RESPONSE to 232 Letter Declaration of Kenneth W. Lewis by Catherine Margaret Cortez, Larry Darrik Hooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/10/2011)
Letter from Theresa Mae Nash informing the court that she was led to believe by counsel Ken Lewis's office that her claim had been timely filed. Counsel later informed her that her claim was not received in time. (mrp, ) (Entered: 03/01/2011)
AGREED ORDER OF DISMISSAL OF CROSS-CLAIMS WITHOUT PREJUDICE. It is ordered that all claims, demands, debts, or causes of action asserted or assertable herein by The Moving Cross-Claimants are dismissed without prejudice. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 1/31/11. (mrp, ) (Entered: 01/31/2011)
Joint MOTION to Dismiss Without Prejudice Cross-Claims by Louis Powell. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Smith, Michael) (Entered: 01/28/2011)
ORDER OF DISMISSAL granting 227 Motion to Dismiss Cross-Defendants George Calvert and Calvert & Associates. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 1/25/11. (mrp, ) (Entered: 01/25/2011)
ORDER OF DISMISSAL granting 226 Motion to Dismiss as to Cross-Defendants Gregory Guido and National Tax, Inc. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 1/25/11. (mrp, ) (Entered: 01/25/2011)
MOTION to Dismiss Cross-Defendants Gregory Guido and National Tax, Inc. by Elizabeth Spinelli. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Martens, Dan) (Entered: 01/24/2011)
MOTION to Dismiss Cross-Defendants George Calvert and Calvert & Associates by Elizabeth Spinelli. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Martens, Dan) (Entered: 01/24/2011)
***DOCUMENT NOT PDF WORD SEARCHABLE; MOTION TERMINATED; ATTY NOTIFIED TO REFILE*** MOTION to Dismiss Calvert by Elizabeth Spinelli. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Martens, Dan) Modified on 1/24/2011 (mrp, ). (Entered: 01/21/2011)
***PROPOSED ORDER FILED IN ERROR; SHOULD HAVE BEEN FILED WITH MOTION # 223 *** Proposed Pretrial Order Proposed Order Re Motion to Dismiss by Elizabeth Spinelli. (Martens, Dan) Modified on 1/24/2011 (mrp, ). (Entered: 01/21/2011)
***DOCUMENT NOT PDF SEARCHABLE; NO PROPOSED ORDER; MOTION TERMINATED AND ATTY NOTIFIED TO REFILE*** MOTION to Dismiss by Elizabeth Spinelli. (Martens, Dan) Modified on 1/24/2011 (mrp, ). (Entered: 01/21/2011)
FINAL ORDER AND JUDGMENT. On 10/18/10, the Court entered a Preliminary Approval Order that preliminarily approved the proposed Settlement Agreement in this Litigation and specified the manner in which plaintiffs' counsel was to provide Class Notice to the Settlement Class. Having read and fully considered the terms of the Settlement Agreement, and all submissions made in connection with it, the Court finds that the Settlement Agreement should be finally approved and the Litigation dismissed with prejudice as to all Settlement Class Memeber who have not excluded themselves from the Settlement Class, and without prejudice as to all persons who timely and validly excluded themselves from the Settlement Class. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 12/17/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 12/20/2010)
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Final Order and Judgment by Catherine Margaret Cortez, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/16/2010)
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Marcia A. Crone: Fairness Hearing held on 12/15/2010. Counsel for all parties present. Judge addressed the parties regarding Settlement. Objections were overruled. Judge approved the fees and settlement. (Court Reporter Tonya Jackson.) (mrp, ) (Entered: 12/16/2010)
RESPONSE to Motion re 208 MOTION Powell Defendants' Opposition to Objections to Approval of Class Action Settlement filed by Louis Powell. (Smith, Michael) (Entered: 12/08/2010)
RESPONSE to 205 Order Declaration of Kenneth W. Lewis by Catherine Margaret Cortez, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/08/2010)
RESPONSE to 213 Letter, 211 Letter, 210 Letter, 206 Letter Memorandum in Opposition to Objections to Certification of Class and Approval of Settlement by Catherine Margaret Cortez, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/08/2010)
CERTIFICATE of conference re 208 MOTION for final approval of the class action settlement filed by Catherine Margaret Cortez, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper. (Lewis, Kenneth) Modified on 11/17/2010 (bjc, ). (Entered: 11/17/2010)
MOTION for Final Approval of class Action Settlement, Certification of Settlement Class, and Award of Attorneys' Fees, Expenses, and Class Representative Incentive Awards by Catherine Margaret Cortez, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Declaration of Kenneth W. Lewis, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Attachment 2 replaced on 11/16/2010) (bjc, ). (Entered: 11/15/2010)
MOTION to Sever Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Support of Motion for Severance by Jerry C Mathis, Loistene R Mathis. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/15/2010)
ORDER. The parties' Joint Motion Regarding Preliminary Approval and Settlement Hearing is granted. The court will order a separate order preliminarily approving the class for settlement purposes, appointing class counsel, and setting a fairness hearing. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 10/18/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 10/19/2010)
AMENDED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Agreed Order Preliminarily Approving Class Action Settlement [page added to allow Judge Crone to sign] by Catherine Margaret Cortez, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Jerry C Mathis, Loistene R Mathis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Lewis, Kenneth) Modified on 10/18/2010 (mrp, ). (Entered: 10/15/2010)
