Movant: Building Trades United Pension Trust Fund, Detroit General Retirement System, Ira Zeidman & Roslyn Fabian, Jose Betancourt, Massachusetts Laborers' Pension Fund, The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 11/18/11 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days...Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 1:08-cv-03359-VM(McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 12/30/2011)
TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: Conference held on 11/18/2011 before Judge Victor Marrero. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Karen Gorlaski, (212) 805-0300. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 1/23/2012. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/2/2012. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/2/2012.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 1:08-cv-03359-VM(McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 12/30/2011)
FINAL ORDER AND JUDGMENT as to all Settling Defendants. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 11/18/2011) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 1:08-cv-03359-VM(jnm) (Entered: 11/21/2011)
ORDER APPROVING PLAN OF ALLOCATION OF NET SETTLEMENT FUND: granting 191 Motion for Settlement. This Order incorporates by reference the definitions in the Stipulation of Settlement, and all terms used herein shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Stipulation of Settlement. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 11/18/2011) (djc) (Entered: 11/18/2011)
ORDER ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' COUNSEL'S PETITION FOR AN AWARD OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES AND LEAD PLAINTIFFS' PETITION FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES: granting 193 Motion for Attorney Fees as set forth herein. Plaintiffs' Counsel are awarded 18% of the Settlement Fund as attorneys' fees in this Litigation, together with interest at the same rate earned by the Settlement Fund, from the date of the establishment of the fund to the date of payment. 2. The award of attorneys' fees shall be allocated among Plaintiffs' Counsel in a fashion which, in the opinion and sole discretion of Co-Lead Counsel, fairly compensates Plaintiffs' Counsel for their respective contributions to the prosecution of the Litigation. 3. The expenses of Plaintiffs' Counsel shall be reimbursed out of the Settlement Fund in the amount of $287,741.79. 4. The expenses of Lead Plaintiffs shall be reimbursed out of the Settlement Fund in the amount of $4,786.86 to IPERS; $5,300 to PABF; $5,412.54 to Central States; and $5,000 to State-Boston. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 11/18/2011) (djc) (Entered: 11/18/2011)
DECLARATION of Michelle M. LaCount in Support re: 191 MOTION for Settlement Lead Plaintiffs' Notice of Motion and Motion for Final Approval of Proposed Class Action Settlement and Plan of Allocation.. Document filed by Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, State-Boston Retirement System. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Bunch, Stephen) (Entered: 11/17/2011)
DECLARATION of Daniel E. Bacine and Carol V. Gilden in Support re: 191 MOTION for Settlement Lead Plaintiffs' Notice of Motion and Motion for Final Approval of Proposed Class Action Settlement and Plan of Allocation., 193 MOTION for Attorney Fees Lead Plaintiffs' Notice of Motion and Plaintiffs' Counsel's Petition for an Award of Attorneys' Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses and Lead Plaintiffs' Petition for Reimbursement of Expenses.. Document filed by Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, State-Boston Retirement System. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6)(Bunch, Stephen) (Entered: 10/21/2011)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 193 MOTION for Attorney Fees Lead Plaintiffs' Notice of Motion and Plaintiffs' Counsel's Petition for an Award of Attorneys' Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses and Lead Plaintiffs' Petition for Reimbursement of Expenses.. Document filed by Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, State-Boston Retirement System. (Bunch, Stephen) (Entered: 10/21/2011)
MOTION for Attorney Fees Lead Plaintiffs' Notice of Motion and Plaintiffs' Counsel's Petition for an Award of Attorneys' Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses and Lead Plaintiffs' Petition for Reimbursement of Expenses. Document filed by Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, State-Boston Retirement System.(Bunch, Stephen) (Entered: 10/21/2011)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 191 MOTION for Settlement Lead Plaintiffs' Notice of Motion and Motion for Final Approval of Proposed Class Action Settlement and Plan of Allocation.. Document filed by Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, State-Boston Retirement System. (Bunch, Stephen) (Entered: 10/21/2011)
MOTION for Settlement Lead Plaintiffs' Notice of Motion and Motion for Final Approval of Proposed Class Action Settlement and Plan of Allocation. Document filed by Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, State-Boston Retirement System.(Bunch, Stephen) (Entered: 10/21/2011)
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL ORDER PROVIDING FOR NOTICE AND HEARING IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: The Court has reviewed the Stipulation and preliminarily finds the Settlement set forth therein to be fair, reasonable and adequate, subject to further consideration at the Settlement Hearing described herein. (Settlement Conference set for 11/18/2011 at 01:30 PM before Judge Victor Marrero.) (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 8/12/2011) (ft) (Entered: 08/15/2011)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Unopposed Motion for (I) Preliminary Approval of Settlement, (II) Certification of the Class for Purposes of Settlement, (III) Approval of Notice to the Class, (IV) Scheduling of a Final Approval Hearing, Supporting Memorandum of Law and Declaration served on Defendants on 8/11/2011. Document filed by Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, State-Boston Retirement System. (Rosen, Mark) (Entered: 08/11/2011)
DECLARATION of Mark R. Rosen in Support re: 186 MOTION for Settlement Unopposed Motion for (I) Preliminary Approval of Settlement, (II) Certification of the Class for Purposes of Settlement, (III) Approval of Notice to the Class, (IV) Scheduling of a Final Approval Hearing. MOTION for Settlement Unopposed Motion for (I) Preliminary Approval of Settlement, (II) Certification of the Class for Purposes of Settlement, (III) Approval of Notice to the Class, (IV) Scheduling of a Final Approval Hearing.. Document filed by Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, State-Boston Retirement System. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement, # 2 Exhibit Barrack, Rodos & Bacine Resume, # 3 Exhibit Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll Resume)(Rosen, Mark) (Entered: 08/11/2011)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 186 MOTION for Settlement Unopposed Motion for (I) Preliminary Approval of Settlement, (II) Certification of the Class for Purposes of Settlement, (III) Approval of Notice to the Class, (IV) Scheduling of a Final Approval Hearing. MOTION for Settlement Unopposed Motion for (I) Preliminary Approval of Settlement, (II) Certification of the Class for Purposes of Settlement, (III) Approval of Notice to the Class, (IV) Scheduling of a Final Approval Hearing.. Document filed by Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, State-Boston Retirement System. (Rosen, Mark) (Entered: 08/11/2011)
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MOTION for Settlement Unopposed Motion for (I) Preliminary Approval of Settlement, (II) Certification of the Class for Purposes of Settlement, (III) Approval of Notice to the Class, (IV) Scheduling of a Final Approval Hearing. Document filed by Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, State-Boston Retirement System.(Rosen, Mark) (Entered: 08/11/2011)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Marshall Howard Fishman on behalf of Amy S. Butte. New Address: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP, 601 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York, USA 10022, 212-284-4000. (Fishman, Marshall) (Entered: 06/28/2011)
