Consumer Financial Protection Bureau et al v. Stratfs, LLC (f/k/a Strategic Financial Solutions, LLC), et al
| Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, The People of the State of New York, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, The People of the State of Illinois, The State of Minnesota, The State of North Carolina and The State of Wisconsin |
| Stratfs, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Strategic Financial Solutions, LLC, Pioneer Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Strategic NYC, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, T Fin, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc.,, Anchor Client Services, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Newport Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC, Ryan Sasson, Jason Blust, John Does 1-50, Daniel Blumkin, Albert Ian Behar, Strategic ESOP, Strategic ESOT, Twist Financial, LLC, Duke Enterprises, LLC, Blaise Investments, LLC, The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee, Jaclyn Blust, Lit Def Strategies, LLC, Relialit, LLC, Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Credit Advocates Law Firm, LLC, Greenstone Legal Group, Bradon Ellis Law Firm LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Hallock and Associates, Harbor Legal Group, Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Boulder Legal Group, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Great Lakes Law Firm, Heartland Legal Group, Level One Law, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Monarch Legal Group, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Option 1 Legal, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Rockwell Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Royal Legal Group, Slate Legal Group, Stonepoint Legal Group, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, Whitstone Legal Group, Wyolaw, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Leigh Legal Group, PLLC, Hallock & Associates LLC, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Michel Law, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC and Moore Legal Group, LLC |
| Fidelis Legal Support Services, LLC |
| 1:2024cv00040 |
| January 10, 2024 |
| U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York |
| Michael J Roemer |
| John L Sinatra |
| Elizabeth A Wolford |
| Other Statutory Actions |
| 15 U.S.C. § 6102 Telemarketing rules |
| None |
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Filing 198
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #184 Preliminary Injunction, #183 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Jason Blust. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number ANYWDC-5125389. (Personius, Rodney)
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Filing 197
Letter filed by Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Anchor Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc.,, Newport Client Services, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Strategic NYC, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, T Fin, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Stratfs, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC . (Vacco, Dennis)
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Filing 196
TEXT ORDER. On or before 3/14/2024, defendants Lit Def Strategies and Jason Blust shall file a response to the receiver's motion for an order to show cause as why they should not be held in civil contempt #179 . The receiver and plaintiffs shall file a reply to defendants' response on or before 3/21/2024. On or before 3/14/2024, plaintiffs and the receiver shall file a response to Fidelis Legal Support Services' motion for issuance of an order that Fidelis should not be a receivership defendant #190 . Fidelis shall file a reply on or before 3/21/2024.Oral Argument as to #179 and #190 set for 3/25/2024 11:00 AM in Buffalo Courtroom, 9th Floor East, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 3/6/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 195
TEXT ORDER. Any defendant who has not answered or otherwise responded to the #1 Complaint shall file an answer or response no later than 4/5/2024. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 3/6/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 194
NOTICE OF APPEAL by Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Boulder Legal Group, Bradon Ellis Law Firm LLC, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Credit Advocates Law Firm, LLC, Great Lakes Law Firm, Greenstone Legal Group, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Hallock & Associates LLC, Hallock and Associates, Harbor Legal Group, Heartland Legal Group, Leigh Legal Group, PLLC, Level One Law, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Michel Law, LLC, Monarch Legal Group, Moore Legal Group, LLC, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Option 1 Legal, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Rockwell Legal Group, Royal Legal Group, Slate Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Stonepoint Legal Group, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Whitstone Legal Group, Wyolaw, LLC. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number ANYWDC-5122985. (Connors, Terrence)
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Filing 193
AMENDED NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #184 Preliminary Injunction, #183 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Ryan Sasson. (Safer, Ronald) Modified on 3/6/2024 to edit the text (TMK).
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SCHEDULING NOTICE as to #188 MOTION to Dismiss and #189 MOTION to Dismiss (Joinder). Responses due by 3/27/2024. Replies due by 4/10/2024. Motion Hearing set for 4/22/2024 11:00 AM in Erie Courtroom, 9th Floor West, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. (RAZ)
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Pursuant to Local Rule 12.1 of the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, Forms C and D must be completed within 14 days after the filing of a notice of appeal. Forms C and D can be obtained at www.ca2.uscourts.gov. (TMK)
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Within 14 days of filing the Notice of Appeal, the appellant is required to electronically file with the District Court an index of filed documents it wishes the Court of Appeals to consider, called Designation of Record on Appeal. After receipt, the Clerks Office will certify and transmit the index to the Circuit. (TMK)
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E-Filing Notification: re #193 NOTICE OF APPEAL - modified the description of the text. (TMK)
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Filing 192
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #183 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Ryan Sasson. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number ANYWDC-5122362. (Safer, Ronald)
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Filing 191
NOTICE of Appearance by Spencer Leeds Durland on behalf of Fidelis Legal Support Services, LLC (Durland, Spencer)
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AUTOMATIC REFERRAL TO MEDIATION Pursuant to Section 2.1(A) of the Plan for Alternative Dispute Resolution in the United States District Court for the Western District of New York (the ADR Plan), this case is automatically referred to ADR. To access the ADR Plan and for inquiries regarding the Court's ADR Program please review the Court's #ADR webpage and/or contact the Court's ADR Administrator at #adrprogram@nywd.uscourts.gov.' Prior to the Local Rule 16 scheduling conference, counsel and unrepresented parties shall review the #ADR Plan and confer with each other regarding ADR for this case. Unless the parties agree to a different intervention, it is presumed they will participate in mediation. The parties shall be prepared to report on the outcome of their ADR discussion at the scheduling conference, as the initial Scheduling Order for this case will establish ADR deadlines in accordance with the ADR Plan. (TMK)
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Filing 190
MOTION for issuance of an order declaring that the Receiver has no authority over Fidelis Legal Support Services, LLC, either because the Receiver lacks jurisdiction or because Fidelis is not a Receivership Defendant by Fidelis Legal Support Services, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Declaration of Timothy W. Hoover, #3 Exhibit A to Hoover Declaration, #4 Declaration of Cameron Christo, #5 Exhibit A to Christo Declaration, #6 Exhibit B to Christo Declaration, #7 Exhibit C to Christo Declaration, #8 Exhibit D to Christo Declaration, #9 Exhibit E to Christo Declaration, #10 Exhibit F to Christo Declaration)(Hoover, Timothy)
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Filing 189
MOTION to Dismiss (Joinder) by Daniel Blumkin, Twist Financial, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Declaration of Daniel Blumkin, #3 Exhibit A to Blumkin Declaration, #4 Exhibit B to Blumkin Declaration, #5 Exhibit C to Blumkin Declaration, #6 Exhibit D to Blumkin Declaration, #7 Exhibit E to Blumkin Declaration, #8 Exhibit F to Blumkin Declaration)(Safer, Ronald)
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Filing 188
MOTION to Dismiss by Albert Ian Behar, Blaise Investments, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Declaration of Albert Ian Behar, #3 Exhibit A to Behar Declaration, #4 Exhibit B to Behar Declaration, #5 Exhibit C to Behar Declaration, #6 Exhibit D to Behar Declaration, #7 Exhibit E to Behar Declaration, #8 Exhibit F to Behar Declaration)(Safer, Ronald)
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Filing 187
ANSWER to #1 Complaint, and Affirmative Defenses by Duke Enterprises, LLC.(Safer, Ronald)
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Filing 186
ANSWER to #1 Complaint, and Affirmative Defenses by Ryan Sasson.(Safer, Ronald)
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Filing 185
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Blaise Investments, LLC, Duke Enterprises, LLC, Twist Financial, LLC. (Safer, Ronald)
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Filing 184
PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Signed by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 3/4/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 183
DECISION AND ORDER granting #5 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 3/4/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 182
TEXT ORDER. The Court has been informed by the parties that they have consented to extend the Temporary Restraining Order #12 currently in place in this matter until 5:00 PM on Monday, 3/4/2024. Thus, the as-modified Temporary Restraining Order is hereby extended to Monday, 3/4/2024 at 5:00 PM. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 3/1/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 181
TEXT ORDER. The Court has been informed by the parties that they have consented to extend the Temporary Restraining Order #12 currently in place in this matter until 5:00 PM on Friday, 3/1/2024. Thus, the as-modified Temporary Restraining Order is hereby extended to Friday, 3/1/2024 at 5:00 PM. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 2/29/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 180
TEXT ORDER. The Court has been informed by the parties that they have consented to extend the Temporary Restraining Order #12 currently in place in this matter until 5:00 PM on Thursday, 2/29/2024. Thus, the as-modified Temporary Restraining Order is hereby extended to Thursday, 2/29/2024 at 5:00 PM. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 2/27/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 179
Emergency MOTION for Order to Show Cause Why Receivership Defendant Lit Def Strategies, LLC and Individual Defendant Jason Blust Should Not be Held in Civil Contempt by Thomas McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support of Receivers Emergency Motion for an Order to Show Cause Why Receivership Defendant Lit Def Strategies, LLC and Individual Defendant Jason Blust Should Not be Held in Civil Contempt, #2 Declaration of Alexander D. Wall, #3 Exhibit 1 to Wall Declaration, #4 Exhibit 2 to Wall Declaration, #5 Exhibit 3 to Wall Declaration, #6 Exhibit 4 to Wall Declaration, #7 Exhibit 5 to Wall Declaration, #8 Exhibit 6 to Wall Declaration, #9 Exhibit 7 to Wall Declaration, #10 Exhibit 8 to Wall Declaration, #11 Exhibit 9 to Wall Declaration, #12 Exhibit 10 to Wall Declaration, #13 Exhibit 11 to Wall Declaration, #14 Exhibit 12 to Wall Declaration, #15 Exhibit 13 to Wall Declaration, #16 Text of Proposed Order)(Wall, Alexander)
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Filing 178
TEXT ORDER. The Court has been informed by the parties that they have consented to extend the Temporary Restraining Order #12 currently in place in this matter until 5:00 PM on Tuesday, 2/27/2024. Thus, the as-modified Temporary Restraining Order is hereby extended to Tuesday, 2/27/2024 at 5:00 PM. SO ORDERED. Issuedby Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 2/26/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 177
TEXT ORDER granting #176 Motion for Evan K. Farber, Esq. to appear Pro Hac Vice for The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 2/26/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 176
MOTION to appear pro hac vice - Evan K. Farber, Esq. ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-5114483.) by The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee. (Attachments: #1 Admission Petition Form, #2 Admission Sponsor Affidavit, #3 Attorney's Oath, #4 Civility Principles and Guidelines Oath (signature page only), #5 Attorney Database and Electronic Case Filing Registration Form)(Weingarten, Noah)
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Filing 175
TEXT ORDER. The Court has been informed by the parties that they have consented to extend the Temporary Restraining Order #12 currently in place in this matter until 5:00 PM on Monday, 2/26/2024. Thus, the as-modified Temporary Restraining Order is hereby extended to Monday, 2/26/2024 at 5:00 PM. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 2/23/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 174
