New Jersey District Court
Judge:Joseph H Rodriguez
Referred: Karen M Williams
Case #: 1:19-cv-09149
Nature of Suit370 Torts - Personal Property - Other Fraud
Cause28:1441 Notice of Removal- Fraud
Case Filed:Mar 30, 2019
Re-opened:Nov 05, 2019
Terminated:Nov 05, 2019
Last checked: Thursday Sep 26, 2019 4:26 AM EDT
Defendant
COMERICA BANK
Represented By
ERIK GUNNAR JAMES BERGLUND
Greenspoon Marder LLP
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Defendant
GLOBAL CLIENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
Represented By
ERIK GUNNAR JAMES BERGLUND
Greenspoon Marder LLP
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Defendant
BRIAN J. DAVIS
Represented By
SHAJI M. EAPEN
Morgan, Melhuish & Abrutyn, Esqs.
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ELLIOTT ABRUTYN
Morgan, Melhuish & Abrutyn, Esqs.
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Defendant
DEBT MANAGEMENT, LLC
Represented By
SHAJI M. EAPEN
Morgan, Melhuish & Abrutyn, Esqs.
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ELLIOTT ABRUTYN
Morgan, Melhuish & Abrutyn, Esqs.
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Defendant
LAURENCE GRECA
Represented By
SHAJI M. EAPEN
Morgan, Melhuish & Abrutyn, Esqs.
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ELLIOTT ABRUTYN
Morgan, Melhuish & Abrutyn, Esqs.
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Defendant
STANFORD HUGGINS
Represented By
SHAJI M. EAPEN
Morgan, Melhuish & Abrutyn, Esqs.
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ELLIOTT ABRUTYN
Morgan, Melhuish & Abrutyn, Esqs.
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Defendant
JOHN DOE(S) 1-100
Defendant
THE DAVIS LAW GROUP, P.C.
Represented By
SHAJI M. EAPEN
Morgan, Melhuish & Abrutyn, Esqs.
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ELLIOTT ABRUTYN
Morgan, Melhuish & Abrutyn, Esqs.
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Plaintiff
ROBERT ZEGA
Represented By
JOSEPH MICHAEL PINTO
Polino And Pinto, P.C.
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Plaintiff
PATRICIA ZEGA
Represented By
JOSEPH MICHAEL PINTO
Polino And Pinto, P.C.
contact info


Docket last updated: 9 hours ago
Tuesday, November 05, 2019
41 41 1 pgs order Order of Dismissal Tue 11/05 7:51 AM
ORDER OF DISMISSAL with Prejudice, and without costs. Signed by Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez on 11/05/2019. (db, )
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Wednesday, September 04, 2019
40 40 1 pgs order Order 60-Day Administrative Termination Wed 09/04 3:04 PM
Order Administratively Terminating Action - 60 Day, Pending Consummation of Settlement.( Administrative Termination deadline set for 11/4/2019). Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams on 9/4/2019. (rtm, )
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Friday, August 30, 2019
minutes Settlement Conference Wed 09/04 10:41 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams: In-Person Settlement Conference held on 8/30/2019. (nar)
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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
39 39 order Order ~Util - Set Hearings Wed 08/14 3:45 PM
TEXT ORDER Due to a scheduling conflict, the Court hereby reschedules the in-person Settlement Conference previously set for August 26, 2019. The new date and time of the in-person Settlement Conference is August 30, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 2040 - Camden. Confidential settlement memoranda are due to the Court no later than August 28, 2019. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams on 8/14/19. (nar)
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
minutes Status Conference Wed 08/14 10:26 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams: Telephone Status Conference held on 8/13/2019. (nar)
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Monday, August 12, 2019
38 38 order Order ~Util - Set Hearings Mon 08/12 11:44 AM
TEXT ORDER The Court has scheduled a telephone status conference for August 13, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. Counsel for plaintiffs shall initiate the call. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams on 8/12/19. (nar)
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Wednesday, July 03, 2019
37 37 misc Letter Wed 07/03 7:59 PM
Letter from Erik Berglund, Esquire re35 Order. (BERGLUND, ERIK)
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Tuesday, July 02, 2019
36 36 misc Letter Tue 07/02 4:50 PM
Letter from Joseph M. Pinto, Esquire re35 Order. (PINTO, JOSEPH)
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Monday, July 01, 2019
35 35 2 pgs order Order Mon 07/01 4:18 PM
ORDER the Court will hold a settlement conference on August 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in Room 2040. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams on 7/1/2019. (rtm, )
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34 34 misc Letter Mon 07/01 11:22 AM
Letter from Shaji M. Eapen, Esq. RE:Letter to Judge Rodriquez re extension of time to file reply papers re12 First MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Claims to Arbitration . (EAPEN, SHAJI)
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Friday, June 28, 2019
