Civil Case Terminated as per DE 39 . Closing Case. (lk) NOTICE: If there are sealed documents in this case, they may be unsealed after 1 year or as directed by Court Order, unless they have been designated to be permanently sealed. See Local Rule 5.4 and Administrative Order 2014-69.
ORDER approving FLSA settlement and closing case. The Clerk of Court is directed to deny any pending motions as moot and to close this case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 10/17/2016. (mda) (Entered: 10/17/2016)
Paperless Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman: Fairness Hearing held on 10/14/2016. (Digital 16:55:41.) (mso) (Entered: 10/14/2016)
ENDORSED ORDER rescheduling Telephonic Fairness Hearing for 10/14/2016 at 05:00 PM in the Miami Division before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman in light of counsel advising the Court that the parties have resolved their issues and would like to schedule a fairness hearing. The call-in procedures are the following: (1) dial 1-888-684-8852; (2) enter Access Code Number 8004594, followed by the # sign; and (3) enter Security Code Number 1213, followed by the # sign. No cellular use is permitted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 10/5/2016. (mda) (Entered: 10/05/2016)
**PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman: Status Conference RE: Fairness Hearing held on 7/13/2016. The parties expressed a concern to the Court that they needed to clarify an issue with the terms of the Settlement Agreement. The Court will be requesting a transcript copy of the settlement conference recording wherein the Court read all the terms of the Settlement Agreement in Court and into the record. Once the transcript is uploaded on CME/CF the Court and the parties will have the opportunity to review it. (Digital 15:28:30.) (mso) (Entered: 07/13/2016)
NOTICE by Barbara Joo re 33 Order, Set/Reset Hearings,,,,,, Notice of Filing Plaintiff's Retainer Agreement and Attorney's Billing and Cost records (Brock, Robert) (Entered: 07/08/2016)
ENDORSED ORDER scheduling Telephonic Fairness Hearing for 7/13/2016 at 03:30 PM in the Miami Division before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman. Plaintiff is required to file the retainer agreement and her attorney's billing and cost records at least three days before the hearing. Plaintiff's counsel should be prepared to discuss at the hearing the amount of costs and how the settlement proceeds will be divided between Plaintiff and her attorney. The call-in procedures are the following: (1) dial 1-888-684-8852; (2) enter Access Code Number 8004594, followed by the # sign; and (3) enter Security Code Number 1213, followed by the # sign. No cellular use is permitted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 7/1/2016. (mda) (Entered: 07/01/2016)
ENDORSED ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman for all purposes up to and including entering final judgment. Judge Joan A. Lenard is no longer assigned as presider in this case. Signed by Judge Joan A. Lenard on 7/1/2016. (jts) (Entered: 07/01/2016)
NOTICE by George W. Biel, Joel Halperin, Hillstone Restaurant Group, Inc. of Consent to Magistrate Judge Making Fairness Determination (Joint) (Munoz, Shane) (Entered: 06/30/2016)
ENDORSED ORDER REQUIRING PARTIES TO FILE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT OR CONSENT TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE MAKING FAIRNESS DETERMINATION. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on the Magistrate Judge's minute entry (D.E. 29) notifying the undersigned that this case settled following a settlement conference on May 27, 2016. Pursuant to the law of the Eleventh Circuit, this Court must review all proposed FLSA settlements for a determination of whether it represents "a fair and reasonable resolution of a bona fide dispute over FLSA provisions." Lynn's Food Stores, Inc. v. United States, 679 F.2d 1350, 1355 (11th Cir. 1982). Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that within thirty (30) days of the date of this Order, the parties shall file a fully-executed Settlement Agreement for the undersigned's approval pursuant to Lynn's Food, 679 F.2d at 1355, or file a joint notice consenting to the Magistrate Judge's jurisdiction to approve the settlement by either conducting a fairness hearing or reviewing the proposed agreement. This case is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE and ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSED pending a fairness determination. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Joan A. Lenard on 6/1/2016. (jts) (Entered: 06/01/2016)
Paper Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman: Settlement Conference held on 5/27/2016. **CASE SETTLED** The Court read the terms of the settlement agreement into the record. (Digital 10:00:01.) (mso) Modified on 6/1/2016 (mso). Modified on 7/13/2016 (mso). (Entered: 05/31/2016)
ENDORSED ORDER granting 27 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Cell Phone Authorization. Mr. Viers may bring his cell phone with him into the courtroom for the settlement conference scheduled for May 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 5/25/2016. (mda) (Entered: 05/25/2016)
Unopposed MOTION for Cell Phone Authorization by George W. Biel, Joel Halperin, Hillstone Restaurant Group, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion for Cell Phone Authorization)(Lindberg, Merry) (Entered: 05/25/2016)
