ORDER: On May 8, 2020, the Court granted Plaintiffs' unopposed motion for entry of partial final judgment against the Non-Settling Defendants. Doc. 643. On April 2, 2021, the Court entered final judgment as to the Settling Defendants. Docs. 687, 688, 689. Accordingly, the Clerk is respectfully directed to close this case and all related cases, listed below: No. 16-cv-4603, Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of N. Cal. et al. v. Bank of Am. Corp. et al.; No. 16-cv-5011, Inter-Local Pension Fund Graphic Commc'ns Conference of the Int'l Bhd. of Teamsters v. Bank of Am. Corp. et al.; No. 16-cv-5203, City of Bristol Pension Fund et al. v. Bank of Am. Corp. et al.; No. 16-cv-5269, Asbestos Workers Philadelphia Welfare and Pension Fund v. Bank of Am., N.A. et al.; No. 16-cv-4151, City of Atlanta Firefighters Pension Fund v. Bank of Am., N.A. et al.; No. 16-cv-4485, La. Sheriffs' Pension Relief Fund v. Bank of Am., N.A. et al.; No. 16-cv-5755, Painters and Allied Trades Dist. Council No. 35 Pension Fund v. Bank of Am., N.A. et al.; No. 16-cv-6133, Okla. Police Pension and Ret. Sys. v. Bank of Am. Corp. et al.; No. 17-cv-00298, The Police Ret. Sys. of St. Louis v. Bank of Am. Corp. et al.; No. 16-cv-7991, La. Municipal Police Employees Ret. Sys. v. Bank of Am. Corp. et al.; No. 16-cv-8621, KBC Asset Mgmt. NV v. Bank of Am. Corp. et al.; No. 16-cv-9398, City of Riviera Beach Police Officers' Pension Fund v. Bank of Am., N.A. et al.; and No. 16-cv-9656, Irving Firemen's Relief and Ret. Fund v. Bank of Am. Corp. et al. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 4/5/2021) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al. (mro)
FINAL JUDGMENT: For good cause shown, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that: 1. This Final Judgment and Order of Dismissal as to HSBC Securities (USA), Inc. and HSBC Bank plc incorporates by reference the definitions in the Settlement Agreement, and all capitalized terms used, but not defined, herein shall have the same meanings as in the Settlement Agreement. (As further set forth herein.) 22. There is no just reason for delay in the entry of this Final Judgment and Order of Dismissal. The Clerk of the Court is directed to enter this Final Judgment and Order of Dismissal pursuant to Rule 54(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure immediately. IT IS SO ORDERED. HSBC Bank plc and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. terminated. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 4/2/2021) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al. (va)
FINAL JUDGMENT: For good cause shown, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that: 1. This Final Judgment and Order of Dismissal as to Deutsche Bank AG and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. incorporates by reference the definitions in the Settlement Agreement, and all capitalized terms used, but not defined, herein shall have the same meanings as in the Settlement Agreement. (As further set forth herein.) 22. There is no just reason for delay in the entry of this Final Judgment and Order of Dismissal. The Clerk of the Court is directed to enter this Final Judgment and Order of Dismissal pursuant to Rule 54(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure immediately. IT IS SO ORDERED. Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc, Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., Deutsche Bank AG and Deutsche Bank AG terminated. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 4/2/2021) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al. (va)
FINAL JUDGMENT: For good cause shown, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that: 1. This Final Judgment and Order of Dismissal as to Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., Merrill Lynch International, Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated incorporates by reference the definitions in the Settlement Agreement, and all capitalized terms used, but not defined, herein shall have the same meanings as in the Settlement Agreement. (As further set forth herein.) 22. There is no just reason for delay in the entry of this Final Judgment and Order of Dismissal. The Clerk of the Court is directed to enter this Final Judgment and Order of Dismissal pursuant to Rule 54(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure immediately. IT IS SO ORDERED. Bank Of America Corporation, Bank of America, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Corporation, Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., Merrill Lynch International, Merrill Lynch, Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, & Smith, Inc., Bank Of America Corporation and Bank Of America Corporation terminated. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 4/2/2021) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al. (va)
ORDER APPROVING PLAN OF ALLOCATION granting (663) Motion for Settlement in case 1:16-cv-03711-ER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that: 1. This Order incorporates by reference the definitions and terms of the proposed Settlements set forth in each Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement, which were previously filed with the Court ("Stipulations") (ECF Nos. 291-1, 291-2, 554-1), and all capitalized terms used, but not defined herein, shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Stipulations. (As further set forth herein.) IT IS SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 4/2/2021) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al. (va)
