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June 18, 2026
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COMPLAINT against COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION, MICHAEL S. SELIG ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12495252) filed by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet)(Gershengorn, Ian) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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6 Exhibit 6
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7 Summons
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8 Summons
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June 18, 2026
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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. (Gershengorn, Ian) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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June 18, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth B. Deutsch on behalf of CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. (Deutsch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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June 18, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Anne Sommer Warnke on behalf of CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. (Warnke, Anne) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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June 18, 2026
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Gregory M. Boyle, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12495779. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration in Support, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Deutsch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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June 18, 2026
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Michael F. Linden, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12495825. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration in Support, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Deutsch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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June 18, 2026
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Elijah N. Gelman, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12495840. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration in Support, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Deutsch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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June 18, 2026
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Simon de Carvalho, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12496590. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration in Support, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Deutsch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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June 18, 2026
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CIVIL COVER SHEET by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. filed by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC..(Gershengorn, Ian) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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June 18, 2026
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SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION, MICHAEL S. SELIG, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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June 18, 2026
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Notice of Error- New Case
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June 18, 2026
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Case Assigned/Reassigned
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June 18, 2026
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NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR The following error(s) need correction: Incorrect civil cover sheet. Please locate the Civil Cover Sheet (JS44) form at www.dcd.uscourts.gov/new-case-forms & file using the event Civil Cover Sheet. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (zmtm)
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June 18, 2026
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Case Assigned to Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly. (zmtm)
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June 22, 2026
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ORDER ESTABLISHING PROCEDURESFOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE COLLEEN KOLLAR-KOTELLY. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 6/22/2026. (lcckk3) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
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June 22, 2026
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MINUTE ORDER: The 5 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Attorney Gregory M. Boyle is GRANTED, CONTINGENT on Attorney Boyle filing a declaration certifying familiarity with the Local Rules of this Court on or before July 2, 2026. Counsel shall promptly register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 6/22/2026. (lcckk3)
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June 22, 2026
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MINUTE ORDER: The 6 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Attorney Michael F. Linden is GRANTED, CONTINGENT on Attorney Linden filing a declaration certifying familiarity with the Local Rules of this Court on or before July 2, 2026. Counsel shall promptly register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 6/22/2026. (lcckk3)
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June 22, 2026
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MINUTE ORDER: The 7 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Attorney Elijah N. Gelman is GRANTED, CONTINGENT on Attorney Gelman filing a declaration certifying familiarity with the Local Rules of this Court on or before July 2, 2026. Counsel shall promptly register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 6/22/2026. (lcckk3)
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June 22, 2026
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MINUTE ORDER: The 8 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Attorney Simon de Carvalho is GRANTED, CONTINGENT on Attorney de Carvalho filing a declaration certifying familiarity with the Local Rules of this Court on or before July 2, 2026. Counsel shall promptly register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 6/22/2026. (lcckk3)
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July 2, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Aitan D. Goelman on behalf of CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. (Goelman, Aitan)
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July 2, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Ivano Michael Ventresca on behalf of CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. (Ventresca, Ivano)
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July 2, 2026
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiff by Jenner & Block Attorneys by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.. (Attachments: (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Gershengorn, Ian)
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July 6, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Joseph Weisberg on behalf of COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION, MICHAEL S. SELIG (Weisberg, Andrew)
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July 7, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Henry Dickman on behalf of All Defendants (Dickman, Henry)
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July 7, 2026
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MINUTE ORDER granting 14 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorneys Anne Sommer Warnke, Elizabeth B. Deutsch, Ian Heath Gershengorn, Gregory M. Boyle, Michael F. Linden, Elijah N. Gelman, and Simon de Carvalho terminated. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 7/2/2026. (lcckk3)
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July 10, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Carlin Metzger on behalf of COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION, MICHAEL S. SELIG (Metzger, Carlin)
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July 28, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Brian Beaton, Jr on behalf of CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. (Beaton, Brian)
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July 28, 2026
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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. served on 6/23/2026 (Beaton, Brian)
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July 28, 2026
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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION served on 6/23/2026 (Beaton, Brian)
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July 28, 2026
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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. MICHAEL S. SELIG served on 6/23/2026 (Beaton, Brian)
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July 28, 2026
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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 6/24/26. (Beaton, Brian)
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July 28, 2026
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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 6/20/2026. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 8/19/2026. (Beaton, Brian)
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Aug. 12, 2026
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First MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION, MICHAEL S. SELIG. (Attachments: (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Dickman, Henry)
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Aug. 12, 2026