Attachment 1 Unopposed MOTION for Cell Phone Authorization by George W. Biel, Joel Halperin, Hillstone Restaurant Group, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion for Cell Phone Authorization)(Lindberg, Merry) (Entered: 05/25/2016)
NOTICE by George W. Biel, Joel Halperin, Hillstone Restaurant Group, Inc. of Filing Defendant George Biel's Written Authorization (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit George Biel Written Authorization) (Lindberg, Merry) (Entered: 05/20/2016)
Attachment 1 NOTICE by George W. Biel, Joel Halperin, Hillstone Restaurant Group, Inc. of Filing Defendant George Biel's Written Authorization (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit George Biel Written Authorization) (Lindberg, Merry) (Entered: 05/20/2016)
ENDORSED ORDER granting 23 Defendants' Motion to Excuse George W. Biel from May 27, 2016 Settlement Conference. Mr. Biel is excused from attending the settlement conference. This Order does not excuse any other party from personally appearing at the settlement conference. Also, Defendants shall bring Mr. Biel's full, written authorization to the settlement conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 5/19/2016. (mda) (Entered: 05/19/2016)
RESPONSE/REPLY to 23 Defendant's MOTION to Excuse George W. Biel from May 27, 2016 Settlement Conference by Barbara Joo. (Brock, Robert) (Entered: 05/18/2016)
Defendant's MOTION to Excuse George W. Biel from May 27, 2016 Settlement Conference by George W. Biel, Joel Halperin, Hillstone Restaurant Group, Inc.. (Lindberg, Merry) (Entered: 05/18/2016)
ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING 20 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response to Plaintiff's Statement of Claim. Signed by Judge Joan A. Lenard on 5/2/2016. (jts) (Entered: 05/02/2016)
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to 14 Claim by George W. Biel, Joel Halperin, Hillstone Restaurant Group, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion for Extension of Time)(Lindberg, Merry) (Entered: 04/29/2016)
Attachment 1 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to 14 Claim by George W. Biel, Joel Halperin, Hillstone Restaurant Group, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion for Extension of Time)(Lindberg, Merry) (Entered: 04/29/2016)
ORDER scheduling Settlement Conference for 5/27/2016 at 10:00 AM in the Miami Division before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman and requiring the parties to file a confidential settlement conference statement by May 24, 2016 at 5:00 PM. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 4/21/2016. (mda) (Entered: 04/21/2016)
ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING 16 Parties' Motion for 3-day extension of time to file their joint scheduling report and consent form regarding the jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Signed by Judge Joan A. Lenard on 4/21/2016. (jts) (Entered: 04/21/2016)
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Scheduling Report and Joint Consent to Jurisdiction by U.S. Magistrate Judge by George W. Biel, Joel Halperin, Hillstone Restaurant Group, Inc.. Responses due by 5/9/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion)(Lindberg, Merry) (Entered: 04/20/2016)
Attachment 1 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Scheduling Report and Joint Consent to Jurisdiction by U.S. Magistrate Judge by George W. Biel, Joel Halperin, Hillstone Restaurant Group, Inc.. Responses due by 5/9/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion)(Lindberg, Merry) (Entered: 04/20/2016)
Certificate of Interested Parties/Corporate Disclosure Statement - NONE disclosed by George W. Biel, Joel Halperin, Hillstone Restaurant Group, Inc. (Lindberg, Merry) (Entered: 03/31/2016)
Order Setting Forth the Court's Policy on Motions for Extension or Stay of the Scheduling Order Deadlines. Signed by Judge Joan A. Lenard on 03/21/16. (dp) (Entered: 03/21/2016)
Order Referring Discovery Disputes and Certain Pretrial Motions to Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman; Directing Parties to File Certificates of Interested Parties; Directing Parties to File a Notice of Refiling And/or of Related Cases; Requiring Completion of Form Consenting to Jurisdiction by Magistrate Judge; Notice of Court Practice in Removal Actions; and Directing Parties to File a Joint Scheduling Report and Form. Signed by Judge Joan A. Lenard on 03/21/16. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix, # 2 Appendix) (dp) (Entered: 03/21/2016)
Notice of Court Procedure in Actions Brought Under The Fair Labor Standards Act and Referral to Magistrate Judge for Settlement Conference. Signed by Judge Joan A. Lenard on 03/21/16. (dp) (Entered: 03/21/2016)
Defendants' ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint re the Notice of Removal by George W. Biel, Joel Halperin, Hillstone Restaurant Group, Inc.. (Lindberg, Merry) (Entered: 03/03/2016)
Clerks Notice to Filer re: Electronic Case. Alias Not Added. The Filer failed to add the alias information for the party(ies). The correction was made. It is not necessary to re-file this document. (jc) (Entered: 02/25/2016)
Clerks Notice pursuant to 28 USC 636(c). Parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the attached form. (jc) (Entered: 02/25/2016)
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