Texas Northern District Court
Judge:Brantley Starr
Case #: 3:23-cv-00048
Nature of Suit190 Contract - Other Contract
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Declaratory Judgment
Case Filed:Jan 08, 2023
Terminated:May 01, 2023
Last checked: Friday Jul 07, 2023 4:16 AM CDT
Counter Claimant
Insight Global LLC
Represented By
Emily A. Fitzgerald
Alston & Bird LLP
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Jared Michael Slade
Alston & Bird LLP
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Christopher Andrew Thomson
Alston & Bird LLP
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Christopher C Marquardt, I
Alston & Bird LLP
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Counter Defendant
Michael Fromhold
Represented By
Matthew D Treco
Martenson Hasbrouck & Simon LLP
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Elizabeth Bulat Turner
Martenson Hasbrouck & Simon LLP
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Shannon D Norris
Norris Law Firm
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Meggan C Burchfield
Norris Law Firm
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Defendant
Insight Global LLC
Represented By
Emily A. Fitzgerald
Alston & Bird LLP
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Jared Michael Slade
Alston & Bird LLP
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Christopher Andrew Thomson
Alston & Bird LLP
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Christopher C Marquardt, I
Alston & Bird LLP
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Plaintiff
Michael Fromhold
Represented By
Matthew D Treco
Martenson Hasbrouck & Simon LLP
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Elizabeth Bulat Turner
Martenson Hasbrouck & Simon LLP
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Shannon D Norris
Norris Law Firm
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Meggan C Burchfield
Norris Law Firm
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Docket last updated: 12/10/2024 11:59 PM CST
Tuesday, May 02, 2023
36 36 appeal USCA Order Wed 05/03 8:44 AM
ORDER of USCA as to33 Notice of Appeal filed by Insight Global LLC. The appeal is dismissed pursuant to the joint motion of the parties. (svc)
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Monday, May 01, 2023
35 35 misc Stipulation Mon 05/01 6:30 PM
Joint STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL by Insight Global LLC. (Thomson, Christopher)
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utility Terminate Civil Case (Optional) Tue 05/02 9:43 AM
Civil Case Terminated per35 Joint Stipulation of Dismissal. (ndt)
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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
appeal Appeal Record Certified/Transmitted Tue 04/11 1:47 PM
Record on Appeal for USCA5 23-10275 Related [+]: Record consisting of: 1 ECF electronic record on appeal (eROA) is certified, 2 Volume(s) electronic transcript,. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Licensed attorneys must have filed an appearance in the USCA5 case and be registered for electronic filing in the USCA5 to access the paginated eROA in the USCA5 ECF system. (Take these steps immediately if you have not already done so. Once you have filed the notice of appearance and/or USCA5 ECF registration, it may take up to 3 business days for the circuit to notify the district clerk that we may grant you access to the eROA in the USCA5 ECF system.) To access the paginated record, log in to the USCA5 ECF system, and under the Utilities menu, select Electronic Record on Appeal. Pro se litigants may request a copy of the record by[LINK:contacting the appeals deputy] in advance to arrange delivery. (mcrd)
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
34 34 misc Electronic Copy of Admitted Hearing or Trial Exhibit for Appeal Record Wed 03/29 6:40 PM
Electronic Copy of Admitted Hearing or Trial Exhibit(s) re33 Notice of Appeal,,,, filed by Insight Global LLC. Exhibits are available for public inspection at the clerk's office. (Thomson, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) Insight Global Weekly Review Package,
Att: 2 Exhibit(s) Executive P-Zone Confidentiality Agreement,
Att: 3 Exhibit(s) Employment Agreement,
Att: 4 Exhibit(s) Employment Agreement Amendment,
Att: 5 Exhibit(s) Staffing Industry Analysts Book of Lists,
Att: 6 Exhibit(s) Declaration of Michael Fromhold (Insight Global, LLC v. Wenzel),
Att: 7 Exhibit(s) Excerpt of Deposition Testimony of Michael Fromhold (Insight Global, LLC v. Wenzel)
Thursday, March 23, 2023
appeal USCA Case Number Thu 03/23 12:31 PM
USCA Case Number 23-10275 in USCA5 for33 Notice of Appeal filed by Insight Global LLC. (svc)
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
33 33 appeal Notice of Appeal Wed 03/15 10:31 PM
NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to31 Order on Motion for TRO to the Fifth Circuit by Insight Global LLC. Filing fee $505, receipt number ATXNDC-13592885. T.O. form to appellant electronically at[LINK:Transcript Order Form] or US Mail as appropriate. Copy of NOA to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed. IMPORTANT ACTION REQUIRED: Provide an electronic copy of any exhibit you offered during a hearing or trial that was admitted into evidence to the clerk of the district court within 14 days of the date of this notice. Copies must be transmitted as PDF attachments through ECF by all ECF Users or delivered to the clerk on a CD by all non-ECF Users. See detailed instructions[LINK:here] . (Exception: This requirement does not apply to a pro se prisoner litigant.) Please note that if original exhibits are in your possession, you must maintain them through final disposition of the case. (Thomson, Christopher)
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Tuesday, March 07, 2023
32 32 4 pgs order Order on Motion to Redact Transcript Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Tue 03/07 2:33 PM
ORDER DENYING MOTION TO REDACT AND MOTION TO SEAL. Before the Court is Insight Global's ("IG") Motion to Redact [Doc. No.29 ] and Motion to Seal [Doc. No.30 ]. For the following reasons, the Court DENIES the motions without prejudice. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 3/7/2023) (ndt)
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Thursday, February 23, 2023
31 31 19 pgs order Order on Motion for TRO Thu 02/23 3:09 PM
ORDER DENYING5 MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 2/23/2023) (twd)
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Friday, February 17, 2023
30 30 4 pgs motion Miscellaneous Relief Fri 02/17 5:47 PM
MOTION to Seal via transcript redaction and sealing Defendant's Exhibit 9 re 25 Evidentiary Hearing,,29 MOTION to Redact24 Transcript ,24 Transcript,,,, filed by Insight Global LLC with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Slade, Jared)
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29 29 2 pgs motion Redact Transcript Fri 02/17 5:44 PM
MOTION to Redact24 Transcript filed by Insight Global LLC (Slade, Jared)
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28 28 12 pgs respm Brief/Memorandum In Support Fri 02/17 11:58 AM
Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Michael Fromhold re17 Response/Objection (Treco, Matthew)
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27 27 15 pgs misc Supplemental Document Fri 02/17 11:53 AM
Supplemental Document by Insight Global LLC as to5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order as requested by the Court . (Slade, Jared)
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Att: 1 Declaration(s) of Jennifer C. Sabo
Thursday, February 16, 2023
26 26 misc Transcript Thu 02/16 8:29 AM
Notice of Filing of Official Electronic Transcript of Temporary Restraining Order Proceedings held on 02-14-23 before Judge Brantley Starr. Court Reporter/Transcriber Kelli Ann Willis, Telephone number 214-753-2654. Parties are notified of their[LINK:duty to review] the transcript. A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office. If the transcript contains personal identifiers that must be redacted under MO 61, Fed.R.Civ.P. 5.2 or Fed.R.Crim.P. 49.1, or if the transcript contains the name of a minor child victim or a minor child witness that must be redacted under 18 U.S.C. § 3509, file a[LINK:Redaction Request - Transcript] within 21 days. If no action is taken, the entire transcript will be made available through PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed. (138 pages) Redaction Request due 3/9/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/20/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/17/2023. (kaw)
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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
25 25 minutes Evidentiary Hearing Tue 02/14 4:36 PM
ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Brantley Starr: Evidentiary Hearing held on 2/14/2023. Evidentiary Hearing (con't via zoom). Ms. Bulat calls Mr. Fromhold (sworn-in). Plaintiff's exhibits 1, 2 and 3 admitted. Mr. Marquardt on cross-examination. Defendant's exhibits 5, 8 and 10 admitted. Court to take matter under advisement. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Betsy Bulat, Shannon Norris, Matthew Treco,; Defense - Christopher Marquardt, Emily Fitzgerald, Jared Slade, Christopher Thomson, Ariel Zion, Emma Garber. (Court Reporter: Kelli Ann Willis) (Exhibits admitted - returned to party) Time in Court - 2:15. (chmb)
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Monday, February 13, 2023
24 24 misc Transcript Mon 02/13 11:51 AM
