Case: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. SoLo Funds, Inc.

COMPLAINT No Fee Required - US Government, filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Attorney Joseph Michael Lake added to party Consumer Financial Protection Bureau(pty:pla))(Lake, Joseph) (Entered: 05/17/2024)

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Lake, Joseph) (Entered: 05/17/2024)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Trishanda L. Treadwell to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Not Required for US Government Attorney) filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order) (Lake, Joseph) (Entered: 05/17/2024)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Bradley H. Cohen to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Not Required for US Government Attorney) filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order) (Lake, Joseph) (Entered: 05/17/2024)

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge R. Gary Klausner and Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. (sh) (Entered: 05/20/2024)

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (sh) (Entered: 05/20/2024)

Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (sh) (Entered: 05/20/2024)

STANDING ORDER REGARDING NEWLY ASSIGNED CASES by Judge R. Gary Klausner. (jre) (Entered: 05/20/2024)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. upon SoLo Funds, Inc. waiver sent by Plaintiff on 5/17/2024, answer due 7/16/2024. Waiver of Service signed by Attorney for Defendant. (Lake, Joseph) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Laura Alexandra Stoll on behalf of Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc. (Attorney Laura Alexandra Stoll added to party SoLo Funds, Inc.(pty:dft))(Stoll, Laura) (Entered: 07/09/2024)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Levi Swank to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-37798609) filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Stoll, Laura) (Entered: 07/09/2024)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc. (Stoll, Laura) (Entered: 07/09/2024)

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc., (Stoll, Laura) (Entered: 07/09/2024)

STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to SoLo Funds, Inc. answer now due 8/15/2024, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc..(Stoll, Laura) (Entered: 07/09/2024)

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: Notice of Appearance 10 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel G123.. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (ak) (Entered: 07/10/2024)

ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge R. Gary Klausner: GRANTING 3 Non-Resident Attorney Trishanda L. Treadwell APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Consumer Protection Bureau, designating Joseph Lake as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lt) (Entered: 07/10/2024)

ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge R. Gary Klausner: GRANTING 4 Non-Resident Attorney Bradley H. Cohen APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Consumer Protection Bureau, designating Joseph Lake as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lt) (Entered: 07/10/2024)

ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge R. Gary Klausner: GRANTING 11 Non-Resident Attorney Levi Swank APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc., designating Laura A. Stoll as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lt) (Entered: 07/10/2024)

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Joint STIPULATION to Exceed Page Limitation as to Memoranda of Points and Authorities Related to Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stoll, Laura) (Entered: 08/07/2024)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Thomas M. Hefferon to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-37977213) filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Stoll, Laura) (Entered: 08/07/2024)

ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge R. Gary Klausner: GRANTING 20 Non-Resident Attorney Thomas M. Hefferon APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Solo Funds, Inc., designating Laura A. Stoll as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lt) (Entered: 08/07/2024)

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ORDER GRANTING Joint Stipulation and Request to File Overlength Memorandum of Points and Authorities Related to Motion to Dismiss 19 by Judge R. Gary Klausner as follows: (1) Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc., may file a Memorandum of Points and Authorities in support of its Motion to Dismiss the Complaint that does not exceed 7,000 words or 25 pages, whichever is fewer. (2) Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may file a Memorandum of Points and Authorities in opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss the Complaint that does not exceed 7,000 words or 25 pages, whichever is fewer. (jp) (Entered: 08/08/2024)

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Complaint filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 9/16/2024 at 09:00 AM before Judge R. Gary Klausner. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Levi Swank, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Declaration of Travis Holoway, # 11 Exhibit 9, # 12 Request for Judicial Notice, # 13 Proposed Order) (Stoll, Laura) (Entered: 08/15/2024)

1 Declaration of Levi Swank

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10 Declaration of Travis Holoway

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12 Request for Judicial Notice