33 33 misc Letter Fri 06/28 5:39 PM
Letter from Global Client Solutions, LLC, on behalf of all parties re27 Scheduling Order,. (BERGLUND, ERIK)
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Monday, June 24, 2019
32 32 discov Joint Discovery Plan Mon 06/24 10:13 PM
Joint Discovery Plan by COMERICA BANK, GLOBAL CLIENT SOLUTIONS, LLC.(BERGLUND, ERIK)
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Att: 1 Attachment,
Att: 2 Cover Letter
Monday, June 10, 2019
31 31 2 pgs order Order Mon 06/10 1:28 PM
ORDER Granting request by defendants for a second extension of time to 7/1/2019 to submit their reply papers. Signed by Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez on 6/10/2019. (rtm, )
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Thursday, June 06, 2019
30 30 respm Response to Motion Thu 06/06 11:14 AM
RESPONSE to Motion filed by BRIAN J. DAVIS, DEBT MANAGEMENT, LLC, STANFORD HUGGINS, THE DAVIS LAW GROUP, P.C. re12 First MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Claims to Arbitration Letter to Judge Rodriquez re extension of time to file reply papers for motion to compel claims to arb (EAPEN, SHAJI)
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Friday, May 24, 2019
29 29 order Order Fri 05/24 1:52 PM
TEXT ORDER Defendant's Letter Request [Dkt. No. 28] seeking an extension of time until June 10, 2019 to file a Reply Brief related to the pending Motion to Compel Arbitration is granted. So Ordered by Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez on 5/24/19. (dd, )
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Thursday, May 23, 2019
28 28 misc Letter Thu 05/23 12:31 PM
Letter from SHAJI M. EAPEN, ESQ. re12 First MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Claims to Arbitration . (EAPEN, SHAJI)
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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
misc Pro Hac Vice Fee Received Wed 05/22 4:38 PM
Pro Hac Vice fee: $ 150, receipt number CAM010452 (rtm, )
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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
27 27 order Scheduling Order Tue 05/21 3:52 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER: In-person scheduling conference previously set for June 5, 2019, is rescheduled for July 1, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 2040 Camden. Plaintiffs shall present a demand by May 24, 2019. Defendants shall respond to same by May 31, 2019. The parties shall submit a joint letter by June 28, 2019 notifying the Court of their decision to pursue mediation, etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams on 2/21/2019. (rtm, )
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Monday, May 20, 2019
26 26 respm Brief in Opposition to Motion Mon 05/20 9:45 AM
BRIEF in Opposition filed by PATRICIA ZEGA, ROBERT ZEGA re12 First MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Claims to Arbitration (PINTO, JOSEPH)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A to Brief in Opposition,
Att: 2 Appendix to Ex A to Brief in Opposition,
Att: 3 Statement of Undisputed Material Facts,
Att: 4 Plaintiff's Declaration,
Att: 5 Exhibit Ex A to Plaintiff's Declaration,
Att: 6 Exhibit Ex B to Plaintiff's Declaration,
Att: 7 Exhibit Ex C to Plaintiff's Declaration,
Att: 8 Exhibit Ex D to Plaintiff's Declaration,
Att: 9 Exhibit Ex E to Plaintiff's Declaration,
Att: 10 Declaration of Plaintiff's Counsel,
Att: 11 Appendix to Counsel's Declaration,
Att: 12 Certificate of Service
Friday, May 17, 2019
minutes Pretrial Conference - Initial Tue 05/21 9:16 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams: In-Person Initial Conference held on 5/17/2019. (nar)
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Thursday, May 16, 2019
25 25 3 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Thu 05/16 4:20 PM
ORDER granting6 Motion for Richard W. Epstein Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams on 5/16/2019. (rtm, )
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24 24 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 05/16 2:34 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by ELLIOTT ABRUTYN on behalf of BRIAN J. DAVIS, DEBT MANAGEMENT, LLC, LAURENCE GRECA, STANFORD HUGGINS, THE DAVIS LAW GROUP, P.C. (ABRUTYN, ELLIOTT)
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23 23 discov Joint Discovery Plan Thu 05/16 9:46 AM
Joint Discovery Plan by PATRICIA ZEGA, ROBERT ZEGA.(PINTO, JOSEPH)
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
22 22 misc Letter Wed 05/15 6:33 PM
Letter from Erik Berglund, Esquire re 21 Order,,.(BERGLUND, ERIK)
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Att: 1 Certification,
Att: 2 Exhibit
21 21 order Order Wed 05/15 12:01 PM
TEXT ORDER Within ten (10) days of the date of this Text Order, the party filing its pro hac vice motion, Dkt. No.6 , shall file an amended certified statement of the applicant "disclosing each bar in which the applicant is a member in good standing including the year of admission and the name and address of the official or office maintaining the roll of such members of its bar " as set forth in the amendment to L. Civ. R. 101.1(c) (1) (eff. March 1, 2010); or in lieu thereof, may attach a certificate(s) of good standing. See www.njd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams on 05/15/2019. (Solomon, D)