NOTICE by The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee re #172 Notice of Substitution of Counsel / Certification Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2(C) (Weingarten, Noah)
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Filing 173
NOTICE of Appearance by Noah Weingarten on behalf of The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee (Weingarten, Noah)
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Filing 172
Notice of Substitution of Counsel: Noah Weingarten is substituted for Rodney O. Personius. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP. (Weingarten, Noah)
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Filing 171
TEXT ORDER. The Court has been informed by the parties that they have consented to extend the Temporary Restraining Order #12 currently in place in this matter until 5:00 PM on Friday, 2/23/2024. Thus, the as-modified Temporary Restraining Order is hereby extended to Friday, 2/23/2024 at 5:00 PM. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 2/21/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 170
REPLY/RESPONSE to re #168 Letter Receiver's Reply to Defendants' Letter Submission Dated February 16, 2024 filed by Thomas McNamara. (Thoman, James)
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Filing 169
TEXT ORDER. The Court has been informed by the parties that they have consented to extend the Temporary Restraining Order #12 currently in place in this matter until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, 2/21/2024. Thus, the as-modified Temporary Restraining Order is hereby extended to Wednesday, 2/21/2024 at 5:00 PM. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 2/20/2024. (RAZ)
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E-filing Notification regarding: #166 Notice of Substitution of Counsel, Clerk did not substitute attorneys because the document does not comply with Local Rule 83.2(c)(1). A stipulation will effectuate a substitution only where counsel certify that a successor attorney has already or will simultaneously file a notice of appearance, no evidentiary hearing or trial date has been scheduled, and the withdrawal/substitution will not require amendment of case management order deadlines. ACTION REQUIRED: Refile this document with the appropriate certification or file a motion in accordance with L.R.Civ.P. 83.2(c)(3). (TMK)
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Filing 168
Letter filed by Jaclyn Blust, Relialit, LLC, Lit Def Strategies, LLC, Jason Blust requesting conference re transfers by Receiver. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-D)(Personius, Rodney)
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Filing 167
TEXT ORDER. The Court has been informed by the parties that they have consented to extend the Temporary Restraining Order #12 currently in place in this matter until 5:00 PM on Tuesday, 2/20/2024. Thus, the as-modified Temporary Restraining Order is hereby extended to Tuesday, 2/20/2024 at 5:00 PM. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 2/16/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 166
Notice of Substitution of Counsel: P. Gregory Schwed is substituted for Rodney O. Personius. CLERK TO FOLLOW UP (Personius, Rodney)
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Filing 165
Letter filed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in response to Intervenors' Letter Regarding Plaintiffs' Proposed Preliminary Injunction. (Chiu, Shirley)
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Filing 164
TEXT ORDER. The Court been informed by the parties that they have consented to extend the Temporary Restraining Order #12 currently in place in this matter until 5:00 PM on Friday, 2/16/2024. Thus, the as-modified Temporary Restraining Order is hereby extended to Friday, 2/16/2024 at 5:00 PM. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 2/15/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 163
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on February 13, 2024, before District Judge, the Honorable Elizabeth A. Wolford. Court Reporter/Transcriber Bonnie S. Weber, Bonnie_Weber@nywd.uscourts.gov. 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 3/7/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/18/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/15/2024. (BSW)
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Filing 162
TEXT ORDER. The Court has received, via email, informal notification by the parties that they have consented to extend the Temporary Restraining Order #12 currently in place in this matter until 5:00 PM on Thursday, 2/15/2024. Thus, the as-modified Temporary Restraining Order is hereby extended to Thursday, 2/15/2024 at 5:00 PM. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 2/14/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 161
TEXT ORDER granting #156 Motion for Nikolai N. Frant, Esq. to appear Pro Hac Vice for The People of the State of New York. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 2/14/2024. (RAZ)Clerk to Follow up
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E-Filing Notification re 160 Minute Entry: entry modified to properly reflect appearances. (DPS)
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Filing 160
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford: Appearances: Joseph M. Sanders, Esq., Vanessa A. Buchko, Esq. and Shirley T. Chiu, Esq. (by audio only) on behalf of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; NYSAAG Christopher L. Boyd and NYSAAG Genevieve S. Rados on behalf of The People of the State of New York; Lewis W. Beilin, Esq. (by audio only) on behalf of The State of Wisconsin; Dennis C. Vacco, Esq. on behalf of Anchor Client Services, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Newport Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc., Strategic NYC, LLC, Stratfs, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, T Fin, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC; Ronald S. Safer, Esq., Maegan B. McAdam, Esq. and Rodney Perry, Esq. (by audio only) on behalf of Ryan Sasson, Daniel Blumkin, Albert Ian Behar; Rodney O. Personius, Esq. behalf of Jaclyn Blust, Jason Blust, Lit Def Strategies, LLC, Relialit, LLC, The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee; Terrence M. Connors, Esq. on behalf of Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Credit Advocates Law Firm, LLC, Greenstone Legal Group, Bradon Ellis Law Firm LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Hallock and Associates, Harbor Legal Group, Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Boulder Legal Group, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Great Lakes Law Firm, Heartland Legal Group, Level One Law, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Monarch Legal Group, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Option 1 Legal, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Rockwell Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Royal Legal Group, Slate Legal Group, Stonepoint Legal Group, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, Whitstone Legal Group, Wyolaw, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Leigh Legal Group, PLLC, Hallock & Associates LLC, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Michel Law, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Moore Legal Group, LLC; Richard J. Bernard, Esq. (by audio only) on behalf of Strategic ESOP; Thomas W. McNamara, Receiver; (by audio only) James C. Thoman, Esq. representing Receiver Thomas W. McNamara. Status Conference held on 2/13/2024. Court addresses pending Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, the expiring TRO, and status of Consent to a Magistrate Judge. In-person appearance scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at the United States Courthouse, 100 State Street, Rochester, New York, 14614, before the Honorable Elizabeth A. Wolford, unless if by 5:00 p.m. (EST) all interested parties (except for the Receiver and Relief Defendants Strategic ESOT and Strategic ESOP), have signed and submitted a form Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Dispositive Motion to a Magistrate Judge, with respect to resolution of the motions pending at Docket #5 , as discussed on the record. Further proceedings to be addressed accordingly. (Court Reporter Bonnie S. Weber.) (DPS) Modified on 2/14/2024 (DPS).
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Filing 159
TEXT ORDER re #158 Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Dispositive Motion to a Magistrate Judge. The Motion for a Preliminary Injunction filed at Docket 5 is hereby referred to the Honorable Michael J. Roemer, United States Magistrate Judge, to conduct all proceedings and enter a final order on the motion, in accordance with 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c). The in-person status conference scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in Rochester is hereby cancelled. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 02/13/2024. (CAL)
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Filing 158
Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Dispositive Motion to a Magistrate Judge for #5 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. (CAL)
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Filing 157
TEXT ORDER. As ordered by the Court at the February 13, 2024 status conference, an in-person appearance is scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at the United States Courthouse, 100 State Street, Rochester, New York, 14614, before the Honorable Elizabeth A. Wolford, unless if by 5:00 p.m. today, all interested parties (in other words, all parties except for the Receiver and Relief Defendants Strategic ESOT and Strategic ESOP), have signed and submitted a form Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Dispositive Motion to a Magistrate Judge, with respect to resolution of the motions pending at Docket 5. These signed consents to limited magistrate judge jurisdiction shall be sent to the undersigned's courtroom deputy at dawn_samuel@nywd.uscourts.gov. Any party that has already submitted a signed consent to limited magistrate jurisdiction is not required to re-submit the form.As further noted at the February 13, 2024 appearance, Relief Defendants Strategic ESOT and Strategic ESOP shall be excused from attending the February 14, 2024 in-person appearance in Rochester. All other parties must appear in person through counsel. The failure to comply may result in the imposition of sanctions, including but not limited to dismissal of the claims by a plaintiff who fails to appear for failure to prosecute. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 02/13/2024. (CAL)
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Filing 156
MOTION to appear pro hac vice for Nikolai Frant ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-5106146.) by The People of the State of New York. (Attachments: #1 Petition, #2 Sponsor Affidavit, #3 Civility Principles Oath, #4 Attorney Oath, #5 CM/ECF Registration Form)(Rados, Genevieve)
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Filing 155
TEXT ORDER. The Court hereby grants the parties' requests (see Dkt. 148; Dkt. 151; Dkt. 152; Dkt. 153; Dkt. 154) to appear by telephone at the February 13, 2024 status conference. Based on the letters received by the Court, the following individuals are granted permission to appear by telephone: Thomas W. McNamara, the court-appointed receiver; on behalf of Plaintiff the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Vanessa Buchko, Joseph Sanders, Monika Moore, and Shirley Chiu; on behalf of Plaintiff the State of Wisconsin, Lewis W. Beilin; on behalf of Relief Defendants Strategic ESOT and Strategic ESOP, Richard J. Bernard; and on behalf of Defendant Ryan Sasson and Relief Defendants Daniel Blumkin and Albert Ian Behar, Maegan McAdam, Ronald Safer, Matthew Kennison, and Rodney Perry.Only the parties and attorneys referenced herein may appear by telephone, and they shall contact the undersigned's courtroom deputy at dawn_samuel@nywd.uscourts.gov for the call-in information sufficiently in advance of the scheduled appearance. This call-in information is for use by the parties and attorneys referenced herein only, and it may not be distributed to any other individuals. Any other individuals wishing to attend the conference may attend in person at the public proceeding. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 02/12/2024. (CAL)
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Filing 154
Letter filed by Daniel Blumkin, Ryan Sasson, Albert Ian Behar Requesting to Appear by Telephone at February 13, 2024 Status Conference. (McAdam, Maegan)
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Filing 153
Letter filed by Strategic ESOP, Strategic ESOT Requesting to Appear by Telephone at February 13, 2024 Status Conference. (Bernard, Richard)
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Filing 152
Letter filed by The State of Wisconsin Letter to Judge Wolford requesting appearance by telephone at status conference. (Beilin, Lewis)
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Filing 151
Letter filed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Requesting To Appear By Telephone at 2/13 Hearing. (Moore, Monika)
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Filing 150
REPLY/RESPONSE to re #149 Letter,,, Receiver's Reply to Defendants' Letter Submission Dated February 9, 2024 filed by Thomas McNamara. (Thoman, James)
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Filing 149
Letter filed by Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Anchor Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc.,, Newport Client Services, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Strategic NYC, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, T Fin, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Stratfs, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC . (Vacco, Dennis)
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Filing 148
Letter filed by Thomas McNamara February 9, 2024 letter to Hon. E. Wolford Requesting Telephonic Appearance by Thomas McNamara. (Thoman, James)
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Filing 147
NOTICE by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Chiu, Shirley) Modified on 2/9/2024 (TMK).
