ORDER ADOPTING MEMORANDUM AND RECOMMENDATIONS re: 57 Memorandum and Recommendations, 40 First MOTION to Dismiss.(Signed by Judge Vanessa D Gilmore) Parties notified.(emares, ) (Entered: 05/15/2008)
RESPONSE to Lead Plaintiffs' Objection to the Magistrate's Memorandum and Recommendation on Motion to Dismiss, filed by James A Lash, James F McCall, J Larry Nichols, H John Riley, Jr, Charles L Watson, Michael E Wiley, Richard D Kinder, Joe B Foster, James R. Clark, Lester M Alberthal, Jr, G Stephen Finley, Jay G. Martin, Eric L Mattson, Lawrence O'Donnell, III, Peter A. Ragauss, Andrew J Szescila, Victor G Beghini, Max P Watson, Jr, Joseph T Casey, Baker Hughes Incorporated, Larry D Brady, Clarence P Cazalot, Jr., Edward P Djerejian, Anthony G Fernandes, Claire W Gargalli, Pierre H Jungels. (Cooper, Samuel) (Entered: 05/01/2008)
NOTICE of Change of Address by Crowley Norman LLP, counsel for Sheetmetal Workers' National Pension Fund, filed. (Norman, Richard) (Entered: 04/21/2008)
MEMORANDUM AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 40 First MOTION to Dismiss. After considering the pleadings, the evidence submitted, the arguments of counsel, and the applicable law, it is RECOMMENDED that Defendants motion be GRANTED, and that this action be dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.Objections to M&R due by 4/28/2008.( Signed by Judge Mary Milloy ) Parties notified.(cjan, ) (Entered: 04/14/2008)
BRIEF Letter Brief in Response to Cooper Letter Brief of March 27, 2008 by Alaska Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Pension Trust, Derivateively on Behalf of Baker Hughes Incorporated, filed.(Jaconette, James) (Entered: 04/04/2008)
BRIEF Letter to Judge Milloy by James A Lash, James F McCall, J Larry Nichols, H John Riley, Jr, Charles L Watson, Michael E Wiley, Richard D Kinder, Joe B Foster, James R. Clark, Alan R. Crain, Lester M Alberthal, Jr, G Stephen Finley, Jay G. Martin, Eric L Mattson, Lawrence O'Donnell, III, Peter A. Ragauss, Andrew J Szescila, Victor G Beghini, Eunice M Filter, Max P Watson, Jr, Joseph T Casey, Alton J Brann, Jack S Blanton, John F Maher, Max L Lukens, Donald C Trauscht, John R Russell, Baker Hughes Incorporated, Chad C Deaton, Larry D Brady, Clarence P Cazalot, Jr., Edward P Djerejian, Anthony G Fernandes, Claire W Gargalli, Pierre H Jungels, filed.(Cooper, Samuel) (Entered: 04/01/2008)
BRIEF in Response to Defendant's Letter Brief (Document # 53) by Sheetmetal Workers' National Pension Fund, filed.(Cunningham, Tom) (Entered: 03/28/2008)
BRIEF Letter Brief re Subject Matter Jurisdiction by James A Lash, James F McCall, J Larry Nichols, H John Riley, Jr, Charles L Watson, Michael E Wiley, Richard D Kinder, Joe B Foster, James R. Clark, Alan R. Crain, Lester M Alberthal, Jr, G Stephen Finley, Jay G. Martin, Eric L Mattson, Lawrence O'Donnell, III, Peter A. Ragauss, Andrew J Szescila, Victor G Beghini, Eunice M Filter, Max P Watson, Jr, Joseph T Casey, Alton J Brann, Jack S Blanton, John F Maher, Max L Lukens, Donald C Trauscht, John R Russell, Baker Hughes Incorporated, Chad C Deaton, Larry D Brady, Clarence P Cazalot, Jr., Edward P Djerejian, Anthony G Fernandes, Claire W Gargalli, Pierre H Jungels, filed.(Cooper, Samuel) (Entered: 03/27/2008)
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mary Milloy. MOTION HEARING held on 3/25/2008. The court takes the Defendants motion to dismiss under advisement. (Docket Entry #40) Appearances:Danny David. Samuel Wollin Cooper, Tom Alan Cunningham, Brian D Long, John A Lowther, Vincent Ian Parrett.(ERO:P. Crawford), filed.(cjan, ) (Entered: 03/25/2008)
ORDER Stipulation 50 Stipulation, Deft Expert Witness List due by 6/30/2008,Pltf Expert Witness List due by 5/19/2008.( Signed by Judge Mary Milloy ) Parties notified.(rvazquez, ) (Entered: 02/29/2008)
NOTICE of Resetting as to 40 First MOTION to Dismiss. Parties notified.Motion Hearing set for 3/25/2008 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 701 before Magistrate Judge Mary Milloy, filed. (cjan, ) (Entered: 02/27/2008)
NOTICE of Resetting as to 40 First MOTION to Dismiss. Parties notified. Motion Hearing has been RESET to 3/7/2008 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 701 before Magistrate Judge Mary Milloy, filed. (cjan, ) (Entered: 02/21/2008)
NOTICE of Resetting as to 40 First MOTION to Dismiss. Parties notified.Motion Hearing is RESET to 3/7/2008 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 701 before Magistrate Judge Mary Milloy, filed. (cjan, ) (Entered: 02/20/2008)
