1
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COMPLAINT; jury demand - Civil cover sheet - Appearance(s) of Mary Stowell, Linda Debra Friedman as attorney(s) for plaintiff with Rule 39 affidavits (no summons(es) issued.) (Documents: 1-1 through 1-5). (fce) Modified on 07/12/1996 (Entered: 06/24/1996)
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June 21, 1996
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June 21, 1996
PACER
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RECEIPT regarding payment of filing fee paid; on 6/21/96 in the amount of $120.00, receipt #475884. (fce)
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June 21, 1996
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June 21, 1996
PACER
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2
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MINUTE ORDER of 6/28/96 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status hearing set for 9:30 am on 8/28/96. Parties to file a joint status report by 8/23/96. Counsel for plaintiff to notify all other parties of the Court's order. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice (ar) Modified on 07/12/1996 (Entered: 07/01/1996)
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June 28, 1996
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June 28, 1996
PACER
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3
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ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for Natl Assn of Sec by Terri L. Reicher, James Stephen Poor, Robert L. Jackson III with Rule 39 affidavits (ar) (Entered: 08/07/1996)
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Aug. 6, 1996
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Aug. 6, 1996
PACER
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4
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ATTORNEY APPEARANCES for NY Stock Ex by David L. Lee, Jonathan P. Tomes with Rule 39 affidavits (ar) (Entered: 08/21/1996)
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Aug. 20, 1996
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Aug. 20, 1996
PACER
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5
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ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for Merrill Lynch Pierce, Joseph Gannotti by James P. DeNardo, Kristin L. Dvorsky with Rule 39 affidavits (ar) (Entered: 08/21/1996)
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Aug. 20, 1996
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Aug. 20, 1996
PACER
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9
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MOTION by NY Stock Ex to dismiss pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) . (Temporarily unavailable for docketing.) (ar) Modified on 08/30/1996 (Entered: 08/30/1996)
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Aug. 20, 1996
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Aug. 20, 1996
PACER
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10
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MEMORANDUM by NY Stock Ex in support of its motion to dismiss pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) [9-1]. (Temporarily unavailable for docketing.) (ar) Modified on 08/30/1996 (Entered: 08/30/1996)
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Aug. 20, 1996
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Aug. 20, 1996
PACER
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11
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MOTION by Merrill Lynch Pierce and Joseph Gannotti to dismiss cause of action and for an order compelling arbitration (Exhibits); Notice of motion. (Temporarily unavailable for docketing.) (ar) Modified on 08/30/1996 (Entered: 08/30/1996)
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Aug. 20, 1996
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Aug. 20, 1996
PACER
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6
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JOINT INITIAL STATUS REPORT; Notice of filing (ar) (Entered: 08/26/1996)
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Aug. 23, 1996
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Aug. 23, 1996
PACER
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12
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MOTION by Natl Assn of Sec to dismiss Count III of the complaint ; Notice of motion (ar) (Entered: 08/30/1996)
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Aug. 27, 1996
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Aug. 27, 1996
PACER
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13
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MEMORANDUM of law by Natl Assn of Sec in support of its motion to dismiss Count III of the complaint [12-1] (Attachments) (ar) (Entered: 08/30/1996)
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Aug. 27, 1996
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Aug. 27, 1996
PACER
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7
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APPLICATION for leave to appear pro hac vice by Russell E. Brooks for NY Stock Ex ; Order entered granting leave by Hon. Ruben Castillo (ar) (Entered: 08/29/1996)
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Aug. 28, 1996
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Aug. 28, 1996
PACER
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8
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APPLICATION for leave to appear pro hac vice by B. Kelly Kiser for NY Stock Ex ; Order entered granting leave by Hon. Ruben Castillo (ar) (Entered: 08/29/1996)
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Aug. 28, 1996
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Aug. 28, 1996
PACER
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14
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MINUTE ORDER of 8/28/96 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status hearing held. Plaintiff's consolidated response to defendant New York Stock Exchange's motion to dismiss [9-1], defendants Merrill Lynch and Joseph Gannotti's motion to dismiss [11-1] and for an order compelling arbitration [11-2], and defendant National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.'s motion to dismiss Count III [12-1] is due 09/27/96. Defendants' replies are due 10/18/96. Motions [9-1] [11-1] [11-2] [12-1] will be taken under advisement and the Court will rule by mail. Discovery is hereby stayed until the Court rules on the pending motions to dismiss. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 08/30/1996)