ORDER AWARDING ATTORNEYS' FEES, LITIGATION EXPENSES, AND SERVICE AWARDS granting (665) Motion for Attorney Fees in case 1:16-cv-03711-ER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that: 1. This Order incorporates by reference the definitions in each Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement, which were previously filed with the Court ("Stipulations") (ECF Nos. 291-1, 291-2, 554-1), and all capitalized terms used, but not defined herein, shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Stipulations. 5. The Fee Request Motion is granted as described below. 6. The Court hereby awards attorneys' fees equal to $23,875,000 (25.00% of the total Settlement Amount across the three Settlements) and $4,585,828.62 in payment of litigation expenses, and interest on such attorneys' fees and expenses at the same rate as the earnings in the Settlement Fund, accruing from the inception of each such Fund. 8. Settlement Classes representatives (i) Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California, (ii) Iron Workers Pension Plan of Western Pennsylvania, and (iii) Alaska, Department of Revenue, Treasury Division, and Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation are hereby each awarded $10,000 from the Settlement Fund in recognition of their contributions and reasonable expenses related to the action on behalf of the Settlement Classes. (As further set forth herein.) IT IS SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 4/2/2021) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al. (va) Transmission to Finance Unit (Cashiers) for processing. Modified on 4/2/2021 (va).
Set/Reset Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 11/6/2018. Motions due by 12/21/2018. Responses due by 2/11/2019. Replies due by 3/13/2019. Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al.(jwh)
ORDER RE: SCHEDULE FOR FILING THE SECOND CONSOLIDATED AMENDED COMPLAINT AND MEMORANDA OF LAW REGARDING MOTION TO DISMISS granting (502) Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File in case 1:16-cv-03711-ER: NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. Plaintiffs must file their second consolidated amended complaint by November 6, 2018. 2. Defendants must file any motion(s) to dismiss by December 21, 2018. 3. Plaintiffs must file any opposition to motion(s) to dismiss by February 11, 2019. 4. Defendants must file their reply (or replies) to Plaintiffs' opposition by March 13, 2019. 5. Defendants expressly reserve all rights, including but not limited to the right to contest whether any party in this action is properly named, and all defenses, including but not limited to those related to personal jurisdiction and venue. 6. Nothing in this order is intended to curtail the rights under the Federal Rules that might otherwise exist absent this agreement. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 10/15/2018) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al. (jwh)
***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER. Document No. (25 in 1:16-cv-05755-ER, 499 in 1:16-cv-03711-ER, 57 in 1:16-cv-04151-ER, 37 in 1:16-cv-04485-ER) Proposed Order, was reviewed and approved as to form. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER, 1:16-cv-04151-ER, 1:16-cv-04485-ER, 1:16-cv-05755-ER(dt)
PROPOSED ORDER. Document filed by City of Atlanta Firefighters Pension Fund, Painters and Allied Trades District Council No. 35 Pension Fund, Louisiana Sheriffs' Pension Relief Fund. Related Document Number: 498 . (Kaplan, David) Proposed Order to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.
NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel Blair A. Nicholas. Document filed by City of Atlanta Firefighters Pension Fund, Louisiana Sheriffs' Pension Relief Fund, Painters and Allied Trades District Council No. 35 Pension Fund. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER, 1:16-cv-04151-ER, 1:16-cv-04485-ER, 1:16-cv-05755-ER(Kaplan, David)
STIPULATION AND ORDER RE: VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CLAIMS, WITHOUT PREJUDICE, AGAINST TD SECURITIES LIMITED: NOW, THEREFORE, ON THE BASIS OF THE FOREGOING REPRESENTATIONS, IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED: 1. That the above-captioned action, In re SSA Bonds Antitrust Litigation, No. 16-cv-3711 (ER), is, as to only TD Securities Limited, dismissed without prejudice and without costs to any party as against any other party. 2. The dismissal is without prejudice. Should discovery lead to facts providing a basis for joining TD Securities Limited back into the case, the parties agree that any statute of limitation, statute of repose, or any other time-related defense or claim shall be tolled as to TD Securities Limited from the date of this stipulation until the date that such discovery was received by Plaintiffs. TD Securities Limited terminated. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 3/5/2018) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al.(jwh) (Main Document 430 replaced on 3/5/2018) (jar). Modified on 3/9/2018 (jwh).
