Pennsylvania Eastern District Court
Judge:Joshua D Wolson
Case #: 2:23-mc-00150
Nature of Suit111 Civil - Miscellaneous
CauseMotion for Confirmation of Arbitration Award
Case Filed:Dec 01, 2023
Re-opened:Jul 12, 2024
Terminated:Jun 27, 2024
Petitioner
FSD Pharma, Inc.
Respondent
Raza Bokhari

GPO May 29 2024
MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON ON 5/29/24. 5/29/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rf, )
GPO May 29 2024
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT MOTION (DOC. 9) IS DENIED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON ON 5/29/24. 5/29/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rf, )

Docket last updated: 09/15/2024 11:59 PM EDT
Monday, July 29, 2024
32 32 3 pgs order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Mon 07/29 3:43 PM
ORDER THAT Dr. Bokharis Motion is GRANTED and thesupersedeas bond is APPROVED.It is FURTHER ORDERED that execution of the judgment against Dr. Bokhari isSTAYED through the date of the issuance of the mandate by the United States Court ofAppeals for the Third Circuit following Dr. Bokharis appeal of the judgment. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON ON 7/29/24.7/29/24 ENTERED & E-MAILED.(fdc)
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Thursday, July 25, 2024
31 31 respm Reply to Response to Motion Thu 07/25 4:03 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re25 MOTION TO APPROVE SUPERSEDEAS BOND AND TO STAY EXECUTION OF JUDGMENT filed by Raza Bokhari.(SUMMERS, JOHN)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - Bond,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Jonathan Schneider
Monday, July 22, 2024
30 30 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Mon 07/22 5:09 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re25 MOTION TO APPROVE SUPERSEDEAS BOND AND TO STAY EXECUTION OF JUDGMENT filed by FSD Pharma, Inc..(FLETCHER, ANDREW)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
Thursday, July 18, 2024
29 29 appeal USCA Notice of Docketing ROA Thu 07/18 10:31 AM
NOTICE of Docketing Record on Appeal from USCA re24 Notice of Appeal filed by Raza Bokhari. USCA Case Number 24-2282 (er) (er)
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28 28 appeal USCA Notice of Docketing ROA Thu 07/18 10:29 AM
NOTICE of Docketing Record on Appeal from USCA re24 Notice of Appeal filed by Raza Bokhari. USCA Case Number 24-2281 (er)
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misc Filing Fee (Notice of Appeal) Thu 07/18 11:02 AM
Filing Fee for NOTICE OF APPEAL by Raza Bokhari. (Filing Fee $605, receipt number APAEDC-17609485). (SUMMERS, JOHN)
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
27 27 misc Letter Wed 07/17 3:02 PM
Check is being returned since the fee needs to be paid via ECF (sbt)
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misc Returned Check/Money Order Wed 07/17 3:01 PM
check #238163 to be returned due to Needs to be paid on ECF. (sbt)
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024
26 26 1 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Tue 07/16 10:32 AM
ORDER THAT FSD PHARMA, INC. SHALL SUBMIT ANY OPPOSITION TO DR. RAZA BOKHARI'S RENEWED25 MOTION TO APPROVE SUPERSEDEAS BOND AND TO STAY EXECUTION OF JUDGMENT ON OR BEFORE 7/23/24. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON ON 7/16/24. 7/16/24 ENTERED & E-MAILED.(fdc)
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Monday, July 15, 2024
25 25 motion Miscellaneous Relief Mon 07/15 4:18 PM
MOTION TO APPROVE SUPERSEDEAS BOND AND TO STAY EXECUTION OF JUDGMENT filed by Raza Bokhari.Memorandum, Certificate of Service.(SUMMERS, JOHN)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Exhibit 1 - Bond,
Att: 3 Exhibit 2 FSD Calculation of Bond Amount,
Att: 4 Exhibit 3 US Treasury Department Correspondence,
Att: 5 Exhibit 4 - PID Certificate of Authority,
Att: 6 Exhibit 5 - USSIC Financial Statement,
Att: 7 Exhibit 6 Power of Attorney
Friday, July 12, 2024
24 24 appeal Notice of Appeal Fri 07/12 3:43 PM
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to21 Order on Motion for Judgment,,, by Raza Bokhari. Filing fee $ 605. (SUMMERS, JOHN)
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23 23 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Fri 07/12 11:27 AM
ORDER denying without prejudice22 Motion. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON ON 7/12/24.7/12/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rf, )
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Thursday, July 11, 2024
22 22 motion Miscellaneous Relief Thu 07/11 11:47 AM
MOTION TO APPROVE SUPERSEDEAS BOND AND TO STAY EXECUTION OF JUDGMENT filed by Raza Bokhari.Certificate of Service.(SUMMERS, JOHN)
