Robert Hunter Biden v. Rudolph W. Giuliani et al
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| Judge: | Jessica G L Clarke |
| Case #: | 1:24-cv-02021 |
| Nature of Suit | 380 Torts - Personal Property - Other Personal Property Damage |
| Cause | 28:1331tt Fed. Question: Tort Action |
| Case Filed: | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Terminated: | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Case in other court: | California Central, 2:23-cv-08032 |
| Last checked: Sunday Sep 15, 2024 5:07 AM EDT |
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Defendant
Robert J. Costello
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Defendant
GIULIANI GROUP, LLC
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GIULIANI SECURITY & SAFETY, LLC
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Defendant
Rudolph W. Giuliani
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Giuliani Partners, LLC
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Plaintiff
Robert Hunter Biden
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| Docket last updated: 04/04/2025 11:59 PM EDT |
| Friday, June 28, 2024 | ||
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Stipulation and Order of Voluntary Dismissal
Fri 06/28 4:44 PM
STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden and Defendant(s) Giuliani Partners, LLC, Giuliani Group, LLC, Giuliani Security & Safety, LLC, and Robert J. Costello, by and through undersigned counsel, hereby stipulate that this action and all claims and defenses asserted therein be dismissed without prejudice, with each party bearing its own attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses. The Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke on 6/28/2024) (jca) |
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| Monday, June 17, 2024 | ||
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Notice to Court Regarding Voluntary Dismissal
Mon 06/17 9:26 AM
***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING STIPULATION OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL Document No. 36 Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal, was reviewed and referred to Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke for approval for the following reason(s): the plaintiff(s) filed their voluntary dismissal and it did not dismiss all of the parties or the action in its entirety. (tp) |
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| Friday, June 14, 2024 | ||
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Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal
Fri 06/14 11:30 AM
STIPULATION OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL It is hereby stipulated and agreed by and between the parties and/or their respective counsel(s) that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, without prejudice against the defendant(s) Robert J. Costello, GIULIANI GROUP, LLC, GIULIANI SECURITY & SAFETY, LLC, Giuliani Partners, LLC and without costs pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Document filed by Robert Hunter Biden. Proposed document to be reviewed and processed by Clerk's Office staff (No action required by chambers). ..(Lowell, Abbe) |
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Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Voluntary Dismissal
Fri 06/14 10:16 AM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL. Notice to Attorney Abbe Lowell. RE-FILE Document No. 35 Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(l)(A)(ii) was not selected. Re-file the document using the event type Notice of Voluntary Dismissal found under the event list Notices - select the correct filer/filers - select the correct party/parties the voluntary dismissal is against - and attach the correct signed PDF. (nd) |
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| Thursday, June 13, 2024 | ||
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Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal
Thu 06/13 5:52 PM
STIPULATION OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL It is hereby stipulated and agreed by and between the parties and/or their respective counsel(s) that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, without prejudice against the defendant(s) Robert J. Costello, GIULIANI GROUP, LLC, GIULIANI SECURITY & SAFETY, LLC, Giuliani Partners, LLC and without costs. Document filed by Robert Hunter Biden. Proposed Order to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. ..(Lowell, Abbe) |
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| Monday, June 10, 2024 | ||
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Order
Mon 06/10 3:00 PM
ORDER re:34 . On May 24, 2024, the parties filed a joint status letter with the Court, which stated that the parties "anticipate finalizing their tolling agreement and filing a stipulation of dismissal without prejudice within the next ten (10) calendar days." ECF No.34 . That date has passed. Accordingly, by no later than June 14, 2024 , the parties are hereby ORDERED to file a stipulation of dismissal or, in the case that the parties could not resolve this matter, a joint status letter. SO ORDERED. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke) (Text Only Order) (Clarke, Jessica) |
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| Friday, May 24, 2024 | ||
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Letter
Fri 05/24 4:19 PM
JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke from Abbe David Lowell dated May 24, 2024 re: Stipulation to Dismiss and Toll. Document filed by Robert Hunter Biden..(Lowell, Abbe) |
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| Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | ||
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Memo Endorsement
Tue 04/16 4:45 PM
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re:32 Letter filed by Robert Hunter Biden. ENDORSEMENT: The initial pretrial conference previously scheduled for April 22, 2024 is hereby ADJOURNED sine die. The parties are ORDERED to submit a joint letter, by no later than May 24, 2024, indicating whether they would like to proceed before the Bankruptcy Court or whether the parties intend to file a stipulation of dismissal. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke on 4/16/2024) (vfr) |
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| Monday, April 15, 2024 | ||
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Letter
Mon 04/15 4:10 PM
JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke from Abbe David Lowell dated 4/15/2024 re: initial pretrial conference. Document filed by Robert Hunter Biden..(Lowell, Abbe) |