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Filing 146
TEXT ORDER. Upon the consent of the parties and for the reasons discussed on the record on February 9, 2024, the as-modified Temporary Restraining Order currently in place in this matter is extended to Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 02/09/2024. (CDH)
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Filing 145
TEXT ORDER. Following a teleconference with the parties and Chief Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford on 2/9/2024, the parties confirmed that the TRO currently in affect is now extended to 2/14/2024 at 3:00 PM, on consent. Chief Judge Wolford scheduled a Status Conference for 2/13/2024 10:30 AM in Cattaraugus Courtroom, 7th West, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY. Anyone requesting to appear by telephone must do so by 12:00 PM on 2/12/2024. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 2/9/2024. (RAZ)
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E-Filing Notification: re 147 NOTICE - Clerk removed Document filed by attorney in error. (TMK)
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Filing 144
TEXT ORDER. No party having filed objections to the Report and Recommendation filed on January 24, 2024 (Dkt. 77), recommending that the Temporary Restraining Order ("TRO") be extended until February 8, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., and the 14-day objection period having expired, the Court hereby adopts the Report and Recommendation in its entirety for the reasons set forth therein. Upon the consent of the parties (see Dkt. 133), the Court further extends the TRO, as modified on January 30, 2024 (see Dkt. 106), to Friday, February 9, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 02/08/2024. (CDH)
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Filing 143
Letter filed by Stonepoint Legal Group, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, Slate Legal Group, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Level One Law, Harbor Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Royal Legal Group, Hallock & Associates LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Option 1 Legal, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Whitstone Legal Group, Greenstone Legal Group, Monarch Legal Group, Bedrock Legal Group, Moore Legal Group, LLC Responding to Proposed Preliminary Injunction. (Connors, Terrence)
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Filing 142
Letter filed by Daniel Blumkin, Ryan Sasson, Albert Ian Behar on behalf of all Defendants and Intervenors Responding to Plaintiffs' Findings of Fact. (Kennison, Matthew)
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Filing 141
Letter filed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Identifying Portions of Defendants' Findings of Fact With Which Plaintiffs Disagree. (Moore, Monika)
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Filing 140
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. Appearances: Joseph M. Sanders, Esq. and Vanessa A. Buchko, Esq. on behalf of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; NYSAAG Christopher L. Boyd and NYSAAG Genevieve S. Rados on behalf of The People of the State of New York; Dennis C. Vacco, Esq. on behalf of Anchor Client Services, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Newport Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc., Strategic NYC, LLC, Stratfs, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, T Fin, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC; Ronald S. Safer, Esq. and Maegan B. McAdam, Esq. on behalf of Ryan Sasson, Daniel Blumkin, Albert Ian Behar; Rodney O. Personius, Esq. behalf of Jaclyn Blust, Jason Blust, Lit Def Strategies, LLC, Relialit, LLC, The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee; Terrence M. Connors, Esq. on behalf of Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Credit Advocates Law Firm, LLC, Greenstone Legal Group, Bradon Ellis Law Firm LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Hallock and Associates, Harbor Legal Group, Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Boulder Legal Group, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Great Lakes Law Firm, Heartland Legal Group, Level One Law, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Monarch Legal Group, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Option 1 Legal, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Rockwell Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Royal Legal Group, Slate Legal Group, Stonepoint Legal Group, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, Whitstone Legal Group, Wyolaw, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Leigh Legal Group, PLLC, Hallock & Associates LLC, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Michel Law, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Moore Legal Group, LLC; Richard J. Bernard, Esq. on behalf of Strategic ESOP; Thomas W. McNamara, Receiver; James C. Thoman, Esq. representing Receiver Thomas W. McNamara. Oral Argument held on 2/7/2024 re #5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, The People of the State of Illinois, The People of the State of New York, The State of Minnesota, The State of North Carolina, The State of Wisconsin. The Court allowed additional briefing to be filed no later than 12:00 PM 2/8/2024 and not to exceed three (3) pages in length. The Court considered the matter submitted for Report and Recommendation. (Court Reporter Bonnie S. Weber.) (RAZ) Modified on 2/8/2024 (RAZ).
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Filing 139
Proposed Findings of Fact by The People of the State of New York. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Preliminary Injunction)(Boyd, Christopher)
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Filing 138
MEMORANDUM/BRIEF Post-Hearing Brief by The People of the State of New York. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Karen Davis, #2 Declaration Joshua Lewis, #3 Declaration Jennifer Terranova)(Boyd, Christopher)
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Filing 137
Proposed Findings of Fact by Ryan Sasson. (Kennison, Matthew)
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Filing 136
RESPONSE in Opposition re #57 MOTION to Extend TRO re #12 Order on Motion to Appoint Receiver,, Order on Motion for TRO,,,, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Order on Motion for Hearing, Defendants Strategic Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Strategic Employee Stock Ownership Trust Statement in Opposition to a Continuing Injunction filed by Strategic ESOP, Strategic ESOT. (Joseph, Andrew)
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Filing 135
REPLY/RESPONSE to re #124 Letter, #115 Notice (Other),,,,, #131 Emergency MOTION Emergency Motion to Pay February Employee Benefit Insurance Premiums for All Employees of the Corporate Defendants and Notice of Supplement to Preliminary Report of Temporary Receiver re #116 Continuation of Exhibits,, #115 Notic, #120 Continuation of Exhibits, #116 Continuation of Exhibits,, Receiver's Reply to Defendants' Response to the Preliminary Report filed by Thomas McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Thoman, James)
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Filing 134
ORDER Authorizing the Temporary Receiver to Pay February 2024 Employee Benefit Insurance Premiums for All Employees of the Corporate Defendants #131 . Signed by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 2/5/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 133
AMENDED TEXT ORDER. A revised briefing schedule has been put in place upon agreement of all parties. Post-hearing briefs shall be filed no later than 11:59 PM on 2/6/2024. Oral Argument is scheduled for 2/7/2024 02:00 PM in the Erie Courtroom, 9th Floor West, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. Pursuant to discussions held by the parties and the Court at the conclusion of 2/2/2024 hearing, the TRO in place shall be extended to 2/9/2024 at 3:00 PM. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 2/5/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 132
TEXT ORDER. A revised briefing schedule has been put in place upon agreement of all parties. Post-hearing briefs shall be filed no later than 12:00 AM on 2/6/2024. Oral Argument is scheduled for 2/7/2024 02:00 PM in the Erie Courtroom, 9th Floor West, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. Pursuant to discussions held by the parties and the Court at the conclusion of 2/2/2024 hearing, the TRO in place shall be extended to 2/9/2024 at 3:00 PM. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 2/5/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 131
Emergency MOTION Emergency Motion to Pay February Employee Benefit Insurance Premiums for All Employees of the Corporate Defendants and Notice of Supplement to Preliminary Report of Temporary Receiver re #116 Continuation of Exhibits,, #115 Notice (Other),,,,, #120 Continuation of Exhibits by Thomas McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Emergency Motion to Pay February Employee Benefit Insurance Premiums for All Employees of the Corporate Defendants and Notice of Supplement to Preliminary Report of Temporary Receiver, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Thoman, James)
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Filing 128
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings (CONTINUATION OF EVIDENTIARY HEARING) held on 02/02/2024, before MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J. ROEMER. Court Reporter Karen J. Clark, RPR, KarenClark1013@AOL.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 2/26/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/7/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/6/2024. (KJC)
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Filing 127
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings (SCHEDULING CONFERENCE) held on 01/18/2024, before MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL J. ROEMER. Transcriber Karen J. Clark, RPR, KarenClark1013@AOL.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 2/26/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/7/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/6/2024. (KJC)
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Filing 126
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Discovery Hearing held on January 29, 2024, before Judge Michael J. Roemer. Transcriber Diane S. Martens, dimartens55@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 2/26/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/7/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/6/2024. (DSM)
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Filing 125
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Discovery Hearing held on January 24, 2024, before Judge Michael J. Roemer. Transcriber Diane S. Martens, dimartens55@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 2/26/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/7/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/6/2024. (DSM)
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Filing 124
Letter filed by Daniel Blumkin, Ryan Sasson, Albert Ian Behar . (Kennison, Matthew)
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Filing 130
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. Appearances: Joseph M. Sanders, Esq., Vanessa A. Buchko, Esq. and Shirley T. Chiu, Esq. on behalf of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; NYSAAG Christopher L. Boyd and NYSAAG Genevieve S. Rados on behalf of The People of the State of New York; Lewis W. Beilin, Esq. on behalf of The State of Wisconsin; Dennis C. Vacco, Esq. and Scott S. Allen, Jr, Esq. on behalf of Anchor Client Services, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Newport Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc., Strategic NYC, LLC, Stratfs, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, T Fin, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC; Ronald S. Safer, Esq., Maegan B. McAdam, Esq., Matthew P. Kennison, Esq. and Rodney Perry, Esq. on behalf of Ryan Sasson, Daniel Blumkin, Albert Ian Behar; Rodney O. Personius, Esq. behalf of Jaclyn Blust, Jason Blust, Lit Def Strategies, LLC, Relialit, LLC, The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee; Terrence M. Connors, Esq. on behalf of Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Credit Advocates Law Firm, LLC, Greenstone Legal Group, Bradon Ellis Law Firm LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Hallock and Associates, Harbor Legal Group, Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Boulder Legal Group, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Great Lakes Law Firm, Heartland Legal Group, Level One Law, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Monarch Legal Group, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Option 1 Legal, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Rockwell Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Royal Legal Group, Slate Legal Group, Stonepoint Legal Group, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, Whitstone Legal Group, Wyolaw, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Leigh Legal Group, PLLC, Hallock & Associates LLC, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Michel Law, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Moore Legal Group, LLC; Richard J. Bernard, Esq. on behalf of Strategic ESOP; Thomas W. McNamara, Receiver.Continued Evidentiary Hearing held on 2/2/2024. Plaintiff witnesses: Ruth Brooks-Ward, John Accardo, Christopher Elkins, Anne Barsch, Carly Richardson, Stephen Loft and Patrick Callahan. Hearing concluded. The Court reminded parties of the briefing schedule put in place at the 2/1/2024 hearing. (Court Reporter Karen J. Clark.) (RAZ) Modified on 2/5/2024 (RAZ).
