, 20 F.3d 68, 72 (2d Cir. 1994). It is further ORDERED that the motion for expedited briefing is GRANTED. In addition to all other issues the parties wish to raise, they should address in their briefs whether this Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this appeal. See 9 U.S.C. 16(b)(4) ("an appeal may not be taken [as of right] from an interlocutory order... refusing to enjoin an arbitration that is subject to [the Federal Arbitration Act."); Accenture LLP v. Spreng, 647 F.3d 72, 74 (2d Cir. 2011) (holding that this Court "lack[s] jurisdiction" where, as here, a party "seeks review of a district court's order "refusing to enjoin an arbitration"). Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA for the Second Circuit. Certified: 04/11/2023..(nd)
March 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER granting #30 Letter Motion to Stay re: #30 LETTER MOTION to Stay addressed to Judge Louis L. Stanton from Mark E. McDonald, S. Gale Dick, and Andrew Linz dated March 24, 2023. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Louis L. Stanton on 3/27/2023) (rro)
March 24, 2023 Filing 30 LETTER MOTION to Stay addressed to Judge Louis L. Stanton from Mark E. McDonald, S. Gale Dick, and Andrew Linz dated March 24, 2023. Document filed by Hasnain Aslam, Mohammed Khaishgi, TRG Pakistan Limited, The Resource Group International Limited..(McDonald, Mark)
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER of USCA (Certified Copy) as to #25 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal, filed by TRG Pakistan Limited, Mohammed Khaishgi, The Resource Group International Limited, Hasnain Aslam. USCA Case Number 23-286. Appellants seek an emergency injunction of the JAMS Arbitration initiated by Appellee, pending appeal of the district court's denial of Appellants' request for a preliminary injunction. Appellants also move for an expedited appeal. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the motions for an injunction pending appeal and for an expedited appeal are REFERRED to the next available three-judge motions panel. The Court grants a temporary stay of the Arbitration pending decision on the motions by the three-judge motions panel. Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA for the Second Circuit. Certified: 03/14/2023..(nd)
March 13, 2023 Filing 28 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a CONFERENCE proceeding held on 3/2/2023 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)
March 13, 2023 Filing 27 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: CONFERENCE held on 3/2/2023 before Judge Louis L. Stanton. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Kelly Surina, (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 4/3/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/13/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/12/2023..(McGuirk, Kelly)
March 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER denying #24 Letter Motion to Stay re: #23 Notice of Appeal, / Letter Motion for a temporary injunction pending the Second Circuit's consideration of Plaintiffs' appeal addressed to Judge Louis L. Stanton from Mark E. McDonald and S. Gale. The application for a stay pending appeal is denied for lack of probability of success in the merits of a stay, and for lack of irreparable injury from the pendency of an arbitration proceeding in the interim. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Louis L. Stanton on 3/7/2023) (vfr)
March 7, 2023 Filing 25 NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL from #22 Order on Motion to Seal,. Document filed by Hasnain Aslam, Mohammed Khaishgi, TRG Pakistan Limited, The Resource Group International Limited. Form C and Form D are due within 14 days to the Court of Appeals, Second Circuit. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Order).(McDonald, Mark)
March 7, 2023 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT APPEAL. Notice to attorney Mark McDonald to RE-FILE Document No. #23 Notice of Appeal,.. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong event type was used to file the appeal;. Re-file the appeal using the event type Notice of Interlocutory Appeal found under the event list Appeal Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - select the correct order/judgment being appealed. (nd)
March 7, 2023 Appeal Fee Due: for #25 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal,. $505.00 Appeal fee due by 3/21/2023..(nd)
March 7, 2023 Appeal Record Sent to USCA (Electronic File). Certified Indexed record on Appeal Electronic Files for #25 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal, filed by TRG Pakistan Limited, Mohammed Khaishgi, The Resource Group International Limited, Hasnain Aslam were transmitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals..(nd)
March 7, 2023 Appeal Fee Paid electronically via Pay.gov: for #25 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal. Filing fee $ 505.00. Pay.gov receipt number ANYSDC-27430285, paid on 3/6/2023..(nd)
March 7, 2023 Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Certified Copy of Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re: #25 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal..(nd)
March 6, 2023 Filing 24 LETTER MOTION to Stay re: #23 Notice of Appeal, / Letter Motion for a temporary injunction pending the Second Circuit's consideration of Plaintiffs' appeal addressed to Judge Louis L. Stanton from Mark E. McDonald and S. Gale Dick dated March 6, 2023. Document filed by Hasnain Aslam, Mohammed Khaishgi, TRG Pakistan Limited, The Resource Group International Limited. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Transcript).(McDonald, Mark)
March 6, 2023 Filing 23 FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - NOTICE OF APPEAL from #22 Order on Motion to Seal,. Document filed by Hasnain Aslam, Mohammed Khaishgi, TRG Pakistan Limited, The Resource Group International Limited. Form C and Form D are due within 14 days to the Court of Appeals, Second Circuit. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Order).(McDonald, Mark) Modified on 3/7/2023 (nd).
