Impala African Safaris LLC et al v. Dallas Safari Club Inc et al
Plaintiff: Impala African Safaris LLC and Arnold Payne
Defendant: Dallas Safari Club, Jerome Phillipe Frederic Lung, Michael Arthur Burke, Eric Alan Hanshew, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo, Martin Pieters doing business as Martin Pieters Safaris, Candy Pieters doing business as Martin Pieters Safaris, Gene Campbell, William Larry Shores, Africa Hunting LLC and John Does 1-10
Case Number: 3:2013cv02175
Filed: June 11, 2013
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Office: Dallas Office
County: Dallas
Presiding Judge: A Joe Fish
Referring Judge: Irma Carrillo Ramirez
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Antitrust
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1 Antitrust Litigation
Jury Demanded By: Both
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Date Filed Document Text
August 27, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 250 FINAL JUDGMENT: This judgment is issued pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 58(a). This action came on for consideration by the court, and the issues having been duly considered and a decision duly rendered, It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that: 1. All of the plaintiffs' claims against Jerome Phillipe Frederic Lung and Africa Hunting, LLC are DISMISSED sua sponte without prejudice for failure to comply with FED. R. CIV. P. 4(m). 2. The clerk shall transmit a true copy of this judgment and the order accepting the findings and recommendation of the United States Magistrate Judge to all parties. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 8/27/2015) (bdb)
August 27, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 249 ORDER ACCEPTING #248 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: After reviewing all relevant matters of record in this case, including the findings, conclusions, and recommendation of the United States Magistrate Judge and any objections thereto, in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1), the undersigned district judge is of the opinion that the findings and conclusions of the magistrate judge are correct and they are accepted as the findings and conclusions of the court. Plaintiffs' motion for default judgment, filed 12/30/2014 (docket entry #242 ), is DENIED. By separate judgment, the claims against Jerome Phillipe Frederic Lung and Africa Hunting, LLC will be DISMISSED sua sponte without prejudice for failure to comply with FED. R. CIV. P. 4(m). (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 8/27/2015) (bdb)
August 3, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 248 Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendation re: #242 Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment. Plaintiffs' motion for default judgment should be DENIED without prejudice, and their claims against the two remaining defendants should be DISMISSED without prejudice for failure to comply with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m) unless they should good cause for the failure within the time for objection to this recommendation, or some other deadline set by the Court. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 8/3/2015) (mcrd)
January 20, 2015 Filing 247 Supplemental Brief in Support filed by Impala African Safaris LLC re #242 Motion for Default Judgment (Krocker, Dan) Modified to correct linkage on 1/21/2015 (skt).
January 5, 2015 Filing 246 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT re #242 MOTION for Default Judgment against Jerome Phillipe Frederic Lung filed by Impala African Safaris LLC re: #242 Motion for Default Judgment. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Certificate Last Known Address) (Krocker, Dan) Modified linkage on 1/6/2015 (awc). Modified text and termed motion per chambers on 1/6/2015 (jrr).
December 30, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 245 ORDER re: #242 Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment. The plaintiff may file a brief containing citations to relevant authorities that addresses the appropriateness of a default judgment and the amount of damages requested, but no new evidence, no later than 1/20/2015. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 12/30/2014) (mcrd)
December 30, 2014 Filing 244 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Africa Hunting LLC, Jerome Phillipe Frederic Lung. (jrr)
December 30, 2014 Filing 243 STATUS REPORT filed by Impala African Safaris LLC. (Krocker, Dan)
December 30, 2014 Filing 242 MOTION for Default Judgment against Jerome Phillipe Frederic Lung filed by Impala African Safaris LLC with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s) Soldiers Affidavit, #2 Affidavit(s) Certificate Last Address, #3 Affidavit(s) Certificate Good Service, #4 Exhibit(s) Brief, #5 Affidavit(s) Legal Fees, #6 Proposed Order Proposed Default Judgment, #7 Affidavit(s) Affiavit Arnold Payne) (Krocker, Dan)
December 30, 2014 Filing 241 Request for Clerk to issue order for entry of default filed by Impala African Safaris LLC. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
December 18, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 240 ORDER: As of 12/18/2014, all defendants who have made an appearance in this case have been dismissed. The plaintiffs must file a status report on or before 1/2/2015, setting forth their positions regarding what matters remain for determination by the Court. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 12/18/2014) (mcrd)
December 18, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 239 ORDER OF DISMISSAL: All of plaintiffs' claims against DSC are DISMISSED with prejudice to the refiling of same, and all costs are assessed against the party incurring same. Party Dallas Safari Club Inc terminated. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 12/18/2014) (skt)
December 18, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 238 ELECTRONIC ORDER finding as moot #222 Dallas Safari Club Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim based on the filing of a joint motion to dismiss the claims against it on 12/17/2014. (See doc. 237.) (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 12/18/2014) (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez)
December 17, 2014 Filing 237 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Claims Against Dallas Safari Club, Inc. With Prejudice filed by Dallas Safari Club Inc, Impala African Safaris LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Rickers, Amy)
December 17, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 236 ORDER OF DISMISSAL. The court hereby ORDERS that all of plaintiffs' claims against Pieters, and all of Pieters' claims against plaintiffs, are DISMISSED with prejudice to the refiling of same, and all costs are assessed against the party incurring same. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 12/17/2014) (skt)
December 16, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 235 ELECTRONIC ORDER finding as moot #227 the Pieters defendants' MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to Dismiss Certain Claims under the Texas Citizens Participation Act, based on the parties' agreed motion to dismiss the Pieters as defendants in this case. (see doc. 234.) (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 12/16/2014) (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez)
December 16, 2014 Filing 234 MOTION to Dismiss the Pieters filed by Impala African Safaris LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
November 25, 2014 Filing 233 REPLY filed by Dallas Safari Club Inc re: #222 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, #229 Response/Objection (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Rickers, Amy)
November 25, 2014 Filing 232 OBJECTION filed by Dallas Safari Club Inc re: #229 Response/Objection (Rickers, Amy)
November 20, 2014 Filing 231 REPLY filed by Candy Pieters, Martin Pieters re: #227 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to DismissCertain Claims under the Texas Citizens Participation Act (Werner, Philip)
November 14, 2014 Filing 230 RESPONSE filed by Impala African Safaris LLC, Arnold Payne re: #227 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to DismissCertain Claims under the Texas Citizens Participation Act (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
November 12, 2014 Filing 229 RESPONSE filed by Impala African Safaris LLC re: #222 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s)) (Krocker, Dan)
November 3, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 228 ORDER re: #227 Defendants' Motion to Extend The Time for Filing a Motion to Dismiss Certain Claims Under The Texas Citizens Participation Act. Respondent may file a response by 11/14/2014. Movant may file a reply by 11/21/2014. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 11/3/2014) (mcrd)
October 31, 2014 Filing 227 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion to DismissCertain Claims under the Texas Citizens Participation Act filed by Candy Pieters, Martin Pieters (Werner, Philip)
October 31, 2014 Filing 226 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Candy Pieters, Martin Pieters. (Werner, Philip)
October 31, 2014 Filing 225 ANSWER to #217 Amended Complaint,,, with Jury Demand filed by Candy Pieters, Martin Pieters. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Werner, Philip)
October 27, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 224 ORDER re: #222 Dallas Safari Club, Inc.'s Second Amended FRCP 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss. Respondent may file a response by 11/12/2014. Movant may file a reply by 11/26/2014. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/27/2014) (mcrd)
October 23, 2014 Filing 223 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Amy L Rickers for Devon Sharp and Christopher Rusek on behalf of Dallas Safari Club Inc. (Rickers, Amy)
October 22, 2014 Filing 222 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Dallas Safari Club Inc (Attachments: #1 Brief in Support) (Rickers, Amy)
September 25, 2014 Filing 221 Plaintiffs Pretrial Disclosures Plaintiffs' Initial Disclosures filed by Impala African Safaris LLC. (Krocker, Dan)
September 17, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 220 SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 6/3/2015. Discovery due by 9/1/2015. Joinder of Parties due by 6/3/2015. Deadline for mediation is on or before 9/15/2015. Motions due by 9/29/2015. Settlement Status Report due by 9/22/2015. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 9/17/2014) (jrr)
September 15, 2014 Filing 219 Joint Scheduling Proposal by Impala African Safaris LLC, Arnold Payne, Martin Pieters, Candy Pieters, Dallas Safari Club Inc. (Krocker, Dan) Modified filers on 9/16/2014 (skt).
