ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from James L. Bernard dated 9/11/2013 re: This Court expressly retained jurisdiction to enforce the terms of the Protective Order and, as set forth therein, its terms "shall remain in full force and effect upon re-transfer of" these actions. Consequently, we respectfully request that the Court further extend the expiration date until October 1, 2014 because litigation is ongoing in the Seventh Circuit. ENDORSEMENT: Granted. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/16/2013) (lmb) (Entered: 09/16/2013)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Ruby Krajick, Clerk of Court from James L. Bernard dated 11/26/2012 re: We respectfully request that the PCFL action is transferred as soon as possible to the Northern District of Illinois. ENDORSEMENT: The Clerk shall transfer this case as well. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 12/10/2012) (ama) (Entered: 12/11/2012)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from Peter Calamari dated 11/08/2012 re: Accordingly. Plaintiffs respectfully request that the Court transfer this case to the Northern District of Illinois for remand to Illinois state court, consistent with the Second Circuit's mandate. ENDORSEMENT: The Clerk Shall Transfer the action to the Northern District of Illinois. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 11/16/2012) (ama) (Entered: 11/16/2012)
ORDER of USCA (Certified Copy) as to 1807 Notice of Appeal, filed by Enrico Bondi, 1803 Notice of Appeal, filed by Parmalat Capital Finance limited, Parmalat Capital Finance, 1802 Notice of Appeal, filed by Parmalat Capital Finance limited USCA Case Number 09-4302(L), 09-4306(con), 09-4373(con).Upon due consideration, it is hereby ORDERED that Appellees' objections are construed as a motion to deny the bills of costs and, so construed, the motion is GRANTED insofar as Appellants seek costs in connection with filings submitted before this Court's April 2011 judgment and DENIED insofar as Appellants seek costs stemming from their filings regarding the February 2012 judgment because the Appellants were the prevailing parties only with respect to the February 2012 judgment. It is further ORDERED that costs are taxed in the following modified amounts: (1) $513 in favor of Dr. Enrico Bondi for filing costs of the joint supplemental brief and appendix and the supplemental reply brief; and (2) $511.40 in favor of Parmalat Capital Finance Limited for filing copies of the joint supplemental brief and appendix and additional copies of other documents requested by this Court. Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA for the Second Circuit. Issued As Order: 09/26/2012. Certified: 09/26/2012. (nd) (Entered: 09/26/2012)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A.Kaplan from James L. Bernard dated 7/25/2012 re: We represent Grant Thornton International, Inc. and Grant Thornton International Ltd, and also write on behalf of Grant Thornton LLP regarding the Court's Protective Order entered on August 3, 2005 ("Protective Order") in the Parmalat MDL. By Order dated January 30, 2012, the Court extended the expiration date indicated in the endorsement on the Protective Order until August 3, 2012, because litigation in this matter remainedactive. Because the same is true today, and the terms of the Protective Order "shall remain in full force and effect upon re-transfer of' these actions, we respectfully request a further extension of the expiration date until October 1, 2013. ENDORSEMENT: Granted. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 7/26/2012) (djc) (Entered: 07/26/2012)
MANDATE of USCA (Certified Copy) as to (248 in 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1803 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Notice of Appeal, filed by Parmalat Capital Finance limited, Parmalat Capital Finance, (653 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1807 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Notice of Appeal, filed by Enrico Bondi, (209 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK, 1802 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Notice of Appeal, filed by Parmalat Capital Finance limited USCA Case Number 09-4302, 09-4306, 09-4373. Ordered, Adjudged and Decreed that the judgment of the District Court is VACATED and the cases are REMANDED to the District Court with instructions to transfer them to the Northern District of Illinois for remand to Illinois state court. Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA for the Second Circuit. Issued As Mandate: 02/21/2012. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(nd) (Entered: 02/21/2012)
TRUE COPY OPINION of USCA as to (248 in 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1803 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Notice of Appeal, filed by Parmalat Capital Finance limited, Parmalat Capital Finance, (653 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1807 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Notice of Appeal, filed by Enrico Bondi, (209 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK, 1802 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Notice of Appeal, filed by Parmalat Capital Finance limited USCA Case Number 09-4302, 09-4306, 09-4373. The judgment of the district court is VACATED and the cases are REMANDED to the District Court with instructions to transfer them to the Northern District of Illinois for remand to Illinois state court. Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA for the Second Circuit. Certified: 02/21/2012. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(nd) (Entered: 02/21/2012)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from Joseph B. Tompkins, Jr. dated 1/26/2012 re: In addition, and irrespective of whether the expiration date is extended, we write to respectfully renew our request, as set forth in prior letters to Your Honor, that Exhibits F, G and H to Dr. Bondi's Motion to Retain Possession and Use of OCC-Related Documents and Testimony, MD No. 858, (Oct. 24, 2006) remain sealed. ENDORSEMENT: Granted. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 1/30/2012) (djc) (Entered: 01/30/2012)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from James L. Bernard dated 1/26/2012 re: We represent Grant Thornton International, Inc. and Grant Thornton International Ltd, and also write on behalf of Grant Thornton LLP regarding the Court's Protective Order entered on August 3, 2005 ("Protective Order") in the Parmalat MDL. By Order dated August 2, 2011, the Court extended the expiration date of the Protective Order until February 3, 2012, because litigation in this matter remained active and ongoing in the Second Circuit. Because this matter remains on appeal before the Second Circuit, we respectfully request a further extension of the expiration date until August 3, 2012. ENDORSEMENT: Granted. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 1/30/2012) (djc) (Entered: 01/30/2012)
ORDER of USCA (Certified Copy) as to (248 in 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1803 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Notice of Appeal, filed by Parmalat Capital Finance limited, Parmalat Capital Finance, (653 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1807 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Notice of Appeal, filed by Enrico Bondi, (209 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK, 1802 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Notice of Appeal, filed by Parmalat Capital Finance limited USCA Case Number 09-4302-cv(L), 09-4306-cv(con), 09-4373-cv(con).... that the appeal is REINSTATED. Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA for the Second Circuit. Certified: 10/19/2011. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(nd) (Entered: 10/21/2011)
MEMORANDUM OPINION #100731 re: (1846 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America, N.A. and Banc of America Securities LLC. The motions to abstain under Section 1334(c)(2) are denied. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 8/31/2011) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK (ab) Modified on 9/2/2011 (ajc). (Entered: 08/31/2011)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from James L. Bernard dated 7/29/11 re: Counsel writes on behalf of Grant Thornton LLP regarding the Court's Protective Order entered 8/3/05. By Order dated 11/1/10, the Court extended the expiration date indicated in endorsement until 8/3/11. Counsel requests a further extension of the expiration date until 2/3/12. ENDORSEMENT: The request is granted. So ordered. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain, Part I on 8/2/2011) (mro) (Entered: 08/02/2011)
RESPONSE re: (1896 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Memorandum of Law,,. Document filed by Grant Thornton International, Grant Thornton International Ltd, Grant Thornton LLP, Grant Thorton International. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Cheifetz, David) (Entered: 06/20/2011)
RESPONSE re: (230 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK) Memorandum of Law,,. Document filed by Grant Thornton International, Grant Thornton International Ltd. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Cheifetz, David) (Entered: 06/20/2011)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW re: (213 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK, 659 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1878 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) USCA Mandate,,, Plaintiffs Supplemental Memorandum Of Law On Defendants Argument That Mandatory Abstention Under 28 U.S.C. Section 1334(c)(2) Is Not Warranted Because This Case Could Have Been Commenced In Federal Court On A Jurisdictional Basis Other Than Section 1334. Document filed by Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited, Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Wit, Terry) (Entered: 06/13/2011)
ORDER. In Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs Memorandum in Support of Mandatory Abstention, defendants argued for the first time that abstention is not mandatory pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1334(c)(2) because these actions could have been commenced in this Court under 28 U.S.C. § 1367. Plaintiffs, on or before June 13, 2011, shall file a joint memorandum, not to exceed 10 double spaced pages, addressing this contention. Defendants, on or before June 20, 2011, may file a joint response, not to exceed 10 double spaced pages. These additional filings may address only the question whether this Court should hold that abstention is not mandatory for the reason raised for the first time by defendants' memorandum. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 6/2/11) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(djc) (Entered: 06/02/2011)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition To Plaintiffs' Memorandum In Support Of Mandatory Abstention. Document filed by Grant Thornton International, Grant Thornton International Ltd, Grant Thornton LLP. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 05/23/2011)
DECLARATION of Jeremy Walton in Opposition. Document filed by Grant Thornton International, Grant Thornton International Ltd, Grant Thornton LLP. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 05/23/2011)
DECLARATION of Fabio Marelli in Opposition. Document filed by Grant Thornton International, Grant Thornton International Ltd, Grant Thornton LLP. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 05/23/2011)
DECLARATION of Amy Wisinski in Opposition. Document filed by Grant Thornton International, Grant Thornton International Ltd, Grant Thornton LLP. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 05/23/2011)
DECLARATION of Gordon I. MacRae in Support re: (1878 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) USCA Mandate,,,. Document filed by Parmalat Capital Finance limited. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Janvey, Richard) (Entered: 05/09/2011)
DECLARATION of Hon. Clifford L. Meacham (Ret.) in Support re: (213 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK, 659 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1878 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) USCA Mandate,,,. Document filed by Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited, Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Wit, Terry) (Entered: 05/09/2011)
DECLARATION of Manuela Cigna in Support re: (213 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK, 659 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1878 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) USCA Mandate,,,. Document filed by Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited, Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Wit, Terry) (Entered: 05/09/2011)
DECLARATION of Francesco Astone in Support re: (213 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK, 659 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1878 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) USCA Mandate,,,. Document filed by Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited, Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Wit, Terry) (Entered: 05/09/2011)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (213 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK, 659 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1878 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) USCA Mandate,,, Memorandum of Law in Support of Mandatory Abstention and Remand Under 28 U.S.C. Section 1334(c)(2). Document filed by Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited, Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Wit, Terry) (Entered: 05/09/2011)
DECLARATION of Gordon Iain MacRae in Support re: (215 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK) MOTION to Remand Motion for Mandatory Abstention and Remand Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1334(c)(2). MOTION to Remand Motion for Mandatory Abstention and Remand Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1334(c)(2).. Document filed by G. James Cleaver, Gordon I. MacRae, Parmalat Capital Finance limited. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Janvey, Richard) (Entered: 05/09/2011)
DECLARATION of Hon. Clifford L. Meacham (Ret.) in Support re: (215 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK) MOTION to Remand Motion for Mandatory Abstention and Remand Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1334(c)(2). MOTION to Remand Motion for Mandatory Abstention and Remand Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1334(c)(2).. Document filed by Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited, Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Wit, Terry) (Entered: 05/09/2011)
DECLARATION of Manuela Cigna in Support re: (215 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK) MOTION to Remand Motion for Mandatory Abstention and Remand Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1334(c)(2). MOTION to Remand Motion for Mandatory Abstention and Remand Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1334(c)(2).. Document filed by Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited, Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Wit, Terry) (Entered: 05/09/2011)
FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - DECLARATION of Francesco Astone in Support re: (215 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK) MOTION to Remand Motion for Mandatory Abstention and Remand Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1334(c)(2). MOTION to Remand Motion for Mandatory Abstention and Remand Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1334(c)(2).. Document filed by Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited, Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Wit, Terry) Modified on 5/9/2011 (db). (Entered: 05/09/2011)
FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - MOTION to Remand Motion for Mandatory Abstention and Remand Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1334(c)(2). Document filed by Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited, Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Wit, Terry) Modified on 5/9/2011 (db). (Entered: 05/09/2011)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from Terry L. Wit dated 4/18/2011 re: Counsel respectfully request that the Court order the following schedule for the parties to brief the issues raised by the Second Circuit regarding the "timely adjudication" prerequisite to mandatory abstention under 28 U.S.C. § 1334(c)(2): May 25, 2011: Opening Brief of Dr. Enrico Bondi and PCFL (2S-page limit) and supporting factual declaration(s). July 1, 2011: Response Brief of Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton International (25-page limit) and supporting factual declaration(s). July 22, 2011: Reply Brief of Dr. Enrico Bondi and PCFL (15-page limit) and supporting factual declaration(s). ENDORSEMENT: Denied as moot in light of DI 1879. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 5/5/2011) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(jfe) (Entered: 05/06/2011)
ORDER: In accordance with the Mandate of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 04 MD 1653 (LAK), DI 1878, the parties shall submit memoranda to this Court addressing the question whether, in the present circumstances, this Court would have to abstain from exercising jurisdiction over Dr. Enrico Bondi's and Parmalat Capital Finance Limited's claims against the Grant Thornton defendants pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1334(c)(2). The memoranda shall address also the issue of which party bears the burden of showing that abstention is (or is not) mandatory. The pertinent parties who were plaintiffs-appellants on appeal shall submit a joint memorandum not to exceed 20 pages on or before May 9, 2011. Defendants-appellees shall submit a joint memorandum not to exceed 20 pages on or before May 23, 2011. No replies or sur-replies will be considered absent further instruction. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 4/18/2011) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(jfe) (Entered: 04/18/2011)
MANDATE of USCA (Certified Copy) as to (248 in 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1803 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Notice of Appeal, filed by Parmalat Capital Finance limited, Parmalat Capital Finance, (653 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1807 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Notice of Appeal, filed by Enrico Bondi, (209 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK, 1802 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Notice of Appeal, filed by Parmalat Capital Finance limited USCA Case Number 09-4302-cv(L), 09-4306-cv(con), 09-4373-cv(con). Ordered, Adjudged and Decreed that the judgment of the District Court is AFFIRMED in part and VACATED and REMANDED in part to the Southern District of New York for further proceedings in accordance with the opinion of this Court. Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA for the Second Circuit. Issued As Mandate: 04/12/2011. (Attachments: # 1 Opinion)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(nd) (Entered: 04/12/2011)
ORDER CONCERNING DISTRIBUTION OF NET SETTLEMENT FUND TO AUTHORIZED CLAIMANTS AND RELATED MATTERS: The motion [DI 1874 in 04 MD 1653; DI 1109 in 04 Civ. 0030] is granted as set forth herein. (See ORDER as set forth) (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 12/21/2010) (lnl) (Entered: 12/21/2010)
DECLARATION of Claims Administrator in Support of Class Representatives' Motion for Distribution of the Net Settlement Fund in Support re: (1874 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1109 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve Lead Plaintiffs' Motion for Approval of Distribution Plan for the Net Settlement Fund.. Document filed by Capital & Finance Asset Management, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A., Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Solotrat. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Notice of Incomplete Proof of Claim, # 2 Exhibit B - Notice of Rejection, # 3 Exhibit C - Late Claims, # 4 Exhibit D - Late Claims with No Recognized Loss, # 5 Exhibit E - Claims with No Proof of End Holdings, # 6 Exhibit F Part 1 - Allowed and Partial Claims, # 7 Exhibit F Part 2, # 8 Exhibit F Part 3, # 9 Exhibit F Part 4, # 10 Exhibit F Part 5, # 11 Exhibit F Part 6, # 12 Exhibit G Part 1 - Rejected Claims, # 13 Exhibit G Part 2, # 14 Exhibit G Part 3, # 15 Exhibit G Part 4, # 16 Exhibit G Part 5, # 17 Exhibit H - Judicial Review Claim Chart, # 18 Exhibit H-1 - Claimant 9603 Calculation, # 19 Exhibit H-2 - Unredacted Backup)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 11/24/2010)
MOTION to Approve Lead Plaintiffs' Motion for Approval of Distribution Plan for the Net Settlement Fund. Document filed by Capital & Finance Asset Management, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A., Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Solotrat. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 11/24/2010)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from James L. Bernard dated 10/27/10 re: We respectfully request that the unsealing date be continued until at least August 3, 2011 to reflect the fact that the litigation in this matter remains active and ongoing in the Second Circuit. ENDORSEMENT: Granted. So ordered. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 11/1/10) (rjm) (Entered: 11/02/2010)
STIPULATION AND ORDER OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL: AND AGREED by and between the undersigned attorneys of record for all the parties to this action, being fully authorized to enter into this Stipulation & Order of Voluntary Dismissal, and previously having dismissed all of the claims asserted by plaintiffs Principal Global Investors, LLC, Principal Life Insurance Company. and Scottish Re (U.S.) Inc., that pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)( A)(ii) all claims asserted by the remaining plaintiff Aviva Life Insurance Company are dismissed with prejudice and without costs to any party, and this case therefore should be dismissed in its entirety. ENDORSEMENT: The clerk shall close the case. SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/17/2010) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-01769-LAK(jmi) Modified on 9/20/2010 (jmi). Modified on 10/6/2010 (jmi). (Entered: 09/17/2010)
STIPULATION AND ORDER OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL: It is hereby stipulated and agreed by and between the parties and/or their respective counsel(s) that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice against the defendant(s) Bank of America Corp. and without costs to either party pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 8/25/2010) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-04453-LAK(jpo) (Entered: 08/25/2010)
STIPULATION AND ORDER OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL: It is hereby stipulated and agreed by and between the parties the undersigned attorneys of record for all of the parties to this action, being fully authorized to enter into this Stipulation & Order of Voluntary Dismissal, and previously having dismissed all of the claims asserted by plaintiff Hartford Life Insurance Company, that pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), all claims asserted by the remaining plaintiff The Prudential Insurance Company of America in this matter are dismissed with prejudice and without costs to any party, and this case therefore should be dismissed in its entirety. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 08/20/2010) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-04449-LAK(ad) (Entered: 08/23/2010)
STIPULATION & ORDER OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL. IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the undersigned attorneys of record for all the parties to this action, being fully authorized to enter into this Stipulation & Order of Voluntary Dismissal, that pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1), all claims asserted by Plaintiffs Monumental Life Insurance Company, Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Company and Transamerica Life Insurance Company are dismissed with prejudice and without costs to any party. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 8/9/10) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-01768-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 08/09/2010)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from Linda C. Goldstein dated 7/30/10 re: We represent the Bank of America defendants in these cases and write jointly on behalf of Bank of America and Plaintiffs to seek an order extending for another year the sealing provision governing the In re Parmalat Sec. Litig. cases. ENDORSEMENT: The expiration date of the sealing order on page 18 of DI No. 179 is extended to 11/3/10. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 8/4/10) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 08/04/2010)
STIPULATION & ORDER OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL. IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the undersigned attorneys of record for all the parties to this action, being fully authorized to enter into this Stipulation & Order of Voluntary Dismissal, that pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41 (a)(1)(A)(ii), all claims asserted by John Hancock Life Insurance Company, John Hancock Variable Life Insurance Company and John Hancock Insurance Company of Vermont are dismissed with prejudice and without costs to any party. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 8/3/10) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:07-cv-03790-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 08/03/2010)