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Filing 123
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Evidentiary Hearing held on 2/1/2024, before Judge Hon. Michael J. Roemer. Court Reporter/Transcriber Susan M. Ryckman, 585-343-8612. 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 2/23/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/4/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/2/2024. (CGJ)
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Filing 122
TEXT ORDER. The recusal-subject-to-remittal process having concluded without all parties consenting to have the matter heard by Judge Sinatra, this matter shall remain assigned to the undersigned. The parties are highly encouraged to consider the provisions of 28 U.S.C. 636(c) governing consent to either partial or complete disposition of the case by the assigned magistrate judge. In particular, the parties may consent to have just the pending motion for a preliminary injunction resolved by the assigned magistrate judge (who is presiding over the preliminary injunction hearing). Particularly with a motion seeking expedited relief where the parties have the right to immediately pursue an appeal, see 28 U.S.C. 1292(a)(1) (providing for immediate appeal of "[i]nterlocutory orders of the district courts of the United States... granting, continuing, modifying, refusing or dissolving injunctions, or refusing to dissolve or modify injunctions"), efficiency considerations strongly favor consent to magistrate judge jurisdiction for resolution of the preliminary injunction motion under the circumstances of this case, so as to avoid additional delays that will necessarily occur through the objection process applicable to any report and recommendation. Consent forms may be found on the Court's website at https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/forms-3. No adverse substantive consequences will result should the parties choose not to consent. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 02/02/2024. (CDH)
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Filing 121
Exhibit List , First Amended by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.. (Sanders, Joseph)
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Filing 129
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. Appearances: Joseph M. Sanders, Esq., Vanessa A. Buchko, Esq. and Shirley T. Chiu, Esq. on behalf of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; NYSAAG Christopher L. Boyd and NYSAAG Genevieve S. Rados on behalf of The People of the State of New York; Lewis W. Beilin, Esq. on behalf of The State of Wisconsin; Dennis C. Vacco, Esq. and Scott S. Allen, Jr, Esq. on behalf of Anchor Client Services, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Newport Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc., Strategic NYC, LLC, Stratfs, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, T Fin, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC; Ronald S. Safer, Esq., Maegan B. McAdam, Esq., Matthew P. Kennison, Esq. and Rodney Perry, Esq. on behalf of Ryan Sasson, Daniel Blumkin, Albert Ian Behar; Rodney O. Personius, Esq. behalf of Jaclyn Blust, Jason Blust, Lit Def Strategies, LLC, Relialit, LLC, The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee; Terrence M. Connors, Esq. on behalf of Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Credit Advocates Law Firm, LLC, Greenstone Legal Group, Bradon Ellis Law Firm LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Hallock and Associates, Harbor Legal Group, Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Boulder Legal Group, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Great Lakes Law Firm, Heartland Legal Group, Level One Law, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Monarch Legal Group, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Option 1 Legal, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Rockwell Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Royal Legal Group, Slate Legal Group, Stonepoint Legal Group, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, Whitstone Legal Group, Wyolaw, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Leigh Legal Group, PLLC, Hallock & Associates LLC, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Michel Law, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Moore Legal Group, LLC; Richard J. Pearl, Esq. on behalf of Strategic ESOP; Thomas W. McNamara, Receiver; James C. Thoman, Esq. representing Receiver Thomas W. McNamara. Evidentiary Hearing held on 2/1/2024. Defense witnesses: Lisa Munyon, Michael Thurman, Heather Lyon, Richard Gustafson, II, Joanna Hughes, Mary Lynn Clark and Greg Regan. The parties stipulated that all plaintiff and defendant exhibits will be entered into evidence. Continued Evidentiary Hearing set for 2/2/2024 at 9:00 AM in Cattaraugus Courtroom, 7th West, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY before Hon. Michael J. Roemer.The Court addressed the upcoming briefing schedule upon the conclusion of the hearing. Daily transcripts will be ordered. Post-hearing briefs shall be filed no later than 12:00 AM on 2/5/2024. Oral Argument set for 2/6/2024 2:00 PM in Cattaraugus Courtroom, 7th West, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. (Court Reporter Susan M. Ryckman.) (RAZ) Modified on 2/5/2024 (RAZ).
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Filing 120
CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS to #115 Notice (Other),,,,, #116 Continuation of Exhibits,, Addendum to Exhibit 29 [SEALED] to Receiver's Preliminary Report. (Thoman, James)
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Filing 119
Sealed Document: Exhibit 4,6,7,9,10,16,17 and 29 to #115 Receiver's Report (CGJ)
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Filing 118
MOTION for Leave to File Pre-Hearing Brief by Albert Ian Behar, Daniel Blumkin, Ryan Sasson. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Defendants' Pre-Hearing Brief)(McAdam, Maegan)
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Filing 117
Witness List by Albert Ian Behar, Daniel Blumkin, Ryan Sasson. (McAdam, Maegan)
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Filing 116
CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS to #115 Notice (Other),,,,, Notice of Preliminary Report of Temporary Receiver. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 20 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #2 Exhibit 21 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #3 Exhibit 22 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #4 Exhibit 23 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #5 Exhibit 24 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #6 Exhibit 25 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #7 Exhibit 26 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #8 Exhibit 27 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #9 Exhibit 28 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #10 Exhibit 29 [SEALED] to Receiver's Preliminary Report)(Thoman, James)
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Filing 115
NOTICE by Thomas McNamara Notice of Preliminary Report of Temporary Receiver (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Receiver's Preliminary Report, #2 Appendix to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #3 Exhibit 1 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #4 Exhibit 2 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #5 Exhibit 3 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #6 Exhibit 4 [SEALED] to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #7 Exhibit 5 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #8 Exhibit 6 [SEALED] to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #9 Exhibit 7 [SEALED] to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #10 Exhibit 8 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #11 Exhibit 9 [SEALED] to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #12 Exhibit 10 [SEALED] to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #13 Exhibit 11 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #14 Exhibit 12 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #15 Exhibit 13 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #16 Exhibit 14 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #17 Exhibit 15 to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #18 Exhibit 16 [SEALED] to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #19 Exhibit 17 [SEALED] to Receiver's Preliminary Report, #20 Exhibit 18 to Receiver's Preliminary Report)(Thoman, James)
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Filing 114
TEXT ORDER granting #112 Ex Parte Motion to Seal Certain Exhibits to Receiver's Report by Thomas McNamara. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/31/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 113
TEXT ORDER granting #107 Letter request to extend time to 3/4/2024 for defendants and relief defendants to respond to the Complaint. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/31/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 112
MOTION to Seal Ex Parte Motion to Seal Certain Exhibits to Receiver's Report Under Seal by Thomas McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum of Law in Support of Ex Parte Motion to Seal, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order on Ex Parte Motion to Seal)(Thoman, James)
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Filing 111
Exhibit List by Albert Ian Behar, Daniel Blumkin, Ryan Sasson.. (McAdam, Maegan)
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Filing 110
Witness List by Albert Ian Behar, Daniel Blumkin, Ryan Sasson. (McAdam, Maegan)
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Filing 109
Exhibit List by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.. (Sanders, Joseph)
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Filing 108
Witness List by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Sanders, Joseph)
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Filing 107
Letter filed by Daniel Blumkin, Ryan Sasson, Albert Ian Behar as to Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Anchor Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Bradon Ellis Law Firm LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Daniel Blumkin, Stonepoint Legal Group, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Hallock and Associates, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, Michel Law, LLC, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Strategic Family, Inc.,, Newport Client Services, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Slate Legal Group, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Twist Financial, LLC, Level One Law, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Blaise Investments, LLC, Harbor Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Ryan Sasson, Strategic NYC, LLC, Jaclyn Blust, Albert Ian Behar, Versara Lending, LLC, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Royal Legal Group, Relialit, LLC, Rockwell Legal Group, Hallock & Associates LLC, T Fin, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Whitestone Client Services, LLC, Heartland Legal Group, Wyolaw, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Duke Enterprises, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Legal, Great Lakes Law Firm, Lit Def Strategies, LLC, Boulder Legal Group, Leigh Legal Group, PLLC, Jason Blust, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Strategic ESOP, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Whitstone Legal Group, Credit Advocates Law Firm, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Greenstone Legal Group, Stratfs, LLC, The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee, Monarch Legal Group, Strategic ESOT, Summit Client Services, LLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Moore Legal Group, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, John Does 1-50 . (McAdam, Maegan)
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Filing 106
ORDER Modifying TRO to Remove STRATEGIC ESOP AND STRATEGIC ESOT as Receivership Defendants and Relief Defendants #102 . Signed by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/30/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 105
TEXT ORDER denying #104 Letter request to appear remotely at the February 1-2, 2024 hearing. All parties are to appear in person with the exception of specified witnesses. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/30/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 104
Letter filed by Strategic ESOP, Strategic ESOT as to Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Anchor Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Bradon Ellis Law Firm LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Daniel Blumkin, Stonepoint Legal Group, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Hallock and Associates, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, Michel Law, LLC, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Strategic Family, Inc.,, Newport Client Services, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Slate Legal Group, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Twist Financial, LLC, Level One Law, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Blaise Investments, LLC, Harbor Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Ryan Sasson, Strategic NYC, LLC, Jaclyn Blust, Albert Ian Behar, Versara Lending, LLC, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Royal Legal Group, Relialit, LLC, Rockwell Legal Group, Hallock & Associates LLC, T Fin, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Whitestone Client Services, LLC, Heartland Legal Group, Wyolaw, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Duke Enterprises, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Legal, Great Lakes Law Firm, Lit Def Strategies, LLC, Boulder Legal Group, Leigh Legal Group, PLLC, Jason Blust, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Strategic ESOP, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Whitstone Legal Group, Credit Advocates Law Firm, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Greenstone Legal Group, Stratfs, LLC, The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee, Monarch Legal Group, Strategic ESOT, Summit Client Services, LLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Moore Legal Group, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, John Does 1-50 Requesting Remote Appearance at February 1-2, 2024 Hearing. (Joseph, Andrew)
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Filing 103
Letter filed by The People of the State of New York as to Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Anchor Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Bradon Ellis Law Firm LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Daniel Blumkin, Stonepoint Legal Group, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Hallock and Associates, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, Michel Law, LLC, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Strategic Family, Inc.,, Newport Client Services, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Slate Legal Group, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Twist Financial, LLC, Level One Law, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Blaise Investments, LLC, Harbor Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Ryan Sasson, Strategic NYC, LLC, Jaclyn Blust, Albert Ian Behar, Versara Lending, LLC, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Royal Legal Group, Relialit, LLC, Rockwell Legal Group, Hallock & Associates LLC, T Fin, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Whitestone Client Services, LLC, Heartland Legal Group, Wyolaw, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Duke Enterprises, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Legal, Great Lakes Law Firm, Lit Def Strategies, LLC, Boulder Legal Group, Leigh Legal Group, PLLC, Jason Blust, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Strategic ESOP, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Whitstone Legal Group, Credit Advocates Law Firm, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Greenstone Legal Group, Stratfs, LLC, The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee, Monarch Legal Group, Strategic ESOT, Summit Client Services, LLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Moore Legal Group, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, John Does 1-50 regarding Remote Witnesses. (Rados, Genevieve)
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Filing 102
MOTION Motion to Modify Temporary Restraining Order to Remove Strategic ESOP and Strategic ESOT as Receivership Defendants and Relief Defendants by Thomas McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Thomas W. McNamara in Support of Motion, #2 Exhibit A to Declaration of Thomas W. McNamara in Support of Motion, #3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Thoman, James)
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Filing 101
RESPONSE in Opposition re #36 MOTION Dissolve Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order re #12 Order on Motion to Appoint Receiver,, Order on Motion for TRO,,,, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Order on Motion for Hearing, Plaintiffs' Opposition to Strategic ESOP and ESOT's Statement in Support of Dissolving the TRO filed by The State of Wisconsin. (Beilin, Lewis)
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Filing 100
STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/29/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 99
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Anchor Client Services, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Newport Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc.,, Strategic NYC, LLC, Stratfs, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, T Fin, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC. (Vacco, Dennis)
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Filing 98
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. Appearances via ZoomGov: Joseph M. Sanders, Esq., Monika L. Moore, Esq. and Shirley T. Chiu, Esq. on behalf of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; NYSAAG Christopher L. Boyd and NYSAAG Genevieve S. Rados on behalf of The People of the State of New York; Dennis C. Vacco, Esq. on behalf of Anchor Client Services, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Newport Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc., Strategic NYC, LLC, Stratfs, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, T Fin, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC; Ronald S. Safer, Esq. on behalf of Ryan Sasson, Daniel Blumkin, Albert Ian Behar; Rodney O. Personius, Esq. behalf of Jaclyn Blust, Jason Blust, Lit Def Strategies, LLC, Relialit, LLC, The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee; Terrence M. Connors, Esq. on behalf of Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Credit Advocates Law Firm, LLC, Greenstone Legal Group, Bradon Ellis Law Firm LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Hallock and Associates, Harbor Legal Group, Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Boulder Legal Group, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Great Lakes Law Firm, Heartland Legal Group, Level One Law, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Monarch Legal Group, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Option 1 Legal, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Rockwell Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Royal Legal Group, Slate Legal Group, Stonepoint Legal Group, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, Whitstone Legal Group, Wyolaw, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Leigh Legal Group, PLLC, Hallock & Associates LLC, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Michel Law, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Moore Legal Group, LLC; James C. Thoman, Esq. representing Receiver Thomas W. McNamara.Discovery Hearing held on 1/29/2024 re #88 Letter. Discussions held. Protective Order as to consumer declarations shall be submitted to the Court for signature upon conclusion of this hearing. Other discovery requests were denied as they are not relevant to the issues in front of the Court at this time. The Court advised such requests can be addressed at a later proceeding if necessary. The Court addressed defendants' #93 Motion for an order to present remote testimony of Wendy Muchman. After consideration, the Court denied such motion. (Court Reporter ZoomGov.) (RAZ)NOTE: The Court advised parties and listeners that they are strictly prohibited from recording, reproducing or rebroadcasting any part of this hearing in whole or in part in any fashion. Violation of this Court's Order could be deemed a contempt of Court.