***DOCUMENT STRICKEN; SEE AMENDED DOCUMENT # 203 *** SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Agreed Order Preliminarily Approving Class Action Settlement by Catherine Margaret Cortez, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Jerry C Mathis, Loistene R Mathis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Lewis, Kenneth) Modified on 10/18/2010 (mrp, ). (Entered: 10/15/2010)
ORDER granting 199 Motion to Withdraw Motion to Reconsider Order Granting Amended Motion to Dismiss Defendants Denise White, Craig D. Johnson, Compro Tax, Inc., Compro Tax North, and Ronald Fontenot. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 10/4/10. (pkb, ) (Entered: 10/04/2010)
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Agreed Order Preliminarily Approving Class Action Settlement by Catherine Margaret Cortez, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Jerry C Mathis, Loistene R Mathis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/01/2010)
MOTION to Withdraw Motion to Reconsider Order Granting Amended Motion to Dismiss by Compro Tax, Inc., Ronald Fontenot, Craig D. Johnson, Denise White. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Simien, Marshall) (Entered: 10/01/2010)
RESPONSE in Support re 193 MOTION for Reconsideration re 190 Response to Motion to Dismiss Certain Defendants MOTION for Reconsideration re 190 Response to Motion to Dismiss Certain Defendants filed by Compro Tax, Inc., Compro Tax-North, Ronald Fontenot, Craig D. Johnson, Denise White. (Howard, Wade) (Entered: 09/29/2010)
RESPONSE in Opposition re 193 MOTION for Reconsideration re 190 Response to Motion to Dismiss Certain Defendants MOTION for Reconsideration re 190 Response to Motion to Dismiss Certain Defendants (Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Motion to Reconsider Dismissal and Objection to Motion to Dismiss) filed by Bruce Bateman, Sabrina Bateman, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand, Marc Brown, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Fredricka Marie Hall, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Corey Koenig, Jerry C Mathis, Loistene R Mathis. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/28/2010)
AMENDED COMPLAINT (Fifth Amended Class Action Complaint) against Edwards W. Adams, Sally Hand-Bostick, Kashanebo, Inc., MAT Partners, Mr. Tax of America, National Express Tax, LLC, OHT Partners, Elizabeth Powell, Louis Powell, Powell Financial Services, Elizabeth Spinelli, Carl Martin Stewart, U.S. Energy Credit, Virtual Professional Education, filed by Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Jerry C Mathis, Loistene R Mathis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Sealed Exhibit F)(Lewis, Kenneth) Modified on 9/29/2010 (pkb, ). Modified on 11/18/2010 (aam, ). (Entered: 09/28/2010)
ORDER granting 194 Motion for Leave to File Fifth Amended Class Action Complaint. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 9/28/10. (pkb, ) (Entered: 09/28/2010)
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Plaintiffs' Fifth Amended Class Action Complaint by Catherine Margaret Cortez, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/27/2010)
MOTION for Reconsideration re 190 Response to Motion to Dismiss Certain Defendants by Compro Tax, Inc., Compro Tax-North, Ronald Fontenot, Craig D. Johnson, Denise White. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Order)(Howard, Wade) (Entered: 09/09/2010)
ORDER granting 189 Amended Motion to Dismiss. Defendants Denise White,Craig D. Johnson, Gas Recovery Partners 2 GP, Compro Tax, Inc., Compro Tax North, GRP2, CH4, Green Earth, The Income Tax Office, Federal Ustaxco, Inc., Ronald Fontenot, Mark D. Johnson, MDJ Business Services, Vinson Stanphill, Accurate Business Services, and JM Tax Service d/b/a/ Charles Maull & Associates aredismissed without prejudice. All costs and fees are taxed against the parties incurring the same. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 9/8/10. (pkb, ) (Entered: 09/09/2010)
RESPONSE to Motion re 188 MOTION to Dismiss Without Prejudice as to Certain Defendants filed by Compro Tax, Inc., Compro Tax-North, Ronald Fontenot, Craig D. Johnson, Denise White. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Howard, Wade) (Entered: 09/09/2010)
Amended MOTION to Dismiss Without Prejudice as to Certain Defendants by Bruce Bateman, Sabrina Bateman, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand, Marc Brown, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Fredricka Marie Hall, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Corey Koenig. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/07/2010)
MOTION to Dismiss Without Prejudice as to Certain Defendants by Bruce Bateman, Sabrina Bateman, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand, Marc Brown, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Fredricka Marie Hall, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Corey Koenig. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/03/2010)
ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL granting 186 Motion to Dismiss. Accordingly, this cause is dismissed without prejudice as to Defendants George Calvert; Calvert & Associates; Gregory Guido; and National Tax, Inc. All costs and fees are taxed against the parties incurring the same. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 9/2/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 09/03/2010)
Second MOTION to Dismiss George Calvert; Calvert & Associates; Gregory Guido and National Tax, Inc. Without Prejudice by Bruce Bateman, Sabrina Bateman, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand, Marc Brown, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Fredricka Marie Hall, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Corey Koenig. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Toups, Mitchell) (Entered: 08/30/2010)