STIPULATION OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL It is hereby stipulated and agreed by and between the parties and/or their respective counsel(s) that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice against the defendant(s) Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp. and without costs to either party pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Document filed by Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp..Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-01768-LAK(Haller, David) (Entered: 07/16/2010)
STIPULATION & ORDER OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL. IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the undersigned attorneys of record for all the parties to this action, being fully authorized to enter into this Stipulation & Order of Voluntary Dismissal, that pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), all claims asserted by certain of the plaintiffs herein, to wit, the claims of Plaintiffs Principal Global Investors, LLC, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Scottish Re (U.S.) Inc., are dismissed with prejudice and without costs to any party, and as further set forth. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 7/16/10) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-01769-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 07/16/2010)
NOTICE of Errata to Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to the Bank of America Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment filed on June 9, 2010 re: (1855 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Sealed Document, (1853 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Sealed Document. Document filed by Parmalat Securities Litigation, Allstate Life Insurance Co.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-04453-LAK(Chock, Allison) (Entered: 06/30/2010)
DECLARATION of Linda C. Goldstein in Support re: (184 in 1:06-cv-04453-LAK) MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-04453-LAK(Goldstein, Linda) (Entered: 06/23/2010)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' Reply Memorandum in Further Support of Allstate Life Insurance Company's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment [FILED UNDER SEAL] and Allstate's Responses to Bank of America Defendants' Statement of Additional Material Facts [FILED UNDER SEAL] served on Defendant, Bank of America Corporation, et al. on June 23, 2010. Service was made by Electronic Mail and First Class Mail. Document filed by Parmalat Securities Litigation. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-04453-LAK(Chock, Allison) (Entered: 06/23/2010)
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ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from Peter E. Calamari dated 5/27/10 re: We write on behalf of plaintiff Dr. Enrico Bondi to respectfully request that the Court endorse the enclosed proposed amendment to the Court's June 17, 2009 Order granting Grant Thornton International Ltd's ("GTIL") motion to dismiss Dr. Bondi's amended complaint. ENDORSEMENT: Application denied, substantially for the reasons set forth in Mr. Bernard's 5/28/10 letter, especially the substantial likelihood that the claims against GTIL will become moot. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 6/14/10) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 06/16/2010)
LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from James L. Bernard dated 5/28/10 re: We represent Grant Thornton International Ltd ("GTIL"). We write to respond to the letter of Peter Calamari of May 27, 2010, on behalf of Dr. Enrico Bondi, proposing an "Amendment to Final Judgment" to certify for appeal, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 54(b), this Court's June 17, 2009, Order dismissing all claims against GTIL (the "GTIL Order"). (rjm) (Entered: 06/15/2010)
LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from Peter E. Calamari dated 6/2/10 re: We write in response to Jamie Bernard's May 28, 2010 letter opposing Dr. Bondi's request that the Court certify for appeal, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b), its June 17, 2009 Order granting Grant Thornton International Ltd's ("GTIL") motion to dismiss. Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 06/15/2010)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Under Seal Documents of Plaintiffs' Opposition Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Bank of America Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment and Supporting Documents served on Defendant, Bank of America on June 9, 2010. Service was made by Electronic Mail and Mail. Document filed by Monumental Life Insurance Company, TransAmerica Occidental Life Insurance Company, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Aviva Life Insurance Company, Principal Global Investors, LLC, Principal Life Insurance Company, Scottish Re (US) Inc., Hartford Life Insurance Company. (Chock, Allison) (Entered: 06/09/2010)
NOTICE of of Filing of Original Signatures in Connection with Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. Document filed by Principal Global Investors, LLC, Monumental Life Ins. Co., Prudential Insurance Co. of America, Allstate Life Insurance Co.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Chock, Allison) (Entered: 05/13/2010)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Supporting Documents served on Defendants' Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America, N.A. and Banc of America Securities on May 12, 2010. Service was made by electronic mail. Document filed by Monumental Life Insurance Company. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Chock, Allison) (Entered: 05/12/2010)
AFFIDAVIT of Nigel K. Meeson in Support re: (184 in 1:06-cv-04453-LAK, 220 in 1:06-cv-01769-LAK, 1846 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 73 in 1:06-cv-04449-LAK, 83 in 1:07-cv-03790-LAK, 227 in 1:06-cv-01768-LAK) MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Goldstein, Linda) (Entered: 05/12/2010)
DECLARATION of Linda C. Goldstein in Support re: (184 in 1:06-cv-04453-LAK, 220 in 1:06-cv-01769-LAK, 1846 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 73 in 1:06-cv-04449-LAK, 83 in 1:07-cv-03790-LAK, 227 in 1:06-cv-01768-LAK) MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E (Part 1), # 6 Exhibit E (Part 2), # 7 Exhibit F (Part 1), # 8 Exhibit F (Part 2), # 9 Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit H, # 11 Exhibit I, # 12 Exhibit J, # 13 Exhibit K)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Goldstein, Linda) (Entered: 05/12/2010)
MOTION for Summary Judgment. Document filed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Goldstein, Linda) (Entered: 05/12/2010)
NOTICE of Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. Document filed by Monumental Life Ins. Co., Prudential Insurance Co. of America, Allstate Life Insurance Co.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Chock, Allison) (Entered: 05/12/2010)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from J. Benjamin King dated 4/30/10 re: I write to request that certain documents submitted by the parties in open court during the trial of the above-captioned matter be docketed. Plaintiffs are appealing certain decisions by the Court, and Defendant Bank of America has filed a cross-appeal. ENDORSEMENT: Exhibits received in evidence or marked for identification are part of the appellate record by virtue of Fed. R. App. P. 10(a). It is not the practice of this Court to docket them. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 5/3/10) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 05/04/2010)
STIPULATION & ORDER. IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between counsel for the parties, that summary judgment motions in these actions shall be briefed as follows: 1. On May 12, 2010, the parties shall file their respective opening papers. Bank of America's brief shall be no more than 50 pages in length and Plaintiffs' brief shall be no more than 40 pages. The parties shall endeavor to file hyperlinked i-briefs providing links to the Rule 56.1 statements and underlying evidentiary support promptly thereafter. 2. On June 9, 2010, the parties shall file their respective opposition papers, Plaintiffs' brief shall be no more than 50 pages in length and Bank of America's brief shall be no more than 40 pages. The parties shall endeavor to file hyperlinked i-briefs providing links to the Rule 56.1 statements and underlying evidentiary promptly thereafter. 3. On June 23, 2010, the parties shall file their respective reply papers. Bank of America's brief shall be no more than 30 pages in length and Plaintiffs' brief shall be no more than 25 pages. The parties shall endeavor to file hyperlinked i-briefs providing links to the Rule 56.1 statements and underlying evidentiary promptly thereafter. (Summary Judgment Motions due by 5/12/2010., Replies due by 6/23/2010., Responses due by 6/9/2010) (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 4/19/10) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 04/20/2010)
STATUS REPORT. Joint Status Report Document filed by Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Goldstein, Linda) (Entered: 04/09/2010)
STATUS REPORT. Plaintiffs' Separate Supplement Regarding Settlement Position Document filed by Monumental Life Insurance Company, TransAmerica Occidental Life Insurance Company, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Aviva Life Insurance Company, Principal Global Investors, LLC, Principal Life Insurance Company, Scottish Re (US) Inc., Monumental Life Ins. Co., Prudential Insurance Co. of America, Allstate Life Insurance Co., John Hancock Life Insurance Co., John Hancock Variable Life Insurance Company, John Hancock Insurance Company of Vermont.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Smith, Lauren) (Entered: 04/09/2010)
STIPULATION AND ORDER OF DISCONTINUANCE: All claims asserted by plaintiff Hartford Life Insurance Company with respect to its $5 million purchase of the 7.20% Senior Secured Notes of Dairy Holdings Limited due December 22, 2003 in the First, Second, Third and Fifth Claims for Relief shall be dismissed with prejudice and without costs to either party as against the other. For the removal of all doubt, this dismissal pertains to and affects only the claims brought by plaintiff Hartford Life Insurance Company. None of the claims asserted by The Prudential Insurance Company of America is dismissed or otherwise affected by this Stipulation and Order of Discontinuance (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 3/22/10) (db) Modified on 3/30/2010 (db). (Entered: 03/22/2010)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from Linda C. Goldstein dated 3/17/10 re: We represent the Bank of America defendants in these private placement cases and write to seek adjournments of two of the dates set forth in the Court's Order of March 16, 2010: (i) an adjournment of the status conference from March 29, 2010 to April 12, 2010; and (ii) an adjournment of the deadline for submission of a joint status, report and settlement positions from March 26, 2010 to April 9, 2010. No adjournment is sought with respect to the March 22, 2010 deadline to meet and discuss settlement. ENDORSEMENT: The status report and settlement positions shall be submitted by 4/9/10. The conference is adjourned until 4/12/10 at 2pm., (Status Conference set for 4/12/2010 at 02:00 PM before Judge Lewis A. Kaplan.) (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 3/19/10) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 03/22/2010)
ORDER. 1. Case Nos. 04 Civ. 0047 (LAK) and 04 Civ. 0367 (LAK) were brought as securities class actions and consolidated with No. 04 Civ. 0030 (LAK), which has been settled. Accordingly, the Clerk shall close these cases. 2. In No. 04 Civ. 9771 (LAK), (a) the Court granted the motion of defendants Grant Thornton International and Grant Thornton LLP (collectively, "GT") for summary judgment dismissing the complaint, (b) the action was dismissed on consent as against Deloitte & Touche S.p.A., Dianthus, S.p.A., Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Deloitte & Touche LLP and Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, and (c) a default judgment was entered against Grant Thornton S.p.A., thus leaving for resolution only the question of damages against Grant Thornton S.p.A. As it would be inefficient to proceed with a damages inquest on the default judgment before plaintiffs appeal from the judgment dismissing as to GT is resolved, this case is stayed and transferred to the suspense docket pending further order of the Court. The Clerk shall close it for administrative purposes. 3. No. 06 Civ. 0383 (LAK) was dismissed as to all defendants save Grant Thornton S.p.A. as to which no proof of service ever was filed. The action is dismissed as to Grant Thornton S.p.A. for failure to prosecute. The Clerk shall close the case. 4. Nos. 04 Civ. 8569 (LAK) and 04 Civ. 8611 (LAK) were opened in consequence of motions for partial withdrawal of the reference with respect to a Bankruptcy Code § 304 proceeding pending in the Bankruptcy Court for this district, 04 B 14268. The Section 304 proceeding now has been inactive since mid-2007. Accordingly, these cases are transferred to the suspense docket pending further order of the Court. The Clerk shall close them for administrative purposes. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 3/16/10) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 03/16/2010)
ORDER. 1. The Court will hold a status conference in these cases on March 29, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. The parties shall be prepared to discuss, among other issues, what if any further proceedings should take place in this Court, target dates for remand to the transferor districts of any cases that survive any further proceedings here, and settlement. 2. The parties are to meet and discuss settlement no later than March 22, 2010. 3. Plaintiffs and defendants shall submit a joint status report no later than March 26, 2010. A separate supplement shall be filed, under seal if any party wishes, in each case setting forth the parties' respective positions on settlement. (Status Conference set for 3/29/2010 at 01:00 PM before Judge Lewis A. Kaplan.) (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 3/16/10) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 03/16/2010)
FINAL JUDGMENT AND ORDER OF DISMISSAL as to defendant Grant Thornton International and Grant Thornton International Limited (Case No. 04 Civ. 0030 (LAK)). (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 3/11/10) (Attachments: # 1 notice of right to appeal)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(ml) (Entered: 03/11/2010)
FINAL JUDGMENT AND ORDER of partial dismissal concerning class action settlement with the Deloitte Defendants. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 3/11/10) (Attachments: # 1 notice of right to appeal)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(ml) (Entered: 03/11/2010)
ORDER. Lead Plaintiffs' Motion for an Award of Attorneys' Fees and Expenses in Connection with the Settlement of Claims Against the Deloitte Defendants and the Grant Thornton Defendants, dated February 26, 2010, (04 MD 1653 D.L #1828, 04 Civ. 0030 D.L #1105), is granted. 1. Plaintiffs Co-Lead Counsel are hereby awarded attorneys' fees in the amount of 18.5% of the sum of (a) and (b) accrued interest in the Gross Settlement Fund, which sum the Court finds to be fair and reasonable, and $161,857.39 in expenses. 2. In making this award of attorneys' fees and reimbursement of expenses to be paid from the Gross Settlement Fund, the Court has considered and found that: a. Class Counsel have achieved a significant settlement recovery of $15 million from the settlement with Defendants Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Deloitte & Touche LLP, James Copeland (collectively the "Deloitte Defendants"), Grant Thornton International, Grant Thornton International Limited, Grant Thornton LLP, Grant Thornton S.p.A. (collectively the "Grant Thornton Defendants") (together with the Deloitte Defendants, the "Auditor Defendants") (collectively, the "Settlements"); b. Over 20,370 Notices were mailed to potential Settlement Class Members stating that Class Counsel would seek fees in an amount not to exceed 18.5% of the Gross Settlement Fund and reimbursement of up to $200,000 in expenses, and no objections were filed by Class Members against the terms of the proposed Settlements or on the fees and expenses requested by Plaintiffs' Counsel as set forth in the Notice; c. Class Counsel have conducted the litigation and achieved the Settlements with skill, perseverance and diligent advocacy; d. The action involves complex factual and legal issues and was actively prosecuted over six years and, in the absence of a settlement, would involve further lengthy proceedings with uncertain resolution of the complex factual and legal issues; e. Had Plaintiffs' Counsel not achieved the Settlements there would remain a significant risk that plaintiffs and the Settlement Class may have recovered less or nothing from the Auditor Defendants; and f. The amount of attorneys' fees awarded and expenses reimbursed from the Settlement Fund are fair and reasonable and consistent with awards in similar cases. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 3/11/10) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 03/11/2010)
STIPULATION OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL. IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1), by and between the undersigned, the attorneys of record for all the parties to this action, being fully authorized to enter into this Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal, that all claims shall be dismissed with prejudice and without costs to either party as against the other. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 3/10/10) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-03805-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 03/11/2010)
STIPULATION OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL It is hereby stipulated and agreed by and between the parties and/or their respective counsel(s) that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice against the defendant(s) Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C. and without costs to either party pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Document filed by Hartford Life Insurance Company.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-03805-LAK(Bauchner, Joshua) (Entered: 03/09/2010)
NOTICE of Motion for an Award of Attorneys' Fees and Expenses in Connection with the Settlement of Claims Against the Delloitte Defendants and the Grant Thornton Defendants. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Attorneys' Fees and Expenses, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Declaration of Lisa M. Mezzetti, # 4 Errata 1_part A to Lisa M. Mezzetti Declaration, # 5 Exhibit 1_part B to Declaration of Lisa M. Mezzetti, # 6 Exhibit 1_part C to Declaration of Lisa M. Mezzetti, # 7 Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Lisa M. Mezzetti, # 8 Exhibit 3 to Declaration of Lisa M. Mezzetti, # 9 Declaration of Robert M. Roseman, # 10 Exhibit 1_2_3 to Declaration of Robert M. Roseman, # 11 Declaration of James J. Sabella, # 12 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of James J. Sabella, # 13 Exhibit 2_3 to Declaration of James J. Sabella, # 14 Certificate of Service)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Abramowitz, Andrew) (Entered: 02/26/2010)
DECLARATION of Aaron Waugh of Epiq Systems in Support re: (1101 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1824 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Settlement.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 02/26/2010)
DECLARATION of James J. Sabella, Lisa M. Mezzetti and Robert M. Roseman in Support re: (1101 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1824 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Settlement.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 02/26/2010)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (1101 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1824 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Settlement. Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Final Approval of the Settlement of Claims Against the Deloitte Defendants and the Grant Thornton Defendants. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 02/26/2010)
MOTION for Settlement Notice of Motion for Final Approval of the Settlement of Claims Against the Deloitte Defendants and the Grant Thornton Defendants. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A..Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 02/26/2010)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from James L. Bernard dated 2/23/10 re: we respectfully request that Your Honor so orders this letter, permitting us to proceed as planned with the filing of the ibriefs in DVD format. ENDORSEMENT: Granted. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 2/24/10) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 02/24/2010)
ORDER: The opinion dated 2/17/2010 is hereby corrected by substituting the attached pages 41 and 52 for the corresponding original pages. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 2/19/2010) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(tro) (Entered: 02/19/2010)
CLERK'S JUDGMENT That for the reasons stated in the Court's Opinion dated February 17, 2010, the action is dismissed. (Signed by J. Michael McMahon, clerk on 2/18/10) (Attachments: # 1 notice of right to appeal)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(ml) (Entered: 02/18/2010)
OPINION.#98563 For the reasons set forth in this opinion, the action is dismissed. These are my findings of fact and conclusions of law. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 2/17/10) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(rjm) Modified on 2/18/2010 (eef). (Entered: 02/17/2010)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from Linda T. Coberly dated 2/4/10 re: To avoid any uncertainty regarding the confidentiality of such materials-and any unnecessary litigation that may result therefrom-the parties agree that the entire in pari delicto ibrief should be filed in the vault and remain under seal. In this fashion, all the documents underlying the briefing on the in pari delicto issues will be made part of the record for purposes of appeal. Any discovery document that becomes part of the record in this manner but that was not marked as confidential under the Protective Order may then be used publicly in briefing and the joint appendix on appeal. In the interest of completeness, we also request that the ibrief relating to the Daubert motion-which was never ruled on by the Court-be filed and remain under seal. I am authorized to state that counsel for Grant Thornton International, Bank of America, Dr. Bondi, and Parmalat Capital Finance Limited all agree with this proposal. If you have any concerns regarding the foregoing or would like to discuss the matter further, we would be happy to appear at a conference or to address the issues further in writing. ENDORSEMENT: Approved, provided (1) counsel shall furnish another copy of the brief for filing. (2) The Court reserves the right to unseal any or all of these materials. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 2/8/10) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(db) (Entered: 02/08/2010)
NOTICE of Notice Of Filing Of Proof Of Mailing And Publication Of Notice. Document filed by Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A., Capital & Finance Asset Management, Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited. (Mezzetti, Lisa) (Entered: 12/17/2009)
ORDER CONCERNING PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS WITH THE DELOITTE DEFENDANTS AND THE GRANT THORNTON DEFENDANTS. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: A hearing (the Settlement Hearing) shall be held on 3/8/10, 2:30pm before the Honorable Lewis A. Kaplan in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY, 10007, Courtroom 12D... This Order resolves the motion for a preliminary order, No. 04 MD 1653, Docket No. 1812 and no. 04 Civ. 0030, Docket No. 1096... and as further set forth regarding the procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of this ORDER CONCERNING PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS WITH THE DELOITTE DEFENDANTS AND THE GRANT THORNTON DEFENDANTS. (Settlement (Hearing) Conference set for 3/8/2010 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 12D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Lewis A. Kaplan.) (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 11/24/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 11/24/2009)
DECLARATION of Scott D. Hakala, PH.D, CFA in Support re: (1096 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1812 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Settlement.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 11/20/2009)
DECLARATION of James J. Sabella, Esquire in Support re: (1096 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1812 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Settlement.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - 6 [Part 1], # 2 Exhibit 1 - 6 [Part 2])Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 11/20/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (1096 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1812 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Settlement. Lead Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Preliminary Order Concerning Settlement of Claims Against the Deloitte Defendants and the Grant Thornton Defendants. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 11/20/2009)