CONFIDENTIALITY STIPULATION AND ORDER GOVERNING CONFIRMATORY DISCOVERY MATERIALS...regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material... (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 3/31/2011) (jfe) (Entered: 04/01/2011)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Carol V. Giden dated 1/14/2011 re: We write to advise the Court that, with the assistance of former federal judge Layn Memorandum of Understanding to settle this action. ENDORSEMENT: The Clerk of Court is directed to enter into the public record of this action the letter above submitted to the Court by plaintiffs. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 1/18/2011) (jpo) (Entered: 01/19/2011)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Carol V. Gilden dated 11/9/2010 re: The parties request that the Court suspend the deadline for filing any responsive pleading so that the parties may concentrate their efforts on exploring settlement of this matter. ENDORSEMENT: Request GRANTED. The time for defendants to respond to the amended complaint herein is extended and further proceedings in connection with this action are stayed pending the parties mediation efforts described above. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 11/10/10) (jfe) (Entered: 11/15/2010)
FIRST AMENDED CONSOLIDATED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT amending 84 Amended Complaint against ABN AMRO Rothschild LLC, BMO Capital Markets Corp., Banc of America Securities LLC, Christopher Bates, Blaylock & Co., Inc., Amy S. Butte, CL King & Associates, Inc., Alison J. Carnwath, Caylon Securities ( USA) Inc., Chatsworth Securities LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Kevin R. Davis, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Dowling & Partners Securities, LLC, ETrade Securities LLC, Fortis Securities LLC, Edward L. Goldberg, Goldman Sachs & Co., Guzman & Co., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., ING Financial Markets, LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Jefferies & Co., Inc., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., Lazard Capital Markets LLC, M.R. Beal & Co., MF Global, Ltd., Man Group PLC, Merrill Lynch, Mizuho Securities USA Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc., Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc., Oppenheimer & CO. Inc., Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc., Piper Jaffray & Co., RBC Markets Corp., Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc., SMH Capital Inc., Samuel A. Ramirez & CO., Inc., Sandler O'Neill & Partners, L.P., Christopher J. Smith, Henri J. Steenkamp, Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc., Sun Trust Capital Markets, Inc., The Williams Capital Group, L.P., UBS Securities LLC, Utendahl Capital Partners, L.P., Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, William Blair & Co., LLC, Man Group UK Ltd. with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System, Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System. Related document: 84 Amended Complaint filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago. (Received in the night deposit box on 11/5/10 at 5:10pm)(mro) (Entered: 11/10/2010)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by William J. Ban on behalf of Michael Rubin. New Address: Barrack, Rodos & Bacine, 425 Park Avenue, Suite 3100, New York, New York, USA 10022, (212) 688-0782. (Ban, William) (Entered: 11/01/2010)
MANDATE of USCA (Certified Copy) as to 174 Notice of Appeal, filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System, MF Global Institutional Investors Group, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago USCA Case Number 09-3919. Ordered, Adjudged and Decreed that the judgment of the District Court is AFFIRMED in part, VACATED IN PART and the case is REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA for the Second Circuit. Issued As Mandate: 10/13/2010. (nd) (Entered: 10/13/2010)
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Stephen Douglas Bunch on behalf of Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, State-Boston Retirement System (Bunch, Stephen) (Entered: 10/12/2010)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Mark R. Rosen dated 9/17/2010 re: We are counsel for the plaintiffs in the above-referenced action and write in response to September 16, 2010 letter from David B. Anders, Esquire on behalf of all defendants. We disagree with defendants characterization of the Court of Appeals decision. The Second Circuits decision effective endorsed the heart of plaintiffs allegations concerning defendants statements about MF Globals risk management system. First, the Court of Appeals expressly ruled that portions of plaintiffs complaint were not subject to dismissal under the bespecks caution doctrine. ENDORSEMENT: Request GRANTED. Upon issuance of the Circuit Court's Mandate in the appeal of this action, plaintiff shall have leave to file an amended complaint consistent with the Court of Appeals' decision affirming in part and vacating in part this Court judgment on defendant's motion to dismiss the original complaint. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 9/27/2010) (jmi) (Entered: 09/29/2010)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from David B. Anders dated 9/16/2010 re: request that once the mandate is issued and the case is returned to this Court, the Court set a schedule for briefing renewed motions to dismiss. ENDORSEMENT: The parties are directed to confer after the mandate is issued in this matter and to develop a proposed briefing schedule for submission to the Court within 10 days of the mandate's issuance. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 9/17/2010) (jar) (Entered: 09/17/2010)
TRUE COPY ORDER of USCA as to 174 Notice of Appeal, filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System, MF Global Institutional Investors Group, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago USCA Case Number 09-3919-cv. Ordered, Adjudged and Decreed that the judgment of the District Court is AFFIRMED in part, VACATED IN PART and the case is REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA for the Second Circuit. Certified: 09/14/2010. (nd) (Entered: 09/14/2010)
NOTICE OF APPEAL from 158 Order on Motion to Dismiss,,, 173 Order on Motion for Leave to File Document, 159 Clerk's Judgment,,,,. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System, MF Global Institutional Investors Group. Filing fee $ 455.00, receipt number E 700308. (nd) (Entered: 09/18/2009)
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 160 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint.. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System. (Ban, William) (Entered: 08/18/2009)
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Opposition of Man Group plc to Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint served on Opposing Counsel on 8/17/09. Service was accepted by via ECF. Document filed by Man Group PLC. (Barrett, David) (Entered: 08/17/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 160 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint.. Document filed by Man Group PLC. (Barrett, David) (Entered: 08/17/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 160 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint.. Document filed by Edward L. Goldberg, MF Global, Ltd., Kevin R. Davis, Amy S. Butte, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher J. Smith, Christopher Bates, Henri J. Steenkamp. (Anders, David) (Entered: 08/17/2009)
ORDER: that Lead Plaintiffs' time to file a Notice of Appeal is hereby extended by thirty (30) days after the prescribed time provided in Rule 4 (a) (1) (A) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure or ten (10) days after the date when this Order is entered, whichever is later, pursuant to Rule 4 (a) (5) (C) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 8/10/2009) (tve) (Entered: 08/10/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 164 MOTION to Vacate 159 Clerk's Judgment,,,, or in the Alternative, to Extend the Time to File a Notice of Appeal Pending Resolution of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File First Amended Consolidated Complaint. MOTION to Vacate 159 Clerk's Judgment,,,, or in the Alternative, to Extend the Time to File a Notice of Appeal Pending Resolution of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File First Amended Consolidated Complaint.. Document filed by MF Global Institutional Investors Group. (Ban, William) (Entered: 08/06/2009)