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Filing 97
TEXT ORDER granting #89 Motion for Logan D. Smith, Esq. to appear Pro Hac Vice for Thomas McNamara. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/29/2024. (RAZ)Clerk to Follow up
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Filing 96
REPLY/RESPONSE to re 94 Text Order,, Letter with case law in support of work product privilege filed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Sanders, Joseph)
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Filing 95
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #93 MOTION An order to present remote testimony of Wendy Muchman filed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Moore, Monika)
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Filing 94
TEXT ORDER. If the parties are unable to agree on a protective order for the exchange of unredacted consumer declarations prior to the 1/29/2024 discovery conference, the parties are to submit separate orders for the Court's consideration prior to the conference.On or before 9:00 a.m. on 1/29/2024, plaintiffs are instructed to provide case law in support of their position that their communications with notaries and/or other third parties regarding presentations to consumers or other conduct alleged in this lawsuit is subject to work-product protection or is otherwise privileged. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/26/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 93
MOTION An order to present remote testimony of Wendy Muchman by Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Boulder Legal Group, Bradon Ellis Law Firm LLC, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Great Lakes Law Firm, Greenstone Legal Group, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Hallock & Associates LLC, Harbor Legal Group, Heartland Legal Group, Level One Law, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Michel Law, LLC, Monarch Legal Group, Moore Legal Group, LLC, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Option 1 Legal, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Rockwell Legal Group, Royal Legal Group, Slate Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Stonepoint Legal Group, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Whitstone Legal Group, Wyolaw, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Declaration)(Connors, Terrence)
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Filing 92
REPLY/RESPONSE to re #88 Letter,,,,,,,,,,, filed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Sanders, Joseph)
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Filing 91
NOTICE of Appearance by Carmen Alexander Vacco on behalf of Anchor Client Services, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Newport Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc.,, Strategic NYC, LLC, Stratfs, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, T Fin, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC (Vacco, Carmen)
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Filing 90
TEXT ORDER re #88 Letter filed by Boulder Client Services, LLC, Strategic NYC, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc., Strategic CS, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Anchor Client Services, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Stratfs, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, T Fin, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Newport Client Services, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC.Plaintiffs' Responses due by 3:00 p.m. (TODAY) 1/26/2024. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/26/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 89
MOTION to appear pro hac vice for Logan D. Smith, Esq. of McNamara Smith LLP ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-5091437.) by Thomas McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of James C. Thoman in Support of Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, #2 Sponsoring Affidavit of James C. Thoman in Support of Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, #3 Petition of Logan D. Smith to Appear Pro Hac Vice, #4 Attorney Admission Oath of Logan D. Smith, #5 Civility Principles Oath of Logan D. Smith, #6 ECF Registration Form)(Thoman, James)
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Filing 88
Letter filed by Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Anchor Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc.,, Newport Client Services, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Strategic NYC, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, T Fin, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Stratfs, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC as to Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Anchor Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Bradon Ellis Law Firm LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Daniel Blumkin, Stonepoint Legal Group, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Hallock and Associates, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, Michel Law, LLC, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Strategic Family, Inc.,, Newport Client Services, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Slate Legal Group, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Twist Financial, LLC, Level One Law, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Blaise Investments, LLC, Harbor Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Ryan Sasson, Strategic NYC, LLC, Jaclyn Blust, Albert Ian Behar, Versara Lending, LLC, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Royal Legal Group, Relialit, LLC, Rockwell Legal Group, Hallock & Associates LLC, T Fin, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Whitestone Client Services, LLC, Heartland Legal Group, Wyolaw, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Duke Enterprises, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Legal, Great Lakes Law Firm, Lit Def Strategies, LLC, Boulder Legal Group, Leigh Legal Group, PLLC, Jason Blust, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Strategic ESOP, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Whitstone Legal Group, Credit Advocates Law Firm, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Greenstone Legal Group, Stratfs, LLC, The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee, Monarch Legal Group, Strategic ESOT, Summit Client Services, LLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Moore Legal Group, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, John Does 1-50 . (Vacco, Dennis)
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Filing 87
ORDER granting #85 Motion for the Release of Funds to Pay Pre-Receivership Payroll Expenses. Signed by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/26/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 86
NOTICE of Appearance by Shirley T. Chiu on behalf of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Chiu, Shirley)
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Filing 85
Emergency MOTION Emergency Motion for the Release of Funds to Pay Pre-Receivership Payroll Expenses by Thomas McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration in Support of Emergency Motion, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Thoman, James)
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Filing 84
REPLY/RESPONSE to re #58 MOTION an order allowing certain non-party witnesses to testify remotely Statement of Defendants Strategic Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Strategic Employee Stock Ownership Trust Regarding Non-Party Remote Testimony filed by Strategic ESOP, Strategic ESOT. (Joseph, Andrew)
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Filing 83
TEXT ORDER granting #79 Motion for Matthew Davies, Esq. to appear Pro Hac Vice for The People of the State of New York. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/25/2024. (RAZ)Clerk to Follow up
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Filing 82
TEXT ORDER granting #61 Motion for Richard J. Pearl, Esq. to appear Pro Hac Vice for Strategic ESOP. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/25/2024. (RAZ)Clerk to Follow up
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Filing 81
CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS to #61 MOTION to appear pro hac vice Richard J. Pearl ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-5087103.) . (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Admission Petition Form, #3 Sponsoring Affidavit, #4 Attorney's Oath, #5 Civility Principles Oath, #6 Attorney Database and Electronic Case Filing Registration Form)(Joseph, Andrew)
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Filing 80
TEXT ORDER declining to adopt the recommendation in the Report and Recommendation ("R&R") entered on January 24, 2024 (Dkt. 77), that the objection period set forth in Fed. R. Civ. P. 72 be waived but otherwise adopting the remaining portions of the R&R, subject to modification upon consideration of any objections. The parties may file objections within 14 days after entry of the R&R. For the reasons set forth in the R&R and the initial Temporary Restraining Order ("TRO") entered on January 11, 2024 (Dkt. 12), and good cause having been shown, the Court extends the TRO until February 8, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., or until further order of the Court, whichever is earlier. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 01/25/2024. (CDH)
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Filing 79
MOTION to appear pro hac vice for Matthew Davies ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-5089670.) by The People of the State of New York. (Attachments: #1 Admission Petition, #2 Sponsor Affidavit, #3 Attorney's Oath, #4 Civility Principles Oath, #5 Attorney Database Form)(Rados, Genevieve)
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Filing 78
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. Appearances via ZoomGov: Joseph M. Sanders, Esq. and Vanessa A. Buchko, Esq. on behalf of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; NYSAAG Christopher L. Boyd and NYSAAG Genevieve S. Rados on behalf of The People of the State of New York; Dennis C. Vacco, Esq. on behalf of Anchor Client Services, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Newport Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc., Strategic NYC, LLC, Stratfs, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, T Fin, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC; Ronald S. Safer, Esq., Matthew P. Kennison, Esq., Maegan B. McAdam, Esq., and Rodney Perry, Esq. on behalf of Ryan Sasson, Daniel Blumkin, Albert Ian Behar; Rodney O. Personius, Esq. behalf of Jaclyn Blust, Jason Blust, Lit Def Strategies, LLC, Relialit, LLC, The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee; Terrence M. Connors, Esq. on behalf of Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Credit Advocates Law Firm, LLC, Greenstone Legal Group, Bradon Ellis Law Firm LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Hallock and Associates, Harbor Legal Group, Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Boulder Legal Group, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Great Lakes Law Firm, Heartland Legal Group, Level One Law, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Monarch Legal Group, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Option 1 Legal, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Rockwell Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Royal Legal Group, Slate Legal Group, Stonepoint Legal Group, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, Whitstone Legal Group, Wyolaw, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Leigh Legal Group, PLLC, Hallock & Associates LLC, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Michel Law, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Moore Legal Group, LLC; James C. Thoman, Esq. representing Receiver Thomas W. McNamara; Receiver Thomas W. McNamara. Discovery Hearing held re #68 Letter on 1/24/2024. Discussions held. Parties to submit to the Court no later than 1/29/2024 a joint protective order regarding confidential documents. If parties are unable to agree, they are to submit separate orders for the Court's consideration.The Court granted defendants' discovery requests regarding payment processors and the subpoenaing of notaries. The Court denied defendants' request to modify the existing TRO. All other discovery issues resolved. (Court Reporter ZoomGov.) (RAZ)NOTE: The Court advised parties and listeners that they are strictly prohibited from recording, reproducing or rebroadcasting any part of this hearing in whole or in part in any fashion. Violation of this Court's Order could be deemed a contempt of Court.