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13 Proposed Order

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NOTICE OF MOTION re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Complaint 23 filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 9/16/2024 at 09:00 AM before Judge R. Gary Klausner. (Stoll, Laura) (Entered: 08/15/2024)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Chelsea M. Peter to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Not Required for US Government Attorney) filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joseph Lake, # 2 Proposed Order) (Lake, Joseph) (Entered: 08/15/2024)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Brian E.J. Martin to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Not Required for US Government Attorney) filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joseph Lake, # 2 Proposed Order) (Lake, Joseph) (Entered: 08/15/2024)

ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge R. Gary Klausner. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 9/16/2024. Scheduling Conference set for 9/23/2024 at 09:00 AM before Judge R. Gary Klausner. (jre) (Entered: 08/16/2024)

Notice of Intent to File Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Lake, Joseph) (Entered: 08/16/2024)

ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge R. Gary Klausner: GRANTING 25 Non-Resident Attorney Chelsea M. Peter APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, designating Joseph M. Lake as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lt) (Entered: 08/16/2024)

ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge R. Gary Klausner: GRANTING 26 Non-Resident Attorney Brian E. J. Martin APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, designating Joseph M. Lake as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lt) (Entered: 08/16/2024)

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First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc. amending Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1, filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau(Lake, Joseph) (Entered: 08/20/2024)

SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge R. Gary Klausner: Plaintiff having filed a First Amended Complaint 31 on 8/20/2024, the Motion to Dismiss Complaint 23 filed on 8/15/2024 is hereby VACATED as moot. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jre) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/20/2024)

Text Only Scheduling Notice

Joint STIPULATION to Exceed Page Limitation as to Memorandum of Points and Authorities filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Joint Stipulation and Request to File Overlength Memoranda of Points and Authorities Related to Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint)(Stoll, Laura) (Entered: 08/28/2024)

ORDER GRANTING Joint Stipulation and Request to File Overlength Memorandum of Points and Authorities Related to Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint 33 by Judge R. Gary Klausner, as follows: (1) Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc. may file a Memorandum of Points and Authorities in support of its Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint that does not exceed 7,000 words or 25 pages, whichever is fewer. (2) Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may file a Memorandum of Points and Authorities in opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint that does not exceed 7,000 words or 25 pages, whichever is fewer. (jp) (Entered: 08/29/2024)

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 10/7/2024 at 09:00 AM before Judge R. Gary Klausner. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint, # 2 Declaration of Levi Swank, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Exhibit 5, # 8 Exhibit 6, # 9 Exhibit 7, # 10 Exhibit 8, # 11 Exhibit 9, # 12 Declaration of Travis Holoway, # 13 Exhibit A, # 14 Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.'s Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint, # 15 Proposed Order Granting Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint) (Stoll, Laura) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 10-15 full days, filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.. (Cohen, Bradley) (Entered: 09/13/2024)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint 35 filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cohen, Bradley) (Entered: 09/16/2024)

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ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 3 by Judge R. Gary Klausner. Case ordered to a private mediator based upon a stipulation of the parties or by the court order. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than March 28, 2025. (jre) (Entered: 09/23/2024)

REPLY in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint 35 filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.. (Stoll, Laura) (Entered: 09/23/2024)

MINUTES OF SCHEDULING CONFERENCE before Judge R. Gary Klausner: The Scheduling Conference is held and the Court sets the following dates: The Court sets the following dates: Court Trial (est. 10-15 days): 5/27/2025. Pretrial Conference: 5/12/2025, at 9:00 AM. Motion Cut-Off Date (last day to file): 3/12/2025. Discovery Cut-Off Date: 2/26/2025. Last day to amend the complaint or add parties is 10/25/2024. The parties shall participate in ADR Settlement Procedure No. 3. Any motion for a jury trial shall be made on or before 9/30/2024 by 4:00 PM. Opposition is due on or before 10/2/2024, by 4:00 PM. Court Reporter: April Benson-Lassiter. (jp) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

Order/Referral to ADR (No 3) (Private Mediator) (ADR-12)