ORDER withdrawing 184 Amended MOTION to Dismiss George Calvert; Calvert & Associates; Gregory Guido and National Tax, Inc. Without Prejudice. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 8/26/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 08/27/2010)
***WITHDRAWN BY ORDER 185 *** Amended MOTION to Dismiss George Calvert; Calvert & Associates; Gregory Guido and National Tax, Inc. Without Prejudice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Toups, Mitchell) Modified on 8/27/2010 (mrp, ). (Entered: 08/26/2010)
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Joint Statement of Settlement and Motion Regarding preliminary Approval and Settlement Hearing by Bruce Bateman, Sabrina Bateman, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand, Marc Brown, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Fredricka Marie Hall, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Corey Koenig. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/06/2010)
SIX AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Docket call is set for 3/4/11 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 3 before Judge Marcia Crone. The case will be set for Final Pretrial Conference and Trial at the docket call. Discovery due by 11/17/2010. Motions due by 11/24/2010. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 7/26/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 07/26/2010)
NOTICE by Bruce Bateman, Sabrina Bateman, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand, Marc Brown, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Fredricka Marie Hall, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Corey Koenig of Competing Class Action Case (Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 07/23/2010)
Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File (Unopposed) and Amend Scheduling Order by Bruce Bateman, Sabrina Bateman, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand, Marc Brown, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Fredricka Marie Hall, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Corey Koenig. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order Granting Extension, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Sixth Amended Scheduling Order)(Toups, Mitchell) (Entered: 07/23/2010)
ORDER granting 177 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Dan Earl Martens terminated as counsel for Defendants Sally Hand-Bostick and National Tax Express. Daniel D Tostrud is designated as counsel of record for Defendants. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 6/17/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 06/18/2010)
FIFTH AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Docket call is set for 3/4/11 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 3 before Judge Marcia A. Crone. The case will be set for Final Pretrial Conference and Trial at the docket call. Discovery due by 10/10/2010. Motions due by 11/24/2010. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 5/24/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 05/25/2010)
FOURTH AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Docket call set for 3/4/11 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 3 before Judge Marcia A. Crone. The case will be set for Final Pretrial Conference and Trial at the docket call. Discovery due by 11/10/2010. Motions due by 9/24/2010. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 5/24/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 05/24/2010)
MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend 170 Scheduling Order (UNOPPOSED) by Bruce Bateman, Sabrina Bateman, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand, Marc Brown, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Fredricka Marie Hall, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Corey Koenig. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order Granting Motion to Extend Deadlines and Amend Scheduling Order, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Fourth Amended Scheduling Order)(Toups, Mitchell) (Entered: 05/21/2010)
ORDER granting 171 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Plaintiffs' Interoggatories. Defendants George Calvert and Calvert and Associates shall respond on or before 4/29/10. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 4/19/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 04/19/2010)
Unopposed MOTION Extension of Time to Answer Plaintiffs' Interrogatories by George Calvert, Calvert & Associates. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Close, Howard) (Entered: 04/16/2010)
THIRD AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Docket call set for 1/7/11 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 3 before Judge Marcia A. Crone. Discovery due by 9/10/2010. Motions due by 9/24/2010. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 4/7/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 04/07/2010)
SECOND AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Docket call is set for 1/7/11 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 3 before Judge Marcia A. Crone. This case will be set for Final Pretrial Conference and Trial at the docket call. Deadline for Motions for Class Certification is 5/21/10. Discovery due by 9/10/2010. Motions due by 9/24/2010. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 3/31/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 04/01/2010)
UNOPPOSED MOTION to Extend Deadlines and Amend 156 Scheduling Order by Jimmy Bertrand, et al., (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Text of Second Amended Scheduling Order)(Toups, Mitchell) Modified on 3/31/2010 (mrp, ). (Entered: 03/30/2010)