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Aug. 28, 1996
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Aug. 28, 1996
PACER
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15
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MOTION by plaintiff to strike motions to dismiss of defendants Merrill Lynch, Gannotti, NYSE and NASD ; Notice of motion. (Temporarily unavailable for docketing.) (ar) (Entered: 10/15/1996)
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Sept. 30, 1996
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Sept. 30, 1996
PACER
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16
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OBJECTION by NY Stock Exchange to plaintiff's motion to strike its motion to dismiss [15-1] (Attachment) (ar) (Entered: 10/15/1996)
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Oct. 11, 1996
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Oct. 11, 1996
PACER
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17
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RESPONSE by Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc. and Joseph Gannotti to plaintiff's motion to strike defendants' motions to dismiss [15-1] (Attachment); Notice of filing and proof of service (ar) (Entered: 10/15/1996)
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Oct. 11, 1996
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Oct. 11, 1996
PACER
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18
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MINUTE ORDER of 10/11/96 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Plaintiff's motion to strike [15-1] motions to dismiss of defendants Merrill Lynch, Gannotti, NYSE and NASD is denied. Defendants Merrill Lynch and Gannotti's motion to dismiss [11-1] and to compel arbitration [11-2] is denied without prejudice. Plaintiff is ordered to file a response on or before 11/01/96. Defendants' replies are due 11/15/96. Court will rule by mail. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 10/15/1996)
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Oct. 11, 1996
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Oct. 11, 1996
PACER
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19
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MINUTE ORDER of 10/17/96 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : The Court issues this order nunc pro tunc to clarify its initial minute order dated 10/11/96 [18-1]. Merrill Lynch and Gannotti's motion to dismiss [11-1] and to compel arbitration [11-2] is dismissed only in part, as to the jurisdictional challenge to Counts V-VII based on the Illinois Human Rights Act, and without prejudice. Therefore, the second sentence in the fourth paragraph should read, "Merrill Lynch and Gannotti's motion to dismiss and to compel arbitration is denied in part without prejudice." Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 10/18/1996)
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Oct. 17, 1996
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Oct. 17, 1996
PACER
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20
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MOTION by plaintiff for leave to file memorandum in excess of 15 pages ; Notice of motion. (dmkf) (Entered: 11/12/1996)
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Nov. 4, 1996
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Nov. 4, 1996
PACER
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21
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MEMORANDUM in response to the court's order of 10/11/96 by plaintiff (Attachments). (dmkf) (Entered: 11/12/1996)
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Nov. 8, 1996
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Nov. 8, 1996
PACER
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22
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MINUTE ORDER of 11/8/96 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Plaintiff's motion for leave to file memorandum in excess of 15 pages [20-1] is granted. Telephoned notice (dmkf) (Entered: 11/12/1996)
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Nov. 8, 1996
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Nov. 8, 1996
PACER
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23
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REPLY memorandum of law by Natl Assn of Sec in support of its motion to dismiss Count III of the complaint [12-1] (ar) (Entered: 11/15/1996)
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Nov. 14, 1996
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Nov. 14, 1996
PACER
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24
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REPLY by Merrill Lynch Pierce and Joseph Gannotti to the plaintiff's memoandum in response [18-1] to the court's order of 10/11/96; Noticeof filing and proof of service (ar) (Entered: 11/18/1996)
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Nov. 15, 1996
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Nov. 15, 1996
PACER
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25
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REPLY by NY Stock Ex on its motion to dismiss [9-1] (Exhibit) (ar) (Entered: 11/19/1996)
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Nov. 18, 1996
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Nov. 18, 1996
PACER
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26
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MINUTE ORDER of 12/29/96 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Michael Rubin is granted leave to file an additional appearance on behalf of Marybeth Cremin. No notice (ar) (Entered: 01/03/1997)
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Dec. 29, 1996
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Dec. 29, 1996
PACER
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27
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ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for Marybeth Cremin by Michael Rubin (ar) (Entered: 01/03/1997)
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Dec. 29, 1996
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Dec. 29, 1996