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Monday, May 13, 2019
20 20 respm Reply Brief to Opposition to Motion Mon 05/13 10:20 PM
REPLY BRIEF to Opposition to Motion filed by COMERICA BANK, GLOBAL CLIENT SOLUTIONS, LLC re7 MOTION to Compel Arbitration (BERGLUND, ERIK)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Friday, May 10, 2019
19 19 discov Joint Discovery Plan Fri 05/10 10:19 PM
Joint Discovery Plan by COMERICA BANK, GLOBAL CLIENT SOLUTIONS, LLC.(BERGLUND, ERIK)
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Att: 1 Attachment,
Att: 2 Correspondence re Defendants' Proposed Discovery Plan
Monday, May 06, 2019
utility Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Mon 05/06 8:59 AM
Reset Deadlines as to12 First MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Claims to Arbitration . Motion set for 6/3/2019 before Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (rtm, )
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Friday, May 03, 2019
18 18 respm Letter Rule 7.1 Fri 05/03 4:36 PM
Rule 7.1(d)(5) Letter for an automatic extension of the return date of a dispositive motion re12 First MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Claims to Arbitration . (PINTO, JOSEPH)
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Wednesday, May 01, 2019
17 17 respm Brief in Opposition to Motion Wed 05/01 3:57 PM
BRIEF in Opposition filed by PATRICIA ZEGA, ROBERT ZEGA re12 First MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Claims to Arbitration ,7 MOTION to Compel Arbitration (PINTO, JOSEPH)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A to Brief,
Att: 2 Statement of Undisputed Material Facts,
Att: 3 Declaration of Plaintiff,
Att: 4 Ex A to Plaintiff's Declaration,
Att: 5 Ex B to Plaintiff's Declaration,
Att: 6 Ex C to Plaintiff's Declaration,
Att: 7 Ex D to Plaintiff's Declaration,
Att: 8 Ex E to Plaintiff's Declaration,
Att: 9 Certificate of Service
16 16 respm Brief in Opposition to Motion Wed 05/01 3:20 PM
BRIEF in Opposition filed by PATRICIA ZEGA, ROBERT ZEGA re8 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motions or Defenses Under Rule 12 (PINTO, JOSEPH)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Monday, April 29, 2019
15 15 order Order ~Util - Set Hearings Mon 04/29 5:02 PM
TEXT ORDER Upon letter application dated April 25, 2019 from Erik Berglund, Esquire, counsel for defendants Global Client Solutions, LLC and Commerce Bank, and it appearing that all counsel consent to the request to reschedule the in-person Initial Conference previously set for May 2, 2019, the Court hereby GRANTS the request. The new date and time of the in-person Initial Conference is May 17, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 2040 - Camden. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams on 4/29/19. (nar)
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Thursday, April 25, 2019
14 14 misc Letter Thu 04/25 4:16 PM
Letter from Erik Berglund, Esq. re2 Order Initial Scheduling Conference (Camden). (BERGLUND, ERIK)
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utility Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Thu 04/25 2:30 PM
Set Deadlines as to12 First MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Claims to Arbitration . Motion set for 5/20/2019 before Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (rtm, )
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utility Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Thu 05/16 2:19 PM
Reset Deadlines as to12 First MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Claims to Arbitration . Motion set for 5/20/2019 before Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (rtm, )
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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
13 13 answer Answer to Complaint Wed 04/24 3:43 PM
ANSWER to Complaint with JURY DEMAND by DEBT MANAGEMENT, LLC, STANFORD HUGGINS.(EAPEN, SHAJI)
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Att: 1 Disclosure Statement
12 12 motion Compel Wed 04/24 3:00 PM
First MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs' Claims to Arbitration by BRIAN J. DAVIS, LAURENCE GRECA, THE DAVIS LAW GROUP, P.C..(EAPEN, SHAJI)
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Att: 1 Brief Defendants Davis Law Group, P.C., Brian Davis, and Laurence Greca's Brief in Support of Defendants' Motion to Compel Plaintiffs' Claims to Arbitration,
Att: 2 Certification Certification of Shaji M. Eapen, Esq.,
Att: 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
Friday, April 12, 2019
11 11 2 pgs order Order Fri 04/12 4:05 PM
LETTER ORDER Granting10 request for an extension of time to answer Plaintiff's complaint to 4/24/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams on 4/12/2019. (rtm, )
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Thursday, April 11, 2019
10 10 misc Letter Thu 04/11 12:29 PM
Letter from Shaji M. Eapen, Esq. w/Consent Order Extending the DMG Defendants' time to respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint to April 24, 2019. (EAPEN, SHAJI)
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9 9 respm Letter Rule 7.1 Thu 04/11 9:49 AM