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Filing 77
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re #57 MOTION to Extend TRO. Signed by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/24/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 76
TEXT ORDER granting #60 Motion for Richard J. Bernard, Esq. to appear Pro Hac Vice for Strategic ESOP. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/24/2024. (RAZ)Clerk to Follow up
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Filing 75
CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS to #60 MOTION to appear pro hac vice Richard J. Bernard ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-5087097.) . (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Admission Petition Form, #3 Sponsoring Affidavit, #4 Attorney's Oath, #5 Civility Principles Oath, #6 Attorney Database and Electronic Case Filing Registration Form)(Joseph, Andrew)
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Filing 74
Letter filed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as to Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Anchor Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Bradon Ellis Law Firm LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Daniel Blumkin, Stonepoint Legal Group, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Hallock and Associates, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, Michel Law, LLC, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Strategic Family, Inc.,, Newport Client Services, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Slate Legal Group, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Twist Financial, LLC, Level One Law, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Blaise Investments, LLC, Harbor Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Ryan Sasson, Strategic NYC, LLC, Jaclyn Blust, Albert Ian Behar, Versara Lending, LLC, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Royal Legal Group, Relialit, LLC, Rockwell Legal Group, Hallock & Associates LLC, T Fin, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Whitestone Client Services, LLC, Heartland Legal Group, Wyolaw, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Duke Enterprises, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Legal, Great Lakes Law Firm, Lit Def Strategies, LLC, Boulder Legal Group, Leigh Legal Group, PLLC, Jason Blust, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Strategic ESOP, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Whitstone Legal Group, Credit Advocates Law Firm, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Greenstone Legal Group, Stratfs, LLC, The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee, Monarch Legal Group, Strategic ESOT, Summit Client Services, LLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Moore Legal Group, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, John Does 1-50 in Opposition to Docket No. 68. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Moore, Monika)
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Filing 73
TEXT ORDER re #69 Response in Support of Motion filed by Strategic ESOT, Strategic ESOP. Plaintiffs to file a reply no later than 5:00 p.m. on 1/29/2024. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/24/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 72
CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS by Strategic ESOP, Strategic ESOT. to #70 Declaration, Declaration of James Urbach in Support of Defendants Strategic Employee Stock Ownership Plan's and Strategic Employee Stock Ownership Trust's Statement in Support of Dissolving the Temporary Restraining Order filed by Strategic ESOP, Strategic ESOT. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(Joseph, Andrew)
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Filing 71
RESPONSE in Opposition re #57 MOTION to Extend TRO re #12 Order on Motion to Appoint Receiver,, Order on Motion for TRO,,,, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Order on Motion for Hearing, filed by Albert Ian Behar, Daniel Blumkin, Ryan Sasson. (McAdam, Maegan)
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Filing 70
DECLARATION signed by James Urbach re #69 Response in Support of Motion, filed by Strategic ESOP, Strategic ESOT Declaration of James Urbach in Support of Defendants Strategic Employee Stock Ownership Plan's and Strategic Employee Stock Ownership Trust's Statement in Support of Dissolving the Temporary Restraining Order filed by Strategic ESOP, Strategic ESOT. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(Joseph, Andrew)
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Filing 69
RESPONSE in Support re #36 MOTION Dissolve Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order re #12 Order on Motion to Appoint Receiver,, Order on Motion for TRO,,,, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Order on Motion for Hearing, Defendants Strategic Employee Stock Ownership Plan's and Strategic Employee Stock Ownership Trust's Statement in Support of Dissolving the Temporary Restraining Order filed by Strategic ESOP, Strategic ESOT. (Joseph, Andrew)
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Filing 68
Letter filed by Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Anchor Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc.,, Newport Client Services, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Strategic NYC, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, T Fin, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Stratfs, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC as to Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Anchor Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Bradon Ellis Law Firm LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Daniel Blumkin, Stonepoint Legal Group, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Hallock and Associates, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, Michel Law, LLC, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Strategic Family, Inc.,, Newport Client Services, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Slate Legal Group, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Twist Financial, LLC, Level One Law, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Blaise Investments, LLC, Harbor Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Ryan Sasson, Strategic NYC, LLC, Jaclyn Blust, Albert Ian Behar, Versara Lending, LLC, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Royal Legal Group, Relialit, LLC, Rockwell Legal Group, Hallock & Associates LLC, T Fin, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Whitestone Client Services, LLC, Heartland Legal Group, Wyolaw, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Duke Enterprises, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Legal, Great Lakes Law Firm, Lit Def Strategies, LLC, Boulder Legal Group, Leigh Legal Group, PLLC, Jason Blust, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Strategic ESOP, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Whitstone Legal Group, Credit Advocates Law Firm, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Greenstone Legal Group, Stratfs, LLC, The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee, Monarch Legal Group, Strategic ESOT, Summit Client Services, LLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Moore Legal Group, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, John Does 1-50 . (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Vacco, Dennis)
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Filing 67
NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew B. Joseph on behalf of Strategic ESOT (Joseph, Andrew)
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Filing 66
TEXT ORDER. In light of the time-sensitive pending motion to extend the TRO (Dkt. 57), and given the pendency of the ongoing recusal-subject-to-remittal process (Dkt. 43), the case is temporarily assigned to Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford. The resolution of the ongoing recusal-subject-to-remittal process (Dkt. 43) will determine the district judge permanently assigned to this case. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 1/23/2024. (KEF)Clerk to Follow up
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Filing 65
NOTICE by Thomas McNamara re #12 Order on Motion to Appoint Receiver,, Order on Motion for TRO,,,, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Order on Motion for Hearing, Notice of Filing Bond of Receiver (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Thoman, James)
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E-Filing Notification: #60 MOTION to appear pro hac vice Richard J. Bernard #61 MOTION to appear pro hac vice Richard J. Pearl ACTION REQUIRED: Attorneys, not admitted to this Court, are unable to /s/ documents in lieu of a wet signature. Once admitted, their CM/ECF username and password can be used as a signature as per the Administrative Procedures Guide for Electronic Filing 2(G)(iii). Refile all admission documents using Docketing Event: Continuation of Exhibits. (DDS)
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Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford added. Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. no longer assigned to case. (LB)
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Filing 64
CONSENT ORDER Regarding Asset Freeze. Signed by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/22/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 63
TEXT ORDER. Any response by defendants to plaintiffs' motion to extend the TRO #57 shall be filed no later than 1/23/2024. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/22/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 62
TEXT ORDER. On or before 1/25/2024, defendants shall file a response to plaintiffs' motion for an order allowing certain non-party witnesses to testify remotely #58 . Defendants' response shall indicate whether they seek to offer any remote testimony by witnesses and the reasons why such defense witnesses cannot be present in-person. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/22/2024. (RAZ)
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Filing 61
MOTION to appear pro hac vice Richard J. Pearl ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-5087103.) by Strategic ESOP. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing - Illinois, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - EDNY, #3 Admission Petition Form, #4 Sponsoring Affidavit, #5 Attorney's Oath, #6 Civility Principles and Guidelines Oath, #7 Attorney Database and Electronic Case Filing Registration Form)(Joseph, Andrew)
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Filing 60
MOTION to appear pro hac vice Richard J. Bernard ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-5087097.) by Strategic ESOP. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Admission Petition Form, #3 Sponsoring Affidavit, #4 Attorney's Oath, #5 Civility Principles Oath, #6 Attorney Database and Electronic Case Filing Registration Form)(Joseph, Andrew)
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Filing 59
NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew B. Joseph on behalf of Strategic ESOP (Joseph, Andrew)
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Filing 58
MOTION an order allowing certain non-party witnesses to testify remotely by The People of the State of New York. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Declaration Declaration of David Fox, #3 Declaration Declaration of Stephen Pavlow)(Rados, Genevieve)
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Filing 57
MOTION to Extend TRO re #12 Order on Motion to Appoint Receiver,, Order on Motion for TRO,,,, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Order on Motion for Hearing, by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Moore, Monika)
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Filing 56
STATUS REPORT Report of Temporary Receiver on Status of Client Services by Thomas McNamara. (Thoman, James)
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Filing 55
TEXT ORDER granting #41 Motion for Rodney Perry, Esq. to appear Pro Hac Vice for for Albert Ian Behar, Daniel Blumkin and Ryan Sasson. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/21/2024. (RAZ)Clerk to Follow up
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Filing 54
TEXT ORDER granting #40 Motion for Ronald S. Safer, Esq. to appear Pro Hac Vice for for Albert Ian Behar, Daniel Blumkin and Ryan Sasson. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/21/2024. (RAZ)Clerk to Follow up
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Filing 53
TEXT ORDER granting #49 Motion for Alexander D. Wall, Esq. to appear Pro Hac Vice for Thomas McNamara. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/21/2024. (RAZ)Clerk to Follow up
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Filing 52
CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS to #36 MOTION Dissolve Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order re #12 Order on Motion to Appoint Receiver,, Order on Motion for TRO,,,, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Order on Motion for Hearing, . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit to Dkt. 36-4 Gustafson Declaration, #2 Exhibit to Dkt. 36-4 Gustafson Declaration, #3 Exhibit to Dkt. 36-4 Gustafson Declaration, #4 Exhibit to Dkt. 36-4 Gustafson Declaration, #5 Exhibit to Dkt. 36-4 Gustafson Declaration)(Allen, Scott)
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Filing 51
TEXT ORDER. The Clerk is instructed that the following documents and all accompanying declarations, attachments and exhibits shall be UNSEALED: 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 18. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/18/2024. (RAZ)Clerk to Follow up
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Filing 50
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. Appearances via ZoomGov: Joseph M. Sanders, Esq. and Vanessa A. Buchko, Esq. on behalf of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; NYSAAG Christopher L. Boyd on behalf of The People of the State of New York; Dennis C. Vacco, Esq. on behalf of Anchor Client Services, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Newport Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc., Strategic NYC, LLC, Stratfs, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, T Fin, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC; Ronald S. Safer, Esq. on behalf of Ryan Sasson, Daniel Blumkin, Albert Ian Behar; Rodney O. Personius, Esq. behalf of Jaclyn Blust, Jason Blust, Lit Def Strategies, LLC, Relialit, LLC, The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee; Terrence M. Connors, Esq. on behalf of Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Credit Advocates Law Firm, LLC, Greenstone Legal Group, Bradon Ellis Law Firm LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Hallock and Associates, Harbor Legal Group, Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Boulder Legal Group, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Great Lakes Law Firm, Heartland Legal Group, Level One Law, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Monarch Legal Group, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Option 1 Legal, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Rockwell Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Royal Legal Group, Slate Legal Group, Stonepoint Legal Group, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, Whitstone Legal Group, Wyolaw, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Leigh Legal Group, PLLC, Hallock & Associates LLC, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Michel Law, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Moore Legal Group, LLC; James C. Thoman, Esq. on behalf of Receiver Thomas McNamara. Scheduling Conference held on 1/18/2024. Discussions held regarding the TRO now in place, #34 Motion to Intervene and #36 Motion to Dissolve TRO.The Court indicated that the third party law firms have shown basis for intervention and will be participating in the evidentiary hearing. An Evidentiary Hearing was set for 2/1/2024 and 2/2/2024 at 9:00 AM in Cattaraugus Courtroom, 7th West, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. Parties are to submit their witness list and exhibit list to the Court no later than 1/30/2024. The Court will hold #36 Motion to Dissolve in abeyance. (Court Reporter ZoomGov.) (RAZ)NOTE: The Court advised parties and listeners that they are strictly prohibited from recording, reproducing or rebroadcasting any part of this hearing in whole or in part in any fashion. Violation of this Court's Order could be deemed a contempt of Court.