ORDER FOR COURT TRIAL by Judge R. Gary Klausner. See Order for further information. (jp) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Stephanie B. Garlock to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Not Required for US Government Attorney) filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joseph Lake, # 2 Proposed Order) (Lake, Joseph) (Entered: 09/30/2024)

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Trial by Jury filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 11/4/2024 at 09:00 AM before Judge R. Gary Klausner. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Proposed Order) (Stoll, Laura) (Entered: 09/30/2024)

(DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER 47 ) - OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Trial by Jury 43 filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Lake, Joseph) Modified on 10/3/2024 (jre). (Entered: 10/02/2024)

ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: granting 42 Non-Resident Attorney Stephanie B. Garlock APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, designating Joseph M. Lake as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (ak) (Entered: 10/02/2024)

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SCHEDULING NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES AND ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge R. Gary Klausner: Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint 35, calendared for hearing on 10/07/2024, has been taken under submission and off the motion calendar. No appearances by counsel are necessary. The Court will issue a ruling after full consideration of properly submitted pleadings. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jre) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/03/2024)

ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner re Response in Opposition to Motion 44 . The following document(s) be STRICKEN for failure to comply with the Local Rules, General Order and/or the Courts Case Management Order for the following reason(s): Other error(s) with document(s): Motion lacks L.R. 7-3 meet and confer certification within Notice of Motion. Additionally, document contains single spaced text in violation of L.R. 11-3.6. Counsel shall have 1 day from the date of this order in which to file a corrected document. (jre) (Entered: 10/03/2024)

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OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Trial by Jury 43 filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Lake, Joseph) (Entered: 10/04/2024)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Emily D. Gilman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Not Required for US Government Attorney) filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order) (Lake, Joseph) (Entered: 10/09/2024)

NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Emily D. Gilman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Not Required for US Government Attorney) 49 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Certificate of Good Standing not attached for every state court listed to which the applicant has been admitted. (sbou) (Entered: 10/11/2024)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Emily D. Gilman to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Pro Hac Vice Fee - Not Required for US Government Attorney) filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order) (Lake, Joseph) (Entered: 10/14/2024)

Notice of Supplemental Authorities filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. in Support of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Opposition to SoLo Funds, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Def's Mot. to Dismiss (CFPB v. Active Network, LLC), # 2 Exhibit 2 - CFPB v. Active Network LLC, 2024 WL 4437639 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 7, 2024), # 3 Exhibit 3 - State of Texas v. Colony Ridge. Inc., 24-cv-00941 (S.D. Tex. Oct. 11, 2024))(Cohen, Bradley) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: granting 51 Non-Resident Attorney Emily D. Gilman APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, designating Joseph M. Lake as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (ak) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

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MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) Order Re: Defendant's Motion to Dismiss [DE 35 ] by Judge R. Gary Klausner: The Court DENIES the Motion. See document for further information. (jp) (Entered: 10/17/2024)

STIPULATION for Protective Order filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc..(Stoll, Laura) (Entered: 10/24/2024)

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin re Stipulation for Protective Order 55 . (see document for further details.) (et) (Entered: 10/25/2024)

SCHEDULING NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES AND ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge R. Gary Klausner: Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.'s Motion for Order for Trial by Jury 43, calendared for hearing on 11/4/2024, has been taken under submission and off the motion calendar. No appearances by counsel are necessary. The Court will issue a ruling after full consideration of properly submitted pleadings. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jre) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/30/2024)

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ANSWER to Amended Complaint/Petition 31 JURY DEMAND. filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc..(Stoll, Laura) (Entered: 10/31/2024)

Joint STIPULATION for Order to Enter Stipulated ESI Protocol filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order to Enter Stipulated ESI Protocol)(Cohen, Bradley) (Entered: 11/05/2024)

