Adversary Proceeding
Lead BK case is: 5:22-bk-50073

Connecticut Bankruptcy Court
Chapter 11
Judge:Julie A Manning
Case #: 5:24-ap-05188
Nature of Suit14 Bankruptcy - Recovery of money/property - other
Case Filed:Feb 13, 2024
Last checked: never
Defendant
Weddle Law PPLC
37 West 20th Street Suite 1206
New York, NY 10011
Represented By
Weddle Law PPLC
contact info
Plaintiff
Luc A. Despins
Paul Hastings LLP 200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
Represented By
Douglas S. Skalka
Neubert, Pepe, And Monteith
contact info


Docket last updated: 6 hours ago
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
45 45 order District Court - Order Tue 11/26 9:46 AM
ORDER FROM U.S. DISTRICT COURT 3:24-mc-00109(KAD) (ECF No. 6) Related [+] ORDER OF TRANSFER. Case reassigned to Judge Kari A. Dooley for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on November 25, 2024. (Bergeson, S) (kg)
Related: [-] 40 Motion for Withdrawal of Reference filed by Defendant Weddle Law PLLC.
Friday, November 22, 2024
44 44 court Acknowledgment of Transmittal Fri 11/22 3:06 PM
Acknowledgment of Transmittal to U.S. District Court. Miscellaneous # 3:24-mc-00109-SVN Related [+]. (pc)
Related: [-] 40 Motion for Withdrawal of Reference filed by Defendant Weddle Law PLLC
43 43 court Transmittal of Documents to District Court Fri 11/22 11:29 AM
Transmittal of Motion to Withdraw the Reference to U.S. District Court Related [+](pc)
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Att: 1 Motion to Withdraw the Reference, ECF No. 40
Thursday, November 21, 2024
42 42 motion Jury Demand Thu 11/21 4:14 PM
Motion For Jury Demand Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Weddle Law PPLC, Defendant . (Sklarz, Jeffrey)
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41 41 18 pgs misc Memorandum of Law Thu 11/21 4:11 PM
Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Withdraw Bankruptcy Reference Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Weddle Law PPLC Defendant Related [+] (Sklarz, Jeffrey)
Related: [-] 40 Motion for Withdrawal of Reference filed by Defendant Weddle Law PPLC
40 40 motion Withdraw the Reference Thu 11/21 4:09 PM
Motion for Withdrawal of Reference Receipt #A11172719 Fee Amount $199 . Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Weddle Law PPLC, Defendant Related [+] (Sklarz, Jeffrey)
Related: [-] 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiff Luc A. Despins
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
39 39 misc Notice Wed 11/20 1:47 PM
Notice of Entry of Order Temporarily Staying Discovery Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick)
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Friday, November 15, 2024
38 38 court Notice of Filing of Transcript Fri 11/15 10:02 AM
Notice Regarding the Filing of a Transcript and Important Deadlines for Redaction and Restriction. Related [+]. (lw)
Related: [-] 37 Transcript
Thursday, November 14, 2024
37 37 court Transcript Thu 11/14 3:08 PM
Transcript . Hearing held on November 5, 2024 Requested by Patrick Linsey Pursuant to the new policy adopted by the judicial conference, viewing of a transcript is restricted for 90 days from the file date. Transcripts will be available for viewing only at the clerk's office during the 90 day period or may be purchased from the court transcriber. For more information contact the Clerk's Office. The following deadlines apply: Redaction Request due By 12/5/2024. Redacted Transcript Submission due By 12/16/2024. Transcript access will be restricted through 02/12/2025.(Matthews, Gene)
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Tuesday, November 05, 2024
36 36 court Hearing Held Tue 11/05 3:57 PM
Hearing Held. Motion is Denied as moot due to entry of order granting Trustee's Motion in main case, ECF No. 3659. Related [+]. (lw)
Related: [-] 30 Motion To Stay filed by Defendant Weddle Law PPLC
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
35 35 answer Reply Tue 10/29 3:04 PM
Reply to Related [+] Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Weddle Law PPLC Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey)
Related: [-] 30 Motion To Stay Discovery Pending Court's Decision on Motion to Dismiss Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Weddle Law PPLC, Defendant filed by Defendant Weddle Law PPLC,32 Response filed by Plaintiff Luc A. Despins 30 Motion To Stay filed by Defendant Weddle Law PPLC, 32 Response filed by Plaintiff Luc A. Despins
Monday, October 14, 2024
34 34 misc Notice Mon 10/14 2:21 PM
Notice of Order Scheduling Hearing on Motion to Temporarily Stay Discovery Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick)
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Friday, October 11, 2024
33 33 court Notice of Hearing - Appendix M/N or AP Fri 10/11 1:54 PM
Notice of Hearing Issued on Appendix N Matter Related [+]. Hearing to be held on 11/5/2024 at 01:00 PM at United States Bankruptcy Court, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Room 123, Courtroom, Bridgeport, CT. Movant Replies due by 11/1/2024. (lw)
