Missouri Eastern District Court
Judge:Henry Edward Autrey
Case #: 4:24-cv-00927
Nature of Suit190 Contract - Other Contract
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Contract Dispute
Case Filed:Jul 08, 2024
Last checked: Sunday Jan 05, 2025 2:48 AM CST
Defendant
JWKJ Technologies LLC
Represented By
Rachel M. Milazzo
Dentons Us Llp - St. Louis
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Jacob William Thessen
Dentons Us Llp - St. Louis
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Plaintiff
Bitmain Technologies Georgia Limited
Represented By
Matthew Lindenbaum
Nelson Mullins Llp - Boston
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Christopher S. Shank
Shank And Heinemann LLC
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GPO Aug 08 2024
OPINION, MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and Compel Arbitration is granted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this matter will be stayed pending arbitration of Plaintiff's claims. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall provide a status report regarding the arbitration process within 90 days of the date of this order. (Status Report due by 11/6/2024.) Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 08/08/2024. (ANR)

Docket last updated: 1 hours ago
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
31 31 misc Status Report Wed 03/26 10:06 AM
STATUS REPORT pursuant to March 20, 2025 Order by Bitmain Technologies Georgia Limited. (Shank, Christopher)
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
30 30 1 pgs order Order (will rule a motion and set/satisfy a schedule) Thu 03/20 10:30 AM
ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff file a status report on or before March 26, 2025, advising the Court of the status of the arbitration and any further developments in this matter. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 3/20/2025. (CLH) (Main Document 30 replaced on 3/20/2025) (CLH)
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misc Order Receipt Thu 03/20 10:35 AM
ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 29, 30. Mailed to party not set up for electronic delivery. Thu Mar 20 10:35:46 CDT 2025 (CLH)
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Monday, March 17, 2025
29 29 notice Electronic Notice re: Disclosure Statement - Initial Notice Mon 03/17 1:07 PM
Electronic Notice re: Disclosure Statement to Defendant JWKJ Technologies LLC - SECOND NOTICE. Pursuant to Local Rule 2.09, every nongovernmental corporate party or nongovernmental corporation that seeks to intervene in any case, and every party or intervenor in an action in which jurisdiction is based upon diversity, must file a Disclosure Statement immediately upon entering its appearance in the case. Please complete and file the certificate as soon as possible and add all individuals and entities into CM/ECF as required[LINK:(moed-0001.pdf)] . (CLH)
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Friday, March 14, 2025
28 28 order A Docket Text Order Fri 03/14 3:03 PM
Docket Text ORDER: Re:26 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney re attorney/firm Rachel M. Milazzo, Jacob W. Thessen and Dentons US LLP by Defendant JWKJ Technologies LLC; GRANTED. SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 3/14/2025. (HMA)
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Thursday, March 13, 2025
27 27 7 pgs respm Memorandum in Support of Motion Thu 03/13 3:47 PM
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re26 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney re attorney/firm Rachel M. Milazzo, Jacob W. Thessen and Dentons US LLP filed by Defendant JWKJ Technologies LLC.(Milazzo, Rachel)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B,
Att: 3 Exhibit C
26 26 motion Withdraw as Attorney/Firm Thu 03/13 3:44 PM
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney re attorney/firm Rachel M. Milazzo, Jacob W. Thessen and Dentons US LLP by Defendant JWKJ Technologies LLC.(Milazzo, Rachel)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
25 25 notice Electronic Notice re: Disclosure Statement - Initial Notice Wed 02/26 1:24 PM
Electronic Notice re: Disclosure Statement to Defendant JWKJ Technologies LLC. Pursuant to Local Rule 2.09, every nongovernmental corporate party or nongovernmental corporation that seeks to intervene in any case, and every party or intervenor in an action in which jurisdiction is based upon diversity, must file a Disclosure Statement immediately upon entering its appearance in the case. Please complete and file the certificate as soon as possible and add all individuals and entities into CM/ECF as required[LINK:(moed-0001.pdf)] . (CLH)
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Wednesday, November 06, 2024
24 24 misc Status Report Wed 11/06 1:53 PM