Rule 7.1(d)(5) Letter for an automatic extension of the return date of a dispositive motion re7 MOTION to Compel Arbitration ,8 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motions or Defenses Under Rule 12 . (PINTO, JOSEPH)
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utility Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Thu 04/11 11:16 AM
Reset Deadlines as to7 MOTION to Compel Arbitration ,8 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motions or Defenses Under Rule 12 . Motion set for 5/20/2019 before Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (rtm, )
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utility Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Thu 05/16 2:17 PM
Reset Deadlines as to7 MOTION to Compel Arbitration ,8 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motions or Defenses Under Rule 12 . Motion set for 5/20/2019 before Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (rtm, )
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Tuesday, April 09, 2019
utility Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Tue 04/09 10:10 AM
Set Deadlines as to6 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Richard Epstein, Esq. ,7 MOTION to Compel Arbitration ,8 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motions or Defenses Under Rule 12 . Motion set for 5/6/2019 before Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (rtm, )
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Monday, April 08, 2019
8 8 motion Extension of Time to File Document Mon 04/08 8:19 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motions or Defenses Under Rule 12 by COMERICA BANK, GLOBAL CLIENT SOLUTIONS, LLC.(BERGLUND, ERIK)
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Att: 1 Brief,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 3 Certificate of Service
7 7 motion Compel Mon 04/08 8:15 PM
MOTION to Compel Arbitration by COMERICA BANK, GLOBAL CLIENT SOLUTIONS, LLC.(BERGLUND, ERIK)
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Att: 1 Brief,
Att: 2 Certification of Erik Berglund, Esq.,
Att: 3 Exhibit A,
Att: 4 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 5 Certificate of Service
6 6 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Mon 04/08 7:38 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Richard Epstein, Esq. by COMERICA BANK, GLOBAL CLIENT SOLUTIONS, LLC.(BERGLUND, ERIK)
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Att: 1 Certification of Erik Berglund, Esq.,
Att: 2 Certification of Richard Epstein, Esq.,
Att: 3 Exhibit A,
Att: 4 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 5 Certificate of Service
Tuesday, April 02, 2019
5 5 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 04/02 2:29 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by SHAJI M. EAPEN on behalf of BRIAN J. DAVIS, DEBT MANAGEMENT, LLC, LAURENCE GRECA, STANFORD HUGGINS, THE DAVIS LAW GROUP, P.C. (EAPEN, SHAJI)
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4 4 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Tue 04/02 12:24 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by COMERICA BANK identifying Comerica Bank as Corporate Parent.. (BERGLUND, ERIK)
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3 3 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Tue 04/02 12:19 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by GLOBAL CLIENT SOLUTIONS, LLC identifying Global Holdings LLC as Corporate Parent.. (BERGLUND, ERIK)
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Monday, April 01, 2019
2 2 6 pgs order Order Initial Scheduling Conference (Camden) Mon 04/01 10:37 AM
Order Initial Conference set for 5/2/2019 03:00 PM in Room 2040 before Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams on 4/1/2019. (ssp, )
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qc QC - Attorney Case Opening Mon 04/01 10:46 AM
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: Cause of Action,Party Information, . The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (ssp, )
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qc QC - Lack of Disclosure Statement Mon 04/01 10:46 AM
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - Please be advised, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. Pro. 7.1, a disclosure statement is required to be filed by a nongovernmental corporate party. Please refer to the Court's website at www.njd.uscourts.gov for a form and filing instructions. (ssp, )
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Saturday, March 30, 2019
1 1 notice Notice of Removal Sat 03/30 8:17 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL by GLOBAL CLIENT SOLUTIONS, LLC from New Jersey Superior Court, Burlington County, case number BUR-L-000352-19. ( Filing and Admin fee $ 400 receipt number 0312-9541340), filed by GLOBAL CLIENT SOLUTIONS, LLC.(BERGLUND, ERIK)
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Att: 1 Declaration,
Att: 2 Exhibit A,
Att: 3 Exhibit B,
Att: 4 Exhibit C,
Att: 5 Civil Cover Sheet
utility Add and Terminate Judges Mon 04/01 8:32 AM
Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez and Magistrate Judge Karen M. Williams added. (dd, )
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