MOTION to Vacate 159 Clerk's Judgment,,,, or in the Alternative, to Extend the Time to File a Notice of Appeal Pending Resolution of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File First Amended Consolidated Complaint. Document filed by MF Global Institutional Investors Group.(Ban, William) (Entered: 08/06/2009)
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on NOTICE OF MOTION. ENDORSEMENT: Defendants are directed to respond by 8/17/2009 to the request of plaintiff herein for leave to file a First Amended Complaint in the form proposed. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 8/6/2009) (jpo) Modified on 8/24/2009 (jpo). (Entered: 08/06/2009)
DECLARATION of William J. Ban in Support re: 160 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint.. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - First Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint)(Ban, William) (Entered: 08/05/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 160 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint.. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System. (Ban, William) (Entered: 08/05/2009)
MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System.(Ban, William) (Entered: 08/05/2009)
CLERK'S JUDGMENT That for the reasons stated in the Court's Decision and Order dated July 16, 2009, the motion to dismiss of MF Global, the Individual Defendants, and the Underwriter Defendants is granted in its entirety, and the motion to dismiss of the Man Group is granted in its entirety; plaintiffs Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, Policemens Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago; Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund; and State-Boston Retirement System (collectively, "Plaintiffs") may submit a request for leave to amend their complaint within 20 days of the Decision and Order dated July 16, 2009 and such a request must make a plausible showing that repleading will not be futile; accordingly, any pending motions are withdrawn and the case is closed. (Signed by J. Michael McMahon, clerk on 7/23/09) (Attachments: # 1 notice of right to appeal)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 1:08-cv-03359-VM(ml) (Entered: 07/23/2009)
DECISION AND ORDER granting 130 Motion to Dismiss; granting 137 Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiffs may submit a response a request for leave to amend their complaint within 20 days of the date of this Order. Such a request must make a plausible showing that repleading will not be futile. The Clerk of the Court is directed to withdraw any pending motions and to close this case.. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 7/16/09) (cd) (Entered: 07/16/2009)
AMENDED RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Morgan Stanley as Corporate Parent. Document filed by Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc..(Hakki, Adam) (Entered: 06/11/2009)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Carol V. Gilden dated 4/17/09 re: Lead Counsel for Lead Plaintiff write pursuant to Your Honor's protocol for Individual Practices with respect to the Defendants' pending motions to dismiss Lead Plaintiffs' Consolidated Class Action Complaint. Lead Plaintiffs respectfully request that the Court conduct a pre-motion conference with respect to this request. Lead Plaintiffs will make themselves available for an in person or telephone conference at the Court's convenience. ENDORSEMENT: Request DENIED. No additional motion practice is warranted. The Court can review the MF Global defendants' reading at the JPMorgan Chase referred to herein without need for further submissions from the parties. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 4/20/09) (tro) (Entered: 04/20/2009)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Reply Memorandum of Man Group plc in Support of Motion to Dismiss served on All Counsel on 4/13/2009. Service was made by via electronic filing. Document filed by Man Group PLC. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 1:08-cv-03359-VM(Barrett, David) (Entered: 04/13/2009)
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (137 in 1:08-cv-02233-VM) MOTION to Dismiss The Complaint.. Document filed by Man Group PLC. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 1:08-cv-03359-VM(Barrett, David) (Entered: 04/13/2009)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW served on Elizabeth Ann Berney,Lynda J. Grant,Carol V. Gilden,S. Douglas Bunch,Steven Jeffrey Toll,Jonathan Gardner,A. Arnold Gershon,William J. Ban,Regina M. CalcaterraMark R. Rosen,Elizabeth Ann Berney,Lynda J. Grant,Carol V. Gilden,S. Douglas Bunch,Steven Jeffrey Toll,Jonathan Gardner on April 13, 2009. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Edward L. Goldberg, MF Global, Ltd., Kevin R. Davis, Amy S. Butte, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher J. Smith, Christopher Bates, Henri J. Steenkamp. (Anders, David) (Entered: 04/13/2009)
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 130 MOTION to Dismiss The Complaint.. Document filed by Edward L. Goldberg, MF Global, Ltd., Kevin R. Davis, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher J. Smith, Christopher Bates, Henri J. Steenkamp. Amy S. Butte. (Anders, David) Modified on 4/14/2009 (pl). (Entered: 04/13/2009)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of DECLARATION OF WILLIAM J. BAN served on DEFENDANTS on 3/13/2009. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System. (Ban, William) (Entered: 03/13/2009)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION TO MAN GROUP PLC'S MOTION TO DISMISS served on DEFENDANTS on 3/13/2009. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System. (Ban, William) (Entered: 03/13/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 137 MOTION to Dismiss The Complaint.. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System. (Ban, William) (Entered: 03/13/2009)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION TO MF GLOBAL DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS served on DEFENDANTS on 3/13/2009. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System. (Ban, William) (Entered: 03/13/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 130 MOTION to Dismiss The Complaint.. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System. (Ban, William) (Entered: 03/13/2009)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Corporate Disclosure Statement of Man Group plc Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1, Notice of Motion, Memorandum of Law of Man Group plc in Support of Motion to Dismiss served on All Parties Registered to the Courts CM/ECF System on 1/12/09. Document filed by Man Group PLC. (Barrett, David) (Entered: 01/12/2009)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Notice of Motion, Declaration (and exhibits hereto) and Memorandum of Law served on A. Arnold Gershon,Mark R. Rosen,Elizabeth Ann Berney,Carol V. Gilden,S. Douglas Bunch,Jonathan Gardner on 12th day of January, 2009,. Document filed by Edward L. Goldberg, MF Global, Ltd., Kevin R. Davis, Amy S. Butte, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher J. Smith, Christopher Bates, Henri J. Steenkamp. (Anders, David) (Entered: 01/12/2009)
DECLARATION of David B Anders in Support re: 130 MOTION to Dismiss The Complaint.. Document filed by Edward L. Goldberg, MF Global, Ltd., Kevin R. Davis, Amy S. Butte, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher J. Smith, Christopher Bates, Henri J. Steenkamp. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B-1, # 3 Exhibit B-2, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E)(Anders, David) (Entered: 01/12/2009)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 130 MOTION to Dismiss The Complaint.. Document filed by Edward L. Goldberg, MF Global, Ltd., Kevin R. Davis, Amy S. Butte, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher J. Smith, Christopher Bates, Henri J. Steenkamp. (Anders, David) (Entered: 01/12/2009)
MOTION to Dismiss The Complaint. Document filed by Edward L. Goldberg, MF Global, Ltd., Kevin R. Davis, Amy S. Butte, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher J. Smith, Christopher Bates, Henri J. Steenkamp.(Anders, David) (Entered: 01/12/2009)