STIPULATED ESI PROTOCOL by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin, re Stipulation for Order 59 . IT IS SO ORDERED that the Parties shall be governed by the terms and conditions of this Stipulated ESI Protocol with respect to the above-captioned matter. (SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS.) (et) (Entered: 11/06/2024)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Daniel T. Plunkett to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-38592882) filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order On Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear PRO HAC VICE) (Attorney Kere Kay Tickner added to party SoLo Funds, Inc.(pty:dft)) (Tickner, Kere) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jordan E. Goldfarb to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-38593133) filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order On Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear PRO HAC VICE) (Tickner, Kere) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Zelma M. Frederick to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-38593221) filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order On Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear PRO HAC VICE) (Tickner, Kere) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Daniel T. Plunkett to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-38592882) 61, APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jordan E. Goldfarb to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-38593133) 62, APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Zelma M. Frederick to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-38593221) 63 . The following error(s) was/were found: Not signed. Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(d) Certificate of Good Standing not attached for every state court listed to which the applicant has been admitted. (ak) (Entered: 11/17/2024)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Daniel T. Plunkett to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 11/15/2024, Receipt No. 38593133) filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order On Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear PRO HAC VICE, # 2 Letter Certificate of Good Standing) (Tickner, Kere) (Entered: 11/19/2024)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Jordan E. Goldfarb to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 11/15/2024, Receipt No. 38593221) filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order On Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear PRO HAC VICE, # 2 Letter Certificate of Good Standing) (Tickner, Kere) (Entered: 11/19/2024)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Zelma M. Frederick to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 11/15/2024, Receipt No. 38592882) filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order On Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear PRO HAC VICE, # 2 Letter Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Letter Certificate of Good Standing) (Tickner, Kere) (Entered: 11/19/2024)

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) Order Re: Motion for Trial by Jury [DE 43 ] by Judge R. Gary Klausner: The Court GRANTS Defendant's Motion. (jp) (Entered: 11/19/2024)

ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: granting 65 Non-Resident Attorney Daniel T. Plunkett APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of defendant SoLo Funds, Inc., designating Kere K. Tickner as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (ak) (Entered: 11/21/2024)

ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: granting 66 Non-Resident Attorney Jordan E. Goldfarb APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of defendant SoLo Funds, Inc, designating Kere K. Tickner as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (ak) (Entered: 11/21/2024)

ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: granting 67 Non-Resident Attorney Zelma M. Frederick APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of defedefendant SoLo Funds, Inc., designating Kere K. Tickner as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY (ak) (Entered: 11/21/2024)

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MOTION RE: INFORMAL DISCOVERY DISPUTE: Video Conference set for hearing on 12/11/2024 at 01:30 PM before Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin, by Zoom. (es) (Entered: 12/10/2024)

MINUTES OF INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE AND ORDER SCHEDULING CONTINUED INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE 72 Hearing held before Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: On December 11, 2024, the Court held an informal discovery conference (IDC) to address certain disputes related to discovery. As a result of the discussion with the parties, the Court Orders as follows: SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS. On December 23, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. PST, the Court will hold a continued IDC by video to discuss any remaining disputes. The Court's Courtroom Deputy Clerk will email a link to the parties to join the conference. Court Reporter: CS 12/11/2024. (es) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

MINUTES OF INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: The Court ordered the parties to return for a subsequent IDC by video on Tuesday 1/7/2025, at 11:00 a.m. The Court also directs lead trial counsel for both sides to be present (by video) at the subsequent IDC. The Court's Courtroom Deputy Clerk will email counsel a link to join the videconference. The parties shall submit a joint update email to the Court by 5:00 p.m. On Monday 1/6/2025 identifying the remaining disputes that should be addressed on 1/7/2025. Court Reporter: C/S 12/23/2024. (et) (Entered: 12/26/2024)

SCHEDULING NOTICE Text Only Entry by Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. The scheduled Informal Discovery Conference set for Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. has been VACATED. The Court has rescheduled the Informal Discovery Conference to Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. The Courts Courtroom Deputy Clerk will email counsel the link to join the videoconference. The parties shall submit a joint update email to the Court by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday 1/7/2025 identifying the remaining disputes that should be addressed on 1/8/2025. IT IS SO ORDERED.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cgm) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 12/30/2024)