ORDER RE: SCHEDULE AND PAGE LIMITS FOR FILING MEMORANDA OF LAW OPPOSING MOTION TO DISMISS granting (403) Letter Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages in case 1:16-cv-03711-ER. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. Plaintiffs must file any opposition to motion(s) to dismiss by February 14, 2018. 2. Plaintiffs may file memoranda of law of up to 240 pages in opposition to Defendants' motions to dismiss. 3. Defendants will file their reply (or replies) to Plaintiffs' opposition by March 16, 2018. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 1/18/2018) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al, as per Chambers. (mro) Modified on 1/22/2018 (mro).
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Barclays PLC for Barclays Bank plc, Barclays Capital Inc., Barclays Capital Securities Limited, Barclays Services Limited. Document filed by Barclays Bank plc, Barclays Capital Inc., Barclays Capital Securities Limited, Barclays Services Limited.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al.(Sher, Barry)
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Attorney Priyanka Timblo terminated.) (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 9/28/2017) (jwh)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by John Terzaken on behalf of Deutsche Bank AG. New Address: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, 900 G Street, NW, 9th Fl., Washington, DC, USA 20001, (202) 636-5858. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER, 1:16-cv-04151-ER(Terzaken, John)
STIPULATION REGARDING REFERENCES TO TORONTO-DOMINION BANK GROUP: ACCORDINGLY, IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED THAT: 1. Plaintiffs and The Toronto-Dominion Bank shall treat all of Plaintiffs' past references to "Toronto-Dominion Bank Group" in documents filed in this action as references to The Toronto-Dominion Bank for the purposes of litigating this case. For instance, The Toronto-Dominion Bank shall be considered to have been named a defendant for the purposes of the Consolidated Amended Complaint (CAC para. 57-60), as well as being subject to the Stipulation Regarding Service for all purposes. 2. Plaintiffs and The Toronto- Dominion Bank will henceforth refer to The Toronto- Dominion Bank as a named defendant in lieu of "Toronto-Dominion Bank Group" for future filings in this action. 3. The Toronto-Dominion Bank will promptly file a Rule 7.1 corporate disclosure statement with the Court. 4. For the avoidance of doubt, The Toronto- Dominion Bank, TD Bank, N.A., and TD Securities Limited expressly reserve the right to contest whether any party in this action is properly named, and do not waive any defenses, including those related to personal jurisdiction and venue. 5. For the avoidance of doubt, this Stipulation does not reset or alter any responsive deadlines for any defendant other than The Toronto-Dominion Bank. The deadline for The Toronto-Dominion Bank to answer, move, or otherwise respond to any complaint in this action is stayed as set forth in the Stipulation Regarding Service, and the schedule in Paragraph 3 of the Stipulation Regarding Service shall also apply to The Toronto-Dominion Bank. 6. This Stipulation may be executed in counterparts. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 7/11/2017) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al.(rj)
STIPULATION REGARDING SERVICE, TIME TO ANSWER, MOVE, OR OTHERWISE RESPOND, AND OTHER PRELIMINARY MATTERS AS TO THE NEW DEFENDANTS LISTED IN THE CONSOLIDATED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED THAT: 1. The undersigned counsel for each Defendant agrees to waive service of process in the consolidated action and each of the Individual Cases comprising this consolidated action, on behalf of his respective client, expressly reserving the right to contest whether any party in this consolidated action is properly named, and without waiver of any defenses, including those related to personal jurisdiction and venue. 2. The deadlines for all Defendants to answer, move, or otherwise respond to any complaint in this consolidated action are stayed as provided in all prior stipulations and orders, to the extent that such deadlines presently exist or may come to exist following the execution of this Stipulation. The stay shall be without prejudice to any party's right to seek relief from the stay. 3. The following schedule shall apply to all Defendants: a. Defendants will file any motion(s) to dismiss by July 14, 2017. b. Plaintiffs must file any opposition to motion(s) to dismiss by August 29, 2017. c. Defendants will file their reply (or replies) to Plaintiff's opposition by September 26, 2017. d. Nothing in this stipulation is intended to curtail the rights under the Federal Rules that might otherwise exist absent this agreement. ( Motions due by 7/14/2017., Responses due by 8/29/2017, Replies due by 9/26/2017.) (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 5/24/2017) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al., as per Chambers. (mro) Modified on 6/21/2017 (mro).