September 9, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 218 Order Accepting #213 Findings and Recommendations re: #159 Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Dallas Safari Club, Inc.s Amended FRCP 12(b)(6) and Texas Citizens Participation Act Motion to Dismiss, filed 11/27/2013 (docket entry #159 ), will be DENIED as moot. This action will now proceed on the second amended complaint. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 9/9/2014) (cea)
September 8, 2014 Filing 217 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Africa Hunting LLC, Dallas Safari Club Inc, Jerome Phillipe Frederic Lung, Candy Pieters, Martin Pieters filed by Arnold Payne, Impala African Safaris LLC. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s), #3 Affidavit(s), #4 Affidavit(s)) (cea)
September 8, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 216 ELECTRONIC ORDER finding as moot and unnecessary #215 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint. The findings, conclusions and recommendation dated 8/22/14 permitted the plaintiffs to file a second amended complaint within 14 days. The Clerk's Office shall file the proposed second amended complaint attached to the motion for leave. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 9/8/2014) (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez)
September 5, 2014 Filing 215 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint filed by Impala African Safaris LLC (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Second Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit(s) Exhibits, #3 Exhibit(s) Exhibits, #4 Affidavit(s) Affidavit Smith, #5 Affidavit(s) Affidavit Paradzai, #6 Proposed Order Proposed Order Leave) (Krocker, Dan)
August 25, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 214 Order for Scheduling Order Proposal: Proposed Scheduling Order due by 9/15/2014. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 8/25/2014) (mcrd)
August 22, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 213 Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendation re: #159 Dallas Safari Club, Inc.'s Amended FRCP 12(b)(6) and Texas Citizens Participation Act Motion to Dismiss. If Plaintiffs do not file a second amended complaint that states a claim for relief within 14 days for objections to this recommendation, or a deadline otherwise set by the Court, Defendant's 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss GRANTED in part and DENIED in part and Plaintiffs' 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act claims and tortious interference with prospective contractual relations claim should be DISMISSED. If Plaintiffs timely file a second amended complaint, however, the motion to dismiss should be DENIED as moot, and the action should be allowed to proceed on the second amended complaint. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 8/22/2014) (mcrd)
May 12, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 212 ORDER granting #210 Joint Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiffs' claims against Michael Arthur Burke are DISMISSED with prejudice to the refiling of same, and all costs, including attorney fees, are to be paid by the party incurring same. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 5/12/2014) (axm)
May 8, 2014 Filing 211 Notice of Filing of Official Electronic Transcript of Motions to Dismiss (Excerpt) Proceedings held on 04/17/2014 before Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez. Court Reporter/Transcriber Kathy Rehling, kathyrehlingtranscripts@gmail.com, Telephone number 940-498-2402. Parties are notified of their #duty to review the transcript. A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a #Redaction Request - Transcript must be filed within 21 days. If no such Request is filed, the transcript will be made available via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. If redaction request filed, this transcript will not be accessible via PACER; see redacted transcript. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed. (6 pages). Redaction Request due 5/29/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/9/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/6/2014. (Rehling, Kathy)
May 7, 2014 Filing 210 Joint MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice filed by Michael Arthur Burke, Impala African Safaris LLC, Arnold Payne (Deligans, R)
April 30, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 209 AGREED ORDER OF DISMISSAL with prejudice as to Gene Campbell. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 4/30/2014) (skt)
April 28, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 208 Order Granting Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Comply with the Court's Electronic Order of April 17, 2014. The parties shall have an additional ten (10) days from the date of this Order in which to resolve the terms of their settlement of this action and file dismissal papers. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 4/28/2014) (Attachments: #1 Additional Page(s)) (mcrd)
April 28, 2014 Filing 207 Joint MOTION to Extend Time to comply with the Court's Electronic Order of April 17, 2014 filed by Michael Arthur Burke, Impala African Safaris LLC, Arnold Payne with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Deligans, R)
April 28, 2014 Filing 206 MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice filed by Gene Campbell, Impala African Safaris LLC, Arnold Payne (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Agreed Order on Agreed Motion to Dismiss) (Montgomery, Matthew)
April 25, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 205 ORDER granting #203 Agreed MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice. Plaintiffs' claims against defendant Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo and all of Pietrangelo's claims against plaintiffs are DISMISSED with prejudice to the refiling of same, and all costs are assessed against the party incurring same. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 4/25/2014) (twd)
April 25, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 204 ORDER granting #202 Agreed MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice: Plaintiffs' claims against defendant Eric Alan Hanshew and all of Hanshew's claims against plaintiffs are DISMISSED with prejudice to the refiling of same, and all costs are assessed against the party incurring same. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 4/25/2014) (twd)
April 25, 2014 Filing 203 Agreed MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice filed by Eric Alan Hanshew (Beckham, Blake)
April 25, 2014 Filing 202 Agreed MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice filed by Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo (Beckham, Blake)
April 25, 2014 Filing 201 NOTICE of Dismissal on Larry Shores filed by Impala African Safaris LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
April 17, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 200 ELECTRONIC ORDER finding as moot #185 Motion to Dismiss based on the parties' representation on the record during the hearing on 4/17/2014, that they had reached a settlement. Dismissal documents shall be filed within 10 days of the date of this order. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 4/17/2014) (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez)
April 17, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 199 ELECTRONIC ORDER finding as moot #150 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction based on the parties' representation on the record during the hearing on 4/17/2014, that they had reached a settlement. Dismissal documents shall be filed within 10 days of the date of this order. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 4/17/2014) (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez)
April 17, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 198 ELECTRONIC ORDER finding as moot #147 Motion to Dismiss based on the parties' representation on the record during the hearing on 4/17/2014, that they had reached a settlement. Dismissal documents shall be filed within 10 days of the date of this order. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 4/17/2014) (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez)
April 17, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 197 ELECTRONIC ORDER finding as moot #56 Motion to Dismiss; finding as moot #56 Motion for More Definite Statement, based on the parties' representation on the record during the hearing on 4/17/2014, that they had reached a settlement. Dismissal documents shall be filed within 10 days of the date of this order. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 4/17/2014) (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez)
April 17, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 196 ELECTRONIC ORDER finding as moot #55 Motion to Dismiss based on the parties' representation on the record during the hearing on 4/17/2014, that they had reached a settlement. Dismissal documents shall be filed within 10 days of the date of this order. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 4/17/2014) (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez)
April 17, 2014 Filing 195 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez: Evidentiary Hearing held on 4/17/2014. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Dan Krocker, David Urteago; Defense - Mark Bayer, Blake Beckham, Jennifer Christian, Ryan Deligans, Jeffrey King, Kevin Wentz, Matt Montgomery, Lea Dearing. (Court Reporter: Digital File) (Defense Exhibit 2 admitted and returned to party) Time in Court - 2:48. (mcrd)
April 14, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 194 AMENDED ORDER SETTING EVIDENTIARY HEARING. An evidentiary hearing set for 4/17/2014 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez re: #55 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint under the Texas Citizens Participation Act; #56 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint under FRCP (12)(b)(2), or alternatively FRCP 8(a) and 12(b)(6) and, alternatively, FRCP 12(e) Motion for More Definite Statement; #147 Motion to Dismiss Claims Against William Larry Shores for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, or Alternatively, for Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief can be Granted; #150 Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) and FRCP 12(b)(6); #159 Motion to Dismiss; #185 Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to the Texas Citizens Participation Act. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 4/14/2014) (axm)
April 7, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 193 ORDER SETTING EVIDENTIARY HEARING re #55 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint under the Texas Citizens Participation Act and Brief in Support; #56 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint under FRCP (12)(b)(2), or alternatively FRCP 8(a) and 12(b)(6) and, alternatively, FRCP 12(e) Motion for More Definite Statement, and Brief in Support; #147 Motion to Dismiss Claims Against William Larry Shores for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, or Alternatively, for Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief can be Granted and Memorandum in Support Thereof; #150 Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) and FRCP 12(b)(6) and Brief in Support Thereof; #159 Motion to Dismiss; #185 Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to the Texas Citizens Participation Act and Brief in Support. An Evidentiary Hearing set for 4/17/2014 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 4/7/2014) (tla) Modified docket text on 4/8/2014 (skt).