MOTION for Settlement Notice of Motion for Preliminary Order Concerning Settlement of Claims Against the Deloitte Defendants and the Grant Thornton Defendants. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A..Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 11/20/2009)
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - DECLARATION of Scott D. Hakala, PH.D, CFA in Support re: (1092 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1808 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Settlement.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) Modified on 11/20/2009 (jar). (Entered: 11/19/2009)
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (1092 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1808 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Settlement. Lead Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Preliminary Order Concerning Settlement of Claims Against the Deloitte Defendants and the Grant Thornton Defendants. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) Modified on 11/20/2009 (jar). (Entered: 11/19/2009)
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Settlement Notice of Motion for Preliminary Order Concerning Settlement of Claims Against the Deloitte Defendants and the Grant Thornton Defendants. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A..Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) Modified on 11/20/2009 (jar). (Entered: 11/19/2009)
NOTICE OF APPEAL from (652 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1804 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Judgment. Document filed by Enrico Bondi, as Extraordinary Commissioner of Parmalat Finanziaria S.p.A., Parmalat S.p.A., and other affiliated entitites, in extraordinary administration under the laws of Italy. Filing fee $ 455.00, receipt number E 704088. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(nd) (Entered: 10/21/2009)
AMENDMENT TO FINAL JUDGMENT that for the reasons stated in the Court's September 21, 2009 Opinion, there is no just reason for delay, and, accordingly, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 54(b), the complaint is dismissed as against Grant Thornton International and Grant Thornton LLP with prejudice, and final judgment is entered with respect to the two above mentioned defendants. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 10/15/09) (Attachments: # 1 notice of right to appeal)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(ml) (Entered: 10/17/2009)
NOTICE OF APPEAL from (1795 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 247 in 1:06-cv-00704-LAK) Clerk's Judgment, (245 in 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1792 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Memorandum & Opinion,. Document filed by Parmalat Capital Finance limited, Parmalat Capital Finance. Filing fee $ 455.00, receipt number E 702900. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK(nd) (Entered: 10/16/2009)
NOTICE OF APPEAL from (1795 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 208 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK) Clerk's Judgment, (1792 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 206 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK) Memorandum & Opinion, (207 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK, 1793 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Order,. Document filed by Parmalat Capital Finance limited, Parmalat Capital Finance limited. Filing fee $ 455.00, receipt number E 702901. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(nd) (Entered: 10/16/2009)
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT. IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between Dr. Enrico Bondi, as Extraordinary Commissioner of Parmalat Finanziaria S.p.A., Parmalat S.p.A. and other affiliated entities in Extraordinary Administration under the laws of Italy (collectively, "Parmalat"), and Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America National Trust & Saving' Association, Bank of America N.A.. Banc of America Securities, LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited. Bank of America International Ltd. and any and all other Bank of America related entities listed in Exhibit C (collectively "Bank of America"), that the claims of Dr. Bondi and Parmalat against Bank of America relating to any matter up to and including July 28, 2009 shall be, and hereby are, dismissed with prejudice, including without limitation all claims that have been asserted by Dr. Bondi and Parmalat against Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America National Trust & Saving' Association, Bank of America N.A.. Banc of America Securities, LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited and Bank of America International Ltd. in the action pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York captioned Dr. Enrico Bondi v. Bank of America Corporation. et al., 05 Civ. 04015 (LAK) which is consolidated for pretrial purposes with other civil cases under the caption In re Parmalat Securities Litigation, 04 MDL 1653 (LAK). Each party will bear its own fees and/or cost. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 10/8/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 10/09/2009)
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT. IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between Dr. Enrico Bondi, as Extraordinary Commissioner of Parmalat Finanziaria S.p.A., Parmalat S.p.A. and other affiliated entities in Extraordinary Administration under the laws of Italy (collectively, "Parmalat"), and Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America National Trust & Saving' Association, Bank of America N.A.. Banc of America Securities, LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited. Bank of America International Ltd. and any and all other Bank of America related entities listed in Exhibit C (collectively "Bank of America"), that the claims of Bank of America against Dr. Bondi and Parmalat relating to any matter up to and including July 28, 2009 shall be, and hereby are, dismissed with prejudice, including without limitation all counterclaims that have been asserted by Bank of America against Dr. Bondi and Parmalat in the action pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York captioned Dr. Enrico Bondi v. Bank of America Corporation. et al., 05 Civ. 04015 (LAK) which is consolidated for pretrial purposes with other civil cases under the caption In re Parma/at Securities Litigation, 04 MDL 1653 (LAK). Each party will bear its own fees and/or cost. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 10/8/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 10/09/2009)
STIPULATION OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL It is hereby stipulated and agreed by and between the parties and/or their respective counsel(s) that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice against the defendant(s) all plaintiffs pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 10/05/2009)
STIPULATION OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL It is hereby stipulated and agreed by and between the parties and/or their respective counsel(s) that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, With prejudice against the defendant(s) Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Banc of America Securites, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp. and Without costs to either party pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Document filed by Enrico Bondi, Enrico Bondi.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(Wit, Terry) (Entered: 10/05/2009)
POST TRIAL MEMORANDUM. Document filed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 09/29/2009)
CLERK'S JUDGMENT That for the reasons stated in the Court's Opinion dated September 18, 2009, defendants' motion for summary judgment dismissing the complaints is granted (Relates to 04 Civ. 9771, 06 Civ. 0704, and 06 Civ. 2991 only). (Signed by J. Michael McMahon, clerk on 9/23/09) (Attachments: # 1 notice of right to appeal)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(ml) (Entered: 09/23/2009)
ORDER. Bank of America's motion [04 MD 1653 DI 1790, 05 Civ. 4015 DI 415] is granted and the order previously entered on September 17, 2009 [04 MD 1653 DI 1787, 05 Civ. 4015 DI 413] is modified accordingly. granting (1790) Motion to Amend/Correct in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP; granting (415) Motion to Amend/Correct in case 1:05-cv-04015-LAK. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/22/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 09/23/2009)
ORDER: The parties shall show cause, on or before October 5, 2009, why all of the papers (including exhibits and transcripts) publicly filed in redacted form in support of or in opposition to the motion for summary judgment decided on September 18, 2009, should not now be filed in unredacted form. Any objections to filing unredacted documents shall specifically identify each document as to which such an objection is made and the basis for the objection. They shall be accompanied also by affidavits or declarations setting forth whatever evidentiary basis the objector has for its position. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/21/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(ae) (Entered: 09/21/2009)
OPINION (CORRECTED); Defendants' motion for summary judgment [04 MD 1653] docket item 1717; 04 Civ. 9771 docket item 632; 06 Civ. 2991] docket item 190; 06 Civ. 0704 docket item 231] dismissing the complaints is granted. The opinion dated 9/18/09 is vacated and this corrected opinion substituted for it. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/21/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(ae) (Entered: 09/21/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (415 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK) MOTION to Amend/Correct.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 09/18/2009)
MOTION to Amend/Correct Good Faith Determination, Bar Order and Final Judgment. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 09/18/2009)
ORDER. The motions listed on the attached schedule each have been docketed in the master docket, 04 MD 1653, and in some or all of the other cases referred to in the caption. They all are terminated on the bases indicated. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/18/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 09/18/2009)
OPINION; GRANTING re: (632 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1717 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 190 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK, 231 in 1:06-cv-00704-LAK) MOTION for Summary Judgment Dismissing the Complaints. filed by Bank of America Corporation, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securites, LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/18/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(ae) (Entered: 09/18/2009)
ORDER. It is hereby Ordered that: 1. The Court finds and determines that the Settlements made, and the releases being exchanged pursuant to the Settlements (the "Releases"), were given and received in good faith. 2. The Bank of America Releases, as defined in paragraph 5(a) below, are hereby discharged from any liability to any other person for contribution or indemnity (or any other claim where the injury to such other person is such other person's liability to the Parmalat Releasors, as defined in paragraph 5(b) below) that relates to, or is in any way based upon or arises from or is in any way connected with any Released Claim, as defined in paragraph 5(c) below. 3. All persons, including without limitation the Non-Settling Parties, as defined in paragraph 5(d) below, are hereby permanently barred, enjoined and restrained... and as further set forth in this order... There is no just reason for delaying the entry in the Bondi Action of final judgment as to BAC, BANA, BoA NTSA, BAS LLC, BASL and BAIL, and the Court hereby directs the Clerk to enter in the Bondi Action (05-4015 LAK) dismissing that action promptly upon the filing of a stipulation and order dismissing the Bondi Action as against BAC, BANA, BoA NTSA, BAS LLC, BASL and BAIL. The parties shall file that stipulation immediately upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in paragraph 11. This order shall take effect upon payment by Bank of America to Parmalat of the Consideration set forth in Paragraph 3(a)(1) of the Agreement, and the assignment of rights and claims set forth in Paragraph 8(g) of the Agreement. This order terminates 04md1653 DI #1764 and 05civ4015 DI #405. terminating (1764) Motion in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP; terminating (405) Motion in case 1:05-cv-04015-LAK. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/16/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(rjm) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/17/2009: # 2 corrected) (rjm). (Entered: 09/17/2009)
ORDER. The defendants' motion to preclude [04 MD 1653 DI 1770, 05 Civ. 9934 DI 296] is disposed of as indicated on the record in open court on September 14, 2009. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/15/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 09/15/2009)
NOTICE of of Food Holdings Limited and Dairy Holdings Limited's Regarding Witnesses to be Called at Trial. Document filed by Food Holdings Limited, Dairy Holdings Limited. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(Janvey, Richard) (Entered: 09/11/2009)
ORDER. With the trial of this action scheduled to commence in three days, defendant Bank of America has filed an in limine motion to raise a purported evidentiary issue the existence of which should have been apparent to it for months. The motion, moreover, goes principally to the question of what if any inferences ought to be drawn rather than to the question of admissibility. This is yet another example of the overpapering of this case. The motion [04MD 1653 docket item 1778, 05 Civ. 9934 docket item 305] is denied. The Court will deal with the question of admissibility, such as it is, at trial to the extent it is necessary to do so. denying (1778) Motion in Limine in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP; denying (305) Motion in Limine in case 1:05-cv-09934-LAK. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/11/09). Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 09/11/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: (296 in 1:05-cv-09934-LAK) MOTION to Preclude.. Document filed by Food Holdings Limited, Dairy Holdings Limited. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(Janvey, Richard) (Entered: 09/11/2009)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Motion to Preclude Adverse Inferences, Memorandum of Law in Support, Declarations in Support served on CM/ECF parties, and Plaintiffs Food Holdings Limited and Dairy Holdings Limited on 9/10/09. Document filed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 09/10/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (305 in 1:05-cv-09934-LAK) MOTION in Limine.. Document filed by Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 09/10/2009)
DECLARATION of Robert D. Keeling in Support re: (305 in 1:05-cv-09934-LAK) MOTION in Limine.. Document filed by Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 09/10/2009)
MOTION in Limine to Preclude Adverse Inferences. Document filed by Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 09/10/2009)
ORDER: Defendant BoA's application for permission to use high-speed wireless Internet access and a remote real-time transcript feed during the trial scheduled to begin on September 14, 2009 through Courtroom Connect is granted, provided, however, that all Internet access and transcript feed shall be accomplished without any wireless transmission or equipment and provided further that no equipment capable of wireless transmission shall be brought into the Courthouse. Further, the real-time transcript feed may be provided only to BoA's attorneys and assistants employed by them. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/9/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(db) Modified on 9/11/2009 (db). (Entered: 09/09/2009)
STIPULATION AND ORDER. IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and among the parties hereto, that the time for Lead Plaintiffs to serve their papers in opposition to the motion by Gnat Thornton and Grant Thornton LLP to limit the Statements that form the basis of Plaintiffs Claim is extended to and including 9/11/09; and it is further STIPULATED AND AGREED that the time for the Grant Thornton Defendants to serve their reply papers in support of said motion is extended to and including 9/18/09. Set Deadlines/Hearing as to (1761 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1088 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION in Limine To Limit The Statements That Form The Basis Of Plaintiffs' Claims., (1760 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1087 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION in Limine To Limit The Statements That Form The Basis Of Plaintiffs' Claims. :(Responses due by 9/11/2009, Replies due by 9/18/2009.) (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/8/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 09/09/2009)
JOINDER to join re: (1768 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 410 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK) Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion, (1764 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 405 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK) MOTION Good Faith Determination, Bar Order and Final Judgment.. Document filed by Enrico Bondi, Enrico Bondi.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(Wit, Terry) (Entered: 08/31/2009)
TRIAL BRIEF. Document filed by Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 08/31/2009)
WITNESS LIST. Document filed by Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 08/31/2009)
DECLARATION of Robert D. Keeling in Support re: (296 in 1:05-cv-09934-LAK) MOTION to Preclude.. Document filed by Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 08/31/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (296 in 1:05-cv-09934-LAK) MOTION to Preclude. or Limit Testimony of Plaintiffs' Designated Experts. Document filed by Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 08/31/2009)
MOTION to Preclude or Limit Testimony of Plaintiffs' Designated Experts. Document filed by Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 08/31/2009)
SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (405 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK) MOTION Good Faith Determination, Bar Order and Final Judgment.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securites, LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America International, Ltd., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 08/31/2009)
ORDER. In the circumstances, BoA and any other Interested party is invited to brief the question whether the Court may and should include a bar on indemnification claims in any bar order that may be entered. Any submissions shall be filed by August 31, 2009. re: (1764 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION Good Faith Determination, Bar Order and Final Judgment. filed by Banc of America Securities Limited, Banc of America Securites, LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp., Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 8/20/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 08/20/2009)
DECLARATION of Joseph B. Tompkins, Jr. in Support re: (405 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK) MOTION Good Faith Determination, Bar Order and Final Judgment.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securites, LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America International, Ltd., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit G)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 08/19/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (405 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK) MOTION Good Faith Determination, Bar Order and Final Judgment.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securites, LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America International, Ltd., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Attachment 1)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 08/19/2009)
MOTION Good Faith Determination, Bar Order and Final Judgment. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securites, LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America International, Ltd., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp..Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 08/19/2009)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from Joseph B. Tompkins and Peter E. Calamari dated 8/11/09 re: BoA and Dr. Bondi respectfully request that this Court extend the present stay of proceedings in the Bondi v. Bank of America action until further Order of this court or, in the alternative, until October 13,2009, to assist in the consummation of the parties' settlement. ENDORSEMENT: The Stay is Extended until 9/15/09. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 8/12/09) (db) (Entered: 08/17/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (1088 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION in Limine.. Document filed by Grant Thornton International, Grant Thornton LLP. (Attachments: # 1 Part 2)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Bernard, James) (Entered: 08/14/2009)
MOTION in Limine To Limit The Statements That Form The Basis Of Plaintiffs' Claims. Document filed by Grant Thornton International, Grant Thornton LLP.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Bernard, James) (Entered: 08/14/2009)
MOTION in Limine To Limit The Statements That Form The Basis Of Plaintiffs' Claims. Document filed by Grant Thornton International, Grant Thornton LLP.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 08/14/2009)
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (1076 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION in Limine.. Document filed by Grant Thornton International, Grant Thornton LLP. (Attachments: # 1 Part 2)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Bernard, James) (Entered: 07/30/2009)
REPLY to Response to Motion re: (1076 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION in Limine. : Declaration Of James L. Bernard In Support Of Grant Thornton International's And Grant Thornton LLP's Reply In Further Support Of The Motion To Exclude Expert Testimony Of Scott D.Hakala (Redacted Version). Document filed by Grant Thornton International, Grant Thornton LLP. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit O, # 2 Exhibit P, # 3 Exhibit Q)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Bernard, James) (Entered: 07/30/2009)
ORDER. The joint motion for a stay [04 MD 1653 (LAK) DI 1754,05 Civ. 4015 (LAK) Dl 402] is granted to the extent that Bank of America's motions for summary judgment dismissing the complaint and to preclude certain testimony is granted to the extent that proceedings on those motions are stayed to and including August 14,2009 or further order of the Court, whichever first occurs. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 7/2/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 07/29/2009)
JOINT MOTION to Stay. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Banc of America Securites, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp..Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 07/28/2009)
ORDER. The Court will hear oral argument on defendants' motion for summary judgment on the grounds of in pari delicto on July 23, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. (Oral Argument set for 7/23/2009 at 02:30 PM before Judge Lewis A. Kaplan.) (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 7/2/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 07/02/2009)
DECLARATION of Jeremy Walton in Support re: (190 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK) MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Certificate of Service)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/30/2009)
DECLARATION of AVV. ERNESTO GREGORIO VALENTI in Support re: (190 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK) MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Certificate of Service)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/30/2009)
DECLARATION of Jeremy Walton in Support re: (190 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK) MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D part 1, # 5 Exhibit D part 2, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Certificate of Service)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/30/2009)
DECLARATION of Mark P. Guerrera in Support re: (190 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK) MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/30/2009)
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (190 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK) MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/30/2009)
Attachment 1 Certificate of Service)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/30/2009