STIPULATION AND ORDER RE: SCHEDULE FOR FILING OF CONSOLIDATED AMENDED COMPLAINT AND RESPONSIVE PLEADINGS: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED: 1. Plaintiffs must file a consolidated amended complaint no later than April 7, 2017. 2. Defendants will file any motion(s) to dismiss by June 12, 2017. 3. Plaintiffs must file any opposition to motion(s) to dismiss by July 25, 2017. 4. Defendants will file their reply (or replies) to Plaintiff's opposition by September 8, 2017. 5. Nothing in this stipulation is intended to curtail the rights under the Federal Rules that might otherwise exist absent this agreement. The March 22 status conference is adjourned to April 11, 2017, at 11:00 am. ( Amended Pleadings due by 4/7/2017., Motions due by 6/12/2017., Responses due by 7/25/2017, Replies due by 9/8/2017., Status Conference set for 4/11/2017 at 11:00 AM before Judge Edgardo Ramos.) (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 3/10/2017) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al (as per Chambers).(mro)
ORDER. On January 13, 2017, the Police Retirement System of St. Louis filed a Complaint under case number 17 Civ. 298 (the "Police Retirement System Action"), along with a Statement of Relatedness to the Lead Action. On January 18, 2017, the Police Retirement System Action was accepted as related to the Lead Action, and the Police Retirement System Action was reassigned to the undersigned. Pursuant to the August 22, 2016 Order, the Police Retirement System Action and the Lead Action are consolidated. All future filings in this case shall be filed in the Lead Action and bear the same caption as that case number. It is SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 3/1/2017) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al. Entry made in cases as per Chambers. (rjm)
STIPULATION AND ORDER RE: DEADLINE FOR FILING CONSOLIDATED AMENDED COMPLAINT AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR MOTIONS TO DISMISS. IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED: 1. To the extent they exist, Defendants' deadlines to answer, move or otherwise respond to the complaints ir this action are hereby vacated. 2. Plaintiffs must file a consolidated amended complaint no later than March 17, 2017. 3. Defendants will file any motion(s) to dismiss by May 16, 2017. 4. Plaintiffs must file any opposition to motion(s) to dismiss by June 30, 2017. 5. Defendants will file their reply (or replies) to Plaintiff's opposition by August 14, 2017. 6. Nothing in this stipulation is intended to curtail the rights under the Federal Rules that might otherwise exist absent this agreement. It is so ordered. (Amended Pleadings due by 3/17/2017. Motions due by 5/16/2017. Responses due by 6/30/2017. Replies due by 8/14/2017.) (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 1/17/2017) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al., as per Chambers. (rjm)
OPINION AND ORDER re: (47 in 1:16-cv-03711-ER) MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by Louisiana Municipal Police Employees Retirement System, Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System, City of Bristol Pension Fund, (42 in 1:16-cv-03711-ER) MOTION to Appoint Counsel Application to Appoint Labaton Sucharow LLP and Hausfeld LLP as Interim Co-Lead Class Counsel. filed by Boston Retirement System, (45 in 1:16-cv-03711-ER) MOTION to Appoint Counsel Application to Appoint Berger & Montague, P.C. to Plaintiffs' Executive Committee filed by Asbestos Workers Philadelphia Welfare and Pension Fund, (50 in 1:16-cv-03711-ER) MOTION to Appoint Counsel Application to Appoint Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP and Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Interim Co-Lead Class Counsel filed by Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California, Iron Workers Pension Plan of Western Pennsylvania. For the aforementioned reasons, Plaintiffs Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California and Iron Workers Pension Plan of Western Pennsylvania's application to appoint Quinn Emanuel and Robbins Geller as interim co-lead class counsel is GRANTED. All other applications regarding the appointment of counsel are DENIED. The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to terminate the motions, Docs. 42, 45, 47, 50. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 12/22/2016) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al.(cla)
ORDER. On December 14, 2016, the Irving Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund filed a Complaint under case number 16 Civ. 9656 (the "Irving Firemen's Action"), along with a Statement of Relatedness to the Lead Action. On December 20, 2016, the Irving Firemen's Action was accepted as related to the Lead Action, and the Irving Firemen's Action was reassigned to the undersigned. Pursuant to the August 22, 2016 Order, the Irving Firemen's Action and the Lead Action are consolidated. All future filings in this case shall be filed in the Lead Action and bear the same caption as that case number. It is SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 12/21/2016) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al., as per Chambers. (rjm)