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Filing 49
MOTION to appear pro hac vice for Alexander D. Wall, Esq. of McNamara Smith LLP ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-5083844.) by Thomas McNamara. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of James Thoman in Support of Motion, #2 Sponsoring Affidavit, #3 Petition for Attorney Admission, #4 Attorney Admission Oath, #5 Civility Principles Oath, #6 Attorney Database ECF Registration)(Thoman, James)
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Filing 48
CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS by Albert Ian Behar, Daniel Blumkin, Ryan Sasson. to #41 MOTION to appear pro hac vice of Rodney Perry ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-5082113.) Attorney Admission Petition filed by Albert Ian Behar, Daniel Blumkin, Ryan Sasson. (McAdam, Maegan)
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Filing 47
CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS by Albert Ian Behar, Daniel Blumkin, Ryan Sasson. to #40 MOTION to appear pro hac vice of Ronald S. Safer ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-5082055.) Attorney Admission Petition filed by Albert Ian Behar, Daniel Blumkin, Ryan Sasson. (McAdam, Maegan)
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Filing 46
TEXT ORDER granting #44 Motion for Matthew Patrick Kennison, Esq. to appear Pro Hac Vice for Albert Ian Behar, Daniel Blumkin, and Ryan Sasson. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/18/2024. (RAZ)Clerk to Follow up
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Filing 45
NOTICE of Appearance by Rodney O. Personius on behalf of Jaclyn Blust, Jason Blust, Lit Def Strategies, LLC, Relialit, LLC, The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee (Personius, Rodney)
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Filing 44
MOTION to appear pro hac vice of Matthew P. Kennison ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-5083127.) by Albert Ian Behar, Daniel Blumkin, Ryan Sasson. (Attachments: #1 Admission Petition Form, #2 Admission Sponsor Affidavit, #3 Civility Principles and Guidelines Oath, #4 Attorney's Oath, #5 Attorney Database and Electronic Case Filing Registration Form)(McAdam, Maegan)
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Filing 43
NOTICE Concerning Waiver of Judicial Disqualification: Judge Sinatra is recused in this case because partners at his former law firm, Hodgson Russ, serve as trustees of a defined benefit plan that will pay Judge Sinatra a pension benefit upon retirement. That future pension benefit does not depend on Hodgson Russ for its viability, and investment decisions are made by an independent professional. This disqualification is subject to remittal by the parties: the judge may participate in this case if, in light of this disclosure, the parties and their lawyers have an opportunity to confer outside the presence of the judge, all agree in writing or on the record that the judge should not be disqualified, and the judge is then willing to participate. Any such remittal agreement should be incorporated in the record of the proceeding. ACTION REQUIRED: Parties waiving recusal shall mail a letter (sample attached) to the Clerk of Court, US District Court for the Western District of New York, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202. Clerk to Follow-Up (TMK)
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E-Filing Notification: re #42 NOTICE of Appearance - Modified Docket text to reflect that the receiver is being represented. (TMK)
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E-Filing Notification: #41 MOTION to appear pro hac vice of Rodney Perry ACTION REQUIRED: Attorneys not admitted to this court are unable to s/ documents as per Administrative Procedure 2(G)(iii). Refile the Attorney Admission Petition under docketing event: Continuation of Exhibits. (DDS)
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Filing 42
NOTICE of Appearance by James C. Thoman on behalf of Thomas McNamara the receiver (Thoman, James) Modified on 1/18/2024 to edit the text (TMK).
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Filing 41
MOTION to appear pro hac vice of Rodney Perry ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-5082113.) by Albert Ian Behar, Daniel Blumkin, Ryan Sasson. (Attachments: #1 Admission Petition Form, #2 Admission Sponsor Affidavit, #3 Attorney's Oath, #4 Civility Principles and Guidelines Oath, #5 Attorney Database and Electronic Case Filing Registration Form)(McAdam, Maegan)
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Filing 40
MOTION to appear pro hac vice of Ronald S. Safer ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-5082055.) by Albert Ian Behar, Daniel Blumkin, Ryan Sasson. (Attachments: #1 Admission Petition Form, #2 Admission Sponsor Affidavit, #3 Attorneys Oath, #4 Civility Principles and Guidelines Oath, #5 Attorney Database and Electronic Case Filing Registration Form)(McAdam, Maegan)
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Filing 39
NOTICE: All parties are expected to comply with Judge Sinatra's individual requirements set forth in the "Judges' Info" section of the Court's website. Corporate and LLC parties should pay particular attention to the tab relating to such parties. (KLH)
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Filing 38
NOTICE of Appearance by Maegan Brianne McAdam on behalf of Albert Ian Behar, Daniel Blumkin, Ryan Sasson (McAdam, Maegan)
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Filing 37
NOTICE of Appearance by Genevieve Sumner Rados on behalf of The People of the State of New York (Rados, Genevieve)
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E-Filing Notification: re #34 MOTION Motion to Intervene #35 Corporate Disclosure Statement - Modified text on 1/17/2024 to remove a defendant that the attorney doesn't represent (TMK)
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Case Reassigned to Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo no longer assigned to the case. Notification to Chambers of on-line civil case opening. (TMK)
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SCHEDULING NOTICE. Scheduling Conference set for 1/18/2024 01:00 PM in via video conference before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. (RAZ)
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*DUPLICATE ENTRY* SCHEDULING NOTICE. Scheduling Conference set for 1/18/2024 01:00 PM in via video conference before Hon. Michael J. Roemer. (RAZ)
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Filing 36
MOTION Dissolve Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order re #12 Order on Motion to Appoint Receiver,, Order on Motion for TRO,,,, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Order on Motion for Hearing, by Anchor Client Services, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Newport Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc.,, Strategic NYC, LLC, Stratfs, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, T Fin, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Declaration, #3 Declaration, #4 Declaration)(Vacco, Dennis)
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Filing 35
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Boulder Legal Group, Bradon Ellis Law Firm LLC, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Great Lakes Law Firm, Greenstone Legal Group, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Hallock & Associates LLC, Harbor Legal Group, Heartland Legal Group, Leigh Legal Group, PLLC, Level One Law, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Michel Law, LLC, Monarch Legal Group, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Option 1 Legal, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Rockwell Legal Group, Royal Legal Group, Slate Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Stonepoint Legal Group, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Whitstone Legal Group, Wyolaw, LLC. (Connors, Terrence) Modified on 1/17/2024 to remove a defendant that the attorney doesn't represent (TMK).
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Filing 34
MOTION Motion to Intervene by Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Boulder Legal Group, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Great Lakes Law Firm, Greenstone Legal Group, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Hallock & Associates LLC, Hallock and Associates, Harbor Legal Group, Heartland Legal Group, Leigh Legal Group, PLLC, Level One Law, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Michel Law, LLC, Monarch Legal Group, Moore Legal Group, LLC, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Option 1 Legal, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Rockwell Legal Group, Royal Legal Group, Slate Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Stonepoint Legal Group, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Whitstone Legal Group.(Connors, Terrence) Modified on 1/17/2024 to remove a defendant that the attorney doesn't represent (TMK).