NOTICE of Setting as to 40 First MOTION to Dismiss. Parties notified.Motion Hearing set for 3/6/2008 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 701 before Magistrate Judge Mary Milloy, filed. (cjan, ) (Entered: 02/20/2008)
NOTICE of Decision in Related Case by Baker Hughes Incorporated, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit # 2 Exhibit # 3 Exhibit)(Cooper, Samuel) (Entered: 02/15/2008)
REPLY in Support of 40 First MOTION to Dismiss, filed by James A Lash, James F McCall, J Larry Nichols, H John Riley, Jr, Charles L Watson, Michael E Wiley, Richard D Kinder, Joe B Foster, James R. Clark, Alan R. Crain, Lester M Alberthal, Jr, G Stephen Finley, Jay G. Martin, Eric L Mattson, Lawrence O'Donnell, III, Peter A. Ragauss, Andrew J Szescila, Victor G Beghini, Eunice M Filter, Max P Watson, Jr, Joseph T Casey, Alton J Brann, Jack S Blanton, John F Maher, Max L Lukens, Donald C Trauscht, John R Russell, Baker Hughes Incorporated, Chad C Deaton, Larry D Brady, Clarence P Cazalot, Jr., Edward P Djerejian, Anthony G Fernandes, Claire W Gargalli, Pierre H Jungels. (Attachments: # 1 Compendium of Authorities - Tab 1# 2 Compendium of Authorities - Tab 2# 3 Compendium of Authorities - Tab 3)(Cooper, Samuel) (Entered: 01/28/2008)
RESPONSE in Opposition to 40 First MOTION to Dismiss, filed by Sheetmetal Workers' National Pension Fund. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Affidavit of Michael Sullivan# 2 Proposed Order # 3 Appendix # 4 Tab 1 to Appendix of Authorities# 5 Tab 2 to Appendix of Authorities# 6 Tab 3 to Appendix of Authorities# 7 Tab 4 to Appendix of Authorities# 8 Tab 5 to Appendix of Authorities# 9 Tab 6 to Appendix of Authorities# 10 Tab 7 to Appendix of Authorities# 11 Tab 8 to Appendix of Authorities# 12 Tab 9 to Appendix of Authorities# 13 Tab 10 to Appendix of Authorities# 14 Tab 11 to Appendix of Authorities# 15 Tab 12 to Appendix of Authorities# 16 Tab 13 to Appendix of Authorities# 17 Tab 14 to Appendix of Authorities# 18 Tab 15 to Appendix of Authorities# 19 Tab 16 to Appendix of Authorities# 20 Tab 17 to Appendix of Authorities# 21 Tab 18 to Appendix of Authorities# 22 Tab 19 to Appendix of Authorities# 23 Tab 20 to Appendix of Authorities# 24 Tab 21 to Appendix of Authorities# 25 Tab 22 to Appendix of Authorities)(Cunningham, Tom) (Entered: 01/07/2008)
First MOTION to Dismiss by James A Lash, James F McCall, J Larry Nichols, H John Riley, Jr, Charles L Watson, Michael E Wiley, Richard D Kinder, Joe B Foster, James R. Clark, Lester M Alberthal, Jr, G Stephen Finley, Jay G. Martin, Eric L Mattson, Lawrence O'Donnell, III, Peter A. Ragauss, Andrew J Szescila, Victor G Beghini, Max P Watson, Jr, Joseph T Casey, Baker Hughes Incorporated, Chad C Deaton, Larry D Brady, Clarence P Cazalot, Jr., Edward P Djerejian, Anthony G Fernandes, Claire W Gargalli, Pierre H Jungels, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/18/2007. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order# 2 Appendix Compendium of Authorities Tabs 1-2# 3 Exhibit Exhibits A - B# 4 Appendix Compendium of Authorities (Tabs 3-5)# 5 Appendix Compendium of Authorities (Tab 6)# 6 Appendix Compendium of Authorities (Tabs 7-10)# 7 Appendix Compendium of Authorities (Tabs 11-13)# 8 Appendix Compendium of Authorities (Tabs 14-15)# 9 Appendix Compendium of Authorities (Tabs 16-17)# 10 Appendix Compendium of Authorities (Tabs 18-19 part)# 11 Appendix Compendium of Authorities (Tabs 19 part - 21)# 12 Appendix Compendium of Authorities (Tabs 22-24)# 13 Appendix Compendium of Authorities (Tabs 25-26))(Cooper, Samuel) (Entered: 11/28/2007)
AMENDED Consolidated Verified Shareholder Derivative Complaint against all defendants filed by all plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - 2001 SEC Cease and Desist Order# 2 Exhibit B - 2002 Code of Conduct# 3 Exhibit C - April 2007 SEC Complaint# 4 Exhibit D - April 2007 BH Deferred Prosecution Agreement# 5 Exhibit E - May 2007 Final Judgment)(Cunningham, Tom) (Entered: 10/15/2007)
ORDER that an answer must be filed by November 28, 2007. Further, Plaintiff shall have until January 7, 2008 to respond to any Motion to Dismiss filed by defendants. Defendants will than have until January 28, 2008 to reply.( Signed by Judge Vanessa D Gilmore ) Parties notified.(ealexander, ) (Entered: 10/05/2007)
ORDER granting 34 Motion to Appoint Co-Lead Plaintiffs and Co-Lead Counsel.( Signed by Judge Vanessa D Gilmore ) Parties notified.(ypippin, ) (Entered: 09/21/2007)
TRANSCRIPT of Scheduling Conference Proceedings held on 09/07/07 before Judge Vanessa D Gilmore. Court Reporter: Stephanie Kay Carlisle-Neisser. Transcript is available for viewing in the office of the clerk, filed. (dbiagas, ) (Entered: 09/19/2007)