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying The Williams Capital Group, Inc. as Corporate Parent. Document filed by The Williams Capital Group, L.P..(Hakki, Adam) (Entered: 01/12/2009)
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Sun Trust Banks, Inc. as Corporate Parent. Document filed by Sun Trust Capital Markets, Inc..(Hakki, Adam) (Entered: 01/12/2009)
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying SAR Holdings, Inc. as Corporate Parent. Document filed by Samuel A. Ramirez & CO., Inc..(Hakki, Adam) (Entered: 01/12/2009)
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Royal Bank of Canada as Corporate Parent. Document filed by RBC Markets Corp..(Hakki, Adam) (Entered: 01/12/2009)
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Raymond James Financial, Inc. as Corporate Parent. Document filed by Raymond James & Associates, Inc..(Hakki, Adam) (Entered: 01/12/2009)
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Morgan Stanley as Corporate Parent. Document filed by Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc..(Hakki, Adam) (Entered: 01/12/2009)
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Bank of America Corporation as Corporate Parent. Document filed by Merrill Lynch.(Hakki, Adam) (Entered: 01/12/2009)
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying ING Groep N.V. as Corporate Parent. Document filed by ING Financial Markets, LLC.(Hakki, Adam) (Entered: 01/12/2009)
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Deutsche Bank AG, Taunus Corporation as Corporate Parent. Document filed by Deutsche Bank Securities Inc..(Hakki, Adam) Modified on 1/14/2009 (tro). (Entered: 01/12/2009)
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Harris Financial Corp, Bank of Montreal as Corporate Parent. Document filed by BMO Capital Markets Corp..(Hakki, Adam) Modified on 1/14/2009 (tro). (Entered: 01/12/2009)
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Bank of America Corporation as Corporate Parent. Document filed by Banc of America Securities LLC.(Hakki, Adam) (Entered: 01/12/2009)
NOTICE of Notice of Firm Name Change. Document filed by Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System. (Grant, Lynda) (Entered: 11/25/2008)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Adam S. Hakki dated 11/12/08 re: Counsel write to inform the Court that on 9/19/08, the Securities Investor Protection Corporation filed a Complaint and Application seeking a protective decree as to Lehman Brothers Inc. under the Securities Protection Act of 1970 in the U.S.D.C. for the S.D.N.Y. Herewith is a copy of the SIPC's Complaint and Application. Consequently, pursuant to section 362(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, an automatic stay went into effect on the Commencement Date, prohibiting the continuation of this proceeding as against Lehman. Accordingly, the above-captioned action insofar as it asserts claims against Lehman is automatically stayed. All actions taken in violation of the automatic stay are void. ENDORSEMENT: Request GRANTED. Further proceedings against defendant Lehman Brothers in this action are stayed pending the resolution of Rubin's bankruptcy action as described above. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 11/13/08) (tro) Modified on 11/18/2008 (tro). (Entered: 11/14/2008)
STIPULATION AND ORDER TO EXTEND SCHEDULE FOR RESPONDING TO CONSOLIDATED AMENDED COMPLAINT; Defendants shall answer, move to dismiss, or otherwise respond to Lead Plaintiff's Consolidated Amended Complaint on or before January 12,2009. Lead Plaintiff shall file their opposition to any motion to dismiss within sixty (60) days after any motion to dismiss is filed. Defendants shall file their reply in further support of any motion to dismiss within thirty (30) days after Lead Plaintiff's opposition is filed.The parties jointly request that the Court entertain oral argument on any motion to dismiss at a date convenient to the Court after completion of all briefing. So ordered and approved. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 11/5/2008) (tve) (Entered: 11/05/2008)
CORRECTED CONSOLIDATED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT amending 83 Amended Complaint,, against Edward L. Goldberg, MF Global, Ltd., Man Group PLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., ABN AMRO Rothschild LLC, Banc of America Securities LLC, BMO Capital Markets Corp., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., Sandler O'Neill & Partners, L.P., Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, Blaylock & Co., Inc., Caylon Securities ( USA) Inc., Chatsworth Securities LLC, CL King & Associates, Inc., Dowling & Partners Securities, LLC, E*Trade Securities LLC, Fortis Securities LLC, Guzman & Co., ING Financial Markets, LLC, Jefferies & Co., Inc., Lazard Capital Markets LLC, M.R. Beal & Co., Mizuho Securities USA Inc., Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc., Oppenheimer & CO. Inc., Piper Jaffray & Co., Raymond James & Associates, Inc., RBC Markets Corp., Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc., Samuel A. Ramirez & CO., Inc., SMH Capital Inc., Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc., Sun Trust Capital Markets, Inc., The Williams Capital Group, L.P., Merrill Lynch, Utendahl Capital Partners, L.P., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, William Blair & Co., LLC, Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc., UBS Securities LLC, Kevin R. Davis, Goldman Sachs & Co., Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc., Amy S. Butte, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher J. Smith, Christopher Bates, Henri J. Steenkamp.Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System. Related document: 83 Amended Complaint,, filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago.(dle) (Entered: 09/29/2008)
CONSOLIDATED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT amending 1 Complaint, against Edward L. Goldberg, MF Global, Ltd., Man Group PLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc., UBS Securities LLC, Kevin R. Davis, Goldman Sachs & Co., Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc., Amy S. Butte, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher J. Smith, Christopher Bates, Henri J. Steenkamp.Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System. Related document: 1 Complaint, filed by Michael Rubin.(dle) (Entered: 09/16/2008)
STIPULATION AND ORDER: The Underwriter Defendants waive service of the Matassa Complaint and summons, without waiver of any arguments or defenses, including defenses related to personal jurisdiction, except as to service of process. Pursuant to the Court's July 4, 2008 Order, the consolidated complaint will upon filing, supersede the Matassa Complaint, and this no answer, pleading or motion response to the Matassa Complaint is required. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 8/25/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02895-VM(tro)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Carol V. Gilden dated 8/11/2008 re: Counsel writes to request a pre-motion conference in advance of moving for an extension of the 120 day period to serve the Summons and Complaint against certain defendant's. ENDORSEMENT: Request GRANTED. The time for plaintiff's to serve defendant's with the summons and complaint in this action is extended for a period of 30 days from the date of its consent expiration. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 8/25/2008) (jfe)
STIPULATION AND ORDER: it is hereby stipulated and agreed that the Underwriter Defendant's waive service of the Matassa Complaint and summons, without waiver of any agreement or defenses, including defenses related to personal jurisdiction, except as to service process. Pursuant to the Court's July 15, 2008 Order, the consolidated complaint will, upon filing, supersede the Matassa Complaint, and thus no answer, pleading or motion in response to the Matassa Complaint is required. Except as expressly provided herein, nothing set forth in this Stipulation shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any claim, defense, or right. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 8/24/2008) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02895-VM(jfe)
FILING ERROR - ELECTRONIC FILING FOR NON-ECF DOCUMENT - MOTION to Serve Stipulation and Proposed Order. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System.(Rosen, Mark) Modified on 8/22/2008 (db).
