Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc. v. Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc.
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| Judge: | Patrick J Schiltz |
| Referred: | Dulce J Foster |
| Case #: | 0:24-cv-02163 |
| Nature of Suit | 830 Property Rights - Patent |
| Cause | 35:271 Patent Infringement |
| Case Filed: | Jun 05, 2024 |
| Last checked: Monday Dec 02, 2024 2:23 AM CST |
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Counter Claimant
Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc.
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Counter Claimant
Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc.
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Counter Defendant
Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc.
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Counter Defendant
Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc.
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Defendant
Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc.
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Plaintiff
Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc.
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GPO
Oct 24 2024
PROTECTIVE ORDER: See Order for details. (Written Opinion) Signed by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 10/24/2024. (DCC) |
| Docket last updated: 03/18/2025 11:59 PM CDT |
| Tuesday, January 07, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Tue 01/07 10:34 AM
(Text-Only) ORDER granting46 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Nathan Oesch for Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc. Approved by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 1/7/2025. (MJS) |
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| Thursday, January 02, 2025 | ||
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motion
Pro Hac Vice
Thu 01/02 3:00 PM
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Nathan J. Oesch. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-11573025 filed by Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc.. (Van Schyndle, Eric) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Thu 01/02 9:37 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Grimsley on behalf of Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc.. (Grimsley, Robert) |
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| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Stipulation
Thu 10/24 10:58 AM
ORDER ON ESI PROTOCOL: See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 10/24/2024. (DCC) |
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order
Protective Order
Thu 10/24 10:53 AM
PROTECTIVE ORDER: See Order for details. (Written Opinion) Signed by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 10/24/2024. (DCC) |
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| Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | ||
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Stipulation
Tue 10/22 10:43 AM
STIPULATION Regarding Proposal on ESI Protocol by Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc.. Jointly Signed by Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc.. (Lorentz, Brent) |
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Proposed Order to Judge re Stipulation
Tue 10/22 10:34 AM
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re40 Stipulation. (Lorentz, Brent) |
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Stipulation
Tue 10/22 10:33 AM
STIPULATION for Protective Order by Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc.. Jointly Signed by Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc.. (Lorentz, Brent) |
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| Tuesday, October 08, 2024 | ||
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order
Scheduling Order
Tue 10/08 1:06 PM
PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER (PHASE I): Amended Pleadings due by 11/15/2024. Phase I Fact Discovery due by 3/28/2025. Expert Discovery due by 5/9/2025. Joinder of Parties due by 11/1/2024. Motions (non-disp) due 4/11/2025. Phase I Motions (disp) due by 8/8/2025. If this case is not otherwise resolved, the parties shall file a joint letter within seven days after Chief Judge Schiltz issues a decision on Phase I dispositive motions. SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. Counsel are directed to meet and confer regarding settlement on or before April 4, 2025 . Following the meet-and-confer, each party must submit a 1-2 page confidential letter describing the settlement discussions that have taken place, whether and when the party believes a settlement conference or private mediation might be most productive, and what additional discovery or motion practice might be needed to maximize the chances of reaching a settlement in such a conference. Each party's confidential letter must be submitted by email to Judge Foster at foster_chambers@mnd.uscourts.gov by April 11, 2025 . Signed by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 10/8/2024.(LNP) |
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Att: 1
E-Discovery Checklist,
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Judge Foster's Practice Pointers
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minutes
Pretrial Conference - Initial
Tue 10/08 12:39 PM
(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 10/8/2024: Pretrial Scheduling Conference. Digital Recording Minneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom Video Conference Time: 11:30 AM - 12:11 PM Total Time: 41 Minutes APPEARANCES: For Plaintiff: Brent A. Lorentz For Defendant: Eric Van Schyndle, Johanna W. Wilbert PROCEEDINGS: Discussion of Pretrial Deadlines and Settlement. Pretrial Scheduling Order to be issued. (LNP) |
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| Wednesday, October 02, 2024 | ||
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answer
Reply to Counterclaim
Wed 10/02 4:23 PM
Plaintiff's REPLY to Counterclaim , COUNTERCLAIM against Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc.. filed by Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc.. (Lorentz, Brent) |
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| Tuesday, October 01, 2024 | ||
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Rule 26(f) Report
Tue 10/01 1:53 PM
REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. Filed by Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc.. Jointly Signed by Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc.. (Lorentz, Brent) |
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| Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | ||
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answer
Answer to Complaint Counterclaim
Wed 09/11 5:17 PM
