Securities and Exchange Commission v. Bittrex Inc et al
Plaintiff: Securities and Exchange Commission
Defendant: Bittrex, Inc., Bittrex Global GMBH, William Hiroaki Shihara and Bittrex Inc
Case Number: 2:2023cv00580
Filed: April 17, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Washington
Presiding Judge: Ricardo S Martinez
Nature of Suit: Securities/Commodities
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 41 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief, filed by Amicus Paradigm Operations LP. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Proposed Amicus Brief, #2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 7/28/2023, (Rosenberger, Michael)
June 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 40 MOTION to Dismiss on Behalf of Defendants Bittrex, Inc. and William Hiroaki Shihara, filed by Defendants Bittrex Inc, William Hiroaki Shihara. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Dismiss) Noting Date 9/8/2023, (Cobb, Alicia)
June 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 39 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT identifying Corporate Parent RBR Holdings, Inc., Corporate Parent Aquila Holdings, Inc., Corporate Parent Bittrex Global, Inc. for Bittrex Global GMBH. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by Bittrex Global GMBH. (Smith, David)
June 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 38 DECLARATION of Eric A. Hirsch filed by Defendant Bittrex Global GMBH re #37 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint as to Defendant Bittrex Global GmbH (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-12)(Smith, David)
June 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 37 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint as to Defendant Bittrex Global GmbH, filed by Defendant Bittrex Global GMBH. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 9/22/2023, (Smith, David)
June 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER granting Parties' #35 Stipulated MOTION to Expand the Briefing Word Limit as described herein. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (SB)
June 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 35 Stipulated MOTION to Expand the Briefing Word Limit, filed by Defendant Bittrex Inc. Noting Date 6/26/2023, (Cobb, Alicia)
June 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER re #33 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Christopher Michel for Defendant Bittrex Inc by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC)
June 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 33 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Christopher Michel FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Bittrex Inc (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8061589 (Cobb, Alicia)
May 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER re #26 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Lauren Myers for Defendant Bittrex Global GMBH by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC)
May 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER re #25 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Leigh Nathanson for Defendant Bittrex Global GMBH by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC)
May 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER re #24 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Andrew Michaelson for Defendant Bittrex Global GMBH by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC)
May 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER re #23 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Eric Hirsch for Defendant Bittrex Global GMBH by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC)
May 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER granting Parties' #27 Stipulated MOTION and Scheduling Order. Defendants, having agreed to waive service, shall have until 6/30/2023 to answer, file a motion to dismiss, or otherwise respond to the Complaint. To the extent one or more Defendants move to dismiss pursuant to Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Plaintiff shall have until 8/14/2023 to file an Opposition, and the moving Defendant(s) shall have until 9/8/2023 to file a Reply. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (SB)
May 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 Stipulated MOTION and Proposed Scheduling Order, filed by Defendant Bittrex Global GMBH. Noting Date 5/19/2023, (Smith, David)
May 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Lauren Myers FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Bittrex Global GMBH (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8015584 (Smith, David)
May 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Leigh Nathanson FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Bittrex Global GMBH (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8015570 (Smith, David)
May 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Andrew Michaelson FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Bittrex Global GMBH (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8015540 (Smith, David)
May 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Eric Hirsch FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Bittrex Global GMBH (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8015483 (Smith, David)
May 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 WAIVER OF SERVICE of Summons upon defendant William Hiroaki Shihara mailed on 4/20/2023 (Kuruvilla, Ben)
May 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 WAIVER OF SERVICE of Summons upon defendant Bittrex Global GMBH mailed on 4/20/2023 (Kuruvilla, Ben)
May 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 WAIVER OF SERVICE of Summons upon defendant Bittrex Inc mailed on 4/20/2023 (Kuruvilla, Ben)
May 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by attorney David Hugh Smith on behalf of Defendant Bittrex Global GMBH. (Smith, David)
May 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER re #15 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Jonathan D Cogan for Defendant William Hiroaki Shihara by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC)
May 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER re #14 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Jeremy O Bressman for Defendant William Hiroaki Shihara by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC)
May 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER re #13 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney William F McGovern for Defendant William Hiroaki Shihara by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC)
May 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Jonathan D. Cogan FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant William Hiroaki Shihara (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-7997916 (Hollon, Gregory)
May 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Jeremy O. Bressman FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant William Hiroaki Shihara (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-7997907 (Hollon, Gregory)
May 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY William F. McGovern FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant William Hiroaki Shihara (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-7997893 (Hollon, Gregory)
May 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Gregory J Hollon on behalf of Defendant William Hiroaki Shihara. (Hollon, Gregory)
May 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Attorney Timothy B Fitzgerald added for William Hiroaki Shihara, per the filing of Defendant's #12 Notice of Appearance. (SB)
April 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER re #6 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Stacylyn Doore for Defendant Bittrex Inc by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC)
April 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER re #5 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Robert Zink for Defendant Bittrex Inc by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC)
April 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER re #4 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Michael Liftik for Defendant Bittrex Inc by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC)
April 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER re #3 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Kurt Wolfe for Defendant Bittrex Inc by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC)
April 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT identifying Corporate Parent RBR Holdings, Inc., Corporate Parent Aquila Holdings, Inc. for Bittrex Inc. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by Bittrex Inc. (Cobb, Alicia)
April 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Stacylyn Doore FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Bittrex Inc (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-7988198 (Cobb, Alicia)
April 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Robert Zink FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Bittrex Inc (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-7988191 (Cobb, Alicia)
April 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Michael Liftik FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Bittrex Inc (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-7988174 (Cobb, Alicia)
April 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Kurt Wolfe FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Bittrex Inc (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-7988159 (Cobb, Alicia)
April 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Alicia Cobb on behalf of Defendant Bittrex Inc. (Cobb, Alicia)
April 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Judge Ricardo S. Martinez added. (CR)
April 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with JURY DEMAND Attorney Jorge G Tenreiro added to party Securities and Exchange Commission(pty:pla) filed by Securities and Exchange Commission. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Tenreiro, Jorge) (No Fee Required)

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Plaintiff: Securities and Exchange Commission
Represented By: Ben Ninan Kuruvilla
Represented By: Christopher Carney
Represented By: Ladan Fazlollahi Stewart
Represented By: Jorge G Tenreiro
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Defendant: Bittrex, Inc.
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Defendant: Bittrex Global GMBH
Represented By: David Hugh Smith
Represented By: Lauren Myers
Represented By: Leigh Nathanson
Represented By: Andrew Michaelson
Represented By: Eric Hirsch
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Defendant: William Hiroaki Shihara
Represented By: Timothy B Fitzgerald
Represented By: Jeremy O Bressman
Represented By: Jonathan D Cogan
Represented By: Gregory J Hollon
Represented By: William F McGovern
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Defendant: Bittrex Inc
Represented By: Kurt Wolfe
Represented By: Michael Liftik
Represented By: Robert Zink
Represented By: Stacylyn Doore
Represented By: Alicia Cobb
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