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Filed: 8/21/2008, Entered: 8/22/2008
Note to Attorney to Re-File Document - Non-ECF Doc
***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - NON-ECF DOCUMENT ERROR. Note to Attorney Mark R. Rosen to E-MAIL Document No. [77] Stipulation and Order to judgments@nysd.uscourts.gov. This document is not filed via ECF. (db)
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Filed: 7/24/2008, Entered: 7/24/2008
Transcript
TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 6/20/08 before Judge Victor Marrero. (ama)
JOINT STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING SCHEDULING: It is hereby stipulated and agreed that lead plaintiff's shall file their consolidated complaint within 60 days of entry of the Joint Stipulation and Order. Defendant's shall answer, move to dismiss, or otherwise respond to Lead Plaintiff's consolidated complaint within 60 days after Lead Plaintiff's file their consolidated complaint. Lead Plaintiff's shall file their opposition to any motion to dismiss within 30 days after any motion to dismiss is filed. Defendant's shall file their reply in further support of any motion to dismiss within 15 days after Lead Plaintiff's opposition is filed. Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of, and defendant's do not waive and expressly preserve, all arguments and defenses in this consolidated action, including defenses related to personal jurisdiction or with respect to class action status. The parties jointly request that the Court entertain oral argument on any motion to dismiss at a date convenient to the Court after the completion of all briefing. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 7/11/2008) (jfe)
ORDER: that the motion (Docket No. 42) by movants Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System; Policemen's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago; Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund; and State-Boston Retirement System for appointment to serve as lead plaintiffs is GRANTED. The law firms of Barrack, Rodos & Bacine and Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll, P.L.L.C. are approved to serve as co-lead counsel. The motions of all other movants seeking appointment to serve as lead plaintiffs, insofar as not previously withdrawn, are DENIED. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 6/23/08) (tro)
ORDER granting [71] Motion for Mark R. Rosen to Appear Pro Hac Vice for plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 6/20/08) (cd)
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Filed: 6/20/2008, Entered: 6/26/2008
Pretrial Conference - Interim
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Victor Marrero: Pretrial Conference held on 6/20/2008. (cd)
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Filed: 6/20/2008, Entered: 6/20/2008
Transmission to Attorney Admissions Clerk
Transmission to Attorney Admissions Clerk. Transmitted re: [72] Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, to the Attorney Admissions Clerk for updating of Attorney Information. (cd)
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Filed: 6/18/2008, Entered: 6/18/2008
Cashiers Remark
CASHIERS OFFICE REMARK on [71] Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, in the amount of $25.00, paid on 06/17/2008, Receipt Number 654358. (jd)
MOTION for Mark R. Rosen to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System.(dle)
DECLARATION of S. Douglas Bunch in Support re: [42] MOTION to Appoint THE MF GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR GROUP to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint THE MF GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR GROUP to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System. (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)(Grant, Lynda)
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [42] MOTION to Appoint THE MF GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR GROUP to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint THE MF GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR GROUP to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System. (Grant, Lynda)
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [25] MOTION to Appoint South Shore Investment Group, CRL Management LLC, Kal Koplin, Michael Rubin to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., [26] MOTION to Appoint Counsel.. Document filed by Michael Rubin. (Weiss, Joseph)
NOTICE OF CONFERENCE: Status Conference set for 6/20/2008 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 20B, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Victor Marrero. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 6/2/08) (js)
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on Notice of Withdrawal of: [20] MOTION to Appoint Detroit General Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., MOTION to Approve Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 5/29/2008) (jfe)
FILING ERROR - ELECTRONIC FILING FOR NON-ECF DOCUMENT - NOTICE of Withdrawal of Motion for Lead Plaintiff re: (9 in 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 31 in 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 16 in 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 8 in 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 9 in 1:08-cv-03359-VM) Declaration in Support of Motion,, (4 in 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 12 in 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 5 in 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 22 in 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 5 in 1:08-cv-03359-VM) MOTION to Appoint Jose Betancourt to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint Jose Betancourt to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., (24 in 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 5 in 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 6 in 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 6 in 1:08-cv-03359-VM, 13 in 1:08-cv-02802-VM) Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion, (7 in 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 7 in 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 7 in 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 7 in 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 7 in 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 15 in 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 15 in 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 15 in 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 15 in 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 15 in 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 30 in 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 30 in 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 30 in 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 30 in 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 30 in 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 8 in 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 8 in 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 8 in 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 8 in 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 8 in 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 8 in 1:08-cv-03359-VM, 8 in 1:08-cv-03359-VM, 8 in 1:08-cv-03359-VM, 8 in 1:08-cv-03359-VM, 8 in 1:08-cv-03359-VM) Certificate of Service Other,,,,,,,,,. Document filed by Jose Betancourt. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 1:08-cv-03359-VM(Smith, Evan) Modified on 5/29/2008 (db).