PACER
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RULE 39 letter mailed to Michael Rubin (ar)
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Jan. 3, 1997
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Jan. 3, 1997
PACER
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28
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MOTION by NY Stock Ex for leave to file supplemental authority (Exhibit); Notice of motion (ar) (Entered: 01/14/1997)
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Jan. 7, 1997
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Jan. 7, 1997
PACER
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29
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MINUTE ORDER of 1/13/97 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Defendant New York Stock Exchange's motion for leave to file supplemental authority [28-1] is granted. Telephoned notice (ar) (Entered: 01/14/1997)
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Jan. 13, 1997
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Jan. 13, 1997
PACER
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30
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AMENDED COMPLAINT [1-1] by plaintiff; jury demand; adding Nancy Thomas, Anne Kaspar, Alice Moss, Linda Conti, Anne Marie Kearney; Notice of filing (fce) Modified on 02/03/1997 (Entered: 01/30/1997)
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Jan. 29, 1997
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Jan. 29, 1997
PACER
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31
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MINUTE ORDER of 1/31/97 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Plaintiff's amended complaint [30-1] is hereby stricken, with leave to refile any appropriate amended complaint after our forthcoming opinion. Terminating plaintiffs Nancy Thomas, Anne Kaspar, Alice Moss, Linda Conti and Anne Marie Kearney. (See reverse of minute order.) Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 02/03/1997)
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Jan. 31, 1997
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Jan. 31, 1997
PACER
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32
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EMERGENCY MOTION by Marybeth Cremin to reconsider decision to strike her amended complaint ; Notice of motion (ar) (Entered: 02/07/1997)
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Feb. 6, 1997
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Feb. 6, 1997
PACER
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33
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MINUTE ORDER of 2/7/97 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Plaintiff's memorandum in support of her emergency motion to reconsider [32-1] is due 02/10/97. Defendants' response is due 2/14/97. Motion [32-1] will be taken under advisement and the court will rule by mail. The following language of this Court's 01/31/97 docket entry is vacated: "Terminating plaintiffs Nancy Thomas, Anne Kaspar, Alice Moss, Linda Conti and Anne Marie Kearney." Mailed notice (ar) Modified on 02/12/1997 (Entered: 02/10/1997)
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Feb. 7, 1997
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Feb. 7, 1997
PACER
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PLAINTIFFS Nancy Thomas, Anne Kaspar, Alice Moss, Linda Conti and Anne M. Kearney are reinstated pursuant to minute order dated 02/07/97 [33-1]. These plaintiffs were erroneously terminated on 01/31/97. (ar)
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Feb. 7, 1997
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Feb. 7, 1997
PACER
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34
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MEMORANDUM by Marybeth Cremin in support of motion to reconsider decision to strike her amended complaint [32-1] (Attachments); Notice of filing (ar) (Entered: 02/11/1997)
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Feb. 10, 1997
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Feb. 10, 1997
PACER
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35
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RESPONSE by Merrill Lynch Pierce and Joseph Gannotti to plaintiff's memorandum in support of motion to reconsider [32-1] (Exhibit); Notice of filing (ar) (Entered: 02/24/1997)
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Feb. 14, 1997
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Feb. 14, 1997
PACER
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36
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RESPONSE by NY Stock Ex to plaintiff's emergency motion to reconsider [32-1] (Exhibits) (ar) (Entered: 02/24/1997)
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Feb. 14, 1997
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Feb. 14, 1997
PACER
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37
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MEMORANDUM of law by Natl Assn of Sec in opposition to plaintiff's motion for reconsideration [32-1]; Notice of filing (ar) (Entered: 02/24/1997)
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Feb. 14, 1997
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Feb. 14, 1997
PACER
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38
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MOTION by plaintiffs for leave to file supplemental authority (Attachment); Motion for leave to file supplemental authority. (ar) (Entered: 02/24/1997)
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Feb. 14, 1997
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Feb. 14, 1997
PACER
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39
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RESPONSE by NY Stock Ex to motion for leave to file supplemental authority [38-1] (ar) (Entered: 02/24/1997)
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Feb. 19, 1997
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Feb. 19, 1997
PACER
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40
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RESPONSE by Merrill Lynch Pierce and Joseph Gannotti to plaintiff's motion for leave to file supplemental authority [38-1] (Attachment); Notice of filing and proof of service (ar) (Entered: 02/24/1997)
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Feb. 20, 1997