PRETRIAL ORDER. Regarding the procedures to be followed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16, that shall govern the handling of this Pretrial Order, and as further set forth. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 6/17/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 06/30/2009)
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. (McLaughlin, Daniel) Modified on 9/2/2009 (lb). (Entered: 06/29/2009)
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - DECLARATION of Jeremy Walton in Support re: 1717 MOTION for Summary Judgment On the Grounds of IN PARI DELICTO.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(McLaughlin, Daniel) Modified on 9/2/2009 (lb). (Entered: 06/29/2009)
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - DECLARATION of Avv. Ernesto Gregorio Valenti in Support re: 1717 MOTION for Summary Judgment On the Grounds of IN PARI DELICTO.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(McLaughlin, Daniel) Modified on 9/2/2009 (lb). (Entered: 06/29/2009)
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - DECLARATION of Jeremy Walton in Support re: 1717 MOTION for Summary Judgment On the Grounds of IN PARI DELICTO.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D part 1, # 5 Exhibit D part 2, # 6 Exhibit E)(McLaughlin, Daniel) Modified on 9/2/2009 (lb). (Entered: 06/29/2009)
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - DECLARATION of Mark P. Guerrera in Support re: 1717 MOTION for Summary Judgment On the Grounds of IN PARI DELICTO.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. (McLaughlin, Daniel) Modified on 9/2/2009 (lb). (Entered: 06/29/2009)
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 1717 MOTION for Summary Judgment On the Grounds of IN PARI DELICTO.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. (McLaughlin, Daniel) Modified on 9/2/2009 (lb). (Entered: 06/29/2009)
STIPULATION AND ORDER MODIFYING BRIEFING SCHEDULE ON MOTION TO EXCLUDE TESTIMONY OF SCOTT D. HAKALA. It is hereby AGREED that: Plaintiffs shall file their Opposition to the Motion on or before July 13, 2009, and serve it so as to be received in hand by July 13, 2009; Defendants shall file their Reply in further support of their Motion on or before August 3, 2009, and serve it so as to be received in hand by August 3, 2009. Set Deadlines/Hearing as to (1723 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1076 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION in Limine To Exclude Expert Testimony Of Scott D. Hakala.(Responses due by 7/13/2009, Replies due by 8/3/2009.) (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 6/25/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 06/26/2009)
JOINT MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: (632 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 389 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1717 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 190 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK, 231 in 1:06-cv-00704-LAK) MOTION for Summary Judgment. On Grounds of in Pari Delicto. Document filed by Enrico Bondi, Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited, Parmalat Capital Finance, Parmalat Capital Finance limited. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Wit, Terry) (Entered: 06/22/2009)
DECLARATION of Robert Keeling in Support re: 1712 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Testimony of Stefania Chiaruttini, Oliver Galea,Roberto Megna, and Franco Largo.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. (McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/22/2009)
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 1712 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Testimony of Stefania Chiaruttini, Oliver Galea,Roberto Megna, and Franco Largo.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/22/2009)
ORDER Grant Thornton International Ltd.'s motion to dismiss [04 MD 1653 docket item 1702, 04 Civ. 9771 docket item 626, 04 Civ. 0030 docket item 1067, 06 Civ. 2991 docket item 189] is granted, substantially for the reasons stated in Grant Thornton International Ltd.'s memorandum of law. SO ORDERED. Motions terminated: (1702 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 626 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 189 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK, 1067 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Dismiss The Supplement / Amendment To Third Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint, Amendment To Dr.Enrico Bondi's First Amended Complaint Adding Allegations Relating To Grant Thornton International Ltd, And PCFL's First Am filed by Grant Thornton International Ltd. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 6/17/2009) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(jmi) (Entered: 06/18/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (1076 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION in Limine.. Document filed by Grant Thornton LLP, Grant Thornton International. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Bernard, James) (Entered: 06/15/2009)
PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS. Document filed by Grant Thornton LLP, Grant Thornton International Ltd, Grant Thornton International.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Coberly, Linda) (Entered: 06/15/2009)
SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault.(jri) (Entered: 06/15/2009)
1724
Filed: 6/15/2009, Entered: None
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: (384 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK) MOTION in Limine. Plaintiffs' Joint Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendants' Motion in Limine to Exclude Testimony of Chiaruttini, Galea, Megna, and Lagro. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A., Enrico Bondi, Enrico Bondi. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(Wit, Terry) (Entered: 06/15/2009)
MOTION in Limine To Exclude Expert Testimony Of Scott D. Hakala. Document filed by Grant Thornton LLP, Grant Thornton International.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Bernard, James) (Entered: 06/15/2009)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Notice of Motion for Summary Judgment, Memo of Law in Support of motion and Declarations of Mark P. Guerrera and Michele Tagliaferri served on All Parties on June 1, 2009. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/01/2009)
DECLARATION of Michele Tagliaferri in Support re: (632 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 389 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1717 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 190 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK, 231 in 1:06-cv-00704-LAK) MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Banc of America Securites, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exihibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/01/2009)
DECLARATION of Mark P. Guerrera in Support re: (632 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 389 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1717 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 190 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK, 231 in 1:06-cv-00704-LAK) MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Banc of America Securites, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/01/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (632 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 389 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1717 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 190 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK, 231 in 1:06-cv-00704-LAK) MOTION for Summary Judgment. on The Grounds of In Pari Delicto. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Banc of America Securites, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/01/2009)
1717
Filed: 6/1/2009, Entered: None
Motion for Summary Judgment
MOTION for Summary Judgment On the Grounds of IN PARI DELICTO. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Banc of America Securites, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Grant Thornton. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) Modified on 6/8/2009 (rjm). (Entered: 06/01/2009)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Notice of Motion in Limine, Memorandum in Support of Motion in Limine, and Declarations of Robert D. Keeling and Ernesto Gregorio served on All Parties on June 1, 2009. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/01/2009)
DECLARATION of Ernesto Gregorio Valenti in Support re: (627 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 384 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1712 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1071 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION in Limine.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Banc of America Securites, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EXhibit A to Valenti Decl.,, # 2 Exhibit EXhibit Bto Valenti Decl.,)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/01/2009)
DECLARATION of Robert D. Keeling in Support re: (627 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 384 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1712 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1071 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION in Limine.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Banc of America Securites, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/01/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (627 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 384 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1712 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1071 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION in Limine. Part 1 and 2 of ZMemorandum of law. Document filed by Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America N.A. USA, Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securites, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Part 2 of Memorandum)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/01/2009)
MOTION in Limine to Exclude Testimony of Stefania Chiaruttini, Oliver Galea,Roberto Megna, and Franco Largo. Document filed by Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America N.A. USA, Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America International, Ltd., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securites, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp..Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/01/2009)
STIPULATION AND ORDER DISMISSING GRANT THORNTON INTERNATIONAL'S AND GRANT THORNTON LLP'S THIRD-PARTY COMPLAINTS FOR CONTRIBUTION. It is hereby stipulated and agreed by and between the undersigned that GTl's and GT-US's Third-Party Complaints for Contribution against Parmalat S.p.A. and Dr. Bondi, as Extraordinary Commissioner of Parmalat Finanziaria S.p.A., Parmalat S.p.A., and other affiliated entities under Extraordinary Administration, shall be and are hereby dismissed with prejudice. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 5/18/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 05/19/2009)
STIPULATION OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL It is hereby stipulated and agreed by and between the parties and/or their respective counsel(s) that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, against the defendant(s) Parmalat S.p.A., Enrico Bondi, Parmalat S.p.A.(Parmalat S.p.A.), Enrico Bondi(Extraordinary Commissioner of Parmalat Finanziaria S.p.A., Parmalat S.p.A., and other affiliated entitites, in extraordinary administration under the laws of Italy) pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Document filed by Grant Thornton International, Grant Thornton LLP.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Wit, Terry) (Entered: 05/13/2009)
AMENDMENT TO DR. ENRICO BONDI'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT ADDING ALLEGATIONS RELATING TO GRANT THORNTON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED against Grant Thornton LLP, Deloitte & Touche USA, LLP, Deloitte & Touche L.L.P., Grant Thornton International Ltd, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Deloitte & Touche S.p.A., Grant Thornton International, Grant Thornton S.p.A. Document filed by Enrico Bondi. Jury Trial Demanded. Entered as Doc. No. 625 in Case No. 04-9771.(rjm) (Entered: 05/13/2009)
MOTION to Dismiss The Supplement / Amendment To Third Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint, Amendment To Dr.Enrico Bondi's First Amended Complaint Adding Allegations Relating To Grant Thornton International Ltd, And PCFL's First Amendment To Complaint. Document filed by Grant Thornton International Ltd.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 05/11/2009)
ORDER. Accordingly, Dr. Bondi's motion to dismiss the GT spoliation counterclaims [04MD 1653 docket item 1284, 04 Civ. 9771 docket item 529] is granted on the ground that the counterclaims fail to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. This ruling does not determine whether or to what extent (1) evidence of the alleged spoliation would be admissible in evidence. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 5/4/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 05/04/2009)
LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from James L. Bernard dated 4/24/09 re: Pursuant to Your Honor's 4/23/09 Order, we write to inform the Court that we will accept service, on behalf of GTI Ltd., of any amendments to Plaintiffs' complaints, reserving all objections and defenses to the same. Document filed by Grant Thornton International. (rjm) (Entered: 05/01/2009)
ORDER. The Court made the following rulings at the status conference held this date: 1. With respect to the class action: a. Trial shall commence on October 13, 2009. b. The joint pretrial order and requests to charge shall be filed on or before June 15, 2009. 2. A joint in limine motion with respect to the proposed testimony of witnesses Chiaruttini, Galea, Legro and Mega in all cases in which they may be called shall be filed on or before June 1, 2009. Joint answering papers shall be filed on or before June 15, 2009. A joint reply brief may be filed on or before June 22, 2009. Principal briefs shall not exceed 25 pages. The reply brief shall not exceed 12 pages. 3. Leave to amend complaints to join GTI Ltd. as a defendant is granted, conditioned upon the filing of amendments to the complaints on or before May 1, 2009. Counsel for GTI Ltd. shall advise the Court and plaintiffs' counsel on or before April 24, 2009 whether it will accept service on behalf of GTI Ltd. Any motion by GTI Ltd. to dismiss shall be filed jointly in all cases in which it is added and shall be filed on or before May 11, 2009. Answering and reply papers shall be filed on or before May 20, 2009, and May 27, 2009, respectively. Principal briefs shall not exceed 15 pages. The reply brief shall not exceed 7 pages. 4. The parties to the Food Holdings - Dairy Holdings case having waived trial by jury, trial of that case shall commence on September 14, 2009. The Court has allotted one week for the completion of that trial. The direct testimony of plaintiffs' and defendants' witnesses and their premarked exhibits shall be served and provided to the Court, on or before August 3 and August 17, 2009, respectively. Trial briefs and designation by each side of its adversaries' witnesses whom it wishes to have produced for cross-examination shall be served and filed on or before August 31, 2009. 5. The Bank of America and Grant Thornton motion may file a joint motion for summary judgment based on the in pari delicto doctrine on or before June 1, 2009. Answering and reply papers shall be filed on or before June 22 and June 29, respectively. Principal briefs shall not exceed 40 pages. The reply brief shall not exceed 20 pages. ( Motions due by 6/1/2009., Replies due by 6/29/2009., Responses due by 6/22/2009, Ready for Trial by 10/13/2009.) (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 4/23/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 04/23/2009)
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alan Mark Vinegrad on behalf of Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Vinegrad, Alan) (Entered: 04/21/2009)
ORDER granting (1064) Motion for Michael Foradas and John Hartmann to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP; granting (1692) Motion for Michael Foradas and John Hartmann to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 4/21/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 04/21/2009)
MOTION for Michael Foradas and John Hartmann to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Document filed by Deloitte & Touche LLP, Deloitte & Touche L.L.P..Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(jmi) (Entered: 04/17/2009)
ORDER The Court will hold a status and scheduling conference in these matters on April 23, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. The parties shall be prepared to discuss, among other issues, the fixing of trial dates in those cases that will be tried in this district and target dates for the remand of other cases to the transferor districts. The parties shall file joint status reports no later than April 20, 2009 as follows: (a) The consolidated class actions; (b) The Bondi cases; (e) Any other remaining cases. SO ORDERED. ( Status Report due by 4/20/2009, Status and Scheduling Conference set for 4/23/2009 at 10:00 AM before Judge Lewis A. Kaplan.) (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 4/6/2009) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(jmi) (Entered: 04/07/2009)
MEMO ENDORSEMENT ORDER on NOTICE OF MOTION TO ADMIT COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE granting (1059) Motion for Philip S. Beck, Chris Landgraff, Brian P. O'Donoghue to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP; granting (1688) Motion for Philip S. Beck, Chris Landgraff, Brian P. O'Donoghue to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 3/25/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 03/26/2009)
NOTICE OF MOTION for Chris Landgraff, Philip S. Beck and Brian P. O'Donoghue to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Document filed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, James E. Copeland, Jr. Entered in 04-0030 as Doc. No. 1059.(rjm) (Entered: 03/20/2009)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from James J. Sabella dated 3/9/09 re: We respectfully request that we have until the end of this week, i.e., March 13, to provide the joint letter from Lead Plaintiffs and the Auditor Defendants within a week concerning scheduling what remains to be done, Daubert motions, etc., to the Court. ENDORSEMENT: Granted. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 3/10/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 03/11/2009)
FINAL JUDGMENT AND ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL concerning class action settlement with defendant Parmalat S.p.A. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 3/02/09) (Attachments: # 1 notice of right to appeal)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(ml) (Entered: 03/04/2009)
MEMORANDUM OPINION (Corrected)# 97153... In all the circumstances, the motion to certify questions to the Court of Appeals [04MD 1653 docket item 1670, 04 Civ. 0030 docket item 1041] is denied... and as further set forth. (initial Memorandum Opinion Doc. No. 1683). (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 3/2/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) Modified on 3/3/2009 (jab). (Entered: 03/03/2009)
ORDER granting (1019) Motion for Attorney Fees in case 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP; granting (1647) Motion for Attorney Fees in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP. Plaintiffs' Co-Lead Counsel are hearby awarded attorneys' fees in the amount of 18.5% of $50 million plus accrued interest and 18.5 of the Parmalat shares in the Gross Settlement Fund, which sum the Court finds to be fair and reaonabl,a nd $4,134,480.95 in expenses. The Clerk shall ensure that this motion is terminated on all relevant docket sheets. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 3/2/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(cd) (Entered: 03/02/2009)
MEMORANDUM OPINION:# 97154 denying in all the circumstances re: (1670 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1041 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to certify questions to the Court of Appeals, filed by Deloitte & Touche LLP, Deloitte & Touche L.L.P., James E. Copeland, Jr, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 3/2/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(cd) Modified on 3/3/2009 (jab). Modified on 3/26/2009 (ae). (Entered: 03/02/2009)
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (1041 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Leave to Appeal /Reply Memorandum of Law of Defendants Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Deloitte & Touche LLP and James E. Copeland in Support of Their Motion for an Order Permitting Interlocutory Appeal. Document filed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Deloitte & Touche LLP, James E. Copeland, Jr, Deloitte & Touche L.L.P.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Dell, Michael) (Entered: 02/26/2009)
MEMORANDUM OPINION #97134 re: (983 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1585 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Summary Judgment. filed by Grant Thornton LLP, Grant Thornton International. For the foregoing reasons, defendants motion for summary judgment dismissing the complaints [04 Civ. 0030 docket item 983; 04 MD 1653 docket item 1585; 04 Civ. 9771 docket item 613; 06 Civ. 2991 docket item 183] is denied. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 2/25/2009) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(jmi) Modified on 2/27/2009 (mro). (Entered: 02/26/2009)
MEMORANDUM OPINION #97119: In light of all the evidence, considered together, a reasonable jury could conclude that it is more likely than not that DT-US controlled DTT. DT-USs motion for reconsideration[04MD1653 docket item 1672, 04 Civ. 0030 docket item 1043] is denied. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 2/23/2009) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(jmi) Modified on 2/25/2009 (mro). (Entered: 02/24/2009)
DECLARATION of Lisa M. Mezzetti re: (1019 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Attorney Fees. Additional Declaration of Lisa M. Mezzetti in Support of Joint Petition for an Award of Attorneys' Fees and Reimbursement of Litigation Expenses. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 02/20/2009)
AFFIDAVIT of Aaron Waugh of EPIQ Systems re: (1016 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1016 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve Settlement with Defendant Parmalat SpA. MOTION for Settlement. Affidavit of Aaron Waugh of EPIQ Systems on Additional Partial Settlement Administration Processes. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 02/20/2009)
DECLARATION of James J. Sabella re: (1016 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1016 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve Settlement with Defendant Parmalat SpA. MOTION for Settlement., (1047 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) Memorandum of Law,, Supplemental Declaration of James J. Sabella Regarding the Proposed Plan of Allocation for the Settlement Proceeds. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - 9)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 02/20/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW re: (1016 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1016 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve Settlement with Defendant Parmalat SpA. MOTION for Settlement. Lead Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law (1) Regarding the Proposed Plan of Allocation for the Settlement Proceeds and (2) In Response to Recently Received Objections. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 02/20/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: (1670 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1041 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Leave to Appeal Lead Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to the Deloitte Defendants' Motion for an Order Permitting an Interlocutory Appeal Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1292(b). Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 02/19/2009)
NOTICE of Filing of Addendum to the Objection of Mr. Franco Monzino, individually and on behalf of Fondazione Italo Monzino, ADUC and others (as per previously filed Objections). Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A., Capital & Finance Asset Management. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Mezzetti, Lisa) (Entered: 02/12/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (1670 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1041 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Leave to Appeal. Document filed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Deloitte & Touche LLP, James E. Copeland, Jr, Deloitte & Touche L.L.P.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Dell, Michael) (Entered: 02/11/2009)
MEMORANDUM OPINION # 97011. For the foregoing reasons, the Deloitte defendants motion for summary judgment [04 Civ. 0030 docket item 984; 04 MD 1653 docket item 1586] is denied, and as further set forth. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 1/27/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) Modified on 2/2/2009 (rjm). (Entered: 01/28/2009)