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Filed: 5/29/2008, Entered: 5/29/2008
Note to Attorney to Re-File Document - Non-ECF Doc
***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - NON-ECF DOCUMENT ERROR. Note to Attorney Evan J Smith to E-MAIL Document No. [65] NOTICE of Withdrawal of Application for Appointment of Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Selection of Lead Counsel to orders_and_judgments@nysd.uscourts.gov. This document is not filed via ECF. (db)
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Filed: 5/29/2008, Entered: 5/29/2008
Cashiers Remark
CASHIERS OFFICE REMARK on [60] Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice in the amount of $25.00, paid on 5/22/08, Receipt Number 652164. (Quintero, Marcos)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [25] MOTION to Appoint South Shore Investment Group, CRL Management LLC, Kal Koplin, Michael Rubin to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., [26] MOTION to Appoint Counsel.. Document filed by Michael Rubin. (Weiss, Joseph)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Memorandum of Law In Opposition to Motion for Appointment as Lead on May 27, 2008. Service was made by MAIL. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System. (Ban, William)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: [35] MOTION to Appoint Massachusetts Laborers' Pension Fund to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., [25] MOTION to Appoint South Shore Investment Group, CRL Management LLC, Kal Koplin, Michael Rubin to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., [26] MOTION to Appoint Counsel., [20] MOTION to Appoint Detroit General Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Approve Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel., [39] MOTION to Appoint Building Trades United Pension Trust Fund to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and Approval of Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel., [22] MOTION to Appoint Jose Betancourt to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and to approve Lead and Liaison Counsel. MOTION to Appoint Jose Betancourt to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and to approve Lead and Liaison Counsel.. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System. (Ban, William)
ORDER granting [59] Motion for Carol V. Gilden to Appear Pro Hac Vice for plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 5/23/08) (db)
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Filed: 5/23/2008, Entered: 5/23/2008
Transmission to Attorney Admissions Clerk
Transmission to Attorney Admissions Clerk. Transmitted re: [60] Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice to the Attorney Admissions Clerk for updating of Attorney Information. (db)
NOTICE of The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California Withdrawing Motion for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff re: [46] MOTION to Appoint The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and to Approve Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel. MOTION to Appoint The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and to Approve Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel.. Document filed by The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California. (Finkel, Robert)
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Filed: 5/21/2008, Entered: 6/11/2008
Note Regarding Deleted Document
***DELETED DOCUMENT. Deleted document number [58] Notice of Voluntary Dismissal. The document was incorrectly filed in this case. (tve)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Joseph Weiss dated 5/16/08 re: Request that with respect to movants motions for lead plaintiff status, opposition papers shall be filed on or before 5/27/08 and that reply papers shall be filed on or before 6/6/08. ENDORSEMENT: Request granted. The briefing schedule with reagrd to the motion to appoint lead plaintiff herein is extended so that the response is due 5/27/08 and reply 6/6/08., Set Deadlines/Hearing as to [39] MOTION to Appoint Building Trades United Pension Trust Fund to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and Approval of Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel., [35] MOTION to Appoint Massachusetts Laborers' Pension Fund to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., [25] MOTION to Appoint South Shore Investment Group, CRL Management LLC, Kal Koplin, Michael Rubin to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., [20] MOTION to Appoint Detroit General Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Approve Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel., [46] MOTION to Appoint The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and to Approve Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel. MOTION to Appoint The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and to Approve Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel., [42] MOTION to Appoint THE MF GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR GROUP to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint THE MF GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR GROUP to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., [22] MOTION to Appoint Jose Betancourt to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and to approve Lead and Liaison Counsel. MOTION to Appoint Jose Betancourt to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and to approve Lead and Liaison Counsel. ( Responses due by 5/27/2008. Replies due by 6/6/2008.) (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 5/16/08) (cd)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Joseph H. Weiss dated 5/16/2008 re: In accordance with Your Honor's direction, in a conference call today, counsel for competing movants for lead plaintiff in the captioned litigation agreed, subject to the Court's approval, that opposition papers shall be filed on or before May 27, 2008 and that the reply papers shall be filed on or before June 6, 2008. ENDORSEMENT: Request GRANTED. The briefing schedule with regard to the motion to appoint lead plaintiff herein is extended as set forth herein: response 5/27/2008: reply 6/6/2008. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 5/16/2008) (jfe)
MEMO ENDORSED withdrawing [32] Motion to Appoint of Ira Zeidman and Roslyn Fabian for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff, so ordered. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 5/14/08) (cd)
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by William J. Ban on behalf of Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System (Ban, William)
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Regina Marie Calcaterra on behalf of Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System (Calcaterra, Regina)
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by A. Arnold Gershon on behalf of Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System (Gershon, A.)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Abigail Romeo dated 5/9/08 re: Request by plaintiffs' to move for appointment as lead plaintiff. ENDORSEMENT: Request GRANTED. The prospective plaintiffs referred to above may proceed to move for appointment as lead plaintiff herein without the necessity of a pre-motion conference. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 5/9/08) (cd)
AMENDED MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [42] MOTION to Appoint THE MF GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR GROUP to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint THE MF GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR GROUP to serve as lead plaintiff(s). (With corrected page numbers). (Kui, Gloria)
DECLARATION of Robert C. Finkel in Support re: [46] MOTION to Appoint The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and to Approve Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel. MOTION to Appoint The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and to Approve Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel.. Document filed by The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit Exhibit 2, # (3) Exhibit Exhibit 3, # (4) Exhibit Exhibit4, # (5) Exhibit Exhibit 5)(Finkel, Robert)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [46] MOTION to Appoint The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and to Approve Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel. MOTION to Appoint The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and to Approve Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel.. Document filed by The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California. (Finkel, Robert)
MOTION to Appoint The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and to Approve Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel. Document filed by The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California.(Finkel, Robert)
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Filed: 5/12/2008, Entered: 5/12/2008
Note to Attorney to Re-File Document - Deficient D