February 14, 2014 Filing 192 NOTICE of Change of Address for Attorney Matthew L Montgomery on behalf of Gene Campbell. (Filer will update contact info in ECF.) (Montgomery, Matthew)
February 3, 2014 Filing 191 REPLY filed by Michael Arthur Burke re: #185 MOTION to Dismiss (Christian, Jennifer)
January 20, 2014 Filing 190 Appendix in Support filed by Impala African Safaris LLC re #185 MOTION to Dismiss (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s), #2 Affidavit(s), #3 Affidavit(s), #4 Affidavit(s), #5 Affidavit(s), #6 Affidavit(s), #7 Affidavit(s), #8 Affidavit(s), #9 Affidavit(s), #10 Exhibit(s), #11 Exhibit(s)) (Krocker, Dan)
January 20, 2014 Filing 189 RESPONSE filed by Impala African Safaris LLC re: #185 MOTION to Dismiss (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
January 2, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 188 ORDER re: #185 Defendant Michael Arthur Burke's Special Appearance and Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to the Texas Citizens Participation Act and Brief in Support. Respondent may file a response by 1/20/2014. Movant may file a reply by 2/3/2014. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 1/2/2014) (mcrd)
January 1, 2014 Filing 187 REPLY filed by Dallas Safari Club Inc re: #159 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Rickers, Amy)
December 30, 2013 Filing 186 Appendix in Support filed by Michael Arthur Burke re #185 MOTION to Dismiss (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Affidavit of Michaek Burke) (Christian, Jennifer)
December 30, 2013 Filing 185 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Michael Arthur Burke with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Christian, Jennifer)
December 19, 2013 Filing 184 REPLY filed by Michael Arthur Burke re: #150 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Special Appearance and Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) and FRCP 12(b)(6)) (Christian, Jennifer)
December 19, 2013 Filing 183 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Dallas Safari Club Inc ; served on 6/17/2013. (Krocker, Dan)
December 18, 2013 Filing 182 REPLY filed by Gene Campbell re: #55 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint Under the Texas Citizen's Participation Act (Montgomery, Matthew)
December 18, 2013 Filing 181 Appendix in Support filed by Impala African Safaris LLC re #159 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Second Appendix (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s)) (Krocker, Dan)
December 18, 2013 Filing 180 REPLY filed by Gene Campbell, Eric Alan Hanshew, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo re: #56 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint Under FRCP 12(B)(2), or Alternatively FRCP 8(a) and 12(b)(6) and, Alternatively, FRCP 12(e) Motion for More Definite Statement MOTION for More Definite Statement (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Hanshew Affid, #2 Exhibit(s) Pietrangelo Affid, #3 Exhibit(s) Campbell Affid) (Beckham, Blake)
December 18, 2013 Filing 179 Appendix in Support filed by Impala African Safaris LLC re #159 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s), #2 Affidavit(s), #3 Affidavit(s), #4 Affidavit(s), #5 Affidavit(s), #6 Affidavit(s), #7 Affidavit(s), #8 Affidavit(s), #9 Exhibit(s), #10 Exhibit(s), #11 Exhibit(s), #12 Exhibit(s), #13 Exhibit(s), #14 Exhibit(s)) (Krocker, Dan)
December 18, 2013 Filing 178 RESPONSE filed by Impala African Safaris LLC re: #159 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
December 18, 2013 Filing 177 REPLY filed by Eric Alan Hanshew, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo re: #55 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint Under the Texas Citizen's Participation Act (Beckham, Blake)
December 13, 2013 Filing 176 RESPONSE AND OBJECTION filed by William Larry Shores re: #162 Response/Objection, (Bayer, Mark)
December 5, 2013 Filing 175 Appendix in Support filed by Impala African Safaris LLC re #150 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Special Appearance and Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) and FRCP 12(b)(6)) Appendix to Doc 174 (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s), #2 Affidavit(s), #3 Affidavit(s), #4 Affidavit(s), #5 Affidavit(s), #6 Affidavit(s), #7 Affidavit(s), #8 Affidavit(s), #9 Exhibit(s), #10 Exhibit(s), #11 Exhibit(s), #12 Exhibit(s), #13 Exhibit(s), #14 Exhibit(s)) (Krocker, Dan)
December 5, 2013 Filing 174 RESPONSE filed by Impala African Safaris LLC re: #150 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Special Appearance and Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) and FRCP 12(b)(6)) (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
December 5, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 173 ORDER re: #159 Dallas Safari Club, Inc.'s Amended FRCP 12(b)(2) and Texas Citizens Participation Act Motion to Dismiss. Respondent may file a response by 12/18/2013. Movant may file a reply by 1/1/2014. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 12/5/2013) (mcrd)
December 4, 2013 Filing 172 Appendix in Support filed by Impala African Safaris LLC re #56 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint Under FRCP 12(B)(2), or Alternatively FRCP 8(a) and 12(b)(6) and, Alternatively, FRCP 12(e) Motion for More Definite Statement MOTION for More Definite Statement Appendix to Doc 171 (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s), #2 Affidavit(s), #3 Affidavit(s), #4 Affidavit(s), #5 Affidavit(s), #6 Affidavit(s), #7 Affidavit(s), #8 Affidavit(s), #9 Exhibit(s), #10 Exhibit(s), #11 Exhibit(s), #12 Exhibit(s), #13 Exhibit(s), #14 Exhibit(s)) (Krocker, Dan)
December 4, 2013 Filing 171 RESPONSE filed by Impala African Safaris LLC re: #56 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint Under FRCP 12(B)(2), or Alternatively FRCP 8(a) and 12(b)(6) and, Alternatively, FRCP 12(e) Motion for More Definite Statement MOTION for More Definite Statement (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
December 4, 2013 Filing 170 Appendix in Support filed by Impala African Safaris LLC re #162 Response/Objection, (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s)) (Krocker, Dan)
December 4, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 169 ORDER granting #166 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File a Third Appendix with an Affidavit to Doc. 162. The plaintiffs may electronically file their third appendix within 3 business days of the date of this order. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 12/4/2013) (mcrd)
December 4, 2013 Filing 168 RESPONSE filed by Impala African Safaris LLC re: #55 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint Under the Texas Citizen's Participation Act (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
December 3, 2013 Filing 167 RESPONSE AND OBJECTION filed by William Larry Shores re: #166 MOTION for Leave to File Appendix with Affidavit (Bayer, Mark)
December 3, 2013 Filing 166 MOTION for Leave to File Appendix with Affidavit filed by Impala African Safaris LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit(s), #3 Affidavit(s)) (Krocker, Dan)
December 2, 2013 Filing 165 Second Appendix in Support filed by Impala African Safaris LLC re #162 Response/Objection, (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s), #2 Exhibit(s), #3 Exhibit(s), #4 Exhibit(s), #5 Exhibit(s), #6 Exhibit(s)) (Krocker, Dan) Modified to clarify second on 12/3/2013 (apy).