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MINUTES OF INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE Hearing held before Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: On January 8, 2025, the Court held an informal discovery conference ("IDC") to address certain discovery disputes. Based on the discussion with the parties, the Court ordered as follows: The Court will hold a further IDC on January 17, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. by videoconference, if requested by either party. The parties are directed to provide a joint update email by January 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. notifying the Court of any remaining or further dispute, which shall become the agenda for the further IDC. [SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS.] Court Reporter: C/S 1/09/2025. (es) (Entered: 01/09/2025)

MINUTES OF INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. On January 17, 2025, the Court held an informal discovery conference ("IDC") to address certain discovery disputes. the Court directs Defendant to file a status report by 5:00 p.m. PST on January 22, 2025 explaining what happened, the impact of the errors, and the corrective action plan. Plaintiff may also file a status report by 5:00 p.m. PST on January 22, 2025 setting forth their understanding of Defendant's collection and search errors, as well as the impact these errors are having on Plaintiffs ability to prosecute this case. The Court will hold a further informal discovery conference by video on Thursday January 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. PST. Lead counsel for all parties must be present. A representative of Defendant's vendor with knowledge of the errors and corrective action plan must be present. A client representative for Defendant must be present. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Court Reporter: C/S 1/17/2025. Tape #: n/a. Court Recorder: C/S 1/17/2025. (vam) (cgm). (Entered: 01/17/2025)

STATUS REPORT In Response to January 17, 2025 Order filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - 101024 email to SoLo counsel attaching discovery requests, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - 101624 email to SoLo counsel, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Declaration of B. Cohen, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - 10222024 email to SoLo counsel, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E - 10242024 email chain, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F - 11122024 email from SoLo counsel attaching discovery responses, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit G - 11122024 email from SoLo counsel attaching draft search terms, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit H - 11182024 email to SoLo counsel, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit I - 11222024 email to SoLo counsel attaching second discovery requests, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit J - 11262024 discovery letter to SoLo, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit K - 1262024 joint email to the Court, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit L - 12102024 email from SoLo counsel attaching responses to First Interrogatories, # 13 Exhibit Exhibit M - 12132024 email from SoLo counsel attaching responses to First RFPs and production letter, # 14 Exhibit Exhibit N - 12202024 email to SoLo counsel, # 15 Exhibit Exhibit O - 12232024 joint discovery statement, # 16 Exhibit Exhibit P - 12312024 production letter from SoLo, # 17 Exhibit Exhibit Q - 12162024 discovery letter to SoLo, # 18 Exhibit Exhibit R - 132025 email to SoLo counsel, # 19 Exhibit Exhibit S - 142025 email to SoLo counsel, # 20 Exhibit Exhibit T - 1132025 email from SoLo counsel, # 21 Exhibit Exhibit U - 1162025 joint discovery statement, # 22 Exhibit Exhibit V - 1152025 email to SoLo counsel)(Cohen, Bradley) (Entered: 01/22/2025)

1 Exhibit Exhibit A - 101024 email to SoLo counsel attaching discovery requests

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2 Exhibit Exhibit B - 101624 email to SoLo counsel

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3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Declaration of B. Cohen

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4 Exhibit Exhibit D - 10222024 email to SoLo counsel

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5 Exhibit Exhibit E - 10242024 email chain

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6 Exhibit Exhibit F - 11122024 email from SoLo counsel attaching discovery respons

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7 Exhibit Exhibit G - 11122024 email from SoLo counsel attaching draft search term

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8 Exhibit Exhibit H - 11182024 email to SoLo counsel

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9 Exhibit Exhibit I - 11222024 email to SoLo counsel attaching second discovery re

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10 Exhibit Exhibit J - 11262024 discovery letter to SoLo

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11 Exhibit Exhibit K - 1262024 joint email to the Court

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12 Exhibit Exhibit L - 12102024 email from SoLo counsel attaching responses to Firs