ANSWER to Complaint Affirmative Defenses and , COUNTERCLAIM against Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc.. filed by Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc.. (Van Schyndle, Eric) |
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Exhibit(s) A - April 24, 2024 Letter,
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Exhibit(s) B - Covenant Not to Sue
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| Monday, September 09, 2024 | ||
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order
Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting)
Mon 09/09 11:14 AM
(Text-Only) ORDER/NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING (TIME CHANGE): Due to a change in the Court's calendar, the starting time of the Pretrial Scheduling Conference, currently set for 10:30 AM on 10/8/2024, is being changed. The Pretrial Scheduling Conference will now be conducted by the undersigned at 11:30 AM on 10/8/2024 by Zoom video (no courtroom). Rule 26 Meeting Report and Confidential Letters due by 10/1/2024. Zoom instructions will be provided a few days prior to the conference. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 9/9/2024.(LNP) |
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| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | ||
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Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting)
Wed 08/28 3:56 PM
ORDER SETTING PRETRIAL SCHEDULING CONFERENCE: Rule 26 Meeting Report and Confidential Letters due by 10/1/2024 . Pretrial Scheduling Conference set for 10/8/2024 at 10:30 AM by Zoom video (no courtroom) before Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 8/28/2024.(LNP) |
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Rule 26(f) Report Template,
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Consent Form
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Motion Hearing
Wed 08/28 11:39 AM
(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 8/28/2024: Motion Hearing. Court Reporter: Maria Weinbeck Minneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom 15E Time: 8:28 AM/8:53 AM Total Time: 25 Minutes APPEARANCES: For Plaintiff: Brent Lorentz For Defendant: Michael Piery, Eric Van Schyndle PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on: 13 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc. Written order issued. (CLG) |
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order
Order on Motion to Dismiss/General
Wed 08/28 11:36 AM
ORDER denying13 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on 8/28/2024. (CLG) |
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notice
Notice to Attorney - Case Reassigned
Wed 08/28 10:51 AM
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT. This case is reassigned to Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. Magistrate Judge Tony N. Leung no longer assigned to the case. NOTE: the new case number is 24-cv-2163 PJS/DJF . Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings. (LJG) |
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Declaration
Fri 08/02 4:35 PM
Supplemental DECLARATION of Dean McPhee re28 Reply by Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc. .(Van Schyndle, Eric) |
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Exhibit(s) Ex. A - Part 1-C2R - Stock Purchase Agreement Executed - Redacted,
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Exhibit(s) Ex. A - Part 2-C2R Stock Purchase Agreement Executed Redacted,
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Exhibit(s) Ex. A - Part 3-C2R Stock Purchase Agreement Executed Redacted,
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Exhibit(s) Ex. A - Part 4-C2R Stock Purchase Agreement Executed Redacted,
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Exhibit(s) Ex. B - Daniels Sharpsmart Distr Agreement Redacted,
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Exhibit(s) Ex. C - Purchase Order Redacted,
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Exhibit(s) Ex. D - Bank Account Records - Redacted
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Reply
Fri 08/02 4:28 PM
REPLY re13 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc..(Van Schyndle, Eric) |
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Declaration in Opposition to Motion
Fri 07/19 3:36 PM
DECLARATION of Brent A. Lorentz in Opposition to13 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc..(Lorentz, Brent) |
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Exhibit(s) A-F
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Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
Fri 07/19 3:34 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re13 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc..(Lorentz, Brent) |
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LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate
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| Wednesday, July 03, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Wed 07/03 12:08 PM
(Text-Only) ORDER granting23 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Johanna M. Wilbert for Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc.; granting24 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Michael T. Piery for Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc. Approved by Magistrate Judge Tony N. Leung on 7/3/2024. (KMO) |
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| Tuesday, July 02, 2024 | ||
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motion
Pro Hac Vice
Tue 07/02 10:39 AM
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Michael Piery. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AMNDC-11169610 filed by Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc..(Van Schyndle, Eric) |
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Motion for Non-Resident to Serve as Local Counsel
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motion
Pro Hac Vice
Tue 07/02 10:32 AM
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Johanna Wilbert. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AMNDC-11169556 filed by Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc..(Van Schyndle, Eric) |
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Motion for Non-Resident to Serve as Local Counsel
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Order/Notice to Attorney
Tue 07/02 8:35 AM
TEXT ONLY ORDER: Due to the pending Motion to Dismiss13 , the Court finds there is good cause to delay the entry of a pretrial scheduling order. Within 30 days of the motion being decided, the parties shall contact the chambers of Magistrate Judge Tony Leung, by e-mail, for the purpose of scheduling the pretrial conference. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tony N. Leung on 7/2/2024. (HAM) |
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notice