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Att: 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 3 Exhibit A - Federal Supersedeas Bond Form,
Att: 4 Exhibit B - Bokhari Awards & Interest Chart
Thursday, June 27, 2024
21 21 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Judgment Thu 06/27 2:26 PM
ORDER THAT PETITIONER FSD PHARMA, INC.'S17 MOTION FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IS GRANTED AND JUDGMENT IS ENTERED IN FAVOR OF FSD PHARM AND AGAINST RESPONDENT RAZA BOKHARI AS FOLLOWS: 1. USD $147,301.04 plus interest at a rate of 4% per annum from November 9,2022, until the date the Judgment is satisfied, accruing interest of USD $16.14 per day;2. CAD $31,912.55 plus interest at a rate of 4% per annum from November 9,2022, until the date the Judgment is satisfied, accruing interest of CAD $3.49 per day;3. CAD $15,000, plus interest at a rate of 4% per annum from March 1, 2023,until the date the Judgment is satisfied, accruing interest of CAD $1.64 per day; and4. CAD $2,814,229.15, plus interest at a rate of 6% per annum from May 7,2023 until the date the Judgment is satisfied, accruing interest of CAD $462.61 per day. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON ON 6/27/24.6/27/24 ENTERED & E-MAILED.(fdc)
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
20 20 respm Reply to Response to Motion Tue 06/25 5:21 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re17 MOTION for Judgment filed by FSD Pharma, Inc..(Gilliam, Jack)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Form of Judgment
Monday, June 24, 2024
19 19 respm Response to Motion Mon 06/24 2:32 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re17 MOTION for Judgment filed by Raza Bokhari.(SUMMERS, JOHN)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - 2023-03-01 Interim Award - Costs on Assessment Motion,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
Friday, June 21, 2024
18 18 appeal Notice of Appeal (Credit Card Payment) Fri 06/21 2:52 PM
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to16 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion) by Raza Bokhari. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number APAEDC-17554428. (SUMMERS, JOHN)
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Monday, June 10, 2024
17 17 motion Judgment Mon 06/10 12:57 PM
MOTION for Judgment filed by FSD Pharma, Inc..Certificate of Service.(Gilliam, Jack)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
16 16 1 pgs order Memorandum and/or Opinion Order Wed 05/29 1:36 PM
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT MOTION (DOC. 9) IS DENIED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON ON 5/29/24. 5/29/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rf, )
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15 15 10 pgs order Memorandum and/or Opinion Wed 05/29 1:34 PM
MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON ON 5/29/24. 5/29/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rf, )
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Friday, March 08, 2024
14 14 respm Reply to Response to Motion Fri 03/08 2:56 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re9 Cross MOTION to Set Aside Arbitration Award filed by Raza Bokhari.(SUMMERS, JOHN)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Letter and Motion for Reconsideration,
Att: 2 Exhibit B - Indemnification Demand
Friday, March 01, 2024
13 13 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Fri 03/01 5:18 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re9 Cross MOTION to Set Aside Arbitration Award AND IN SUPPORT OF PETITION TO CONFIRM ARBITRATION AWARD filed by FSD Pharma, Inc..(FLETCHER, ANDREW)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1-FSDs Responding Factum,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
Thursday, February 22, 2024
12 12 1 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Thu 02/22 12:56 PM
ORDER THAT PETITIONER FSD PHARMA INC. SHALL FILE ITS RESPONSE TO9 RESPONDENT RAZA BOKHARI'S CROSS MOTION TO SET ASIDE ARBITRATION, ON OR BEFORE MARCH 4, 2024. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON ON 2/22/2024. 2/22/2024 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(ja)
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11 11 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 02/22 10:29 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Jack Sawyer Gilliam on behalf of FSD Pharma, Inc. with Certificate of Service(Gilliam, Jack)
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Friday, February 09, 2024
10 10 answer Answer to Complaint Fri 02/09 2:38 PM
Respondent's ANSWER to Complaint together with Affirmative Defense to Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award by Raza Bokhari.(SUMMERS, JOHN)