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| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | ||
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Order for Initial Pretrial Conference
Tue 03/19 3:51 PM
NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT: The conference will be held in Courtroom 20C of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York. All counsel must familiarize themselves with the Court's Individual Rules and Practices, which are available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/hon-jessica-g-l-clarke. All parties are required to register promptly as filing users on ECF. As further set forth by this Order. SO ORDERED. Initial Conference set for 4/22/2024 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 20C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke. (Signed by Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke on 3/19/2024) (tg) |
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| Monday, March 18, 2024 | ||
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Case Transferred In - District Transfer
Mon 03/18 4:07 PM
CASE TRANSFERRED IN from the United States District Court - District of California Central; Case Number: 2:23-cv-08032. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket entries received. |
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Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice - Transfer Case
Mon 03/18 4:08 PM
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE - TRANSFER CASE: This case is assigned to: Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges] . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions] ..(tro) |
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Case Designation
Mon 03/18 4:08 PM
Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link:[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf] . (tro) |
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Case Designated ECF
Mon 03/18 4:09 PM
Case Designated ECF. (tro) |
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Note to Out of State Attorneys
Mon 03/18 4:09 PM
NOTE TO OUT OF STATE ATTORNEYS: Please visit the Court's website at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/ for information regarding admission to the S.D.N.Y. Bar and the CM/ECF Rules & Filing Instructions..(tro) |
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| Thursday, March 14, 2024 | ||
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ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO TRANSFER CASE TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. Sec.1404(A)28 by Judge Hernan D. Vera transferring case to Southern District of New York. Original file, certified copy of the transfer order and docket sheet sent. (MD JS-6. Case Terminated.) (bm) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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| Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | ||
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Joint STIPULATION to Transfer Case to USDC Southern District of New York filed by Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden.(Salvaty, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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Proposed Order
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| Monday, March 04, 2024 | ||
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ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO TAKE OFF CALENDAR DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS23 PURSUANT TO RULES 12(b)(2) AND 12(b)(6) OF THE FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE AND CAL CIV. PROC. CODE SECTION 425.1626 by Judge Hernan D. Vera. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the Stipulation is GRANTED. Defendants' Motion is taken off the Court's hearing calendar. (lom) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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| Thursday, February 29, 2024 | ||
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Joint STIPULATION to Vacate Hearing Date re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Complaint PURSUANT TO RULES 12(b)(2) AND 12(b)(6) OF THE FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE AND CAL. CIV. PROC. CODE § 425.16 23 filed by Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden.(Salvaty, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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Proposed Order
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| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | ||
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ORDER by Judge Hernan D. Vera: granting22 Non-Resident Attorney Joseph D. Sibley, IV APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of defendants Robert J. Costello, Giuliani Group, LLC, Giuliani Partners, LLC, Giuliani Security & Safety, LLC, designating Alan J. Gordee as local counsel. (lom) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Robert J. Costello, Giuliani Group, LLC, Giuliani Partners, LLC, Giuliani Security & Safety, LLC, (Gordee, Alan) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Complaint PURSUANT TO RULES 12(b)(2) AND 12(b)(6) OF THE FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE AND CAL. CIV. PROC. CODE § 425.16 filed by Defendants Robert J. Costello, Giuliani Group, LLC, Giuliani Partners, LLC, Giuliani Security & Safety, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 3/21/2024 at 10:00 AM before Judge Hernan D. Vera. (Gordee, Alan) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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Att: 1
Request for Judicial Notice,
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Declaration Robert J. Costello,
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Declaration Rudolph W. Giuliani,
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Proposed Order
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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Joseph D. Sibley, IV to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Robert J. Costello, Giuliani Group, LLC, Giuliani Partners, LLC, Giuliani Security & Safety, LLC (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-36739597) filed by Defendants Robert J. Costello, Giuliani Group, LLC, Giuliani Partners, LLC, Giuliani Security & Safety, LLC. (Attorney Alan Jay Gordee added to party Robert J. Costello(pty:dft), Attorney Alan Jay Gordee added to party Giuliani Group, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Alan Jay Gordee added to party Giuliani Partners, LLC (pty:dft), Attorney Alan Jay Gordee added to party Giuliani Security & Safety, LLC(pty:dft)) (Gordee, Alan) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Wednesday, January 03, 2024 | ||