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Feb. 20, 1997
PACER
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41
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MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (ar) (Entered: 02/24/1997)
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Feb. 21, 1997
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Feb. 21, 1997
PACER
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42
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MINUTE ORDER of 2/21/97 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status hearing set for 9:15 am on 3/11/97. Enter memorandum opinion and order. Defendant New York Stock Exchange's motion to dismiss pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) [9-1] and defendant The National Association of Securities Dealers' motion dismiss Count III of the complaint [12-1] are granted. Defendants New York Stock Exchange and The National Association of Securities Dealers are hereby dismissed from this action with prejudice. Plaintiff's motion to reconsider [32-1] is denied. Plaintiff's motion for leave to file supplemental authority [38-1] is granted. Mailed notice (ar) (Entered: 02/24/1997)
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Feb. 21, 1997
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Feb. 21, 1997
PACER
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43
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AMENDED COMPLAINT [1-1] by plaintiffs adding plaintiffs Sonia Ingram, Angelo Covo and reinstating defendants The New York Stock Exchange and The National Association of Securities Dealers; Jury demand; Notice of filing (1 vol.) (ar) Modified on 03/07/1997 (Entered: 03/07/1997)
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Feb. 27, 1997
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Feb. 27, 1997
PACER
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45
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MOTION by Natl Assn of Sec to strike Count VI of amended complaint ; Notice of motion. (Temporarily unavailable for docketing.) (ar) (Entered: 03/14/1997)
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March 5, 1997
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March 5, 1997
PACER
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44
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MEMORANDUM by defendant NY Stock Ex in support of its motion to strike count VI of the amended complaint (fce) (Entered: 03/07/1997)
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March 6, 1997
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March 6, 1997
PACER
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46
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MOTION by NY Stock Ex to strike Count VI of the amended complaint ; Notice of motion. (Temporarily unavailable for docketing.) (ar) (Entered: 03/14/1997)
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March 6, 1997
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March 6, 1997
PACER
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47
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MOTION by Merrill Lynch Pierce and Joseph Gannotti for leave to file appearance of Mark S. Dichter, attorney not a member of the Northern District of Illinois Bar, instanter ; Notice of motion. (Temporarily unavailable for docketing.) (ar) (Entered: 03/14/1997)
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March 7, 1997
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March 7, 1997
PACER
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48
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AFFIDAVIT of Mark S. Dichter regarding defendants Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith and Joseph Gannotti's motion for leave to file appearance of Mark S. Dichter, attorney not a member of the Northern District of Illinois Bar, instanter [47-1] (ar) (Entered: 03/14/1997)
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March 7, 1997
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March 7, 1997
PACER
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49
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MINUTE ORDER of 3/11/97 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status hearing held. Any motion for class certification is to be filed by 4/11/97. Defendants Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith and Joseph Gannotti's motion for leave to file appearance of Mark S. Dichter, attorney not a member of the Northern District of Illinois Bar, instanter [47-1], is granted. Defendant New York Stock Exchange's motion to strike Count VI of the amended complaint [46-1] and defendant NASD's motion to strike Count VI of amended complaint [45-1] are granted for the reasons stated in open court. Count VI of the amended complaint is dismissed as to all defendants. Parties are to proceed with all discovery. Mailed notice (ar) Modified on 03/14/1997 (Entered: 03/14/1997)
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March 11, 1997
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March 11, 1997
PACER
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50
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ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for Merrill Lynch Pierce and Joseph Gannotti by Mark S. Dichter (ar) (Entered: 03/14/1997)
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March 11, 1997
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March 11, 1997
PACER
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57
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MOTION by defendants Merrill Lynch Pierce, Joseph Gannotti to deny class certification (kmt) (Entered: 04/02/1997)
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March 24, 1997
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March 24, 1997
PACER
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58
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MOTION by defendants Merrill Lynch Pierce, Joseph Gannotti for leave to file instanter a memorandum in excess of fifteen pages in support of defendants' motion to deny class certification. ; Notice of motion (kmt) (Entered: 04/02/1997)
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March 24, 1997
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March 24, 1997
PACER
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52