STATUS REPORT (Jointly filed with Defendant) by Bitmain Technologies Georgia Limited. (Shank, Christopher)
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Thursday, August 08, 2024
23 23 9 pgs order Opinion Memorandum Thu 08/08 10:06 AM
OPINION, MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and Compel Arbitration is granted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this matter will be stayed pending arbitration of Plaintiff's claims. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall provide a status report regarding the arbitration process within 90 days of the date of this order. (Status Report due by 11/6/2024.) Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 08/08/2024. (ANR)
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
22 22 order A Docket Text Order Tue 07/30 11:13 AM
Docket Text ORDER Re:21 Unopposed MOTION to Stay Deadlines by Defendant JWKJ Technologies LLC; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 7/30/2024. (JEB)
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Friday, July 26, 2024
21 21 motion Stay Fri 07/26 12:17 PM
Unopposed MOTION to Stay Deadlines by Defendant JWKJ Technologies LLC. (Milazzo, Rachel)
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
20 20 service Summons Returned Executed Wed 07/24 1:15 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Bitmain Technologies Georgia Limited. JWKJ Technologies LLC served on 7/10/2024, answer due 7/31/2024. (Shank, Christopher)
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
19 19 11 pgs respm Memorandum in Opposition to Motion Wed 07/17 3:41 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re13 MOTION to Dismiss Case (Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and Compel Arbitration) filed by Plaintiff Bitmain Technologies Georgia Limited.(Shank, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - Transcript of 7-15-24 Hearing on TRO Motion
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
18 18 misc Transcript Order Request Tue 07/16 4:24 PM
TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST for 15 (TRO) by JWKJ Technologies LLC. (Milazzo, Rachel)
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17 17 misc Transcript Tue 07/16 10:37 AM
TRANSCRIPT of 15 (Temporary Restraining Order Hearing) held on 7/15/2024 before Judge Autrey. Court Reporter/Transcriber Angela Daley, Angela_Daley@moed.uscourts.gov, 314-244-7978. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 8/6/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/16/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/15/2024. (JEB)
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Monday, July 15, 2024
16 16 misc Transcript Order Request Mon 07/15 2:31 PM
TRANSCRIPT ORDER REQUEST for 15 (MOTION HEARING) by Bitmain Technologies Georgia Limited. (Shank, Christopher)
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15 15 minutes Motion Hearing Mon 07/15 11:49 AM
ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY (no pdf attached) for proceedings held before District Judge Henry Edward Autrey: Motion Hearing held on 7/15/2024 re3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, and Expedited Discovery. Parties present. Arguments heard. Matter taken under submission. Plaintiff must file Response to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and Compel Arbitration (ECF No.13 ) by 5pm on Wednesday July 17, 2024. (Court Reporter:Angela Daley, Angela_Daley@moed.uscourts.gov, 314-244-7978) (proceedings started: 10:44 am) (proceedings ended: 11:31 am) (Deputy Clerk: H. Aubuchon)(Appearance for Plaintiff: Christopher Shank, Matthew Lindenbaum)(Appearance for Defendant: Rachel Milazzo, Jacob Thessen) (HMA)
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14 14 16 pgs respm Memorandum in Support of Motion Mon 07/15 7:05 AM
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re13 MOTION to Dismiss Case (Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and Compel Arbitration) filed by Defendant JWKJ Technologies LLC.(Milazzo, Rachel)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Service Framework Agreement,
Att: 2 Exhibit B - AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules
13 13 motion Dismiss Case Mon 07/15 7:00 AM
MOTION to Dismiss Case (Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and Compel Arbitration) by Defendant JWKJ Technologies LLC. (Milazzo, Rachel)
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12 12 misc Entry of Appearance Mon 07/15 6:55 AM
ENTRY of Appearance by Jacob William Thessen for Defendant JWKJ Technologies LLC. (Thessen, Jacob)
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11 11 misc Entry of Appearance Mon 07/15 6:54 AM
ENTRY of Appearance by Rachel M. Milazzo for Defendant JWKJ Technologies LLC. (Milazzo, Rachel)
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Thursday, July 11, 2024