December 2, 2013 Filing 164 Appendix in Support filed by Impala African Safaris LLC re #162 Response/Objection, (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s), #2 Affidavit(s), #3 Affidavit(s), #4 Affidavit(s), #5 Affidavit(s), #6 Affidavit(s)) (Krocker, Dan)
December 2, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 163 Order Accepting #140 Findings and Recommendation of the United States Magistrate Judge. Accordingly, defendant Michael Arthur Burke's #103 motion to vacate default judgment is GRANTED, his motion to dismiss is DENIED as moot, and the plaintiffs' #77 motion for default judgment. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 12/2/2013) (axm)
December 2, 2013 Filing 162 RESPONSE filed by Impala African Safaris LLC re: #147 MOTION to Dismiss Claims against William Larry Shores for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, or Alternatively, for Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief can be Granted (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
December 2, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 161 Order Accepting #144 Findings and Recommendation of the United States Magistrate Judge. Accordingly, Plaintiffs' #99 Motion for Default Judgment filed 10/9/2013 is DENIED without prejudice to reasserting the motion at a later date. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 12/2/2013) (axm)
November 27, 2013 Filing 160 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Dallas Safari Club Inc re #159 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Rickers, Amy)
November 27, 2013 Filing 159 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Dallas Safari Club Inc (Rickers, Amy)
November 25, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 158 ORDER denying #156 MOTION Extend Page Limits re 147 MOTION to Dismiss Claims against William Larry Shores for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, or Alternatively, for Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief can be Granted. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 11/25/2013) (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez)
November 25, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 157 ORDER denying #155 MOTION for Extension Page Limits re 150 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Special Appearance and Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) and FRCP 12(b)(6)) Motion. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 11/25/2013) (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez)
November 25, 2013 Filing 156 MOTION Extend Page Limits re #147 MOTION to Dismiss Claims against William Larry Shores for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, or Alternatively, for Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief can be Granted filed by Impala African Safaris LLC with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
November 25, 2013 Filing 155 MOTION Extension Page Limits re #150 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Special Appearance and Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) and FRCP 12(b)(6)) filed by Impala African Safaris LLC with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
November 15, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 154 ORDER re: #150 Defendant Michael Arthur Burkes's Special Appearance and Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) and FRCP 12(b)(6) and Brief in Support Thereof. Respondent may file a response by 12/5/2013. Movant may file a reply by 12/19/2013. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 11/15/2013) (mcrd)
November 15, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 153 ORDER re: #147 Motion to Dismiss Claims Against William Larry Shores for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, or Alternatively, for Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief can be Granted and Memorandum in Support Thereof. Respondent may file a response by 12/2/2013. Movant may file a reply by 12/16/2013. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 11/15/2013) (mcrd)
November 14, 2013 Filing 152 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Michael Arthur Burke. (King, Jeffrey)
November 14, 2013 Filing 151 Appendix in Support filed by Michael Arthur Burke re #150 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Special Appearance and Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) and FRCP 12(b)(6)) (King, Jeffrey)
November 14, 2013 Filing 150 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Special Appearance and Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) and FRCP 12(b)(6)) filed by Michael Arthur Burke with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (King, Jeffrey)
November 14, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 149 ORDER granting the #148 Motion to Extend Time to File Responsive Pleading to Plaintiffs African Safaris, LLC and Arnold Payne's First Amended Complaint (doc. 135). DSC's deadline for responding to the First Amended Complaint is extended to 11/28/2013. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 11/14/2013) (mcrd)
November 13, 2013 Filing 148 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading to Amended Complaint filed by Dallas Safari Club Inc (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s)) (Dearing, Lea)
November 11, 2013 Filing 147 MOTION to Dismiss Claims against William Larry Shores for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, or Alternatively, for Failure to State a Claim Upon Which Relief can be Granted filed by William Larry Shores with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Bayer, Mark)
November 8, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 146 ORDER granting #145 Amended Motion for Leave to Proceed without Local Counsel. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 11/8/2013) (ykp)
November 7, 2013 Filing 145 Amended Motion for Leave to Proceed without Local Counsel filed by Candy Pieters, Martin Pieters (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Werner, Philip) Modified docket text on 11/7/2013 (cea). Modified on 11/8/2013 (ykp).
November 5, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 144 Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendation re: #99 Plaintiffs' Motion for Default Judgment. Plaintiffs' motion for default judgment should be DENIED without prejudice to allow them the opportunity to reassert the motion at a later date to be determined by the Court. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 11/5/2013) (mcrd)
November 5, 2013 Filing 143 Notice of Filing of Official Electronic Transcript of Plaintiffs' Motion to Allow Discovery #95 Proceedings held on 10/18/2013 before Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez. Court Reporter/Transcriber Kathy Rehling, kathyrehlingtranscripts@gmail.com, Telephone number 940-498-2402. Parties are notified of their #duty to review the transcript. A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a #Redaction Request - Transcript must be filed within 21 days. If no such Request is filed, the transcript will be made available via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. If redaction request filed, this transcript will not be accessible via PACER; see redacted transcript. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed. (39 pages). Redaction Request due 11/26/2013. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/6/2013. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/3/2014. (Rehling, Kathy)
November 1, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 142 ELECTRONIC ORDER finding as moot #34 MOTION for Default Judgment against Jerome Phillipe Frederic Lung and Africa Hunting LLC based on filing of corrected motion for default judgment on 10/9/13. (See doc. #99 .) (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 11/1/2013) (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez)
November 1, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 141 ORDER re: #139 Impala African Safaris, LLC, and Arnold Payne, Plaintiffs' Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Doc. #103 Burke's Motion to Dismiss Under FRCP 12(b)(6). By order dated 11/1/2013, the relevant motion to dismiss the plaintiffs' original complaint was deemed moot based on the filing of an amended complaint. Accordingly, the motion for an extension of time to respond to that motion to dismiss is also moot and is hereby denied as moot. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 11/1/2013) (mcrd)
November 1, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 140 Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendation re: #77 Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment; and #103 Defendant Michael Arthur Burke's Special Appearance and Motion to Vacate Default Judgment and to Dismiss Complaint for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Brief in Support. Based on the relevant filings and applicable law, the defendant's motion to set aside default should be GRANTED, the motion to dismiss is DEEMED MOOT, and the plaintiffs' motion for default judgment should be DENIED. The Clerk of Court should be directed to set aside the 10/1/2013 entry of default against Defendant. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 11/1/2013) (mcrd)
October 31, 2013 Filing 139 MOTION to Extend Time Respond to Motion to Dismiss FRCP 12(b)(6) filed by Impala African Safaris LLC with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Affidavit(s), #3 Affidavit(s), #4 Exhibit(s), #5 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
October 31, 2013 Filing 138 RESPONSE filed by Impala African Safaris LLC re: #103 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Special Appearance & Motion to Vacate Default Judgment and to Dismiss Complaint for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction) (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s), #2 Affidavit(s), #3 Exhibit(s), #4 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
October 31, 2013 Filing 135 First Amended Complaint for Defamation, Restraint of Trade, Unfair Business Practices, Violation of Civil Rights, Tortious Interference of Business Contracts, Disparagement filed by Arnold Payne (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s)) (Krocker, Dan) Modified on 10/31/2013 to conform to title of document - incorrect event used by filer. (mcrd).