ORDER CONCERNING RE-TRANSLATED DOCUMENTS FOR SETTLEMENT WITH DEFENDANT PARMALAT S.p.A.: Regarding the schedule that Lead Plaintiffs must follow when mailing the Re-Translated Documents for Settlement with defendant Parmalat S.p.A. as further set forth in said Order. ORDERED that a hearing shall be held on 3/2/09 at 2:00 p.m. before the Honorable Lewis A. Kaplan in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY, 10007, the purpose of which will be to determine whether the proposed Settlement on the terms and conditions provided for in the Stipulation, and the proposed Plan of Allocation, are fair, reasonable and adequate to the Class and should be approved by the Court; whether the Judgment as provided in the Stipulation should be entered herein; and whether Co-Lead Counsel's application for attorneys' fees and expenses should be granted. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 12/8/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(db) (Entered: 12/08/2008)
ORDER: For reasons further set forth in said Order, Plaintiffs' Motion [04MD1653 docket item 1640] is denied. ORDER denying (1012) Motion to Amend/Correct in case 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP; denying (1640) Motion to Amend/Correct in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 11/3/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(db) (Entered: 11/03/2008)
ORDER ENDORSEMENT ON NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE that William V. Reiss withdraws his appearance as counsel in the above matter due to the fact that he is no longer affiliated with the law firm of Latham & Watkins LLP. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 10/21/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 10/23/2008)
DECLARATION of James J. Sabella (SUPPLEMENTAL) in Support re: (1016 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1016 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve Settlement with Defendant Parmalat SpA. MOTION for Settlement.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - 5, # 2 Exhibit 6, # 3 Exhibit 7, # 4 Exhibit 8 - 13)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 10/13/2008)
MANDATE of USCA (Certified Copy) as to (921 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1439 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Notice of Appeal, filed by Parmalat S.p.A., Enrico Bondi USCA Case Number 07-2949-cv. Ordered, Adjudged and Decreed that the judgment of the District Court is AFFIRMED in accordance with the opinion of this court. Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA. Issued As Mandate: 9/25/2008. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(nd) (Entered: 10/06/2008)
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (1640 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1012 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Amend/Correct (1011 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1639 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Memorandum & Opinion,,, Notice of Motion to Amend the Court's Memorandum Opinion and Order Regarding Class Certification. MOTION to Amend/Correct (1011 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1639 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Memorandum & Opinion,,, Notice of Motion to Amend the Court's Memorandum Opinion and Order Regarding Class Certification. Lead Plaintiffs' Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Amend the Court's Memorandum Opinion and Order Regarding Class Certification. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 09/26/2008)
DECLARATION of Robert M. Roseman in Support re: (1016 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1016 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve Settlement with Defendant Parmalat SpA. MOTION for Settlement.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Part 1, # 2 Exhibit A, Part 2, # 3 Exhibit A, Part 3, # 4 Exhibit A, Part 4, # 5 Exhibit A, Part 5, # 6 Exhibit A, Part 6, # 7 Exhibit A, Part 7, # 8 Exhibit B, # 9 Certificate of Service)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Abramowitz, Andrew) (Entered: 09/22/2008)
JOINDER to join re: (1656 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1027 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion,,,. Document filed by Grant Thornton International.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Bernard, James) (Entered: 09/19/2008)
JOINDER to join re: (1656 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion,,, by Defendants Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Deloitte & Touche LLP and James E Copeland, opposing Lead Plaintiffs Motion to Amend the Court's Memorandum Opinion and Order Regarding Class Certification. Document filed by Grant Thornton LLP.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Braun, Bruce) (Entered: 09/19/2008)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: (1640 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1012 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Amend/Correct (1011 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1639 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Memorandum & Opinion,,, Notice of Motion to Amend the Court's Memorandum Opinion and Order Regarding Class Certification. MOTION to Amend/Correct (1011 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1639 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Memorandum & Opinion,,, Notice of Motion to Amend the Court's Memorandum Opinion and Order Regarding Class Certification. (Redacted Version). Document filed by Deloitte & Touche L.L.P., Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, James E. Copeland, Jr. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Grossman, Brooke) (Entered: 09/19/2008)
NOTICE of Change of Firm Name. Document filed by Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A., Capital & Finance Asset Management. (Roseman, Robert) (Entered: 09/19/2008)
DECLARATION of Robert M. Roseman, James J. Sabella and Lisa M. Mezzetti in Support re: (1019 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Attorney Fees.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Roseman, Robert) (Entered: 09/18/2008)
DECLARATION of Lead Plaintiffs in Support re: (1019 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Attorney Fees.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Roseman, Robert) (Entered: 09/18/2008)
DECLARATION of Lisa M. Mezzetti in Support re: (1019 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Attorney Fees.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, Part 1, # 2 Exhibit 1, Part 2, # 3 Exhibit 1, Part 3, # 4 Exhibit 2 and 3)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Roseman, Robert) (Entered: 09/18/2008)
DECLARATION of James J. Sabella in Support re: (1019 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Attorney Fees.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Roseman, Robert) (Entered: 09/18/2008)
DECLARATION of Robert M. Roseman in Support re: (1019 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Attorney Fees.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Roseman, Robert) (Entered: 09/18/2008)
DECLARATION of Robert M. Roseman in Support re: (1019 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Attorney Fees.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Part 2)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Roseman, Robert) (Entered: 09/18/2008)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (1019 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Attorney Fees.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Roseman, Robert) (Entered: 09/18/2008)
MOTION for Attorney Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Roseman, Robert) (Entered: 09/18/2008)
AFFIDAVIT of Michael Evans of EPIQ Systems in Support re: (1016 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1016 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve Settlement with Defendant Parmalat SpA. MOTION for Settlement.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Roseman, Robert) (Entered: 09/18/2008)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (1016 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1016 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve Settlement with Defendant Parmalat SpA. MOTION for Settlement.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Part 1, # 2 Exhibit A, Part 2)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Roseman, Robert) (Entered: 09/18/2008)
MOTION to Approve Settlement with Defendant Parmalat SpA., MOTION for Settlement. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Roseman, Robert) (Entered: 09/18/2008)
Objection /Limited Objection of Defendants Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Deloitte & Touche LLP and James E. Copeland to Proposed Settlement Between Lead Plaintiffs and Defendant Parmalat S.p.A.. Document filed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Deloitte & Touche LLP, James E. Copeland, Jr, Deloitte & Touche L.L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Dell, Michael) (Entered: 09/15/2008)
Objection : Limited Objection Of Defendants Grant Thornton International And Grant Thornton LLP To Proposed Settlement Between Lead Plaintiffs And Defendant Parmalat S.P.A.. Document filed by Grant Thornton International, Grant Thornton LLP. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Bernard, James) (Entered: 09/15/2008)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (1012 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Amend/Correct (1011 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1639 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Memorandum & Opinion,,,. MOTION to Amend/Correct (1011 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1639 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Memorandum & Opinion,,,. Lead Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Amend the Court's Memorandum Opinion and Order Regarding Class Certification. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 09/05/2008)
MOTION to Amend/Correct (1011 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1639 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Memorandum & Opinion,,, Notice of Motion to Amend the Court's Memorandum Opinion and Order Regarding Class Certification. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A..Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 09/05/2008)
MEMORANDUM OPINION #96408: For the foregoing reasons, plaintiffs' motion [04 MD 1653, docket item 679; 04 Civ. 0030, docket item 575] is granted to the extent indicated above and denied in all other respects. This ruling is without prejudice to (1) the pending application to approve a settlement with New Parmalat on behalf of a broader class and (2) a renewed motion to expand the class to include foreign purchasers, as indicated above. Re: (679 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Certify Class Lead Plaintiffs Notice of Renewed Motion for Class Certification, filed by Solotrat, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A., Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 8/20/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rw) Modified on 8/22/2008 (rw). (Entered: 08/21/2008)
RULE 54(b)CLERK'S JUDGMENT That for the reasons stated in the Court's Memorandum and Order dated August 7, 2008, there is no just reason for delay, pursuant Fed. R. Civ. P. 54(b), Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., and Banc of America Securities Limited, Citigroup Inc., Citibank, N.A., Eureka Securitisation plc, and Pavia e Ansaldos motion for summary judgment dismissing the Third Amended Class Action Complaint as against them is granted. (Signed by J. Michael McMahon, clerk on 8/12/08) (Attachments: # 1 notice of right to appeal)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(ml) (Entered: 08/12/2008)
ORDER that the memorandum and order dated 8/7/08, is corrected by substituting the attached pages 2 and 3 for the originals. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 8/12/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 08/12/2008)
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting 1579 Motion for Summary Judgment. For the foregoing reasons, Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities Limited, Citigroup Inc., Citibank, N.A. Eureka Securitisation plc, and Pavia e Ansaldos motion for summary judgment dismissing the Third Amended Class Action Complaint as against them [04MD 1653, docket item 1579; 04 cv 0030 docket item 982] is granted. As this ruling disposes of all claims against these defendants and there is no just reason for delay, the Clerk is directed, pursuant to Fed. R.Civ. P. 54(b), to enter final judgment with respect to these defendants.. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 8/7/08) (djc) (Entered: 08/11/2008)
ORDER in case 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP; denying (1489) Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP without prejudice to renewal in the event the Court's action with respect to the proposed settlement does not moot the issue. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 7/31/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 07/31/2008)
AFFIDAVIT of Michael Evans of EPIQ Systems re: (1629 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Order,,,, Affidavit of Michael Evans of EPIQ Systems on Commencement of Partial Settlement Notice Program. Document filed by Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A., Capital & Finance Asset Management, Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 07/17/2008)
DECLARATION of PAUL A. GOMPERS in Opposition re: (575 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 679 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Certify Class Lead Plaintiffs Notice of Renewed Motion for Class Certification.. Document filed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Deloitte & Touche LLP, James E. Copeland, Jr, Deloitte & Touche L.L.P.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Katz, Sharon) (Entered: 07/15/2008)
ORDER CONCERNING PROPOSEE SETTLEMENT WITH DEFENDANT PARMALAT S.p.A. For purposes of the Settlement of this Action as against the Settling Defendant (and only for such purposes, and without an adjudication of the merits), the court preliminarily finds that the requirements of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the United States Constitution, the Rules of th court and any other applicable law have been met as to the Settlement Class described in the paragraphs above as set forth therein. A hearng shall be held on September 24, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. before the Honorable Lewis A. Kaplan in the USDC for the SDNY. Not later than July 10, 2008 co-Lead Counsel (through the Claims Administrator) shal commence the notice plan, involving mailing of a copy of the Notice...; Not later than July 17, 2008, Co-Lead COunsel shall serve on the Settling Defendants' counsel and file with the court proof, by affidavits or declaration, of such mailing an duplication. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 7/2/08) (djc) (Entered: 07/02/2008)
JOINT STIPULATION AS TO RULE 56.1 STATEMENTS AND SUMMARY JUDGMENT OUTLINES... The purpose of this Stipulation is to establish a schedule for the parties to serve upon each other, and submit to the Court, Rule 56.1 statements and summary judgment outlines. The parties have consulted and agreed to the following schedule for the exchange and submission of Rule 56.1 statements and summary judgment outlines, subject to the Court's approval: Exchange with Opposing Counsel Initial Rule 56.1 Statements and Summary Judgment Outlines: 7/16/08. Responses to Opposing Counsel Regarding Initial Rule 56.1 Statements and Summary Judgment Outlines: 8/18/08. Submissions to the Court of Finalized Rule 56.1 Statements and Summary Judgment Outlines: 9/19/08... The parties will attempt in good faith to conform the schedule in Paragraph 3 above to any briefing schedule that may be set for dispositive motions in the following matters, 06-1769, 06-1768, 06-4453, 06-4449, 06-3805... and as further set forth. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 6/12/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:07-cv-03790-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 06/16/2008)
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (995 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve Preliminary Order Concerning Settlement with Defendant Parmalat S.p.A.. Lead Plaintiffs' Reply Memorandum of Law (REDACTED) in Support of Motion for Preliminary Order Concerning Settlement with Defendant Parmalat S.p.A.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 06/10/2008)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: (995 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve Preliminary Order Concerning Settlement with Defendant Parmalat S.p.A.., (1616 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve Preliminary Order Concerning Settlement with Defendant Parmalat S.p.A.. /Memorandum of Law of Defendants Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and James E. Copeland, in Response to Lead Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Order Concerning Settlement with Defendant Parmalat S.p.A. Document filed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Deloitte & Touche LLP, James E. Copeland, Jr, Deloitte & Touche L.L.P.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Dell, Michael) (Entered: 06/06/2008)
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - (SEE DOCUMENT # 1624) - MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: (995 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve Preliminary Order Concerning Settlement with Defendant Parmalat S.p.A.., (1616 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve Preliminary Order Concerning Settlement with Defendant Parmalat S.p.A.. /Memorandum of Law of Defendants Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and James E. Copeland, in Response to Lead Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Order Concerning Settlement with Defendant Parmalat S.p.A.. Document filed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Deloitte & Touche LLP, James E. Copeland, Jr, Ezio Argano. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Dell, Michael) Modified on 6/17/2008 (gf). (Entered: 06/05/2008)
DECLARATION of Daniel A. McLaughlin in Opposition re: (995 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve Preliminary Order Concerning Settlement with Defendant Parmalat S.p.A... Document filed by Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/05/2008)
RESPONSE in Opposition re: (995 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve Preliminary Order Concerning Settlement with Defendant Parmalat S.p.A... Document filed by Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/05/2008)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Patryk J. Chudy on behalf of Deloitte & Touche S.p.A., Deloitte & Touche S.p.A., Deloitte & Touche, SpA. New Address: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP, 666 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, US 10103, (212) 506-5000. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Chudy, Patryk) (Entered: 06/05/2008)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Richard A. Martin on behalf of Deloitte & Touche S.p.A., Deloitte & Touche S.p.A., Deloitte & Touche, SpA. New Address: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LL{, 666 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, USA 10103, 212 506 5000. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Martin, Richard) (Entered: 05/23/2008)
DECLARATION of Robert M. Roseman in Support re: 1616 MOTION to Approve Preliminary Order Concerning Settlement with Defendant Parmalat S.p.A... Document filed by Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A., Capital & Finance Asset Management, Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Part 1, # 2 Exhibit A, Part 2, # 3 Exhibit A, Part 3, # 4 Exhibit A, Part 4, # 5 Exhibit A, Part 5, # 6 Exhibit B, # 7 Exhibit C)(Roseman, Robert) (Entered: 05/21/2008)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 1616 MOTION to Approve Preliminary Order Concerning Settlement with Defendant Parmalat S.p.A... Document filed by Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A., Capital & Finance Asset Management, Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited. (Roseman, Robert) (Entered: 05/21/2008)
MOTION to Approve Preliminary Order Concerning Settlement with Defendant Parmalat S.p.A.. Document filed by Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A., Capital & Finance Asset Management, Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Roseman, Robert) (Entered: 05/21/2008)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Angela Hardister Zimmern on behalf of Banc of America Securities LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. New Address: McGuireWoods LLP,. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Zimmern, Angela) (Entered: 05/20/2008)
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jaime Lynne Wasserstrom on behalf of Grant Thornton International Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(Wasserstrom, Jaime) (Entered: 05/16/2008)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Richard I. Janvey on behalf of Parmalat Capital Finance limited, Parmalat Capital Finance, Parmalat Capital Finance limited. New Address: Diamond McCarthy LLP, 620 Eighth Avenue, 39th Floor, New York, NY, USA 10018, 212-430-5400. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK, 1:06-cv-00704-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Janvey, Richard) (Entered: 05/13/2008)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by William Carter Mayberry on behalf of Banc of America Securities LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. New Address: McGuireWoods, LLP,. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Mayberry, William) (Entered: 05/09/2008)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by John Howard Cobb on behalf of Banc of America Securities LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. New Address: McGuireWoods, LLP,. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Cobb, John) (Entered: 05/09/2008)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Donald Philip Renaldo, II on behalf of Banc of America Securities LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. New Address: McGuireWoods, LLP,. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Renaldo, Donald) (Entered: 05/09/2008)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Mark Watkins Kinghorn on behalf of Banc of America Securities LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. New Address: McGuireWoods, LLP,. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Kinghorn, Mark) (Entered: 05/09/2008)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Peter James Covington on behalf of Banc of America Securities LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. New Address: McGuireWoods, LLP,. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Covington, Peter) (Entered: 05/09/2008)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Matthew John Hoefling on behalf of Banc of America Securities LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. New Address: McGuireWoods, LLP,. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Hoefling, Matthew) (Entered: 05/09/2008)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Robert Matthew Pearson on behalf of Banc of America Securities LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. New Address: McGuireWoods, LLP,. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Pearson, Robert) (Entered: 05/09/2008)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Amy Reeder Worley on behalf of Banc of America Securities LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. New Address: McGuireWoods, LLP,. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Worley, Amy) (Entered: 05/09/2008)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Corby C. Anderson on behalf of Banc of America Securities LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. New Address: McGuireWoods, LLP,. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Anderson, Corby) (Entered: 05/09/2008)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Grant Davis Goldenberg on behalf of Banc of America Securities LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. New Address: McGuireWoods, LLP,. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Goldenberg, Grant) (Entered: 05/09/2008)
LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from Terry L. Wit dated 5/1/08 re: plaintiff's response to Linda Coberly's 4/30/08 letter on behalf of Grant Thornton International and Grant Thornton LLP asking the Court either to strike plaintiffs' 4/25/08 Statement of Additional Material Facts or allow defendants an additional two weeks to file their summary judgment reply brief on vicarious liability... Exhibits A - F attached. Document filed by Enrico Bondi, Parmalat Capital Finance limited, and Lead Plaintiffs.(rjm) (rjm). (Entered: 05/07/2008)
WITHDRAWAL OF REQUEST FOR INTERNATIONAL JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO THE HAGUE CONVENTION OF 18 MARCH 1970 ON TAKING OF EVIDENCE ABROAD IN CIVIL OR COMMERCIAL MATTERS...this Court respectfully withdraws its June 21,2006 request and expresses its appreciation and gratitude to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for its consideration and assistance... and as further set forth. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 5/6/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 05/06/2008)
TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 4/22/08, 2:45pm before Judge Lewis A. Kaplan. Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 05/02/2008)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from Linda T. Coberly dated 4/30/08 re: Request that Plaintiffs' additional statements of fact be stricken, along with any references to those additional statements of fact in their opposition brief. Alternatively, we ask that the time for filing the reply brief for GTI and GT-US be extended by 14 days - to and including May 23. ENDORSEMENT: "Denied." (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 5/2/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 05/02/2008)
LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman from Joel M. Cohen dated 4/10/08 re: We write on behalf of Citigroup, Inc., Citibank, N.A. and Eureka Securitisation Plc in response to Mr. Kairis's 4/7/08 letter to Your Honor, in which Plaintiffs belatedly seek to reopen fact discovery in the referenced action pending before Judge Kaplan. Document filed by Citibank, N.A., Eureka Securitisation plc, Citigroup, Inc.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 04/29/2008)
LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman from John C. Kairis dated 4/7/08 re: We write on behalf of Plaintiffs in the referenced matter to request a conference to resolve a discovery dispute... Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Erste-Sparinvest Kapitalanlagegesellschaft m.b.H., Margery Louise Kronengold, Southern Alaska Carpenters Pension Fund, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Renato Esposito, Fondazione Italo Monzino, Cristina Poncibo, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A., Erste Sparinvest Kapitalanlagegesellschaft m.b.H..Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 04/29/2008)
ORDER... "Denied as unnecessary. See 8/3/05 order paragraph 16." (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 2/28/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 03/25/2008)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Christopher Moore Brubaker on behalf of Pavia e Ansaldo. New Address: Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP, 400 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA 19106, 215-829-9900. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Brubaker, Christopher) (Entered: 03/17/2008)
MOTION for Summary Judgment On Vicarious Liability. Document filed by Grant Thornton LLP, Grant Thornton International.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 03/14/2008)
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Summary Judgment On Vicarious Liability. Document filed by Grant Thornton LLP, Grant Thornton International.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Bernard, James) Modified on 3/17/2008 (jar). (Entered: 03/14/2008)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Joseph M. Donley on behalf of Pavia e Ansaldo. New Address: Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP, 400 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA 19106, 215-829-9900. (Donley, Joseph) (Entered: 03/14/2008)
MOTION for Summary Judgment by Defendants' Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities Limited, Citigroup Inc., Citibank, N.A., Eureka Securitisation PLC, and Pavia E Ansaldo. Document filed by Eureka Securitisation plc, Citibank, N.A., Citigroup, Inc..Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Holland, Mark) (Entered: 02/29/2008)
NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance for Richard Schiffrin. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Handler, Sean) (Entered: 02/29/2008)
ORDER (The Citi-BoA-Pavia Motion due by 2/29/2008., Responses due by 4/4/2008, Replies due by 4/25/2008. The Deloitte and Grant Thornton Motions due on 3/14/08., Responses due by 4/25/08, Replies due by 5/9/08). The moving and opposing briefs with respect to the Deloitte defts' joint motion shall not exceed 40 pages. The reply brief shall not exceed 15 pages... and as further set forth regarding the first group of summary judgment motions. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 2/4/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 02/05/2008)
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Adam Brent Siegel on behalf of Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Siegel, Adam) (Entered: 01/28/2008)
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jonathan Michael Sperling on behalf of Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Sperling, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/28/2008)
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Aaron Robert Marcu on behalf of Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Marcu, Aaron) (Entered: 01/28/2008)
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Linda Ceilia Goldstein on behalf of Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Goldstein, Linda) (Entered: 01/28/2008)
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by David William Haller on behalf of Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C., Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Haller, David) (Entered: 01/28/2008)
STATUS REPORT. (Joint) setting forth the parties' respective positions regarding the impact of the United States Supreme Court's recent decision in "Stoneridge Investment Partners, LLC v. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.," Case No. 06-43 Document filed by Eureka Securitisation plc, Citibank, N.A., Citigroup, Inc..(Kirsch, Mark) (Entered: 01/25/2008)
ORDER. The Court will conduct a conference on 1/29/08, 2:15pm. In preparation for the conference, counsel for all interested parties shall meet and confer with respect to the effect of that decision with a view to reaching agreement. The parties shall serve and file a joint status report setting forth an agreed view or, in its absence, their respective positions on this matter no later than 5pm. on 1/25/08. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 1/17/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 01/17/2008)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from George A. Schieren dated 1/15/08 re: On behalf of Citigroup, Inc., Citibank, N.A., and Eureka Securitisation, Plc. to request an immediate adjournment of the 1/17/08, deadline for the submission of the Citi Defendants' and Lead Plaintiffs' Joint Rule 56.1 Statement... ENDORSEMENT: "Denied." (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 1/16/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 01/17/2008)
STIPULATION AND ORDER WITHDRAWING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE... that the motion brought on McGraw-Hill by order to show cause dated 1/7/08, and now returnable on 1/10/08 at 2 p.m., is hereby withdrawn, without costs or fees against either side... and as further set forth in said stipulation and order. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 1/9/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 01/10/2008)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Order to Show Cause and Supporting Papers served on Dr. Enrico Bondi on 1/7/08. Document filed by The McGraw-Hill Companies, SA, The McGraw-Hill Companies, SRL. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(Warner, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/08/2008)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (1563 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Order to Show Cause,,. Document filed by The McGraw-Hill Companies, SRL, The McGraw-Hill Companies, SA. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(Warner, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/08/2008)
DECLARATION of Professor Giuseppe Sbisa in Support re: (1563 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Order to Show Cause,,. Document filed by The McGraw-Hill Companies, SRL, The McGraw-Hill Companies, SA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(Warner, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/08/2008)
DECLARATION of Phillip T. Bruns in Support re: (1563 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Order to Show Cause,,. Document filed by The McGraw-Hill Companies, SRL, The McGraw-Hill Companies, SA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(Warner, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/08/2008)
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by The McGraw-Hill Companies, SRL, The McGraw-Hill Companies, SA. Dr. Enrico Bondi, as Extraordinary Commissioner of Parmalat S.p.A. and Parmalat Finanziaria S.p.A. shall show cause as to why an order not be made holding Dr. Bondi in civil contempt for his willful violation of this Court's 2/20/07 Bar Order. Show Cause Response due by 1/9/2008. Show Cause Hearing set for 1/10/2008 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 12D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Lewis A. Kaplan. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 1/7/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 01/08/2008)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from James L. Bernard dated 12/11/07 re: Defendants request for an extension of the current December 20th deadline for the parties to submit their combined outlines and statements of disputed and undisputed material facts to January 17, 2008. ENDORSEMENT: "Request for extension to 1/17/08 granted." (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 12/14/07) (rjm) (Entered: 12/14/2007)
ORDER granting (973) Motion to Approve Payment to the Notice and Claims Administrators in case 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP; granting (1554) Motion to Approve Payment to the Notice and Claims Administrators in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP. Hilsoft Notifications shall be paid $121,651.32 and Epiq Systems Class Actions & Claims Solutions shall be paid $203,168.57 from the escrow account established for the previously approved settlement with Deft. Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. and Defts. Credit Suisse Group, Credit Suisse, Credit Suisse International, and Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 12/3/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm). (Entered: 12/05/2007)
ANSWER to Third Party Complaint. Document filed by Enrico Bondi(Extraordinary Commissioner of Parmalat Finanziaria S.p.A., Parmalat S.p.A., and other affiliated entitites, in extraordinary administration under the laws of Italy), Parmalat S.p.A.(Parmalat S.p.A.).(Calamari, Peter) (Entered: 11/26/2007)
ANSWER to Third Party Complaint. Document filed by Enrico Bondi(Extraordinary Commissioner of Parmalat Finanziaria S.p.A., Parmalat S.p.A., and other affiliated entitites, in extraordinary administration under the laws of Italy), Parmalat S.p.A.(Parmalat S.p.A.).(Calamari, Peter) (Entered: 11/26/2007)
ORDER granting (553) Motion in Limine in case 1:04-cv-09771-LAK; granting (1340) Motion in Limine; denying (1441) Motion to Strike in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP; denying (355) Motion to Strike in case 1:05-cv-04015-LAK... and as further set forth regarding the procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of this order. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 11/19/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 11/19/2007)
JOINT STIPULATION AS TO EXPERT DISCOVERY AND ADDITIONAL FACT DISCOVERY. The purpose of this Stipulation is to establish a reasonable time period within which the parties may conduct expert discovery... the parties have agreed to the following expert schedule... Initial Reports Exchanged: 2/15/08; Rebuttal Reports Exchanged: 3/28/08; Completion of Expert Discovery: 5/16/08... and as further set forth regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of this Joint Stipulation as to Expert Discovery and Additional Fact Discovery. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 11/15/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:07-cv-03790-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 11/19/2007)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (973 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve. PROPOSED ORDER. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Mezzetti, Lisa) (Entered: 11/15/2007)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (973 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve. PAYMENT TO THE NOTICE AND CLAIMS ADMINISTRATORS. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Mezzetti, Lisa) (Entered: 11/15/2007)
MOTION to Approve PAYMENT TO THE NOTICE AND CLAIMS ADMINISTRATORS. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A..Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Mezzetti, Lisa) (Entered: 11/15/2007)
ORDER finding as moot (1364) Motion to Disqualify in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP; finding as moot (263) Motion to Disqualify in case 1:05-cv-09934-LAK. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 11/13/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 11/14/2007)
AMENDED NOTICE OF APPEAL re: (447 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK, 1505 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Notice of Appeal, (457 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK, 457 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK, 1546 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1546 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Order on Motion to Alter Judgment, Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, (432 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK, 1474 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Memorandum & Opinion,, (1492 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Clerk's Judgment, (1485 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 436 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK) Clerk's Judgment,, (439 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK) Clerk's Judgment, (438 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK, 1491 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Order. Document filed by Gerald K. Smith, as Litigation Trustee of the Farmland Dairies LLC Litigation Trust, and G. Peter Pappas, as the Plan Administrator of the Plan of Liquidation of Parmalat-USA Corporation. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(nd) (Entered: 11/13/2007)
ORDER... that DDT's motion to preclude class plaintiffs from using the testimony of Chiaruttini, Galea, Megna, Lagro, and any other experts designated by other parties to the MDL proceedings is denied... denying (857) Motion to Preclude in case 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 11/8/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 11/09/2007)
ORDER. The motion for leave to submit a supplemental memorandum [04 MD 1653 docket item 1341, 03cv0030 docket item 916, 06cv0383 docket item 428, 06cv3109 docket item 122] is granted insofar as it pertains to 04cv0030 and denied as moot insofar as it pertains to 06cv0383 and 06cv3109... This Document Relates to 04cv0030, 06cv0383, 06cv3109... granting (916) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 11/1/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 11/02/2007)
ORDER denying (1535) Motion to Compel in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP; denying (48) Motion to Compel in case 1:07-cv-03790-LAK... and as further set forth in said order. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 10/31/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:07-cv-03790-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 10/31/2007)
ORDER denying (833) Motion to Dismiss in case 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP; denying (1282) Motion to Dismiss in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP... and as further set forth in said order. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 10/30/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 10/31/2007)
ORDER denying (1497) Motion to Alter Judgment ; granting (1498) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP; denying (443) Motion to Alter Judgment ; granting (444) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:06-cv-00383-LAK; denying (133) Motion to Alter Judgment ; granting (134) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:06-cv-3109-LAK. Any pending motions in these cases are denied as moot and shall be terminated by the Clerk. This Document relates to 04md1653, 06-0383, 06-3109. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 10/30/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 10/30/2007)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from Loren Kieve dated 10/26/07 re: On behalf of Dr. Bondi and the Grant Thornton defendants, we would respectfully ask that the Court approve the filing on ECF of Dr. Bondi's revised redacted Amended Complaint. ENDORSEMENT: "Granted on condition that counsel file it electronically." (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 10/29/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 10/30/2007)
ORDER denying (1539) Motion to Strike in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP; denying (185) Motion to Strike in case 1:06-cv-01769-LAK; denying (192) Motion to Strike in case 1:06-cv-01768-LAK; denying (40) Motion to Strike in case 1:06-cv-04449-LAK; denying (151) Motion to Strike in case 1:06-cv-04453-LAK... save that the BoA defts. may conduct an additional hour of examination of Professor Macey with respect to the newly reviewed document. In view of the lack of any colorable justification for the motion, BoA shall pay Plaintiffs' costs and reasonable attorneys fees in responding to it... If the parties cannot agree on the amount, plaintiffs may move, on or before 11/9/07, for an order fixing the amount... and as further set forth in said order. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 10/29/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-01768-LAK, 1:06-cv-01769-LAK, 1:06-cv-04449-LAK, 1:06-cv-04453-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 10/29/2007)
DECLARATION of Allison K. Chock in Opposition re: (151 in 1:06-cv-04453-LAK) MOTION to Strike.. Document filed by Monumental Life Insurance Company, TransAmerica Occidental Life Insurance Company, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Aviva Life Insurance Company, Principal Global Investors, LLC, Principal Life Insurance Company, Scottish Re (US) Inc., Monumental Life Ins. Co., Prudential Insurance Co. of America, Allstate Life Insurance Co.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-01768-LAK, 1:06-cv-01769-LAK, 1:06-cv-04449-LAK, 1:06-cv-04453-LAK(Chock, Allison) (Entered: 10/26/2007)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: (151 in 1:06-cv-04453-LAK) MOTION to Strike. Certain Portions of the Amended Expert Report of Professor Jonathan R. Macey (REDACTED). Document filed by Monumental Life Insurance Company, TransAmerica Occidental Life Insurance Company, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Aviva Life Insurance Company, Principal Global Investors, LLC, Principal Life Insurance Company, Scottish Re (US) Inc., Monumental Life Ins. Co., Prudential Insurance Co. of America, Allstate Life Insurance Co.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-01768-LAK, 1:06-cv-01769-LAK, 1:06-cv-04449-LAK, 1:06-cv-04453-LAK(Chock, Allison) (Entered: 10/26/2007)
DECLARATION of John H. Cobb in Support re: (1539 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 185 in 1:06-cv-01769-LAK, 40 in 1:06-cv-04449-LAK, 192 in 1:06-cv-01768-LAK, 151 in 1:06-cv-04453-LAK) MOTION to Strike Document No. [Portions of Amended Expert Report of Jonathan R. Macey]. MOTION to Strike Document No. [Portions of Amended Expert Report of Jonathan R. Macey].. Document filed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-01768-LAK, 1:06-cv-01769-LAK, 1:06-cv-04449-LAK, 1:06-cv-04453-LAK(Cobb, John) (Entered: 10/24/2007)
MOTION to Strike Document No. [Portions of Amended Expert Report of Jonathan R. Macey]. Document filed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Securities, L.L.C., Bank of America NA, Banc of America Securities L.L.C..Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-01768-LAK, 1:06-cv-01769-LAK, 1:06-cv-04449-LAK, 1:06-cv-04453-LAK(Cobb, John) (Entered: 10/24/2007)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from Jack Cobb dated 10/23/07 re: Request that the Court hold in abeyance a motion to compel the Bank of America filed on 10/18/07... regarding document and deposition subpoenas directed to those non-party entities... and also a request that the Court allow discovery to remain open for the limited purpose of receiving testimony and documents from Barclays in connection with the outstanding subpoenas. ENDORSEMENT: "Granted provided all is concluded by 11/15/07." (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 10/24/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:07-cv-03790-LAK(rjm) Modified on 10/24/2007 (kco). (Entered: 10/24/2007)
DECLARATION of Grant D. Goldenberg in Support re: (48 in 1:07-cv-03790-LAK) MOTION to Compel.. Document filed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B part 1# 3 Exhibit B part 2# 4 Exhibit B part 3# 5 Exhibit C# 6 Exhibit D# 7 Exhibit E# 8 Exhibit F# 9 Exhibit G# 10 Exhibit H# 11 Exhibit I# 12 Exhibit J)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:07-cv-03790-LAK(Cobb, John) (Entered: 10/17/2007)
MOTION to Compel Production of Documents and Testimony by 30(b)(6) Witness. Document filed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:07-cv-03790-LAK(Cobb, John) (Entered: 10/17/2007)
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of subpoena duces tecum served on Barclays Capital, Inc. on July 3, 2007. Service was accepted by V. Stevens, title unknown. Service was made by CERTIFIED MAIL. Document filed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:07-cv-03790-LAK(Goldenberg, Grant) (Entered: 10/17/2007)
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of subpoena and Notice of 30(b)(6) Deposition served on Barclays Capital, Inc. on October 1, 2007. Service was accepted by John Smith, title unknown. Service was made by CERTIFIED MAIL. Document filed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:07-cv-03790-LAK(Goldenberg, Grant) (Entered: 10/17/2007)
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of subpoena duces tecum served on Barclays Bank, PLC on July 3, 2007. Service was accepted by V. Stevens, title unknown. Service was made by CERTIFIED MAIL. Document filed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:07-cv-03790-LAK(Goldenberg, Grant) (Entered: 10/17/2007)
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of subpoena and Notice of 30(b)(6) Deposition served on Barclays Bank, PLC on October 1, 2007. Service was accepted by John Smith, title unknown. Service was made by CERTIFIED MAIL. Document filed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:07-cv-03790-LAK(Goldenberg, Grant) (Entered: 10/17/2007)
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of subpoena duces tecum (July 3, 2007) and subpoena and Notice of Deposition 30(b)(6) (October 1, 2007) served on Barclays Capital, Inc. and Barclays Bank, PLC on July 3, 2007 and October 1, 2007. Service was accepted by V. Stevens, title unknown (July 3, 2007) and John Smith, title unknown (October 1, 2007). Service was made by CERTIFIED MAIL. Document filed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:07-cv-03790-LAK(Goldenberg, Grant) (Entered: 10/17/2007)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from Robert T. Mills dated 10/5/07 re: that the three documents listed be added to the Docket Sheet and the Certified Indexed Record on Appeal Electronic Files, and be forwarded to the Court of Appeals pursuant to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 10(c)(2)(B). ENDORSEMENT: Denied without prejudice to renewal on a showing as to how papers first filed after the entry of the judgment appealed from might be relevant and material to the pending appeal which, in any case, is premature while the motion to alter or amend remains pending. This Document relates to 04md1653, 06-0383, 06-3109. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 10/16/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 10/16/2007)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from Loren Kieve dated 10/3/07 re: On behalf of Dr. Bondi and the Grant Thornton defendants, we respectfully ask that the Court approve the procedure to defer filing Dr. Bondi's motion for sumary judgmenton the spoliation counterclaims until the Court rules on the pending 12(b)(6) motion... If the Court denies Dr. Bondi's Rule 12(b)(6) motion, it allow us to file his summary judgment motion within 21 days of the Court's ruling, with Grant Thornton filing its opposition 21 days later, and our filing our reply 10 days after that. ENDORSEMENT: Granted. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 10/16/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 10/16/2007)
DECLARATION of Joseph Hammond in Support re: (950 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings.. Document filed by Parmalat S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Calamari, Peter) (Entered: 10/12/2007)
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (950 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings. Filed under seal. Document filed by Parmalat S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Calamari, Peter) (Entered: 10/12/2007)
RETURN OF LETTERS ROGATORY from Italy. Request for International Judicial Assistance pursuant to the Hague Convention of 18 March 1970 on Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters. This is a Response from the Milan Court of Appeals, Italy, to a letter rogatory request issued by Judge Kaplan.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 10/11/2007)