STIPULATION REGARDING SERVICE, TIME TO ANSWER, MOVE, OR OTHERWISE RESPOND, AND OTHER PRELIMINARY MATTERS AS TO THE INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS HIREN GUDKA, DFDAA93, AND 78FF0E6. IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED THAT: 1. The undersigned counsel for each Individual Defendant agrees to waive service of process in each of the Individual Cases comprising this consolidated action on behalf of his respective client, expressly reserving the right to contest whether any party in this consolidated action is properly named, and without waiver of any defenses, including those related to personal jurisdiction and venue. 2. The deadlines for all Individual Defendants to answer, move or otherwise respond to any complaint in this consolidated action is stayed as provided in the Stipulation and Consolidation Order, to the extent that such deadlines presently exist or may come to exist following the execution of this Stipulation but before a response and briefing schedule is set for any consolidated complaint. The stay shall be without prejudice to any party's right to seek relief from the stay. 3. The following schedule, set forth in paragraph 4(b) of the Stipulation and Consolidation Order, shall apply to the Individual Defendants: a. Initial Status Conference: Within 21 days after entry of the Court's Order appointing interim lead counsel, interim lead counsel for Plaintiffs and counsel for Defendants shall meet and confer and submit a joint letter that (i) sets a proposed deadline for lead counsel to file a consolidated amended complaint, (ii) establishes a proposed briefing schedule for the defendants' motion(s) to dismiss, (iii) requests that the Court schedule a status conference, and (iv) provides the Court with a proposed agenda for the conference. If the parties are unable to agree on whether or not to include a particular item on the agenda, the letter shall note the fact of disagreement without argument of either side's position. 4. If a complaint containing substantially similar allegations as those in this consolidated action is filed in another federal judicial district (a "Non-Consolidated Action"), the Individual Defendants, together with the other parties in this consolidated action, will meet and confer within five business days of such filing regarding possible adjustments to the proceedings contemplated by this Stipulation. If agreement cannot be reached, any party in this consolidated action may apply to this Court for such relief as it deems appropriate. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 12/13/2016) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv 03711-ER et al. Entry in cases as per Chambers. (rjm)
ORDER: Pursuant to the August 22, 2016 Order, the City of Riviera Beach Action and the Lead Action are consolidated. All future filings in this case shall be filed in the Lead Action and bear the same caption as that case number. It is SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 12/12/2016) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al.(ama)
ORDER: Subsequently, on November 4, 2016, KBC Asset Management NV filed a Complaint under case number, 16 Civ. 8621 (the "KBC Action"), along with a Statement of Relatedness to the Lead Action. On November 10, 2016, the KBC Action was accepted as related to the Lead Action, and the KBC Action was reassigned to the undersigned. Pursuant to the August 22, 2016 Order, the KBC Action and the Lead Action are consolidated. All future filings in this case shall be filed in the Lead Action and bear the same caption as that case number. (As further set forth in this Order) (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 11/14/2016) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al.(lmb)
RESPONSE in Support of Motion re: (42 in 1:16-cv-03711-ER) MOTION to Appoint Counsel Application to Appoint Labaton Sucharow LLP and Hausfeld LLP as Interim Co-Lead Class Counsel., (45 in 1:16-cv-03711-ER) MOTION to Appoint Counsel Application to Appoint Berger & Montague, P.C. to Plaintiffs' Executive Committee. . Document filed by Asbestos Workers Philadelphia Welfare and Pension Fund. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al.(Dell'Angelo, Michael)
ORDER. On October 12, 2016, the Louisiana Municipal Police Employees Retirement System filed a Complaint under case number, 16 Civ. 7991 (the "Louisiana Municipal Action"), along with a Statement of Relatedness to the Lead Action. On October 18, 2016, the Louisiana Municipal Action was accepted as related to the Lead Action, and the Louisiana Municipal Action was reassigned to the undersigned. Pursuant to the August 22, 2016 Order, the Louisiana Municipal Action and the Lead Action are consolidated. All future filings in this case shall be filed in the Lead Action and bear the same caption as that case number. It is SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 10/24/2016) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al. Entry in specified cases as per Chambers. (rjm)
STIPULATION REGARDING SERVICE, PROPOSED CONSOLIDATION, TIME TO ANSWER, MOVE, OR OTHERWISE RESPOND, AND OTHER PRELIMINARY MATTERS: The undersigned counsel for each Defendant agrees to waive service of process in each of the individual cases comprising the Pending SSA Litigation on behalf of its respective client(s), expressly reserving the right to contest whether any party in the Pending SSA Litigation is properly named, and without waiver of any defenses, including those related to personal jurisdiction and venue. The deadlines for all defendants named in the complaints to answer, move or otherwise respond to the complaints in each of the cases comprising the Pending SSA Litigation are stayed as provided in this Stipulation, to the extent that such deadlines presently exist or may come to exist following the execution of this Stipulation but before the cases comprising the Pending SSA Litigation are formally consolidated and a response and briefing schedule is set for any consolidated complaint. The stay shall be without prejudice to any party's right to seek relief from the stay. Subject to the Court's approval, the nine individual actions comprising the Pending SSA litigation are consolidated under the docket number 16-cv-03711 and captioned as "In re SSA Bonds Antitrust Litigation." (As further set forth in this Order.) (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 8/22/2016) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:16-cv-03711-ER et al.(kko)
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE FOR LUCAS E. GILMORE granting 26 Motion for Lucas E. Gilmore to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 7/1/2016) (kgo)