ORDER granting 163 Motion for Approval of Stipulated Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Discovery Requests. Defendant Elizabeth Spinelli must respond to Plaintiffs' discovery requests on or before 3/11/10. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 3/8/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 03/08/2010)
ORDER granting 164 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Discovery Requests. Defendants Sally Hand-Bostick and National Express Tax LLC must respond to Plaintiffs' discovery requests on or before 3/11/10. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 3/8/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 03/08/2010)
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Discovery by National Express Tax, LLC, Sally Hand-Bostick. (Martens, Dan) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/8/2010: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (mrp, ). (Entered: 03/05/2010)
Unopposed MOTION for Discovery Extention of Time to Respond by Elizabeth Spinelli. (Martens, Dan) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/8/2010: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (mrp, ). (Entered: 03/05/2010)
FIRST AMENDED CROSSCLAIM against Calvert & Associates, George Calvert, Gregory Guido, National Tax, Inc., filed by Vinson Stanphill.(mrp, ) (Entered: 03/03/2010)
ORDER granting 159 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Defendants National Tax and Gregory Guido must respond to Plaintiffs' discovery requests on or before 3/15/10. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 3/2/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 03/02/2010)
ORDER granting 158 Motion for Approval of Stipulated Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Discovery Requests. Accordingly, Defendants Denise White, Ronald Fontenot, Craig Johnson, and Compro Tax, Inc. must serve written responses to Plaintiffs' discovery requests on or before 3/10/10. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 3/1/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 03/02/2010)
MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Gregory Guido, National Tax, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Newton, John) (Entered: 03/01/2010)
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiffs' Discovery Request by Craig D. Johnson, Ronald Fontenot, Denise White. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Simien, Marshall) (Entered: 02/26/2010)
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 112 Motion for Dismissal from Fourth Amended Class Action Complaint. The court finds that the stipulated injunction entered in the Middle District of Florida does not foreclose the claims brought by Plaintiffs in the case at bar. Thus, Stanphill's motion to dismiss based on the principle of double jeopardy or res judicata is denied. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 2/11/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 02/11/2010)
AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Docket call is set for 1/7/11 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 3 before Judge Marcia Crone. The case will be set for Final Pretrial Conference and Trial at the docket call. Discovery due by 8/27/2010. Motions due by 9/1/2010. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 2/11/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 02/11/2010)
MOTION Motion to Extend Certain Deadlines in Scheduling Order re 86 Scheduling Order, by Corey Koenig, Fredricka Marie Hall, Marc Brown, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand, Bruce Bateman, Sabrina Bateman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Amended Scheduling Order, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Toups, Mitchell) (Entered: 02/10/2010)
Original ANSWER to 131 Crossclaim Sally Hand-Bostick and National Express Tax by Elizabeth Powell, Carl Martin Stewart, Virtual Professional Education, U.S. Energy Credit.(Reed, James) (Entered: 01/29/2010)
Original ANSWER to 132 Crossclaim by Elizabeth Powell, Carl Martin Stewart, Virtual Professional Education, U.S. Energy Credit.(Reed, James) (Entered: 01/29/2010)
Cross-Defendant Louis Powell's ANSWER to 143 Answer to Crossclaim of Cross-Claimant Elizabeth Spinelli, by Louis Powell.(Smith, Michael) Modified on 1/29/2010 (mrp, ). (Entered: 01/28/2010)
Cross-Defendant Louis Powell's ANSWER to 142 Answer to Original Crossclaims of Cross-Claimants Sally Hand-Bostick and National Express Tax, by Louis Powell.(Smith, Michael) Modified on 1/29/2010 (mrp, ). (Entered: 01/28/2010)
ORDER denying 145 Motion for Protective Order and granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Order for Date Specific Depositions of Defendants Calvert and Guido 146 . It is further ordered that Calvert and Gregory Guido make themselves available for depositions in Florida on back-to-back days between 2/11/10 and 2/12/10. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 1/21/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 01/22/2010)
ORDER of Dismissal as to InterSecurities, Inc. without prejudice. Consequently, Intersecurities, Inc's Motion to Dismiss Fourth Amended Complaint # 88 is denied as moot. All other claims between the parties in this cause of action remain pending. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 1/20/10. (mrp, ) (Entered: 01/20/2010)
RESPONSE in Opposition re 145 MOTION for Protective Order and Motion for Order for Date Specific Depositions of Defendants Calvert and Guido filed by Corey Koenig, Fredricka Marie Hall, Marc Brown, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand, Bruce Bateman, Sabrina Bateman. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Denying George Calvert's Motion for Protection, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Date Specific Depositions of Defendants Calvert and Guido)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/20/2010)