October 30, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 137 ORDER re: #13 Motion to Dismiss Claims Against William Larry Shores for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, or Alternatively, for Failure to State a Claim upon which Relief Can be Granted and Memorandum in Support Thereof; #30 Dallas Safari Club, Inc.'s FRCP 12(b)(6) and Texas Citizens Participation Act Motions to Dismiss and Alternative FRCP 12(e) Motion for More Definite Statement; and #131 Dallas Safari Club, Inc.'s Motion for Hearing or Ruling on its Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to the Texas Citizens Participation Act (DOC 30 & 31). Defendants' motions to dismiss the original complaint and DSC's motion for hearing or ruling concerning its motion to dismiss the original complaint are DEEMED MOOT. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/30/2013) (mcrd)
October 30, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 136 Order on Assessment of Legal Fees Pursuant to Doc #118. After considering Plaintiffs, Impala African Safaris, LLC and Arnold Payne's Notice of An Agreement on the Assessment of Legal Fees Pursuant to the Court's Order, Doc #118, the Court: Acknowledges the parties' agreement and assesses legal fees against the Plaintiffs of $3,500.00 to be paid to The Beckham Group, P.C. on or before 11/28/2013. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/30/2013) (mcrd)
October 30, 2013 Filing 134 NOTICE of Agreement on Legal Fees re: #118 Order on Motion for Discovery filed by Arnold Payne (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
October 30, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 133 ORDER denying #120 Defendants' Motion for Leave to Proceed Without Local Counsel. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/30/2013) (mcrd)
October 30, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 132 ORDER re: #36 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint; and #43 William Larry Shores' Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint or, in the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint. Plaintiffs' motion for leave to amend is GRANTED. Plaintiffs may electronically file the amended complaint attached to the motion for leave within 3 business days from the date of this order. This case will proceed on the first amended complaint. Defendant's motion to strike is DENIED. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/30/2013) (mcrd)
October 28, 2013 Filing 131 MOTION for Hearing re #31 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, #30 MOTION to Dismiss FRCP 12(b)(6) and Texas Citizens Participation Act Motions to DIsmiss and Alternative FRCP 12(e) Motion for More Definite Statement filed by Dallas Safari Club Inc (Dearing, Lea)
October 22, 2013 Filing 130 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Matthew L Montgomery on behalf of Gene Campbell. (Filer will update contact info in ECF.) (Montgomery, Matthew)
October 18, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 129 ORDER denying #49 Application to Extend Page Limit re 38 Response/Objection (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/18/2013). The plaintiffs shall file a response that complies with the local rules within 14 days of the date of this order, and the defendant shall file a reply that complies with the local rules within 14 days of the filing of the response. (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez)
October 18, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 128 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #124 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Robert Ryan Deligans. If not already done, Applicant must register as an ECF User within 14 days (LR 5.1(f)). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/18/2013) (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez)
October 18, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 127 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #123 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jennifer Kristin Christian. If not already done, Applicant must register as an ECF User within 14 days (LR 5.1(f)). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/18/2013) (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez)
October 18, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 126 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #122 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of David Brian Donchin. If not already done, Applicant must register as an ECF User within 14 days (LR 5.1(f)). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/18/2013) (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez)
October 18, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 125 ELECTRONIC ORDER denying as premature #119 MOTION for Attorney Fees Pursuant to Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion to Allow Discovery on Plaintiffs' Claims Allegedly Implicated by the Texas Citizens' Participation Act and Brief in Support. The parties must first confer regarding the motion and follow the process set out in the Court's order (doc. 118). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/18/2013) (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez)
October 18, 2013 Filing 124 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Robert Ryan Deligans (Filing fee $25; Receipt number 0539-5635313) filed by Michael Arthur Burke (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (King, Jeffrey)
October 18, 2013 Filing 123 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Jennifer Kristin Christian (Filing fee $25; Receipt number 0539-5635289) filed by Michael Arthur Burke (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (King, Jeffrey)
October 18, 2013 Filing 122 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney David Brian Donchin (Filing fee $25; Receipt number 0539-5635127) filed by Michael Arthur Burke (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (King, Jeffrey)
October 18, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 121 ORDER granting #40 Motion to Strike Plaintiffs' Response to Shores' Motion to Dismiss and Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Memorandum in Support of its Response to Shores' Motion to Dismiss; denying #48 Plaintiffs' Application for Order Enlarging Page Limit for Plaintiffs' Response and Supporting Memorandum to Shores' Motion to Dismiss and in the Alternatively [sic] for Failure to State a Claim. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/18/2013) (skt)
October 18, 2013 Filing 120 MOTION for Leave to Proceed Without Local Counsel filed by Candy Pieters, Martin Pieters (Werner, Philip) Modified on 10/18/2013 (skt).
October 18, 2013 Filing 119 MOTION for Attorney Fees Pursuant to Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion to Allow Discovery on Plaintiffs' Claims Allegedly Implicated by the Texas Citizens' Participation Act and Brief in Support filed by Gene Campbell, Eric Alan Hanshew, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Beckham, Blake)
October 18, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 118 ORDER denying #95 Plaintiffs' Motion to Allow Discovery on Plaintiffs' Claims Allegedly Implicated by the Texas Citizens Participation Act. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/18/2013) (skt)
October 18, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 117 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #94 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: 55 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint Under the Texas Citizen's Participation Act filed by Arnold Payne with Brief/Memorandum in Support, per the agreement of the parties (see doc. 113). Responses due by 12/4/2013; replies due by 12/18/2013. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/18/2013) (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez)
October 18, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 116 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #93 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: 56 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint Under FRCP 12(B)(2), or Alternatively FRCP 8(a) and 12(b)(6) and, Alternatively, FRCP 12(e) Motion for More Definite Statement MOTION for More Definite Statement, per the agreement of the parties (see doc. 112). Responses due by 12/4/2013; replies due by 12/18/2013. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/18/2013) (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez)
October 18, 2013 Filing 115 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez: Motion Hearing held on 10/18/2013 re #95 Plaintiffs' Motion to Allow Discovery on Plaintiffs' Claims Allegedly Implicated by the Texas Citizens Participation Act. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Dan Krocker, David Urteago; Defense - Blake Beckham, Sarita Smithee. (Court Reporter: Digital File) Time in Court - :57. (mcrd)
October 17, 2013 Filing 114 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Candy Pieters, Martin Pieters. (Werner, Philip)
October 16, 2013 Filing 113 NOTICE of Agreement Extension on Doc #94 re: #94 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: #55 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint Under the Texas Citizen's Participation Act filed by Impala African Safaris LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
October 16, 2013 Filing 112 NOTICE of an Agreement on Doc #93 re: #93 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: #56 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint Under FRCP 12(B)(2), or Alternatively FRCP 8(a) and 12(b)(6) and, Alternatively, FRCP 12(e) Motion for More Definite State filed by Impala African Safaris LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
October 16, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 111 ORDER denying the #110 Agreed Motion for Continuance. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/16/2013) (mcrd)
October 16, 2013 Filing 110 MOTION to Continue Hearing Doc #95 filed by Impala African Safaris LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
October 15, 2013 Filing 109 Appendix in Support filed by Gene Campbell, Eric Alan Hanshew, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo re #107 Notice (Other), #84 Response/Objection, to Joint Submission (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s)) (Beckham, Blake)
October 15, 2013 Filing 108 Plaintiffs' Appendix to #107 NOTICE of Joint Submission filed by Impala African Safaris LLC, Arnold Payne. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Plaintiffs' Exhibits as Appendix to Joint Submission Doc #107) (Krocker, Dan)
October 15, 2013 Filing 107 NOTICE of Joint Submission re: #95 MOTION for Discovery filed by Impala African Safaris LLC, Arnold Payne, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo, Eric Alan Hanshew, Arnold Payne. (Krocker, Dan)
October 14, 2013 Filing 106 AMENDED DOCUMENT by Martin Pieters. Certificate of Compliance. (Werner, Philip)
October 11, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 105 ORDER re: #103 Defendant Michael Arthur Burke's Special Appearance and Motion to Vacate Default Judgment and to Dismiss Complaint for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Brief in Support. Respondent may file a response by 10/31/2013. Movant may file a reply by 11/14/2013. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/11/2013) (mcrd)
October 10, 2013 Filing 104 Appendix in Support filed by Michael Arthur Burke re #103 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Special Appearance & Motion to Vacate Default Judgment and to Dismiss Complaint for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction) (King, Jeffrey)
October 10, 2013 Filing 103 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Special Appearance & Motion to Vacate Default Judgment and to Dismiss Complaint for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction) filed by Michael Arthur Burke with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (King, Jeffrey)
October 10, 2013 Filing 102 NOTICE of Defendant Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo's Certificate of Compliance re: #82 Order filed by Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo (Beckham, Blake)