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MOTION by defendants Merrill Lynch Pierce, Joseph Gannotti to dismiss count VII of the amended complaint (kmt) (Entered: 04/02/1997)
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March 31, 1997
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March 31, 1997
PACER
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54
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MOTION by defendants Merrill Lynch Pierce, Joseph Gannotti for an order compelling arbitration of, and to dismiss all non-class claims (counts I-V, VII-XV) (kmt) (Entered: 04/02/1997)
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March 31, 1997
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March 31, 1997
PACER
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55
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MOTION by defendants Merrill Lynch Pierce, Joseph Gannotti to dismiss counts XIII-XV of the amended complaint for lack of jurisdiction ; Notice of motion (kmt) (Entered: 04/02/1997)
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March 31, 1997
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March 31, 1997
PACER
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51
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TRANSCRIPT of proceedings for the following date(s): 03/11/97 before Honorable Ruben Castillo (fce) (Entered: 04/02/1997)
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April 1, 1997
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April 1, 1997
PACER
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53
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MINUTE ORDER of 4/1/97 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Plaintiff's response to defendants Merrill Lynch and Joseph Gannotti's motion to dismiss count VII of the amended complaint [52-1] is due 05/02/97. Defendants' reply to answer brief due 5/12/97. Motion will be taken under advisement and the court will rule by mail. Mailed notice (kmt) (Entered: 04/02/1997)
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April 1, 1997
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April 1, 1997
PACER
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56
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MINUTE ORDER of 4/1/97 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Defendants merrill Lynch and Jospeh Gannotti's motion for an order compelling arbitration of [54-1] and to dismiss all non-class claims (counts I-V, VII-XV) [54-2] and their motion to dismiss counts XIII-XV of the amended complaint for lack of jurisdiction [55-1] will be held in abeyance until further court order. Mailed notice (kmt) (Entered: 04/02/1997)
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April 1, 1997
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April 1, 1997
PACER
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59
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MINUTE ORDER of 4/1/97 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Granting defendants' motion for leave to file instanter a memorandum in excess of fifteen pages in support of defendants' motion to deny class certification [58-1]. The court will consider defendants Merrill Lynch and Joseph Gannotti's motion to deny class certification as a response to plaintiff's motion for class certification. Plaintiff's motion for class certification and supporting memorandum is due 4/15/97 Defendants' supplemental response, if any, due 05/12/97. Plaintiff's reply is due 05/30/97. Motion will be taken under advisement and the court will rule by mail. Status hearing set to 9:00 a.m. on 5/16/97 . Mailed notice (kmt) (Entered: 04/02/1997)
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April 1, 1997
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April 1, 1997
PACER
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60
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MEMORANDUM by defendants Merrill Lynch Pierce, Joseph Gannotti in support of motion to deny class certification [57-1] (Exhibit) (kmt) (Entered: 04/02/1997)
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April 1, 1997
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April 1, 1997
PACER
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61
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MOTION by plaintiffs for leave to file memorandum in excess of 15 pages ; Notice of motion. (fce) (Entered: 04/18/1997)
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April 15, 1997
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April 15, 1997
PACER
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62
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MINUTE ORDER of 4/17/97 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Plaintiffs' motion for leave to file memorandum in excess of 15 pages [61-1] is granted. Telephoned notice (fce) (Entered: 04/18/1997)
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April 17, 1997
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April 17, 1997
PACER
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63
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PETITION by plaintiffs for class certification (fce) (Entered: 04/18/1997)
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April 17, 1997
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April 17, 1997
PACER
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64
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MEMORANDUM by plaintiffs in support of motion for class certification [63-1](Attachments) (fce) (Entered: 04/18/1997)
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April 17, 1997
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April 17, 1997
PACER
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65
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RESPONSE by plaintiffs in opposition to defendants' motion to dismiss count VII of the amended complaint [52-1]; Notice of filing (ar) (Entered: 05/06/1997)
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May 2, 1997
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May 2, 1997
PACER
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66
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MOTION by plaintiff to compel Merrill Lynch to comply with their discovery requests (Exhibit); Notice of motion (fce) (Entered: 05/16/1997)