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ORDER RE STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT20 by Judge Hernan D. Vera. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants GIULIANI PARTNERS, LLC, GIULIANI GROUP, LLC, GIULIANI SECURITY & SAFETY, LLC and ROBERT J. COSTELLO shall respond to the complaint by January 17, 2024. (lom) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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| Thursday, December 28, 2023 | ||
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STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to January 17, 2024 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden.(Salvaty, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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Proposed Order
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| Friday, December 01, 2023 | ||
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STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Robert J. Costello answer now due 1/3/2024; Rudolph W. Giuliani answer now due 1/3/2024; Giuliani Group, LLC answer now due 1/3/2024; Giuliani Partners, LLC answer now due 1/3/2024; Giuliani Security & Safety, LLC answer now due 1/3/2024, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden.(Salvaty, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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| Monday, October 16, 2023 | ||
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ORDER by Judge Hernan D. Vera: granting16 Non-Resident Attorney Abbe David Lowell APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Robert Hunter Biden, designating Paul B. Salvaty as local counsel. (lom) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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| Sunday, October 08, 2023 | ||
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CIVIL STANDING ORDER by Judge Hernan D. Vera. PLEASE READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT GOVERNS THE CASE AND DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. (lom) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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| Wednesday, October 04, 2023 | ||
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APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Abbe David Lowell to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-36166855) filed by Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden. (Salvaty, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden. upon Robert J. Costello waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/3/2023, answer due 12/4/2023. Waiver of Service signed by Joe Sibley, Attorney for Defendant. (Salvaty, Paul)[Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden. upon Giuliani Group, LLC waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/3/2023, answer due 12/4/2023. Waiver of Service signed by Joe Sibley, Attorney for Defendant. (Salvaty, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden. upon Giuliani Partners, LLC waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/3/2023, answer due 12/4/2023. Waiver of Service signed by Joe Sibley, Attorney for Defendant. (Salvaty, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden. upon Giuliani Security & Safety, LLC waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/3/2023, answer due 12/4/2023. Waiver of Service signed by Joe Sibley, Attorney for Defendant. (Salvaty, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden. upon Rudolph W. Giuliani waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/3/2023, answer due 12/4/2023. Waiver of Service signed by Joe Sibley, Attorney for Defendant. (Salvaty, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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| Monday, October 02, 2023 | ||
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ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT to this Court's General Order in the Matter of Assignment of Cases and Duties to the District Judges. Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 2:23-cv-07593 HDV(KSx). Case transferred from Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr and Magistrate Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff to Judge Hernan D. Vera and Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:23-cv-08032 HDV(KSx). Signed by Judge Hernan D. Vera (rn) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 as to Defendants Robert J. Costello, Rudolph W. Giuliani, Giuliani Group, LLC, Giuliani Partners, LLC, and Giuliani Security & Safety, LLC. (jtil) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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| Friday, September 29, 2023 | ||
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Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (jtil) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr and Magistrate Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff. (jtil) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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| Tuesday, September 26, 2023 | ||
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NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden. Related Case(s): 2:23CV07593 (Salvaty, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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Certification and Notice of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden, (Salvaty, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)1 filed by Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden.(Salvaty, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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Summons - Giuliani Partners, LLC,
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Summons - Giuliani Group, LLC,
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Summons - Giuliani Security & Safety, LLC,
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Summons - Robert J. Costello
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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden. (Salvaty, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-36104208 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Robert Hunter Biden. (Attorney Paul Benedict Salvaty added to party Robert Hunter Biden(pty:pla))(Salvaty, Paul) [Transferred from California Central on 3/18/2024.]
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