MOTION for Protective Order by Calvert & Associates, George Calvert. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Protective Order, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Alternative Protective Order)(Close, Howard) (Entered: 01/12/2010)
NOTICE of Disclosure by Corey Koenig, Fredricka Marie Hall, Marc Brown, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand, Bruce Bateman, Sabrina Bateman Class Certification Expert Witness Designation (Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/11/2010)
Elizabeth Spinelli ANSWER to 126 Amended Answer to Complaint, Crossclaim,, and, First CROSSCLAIM against Louis Powell by Elizabeth Spinelli.(Martens, Dan) (Entered: 01/04/2010)
Sally Hand-Bostick and National Express, LLC ANSWER to 126 Amended Answer to Complaint, Crossclaim,,, First CROSSCLAIM against Louis Powell by National Express Tax, LLC, Sally Hand-Bostick.(Martens, Dan) (Entered: 01/04/2010)
ANSWER to 126 Amended Answer to Complaint, Crossclaim,, by Mr Tax of America, Edwards W. Adams.(Tostrud, Daniel) Modified on 12/30/2009 (mrp, ). (Entered: 12/30/2009)
Elizabeth Powell and U.S. Energy Credits' Original ANSWER to 121 Crossclaim by Elizabeth Powell, U.S. Energy Credit.(Reed, James) (Entered: 12/23/2009)
CROSSCLAIM and Original Answer to Cross-Claim against Elizabeth Powell, Carl Martin Stewart, Virtual Professional Education, U.S. Energy Credit, filed by Elizabeth Spinelli.(Martens, Dan) (Entered: 12/23/2009)
First CROSSCLAIM and Original Answer to Cross-Claim against Elizabeth Powell, Carl Martin Stewart, Virtual Professional Education, U.S. Energy Credit, filed by Sally Hand-Bostick.(Martens, Dan) (Entered: 12/23/2009)
First CROSSCLAIM against Calvert & Associates, Craig D. Johnson, George Calvert, GRP2, CH4, Ronald Fontenot, Mark D. Johnson, MDJ Business Services, Denise White, Gregory Guido, National Tax, Inc., Compro Tax, Inc., Edwards W. Adams, Mr. Tax of America, National Express Tax, LLC, Sally Hand-Bostick, Federal USTAXCO, Inc., Elizabeth Spinelli, Vinson Stanphill, Accurate Business Services, filed by Virtual Professional Education.(Reed, James) (Entered: 12/11/2009)
AMENDED ANSWER to Plaintiffs' Fourth Amended Class Action Complaint, CROSSCLAIM against Calvert & Associates, Craig D. Johnson, George Calvert, GRP2, CH4, Ronald Fontenot, Mark D. Johnson, MDJ Business Services, Denise White, Gregory Guido, National Tax, Inc., Compro Tax, Inc., Edwards W. Adams, Mr. Tax of America, National Express Tax, LLC, Sally Hand-Bostick, Federal USTAXCO, Inc., Elizabeth Spinelli, Vinson Stanphill, Accurate Business Services by Louis Powell. (Smith, Michael) (Entered: 12/11/2009)
Amended CROSSCLAIM against Calvert & Associates, George Calvert, Gregory Guido, National Tax, Inc., filed by Elizabeth Spinelli.(Martens, Dan) (Entered: 12/11/2009)
Amended CROSSCLAIM against Calvert & Associates, George Calvert, Gregory Guido, National Tax, Inc., filed by Sally Hand-Bostick.(Martens, Dan) (Entered: 12/11/2009)
CROSSCLAIM against Calvert & Associates, George Calvert, Elizabeth Powell, U.S. Energy Credit, Louis Powell, Gregory Guido, National Tax, Inc., filed by Edwards W. Adams, Mr. Tax of America.(Tostrud, Daniel) Modified on 12/8/2009 (mrp, ). (Entered: 12/08/2009)
MOTION to Dismiss Intersecurities, Inc. by Corey Koenig, Fredricka Marie Hall, Marc Brown, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand, Bruce Bateman, Sabrina Bateman. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/07/2009)
***DOCUMENT NOT FILED IN PDF SEARCHABLE FORMAT; ATTY NOTIFIED AND WILL REFILE*** CROSSCLAIM against Calvert & Associates, George Calvert, Elizabeth Powell, U.S. Energy Credit, Louis Powell, Gregory Guido, National Express Tax, LLC, filed by Edwards W. Adams, Mr. Tax of America.(Tostrud, Daniel) Modified on 12/8/2009 (mrp, ). (Entered: 12/07/2009)
RESPONSE in Opposition re 112 MOTION for dismissal from fourth amended class action complaint filed by Corey Koenig, Fredricka Marie Hall, Marc Brown, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand, Bruce Bateman, Sabrina Bateman. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/07/2009)
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 61 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Plaintiffs have standing to pursue their claims against Edward W. Adams, Mr. Tax of America, and Federal USTAXCO, Inc., based on the allegations in their Fourth Amended Class Action Complaint. Accordingly, Defendants' Motion to Dismiss is denied as to Edward W. Adams, Mr. Tax of America, and Federal USTAXCO, Inc., and denied as moot as to Timothy W. Adams. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 11/18/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 11/19/2009)
RESPONSE to 90 Answer to Amended Complaint, Crossclaim,, 92 Answer to Amended Complaint, Crossclaim,, 91 Answer to Amended Complaint, Crossclaim,, by Calvert & Associates, George Calvert. (Close, Howard) (Entered: 11/09/2009)
Defendant Louis Powell's Original ANSWER to Amended Complaint and Crossclaims contained in 91 , 89 , 92 & 90 by Louis Powell.(Smith, Michael) Modified on 11/9/2009 (mrp, ). (Entered: 11/06/2009)
Elizabeth Powell, Carl Martin Stewart, Virtual Professional Education, and U.S. Energy Credits' ORIGINAL ANSWER to cross claims contained in Answers 91 , 89 , 92 , 90 & 91 .(Reed, James) Modified on 11/6/2009 (mrp, ). (Entered: 11/05/2009)
CROSSCLAIM against Calvert & Associates, George Calvert, Gregory Guido, National Tax, Inc., filed by Elizabeth Spinelli.(Martens, Dan) (Entered: 10/30/2009)
CROSSCLAIM against Calvert & Associates, George Calvert, Gregory Guido, National Tax, Inc., filed by National Express Tax, LLC, Sally Hand-Bostick.(Martens, Dan) (Entered: 10/30/2009)
First Amended Original Answer to Plaintiffs' Fourth Amended Class Action Complaint ANSWER to 84 Amended Complaint,, by Elizabeth Powell, Carl Martin Stewart, Virtual Professional Education, U.S. Energy Credit.(Reed, James) (Entered: 10/23/2009)