***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY ERROR. Note to Attorney Robert Finkel to RE-FILE Document [19] MOTION to Appoint The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California to serve as lead plaintiff(s). ERROR(S): Supporting documents must be filed individually. Event codes for Memorandum of Law in Support and Declaration in Support found under Replies, Oppositions, Supporting Documents. (jar)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Motion for Appointment for Lead Plaintiff and Counsel on 5/9/2008. Service was made by MAIL. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System. (Kui, Gloria)
DECLARATION of Mark R. Rosen in Support re: [42] MOTION to Appoint THE MF GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR GROUP to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint THE MF GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR GROUP to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, Henri J. Steenkamp. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit D, # (5) Exhibit E, # (6) Exhibit F, # (7) Exhibit G Part 1 of 3, # (8) Exhibit G Part 2 of 3, # (9) Exhibit G Part 3 of 3)(Kui, Gloria)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [42] MOTION to Appoint THE MF GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR GROUP to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint THE MF GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR GROUP to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System. (Kui, Gloria)
MOTION to Appoint THE MF GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR GROUP to serve as lead plaintiff(s). Document filed by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, Policement's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, Central States, Southeast, Southwest Areas Pension Fund, State-Boston Retirement System.(Kui, Gloria)
AFFIDAVIT of David A. Rosenfeld in Support re: [39] MOTION to Appoint Building Trades United Pension Trust Fund to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and Approval of Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel.. Document filed by Building Trades United Pension Trust Fund. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit D)(Rosenfeld, David)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [39] MOTION to Appoint Building Trades United Pension Trust Fund to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and Approval of Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel.. Document filed by Building Trades United Pension Trust Fund. (Rosenfeld, David)
MOTION to Appoint Building Trades United Pension Trust Fund to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and Approval of Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel. Document filed by Building Trades United Pension Trust Fund.(Rosenfeld, David)
DECLARATION of Jeffrey C. Block in Support re: [35] MOTION to Appoint Massachusetts Laborers' Pension Fund to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Massachusetts Laborers' Pension Fund. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit D)(Silk, Gerald)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [35] MOTION to Appoint Massachusetts Laborers' Pension Fund to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Massachusetts Laborers' Pension Fund. (Silk, Gerald)
MOTION to Appoint Massachusetts Laborers' Pension Fund to serve as lead plaintiff(s). Document filed by Massachusetts Laborers' Pension Fund.(Silk, Gerald)
DECLARATION of Kim E. Miller in Support re: [32] MOTION to Appoint Ira Zeidman & Roslyn Fabian to serve as lead plaintiff(s) appoint Lead Counsel and consolidate any future related cases. MOTION to Appoint Ira Zeidman & Roslyn Fabian to serve as lead plaintiff(s) appoint Lead Counsel and consolidate any future related cases.. Document filed by Ira Zeidman & Roslyn Fabian. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C)(Miller, Kim)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [32] MOTION to Appoint Ira Zeidman & Roslyn Fabian to serve as lead plaintiff(s) appoint Lead Counsel and consolidate any future related cases. MOTION to Appoint Ira Zeidman & Roslyn Fabian to serve as lead plaintiff(s) appoint Lead Counsel and consolidate any future related cases.. Document filed by Ira Zeidman & Roslyn Fabian. (Miller, Kim)
MOTION to Appoint Ira Zeidman & Roslyn Fabian to serve as lead plaintiff(s) appoint Lead Counsel and consolidate any future related cases. Document filed by Ira Zeidman & Roslyn Fabian. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Miller, Kim)
DECLARATION of Evan J. Smith, Esquire in Support re: (4 in 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 12 in 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 5 in 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 22 in 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 5 in 1:08-cv-03359-VM) MOTION to Appoint Jose Betancourt to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint Jose Betancourt to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Jose Betancourt. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibits A-D, # (2) Exhibit E, # (3) Exhibit F)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 1:08-cv-03359-VM(Smith, Evan)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Motion to Appoint Lead Plaintiff and Lead and Liaison Counsel and All Supporting Documents served on All Counsel of Record on May 9, 2008. Service was made by ECF and MAIL. Document filed by Jose Betancourt. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 1:08-cv-03359-VM(Smith, Evan)
DECLARATION of Joseph H. Weiss in Support re: [25] MOTION to Appoint South Shore Investment Group, CRL Management LLC, Kal Koplin, Michael Rubin to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., [26] MOTION to Appoint Counsel.. Document filed by Michael Rubin. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C)(Weiss, Joseph)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [25] MOTION to Appoint South Shore Investment Group, CRL Management LLC, Kal Koplin, Michael Rubin to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., [26] MOTION to Appoint Counsel.. Document filed by Michael Rubin. (Weiss, Joseph)
FILING ERROR - DUPLICATE DOCKET ENTRY - DECLARATION of Evan J. Smith, Esquire in Support (See document no. 31)re: (4 in 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 12 in 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 5 in 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 22 in 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 5 in 1:08-cv-03359-VM) MOTION to Appoint Jose Betancourt to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint Jose Betancourt to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Amy S. Butte. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibits A-D, # (2) Exhibit E, # (3) Exhibit F)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 1:08-cv-03359-VM(Smith, Evan) Modified on 5/12/2008 (jar).
MOTION to Appoint South Shore Investment Group, CRL Management LLC, Kal Koplin, Michael Rubin to serve as lead plaintiff(s). Document filed by Michael Rubin.(Weiss, Joseph)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: (4 in 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 12 in 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 5 in 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 22 in 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 5 in 1:08-cv-03359-VM) MOTION to Appoint Jose Betancourt to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint Jose Betancourt to serve as lead plaintiff(s). and Approve Lead and Liaison Counsel. Document filed by Jose Betancourt. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 1:08-cv-03359-VM(Smith, Evan)
AFFIDAVIT of Ira M. Press in Support re: [20] MOTION to Appoint Detroit General Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Approve Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel.. Document filed by Detroit General Retirement System. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit D)(Press, Ira)
MOTION to Appoint Jose Betancourt to serve as lead plaintiff(s) and to approve Lead and Liaison Counsel. Document filed by Jose Betancourt. (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order)Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 1:08-cv-02867-VM, 1:08-cv-02895-VM, 1:08-cv-03359-VM(Smith, Evan)
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [20] MOTION to Appoint Detroit General Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Approve Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel.. Document filed by Detroit General Retirement System. (Press, Ira)
MOTION to Appoint Detroit General Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., MOTION to Approve Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel. Document filed by Detroit General Retirement System.(Press, Ira)
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION to Appoint The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California to serve as lead plaintiff(s). Document filed by The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California. Return Date set for 6/4/2008 at 10:00 AM. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion of the Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and for Approval of its Selection of Lead Counsel, # (2) Exhibit Declaration of Robert C. Finkel in Support of Motion of the Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California)(Finkel, Robert) Modified on 5/12/2008 (jar).