Agreed MOTION for Appointment of Co-Lead Plaintiffs and Co-Lead Counsel by all plaintiffs, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/9/2007. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Norman, Richard) (Entered: 09/18/2007)
ORDER granting John A Lowther's 30 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice fpr Alaska Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Pension Trust.( Signed by Judge Vanessa D Gilmore ) Parties notified.(kmurphy, ) (Entered: 09/13/2007)
ORDER granting James Jaconette's 29 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Alaska Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Pension Trust.( Signed by Judge Vanessa D Gilmore ) Parties notified.(kmurphy, ) (Entered: 09/13/2007)
SCHEDULING ORDER: ETT: 5 days. Non-Jury. Amended Pleadings due by 10/15/2007. Joinder of Parties due by 10/15/2007. Pltf Expert Witness List due by 3/1/2008. Deft Expert Witness List due by 4/1/2008. Discovery due by 7/1/2008. Dispositive Motion Filing due by 8/1/2008. Joint Pretrial Order due by 11/19/2008. This case is subject to being called to trial during December, 2008. Docket Call set for 11/28/2008 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 9A before Judge Vanessa D Gilmore.( Signed by Judge Vanessa D Gilmore ) Parties notified.(chorace, ) (Entered: 09/12/2007)
MOTION for John A. Lowther to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Alaska Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Pension Trust, Derivateively on Behalf of Baker Hughes Incorporated, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/1/2007. (Jaconette, James) (Entered: 09/11/2007)
MOTION for James I. Jaconette to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Alaska Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Pension Trust, Derivateively on Behalf of Baker Hughes Incorporated, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/1/2007. (Jaconette, James) (Entered: 09/11/2007)
ORDER GRANTING AGREED MOTION TO TRANSFER (Copy from 07-cv-2670).( Signed by Judge Vanessa D Gilmore ) Parties notified.(ypippin, ) (Entered: 09/07/2007)
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to James A Lash served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; James F McCall served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; J Larry Nichols served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; H John Riley, Jr served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; Charles L Watson served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; Michael E Wiley served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; Richard D Kinder served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; Joe B Foster served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; Lester M Alberthal, Jr served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; Victor G Beghini served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; Max P Watson, Jr served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; Joseph T Casey served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; Jack S Blanton served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; John F Maher served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; Max L Lukens served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; Donald C Trauscht served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; John R Russell served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; Chad C Deaton served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; Larry D Brady served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; Clarence P Cazalot, Jr. served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; Edward P Djerejian served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; Anthony G Fernandes served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; Claire W Gargalli served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007; Pierre H Jungels served on 8/23/2007, answer due 10/22/2007, filed.(Cunningham, Tom) (Entered: 09/06/2007)
Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' 24 MOTION to Stay by all plaintiffs, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/24/2007. (Cunningham, Tom) Linked to #24 on 9/11/2007 (ltien, ). (Entered: 09/04/2007)