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13 Exhibit Exhibit M - 12132024 email from SoLo counsel attaching responses to Firs

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14 Exhibit Exhibit N - 12202024 email to SoLo counsel

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15 Exhibit Exhibit O - 12232024 joint discovery statement

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16 Exhibit Exhibit P - 12312024 production letter from SoLo

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17 Exhibit Exhibit Q - 12162024 discovery letter to SoLo

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18 Exhibit Exhibit R - 132025 email to SoLo counsel

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19 Exhibit Exhibit S - 142025 email to SoLo counsel

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20 Exhibit Exhibit T - 1132025 email from SoLo counsel

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21 Exhibit Exhibit U - 1162025 joint discovery statement

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22 Exhibit Exhibit V - 1152025 email to SoLo counsel

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STATUS REPORT in Response to January 17, 2025 Order filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Consilio)(Frederick, Zelma) (Entered: 01/22/2025)

MINUTES OF INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. The Court orders Defendant to complete all document productions and produce a privilege log by January 31, 2025. If Plaintiff believes it has suffered prejudice justifying sanctions under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37, Plaintiff may file such a motion no later than February 14, 2025. Defendant shall have 7 calendar days to respond to such a motion and Plaintiff shall have 3 calendar days to file a reply. The hearing date on such a motion shall be 10:30 a.m. PST on February 26, 2025. IT IS SO ORDERED. [See document for further details.] Court Recorder: C/S 1/23/2025. (san) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

MOTION RE: INFORMAL DISCOVERY DISPUTE. Video Conference set for 1/31/2025 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. (san) (Entered: 01/28/2025)

Joint STIPULATION to Reschedule Scheduling Conference Order filed by defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Stoll, Laura) (Entered: 01/29/2025)

MINUTES OF INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. 81 On January 31, 2025, the Court held an informal discovery conference to discuss certain discovery disputes. As a result of the discussion, the Court set a briefing schedule for Defendant to file a motion to compel related to the topics identified under Roman Numerals II, III, and IV of the joint email update provided on January 28, 2025. [See document for further details.] Court Recorder: C/S 1/31/2025. (san) (Entered: 01/31/2025)

ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION AND REQUEST TO MODIFY SCHEDULING CONFERENCE ORDER (ECF NO. 40) by Judge R. Gary Klausner, re Stipulation to Reschedule 82 :NOTE: CHANGES MADE THE COURT. Upon consideration of the Joint Stipulation and Request to Modify Scheduling Conference Order ("Joint Stipulation"), and for good cause shown, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Scheduling Conference Order (ECF No. 40) is modified as follows: Discover Cut-Off Date: March 19, 2025; Motion Cut-Off Date: March 19, 2025. (bm) (Entered: 02/03/2025)

Notice Emergency Notice filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Cohen, Bradley) (Entered: 02/03/2025)

MINUTES OF INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin: On February 3, 2025, the Court held an informal discovery conference to discuss certain discovery disputes. The Court will hold a continued informal discovery conference on Thursday February 6, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. PST by video. If the District Judge stays the action, then the Court will vacate this hearing. However, if the District Judge does not stay the action, then the Court will go forward with the hearing and counsel for the parties are ordered to appear. The Courts Courtroom Deputy Clerk will email counsel a link to join the videoconference. Court Reporter: C/S 02/03/2025. (et) (Entered: 02/03/2025)

EX PARTE APPLICATION to Stay Case pending all deadlines filed by Plaintiff Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Attachments: # 1 Signed Application Emergency Ex Parte Application for Stay of Proceedings, # 2 Exhibit A - Declaration of Bradley H. Cohen, # 3 Proposed Order) (Cohen, Bradley) (Entered: 02/03/2025)

OPPOSITION to EX PARTE APPLICATION to Stay Case pending all deadlines 87 filed by Defendant SoLo Funds, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order)(Stoll, Laura) (Entered: 02/04/2025)

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: The Ex Parte Application to Stay Case 87 is DENIED for no good cause shown. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jre) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/05/2025)