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MOTION to Excuse Defendants' Compliance with Local Civil Rule 7(n) by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION, MICHAEL S. SELIG. (Attachments: (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Dickman, Henry)
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Aug. 13, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Martin Jordan Minot on behalf of All Defendants (Minot, Martin)
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Aug. 13, 2026
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MINUTE ORDER: For good cause shown and upon consent of Plaintiff, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants' 24 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. Defendants must respond to the Complaint by no later than September 2, 2026; Plaintiff must oppose Defendants' forthcoming motion to dismiss by no later than October 2, 2026. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 8/13/2026. (lcckk3)
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Aug. 13, 2026
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MINUTE ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Defendants' 25 Motion to Excuse Defendants' Compliance with Local Civil Rule 7(n), in which Defendants note Plaintiff's opposition to the requested relief. It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff shall respond to Defendants' 25 Motion by no later than August 21, 2026; Defendants shall reply, if at all, by no later than August 26, 2026. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 8/13/2026. (lcckk3)
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Aug. 13, 2026
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Aug. 13, 2026
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Aug. 13, 2026
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Set/Reset Deadlines: Response due by 9/2/2026. Opposition due by 10/2/2026. (znbn)
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Aug. 13, 2026
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Set/Reset Deadlines: Response due by 8/21/2026. Reply due by 8/26/2026. (znbn)
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Aug. 21, 2026
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Memorandum in opposition to re [25] MOTION to Excuse Defendants' Compliance with Local Civil Rule 7(n) filed by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.. (Attachments: (1) Text of Proposed Order, (2) Exhibit A, (3) Exhibit B, (4) Exhibit C)(Goelman, Aitan)
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Aug. 26, 2026
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REPLY to opposition to motion re [25] Motion for Miscellaneous Relief to Excuse Defendants' Compliance with Local Civil Rule 7(n) filed by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION, MICHAEL S. SELIG. (Dickman, Henry)
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Aug. 27, 2026
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ORDER denying [25] Motion to Excuse Compliance with Rule 7(n). Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 8/27/2026. (lcckk3)
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Aug. 27, 2026
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Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint proposed briefing schedule due by 9/4/2026. (dot)
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Aug. 31, 2026
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Sept. 2, 2026
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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1), MOTION to Dismiss for failure to state a claim by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION, MICHAEL S. SELIG. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Minot, Martin) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
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Sept. 2, 2026
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ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD Certified Index by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION, MICHAEL S. SELIG. (Minot, Martin) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
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Sept. 4, 2026
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PROPOSED BRIEFING SCHEDULE Parties' Joint Proposed Briefing Schedule by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION, MICHAEL S. SELIG. (Minot, Martin)
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Sept. 8, 2026
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ORDER setting briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 9/8/2026. (lcckk3)
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Sept. 8, 2026
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Set/Reset Deadlines: Amicus Brief due by 12/4/2026. Cross Motions due by 11/20/2026. Response to Cross Motions due by 12/14/2026. Discovery due by 11/13/2026. Response due by 10/2/2026. Reply due by 10/16/2026. (dot)
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Sept. 9, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Barchas Prelogar on behalf of HYPERLIQUID POLICY CENTER (Prelogar, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
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Sept. 9, 2026
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Elias S. Kim, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12659995. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by HYPERLIQUID POLICY CENTER. (Attachments: (1) Declaration Declaration of Elias S. Kim in support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, (2) Text of Proposed Order)(Prelogar, Elizabeth)
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Sept. 9, 2026
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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by HYPERLIQUID POLICY CENTER. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, (2) Text of Proposed Order)(Prelogar, Elizabeth)
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Sept. 9, 2026
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NOTICE of Appearance by Claire Groden on behalf of HYPERLIQUID POLICY CENTER (Groden, Claire)
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Sept. 9, 2026
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AMICUS BRIEF by HYPERLIQUID POLICY CENTER. (zjm)
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Sept. 9, 2026
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MINUTE ORDER: The 35 Motion for Leave for Attorney Elias S. Kim to Appear Pro Hac Vice is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE because Attorney Kim is an active member of the District of Columbia Bar practicing on behalf of an organization with an office in this District. Attorney Kim may enter an appearance in this case after becoming a member of this Court's Bar pursuant to Local Rule of Civil Procedure 83.8. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 9/9/2026. (lcckk3)
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Sept. 9, 2026
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MINUTE ORDER: On consideration of Hyperliquid Policy Center's 36 Motion for Leave to File a Brief as Amicus Curiae in Support of Defendants, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to enter Hyperliquid Policy Center's brief as amicus curiae onto the electronic case docket in this matter. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 9/9/2026. (lcckk3)
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Sept. 10, 2026
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Sept. 11, 2026
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Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Plaintiff Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc. and Defendants Michael S. Selig and CFTC by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION, MICHAEL S. SELIG. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Minot, Martin) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
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Sept. 11, 2026
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ORDER granting 39 Motion for Protective Order. It is hereby STIPULATED, AGREED, and ORDERED that this Protective Order shall govern as stated herein. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 9/11/2026. (lcckk3) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
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Sept. 11, 2026
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MOTION for Discovery on Facts Related to Plaintiff's Standing by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION, MICHAEL S. SELIG. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Minot, Martin) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
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Sept. 18, 2026
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Memorandum in opposition to re [41] MOTION for Discovery on Facts Related to Plaintiff's Standing filed by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit Excerpted Administrative Record, (2) Text of Proposed Order)(Goelman, Aitan)
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Sept. 23, 2026
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REPLY to opposition to motion re [41] Motion for Discovery on Facts Related to Plaintiff's Standing filed by COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION, MICHAEL S. SELIG. (Minot, Martin)
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Sept. 28, 2026
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ORDER denying [41] Motion for Discovery. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 9/28/2026. (lcckk3)
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Oct. 2, 2026
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Memorandum in opposition to re [30] MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1) MOTION to Dismiss for failure to state a claim filed by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.. (Attachments: (1) Declaration of Brian J. Beaton, Jr., (2) Exhibit 1, (3) Exhibit 2, (4) Exhibit 3, (5) Exhibit 4, (6) Exhibit 5, (7) Exhibit Excerpted Administrative Record, (8) Text of Proposed Order)(Goelman, Aitan)
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