Notice of Hearing on Motion
Mon 07/01 10:54 AM
(Text-Only) NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION13 MOTION to Dismiss/General : Motion Hearing set for 8/28/2024 at 08:30 AM in Courtroom 15 (MPLS) before Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz. (CLG) |
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| Friday, June 28, 2024 | ||
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Rule 7.1 - Disclosure Statement
Fri 06/28 5:10 PM
RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. There is no parent corporation, publicly held corporation owning 10 percent or more of its stock, or any subsidiaries to report for Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc.. (Van Schyndle, Eric) |
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Meet and Confer Statement
Fri 06/28 3:55 PM
MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re13 Motion to Dismiss/General filed by Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc..(Van Schyndle, Eric) |
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Proposed Order to Judge re Motion
Fri 06/28 3:32 PM
PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re13 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc..(Van Schyndle, Eric) |
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Declaration in Support of Motion
Fri 06/28 3:29 PM
Declaration of Eric Van Schyndle in Support of13 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc..(Van Schyndle, Eric) |
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Exhibit(s) A - Covenant Not to Sue,
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Exhibit(s) B - ED WI Civil Suits Pending Past Five Years,
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Exhibit(s) C - District of MN Civil Suits Past Five Years,
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Errata D - Secure a Drug FAQ
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Declaration in Support of Motion
Fri 06/28 3:19 PM
Declaration of Dean McPhee in Support of13 MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc..(Van Schyndle, Eric) |
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Memorandum in Support of Motion
Fri 06/28 3:17 PM
MEMORANDUM in Support re13 MOTION to Dismiss/General or in the Alternative, Motion to Transfer filed by Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc..(Van Schyndle, Eric) |
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LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate
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notice
Notice of Hearing on Motion
Fri 06/28 2:45 PM
NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION13 MOTION to Dismiss/General : Date and time to be determined. (Van Schyndle, Eric) |
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motion
Dismiss/General
Fri 06/28 2:43 PM
MOTION to Dismiss/General filed by Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc.. (Van Schyndle, Eric) |
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Notice re: Non-Admitted Attorney
Thu 06/27 12:07 PM
(Text-Only) Notice re: Non-Admitted Attorney We have received documents listing Johanna Wilbert and Michael T. Piery as counsel of record. If he or she wishes to be listed as an attorney of record in this case, he or she must be admitted to the bar of the U.S. District Court of Minnesota in accordance with [LINK:Local Rule 83.5 (a), (b) and (c)] or temporarily admitted pro hac vice in accordance with [LINK:Local Rule 83.5 (d) or (e)] . For more admissions information and forms, please see the Attorney Forms Section of the courts website at [LINK:www.mnd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms] [LINK:. (MMP) |
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Notice of Appearance
Thu 06/27 10:42 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Eric Van Schyndle on behalf of Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc.. (Van Schyndle, Eric) |
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Fri 06/07 2:48 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc.. Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc. served on 6/7/2024, answer due 6/28/2024. (Lorentz, Brent) |
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Notice of Appearance
Thu 06/06 12:00 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Anthony Gale-Butto on behalf of Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc.. (Gale-Butto, Michael) |
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Report on Filing of Patent/Trademark Action (AO 120)
Thu 06/06 11:37 AM
REPORT ON FILING OF PATENT/TRADEMARK ACTION (AO 120)(USPTO noticed with filing). (Lorentz, Brent) |
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Summons Issued
Thu 06/06 10:41 AM
Summons Issued as to Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc. (MMP) |
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Notice of Initial Case Assignment
Thu 06/06 10:40 AM
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz per 3rd/4th Patent list, referred to Magistrate Judge Tony N. Leung. Please use case number 24-cv-2163 (PJS/TNL). Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMP) |
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Rule 7.1 - Disclosure Statement
Thu 06/06 10:26 AM
RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. There is no parent corporation, publicly held corporation owning 10 percent or more of its stock, or any subsidiaries to report for Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc.. (Lorentz, Brent) |
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Notice of Appearance
Thu 06/06 8:52 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Brooks F Poley on behalf of Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc.. (Poley, Brooks) |
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Notice of Appearance
Wed 06/05 3:39 PM
DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR PER HD CALL. NOTICE of Appearance by Brent A Lorentz on behalf of Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc.. (Lorentz, Brent) Modified text on 6/5/2024 (MMG) |
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Notice of Appearance
Wed 06/05 3:37 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Brent A Lorentz on behalf of Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc.. (Lorentz, Brent) |
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cmp
Complaint
Wed 06/05 3:35 PM
COMPLAINT against Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc. (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-11096830) filed by Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc.. Filer requests summons issued. (Lorentz, Brent) |
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Exhibit(s) A-D,
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Civil Cover Sheet
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