Related: [-] 30 Motion To Stay filed by Defendant Weddle Law PPLC
Wednesday, October 09, 2024
32 32 misc Response - Miscellaneous Wed 10/09 4:14 PM
Response Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff Related [+] (Linsey, Patrick)
Related: [-] 30 Motion To Stay filed by Defendant Weddle Law PPLC
Friday, September 27, 2024
31 31 16 pgs misc Memorandum of Law Fri 09/27 9:42 AM
Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendant's Motion to Stay Discovery Pending Court's Decision on Motion to Dismiss Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Weddle Law PPLC Defendant Related [+] (Sklarz, Jeffrey)
Related: [-] 30 Motion To Stay filed by Defendant Weddle Law PPLC
30 30 motion Stay Fri 09/27 9:30 AM
Motion To Stay Discovery Pending Court's Decision on Motion to Dismiss Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Weddle Law PPLC, Defendant Related [+] (Sklarz, Jeffrey)
Related: [-] 11 Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding filed by Defendant Weddle Law PPLC
Tuesday, August 06, 2024
29 29 answer Objection Tue 08/06 4:55 PM
Objection and Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Trustee's Motion to Extend August 15, 2024 Deadline to File Avoidance Actions Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Weddle Law PPLC Defendant Related [+] (Sklarz, Jeffrey)
Related: [-] 25 Notice filed by Plaintiff Luc A. Despins
Monday, August 05, 2024
28 28 answer Reply Mon 08/05 4:04 PM
Reply to Related [+] and in Response to Trustee's Objection (ECF No. 17) Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Weddle Law PPLC Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey)
Related: [-] 11 Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Weddle Law PPLC, Defendant filed by Defendant Weddle Law PPLC 11 Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding filed by Defendant Weddle Law PPLC
Friday, August 02, 2024
27 27 answer Reply Fri 08/02 6:15 PM
Reply to Related [+] Filed by Harry Sandick on behalf of New York Council of Defense Lawyers Amicus (Sandick, Harry)
Related: [-] 15 Application for Approval to File a Motion to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Defendant Filed by Harry Sandick on behalf of New York Council of Defense Lawyers, Amicus filed by Amicus New York Council of Defense Lawyers 15 Application for Approval filed by Amicus New York Council of Defense Lawyers
Monday, July 22, 2024
26 26 misc Notice Mon 07/22 3:32 PM
Notice of Entry of Notice of Hearing Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick)
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25 25 misc Notice Mon 07/22 12:14 PM
Notice of Filing Supplemental Motion to Extend Time to File Avoidance Actions Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick)
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Friday, July 19, 2024
24 24 answer Objection Fri 07/19 7:44 PM
Objection Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff Related [+] (Linsey, Patrick)
Related: [-] 15 Application for Approval filed by Amicus New York Council of Defense Lawyers
23 23 misc Response - Miscellaneous Fri 07/19 2:53 PM
Response in Support of Motion of the New York Council of Defense Lawyers to Appear as Amicus Curiae Filed by Kellianne Baranowsky on behalf of Weddle Law PPLC Defendant Related [+] (Baranowsky, Kellianne)
Related: [-] 15 Application for Approval filed by Amicus New York Council of Defense Lawyers, 16 Scheduling Order/Pretrial Order
Friday, July 12, 2024
22 22 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Extend Time Fri 07/12 4:54 PM
Order Granting Consented to Motion to Extend Time. Related [+] . (sr)
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Thursday, July 11, 2024
21 21 motion Extend Time Thu 07/11 5:31 PM
Motion to Extend Time to To Reply to Plaintiff's Objection (ECF No. 17) to August 5, 2024 On Consent Filed by Kellianne Baranowsky on behalf of Weddle Law PPLC, Defendant . (Baranowsky, Kellianne)
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Thursday, June 27, 2024
20 20 misc Notice of Appearance Thu 06/27 4:29 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Douglass E. Barron on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff, . (Barron, Douglass)
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19 19 misc Notice of Appearance Thu 06/27 4:21 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Nicholas A. Bassett on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff, . (Bassett, Nicholas)
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18 18 misc Notice of Appearance Thu 06/27 4:17 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Luc A. Despins on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff, . (Despins, Luc)
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Friday, June 21, 2024
17 17 answer Objection Fri 06/21 11:25 PM
Objection Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff Related [+] (Linsey, Patrick)
Related: [-] 11 Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding filed by Defendant Weddle Law PPLC
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