October 10, 2013 Filing 101 NOTICE of Defendant Eric Alan Hanshew's Certificate of Compliance re: #82 Order filed by Eric Alan Hanshew (Beckham, Blake)
October 10, 2013 Filing 100 NOTICE of Defendant Gene Campbell's Certificate of Compliance re: #82 Order filed by Gene Campbell (Beckham, Blake)
October 9, 2013 Filing 99 MOTION for Default Judgment against Jerome Phillipe Frederic Lung filed by Arnold Payne with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s) Solder's Affidavit, #2 Exhibit(s) Certificate Last Known Address, #3 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Serivce, #4 Exhibit(s) Brief, #5 Affidavit(s) Atty Fees, #6 Proposed Order Proposed Judgment, #7 Affidavit(s) Payne Affidavit) (Krocker, Dan)
October 9, 2013 MOTIONS REFERRED: #34 , #77 , #56 , #13 , #55 , and #30 per Document 98 (order of reference). (gmg)
October 8, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 98 STANDING ORDER OF REFERENCE: This case is hereby REFERRED to United States Magistrate Judge Irma C. Ramirez for pretrial management. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 10/8/2013) (tla)
October 8, 2013 Filing 97 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by William Robert Stewart on behalf of William Larry Shores. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Stewart, William)
October 8, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 96 ORDER: The original motion (doc. #65 ) is DENIED AS MOOT based on the filing of the amended motion (doc. #95 ). In addition, the electronic order (doc. 90 ) granting Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Submission in Lieu of Joint Submission Pursuant to Doc #66 and Doc #67, filed 10/4/2013 (doc. #89 ) is hereby VACATED, and that motion is DENIED. The Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Response to Plaintiff's Submission in Lieu of Joint Submission (doc. #92 ), is also DENIED. Counsel for the parties to the dispute are hereby ORDERED to reconvene their face-to-face conference to discuss the issues presented by the plaintiffs' new material, and to file an amended joint submission by 10/15/2013. A hearing concerning the amended motion (doc. #95 ) has been scheduled for 10/18/2013 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/8/2013) (mcrd)
October 7, 2013 Filing 95 MOTION for Discovery filed by Arnold Payne with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s)) (Krocker, Dan)
October 7, 2013 Filing 94 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: #55 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint Under the Texas Citizen's Participation Act filed by Arnold Payne with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Affidavit(s), #3 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
October 7, 2013 Filing 93 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: #56 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint Under FRCP 12(B)(2), or Alternatively FRCP 8(a) and 12(b)(6) and, Alternatively, FRCP 12(e) Motion for More Definite Statement MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by Arnold Payne with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Affidavit(s), #3 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
October 7, 2013 Filing 92 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Response to Plaintiff's Submission in Lieu of Joint Submission Pursuant to Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion to Allow Discovery on Plaintiffs' Claims Allegedly Implicated by the Texas Citizens' Participation Act, Motion to Extend Time to File a Response to Eric Alan Hanshew et al.'s Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to the Texas Citizens Participation Act and Brief in Support filed by Gene Campbell, Eric Alan Hanshew, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s), #3 Exhibit(s), #4 Proposed Order) (Beckham, Blake)
October 7, 2013 Filing 91 ***DISREGARD CORRECTED FILING AT DOCKET #92 *** Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Response to Plaintiff's Submission in Lieu of Joint Submission Pursuant to Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion to Allow Discovery on Plaintiffs' Claims Allegedly Implicated by the Texas Citizens' Participation Act, Motion to Extend Time to File a Response to Eric Alan Hanshew et al.'s Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to the Citizens Participation Act and Brief in Support filed by Gene Campbell, Eric Alan Hanshew, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s), #3 Exhibit(s), #4 Proposed Order) (Beckham, Blake) Modified on 10/7/2013 (cea).
October 4, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 90 ***Vacated per Order #96 ***ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #89 MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiff's Submission. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/4/2013) (Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez) Modified on 10/8/2013 (mcrd).
October 4, 2013 Filing 89 ***VACATED, PER #96 ORDER*** MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiff's Submission filed by Arnold Payne with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Proposed Order, #3 Exhibit(s) Plaintiffs' Submissions, #4 Exhibit(s)) (Krocker, Dan) Modified text on 10/8/2013 (tla).
October 4, 2013 Filing 88 Certificate of Compliance filed by Impala African Safaris LLC (Zavarelli, Glynis) Modified on 10/7/2013 (skt).
October 4, 2013 Filing 87 ***DISREGARD, CORRECTLY REFILED AS DOCUMENT #88 ***NOTICE of Defendant Dallas Safari Club, Inc.'s Certificate of Compliance re: #82 Order, #66 Order, filed by Dallas Safari Club Inc (Zavarelli, Glynis) Modified on 10/7/2013 (skt).
October 4, 2013 Filing 86 Appendix in Support filed by Gene Campbell, Eric Alan Hanshew, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo re #84 Response/Objection, Submission regarding Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion to Allow Discovery on Plaintiffs' Claims Allegedly Implicated by the Texas Citizens' Participation Act, Motion to Extend Time to File a Reponse to Eric Alan Hanshew et al.'s Motion to Dismiss, and Brief in Support (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s)) (Beckham, Blake)
October 4, 2013 Filing 85 ***Disregard, filed in error, counsel will refile*** Appendix in Support filed by Gene Campbell, Eric Alan Hanshew, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo re #84 Response/Objection, Submission regarding Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion to Allow Discovery on Plaintiffs' Claims Allegedly Implicated by the Texas Citizens' Participation Act, Motion to Extend Time to File a Reponse to Eric Alan Hanshew et al.'s Motion to Dismiss, and Brief in Support (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s)) (Beckham, Blake) Docket text modified on 10/4/2013 (twd).
October 4, 2013 Filing 84 RESPONSE filed by Gene Campbell, Eric Alan Hanshew, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo re: #65 MOTION for Discovery Emergency Motion to Allow Discovery MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Beckham, Blake)
October 4, 2013 Filing 83 ANSWER to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand filed by Candy Pieters, Martin Pieters. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. (Werner, Philip)
October 2, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 82 Amended Order and Discovery Motion Protocol. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/2/2013) (mcrd)
October 2, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 81 ORDER granting in part #80 Defendant William Larry Sores' Motion for Clarification. An Amended Order and Discovery Motion Protocol is being issued contemporaneously with this motion that provides clarification. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 10/2/2013) (mcrd)
October 2, 2013 Filing 80 MOTION clarification of order re #66 Order, filed by William Larry Shores (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order proposed Order) (Bayer, Mark)
October 1, 2013 Filing 79 CERTIFICATE of Compliance re #66 Order by Dan Krocker on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Krocker, Dan) Modified title on 10/2/2013 (ctf).
October 1, 2013 Filing 78 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Michael Arthur Burke. (tln)
October 1, 2013 Filing 77 MOTION for Default Judgment against Michael Arthur Burke filed by Arnold Payne with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s), #2 Affidavit(s) Execution Page, #3 Exhibit(s) Certificate Good Service, #4 Exhibit(s) Last Known Address, #5 Affidavit(s) Soldier's Affidavit, #6 Affidavit(s) Atty Fees, #7 Exhibit(s) Brief, #8 Proposed Order Proposed Judgment) (Krocker, Dan)
October 1, 2013 Filing 76 Request of Clerk's Order for Entry of Default filed by Arnold Payne. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
October 1, 2013 Filing 75 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Candy Pieters ; served on 7/30/2013. (Krocker, Dan)
October 1, 2013 Filing 74 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Martin Pieters ; served on 7/30/2013. (Krocker, Dan)
October 1, 2013 Filing 73 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Michael Arthur Burke ; served on 6/19/2013. (Krocker, Dan)
October 1, 2013 Filing 72 NOTICE of Shores' Certificate of Compliance re: #66 Order, filed by William Larry Shores (Bayer, Mark)
September 30, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 71 Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion to Withdraw Doc. #61. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT Plaintiffs' Motion To Compel A Second Jurisdictional Deposition of William Larry Shores (Doc #61 ) is withdrawn. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 9/30/2013) (mcrd)
September 30, 2013 Filing 70 MOTION to Withdraw #61 MOTION to Compel Deposition filed by Arnold Payne (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
September 27, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 69 ORDER re #27 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Take Oral Deposition; and #51 Defendant Dallas Safari Club, Inc.'s Motion for Leave to File Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Take Oral Deposition. After consideration of the relevant filings, evidence, oral argument, and applicable law, and for the reasons stated on the record during the hearing, the motions are DENIED. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 9/27/2013) (mcrd)
September 27, 2013 Filing 68 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez: Motion Hearing held on 9/27/2013 re #27 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Take Oral Deposition; and #51 Defendant Dallas Safari Club, Inc.'s Motion for Leave to File Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Take Oral Deposition. The motion is denied; order to issue. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Dan Krocker; Defense - Kevin Wentz, Mark Bayer. (Court Reporter: Digital File) Time in Court - :35. (mcrd)
September 25, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 67 ORDER re: #65 Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion to Allow Discovery on Plaintiffs' Claims Allegedly Implicated by the Texas Citizens Participation Act, Motion to Extend Time to File A Response to Eric Alan Hanshew et al.'s Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to the Texas Citizens Participation Act and Brief in Support. Counsel for the parties to the dispute are hereby ORDERED to meet face-to-face to fully confer on each of the items in dispute. Agreed proposed order or joint submission due by 10/4/2013. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 9/25/2013) (mcrd)
September 24, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 66 Order and Discovery Motion Protocol. Based on the number and nature of preliminary discovery disputes in this case, this order is entered to prevent and/or govern future discovery disputes in this case. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 9/24/2013) (mcrd)
September 24, 2013 Filing 65 Emergency Motion to Allow Discovery and Motion to Extend Time to File a Response to Eric Alan Hanshew et al's Motion to Dismiss filed by Arnold Payne, Impala Safaris LLC (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan). Added MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply on 9/25/2013 (ctf).