STIPULATION Joint Stipulation Regarding Motion to Dismiss Fourth Amended Complaint by Corey Koenig, Fredricka Marie Hall, Marc Brown, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Catherine Margaret Cortez, InterSecurities, Inc., Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand, Bruce Bateman, Sabrina Bateman. (Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/23/2009)
MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Timothy W. Adams with Prejudice by Corey Koenig, Fredricka Marie Hall, Marc Brown, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand, Bruce Bateman, Sabrina Bateman. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/20/2009)
ANSWER to 84 Amended Complaint,,, CROSSCLAIM against Calvert & Associates, George Calvert, Elizabeth Powell, Carl Martin Stewart, Virtual Professional Education, U.S. Energy Credit, Louis Powell, Gregory Guido, National Tax, Inc., National Express Tax, LLC, Sally Hand-Bostick by Denise White.(Simien, Marshall) (Entered: 10/19/2009)
ANSWER to 84 Amended Complaint,,, CROSSCLAIM against Calvert & Associates, George Calvert, Elizabeth Powell, Carl Martin Stewart, Virtual Professional Education, U.S. Energy Credit, Louis Powell, Gregory Guido, National Tax, Inc., National Express Tax, LLC, Sally Hand-Bostick by Craig D. Johnson.(Simien, Marshall) (Entered: 10/19/2009)
ANSWER to 84 Amended Complaint,,, CROSSCLAIM against Calvert & Associates, George Calvert, Elizabeth Powell, Carl Martin Stewart, Virtual Professional Education, U.S. Energy Credit, Louis Powell, Gregory Guido, National Tax, Inc., National Express Tax, LLC, Sally Hand-Bostick by Ronald Fontenot.(Simien, Marshall) (Entered: 10/19/2009)
ANSWER to 84 Amended Complaint,,, CROSSCLAIM against Calvert & Associates, George Calvert, Elizabeth Powell, Carl Martin Stewart, Virtual Professional Education, U.S. Energy Credit, Louis Powell, Gregory Guido, National Tax, Inc., National Express Tax, LLC, Sally Hand-Bostick by Compro Tax, Inc..(Cash, Michael) (Entered: 10/15/2009)
***MOTION NOT FILED IN PDF SEARCHABLE FORMAT. SEE CORRECTED MOTION # 88 *** MOTION to Dismiss 4th Amended Complaint by InterSecurities, Inc.. (Brown, James) Modified on 10/15/2009 (mrp, ). (Entered: 10/13/2009)
SCHEDULING ORDER: Docket call is set for 1/7/11 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 3 before Judge Marcia A. Crone. Amended Pleadings due by 12/11/2009. Discovery due by 8/27/2010. Motions due by 9/10/2010. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 10/9/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 10/09/2009)
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Marcia A. Crone: Scheduling Conference held on 10/8/2009. Counsel convened to inform the court of the facts and issues in this case arising out of the promotion of a scheme designed to enable taxpayers to claim false or fraudulent federal income tax credits for the purported sale of fuel from nonconventional sources. The court and counsel agreed to a scheduling order which will govern all future proceedings.Signed at Beaumont, Texas, this 9th day of October, 2009 by Judge Marcia Crone. (mrp, ) (Entered: 10/09/2009)
AMENDED COMPLAINT Fourth against all defendants, filed by Bruce Bateman, Sabrina Bateman, Corey Koenig, Fredricka Marie Hall, Marc Brown, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand. (Attachments: # 1 Ex A, # 2 Ex B, # 3 Ex C, # 4 Ex D, # 5 Ex E, # 6 Ex F, # 7 Ex G, # 8 Ex H, # 9 Ex I, # 10 Ex J, # 11 Ex K, # 12 Ex L, # 13 Ex M, # 14 Ex N, # 15 Ex O, # 16 Ex P, # 17 Ex Q, # 18 Ex R, # 19 Ex S, # 20 Ex T, # 21 Ex U, # 22 Ex V, # 23 Ex W, # 24 Ex X)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/09/2009)
ORDER granting 79 Motion for Leave to File Fourth Amended Class Action Complaint. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 10/8/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 10/09/2009)
NOTICE by Corey Koenig, Fredricka Marie Hall, Marc Brown, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand Amended Certificate of Service for Documents 79 and 80 (Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/01/2009)
***FILED IN ERROR. PLEASE IGNORE.*** Additional Attachments to Main Document: 79 MOTION for Leave to File Fourth Amended Class Action Complaint, 80 Response in Opposition to Motion,.. (Lewis, Kenneth) Modified on 10/1/2009 (bjc, ). (Entered: 10/01/2009)
RESPONSE in Opposition re 72 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Corey Koenig, Fredricka Marie Hall, Marc Brown, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/30/2009)
MOTION for Leave to File Fourth Amended Class Action Complaint by Corey Koenig, Fredricka Marie Hall, Marc Brown, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. 1 (Fourth Amended Class Action Complaint), # 2 Ex A , # 3 Ex B, # 4 Ex C, # 5 Ex D, # 6 Ex E, # 7 Ex F, # 8 Ex G, # 9 Ex H, # 10 Ex I, # 11 Ex J, # 12 Ex K, # 13 Ex L, # 14 Ex M, # 15 Ex N, # 16 Ex O, # 17 Ex P, # 18 Ex Q, # 19 Ex R, # 20 Ex S, # 21 Ex T, # 22 Ex U, # 23 Ex V, # 24 Ex W, # 25 Ex X, # 26 Text of Proposed Order)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/30/2009)
***PROPOSED ORDER WAS FILED IN ERROR AS A MOTION. ATTY WILL REFILE AS ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENT. THIS MOTION TERMINATED*** MOTION to Dismiss Order by InterSecurities, Inc.. (Brown, James) Modified on 9/18/2009 (mrp, ). (Entered: 09/18/2009)
REPLY to Response to Motion re 61 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction filed by Edwards W. Adams, Mr. Tax of America, Timothy W. Adams, Federal USTAXCO, Inc.. (Tostrud, Daniel) (Entered: 09/08/2009)
RESPONSE in Opposition re 61 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction filed by Corey Koenig, Fredricka Marie Hall, Marc Brown, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Ex. A, # 3 Ex. B, # 4 Ex. C, # 5 Ex. D)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/31/2009)