16 16 order Scheduling Order/Pretrial Order Tue 06/18 3:12 PM
ORDER SCHEDULING BRIEFING ON MOTION FOR APPROVAL TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF: On June 13, 2024, the New York Council of Defense Lawyers ('NYCDL') filed the Motion for Approval to File Amicus Curiae Brief (the 'Motion', ECF No. 15) in support of defendant Weddle Law PLLC ('Weddle') regarding Weddle's pending Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding (the 'Motion to Dismiss', ECF No. 11). Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED: On or before July 19, 2024, the plaintiff Mr. Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as Chapter 11 trustee (the 'Trustee') for the estate of Mr. Ho Wan Kwok, and Weddle shall file any response or objection to the Motion; and it is further ORDERED: On or before August 2, 2024, the NYCDL shall file any reply. Signed by Julie A. Manning on June 18, 2024. Related [+] (lw)
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Thursday, June 13, 2024
15 15 motion Application for Approval Thu 06/13 10:22 AM
Application for Approval to File a Motion to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Defendant Filed by Harry Sandick on behalf of New York Council of Defense Lawyers, Amicus . (Sandick, Harry)
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Friday, May 10, 2024
14 14 misc Notice Fri 05/10 12:38 PM
Notice of Entry of Avoidance and Mediation Procedures Order Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick)
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Friday, April 26, 2024
13 13 misc Notice of Appearance Fri 04/26 10:20 AM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Sarah Smeriglio on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff, . (Smeriglio, Sarah)
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Thursday, April 25, 2024
12 12 misc Notice of Appearance Thu 04/25 12:46 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Kellianne Baranowsky on behalf of Weddle Law PPLC Defendant, . (Baranowsky, Kellianne)
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Monday, April 22, 2024
11 11 motion Dismiss Adversary Proceeding Mon 04/22 4:40 PM
Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Weddle Law PPLC, Defendant . (Sklarz, Jeffrey)
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Att: 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss
Att: 2 Declaration of Justin S. Weddle In Support of Weddle Law PLLCS Motion to Dismiss
10 10 misc Notice of Appearance Mon 04/22 4:34 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Weddle Law PPLC Defendant, . (Sklarz, Jeffrey)
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9 9 misc Notice Mon 04/22 12:23 PM
Notice of Second Revised Proposed Order Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick)
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Thursday, March 28, 2024
8 8 misc Certificate/Affidavit of Service Thu 03/28 2:14 PM
Certificate of Service Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff Related [+] (Linsey, Patrick)
Related: [-] 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiff Luc A. Despins, 3 Summons Issued - Avoidance Action, 4 Notice filed by Plaintiff Luc A. Despins
Friday, March 22, 2024
7 7 misc Notice Fri 03/22 12:07 PM
Notice of Revised Proposed Order Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff Related [+] (Linsey, Patrick)
Related: [-] 6 Motion for Order filed by Plaintiff Luc A. Despins
Monday, March 18, 2024
6 6 motion Motion for Order Mon 03/18 11:56 AM
Motion for Order Modifying Avoidance Action Procedures to include Procedures for Mediation of Avoidance Actions Filed by Douglas S. Skalka on behalf of Luc A. Despins, Plaintiff . (Skalka, Douglas)
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Monday, March 04, 2024
5 5 misc Notice of Appearance Mon 03/04 3:18 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff, . (Linsey, Patrick)
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Friday, February 16, 2024
4 4 misc Notice Fri 02/16 4:23 PM
Notice of Avoidance Procedures Filed by Douglas S. Skalka on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Skalka, Douglas)
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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
3 3 cmp Summons Issued - Avoidance Action Tue 02/13 1:15 PM
Summons Issued on Defendant(s) Weddle Law PPLC Related [+] 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiff Luc A. Despins). (zaz)
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2 2 court File Sealed Document Tue 02/13 10:02 AM
Sealed Document Filed. Filed by Douglas S. Skalka on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Skalka, Douglas)
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1 1 cmp Complaint Tue 02/13 9:59 AM
Adversary case 24-05188 Complaint (14 (Recovery of money/property - other)) filed by Douglas S. Skalka on behalf of Luc A. Despins against Weddle Law PPLC. Receipt #Deferred Fee Amount $350. Fee Deferred. (Skalka, Douglas)
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