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May 8, 1997
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May 8, 1997
PACER
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67
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MOTION by defendants Merrill Lynch Pierce, Joseph Gannotti for leave to file instanter appearances of substitute local counsel (Attachments); Notice of motion (fce) (Entered: 05/16/1997)
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May 12, 1997
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May 12, 1997
PACER
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68
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MOTION by defendants Merrill Lynch Pierce, Joseph Gannotti for leave to file instanter brief in excess of 15 pages ; Notice of motion (fce) (Entered: 05/16/1997)
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May 12, 1997
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May 12, 1997
PACER
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70
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RESPONSE by defendants Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Joseph Gannotti to plaintiff's petition for class certification [63-1] (Attachments) (Exhibits). (fce) (Entered: 05/16/1997)
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May 12, 1997
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May 12, 1997
PACER
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72
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REPLY by Merrill Lynch Pierce and Joseph Gannotti in support of motion to dismiss count VII of the amended complaint [52-1]; Notice of filing (ar) (Entered: 05/19/1997)
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May 12, 1997
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May 12, 1997
PACER
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73
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DECLARATION by Ralph DeSalvo (Exhibit); Notice of filing (ar) (Entered: 05/19/1997)
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May 14, 1997
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May 14, 1997
PACER
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74
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DECLARATION by James Lusk (Attachments) (ar) (Entered: 05/19/1997)
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May 14, 1997
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May 14, 1997
PACER
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75
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AFFIDAVIT of Thomas O. Muller (ar) (Entered: 05/19/1997)
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May 14, 1997
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May 14, 1997
PACER
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76
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DECLARATION by William Murray (ar) (Entered: 05/19/1997)
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May 14, 1997
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May 14, 1997
PACER
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77
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AFFIDAVIT of Jerome A. Rosenthal (ar) (Entered: 05/19/1997)
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May 14, 1997
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May 14, 1997
PACER
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78
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AFFIDAVIT of Robert D. Sherman (ar) (Entered: 05/19/1997)
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May 14, 1997
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May 14, 1997
PACER
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79
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AFFIDAVIT of James F. Shoaf (ar) (Entered: 05/19/1997)
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May 14, 1997
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May 14, 1997
PACER
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80
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DECLARATION by Joan G Haworth Ph.D. (Attachments) (ar) (Entered: 05/19/1997)
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May 14, 1997
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May 14, 1997
PACER
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81
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DECLARATION by John Rapanos (ar) (Entered: 05/19/1997)
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May 14, 1997
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May 14, 1997
PACER
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69
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MINUTE ORDER of 5/15/97 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Plaintiffs' motion to compel [66-1] is granted. Defendants' motion for leave to file instanter appearances of substitute local counsel [67-1] is granted. Jerold S. Solovy, Howard S. Suskin and Catherine P. Wassberg are granted leave to file their appearances on behalf of defendants Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc., and Joseph Grannotti. Defendants' motion for leave to file instanter brief in excess of 15 pages [68-1] is granted. Plaintiffs' reply to their motion for class certification [63-1] is due 6/30/97. Status hearing reset for 6/27/97 at 9:15 a.m. Mailed notice (fce) (Entered: 05/16/1997)
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May 15, 1997
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May 15, 1997
PACER
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71
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APPLICATION for leave to appear pro hac vice by Andrew J. Schaffran for defendants Joseph Gannotti and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. ; Order entered granting leave by Hon. Ruben Castillo (fce) (Entered: 05/16/1997)
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May 15, 1997
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May 15, 1997
PACER
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82
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RESPONSE by defendants Joseph Gannotti, Merrill Lynch Pierce to plaintiffs' petition for class certification; Notice of filing (eav) (Entered: 05/22/1997)
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May 21, 1997
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May 21, 1997
PACER