ORDER granting 67 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Third Amended Class Action Complaint. Accordingly, Defendants shall file their answer with the court on or before 8/31/09. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 8/20/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 08/20/2009)
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 48 Amended Complaint,, by Gregory Guido, National Tax, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Newton, John) (Entered: 08/19/2009)
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Jimmy Bertrand. InterSecurities, Inc. waiver sent on 8/11/2009, answer due 10/13/2009. (mrp, ) (Entered: 08/19/2009)
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction by Edwards W. Adams, Mr. Tax of America, Timothy W. Adams, Federal USTAXCO, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tostrud, Daniel) Modified on 8/17/2009 (mrp, ). (Entered: 08/17/2009)
ORDER granting 59 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney James David Walker terminated. Vinson Stanphill is the owner of Accurate Business Service and thus he is authorized to represent the company. Vinson Stanphill shall be designated as a pro se litigant. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 8/13/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 08/17/2009)
Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney and Substitute Mr. Stanphill Pro Se by Vinson Stanphill, Accurate Business Services. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Walker, James) (Entered: 08/13/2009)
Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney and Substitute Vinson Stanphill as Pro Se Counsel by Vinson Stanphill, Accurate Business Services. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Walker, James) (Entered: 08/13/2009)
Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney and proceed Pro Se by Vinson Stanphill, Accurate Business Services. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Walker, James) (Entered: 08/12/2009)
ORDER. Defendant Louis Powell shall file his answer with the court on or before 8/17/09. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 8/3/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 08/03/2009)
Original ANSWER to 48 Amended Complaint,, Plaintiffs' Amended Third Amended Class Action Complaint by Elizabeth Powell, Carl Martin Stewart, Virtual Professional Education, U.S. Energy Credit.(Reed, James) (Entered: 07/31/2009)
ORDER granting 51 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer to Third Amended Complaint. Defendants shall file their answer on or before 8/17/09. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 7/30/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 07/30/2009)
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to 48 Third Amended Complaint by Edwards W. Adams, Mr. Tax of America, Timothy W. Adams, Federal USTAXCO, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tostrud, Daniel) (Entered: 07/29/2009)
APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Marshall J Simien, Jr for Craig D. Johnson, Ronald Fontenot and Denise White. PHV filing fee paid: Receipt #1-1-7549 - $25. (mrp, ) (Entered: 07/29/2009)
ORDER granting 43 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Added attorney Daniel D. Tostrud for Federal USTAXCO, Inc.. Attorney Dan Earl Martens terminated; granting 43 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 7/23/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 07/24/2009)
ORDER granting 42 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Accordingly, Defendants shall file their answer with the court on or before 9/25/09. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 7/23/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 07/23/2009)
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney, MOTION to Substitute Attorney for Defendant Federal USTAXCO, Inc. by Federal USTAXCO, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tostrud, Daniel) (Entered: 07/23/2009)
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 38 Amended Complaint,, by National Express Tax, LLC, Sally Hand-Bostick, Elizabeth Spinelli. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Martens, Dan) (Entered: 07/23/2009)
***MOTION TERMINATED; ATTY WILL REFILE IN PDF SEARCHABLE FORMAT.*** Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 38 Amended Complaint,, Sally Hand Bostick, National Express Tax, LLC and by Elizabeth Spinelli. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Martens, Dan) Modified on 7/23/2009 (mrp, ). (Entered: 07/22/2009)
NOTICE of Disclosure by Corey Koenig, Fredricka Marie Hall, Marc Brown, Larry Darrik Hooper, Teel Marie Hooper, Catherine Margaret Cortez, Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand (Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 07/22/2009)
ORDER granting 31 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Added attorney Daniel D. Tostrud for Timothy W. Adams. Attorney Dan Earl Martens terminated. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 7/19/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 07/20/2009)
MOTION to Substitute Attorney Motion to Withdraw and Substitute Counsel for Defendant Timothy W. Adams by Edwards W. Adams, Mr. Tax of America. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tostrud, Daniel) (Entered: 07/16/2009)
ORDER denying 15 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Plaintiffs are directed to replead their allegations within 15 days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 7/2/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 07/07/2009)
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 17 Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiffs are directed to replead the allegations regarding their fraud and fraud-based claims within 15 days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 7/2/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 07/07/2009)