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by David M Cheifetz on behalf of Grant Thornton International Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(Cheifetz, David) (Entered: 10/11/2007)
ORDER that the motion of the BoA defendants [04MD1653, docket item 1510, 07CV3790, docket item 34] is granted to the extent that only counsel for parties to 07CV3790 may examine the two Rule 30(b)(6) witnesses and denied in all other respects. BoA's motion for leave to file a reply [04MD1653, docket item 1521, 07CV3790, docket item 41] is denied. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 10/10/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:07-cv-03790-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 10/10/2007)
MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Bank of America's Motion for Protective Order. Document filed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:07-cv-03790-LAK(Cobb, John) (Entered: 10/08/2007)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 1510 MOTION for Protective Order.. Document filed by Enrico Bondi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Calamari, Peter) (Entered: 10/05/2007)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 1510 MOTION for Protective Order.. Document filed by Hartford Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Bauchner, Joshua) (Entered: 10/05/2007)
TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 2/2/07, 8:36am. Enclosure to the 10/1/07 letter from the Clerk of Court, Grand Cayman, in response to the Letter of Request. Deposition of -Ian R. Johnson- Volume -1- Before -William J. Helfrecht, Esq., Examiner-.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 10/04/2007)
TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 2/1/07, 9:26am. Enclosure to the 10/1/07 letter from the Clerk of Court, Grand Cayman, in response to the Letter of Request. Deposition of -Graeme M. Sunley- Volume -1- Before -William J. Helfrecht, Esq., Examiner-.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 10/04/2007)
TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 1/31/07, 2:08pm. Enclosure to the 10/1/07 letter from the Clerk of Court, Grand Cayman, in response to the Letter of Request. Deposition of -Julian I.N. Freeland- Volume -1- Before -William J. Helfrecht, Esq., Examiner-.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 10/04/2007)
TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 1/25/07, 12:31pm. Enclosure to the 10/1/07 letter from the Clerk of Court, Grand Cayman, in response to the Letter of Request. Deposition of -Guy A. Major- Volume -1- Before -William J. Helfrecht, Esq., Examiner-.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 10/04/2007)
TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 1/24/07, 9:00am. Enclosure to the 10/1/07 letter from the Clerk of Court, Grand Cayman, in response to the Letter of Request. Deposition of -Anthony Baker- Volume -2- Before -William J. Helfrecht, Esq., Examiner-. Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 10/04/2007)
TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 1/23/07, 10:50am. Enclosure to the 10/1/07 letter from the Clerk of Court, Grand Cayman, in response to the Letter of Request. Deposition of -Anthony Baker- Volume -1- Before -William J. Helfrecht, Esq., Examiner-. Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 10/04/2007)
MOTION for Protective Order. Document filed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corp., Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:07-cv-03790-LAK(Cobb, John) (Entered: 10/03/2007)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from James L. Bernard dated 9/28/07 re: PCFL's Motion to Exclude the Expert Report and Testimony of John P. Garvey, MDL Doc. No. 1362 (6/14/07), and DTT's Limited Joinder, MDL Doc. No. 1395 (6/22/07). ENDORSEMENT: GTI and GT-US hereby withdraw the 5/1/07 Report submitted by John P. Garvey and the designation with respect to testimony on subjects set forth in that report. Consequently, we respectfully submit that the motions are now moot. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 10/2/07) (rjm) (Entered: 10/02/2007)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: (950 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 09/28/2007)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from Daniel F. Kolb dated 9/26/07 re: "threshold issues" we write to bring to the Court's attention the fact that counsel for the class and the Deloitte defendants have a different understanding of the Court's order of September 18th. We would appreciate any guidance the Court considers appropriate as to whether it intended that order to encompass our request. ENDORSEMENT: "The Court intended to deny the request." (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/28/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 09/28/2007)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from James L. Bernard dated 9/17/07 re: The parties jointly proposed that no Daubert or in limine motion be filed until 11/30/07, two weeks after the non-moving parties complete their responsive Rule 56.1 statements on 11/16/07... Assuming the Court agrees, the new schedule would be as follows: Moving Parties' 56.1 Statements & Outlines: 10/4/07. Non-Moving Parties' Response & Outlines: 11/16/07. Joint Rule 56.1 Statement & Outlines: 11/16/07. Joint Rule 56.1 Statement & Outlines: 12/20/07. ENDORSEMENT: "Granted." (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/24/07) (rjm) (Entered: 09/24/2007)
NOTICE OF APPEAL from (432 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK, 1474 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Memorandum & Opinion, (1492 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Clerk's Judgment, (1485 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 436 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK) Clerk's Judgment, (438 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK, 1491 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Order. Document filed by Gerald K. Smith, G. Peter Pappas, Gerald K. Smith. Filing fee $ 455.00, receipt number E 627755. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(tp) (Entered: 09/24/2007)
LETTER addressed to Judge Kaplan from John H. Cobb dated 9/18/2007 re: Counsel writes in response to the Court's Order of 9/6/2007 directing him to show cause why he should not receive a fine of $100.00 for an error made in submitting through the ECF system a discovery stipulation in this action. (jp) (Entered: 09/19/2007)
ORDER. 1. Plaintiffs shall provide the Court, on or before 9/25/07 with: (a) Copies of their proposed third amended complaints... (b) Copies of their memoranda in support of their motions to alter or amend the judgments... (c) A CD containing, in WordPerfect format, the text of each of the documents referred to above. 2. Defendants need not respond to the motions to alter or amend the judgments unless otherwise directed by subsequent order of the Court. This Document relates to 04MD1653, 06-0383, 06-3109. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/17/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 09/19/2007)
ORDER. The Court has considered the proposals of certain parties for so-called "threshold motions." It is not satisfied that any of these proposed motions offers a sufficient prospect of advancing the efficient and timely resolution of this matter to justify their filing prior to determination of summary judgment motion(s). Accordingly, none shall be filed prior to the disposition of all summary judgment motions absent leave of Court. In addition, the Court will not entertain separate motions to strike on evidentiary grounds evidence submitted in support of and in opposition to motions for summary judgment. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/18/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 09/19/2007)
JOINT STIPULATION ON A LIMITED EXTENSION OF THE FACT DISCOVERY PERIOD. The parties have agreed that a brief extension is necessary. Fact Discovery cutoff is extended from 9/21/07 to 10/25/2007 with respect to depositions only. "No further extensions."... and as further set forth in said joint stipulation. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/18/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:07-cv-03790-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 09/19/2007)
MANDATE of USCA (Certified Copy) as to (194 in 1:04-cv-08611-LAK, 1120 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Notice of Appeal filed by Enrico Bondi, (207 in 1:04-cv-08611-LAK, 1213 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Notice of Appeal, filed by Enrico Bondi USCA Case Number 07-0685-bk and 07-1113-bk. Ordered, Adjudged and Decreed that the judgment of the District Court is AFFIRMED. Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA. Issued As Mandate: 9/14/2007. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-08611-LAK(nd) (Entered: 09/17/2007)
STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER SETTING FORTH BRIEFING SCHEDULE ON REORGANIZED PARMALAT'S MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS, Extended Deadlines/Hearing as to (1489 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 950 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings for failure of foreign plaintiffs to state a claim under U.S. securities laws. : Responses due by 9/28/2007 Replies due by 10/12/2007. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/11/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 09/12/2007)
MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Alter Judgment and Exhibits thereto under Seal. Document filed by Gerald K. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Mills, Robert) (Entered: 09/07/2007)
Attachment 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Mills, Robert) (Entered: 09/07/2007
MOTION to Alter Judgment. Document filed by Gerald K. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A part 1# 2 Exhibit A part 2# 3 Exhibit A part 3# 4 Exhibit A part 4# 5 Exhibit B part 1# 6 Exhibit B part 2# 7 Exhibit B part 3# 8 Exhibit B part 4# 9 Affidavit Declaration of Robert T. Mills)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Stirling, Scot) (Entered: 09/07/2007)
ORDER. On or before 9/11/07, counsel jointly shall advise the Court of the following: The number of actions in this MDL that were transferred to this district by the JPML. The number of actions in this MDL that were commenced in this district. The number of actions in this MDL that have been fully adjudicated. The number of actions in this MDL that presently are pending in this district. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/5/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 09/06/2007)
ORDER that Mr. Cobb shall show caue on or before 9/19/07, why he should not be sanctioned by a fine of $100.00 (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/6/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:07-cv-03790-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 09/06/2007)
MEMO ENDORSEMENT ON MOTION TO ADMIT COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE (This document relates to: 04 cv 0030; 04 cv 9771; 06 cv 0383; 06 cv 3109); granting (948) Motion for William P. Ferranti to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP; granting (587) Motion for William P. Ferranti to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:04-cv-09771-LAK; granting (1484) Motion for William P. Ferranti to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/4/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(sn) (Entered: 09/05/2007)
MEMO ENDORSMENT ON MOTION TO ADMIT COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE (This document related to: All cases); granting (947) Motion for David J. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP; granting (230) Motion for David J. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:04-cv-00047-LAK; granting (230) Motion for David J. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:04-cv-00367-LAK; granting (219) Motion for David J. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:04-cv-08569-LAK; granting (227) Motion for David J. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:04-cv-08611-LAK; granting (586) Motion for David J. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:04-cv-09771-LAK; granting (1483) Motion for David J. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP; granting (365) Motion for David J. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:05-cv-04015-LAK; granting (271) Motion for David J. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:05-cv-09934-LAK; granting (212) Motion for David J. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:06-cv-00704-LAK; granting (174) Motion for David J. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:06-cv-01769-LAK; granting (181) Motion for David J. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:06-cv-01768-LAK; granting (169) Motion for David J. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:06-cv-02991-LAK; granting (151) Motion for David J. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:06-cv-03805-LAK; granting (29) Motion for David J. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:06-cv-04449-LAK; granting (140) Motion for David J. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:06-cv-04453-LAK; granting (28) Motion for David J. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:07-cv-03790-LAK. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/4/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(sn) (Entered: 09/05/2007)
CLERK'S JUDGMENT That for the reasons stated in the Court's Opinion and Memorandum and Order dated August 8, 2007 and September 4, 2007, respectively, the motions of Deloitte USA, DTT, Deloitte Italy, GTI, GT USA, the Bank of America Defendants, the Credit Suisse Defendants, and BNL to dismiss the second amended complaints of Smith and Pappas are granted in their entirety, and Banca Intesas motion to dismiss Smiths second amended complaint is granted in its entirety as well; and plaintiffs motion for reconsideration or alternatively, for leave to amend is denied in all respects; accordingly, final judgment is entered dismissing these actions (this relates to 06 Civ. 0383 and 06 Civ. 3109. (Signed by J. Michael McMahon, clerk on 9/5/07) (Attachments: # 1 notice of right to appeal)(ml) (Entered: 09/05/2007)
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER (this document relates to 06cv383, 06cv3109): Plaintiffs' motion for reconsideration or, alternatively, leave to amend is denied in all respects. The Clerk shall enter final judgment dismissing these actions. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 9/4/2007) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK, 1:06-cv-03109-LAK(kkc) (Entered: 09/05/2007)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (950 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings. for failure of foreign plaintiffs to state a claim under U.S. securities laws. Document filed by Parmalat S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Calamari, Peter) (Entered: 08/31/2007)
MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings for failure of foreign plaintiffs to state a claim under U.S. securities laws. Document filed by Parmalat S.p.A..Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Calamari, Peter) (Entered: 08/31/2007)
File containing the deeds and documents relative to the International Rogatory Commission, File registration number: 22/2006 Int. Rog. (kkc) (Entered: 08/28/2007)
MOTION to Alter Judgment re: (432 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK) Memorandum & Opinion,,., MOTION for Reconsideration re; (432 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK) Memorandum & Opinion,,. Document filed by Gerald K. Smith.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Mills, Robert) (Entered: 08/23/2007)
CLERK'S JUDGMENT granting the motions of Deloitte USA, DTT, Deloitte Italy, GTI, GT USA, the Bank of America Defendants, the Credit Suisse Defendants, and BNL to dismiss the second amended complaints of Smith and Pappas in their entirety, and granting Banca Intesas motion to dismiss Smiths second amended complaint in its entirety as well (This document relates to: 06 CV 0383 and 06 CV 3109). (Signed by J. Michael McMahon, clerk on 8/23/07) (Attachments: # 1 notice of right to appeal)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(ml) (Entered: 08/23/2007)
MOTION (This document relates to: 04 cv 0030; 04 cv 9771; 06 cv 0383; 06 cv 3109), for an order, purs. to Local Rule 1.3(c), for William P. Ferranti to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Affirmation of Beth A. Tagliamonti in support, and proposed order are attached. Document filed by Grant Thornton LLP. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(sn) (Entered: 08/22/2007)
MOTION (This document relates to: All Cases) for an order, purs. to Local Rule 1.3(c), for David J. Lewis to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Affidavits of Rebecca F. Ebert, and David J. Lewis attached. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(sn) (Entered: 08/22/2007)
MOTION (This document relates to: 06 cv 1768; 06 cv 1769; 06 cv 4449; 06 cv 4453; 06 cv 3805; 06 cv 3790) for an order, purs. to Local Rule 1.3(c), for Joshua D. Davey to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Affidavits of Rebecca F. Ebert, and Joshua D. Davey, and proposed order are attached. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Bank of America International, Ltd., Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(sn) (Entered: 08/22/2007)
STIPULATION AND SCHEDULING ORDER REGARDING REORGANIZED PARMALAT'S ANSWER TO LEAD PLTFFS' THIRD AMENDED CONSOLIDATED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT (This document relates to: 04 cv 0030 (LAK)); The time for Reorganized Parmalat to respond to the Third Amended Complaint is extended to 8/14/07. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain (PART I) on 8/21/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(sn) (Entered: 08/22/2007)
ORDER granting (944) Motion for Anna Hsia to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP; granting (584) Motion for Anna Hsia to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:04-cv-09771-LAK; granting (1478) Motion for Anna Hsia to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP; granting (363) Motion for Anna Hsia to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 1:05-cv-04015-LAK. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 8/3/2007) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(jp) (Entered: 08/13/2007)
MOTION for Anna Hsia to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Dr. Enrico Bondi. Document filed by Enrico Bondi.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(jp) Additional attachment(s) added on 8/13/2007 (Pecorino, Joseph). (Entered: 08/13/2007)
RETURN OF LETTERS ROGATORY to Hon. Lewis A. Kaplan by CRIPAP - Comitato Risparmiatori Piccoli Azionisti Parmalat. Relates to 04cv0030.(rjm) (Entered: 08/13/2007)
MEMORANDUM AND OPINION # 95021 that the motions of Deloitte USA, DTT, Deloitte Italy, GTI, GT USA, the Bank of America Defendants, the Credit Suisse Defendants, and BNL to dismiss the second amended complaints of Smith and Pappas are granted in their entirety. The motion of Banca Intesa to dismiss Smith's second amended complaint is granted in its entirety as well. This Document relates to 04md1653, 06-0383, 06-3109. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 8/8/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(rjm). (Entered: 08/09/2007)
ORDER ADMITTING ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. Attorney Anna Hsia for Enrico Bondi admitted Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 8/3/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 08/03/2007)
ORDER. On 7/26/07, the U.S. Department of State forwarded to the Court a letter from the Milan public prosecutor requesting that the deposition of Dr. Chiaruttini, now scheduled for July 31 through August 4, 2007, be postponed until after September 17, 2007... For the reasons set forth on this order, the Court respectfully declines the request. The deposition will go forward as scheduled. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 7/27/07) (rjm) (Entered: 07/27/2007)
ORDER ADMITTING ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. Attorney Joshua Daniel Davey for Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Securities Limited, Bank of America International, Ltd., Bank of America, N.A. and Banc of America Securities LLC admitted Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 7/27/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 07/27/2007)
MOTION to Stay re: (914 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1428 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Memorandum & Opinion,, Re-filed Motion as originally filed in 04-cv-0030 as Doc. No. 922 on July 6, 2007. Document filed by Parmalat S.p.A..Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(Weisburst, Sanford) (Entered: 07/26/2007)
MEMORANDUM AND OPINION # 94966. For the foregoing reasons, the motions of Deloitte, Grant Thornton, Bank of America and Citigroup Movants to dismiss the claims of foreign purchasers [04MD1653, docket items 764, 768, 788, 792; 04cv0030, docket items 601, 604, 625, 766] are granted. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 7/24/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm). (Entered: 07/25/2007)
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying (922) Motion to Stay in case 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP... The motion for a stay pending appeal is denied. The Court notes that the motion, contrary to standing instructions, appears not to have been docketed in the master docket. Counsel for movants is directed to correct this omission and to ensure that the motion, once docketed properly, is terminated in accordance with this order... and as further set forth in said memorandum and order. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 7/24/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 07/25/2007)
ORDER that the Court is in receipt of a communication, from someone purporting to be a member of the directive counsel of Comitano Rispamiatori Piccoli Azionisti Parmalat ("CRIPAP"). The letter appears to seek an expansion of the alleged class period. As neither the author nor this organization is a party to this action, the Court may take no action with respect to this request. If CRIPAP wishes to be heard, it must engage counsel and seek leave to intervene. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 7/24/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 07/25/2007)
FINAL JUDGMENT and order of partial dismissal concerning class action settlement with defendant BNL and the Credit Suisse defendants. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 7/19/07) (Attachments: # 1 notice of right to appeal)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(ml) (Entered: 07/23/2007)
ORDER granting (904) Motion for Attorney Fees in case 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP; granting (1417) Motion for Attorney Fees in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 7/19/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 07/20/2007)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Joinder served on Parties on 7/17/2007. Document filed by Grant Thornton International. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 07/17/2007)
JOINDER to join re: (1452 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Response in Support of Motion,, (1454 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Joinder, of Grant Thornton International in Bank of America's Opposition to Bondi's renewed cross-motion for a Protective Order and Reply in support of Bank of America's Motion to Strike and in Grant Thornton LLP's Joinder in Bank of America's Opposition and Reply. Document filed by Grant Thornton International.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 07/17/2007)
JOINT REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (906 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve. Reply of Credit Suisse Defendants and Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. Concerning the Untimely Objections of the Non-Settling Defendants to Lead Plaintiffs' Motion for Final Approval of Settlement. Document filed by Credit Suisse International, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited, Credit Suisse, Credit Suisse Group. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Service)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Feldberg, Michael) (Entered: 07/17/2007)
RESPONSE to Motion re: (355 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK, 1441 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Strike. Reply in Support of Renewed Cross-motion for a Protective Order for Messrs. Lagro, Megna and Galea Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(c)(2), (4). Document filed by Enrico Bondi. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(Kieve, Loren) (Entered: 07/17/2007)
AFFIDAVIT of Gene D. Kennedy in Support re: (906 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B part 1# 3 Exhibit B part 2# 4 Exhibit B part 3# 5 Exhibit B part 4# 6 Exhibit C)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 07/17/2007)
JOINDER to join re: (1452 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Response in Support of Motion,, Joinder of Grant Thornton LLP in Bank of America's Opposition to Bondi's Renewed Cross-Motion for a Protective Order and Reply in Support of Bank of America's Motion to Strike. Document filed by Grant Thornton LLP.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(Coberly, Linda) (Entered: 07/16/2007)