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE FOR DAVID KAPLAN granting 25 Motion for David Kaplan to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 7/1/2016) (kgo)
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE FOR BENJAMIN GALDSTON granting 24 Motion for Benjamin Galdston to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 7/1/2016) (kgo)
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE FOR BLAIR A. NICHOLAS granting 23 Motion for Blair A. Nicholas to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 7/1/2016) (kgo)
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE FOR BRANDON MARSH granting 27 Motion for Brandon Marsh to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 7/1/2016) (kgo)
>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 27 MOTION for Brandon Marsh to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-12489421. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff., 23 MOTION for Blair A. Nicholas to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-12489273. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff., 26 MOTION for Lucas E. Gilmore to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-12489385. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff., 25 MOTION for David Kaplan to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-12489344. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff., 24 MOTION for Benjamin Galdston to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-12489317. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (wb)
MOTION for Brandon Marsh to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-12489421. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by City of Atlanta Firefighters Pension Fund. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Marsh, Brandon)
MOTION for Lucas E. Gilmore to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-12489385. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by City of Atlanta Firefighters Pension Fund. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Gilmore, Lucas)
MOTION for David Kaplan to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-12489344. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by City of Atlanta Firefighters Pension Fund. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Kaplan, David)
MOTION for Benjamin Galdston to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-12489317. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by City of Atlanta Firefighters Pension Fund. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Galdston, Benjamin)
MOTION for Blair A. Nicholas to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-12489273. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by City of Atlanta Firefighters Pension Fund. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Nicholas, Blair)
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 15 Motion for John Francis Terzaken, III to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 6/15/2016) (kko)
CASE ACCEPTED AS RELATED. Create association to 1:16-cv-03711-ER. Notice of Assignment to follow. (wb)
Filed: 6/14/2016, Entered: 6/14/2016
NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Edgardo Ramos. Judge Richard J. Sullivan is no longer assigned to the case. (wb)
Filed: 6/14/2016, Entered: 6/14/2016
>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 15 MOTION for John Francis Terzaken, III to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-12413865. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (wb)
MOTION for John Francis Terzaken, III to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-12413865. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Deutsche Bank AG. (Attachments: # 1 Certificates of Good Standing, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Terzaken, John)
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO ELECTRONICALLY FILE RELATED CASE STATEMENT. Notice to Attorney Scott Allan Martin, for non compliance with Local Rule 13 of the Division of Business Among Judges. Attorney must electronically file the Related Case Statement. Use the event type Statement of Relatedness found under the event list Other Documents. (laq)
LETTER MOTION to Stay time to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Complaint addressed to Judge Richard J. Sullivan from the parties dated June 10, 2016. Document filed by Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Credit Suisse AG, Deutsche Bank AG, Nomura International plc.(Januszewski, David)
Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn is so designated. (rch)
Filed: 6/6/2016, Entered: 6/6/2016
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Richard J. Sullivan. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at http://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/District. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at http://nysd.uscourts.gov/ecf_filing.php. (rch)
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Credit Suisse AG, Deutsche Bank AG, Hiren Gudka, 78FF0E6, A221E01, Nomura International plc, DFDAA93. (rch)
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Scott Allan Martin. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: City of Atlanta Firefighters Pension Fund. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted. (rch)
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Credit Suisse AG, Deutsche Bank AG, Nomura International plc, Hiren Gudka, A221E01, DFDAA93, and 78FF0E6, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by City of Atlanta Firefighters Pension Fund. (Martin, Scott)
COMPLAINT against Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Bank of America, N.A., Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Credit Suisse AG, Deutsche Bank AG, Hiren Gudka, 78FF0E6, A221E01, Nomura International plc, DFDAA93. (Filing Fee $ 400.00, Receipt Number 0208-12377118)Document filed by City of Atlanta Firefighters Pension Fund.(Martin, Scott)