September 20, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 64 ORDER re: #61 Plaintiff's Motion to Compel a Second Jurisdictional Deposition of William Larry Shores and Brief in Support. The parties to the dispute are hereby ORDERED to meet face-to-face to fully confer on each of the items in dispute. Agreed proposed order or joint submission due by 9/30/2013. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 9/20/2013) (mcrd)
September 20, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 63 ORDER re: #27 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Take Oral Deposition; and #51 Defendant Dallas Safari Club, Inc.'s Motion for Leave to File Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Take Oral Deposition. A hearing has been scheduled for 9/27/2013 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 9/20/2013) (mcrd)
September 20, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 62 STANDING ORDER OF REFERENCE REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez for all discovery matters re: #51 MOTION for Leave to File Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Take Oral Depositions, #61 MOTION to Compel Deposition referred to Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 9/20/2013) (skt)
September 19, 2013 Filing 61 ***WITHDRAWN PER #71 ORDER***MOTION to Compel Deposition filed by Arnold Payne with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s), #2 Exhibit(s), #3 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan) Modified on 9/30/2013 (skt).
September 19, 2013 Filing 60 RESPONSE filed by William Larry Shores re: #58 Response/Objection (Bayer, Mark)
September 18, 2013 Filing 59 REPLY filed by Arnold Payne re: #43 Response/Objection (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
September 18, 2013 Filing 58 RESPONSE filed by Arnold Payne re: #40 MOTION to Strike #37 Response/Objection, to Shores Motion to Dismiss and Motion to Strike Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Support (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
September 17, 2013 Filing 57 REPLY filed by Dallas Safari Club Inc re: #30 MOTION to Dismiss FRCP 12(b)(6) and Texas Citizens Participation Act Motions to DIsmiss and Alternative FRCP 12(e) Motion for More Definite Statement (Dearing, Lea)
September 16, 2013 Filing 56 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint Under FRCP 12(B)(2), or Alternatively FRCP 8(a) and 12(b)(6) and, Alternatively, FRCP 12(e) Motion for More Definite Statement filed by Gene Campbell, Eric Alan Hanshew, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Affidavit of Eric Hanshew, #2 Exhibit(s) Affidavit of Jane Pietrangelo, #3 Exhibit(s) Affidavit of Gene Campbell) (Beckham, Blake).
September 16, 2013 Filing 55 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint Under the Texas Citizen's Participation Act filed by Gene Campbell, Eric Alan Hanshew, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Beckham, Blake)
September 13, 2013 Filing 54 Appendix in Support filed by William Larry Shores re #52 Response/Objection to Plaintiffs' Application for Order Enlarging Page Limit (Bayer, Mark)
September 13, 2013 Filing 53 ***DISREGARD, INCOMPLETE PDF***Appendix in Support filed by William Larry Shores re #52 Response/Objection to Plaintiffs' Application for Order Enlarging Page Limit (Bayer, Mark) Modified on 9/13/2013 (skt).
September 13, 2013 Filing 52 RESPONSE filed by William Larry Shores re: #48 MOTION Application to Extend Page Limit re #37 Response/Objection, (Bayer, Mark)
September 12, 2013 Filing 51 MOTION for Leave to File Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Take Oral Depositions filed by Dallas Safari Club Inc (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s)) (Wentz, Kevin)
September 12, 2013 Filing 50 RESPONSE filed by William Larry Shores re: #37 Response/Objection, (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s) Supplemental Affidavit of William Larry Shores in Support of Motion to Dismiss) (Bayer, Mark)
September 12, 2013 Filing 49 MOTION Application Extend Page Limit re #38 Response/Objection, filed by Arnold Payne (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
September 10, 2013 Filing 48 MOTION Application to Extend Page Limit re #37 Response/Objection, filed by Arnold Payne (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
September 10, 2013 Filing 47 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Africa Hunting LLC. (cea)
September 10, 2013 Filing 46 Request for Clerk to issue Order for Entry Default filed by Arnold Payne. (Krocker, Dan)
September 10, 2013 Filing 45 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Africa Hunting LLC ; served on 6/18/2013. (Krocker, Dan)
September 6, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER granting #42 Motion to Withdraw and Substitute as Local Counsel. Attorney Jordyn J Christian-Gingras terminated. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 9/6/2013) (skt)
September 6, 2013 Filing 43 William Larry Shores' Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint or, in the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint. (Bayer, Mark) Modified on 10/30/2013 to conform to title of document and add motion (mcrd).
September 6, 2013 Filing 42 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney AND SUBSTITUTE COUNSEL filed by Impala African Safaris LLC, Arnold Payne (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Christian-Gingras, Jordyn)
September 5, 2013 Filing 41 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Jerome Phillipe Frederic Lung. (cea) Modified on 9/5/2013 (cea). (Main Document 41 replaced on 9/5/2013) (cea).
September 5, 2013 Filing 40 MOTION to Strike #37 Response/Objection, to Shores Motion to Dismiss and Motion to Strike Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Support filed by William Larry Shores (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Order) (Bayer, Mark)
September 5, 2013 REMARK: Affidavit of Service for Defendant Africa Hunting LLC does not reflect this defendant re #35 Request for Clerk's Entry of Default filed by Impala African Safaris LLC, Arnold Payne. Corrected service requested from Plaintiff's Attorney. Clerk's Entry at Docket #41 is for Defendant Jerome Phillip Frederic Lung only. (cea)
September 4, 2013 Filing 39 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Dan Krocker for David B. Urteago on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Krocker, Dan)
September 3, 2013 Filing 38 RESPONSE filed by Arnold Payne, Impala African Safaris LLC re: #30 MOTION to Dismiss FRCP 12(b)(6) and Texas Citizens Participation Act Motions to DIsmiss and Alternative FRCP 12(e) Motion for More Definite Statement (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s), #2 Affidavit(s) executed page, #3 Exhibit(s), #4 Exhibit(s), #5 Affidavit(s), #6 Proposed Order, #7 Exhibit(s) Memorandum) (Krocker, Dan) Modified filer on 9/4/2013 (ctf).
August 30, 2013 Filing 37 RESPONSE filed by Arnold Payne re: #13 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or, Alternatively, Failure to State a Claim (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s) Affidavit, #2 Affidavit(s) Executed page, #3 Exhibit(s) Exhibits, #4 Exhibit(s) Memorandum in Support of Response, #5 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
August 30, 2013 Filing 36 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint filed by Impala African Safaris LLC (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit(s) Executed verification page, #3 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan)
August 27, 2013 Filing 35 Request for Clerks Entry of Default against Jerome Phillipe Frederic Lung and Africa Hunting LLC filed by Arnold Payne (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan) Modified docket text on 9/5/2013 (cea).