Notice of Filing of Official Electronic Transcript of Temporary Restraining Order Proceedings held on 02-09-23 before Judge Brantley Starr. Court Reporter/Transcriber Kelli Ann Willis, Telephone number 214-753-2654. Parties are notified of their[LINK:duty to review] the transcript. A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office. If the transcript contains personal identifiers that must be redacted under MO 61, Fed.R.Civ.P. 5.2 or Fed.R.Crim.P. 49.1, or if the transcript contains the name of a minor child victim or a minor child witness that must be redacted under 18 U.S.C. § 3509, file a[LINK:Redaction Request - Transcript] within 21 days. If no action is taken, the entire transcript will be made available through PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed. (185 pages) Redaction Request due 3/6/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/16/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/15/2023. (kaw)
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Friday, February 10, 2023
23 23 minutes Evidentiary Hearing Fri 02/10 11:55 AM
ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Brantley Starr: Evidentiary Hearing held on 2/9/2023. Brief statements heard from Mr. Marquardt and Ms. Bulat. Witnesses called on behalf of Insight and Mr. Fromhold. Defendant's exhibits 1,2,3 and 4 admitted. This matter is continued to Tuesday, February 14th at 2:00 p.m. via zoom. Court is adjourn. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Betsy Bulat, Shannon Norris, Matthew Treco,; Defense - Christopher Marquardt, Jared Slade, Christopher Thomson. (Court Reporter: Kelli Ann Willis) (Exhibits admitted - returned to party) Time in Court - 3:00. (chmb)
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Thursday, February 09, 2023
22 22 22 pgs answer Answer to Counterclaim Thu 02/09 9:01 PM
ANSWER to Counterclaim filed by Michael Fromhold. Related document:3 Answer to Complaint,,,, Counterclaim,,, (Treco, Matthew)
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Monday, February 06, 2023
21 21 order Order on Motion for Hearing Mon 02/06 10:16 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting11 Motion for Hearing on temporary restraining order. Evidentiary Hearing set for 2/9/2023 01:30 PM before Judge Brantley Starr. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 2/6/2023) (chmb)
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
20 20 respm Appendix in Support Tue 01/31 4:48 PM
Appendix in Support filed by Insight Global LLC re19 Reply In Support of Its Motion For Temporary Restraining Order (Slade, Jared)
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19 19 respm Reply Tue 01/31 4:29 PM
REPLY filed by Insight Global LLC re:5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Slade, Jared)
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Friday, January 27, 2023
18 18 respm Appendix in Support Fri 01/27 5:57 PM
Appendix in Support filed by Michael Fromhold re17 Response/Objection to Insight Global's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (Turner, Elizabeth)
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17 17 respm Response/Objection Fri 01/27 5:47 PM
RESPONSE filed by Michael Fromhold re:5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Turner, Elizabeth)
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Thursday, January 26, 2023
16 16 notice Notice (Other) Thu 01/26 6:17 PM
NOTICE of OF NEW EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER re:5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order ,6 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion filed by Insight Global LLC (Slade, Jared)
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Att: 1 Declaration(s) of Rodney Bates
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
15 15 order Order Tue 01/24 11:55 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER: The Court ORDERS Michael Fromhold to respond by Friday, January 27, at 5:00 PM to Insight Global's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Insight Global's reply to Fromhold's response will be due on Tuesday, January 31, at 5:00 PM. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 1/24/2023) (chmb)
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utility Terminate Civil Case (Optional) Tue 01/24 4:37 PM
*** Please Disregard - Filed in Error *** Civil Case Terminated per 27 Stipulation of Dismissal. (sxf) Modified text on 1/24/2023 (sxf)
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Monday, January 23, 2023
14 14 order Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Mon 01/23 7:42 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting9 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Betsy Bulat. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 1/23/2023) (chmb)
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13 13 order Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Mon 01/23 7:42 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting8 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Matthew D. Treco. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 1/23/2023) (chmb)