Original ANSWER to Complaint (Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint and Motion for Class Certification) by Calvert & Associates.(Close, Howard) (Entered: 07/02/2009)
ORDER granting 25 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Accordingly, Calvert and Associates, Inc. shall file its answer with the court on or before 7/2/09. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 6/29/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 06/30/2009)
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint by Calvert & Associates. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Close, Howard) (Entered: 06/29/2009)
REPLY to Response to Motion re 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Elizabeth Powell, Carl Martin Stewart, Virtual Professional Education, U.S. Energy Credit. (Reed, James) (Entered: 06/17/2009)
RESPONSE in Opposition re 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/10/2009)
RESPONSE in Opposition re 17 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Jimmy Bertrand, Nicola Bertrand. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Lewis, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/10/2009)
AMENDED ORDER to Conduct Rule 26(f) Conference with a proposed Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 6/5/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 06/08/2009)
ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION. Civil case 1:09cv377 shall be consolidated for all purposes into case 1:09cv358, and the causes of action shall be merged into one cause number which is 1:09cv358. All pleadings by the parties shall contain the style and case number 1:09cv358. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 6/2/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 06/04/2009)
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Dan Earl Martens on behalf of National Express Tax, LLC, Sally Hand-Bostick, Timothy W. Adams, Federal USTAXCO, Inc., Elizabeth Spinelli (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit National Express Tax Answer, # 2 Exhibit Sally Hand Answer, # 3 Exhibit Timothy Adams Answer, # 4 Exhibit Federal USTAXCO answer, # 5 Exhibit Elizabeth Spinelli answer, # 6 Exhibit Edward Adams answer)(Martens, Dan) (Entered: 05/29/2009)
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Elizabeth Powell, Carl Martin Stewart, Virtual Professional Education, U.S. Energy Credit. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit Affidavit, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Reed, James) (Entered: 05/29/2009)
ORDER granting 10 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Added attorney Daniel D. Tostrud for Edwards W. Adams and Mr. Tax of America. Attorney Dan Earl Martens terminated. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 5/28/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 05/28/2009)
ORDER granting 6 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant Powell shall file his Federal 12(b) motions and/or answer with the court on or before Monday, 6/1/09. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 5/28/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 05/28/2009)
ORDER granting 7 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants shall file their Federal 12(b) motions and/or answer with the court on or before Monday, 6/1/09. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 5/28/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 05/28/2009)
Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Attorney for Defendants by Edwards W. Adams, Mr. Tax of America. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Martens, Dan) (Entered: 05/27/2009)
ORDER Withdrawing Reference to Magistrate Judge. It is ordered that the reference to the magistrate judge is vacated. Signed by Judge Marcia A. Crone on 5/26/09. (mrp, ) (Entered: 05/27/2009)
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Elizabeth Powell, et al. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order (Reed, James) Modified on 5/19/2009 (mrp, ). (Entered: 05/15/2009)
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer and/or Federal Rule 12(B) Motion by Louis Powell. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order (Nicodemus, Jeff) Modified on 5/19/2009 (mrp, ). (Entered: 05/15/2009)
***THIS DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER MC-12. ATTY NOTIFIED AND WILL FILE A MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO ANSWER.*** Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Gregory Guido.( Newton, John) Modified on 5/14/2009 (mrp, ). (Entered: 05/14/2009)
***THIS DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER MC-12. ATTY NOTIFIED AND WILL FILE A MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO ANSWER.*** Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Louis Powell.( Cobb, William D.) Modified on 5/14/2009 (mrp, ). (Entered: 05/13/2009)
***THIS DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER MC-12. ATTY NOTIFIED AND WILL FILE A MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO ANSWER.*** Defendant's Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Elizabeth Powell, Carl Martin Stewart, Virtual Professional Education, U.S. Energy Credit.( Reed, James) Modified on 5/14/2009 (mrp, ). (Entered: 05/13/2009)
Magistrate Consent Form sent electronically to plas' atty Kenneth W. Lewis & atty John Newton for dft National Tax, Inc. & atty Michael Cash for dft Compro Tax, Inc. & pro se dft Denise White. (aam, ) (Entered: 05/05/2009)
NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Compro Tax, Inc. from Jefferson County District Court, case number B-182,963. (Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 05400000000001979431), filed by Compro Tax, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Cash, Michael) (Entered: 05/01/2009)