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Filing 33
NOTICE of Appearance by Terrence M. Connors on behalf of Clear Creek Legal, LLC, Credit Advocates Law Firm, LLC, Greenstone Legal Group, Bradon Ellis Law Firm LLC, Hailstone Legal Group, Hallock and Associates, Harbor Legal Group, Anchor Law Firm, PLLC, Bedrock Legal Group, Boulder Legal Group, Canyon Legal Group, LLC, Great Lakes Law Firm, Heartland Legal Group, Level One Law, Meadowbrook Legal Group, Monarch Legal Group, Newport Legal Group, LLC, Northstar Legal Group, Option 1 Legal, Pioneer Law Firm P.C., Rockwell Legal Group, Spring Legal Group, Royal Legal Group, Slate Legal Group, Stonepoint Legal Group, The Law Firm of Derek Williams, LLC, Whitstone Legal Group, Wyolaw, LLC, Chinn Legal Group, LLC, Leigh Legal Group, PLLC, Hallock & Associates LLC, Gustafson Consumer Law Group, LLC, Michel Law, LLC, The Law Office of Melissa Michel LLC, Moore Legal Group, LLC (Connors, Terrence)
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Filing 32
NOTICE of Appearance by Scott S. Allen, Jr on behalf of Anchor Client Services, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Newport Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc.,, Strategic NYC, LLC, Stratfs, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, T Fin, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC (Allen, Scott)
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Filing 31
NOTICE of Appearance by Dennis C. Vacco on behalf of Anchor Client Services, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Newport Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc.,, Strategic NYC, LLC, Stratfs, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, T Fin, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC (Vacco, Dennis)
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Filing 30
TEXT ORDER. The Clerk is instructed that the case shall be unsealed but the following documents and all accompanying declarations, attachments and exhibits shall remain under seal 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 18. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/16/2024. (RAZ)Clerk to Follow up
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Filing 29
TEXT ORDER. The Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo hereby recuses himself in this matter. The Clerk of Court is hereby requested to assign this case to another United States District Judge. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 1/16/2024. (CMD)Clerk to Follow up
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Filing 28
TEXT ORDER granting #15 Motion for Lewis W. Bellin, Esq. to appear Pro Hac Vice for The People of the State of New York. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/12/2024. (RAZ)Clerk to Follow up
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Filing 27
TEXT ORDER granting #16 Motion for Kevin J. Burns, Esq. to appear Pro Hac Vice for The State of New York. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/12/2024. (RAZ)Clerk to Follow up
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Filing 26
Pursuant to the Temporary Restraining Order issued by Judge Vilardo on January 11, 2024 (ECF No. 12) the court-appointed Receiver is entitled to immediate access to Receivership Defendants' premises, and the Receiver is entitled to secure the premises by "changing the locks and alarm codes." (ECF No. 12 at 21.) Therefore, pursuant to Judge Vilardo's order, any landlord of the Receivership Defendants, including SL Green Realty, must permit the Receiver access to the Receivership Defendants' business premises. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on January 12, 2024. (MLM)
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Filing 25
TEXT ORDER granting #17 Motion for Marion M. Quirk, Esq. to appear Pro Hac Vice for The People of the State of New York. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/12/2024. (RAZ)Clerk to Follow up
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Filing 24
TEXT ORDER granting #19 Motion for Evan Romanoff, Esq. to appear Pro Hac Vice for The People of the State of New York. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/12/2024. (RAZ)Clerk to Follow up
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Filing 23
TEXT ORDER granting #21 Motion for Amanda E. Bacoyanis to appear Pro Hac Vice for The People of New York State. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/12/2024. (RAZ)Clerk to Follow up
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Filing 22
TEXT ORDER granting #20 Motion for Margaret Lynne Weaver to appear Pro Hac Vice for The People of the State of New York. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Michael J. Roemer on 1/12/2024. (RAZ)Clerk to Follow up
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Filing 18
E-File Notification: re #9 Continuation of Exhibits - Clerk Replaced Exhibits #2, 4, 12 per NYS AG. (TMK)
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Filing 14
TEXT REFERRAL ORDER (DISPOSITIVE) - Hon. Michael J. Roemer, United States Magistrate Judge, is hereby designated to act in this case as follows: Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A) and (B), all pre-trial matters in this case are referred to the above-named United States Magistrate Judge, including but not limited to: (1) conduct of a scheduling conference and entry of a scheduling order pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16, (2) hearing and disposition of all non-dispositive motions or applications, (3) supervision of discovery, and (4) supervision of all procedural matters involving the aforementioned or involving the preparation of the case or any matter therein for consideration by the District Judge. The Magistrate Judge shall also hear and report upon dispositive motions for the consideration of the District Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(B) and (C). All motions or applications shall be filed with the Clerk and made returnable before the Magistrate Judge. The parties are encouraged to consider the provisions of 28 U.S.C. 636(c) governing consent to either partial or complete disposition of the case, including trial if necessary, by the Magistrate Judge. Consent forms are available from the office of the Magistrate Judge or the office of the Clerk of Court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 1/11/2024. Chambers has emailed a copy of this order to Plaintiffs' counsel. (CMD)
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Filing 13
TEXT ORDER GRANTING #2 MOTION to Seal Case filed by The State of North Carolina, State of Delaware, The People of the State of Illinois, The State of Wisconsin, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, State of Colorado, The People of the State of New York, The State of Minnesota. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 1/11/2024. (RFI)
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Filing 12
ORDER granting #4 Motion to Appoint Receiver; granting #5 Motion for TRO; granting #5 Motion to Appoint Receiver; granting #6 Motion for Hearing. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 1/11/2024. Chambers has emailed a copy of this order to Plaintiffs' counsel. (RFI)
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Filing 11
TEXT ORDER GRANTING #3 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by The State of North Carolina, State of Delaware, The People of the State of Illinois, The State of Wisconsin, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, State of Colorado, The People of the State of New York, The State of Minnesota. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 1/11/2024. (RFI)
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Remark: the short case title input to CM/ECF was incorrectly entered. The Clerk's Office has corrected the case title to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau et al v. Stratfs, LLC (f/k/a Strategic Financial Solutions, LLC), et al. (LB)
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Filing 21
MOTION to appear pro hac vice for Amanda E. Bacoyanis by The People of the State of New York.(TMK)
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Filing 20
MOTION to appear pro hac vice for Margaret Lynne Weaver by The People of the State of New York. (TMK)
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Filing 19
MOTION to appear pro hac vice for Evan Romanoff by The People of the State of New York. (TMK)
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Filing 17
MOTION to appear pro hac vice for Marion Quirk by The People of the State of New York.(TMK)
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Filing 16
MOTION to appear pro hac vice for Kevin J. Burns by The People of the State of New York.(TMK)
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Filing 15
MOTION to appear pro hac vice for Lewis W. Beilin by The People of the State of New York. (TMK)
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Pro Hac Vice fee: $ 200.00, receipt number 100003593. (TMK)
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Pro Hac Vice fee: $ 200.00, receipt number 100003591. (TMK)
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Pro Hac Vice fee: $ 200.00, receipt number 100003589. (TMK)
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Pro Hac Vice fee: $ 200.00, receipt number 100003590. (TMK)
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Pro Hac Vice fee: $ 200.00, receipt number 100003588. (TMK)
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Pro Hac Vice fee: $ 200.00, receipt number 100003592. (TMK)
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Filing 10
Summons Issued as to Anchor Client Services, LLC, BCF Capital, LLC, Bedrock Client Services, LLC, Albert Ian Behar, Blaise Investments, LLC, Daniel Blumkin, Jaclyn Blust, Jason Blust, Boulder Client Services, LLC, Canyon Client Services, LLC, Carolina Client Services, LLC, John Does 1-50, Duke Enterprises, LLC, Great Lakes Client Services, LLC, Guidestone Client Services, LLC, Harbor Client Services, LLC, Heartland Client Services, LLC, Lit Def Strategies, LLC, Monarch Client Services, LLC, Newport Client Services, LLC, Northstar Client Services, LLC, Option 1 Client Services, LLC, Pioneer Client Servicing, LLC, Relialit, LLC, Rockwell Client Services, LLC, Royal Client Services, LLC, Ryan Sasson, Stonepoint Client Services, LLC, Strategic CS, LLC, Strategic Client Support, LLC, Strategic Consulting, LLC, Strategic ESOP, Strategic ESOT, Strategic FS Buffalo, LLC, Strategic Family, Inc.,, Strategic NYC, LLC, Stratfs, LLC, Summit Client Services, LLC, T Fin, LLC, The Blust Family Irrevocable Trust through Donald J. Holmgren, Trustee, Twist Financial, LLC, Versara Lending, LLC, Whitestone Client Services, LLC. (TMK)
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Filing 9
CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, The People of the State of Illinois, The People of the State of New York, The State of Minnesota, The State of North Carolina, The State of Wisconsin. filed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, The People of the State of Illinois, The People of the State of New York, The State of Minnesota, The State of North Carolina, The State of Wisconsin. Main Document is Exhibit 1. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 2, #2 Exhibit 3, #3 Exhibit 4 Part 1, #4 Exhibit 4 Part 2, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8 Part 1, #9 Exhibit 8 Part 2, #10 Exhibit 9, #11 Exhibit 10, #12 Exhibit 11, #13 Exhibit 12, #14 Exhibit 13, #15 Exhibit 14, #16 Exhibit 15, #17 Exhibit 16, #18 Exhibit 17, #19 Exhibit 18, #20 Exhibit 19 Part 1, #21 Exhibit 19 Part 2, #22 Exhibit 20, #23 Exhibit 21, #24 Exhibit 22, #25 Exhibit 23, #26 Exhibit 24, #27 Exhibit 25 Part 1, #28 Exhibit 25 Part 2, #29 Exhibit 26, #30 Exhibit 27, #31 Exhibit 28, #32 Exhibit 29, #33 Exhibit 30, #34 Exhibit 31) (TMK) (Attachment 1 replaced on 1/12/2024) (TMK). (Attachment 13 replaced on 1/12/2024) (TMK). (Attachment 3 replaced on 1/12/2024) (TMK). (Attachment 4 replaced on 1/12/2024) (TMK).
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Filing 8
OTHER DECLARATIONS filed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, The People of the State of Illinois, The People of the State of New York, The State of Minnesota, The State of North Carolina, The State of Wisconsin. Main Document is Declaration of Romanoff. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Cohen, #2 Declaration of Davis, #3 Declaration of Weaver, #4 Declaration of Callahan, #5 Declaration of Phifer re E.B., #6 Declaration of Ridder, #7 Declaration of Hanson, #8 Declaration of Phifer) (TMK)
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Filing 7
CONSUMER DECLARATIONS filed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, The People of the State of Illinois, The People of the State of New York, The State of Minnesota, The State of North Carolina, The State of Wisconsin. Main Document is Declaration of B.B. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of C.E., #2 Declaration of C.B., #3 Declaration of D.K., #4 Declaration of D.S., #5 Declaration of E.B., #6 Declaration of E.N., #7 Declaration of E.S., #8 Declaration of K.L., #9 Declaration of M.B., #10 Declaration of M.B., #11 Declaration of P.G., #12 Declaration of P.K., #13 Declaration of R.D., #14 Declaration of S.E. Part 1, #15 Declaration of S.E. Part 2, #16 Declaration of S.K., #17 Declaration of S.M., #18 Declaration of S.M., #19 Declaration re E.K., #20 Declaration re J.K., #21 Declaration re M.S., #22 Declaration re S.R.)(TMK)
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Filing 6
MOTION for Expedited Hearing re #5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION to Appoint Receiver MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, The People of the State of Illinois, The People of the State of New York, The State of Minnesota, The State of North Carolina, The State of Wisconsin. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (TMK)
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Filing 5
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION to Appoint Receiver, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, The People of the State of Illinois, The People of the State of New York, The State of Minnesota, The State of North Carolina, The State of Wisconsin. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Text of Proposed Order, #3 Declaration) (TMK)
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Filing 4
MOTION to Appoint Receiver by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, The People of the State of Illinois, The People of the State of New York, The State of Minnesota, The State of North Carolina, The State of Wisconsin. (Attachments: #1 Attachment A) (TMK)
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Filing 3
MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, The People of the State of Illinois, The People of the State of New York, The State of Minnesota, The State of North Carolina, The State of Wisconsin. (TMK)
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Filing 2
EX PARTE MOTION to Seal Case by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, State of Colorado, State of Delaware, The People of the State of Illinois, The People of the State of New York, The State of Minnesota, The State of North Carolina, The State of Wisconsin. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Text of Proposed Order) (TMK)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by The State of North Carolina, The People of the State of New York, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, The State of Minnesota, State of Colorado, The State of Wisconsin, State of Delaware, The People of the State of Illinois. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(TMK)
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AUTOMATIC REFERRAL to Mediation: the ADR Plan is available for download at #http://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/alternative-dispute-resolution.(TMK)
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Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge: A United States Magistrate of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form (AO-85) is available for download at #http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/forms. (TMK)
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