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12 12 order Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice Mon 01/23 7:37 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting10 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Christopher C. Marquardt. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 1/23/2023) (chmb)
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Friday, January 20, 2023
11 11 motion Hearing Fri 01/20 4:11 PM
MOTION for Hearing re5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order ,6 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion filed by Insight Global LLC with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Slade, Jared)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) A - Press Release
10 10 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice Fri 01/20 11:24 AM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Christopher C. Marquardt (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-13456871) filed by Insight Global LLC (Slade, Jared)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) A - List of Court Admissions,
Att: 2 Exhibit(s) B - GA State Bar Good Standing Letter,
Att: 3 Proposed Order
9 9 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice Fri 01/20 10:07 AM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-13456349) filed by Michael Fromhold (Turner, Elizabeth)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
8 8 motion Admission Pro Hac Vice Fri 01/20 9:52 AM
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-13456319) filed by Michael FromholdAttorney Matthew D Treco added to party Michael Fromhold (pty:pla), Attorney Matthew D Treco added to party Michael Fromhold (pty:cd) (Treco, Matthew)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order
Thursday, January 19, 2023
7 7 motion Sealed and/or Ex Parte Motion Thu 01/19 6:20 PM
(Document Restricted) Defendant Insight Global, LLC's Motion For Leave to File Documents Under Seal (Sealed pursuant to motion to seal) filed by Insight Global LLC (Slade, Jared)
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Att: 1 Insight Global's Answer, Defenses, and Verified Counterclaims (Unredacted),
Att: 2 Exhibit(s) Ex. A - Executive Employment Agreement (Unredacted),
Att: 3 Exhibit(s) Ex. B - Amendment to Employment Agreement (Unredacted),
Att: 4 Exhibit(s) Ex. C - Executive P-Zone Confidentiality Acknowledgement,
Att: 5 Proposed Order
6 6 31 pgs respm Brief/Memorandum In Support Thu 01/19 6:05 PM
Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Insight Global LLC re5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Slade, Jared)
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5 5 motion Temporary Restraining Order Thu 01/19 6:00 PM
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Insight Global LLC (Slade, Jared)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
4 4 misc Certificate Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement Thu 01/19 3:49 PM
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Insight Global LLC. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Slade, Jared)
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3 3 answer Answer to Complaint Counterclaim Thu 01/19 3:37 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint,,,,, filed by Insight Global LLC. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here:[LINK:Attorney Information - Bar Membership] . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge., COUNTERCLAIM against Michael Fromhold filed by Insight Global LLCAttorney Jared Michael Slade added to party Insight Global LLC(pty:dft) (Slade, Jared)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) A - Executive Employment Agreement (redacted),
Att: 2 Exhibit(s) B - Amendment to Employment Agreement (redacted),
Att: 3 Exhibit(s) C - Executive P-Zone Conf Acknowledgement
Sunday, January 08, 2023
2 2 qcref Starr Mon 01/09 4:20 PM
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Toliver). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (mms)
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1 1 cmp Complaint Sun 01/08 8:39 PM
COMPLAINT against INSIGHT GLOBAL, LLC filed by Michael Fromhold. (Filing fee $402; Receipt number ATXNDC-13422553) Summons(es) not requested at this time. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the[LINK:Judges Copy Requirements] and[LINK:Judge Specific Requirements] is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here:[LINK:Attorney Information - Bar Membership] . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Norris, Shannon)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s),
Att: 2 Exhibit(s),
Att: 3 Cover Sheet,
Att: 4 Certificate of Interested Persons
misc Certificate Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement Mon 01/09 4:18 PM
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Michael Fromhold. (See document 1 -4 for image) (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (mms)
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