MOTION to Stay Pending Consolidation and Selection of Lead Case by James A Lash, James F McCall, J Larry Nichols, H John Riley, Jr, Charles L Watson, Michael E Wiley, Richard D Kinder, Joe B Foster, Lester M Alberthal, Jr, Victor G Beghini, Max P Watson, Jr, Joseph T Casey, Jack S Blanton, John F Maher, Max L Lukens, Donald C Trauscht, John R Russell, Baker Hughes Incorprated, Chad C Deaton, Larry D Brady, Clarence P Cazalot, Jr., Edward P Djerejian, Anthony G Fernandes, Claire W Gargalli, Pierre H Jungels, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/17/2007. (Cooper, Samuel) (Entered: 08/28/2007)
AMENDED Complaint against all defendants filed by all plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A to Amended Complaint# 2 Exhibit Exhibit B to Amended Complaint)(Cunningham, Tom) (Entered: 08/22/2007)
ORDER granting 20 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Ann K. Ritter.( Signed by Judge Vanessa D Gilmore ) Parties notified.(emares, ) (Entered: 08/20/2007)
STIPULATION AND ORDER, Plaintiff has until August 22, 2007 to respond to Defendant's motion to dismiss.( Signed by Judge Vanessa D Gilmore ) Parties notified.(emares, ) (Entered: 08/14/2007)
MOTION to Dismiss 1 Complaint by James A Lash, James F McCall, J Larry Nichols, H John Riley, Jr, Charles L Watson, Michael E Wiley, Richard D Kinder, Joe B Foster, Lester M Alberthal, Jr, Victor G Beghini, Max P Watson, Jr, Joseph T Casey, Jack S Blanton, John F Maher, Max L Lukens, Donald C Trauscht, John R Russell, Baker Hughes Incorprated, Chad C Deaton, Larry D Brady, Clarence P Cazalot, Jr., Edward P Djerejian, Anthony G Fernandes, Claire W Gargalli, Pierre H Jungels, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/30/2007. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F# 7 Appendix Compendium of Authorities Tabs 1 to 2# 8 Appendix Compendium of Authorities Tabs 3 to 8# 9 Appendix Compendium of Authorities Tabs 9 to 13)(Cooper, Samuel) (Entered: 07/09/2007)
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Defendants Chad C. Deaton, Larry D. Brady, Clarence P. Cazalot, Jr., Edward P. Djerejian, Anthony G. Fernandes, Claire W. Gargalli, Pierre H. Jungels, James A. Lash, James F. McCall, J. Larry Nichols, H. John Riley, Jr., Charles L. Watson, Michael E. Wiley, Richard D. Kinder, Joe B. Foster, Lester M. Alberthal, Jr., Victor G. Beghini, Max P. Watson, Jr., Joseph T. Casey, Jack S. Blanton, John F. Maher, Max L. Lukens, Donald C. Trauscht, and John R. Russell, filed.(Cooper, Samuel) (Entered: 07/09/2007)
ORDER granting 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Martha H. Rhodes.( Signed by Judge Vanessa D Gilmore ) Parties notified.(ealexander, ) (Entered: 06/07/2007)
ORDER granting 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Set D. Ridgrodsky.( Signed by Judge Vanessa D Gilmore ) Parties notified.(chorace, ) (Entered: 06/05/2007)
ORDER granting 3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Brian D. Long.( Signed by Judge Vanessa D Gilmore ) Parties notified.(chorace, ) (Entered: 06/05/2007)
RETURN of Service of SUMMONS Executed as to Baker Hughes Incorporated served on 5/11/2007, answer due 7/10/2007, filed.(pcrawford, ) (Entered: 05/30/2007)
MOTION for Martha H. Rhodes to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sheetmetal Workers' National Pension Fund, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/18/2007. (Cunningham, Tom) (Entered: 05/29/2007)
ORDER granting 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Vincent Parrett added for Sheetmetal Workers' National Pension Fund.( Signed by Judge Vanessa D Gilmore ) Parties notified.(hcarr, ) (Entered: 05/25/2007)
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER Regarding Discovery Motions, Motions for Summary Judgment and Analogous Motions to Dismiss.( Signed by Judge Vanessa D Gilmore ) Parties notified.(emares, ) (Entered: 05/17/2007)
MOTION for Vincent Parrett to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sheetmetal Workers' National Pension Fund, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/4/2007. (Cunningham, Tom) (Entered: 05/14/2007)
MOTION for Seth D. Rigrodsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sheetmetal Workers' National Pension Fund, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/4/2007. (Cunningham, Tom) (Entered: 05/14/2007)
MOTION for Brian D. Long to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sheetmetal Workers' National Pension Fund, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/4/2007. (Cunningham, Tom) (Entered: 05/14/2007)
ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 9/7/2007 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 9A before Judge Vanessa D Gilmore.( Signed by Judge Vanessa D Gilmore ) (Attachments: # 1 Judge's Procedure) Parties notified.(mmapps, ) (Entered: 05/11/2007)