10 10 1 pgs order Order (will rule a motion and set/satisfy a schedule) Thu 07/11 1:19 PM
ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is set in this matter on July 15, 2024, at 10:45 a.m. in the courtroom of the undersigned. (Hearing on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order set for 7/15/2024 10:45 AM in Courtroom 10N - St. Louis before District Judge Henry Edward Autrey.) Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 7/11/2024. (JEB)
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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
9 9 order A Docket Text Order Wed 07/10 11:54 AM
Docket Text ORDER: Re:6 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Matthew G. Lindenbaum; GRANTED. SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 7/10/2024. (JEB)
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Tuesday, July 09, 2024
8 8 notice Notice (Other) Tue 07/09 5:18 PM
NOTICE Notice Requesting Hearing on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order: by Plaintiff Bitmain Technologies Georgia Limited re3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order , Preliminary Injunction, and Expedited Discovery . A hearing is requested for 07/12/2024 1:30 pm (corrected: hearing is requested for 07/15/2024 10:45 a.m.) (Shank, Christopher)
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7 7 service Notice of Process Server Tue 07/09 1:48 PM
NOTICE OF PROCESS SERVER by Plaintiff Bitmain Technologies Georgia Limited Process Server: HPS Process Service & Investigations(Shank, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Summons for Defendant JWKJ Technologies LLC
6 6 motion Pro Hac Vice Tue 07/09 10:30 AM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Matthew G. Lindenbaum. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-10699505) by Plaintiff Bitmain Technologies Georgia Limited.(Lindenbaum, Matthew)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Good Standing
5 5 notice Electronic Notice of Filing Deficiency (CSCI) Tue 07/09 8:55 AM
NOTICE of Filing Deficiency re1 Complaint,. In accordance with Eastern District of Missouri Local Rules and the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) Procedures Manual, a filing deficiency has been identified as follows: Notice of Process Server and Completed Summons or Request for Waiver of Service not filed. This deficiency must be filed in the case record immediately. Case to proceed to judge assignment. (JWD)
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misc Case Opening Notification Tue 07/09 9:00 AM
Case Opening Notification. Judge Assigned: Honorable Henry Edward Autrey. Pursuant to Local Rule 2.09, every nongovernmental corporate party or nongovernmental corporation that seeks to intervene in any case, and every party or intervenor in an action in which jurisdiction is based upon diversity, must file a Disclosure Statement immediately upon entering its appearance in the case. Please complete and file the certificate as soon as possible.[LINK:(moed-0001.pdf)] . (JWD)
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service Summons Issued Tue 07/09 1:52 PM
Summons Issued as to defendant JWKJ Technologies LLC. The summons was emailed to attorneys Christopher S. Shank and Matthew Lindenbaum. (JWD)
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Monday, July 08, 2024
4 4 motion Bond Mon 07/08 3:56 PM
MOTION for Bond (Proposed Order) by Plaintiff Bitmain Technologies Georgia Limited. (Shank, Christopher)
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3 3 motion Temporary Restraining Order Mon 07/08 3:51 PM
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order , Preliminary Injunction, and Expedited Discovery . A hearing is requested for 07/12/2024 1:30 pm by Plaintiff Bitmain Technologies Georgia Limited.(Shank, Christopher)
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Att: 1 Attachment Memorandum in Support of Motion,
Att: 2 Attachment Proposed Order for TRO
2 2 misc Disclosure Statement (Disclosure of Organizational Interests) Mon 07/08 3:41 PM
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Bitmain Technologies Georgia Limited, Bitmain Delaware Holding Company, Inc., Bitmain Switzerland AG, Bitmain Technologies Limited, Bitmain Technologies Holding Company.. (Shank, Christopher)
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1 1 18 pgs cmp Complaint Mon 07/08 3:25 PM
COMPLAINT for Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, Declaratory Judgment, and Damages against defendant All Defendants with receipt number AMOEDC-10698137, in the amount of $405 Non-Jury Demand,, filed by Bitmain Technologies Georgia Limited.(Shank, Christopher)
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Att: 1 40 pgs Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B,
Att: 3 Exhibit C,
Att: 4 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 5 Original Filing Form