August 27, 2013 Filing 34 MOTION for Default Judgment against Jerome Phillipe Frederic Lung and Africa Hunting LLC filed by Arnold Payne with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order of Default and Default Judgment, #2 Affidavit(s) Solder's Affidavit, #3 Affidavit(s) Certificate Last Address, #4 Affidavit(s) Certificate Good Service, #5 Affidavit(s) Affidavit of Atty Fees, #6 Affidavit(s) Affidavit of Payne, #7 Exhibit(s) Brief in Support of Motion, #8 Exhibit(s) Motion for Default Judgment, #9 Exhibit(s) Proposed Default Judgment, #10 Cover Sheet cover letter) (Krocker, Dan) Modified docket text on 9/5/2013 (cea).
August 16, 2013 Filing 33 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Dallas Safari Club Inc. (Wentz, Kevin)
August 16, 2013 Filing 32 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, with Jury Demand filed by Dallas Safari Club Inc. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. (Wentz, Kevin) Modified on 8/19/2013 (pjd).
August 12, 2013 Filing 31 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Dallas Safari Club Inc re #30 MOTION to Dismiss FRCP 12(b)(6) and Texas Citizens Participation Act Motions to DIsmiss and Alternative FRCP 12(e) Motion for More Definite Statement (Dearing, Lea)
August 12, 2013 Filing 30 MOTION to Dismiss FRCP 12(b)(6) and Texas Citizens Participation Act Motions to DIsmiss and Alternative FRCP 12(e) Motion for More Definite Statement filed by Dallas Safari Club Inc (Dearing, Lea)
August 12, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER re: #27 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Take Oral Deposition. Respondent may file a response by 8/23/2013. Movant may file a reply by 8/30/2013. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on 8/12/2013) (mcrd)
August 12, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER OF REFERENCE: Under the authority of 28 U.S.C. 636(b), plaintiffs' motion for leave to take oral deposition #27 is hereby REFERRED to United States Magistrate Judge Irma C. Ramirez for a hearing, if necessary, and for determination. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 8/12/2013) (cea)
August 9, 2013 Filing 27 MOTION for Leave to Take Oral Deposition filed by Arnold Payne (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan) Modified title on 8/12/2013 (ctf).
August 5, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER: The unopposed motion of defendant William Larry Shores ("Shores") for extension of time to file a motion to dismiss (docket entry #25 ) pursuant to the Texas Citizen's Participation Act ("TCPA") is GRANTED. Shores shall have through and including fourteen (14) days after the court rules on its motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction (docket entry #13 ) within which to file a motion to dismiss pursuant to the TCPA, if necessary. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 8/5/2013) (aaa)
August 5, 2013 Filing 25 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to the Texas Citizen's Participation Act filed by William Larry Shores (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Order Granting Motion for Extension) (Bayer, Mark)
August 1, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER granting #23 Amended Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer: Defendants Hanshew, Pietrangelo and Campbell shall electronically file their answer, move, or otherwise respond to plaintiffs' complaint no later than 9/16/2013. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 8/1/2013) (twd)
August 1, 2013 Filing 23 Amended Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Gene Campbell, Eric Alan Hanshew, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Beckham, Blake)
July 31, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER granting #20 Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to File Response/Reply. Plaintiffs shall electronically file their response to motion to dismiss claims against William Larry Shores for lack of personal jurisdiction, or alternatively, for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted no later than August 30, 2013. Defendant William Larry Shores shall electronically file his reply no later than September 13, 2013. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 7/31/2013) (aaa)
July 31, 2013 Filing 21 RESPONSE AND OBJECTION filed by William Larry Shores re: #20 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: #13 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or, Alternatively, Failure to State a Claim (Bayer, Mark)
July 31, 2013 Filing 20 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: #13 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or, Alternatively, Failure to State a Claim filed by Impala African Safaris LLC, Arnold Payne (Attachments: #1 Affidavit(s), #2 Affidavit(s) executed affidavit, #3 Exhibit(s), #4 Proposed Order) (Krocker, Dan) Modified filers on 8/1/2013 (jrr).
July 15, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER granting #18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint. Defendants Eric Alan Hanshew, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo, and Gene Campbell shall electronically filed their answers no later than 8/7/2013. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 7/15/2013) (axm)
July 15, 2013 Filing 18 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Gene Campbell, Eric Alan Hanshew, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Beckham, Blake)
July 15, 2013 Filing 17 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Eric Alan Hanshew. (Beckham, Blake)
July 15, 2013 Filing 16 Designation of lead counsel Blake L Beckham for Defendant Eric Alan Hanshew. (Beckham, Blake)
July 12, 2013 Filing 15 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Mark W Bayer on behalf of William Larry Shores. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Bayer, Mark)
July 12, 2013 Filing 14 Appendix in Support filed by William Larry Shores re #13 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or, Alternatively, Failure to State a Claim (Bayer, Mark)
July 12, 2013 Filing 13 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or, Alternatively, Failure to State a Claim filed by William Larry Shores with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Bayer, Mark)
July 12, 2013 Filing 12 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by William Larry Shores. (Bayer, Mark)
July 11, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER granting #10 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Defendant Pietrangelo shall electronically file her answer no later than July 25, 2013, and defendant Campbell shall electronically file hisanswer no later than July 18, 2013. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 7/11/2013) (aaa)
July 11, 2013 Filing 10 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Gene Campbell, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Beckham, Blake)
July 11, 2013 Filing 9 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Gene Campbell, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo. (Beckham, Blake)
July 11, 2013 Filing 8 Designation of lead counsel Blake L Beckham for Defendants Gene Campbell, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo. (Beckham, Blake)
July 3, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER granting #6 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of William B. Wilson. If not already done, Applicant must register as an ECF User within 14 days (LR 5.1(f)). (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 7/3/2013) (skt)
July 1, 2013 Filing 6 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney William B Wilson (Filing fee $25; Receipt number DS067431) filed by William Larry Shores. (cea)
July 1, 2013 Filing 5 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jordyn J Christian-Gingras on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Christian-Gingras, Jordyn)
June 13, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER: Local Rule 83.10(a) requires the appearance of local counsel where counsel of record for a party does not reside in this district. Accordingly, within twenty days of this date, the plaintiffs shall file the entry of appearance of local counsel satisfying the requirements of Local Rule 83.10(a). Failure to do so will result in dismissal without prejudice of this case without further notice. (Ordered by Senior Judge A. Joe Fish on 6/13/2013) (chmb)
June 11, 2013 Filing 3 Summons Issued as to Africa Hunting LLC, Michael Arthur Burke, Gene Campbell, Dallas Safari Club Inc, Eric Alan Hanshew, Jerome Phillipe Frederic Lung, Candy Pieters, Martin Pieters, Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo, William Larry Shores. (axm)
June 11, 2013 Filing 2 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to Judge Fish. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Ramirez). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (axm)
June 11, 2013 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Arnold Payne, Impala African Safaris LLC. (Filing fee $400; Receipt number 0539-5358040) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Execution Page, #2 Cover Sheet, #3 Certificate of Interested Parties, #4 Additional Page(s) Summons, #5 Additional Page(s) Summons, #6 Additional Page(s) Summons, #7 Additional Page(s) Summons, #8 Additional Page(s) Summons, #9 Additional Page(s) Summons, #10 Additional Page(s) Summons, #11 Additional Page(s) Summons, #12 Additional Page(s) Summons, #13 Additional Page(s) Summons) (Krocker, Dan)
June 11, 2013 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Impala African Safaris LLC, Arnold Payne. (see document #1 for image) (axm)

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Plaintiff: Impala African Safaris LLC
Represented By: Dan Krocker
Represented By: David Blake Urteago
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Plaintiff: Arnold Payne
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Defendant: Dallas Safari Club
Represented By: Kevin Lee Wentz
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Defendant: Jerome Phillipe Frederic Lung
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Defendant: Michael Arthur Burke
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Defendant: Eric Alan Hanshew
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Defendant: Jane Gaynelle Pietrangelo
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Defendant: Martin Pieters doing business as Martin Pieters Safaris
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Defendant: Candy Pieters doing business as Martin Pieters Safaris
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Defendant: Gene Campbell
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Defendant: William Larry Shores
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Defendant: Africa Hunting LLC
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