March 2, 2023 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Louis L. Stanton: Show Cause Hearing held on 3/2/2023. (Court Reporter Kelly Surina) (ml)
March 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER denying #5 Motion to Seal. Plaintiffs' motions for a Temporary Restraining Order and a Preliminary Injunction Staying Arbitration and for leave to file under seal the exhibits to the Gonzalez declaration are each are denied for the reasons stated on the record at the close of today's conference. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Louis L. Stanton on 3/2/23) (yv)
March 2, 2023 Filing 21 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #5 MOTION to Seal the Exhibits to the Declaration of Katie L. Gonzalez Filed in Support of Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Support of Their Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and a Preliminary Injunction Staying Arbitration. Opposition to PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document filed by Muhammad Ziaullah Khan Chishti..(Sullivan, John)
March 2, 2023 Filing 20 DECLARATION of John J. Sullivan - Opposition to PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF in Opposition re: #5 MOTION to Seal the Exhibits to the Declaration of Katie L. Gonzalez Filed in Support of Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Support of Their Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and a Preliminary Injunction Staying Arbitration.. Document filed by Muhammad Ziaullah Khan Chishti. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Exhibit A Filed Under Seal - relevant pages of Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, #2 Exhibit - Exhibit B - relevant pages of JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules & Procedures, #3 Exhibit - Exhibit C Filed Under Seal - Letter Agreement, #4 Text of Proposed Order - Proposed Order Denying Temporary Restraining Order).(Sullivan, John)
March 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER GRANTING THE ADMISSION OF ANDREW D. LINZ PRO HAC VICE granting #17 Motion for Andrew D. Linz to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Louis L. Stanton on 3/2/2023) (rro)
March 2, 2023 Filing 18 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by John J. Sullivan on behalf of Muhammad Ziaullah Khan Chishti..(Sullivan, John)
March 2, 2023 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #17 MOTION for Andrew D. Linz to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27411156. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sac)
March 2, 2023 Minute Entry. The Court has scheduled a conference in this matter for today, March 2, 2023 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 21C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Louis L. Stanton. (Daniels, A.)