DECLARATION of Daniel A. McLaughlin in Support re: (355 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK) MOTION to Strike.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securites, LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America International, Ltd., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 07/16/2007)
RESPONSE in Support re: (355 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK) MOTION to Strike. Opposition to Bondi's Renewed Cross-Motion for a Protective Order and Reply in Support of Bank of America's Motion to Strike. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securites, LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America International, Ltd., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 07/16/2007)
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (906 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve. and in Response to the Non-Settling Defendants' Objection to Final Approval of the Settlement With Defendant BNL and the Credit Suisse Defendants. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 07/16/2007)
RESPONSE in Opposition re: (906 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve. Joint Response of Defendants Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Securities Limited, Citigroup Inc., Citibank N.A., Eureka Securitisation Plc, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, James E. Copeland, Grant Thornton International, Grant Thornton LLP and Pavia e Ansaldo in Opposition to Lead Plaintiffs' Motion for Final Approval of Settlement with Defendant BNL and the Credit Suisse Defendants. Document filed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America N.A. USA, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Grant Thornton International, Pavia E. Ansaldo, Bank of America Corporation, James E. Copeland, Jr, Grant Thornton LLP, Citibank, N.A., Eureka Securitisation plc, Citigroup, Inc.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 07/13/2007)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: (355 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK) MOTION to Strike.. Document filed by Enrico Bondi. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(Kieve, Loren) (Entered: 07/12/2007)
STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] SCHEDULING ORDER REGARDING NEW PARMALAT'S ANSWER TO LEAD PLAINTIFFS' THIRD AMENDED CONSOLIDATED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT AND NEW PARMALAT'S RESPONSES TO LEAD PLAINTIFFS' DISCOVERY. It is hereby stipulated and agreed that the time for Parmalat to respond to the Third Amended Complaint is extended until 14 days after the final denial of Parmalat's motion for a stay pending appeal of this Court's order dated 6/28/07, but not later than 8/13/07 unless such stay is granted. For purposes of this stipulation, a "final denial" means a denial by the Court of Appeals. Defendant New Parmalat and Lead Plaintiffs agree that, in any event, New Parmalat's responses to discovery will be due no earlier that 7/30/07. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 7/9/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 07/11/2007)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Joinder served on Parties to this action on 7/10/2007. Document filed by Grant Thornton International. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 07/10/2007)
JOINDER to join re: (1444 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 575 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK) Joinder, (1441 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Strike Motion to Strike Bondis Designation of Franco Lagro, Roberto Megna and Oliver Galea as Testifying Expert Witnesses, and to Preclude Bondi from Relying on Their Reports. And in Grant Thornton LLP's Joinder in Bank of America's Motion to Strike. Document filed by Grant Thornton International.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 07/10/2007)
JOINDER to join re: (1441 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Strike Motion to Strike Bondis Designation of Franco Lagro, Roberto Megna and Oliver Galea as Testifying Expert Witnesses, and to Preclude Bondi from Relying on Their Reports.. Document filed by Grant Thornton LLP.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(Coberly, Linda) (Entered: 07/09/2007)
DECLARATION of Daniel A. McLaughlin in Support re: (355 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK) MOTION to Strike.. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securites, LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America International, Ltd., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F# 7 Exhibit G# 8 Exhibit H# 9 Exhibit I# 10 Exhibit J# 11 Exhibit K# 12 Exhibit L# 13 Exhibit M# 14 Exhibit N# 15 Exhibit O# 16 Exhibit P# 17 Exhibit Q# 18 Exhibit R)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 07/06/2007)
MOTION to Strike Motion to Strike Bondis Designation of Franco Lagro, Roberto Megna and Oliver Galea as Testifying Expert Witnesses, and to Preclude Bondi from Relying on Their Reports. Document filed by Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, Banc of America Securites, LLC, Banc of America Securities Limited, Bank of America International, Ltd., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp..Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 07/06/2007)
JOINDER to join Lead Plaintiffs' Response to Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu's Supplemental Memorandum (Docket No. 1438 in Case No. 1:04-MD 1653). Document filed by Gerald K. Smith.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Craig, Stephen) (Entered: 07/05/2007)
RESPONSE in Opposition re: (916 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Leave to File.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 07/05/2007)
REPLY to Response to Motion re: (263 in 1:05-cv-09934-LAK) MOTION to Disqualify. Food Holdings Limited and Dairy Holdings Limited's Reply Regarding Thier Motion to Exclude the Expert Report and Testimony of Marcia Mayer. Document filed by G. James Cleaver, Gordon I. MacRae, Food Holdings Limited, Dairy Holdings Limited. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of J. Benjamin King# 2 Exhibit A to King Declaration# 3 Exhibit B to King Declaration# 4 Certificate of Service)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(Janvey, Richard) (Entered: 07/03/2007)
JOINDER to join Joinder of Credit Suisse Group, Credit Suisse, Credit Suisse International and Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited and Banca Nazionale Del Lavoro S.p.A. to Lead Plaintiffs' Motion for Final Approval for their Proposed Settlement. Document filed by Credit Suisse International, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited, Credit Suisse, Credit Suisse Group.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Feldberg, Michael) (Entered: 07/03/2007)
REPLY to Response to Motion re: (156 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK) MOTION to Disqualify. Plaintiff Parmalat Capital Finance Limited's Reply in Support of Its Motion to Exclude the Expert Report and Testimony of John P. Garvey. Document filed by Parmalat Capital Finance limited. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Janvey, Richard) (Entered: 07/02/2007)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (428 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK, 916 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1431 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Leave to File.. Document filed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Dell, Michael) (Entered: 07/02/2007)
DECLARATION of Michael J. Dell in Support re: (428 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK, 916 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1431 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Leave to File.. Document filed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-5)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Dell, Michael) (Entered: 07/02/2007)
MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Memorandum and Declaration in Further Support of DTT's Motion to Preclude Class Plaintiffs, G. Peter Pappas, and Gerald K. Smith from Using the Testimony of Chiaruttini, Galea, Megna, and Lagro, and any Other Experts Designated by Other Parties to the MDL Proceedings. Document filed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Dell, Michael) (Entered: 07/02/2007)
MEMORANDUM OPINION #94849 (this document relates to 04cv30); The motions to dismiss the TAC as to New Parmalat [04 MD 1653, docket item 771] and modify the Section 304 Order [04 Civ. 0030, docket item 620] are denied in all respects. The foregoing constitute the Courts findings of fact with respect to the latter motion and its conclusions of law. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 6/28/2007) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(kkc) Modified on 7/2/2007 (Miranda, Robert). (Entered: 06/29/2007)
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: (1340 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 553 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK) MOTION in Limine to Exclude Purported Expert Testimony of Franco Lagro, Roberto Megna, Oliver Galea, and Stefania Chiaruttini.. Document filed by Enrico Bondi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK(Kieve, Loren) (Entered: 06/28/2007)
DECLARATION of James J. Sabella in Support re: (906 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 06/28/2007)
AFFIDAVIT of Gene D. Kennedy in Support re: (906 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A-L)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 06/28/2007)
AFFIDAVIT of Todd B. Hilsee in Support re: (906 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits 1 through 3# 2 Exhibits 4 through 9# 3 Exhibits 10 through 12# 4 Exhibit 13 part 1# 5 Exhibit 13, part 2# 6 Exhibit 13, part 3# 7 Exhibit 13, part 4)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 06/28/2007)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (906 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Approve.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 06/28/2007)
DECLARATION of Lisa M. Mezzetti in Support re: (904 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Attorney Fees.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Mezzetti, Lisa) (Entered: 06/28/2007)
DECLARATION of Robert M. Roseman in Support re: (904 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Attorney Fees.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Mezzetti, Lisa) (Entered: 06/28/2007)
DECLARATION of James J. Sabella in Support re: (904 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Attorney Fees.. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Mezzetti, Lisa) (Entered: 06/28/2007)
MOTION to Approve Final Approval of Settlement With Defendant BNL and the Credit Suisse Defendants. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A..Return Date set for 7/19/2007 at 09:30 AM. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order for Final Judgment Concerning Class Action Settlement with BNL)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Sabella, James) (Entered: 06/28/2007)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (904 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Attorney Fees. Class Counsel's Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Reimbursement of Expenses from the Settlement with Defendant Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. and the Credit Suisse Defendants. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A.. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Mezzetti, Lisa) (Entered: 06/28/2007)
MOTION for Attorney Fees Class Counsel's Notice of Motion for Reimbursement of Expenses from the Settlement with Defendant Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A. and the Credit Suisse Defendants. Document filed by Hermes Focus Asset Management Europe Limited, Capital & Finance Asset Management, Solotrat, Societe Moderne des Terrassements Parisiens, Cattolica Partecipazioni S.p.A..Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Mezzetti, Lisa) (Entered: 06/28/2007)
ORDER re: (1360 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Dr. Bondi's Motion for a Protective Order for His Italian Expert Witnesses is moot. The Clerk shall terminate it. filed by Enrico Bondi. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 6/28/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 06/28/2007)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. Document filed by Grant Thornton International. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 06/28/2007)
JOINDER to join re: (900 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 570 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1413 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 424 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK) Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion, Joinder Of Grant Thorton International In The Supplement In Further Support Of Grant Thornton LLP's Motion To Exclude Purported Expert Testimony Of Franco Lagro, Roberto Megna, Oliver Galea, And Stefania Chiaruttini. Document filed by Grant Thornton International.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 06/28/2007)
SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (860 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1340 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 386 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK, 553 in 1:04-cv-09771-LAK) MOTION in Limine. to Exclude Purported Expert Testimony of Franco Lagro, Roberto Megna, Oliver Galea, and Stefania Chiaruttini. Document filed by Grant Thornton LLP. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-09771-LAK, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Coberly, Linda) (Entered: 06/28/2007)
RESPONSE to Motion re: (263 in 1:05-cv-09934-LAK) MOTION to Disqualify. Bank of America's Response to Plaintiffs' Motion to Exclude the Expert Report and Testimony of Marcia Mayer. Document filed by Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., Banc of America Securities, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-09934-LAK(McLaughlin, Daniel) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
JOINDER to join re: (413 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK, 892 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1395 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Joinder, /DTT's Reply in Further Support of Its Limited Joinder to the Motion of Parmalat Capital Finance Limited to Exclude the Expert Report and Testimony of John P. Garvey. Document filed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Dell, Michael) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
ORDER denying (855) Motion for Protective Order; granting (874) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP; denying (218) Motion for Protective Order; granting (225) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:04-cv-00047-LAK; denying (218) Motion for Protective Order; granting (225) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:04-cv-00367-LAK; denying (207) Motion for Protective Order; granting (214) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:04-cv-08569-LAK; denying (215) Motion for Protective Order; granting (222) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:04-cv-08611-LAK; denying (551) Motion for Protective Order; granting (562) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:04-cv-09771-LAK; denying (1331) Motion for Protective Order; granting (1360) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP; denying (336) Motion for Protective Order; granting (344) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:05-cv-04015-LAK; denying (254) Motion for Protective Order; granting (261) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:05-cv-09934-LAK; denying (381) Motion for Protective Order; granting (399) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:06-cv-00383-LAK; denying (200) Motion for Protective Order; granting (207) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:06-cv-00704-LAK; denying (160) Motion for Protective Order; granting (167) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:06-cv-01769-LAK; denying (167) Motion for Protective Order; granting (174) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:06-cv-01768-LAK; denying (147) Motion for Protective Order; granting (154) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:06-cv-02991-LAK; denying (136) Motion for Protective Order; granting (143) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:06-cv-03805-LAK; denying (15) Motion for Protective Order; granting (22) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:06-cv-04449-LAK; denying (126) Motion for Protective Order; granting (133) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:06-cv-04453-LAK; denying (13) Motion for Protective Order; granting (20) Motion for Leave to File Document in case 1:07-cv-03790-LAK... and as further set forth regarding the procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of this order. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 6/26/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP et al.(rjm) (Entered: 06/27/2007)
REPLY to Response to Motion re: (1373 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 403 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK) MOTION for Reconsideration re; (1366 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Endorsed Letter,,. Reconsideration of Court's June 13, 2007 Order. Document filed by Gerald K. Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Craig, Stephen) (Entered: 06/26/2007)
JOINDER to join re: (1405 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 895 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 418 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK) Response in Opposition to Motion,, -- re Grant Thornton International's Amended Opposition to PCFL's Motion to Exclude the Expert Report and Testimony of John P. Garvey. Document filed by Grant Thornton LLP.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Braun, Bruce) (Entered: 06/26/2007)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. Document filed by Grant Thornton International. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 06/26/2007)
RESPONSE in Opposition re: (1362 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 156 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK) MOTION to Disqualify Plaintiff Parmalat Capital Finance Limited's Motion to Exclude the Expert Report and Testimony of John P. Garvey. : Grant Thornton International's Amended Opposition To PCFL's Motion To Exclude The Expert Report And Testimony Of John P.Garvey. Document filed by Grant Thornton International. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 06/26/2007)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. Document filed by Grant Thornton International. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 06/25/2007)
RESPONSE in Opposition re: (1362 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 156 in 1:06-cv-02991-LAK) MOTION to Disqualify Plaintiff Parmalat Capital Finance Limited's Motion to Exclude the Expert Report and Testimony of John P. Garvey.. Document filed by Grant Thornton International. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 06/25/2007)
JOINDER to join re: (891 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1394 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion,,. Document filed by Pavia E. Ansaldo.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Brubaker, Christopher) (Entered: 06/25/2007)
PROPOSED ORDER... The Clerk of the Court is hereby directed to seal the electronic documents numbered 1380 & 1381 in 04MD1653, and the electronic documents numbered 881 & 882 in case number 04-cv-0030, which were filed online using the ECF system on 6/19/07. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 6/25/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 06/25/2007)
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying (1345) Motion to Compel; granting (1385) Motion for Discovery in case 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP; denying (339) Motion to Compel; granting (350) Motion for Discovery in case 1:05-cv-04015-LAK... and as further set forth regarding the procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of this Memorandum and Order. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 6/25/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 06/25/2007)
JOINDER to join re: (1396 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 414 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK) Response to Motion, (415 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK, 1397 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Declaration in Opposition to Motion,. Document filed by Grant Thornton LLP.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Braun, Bruce) (Entered: 06/25/2007)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. Document filed by Grant Thornton International. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 06/22/2007)
RESPONSE to Motion re: (1373 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 403 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK) MOTION for Reconsideration re; (1366 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) Endorsed Letter,,.. Document filed by Grant Thornton International. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Bernard, James) (Entered: 06/22/2007)
JOINDER to join re: (1362 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP) MOTION to Disqualify Plaintiff Parmalat Capital Finance Limited's Motion to Exclude the Expert Report and Testimony of John P. Garvey.. Document filed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Dell, Michael) (Entered: 06/22/2007)
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (857 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1337 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 383 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK) MOTION to Preclude. Class Plaintiffs, G. Peter Pappas, and Gerald K. Smith From Using the Testimony of Chiaruttini, Galea, Megna, and Lagro, and Any Other Experts Designated by Other Parties to the MDL Prooceedings. Document filed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Dell, Michael) (Entered: 06/22/2007)
DECLARATION of Michael J. Dell in Support re: (857 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1337 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 383 in 1:06-cv-00383-LAK) MOTION to Preclude.. Document filed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-2 to Reply Declaration# 2 Exhibit 3-9 to Reply Decl. of M. Dell)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-00383-LAK(Dell, Michael) (Entered: 06/22/2007)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from James L. Bernard dated 6/18/07 re: We respectfully submit that the ability to coordinate, which is a time consuming process given the number of parties and cases, is critical to the success of this effort (streamlining the process and avoiding duplication on summary judgment submissions). ENDORSEMENT: The Court adopts the proposal including defendants proposal with respect to "threshold" motions. The dates of conferences will be fixed at a later date. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 6/22/07) (rjm) (Entered: 06/22/2007)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan from Stuart M. Grant dated 5/18/07 re: Co-Lead Plaintiffs request that the Court modify the Amended Order to allow Alastair Ross Goobey to rejoin the HFAME Board of Directors. ENDORSEMENT: Granted in the absence of objection. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 6/22/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(rjm) (Entered: 06/22/2007)
STIPULATION AND ORDER... that the time by which Grant Thornton International shall file and serve its opposition to plaintiff's Motion to Exclude the Expert Report of John P. Garvey, dated 6/14/07, is extended from 6/20/07 to 6/25/2007. (Signed by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on 6/22/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:06-cv-02991-LAK(rjm) (Entered: 06/22/2007)
JOINDER to join re: (1382 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 883 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion, Joinder of Citigroup, Inc., Citibank, N.A., and Eureka Securitisation, PLC in the Reply in Further Support of Grant Thornton LLP's Motion to Exclude Purported Expert Testimony of Franco Lagro, Roberto Megna, Oliver Galea, and Stefania Chiaruttini. Document filed by Eureka Securitisation plc, Citibank, N.A., Citigroup, Inc..Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Kirsch, Mark) (Entered: 06/22/2007)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: (1385 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 350 in 1:05-cv-04015-LAK) MOTION for Discovery Bank of America's Motion to Overrule Bondi's Claim of Privilege Over Letters Held by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.. Document filed by Enrico Bondi. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:05-cv-04015-LAK(Kieve, Loren) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
JOINDER to join re: (1382 in 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 883 in 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP) Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion,. Document filed by Pavia E. Ansaldo.Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01653-LAK-HBP, 1:04-cv-00030-LAK-HBP(Brubaker, Christopher) (Entered: 06/21/2007)
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