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9 9 motion Set Aside Fri 02/09 2:31 PM
Cross MOTION to Set Aside Arbitration Award filed by Raza Bokhari.Memorandum, Certificate of Service.(SUMMERS, JOHN)
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Att: 1 Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award and in Support of Respondent's Cross Motion to Set Aside Arbitration Award,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order,
Att: 3 Exhibit List of Respondent to Cross Motion to Set Aside Arbitration Award,
Att: 4 Exhibit 1: Award, Nov. 9, 2022,
Att: 5 Exhibit 2: Notice of Arbitration, July 15, 2021,
Att: 6 Exhibit 3: Employment Agreement, July 29, 2020,
Att: 7 Exhibit 4: Amended Defence and Counterclaim of FSD, Sept. 1, 2021,
Att: 8 Exhibit 5: Production Order of Justice Cunningham, Dec. 11, 2021,
Att: 9 Exhibit 6: Order of Justice Cavanagh, Sept. 17, 2021,
Att: 10 Exhibit 7: Terms of Appointment of Justice Cunningham, Sept. 17, 2021,
Att: 11 Exhibit 8: Factum of Dr. Bokhari, Sept. 22, 2023,
Att: 12 Exhibit 9: Endorsement of Justice Cunningham, Feb. 24, 2023,
Att: 13 Exhibit 10: Interim Award, Mar. 1, 2023,
Att: 14 Exhibit 11: Final Award, Nov. 9, 2022,
Att: 15 Exhibit 12: Costs Award, May 6, 2023,
Att: 16 Exhibit 13: Final Costs Award, May 6, 2023,
Att: 17 Exhibit 14: Affidavit of Raza Bokhari, June 4, 2023,
Att: 18 Exhibit 15: Affidavit of Juanita Logan, June 6, 2023,
Att: 19 Exhibit 16: Bokharis Fresh as Amended Notice of Application, Oct. 06, 2023,
Att: 20 Exhibit 17: FSDs Amended Notice of Application, May 23, 2023,
Att: 21 Exhibit 18: Judgment, Sept. 28, 2023,
Att: 22 Exhibit 19: Endorsement of Justice Conway, Oct. 3, 2023,
Att: 23 Exhibit 20: Bokharis Factum (Motion for Leave to Appeal), Nov. 22, 2023,
Att: 24 Exhibit 21: Disposition of Court Hearing, Feb. 2, 2024
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
8 8 1 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Tue 01/23 10:04 AM
ORDER THAT RESPONDENT RAZA BOKHARI'S DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO THE PETITION1 IS 2/9/24. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON ON 1/23/24. 1/23/24 ENTERED & E-MAILED.(fdc)
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Saturday, January 20, 2024
7 7 notice Notice of Appearance Sat 01/20 10:34 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by ANDREW M. ERDLEN on behalf of Raza Bokhari with Certificate of Service(ERDLEN, ANDREW)
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6 6 notice Notice of Appearance Sat 01/20 10:29 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by JOHN S. SUMMERS on behalf of Raza Bokhari with Certificate of Service(SUMMERS, JOHN)
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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
5 5 notice Notice (Other) Wed 01/17 10:09 AM
NOTICE by FSD Pharma, Inc. Notice of Proof of Service of Petition to Confirm a Foreign Arbitration Award on Respondent Raza Bokhari (FLETCHER, ANDREW)
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Friday, December 22, 2023
4 4 3 pgs order Order Fri 12/22 12:32 PM
ORDER THAT PETITIONERS PETITION TO ALLOW FOR SERVICE BY US MARSHAL (ECF. 3) IS GRANTED AS OUTLINED HEREIN, ETC. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON ON 12/22/23. 12/22/23 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rf, )
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
3 3 motion Miscellaneous Relief Tue 12/19 1:42 PM
MOTION ALLOW FOR SERVICE BY U.S. MARSHAL re1 Registration of Foreign Judgment (Attorney) filed by FSD Pharma, Inc...(FLETCHER, ANDREW)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Thursday, December 07, 2023
2 2 1 pgs order Order Reassigning Case Thu 12/07 9:13 AM
ORDER THAT THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED FROM HONORABLE CYNTHIA M. RUFE TO DISTRICT JUDGE JOSHUA D. WOLSON FOR ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. SIGNED BY GEORGE V WYLESOL, CLERK OF COURT ON 12/7/23. 12/7/23 ENTERED & E-MAILED.(fdc)
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Monday, December 04, 2023
misc Filing Fee (Miscellaneous) Mon 12/04 9:18 AM
Filing Fee for MISCELLANEOUS CASE by FSD Pharma, Inc.. (Filing Fee $52, receipt number APAEDC-17107667). (FLETCHER, ANDREW)
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Friday, December 01, 2023
1 1 cmp Registration of Foreign Judgment (Attorney) Fri 12/01 3:20 PM
Registration of Foreign Judgment ( Filing fee $ 49 receipt number APAEDC-17106594.), filed by FSD Pharma, Inc..(FLETCHER, ANDREW)
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Att: 1 Declaration OF DONAL CARROLL,
Att: 2 Exhibit TO DECLARATION,
Att: 3 Text of Proposed Order