March 1, 2023 Filing 17 MOTION for Andrew D. Linz to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27411156. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Muhammad Ziaullah Khan Chishti. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, #2 Affidavit Declaration in Support of Motion, #3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing).(Linz, Andrew)
March 1, 2023 Filing 16 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by TRG Pakistan Limited..(Dick, Stephen)
March 1, 2023 Filing 15 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Christine Marie Jordan on behalf of TRG Pakistan Limited..(Jordan, Christine)
March 1, 2023 Filing 14 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Stephen Gale Dick on behalf of TRG Pakistan Limited..(Dick, Stephen)
March 1, 2023 Filing 13 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Elizabeth Vicens on behalf of Hasnain Aslam, Mohammed Khaishgi, The Resource Group International Limited..(Vicens, Elizabeth)
March 1, 2023 Filing 12 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Muhammad Ziaullah Khan Chishti. (sj)
March 1, 2023 Filing 11 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jeffrey A. Rosenthal on behalf of Hasnain Aslam, Mohammed Khaishgi, The Resource Group International Limited..(Rosenthal, Jeffrey)
March 1, 2023 Filing 10 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #7 Proposed Order to Show Cause With Emergency Relief, . Document filed by Hasnain Aslam, Mohammed Khaishgi, TRG Pakistan Limited, The Resource Group International Limited..(McDonald, Mark)
March 1, 2023 Filing 9 DECLARATION of Katie L. Gonzalez [REDACTED] in Support re: #7 Proposed Order to Show Cause With Emergency Relief,. Document filed by Hasnain Aslam, Mohammed Khaishgi, TRG Pakistan Limited, The Resource Group International Limited. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Consent and Release Agreement, #2 Exhibit 2 - Demand for Arbitration, #3 Exhibit 3 - SPA, #4 Exhibit 4 - Dec. 9 TRG-I Minutes, #5 Exhibit 5 - Dec. 19 TRG-I Minutes, #6 Exhibit 6 - Second Amended and Restated Bye-Laws, #7 Exhibit 7 - SPA Amendment).(McDonald, Mark)
March 1, 2023 Filing 8 ***SELECTED PARTIES***DECLARATION of Katie L. Gonzalez in Support re: #7 Proposed Order to Show Cause With Emergency Relief,. Document filed by The Resource Group International Limited, Hasnain Aslam, Mohammed Khaishgi, TRG Pakistan Limited, Muhammad Ziaullah Khan Chishti. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Consent and Release Agreement, #2 Exhibit 2 - Demand for Arbitration, #3 Exhibit 3 - SPA, #4 Exhibit 4 - Dec. 9 TRG-I Minutes, #5 Exhibit 5 - Dec. 19 TRG-I Minutes, #6 Exhibit 6 - Second Amended and Restated Bye-Laws, #7 Exhibit 7 - SPA Amendment)Motion or Order to File Under Seal: #5 .(McDonald, Mark)
March 1, 2023 Filing 7 PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document filed by Hasnain Aslam, Mohammed Khaishgi, TRG Pakistan Limited, The Resource Group International Limited. Related Document Number: #1 ..(McDonald, Mark) Proposed Order to Show Cause to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.
March 1, 2023 Filing 6 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #5 MOTION to Seal the Exhibits to the Declaration of Katie L. Gonzalez Filed in Support of Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Support of Their Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and a Preliminary Injunction Staying Arbitration. . Document filed by Hasnain Aslam, Mohammed Khaishgi, TRG Pakistan Limited, The Resource Group International Limited..(McDonald, Mark)
March 1, 2023 Filing 5 MOTION to Seal the Exhibits to the Declaration of Katie L. Gonzalez Filed in Support of Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Support of Their Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and a Preliminary Injunction Staying Arbitration. Document filed by Hasnain Aslam, Mohammed Khaishgi, TRG Pakistan Limited, The Resource Group International Limited..(McDonald, Mark)
March 1, 2023 Filing 4 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Muhammad Ziaullah Khan Chishti, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Hasnain Aslam, Mohammed Khaishgi, TRG Pakistan Limited, The Resource Group International Limited..(McDonald, Mark)
March 1, 2023 Filing 3 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Hasnain Aslam, Mohammed Khaishgi, TRG Pakistan Limited, The Resource Group International Limited..(McDonald, Mark)
March 1, 2023 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(McDonald, Mark)
March 1, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Muhammad Ziaullah Khan Chishti. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-27404788)Document filed by The Resource Group International Limited, Hasnain Aslam, Mohammed Khaishgi, TRG Pakistan Limited..(McDonald, Mark)
March 1, 2023 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. (sj)
March 1, 2023 ***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document No. #7 Proposed Order to Show Cause With Emergency Relief was reviewed and approved as to form. (km)
March 1, 2023 Case Designated ECF. (sj)
March 1, 2023 CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Louis L. Stanton. 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..(sj)

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Plaintiff: The Resource Group International Limited
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