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Ramzi Abadou dated 5/7/08 re: certain investors requests leave from complying with this practice so that we may file our motion on 5/9/08. ENDORSEMENT: Request Granted. The prospective plaintiffs referred to within may proceed to... for appointment as lead plaintiffs herein by 5/9/08 without the necessity of a conference. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 5/7/08) (pl)
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Filed: 5/7/2008, Entered: 5/7/2008
Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines
Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: Motions due by 5/9/2008. (pl)
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Filed: 5/5/2008, Entered: 5/12/2008
Telephone Conference
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Victor Marrero: Telephone Status Conference held on 5/5/2008. The Court clarified the deadline for moving lead plaintiff and lead counsel status for May 9, 2008. No formal pre-motion conference will be necessary. After May 9, 2008, the parties moving for lead plaintiff status are to agree upon a brief schedule and submit it to the court for its approval. (jmi)
ORDER: It is hereby ordered that the Clerk of the Court is directed to consolidate the two cases captioned herein for all purposes. All filings in connection with the consolidated action be docketed against the remaining lower number, 08-cv-2233. The Clerk of the Court shall close the referenced higher numbered numbered case, 08cv3359, as a separate action and remove it from the Court's docket. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 4/15/2008) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-03359-UA(jpo)
ORDER: that the Clerk of Court is directed to consolidate the two cases captioned above for all purposes. All filings in connection with the consolidated action be docketed against the remaining lower number case, 08 Civ. 2233. The Clerk of Court close the referenced higher numbered case, 08 Civ., as a separate action and remove it from the Court's docket. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 4/9/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02867-UA(tro)
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. no Corporate Parent. Document filed by Edward L. Goldberg, MF Global, Ltd., Kevin R. Davis, Amy S. Butte, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher J. Smith, Christopher Bates, Henri J. Steenkamp.Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM(Anders, David)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. Document filed by Edward L. Goldberg, MF Global, Ltd., Kevin R. Davis, Amy S. Butte, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher J. Smith, Christopher Bates, Henri J. Steenkamp. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM(Shin, Won)
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Won S. Shin on behalf of Edward L. Goldberg, MF Global, Ltd., Kevin R. Davis, Amy S. Butte, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher J. Smith, Christopher Bates, Henri J. Steenkamp Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM(Shin, Won)
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Elaine Patricia Golin on behalf of Edward L. Goldberg, MF Global, Ltd., Kevin R. Davis, Amy S. Butte, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher J. Smith, Christopher Bates, Henri J. Steenkamp Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM(Golin, Elaine)
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by David B. Anders on behalf of Edward L. Goldberg, MF Global, Ltd., Kevin R. Davis, Amy S. Butte, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher J. Smith, Christopher Bates, Henri J. Steenkamp Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM(Anders, David)
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Bernard W. Nussbaum on behalf of Edward L. Goldberg, MF Global, Ltd., Kevin R. Davis, Amy S. Butte, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher J. Smith, Christopher Bates, Henri J. Steenkamp Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM(Nussbaum, Bernard)
ORDER that the Clerk of Court is directed to consolidate the two cases (08-2233 and 08-2895) for all purposes; all filings in connection with the consolidated action be docketed against the remaining lower number case, 08-2233; and that the Clerk of the Court close the referenced higher numbered case, 08-2895, as a separate action and remove it from the Court's docket. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 4/7/08) (cd)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Joseph H. Weiss dated 3/31/08 re: This letter is to advise the Court that because of an objection and request to be heard raise by defendant in that case, Judge Lynch has temporarily stayed his Order so that the parties can be heard. ENDORSEMENT: Request DENIED. Even if defendants do not object, there are plaintiffs in related cases filed in this District, of which the Court is aware of at least three others, who would have an interest in the proposed Order. This request is premature until all potential cases arising from the same events are filed. For these reasons Judge Lynch's Order is under reconsideration. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 4/2/08) (tro)
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Joseph Weiss dated 3/31/08 re: Request for an order concerning notice to investors made reference to a similar order granted by Judge Lynch. ENDORSEMENT: Request DENIED. Even if defendants do not object, there are plaintiffs in related cases filed in this District, of which the Court is aware of at least three other, who would have an interest in the proposed Order. This request is premature until all potential cases arising from the same events are filed. For these reasons Judge Lynch's Order is under reconsideration. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 4/2/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM, 1:08-cv-02895-VM(cd)
STIPULATION AND ORDER ADJOURNING THE TIME FOR THE MF GLOBAL DEFENDANTS TO ANSWER, MOVE TO DISMISS OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT: It is hereby stipulated and agreed by and between the undersigned counsel that Plaintiff shall have 60 days after the entry of an order appointing lead plaintiff and approving lead counsel pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 77z-1(a)(3) to file an amended and/or consolidated complaint and that time defendants MF Global, Ltd., Kevin Davis, Amy S. Buttle, Christopher J. Smith, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher Bates, Edward L. Goldberg, and Henri J. Steenkamp to answer, move to dismiss or otherwise respond to the Complaint shall be extended 60 days after the filing of such amended Complaint. Plaintiff will have 60 days after the MF Global Defendants will have 45 days thereafter to file any reply. So Ordered (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 4/2/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM(js)
ORDER: The Clerk of the Court is directed to consolidate 08cv2233(VM) as LEAD case with 08cv2802(VM) as MEMBER case for all purposes. That all filings in connection with the consolidated action be docketed in the lower numbered case (LEAD case 08cv2233). That the Clerk of Court close the higher case number (Member case 08cv2802), as a seperate action and remove it from the Court's docket. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 3/31/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-02233-VM, 1:08-cv-02802-VM(db)
STIPULATION AND ORDER ADJOURNING THE TIME FOR THE MF GLOBAL DEFENDANTS TO ANSWER, MOVE TO DISMISS OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT: MF Global, Ltd., Kevin R. Davis, Amy S. Butte, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher J. Smith, Christopher Cates, Henri J. Steenkamp, and Edward L. Goldberg (the MF Global defendants) to answer, move to dismiss or otherwise respond to the Complaint shall be extended to 60 days after the filing of such amended complaint. Plaintiff will have 60 days after the MF Global defendants file any motion to dismiss to file any response, and the MF Global defendants will have 45 days thereafter to file any reply. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 3/26/08) (tro)
COMPLAINT against Edward L. Goldberg, MF Global, Ltd., Man Group PLC, Kevin R. Davis, Amy S. Butte, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher J. Smith, Christopher Bates, Henri J. Steenkamp. (Filing Fee $ 350.00, Receipt Number 643965)Document filed by Michael Rubin.(jeh)
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Filed: 3/6/2008, Entered: 3/10/2008
Case Designated ECF.
Case Designated ECF. (jeh)
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Filed: 3/6/2008, Entered: 3/10/2008
Case Designation
Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis is so designated. (jeh)
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Filed: 3/6/2008, Entered: 3/10/2008
Summons Issued
SUMMONS ISSUED as to Edward L. Goldberg, MF Global, Ltd., Man Group PLC, Kevin R. Davis, Amy S. Butte, Alison J. Carnwath, Christopher J. Smith, Christopher Bates, Henri J. Steenkamp. (jeh)
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