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83
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ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendants Joseph Gannotti, Merrill Lynch Pierce by Jerold Sherwin Solovy, Howard Steven Suskin, Catherine Patricia Wassberg (eav) (Entered: 05/22/1997)
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May 21, 1997
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May 21, 1997
PACER
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84
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NOTICE by defendants Joseph Gannotti, Merrill Lynch Pierce of filing attorney appearance [83-1] (eav) (Entered: 05/22/1997)
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May 21, 1997
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May 21, 1997
PACER
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85
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STIPULATION for entry of protective order (eav) (Entered: 06/25/1997)
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June 24, 1997
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June 24, 1997
PACER
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86
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AGREED PROTECTIVE ORDER (eav) (Entered: 06/25/1997)
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June 24, 1997
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June 24, 1997
PACER
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87
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MINUTE ORDER of 6/24/97 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Enter agreed protective order. Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(c) this Court finds good cause for the entry of the agreed protective order. Mailed notice (eav) (Entered: 06/25/1997)
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June 24, 1997
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June 24, 1997
PACER
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ORAL MOTION by plaintiffs for an extension of time to file a reply brief (eav)
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June 25, 1997
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June 25, 1997
PACER
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88
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MINUTE ORDER of 6/25/97 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Status hearing set for 6/27/97 is vacated. Plaintiff's oral request for an extension of time to file a reply brief is granted without objection. [0-1] Plaintiffs' reply to their motion for class certification [63-1] is due 7/21/97. Motion will be taken under advisement and the court will rule by mail. Mailed notice (eav) (Entered: 06/26/1997)
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June 25, 1997
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June 25, 1997
PACER
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89
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AGREED MOTION by plaintiffs for extension of time to file reply memorandum in support of motion for class certification ; Notice of motion (eav) (Entered: 07/17/1997)
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July 15, 1997
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July 15, 1997
PACER
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90
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MINUTE ORDER of 7/16/97 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Plaintiffs' agreed motion for extension of time to file reply memorandum in support of motion for class certification is granted. [89-1] Plaintiffs' reply to their motion for class certification [63-1] is due 8/4/97. Motion will be [63-1] taken under advisement and the court will rule by mail. Mailed notice (eav) (Entered: 07/17/1997)
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July 16, 1997
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July 16, 1997
PACER
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91
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MINUTE ORDER of 8/1/97 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Telephone status conference held and continued to 8/29/97 at 9:45 a.m. By agreement between the parties all pending motions [52-1], [54-1], [54-2], [55-1], [63-1] are withdrawn without prejudice with full leave to reinstate. Mailed notice (eav) (Entered: 08/04/1997)
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Aug. 1, 1997
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Aug. 1, 1997
PACER
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SCHEDULE set on 8/29/97 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Telephone status hearing held and continued to 8:45 a.m. on 10/7/97. Mailed notice (rao)
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Aug. 29, 1997
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Aug. 29, 1997
PACER
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SCHEDULE set on 10/7/97 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Telephone status conference held and continued to 8:45 a.m. on 11/6/97. Mailed notice (rao)
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Oct. 7, 1997
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Oct. 7, 1997
PACER
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SCHEDULE set on 11/6/97 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Telephone status conference held in chambers and continued to 8:45 a.m. on 12/11/97. Mailed (rao)
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Nov. 6, 1997
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Nov. 6, 1997
PACER
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92
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NOTICE by plaintiff Anne Kaspar of change lien (Exhibits) (eav) (Entered: 11/21/1997)
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Nov. 20, 1997
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Nov. 20, 1997
PACER
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SCHEDULE set on 12/11/97 by Hon. Ruben Castillo : Telephone status hearing held. Status hearing set for 9:00 a.m. on 1/28/98. in open court. Parties to file a joint motion for preliminary approval before the 1/28/98 status hearing. Mailed notice (rao)
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Dec. 11, 1997
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Dec. 11, 1997
PACER
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