Delaware District Court
Judge:Richard G Andrews
Case #: 1:24-cv-01245
Nature of Suit190 Contract - Other Contract
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Declaratory Judgment
Case Filed:Nov 12, 2024
Terminated:Dec 20, 2024
Last checked: Friday Dec 27, 2024 3:33 AM EST
Defendant
SLWM, LLC
Represented By
Sally Elaine Veghte
Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg & Ellers
contact info
David S. Eagle
Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP
contact info
Plaintiff
Jeffrey Wright
Represented By
Seth Andrew Niederman
Fox Rothschild LLP
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Clarissa L. Toth
contact info
Adam Wolek
contact info


Docket last updated: 9 hours ago
Friday, December 20, 2024
38 38 notice Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Fri 12/20 5:18 PM
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Jeffrey Wright (Niederman, Seth)
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utility Terminate Case - Civil Fri 12/20 5:24 PM
CASE CLOSED per entry of D.I.38 . (nms)
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
37 37 order Oral Order Wed 12/18 1:14 PM
ORAL ORDER: For the reasons stated today in open court, the motion for a preliminary injunction (D.I.8 ) is DENIED. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 12/18/2024. (aas)
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36 36 order Oral Order Wed 12/18 11:40 AM
ORAL ORDER: Defendant's Amended Motion to Dismiss Complaint Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(1) (D.I.23 ) is DISMISSED as moot per the filing of the First Amended Complaint (D.I.26 ). Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 12/18/2024. (nms)
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minutes Oral Argument Wed 12/18 1:13 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Richard G. Andrews - Oral Argument held on 12/18/2024. Counsel for Plaintiff: S. Niederman. Counsel for Defendant: D. Eagle. Argument heard as to the motion for a preliminary injunction (D.I.8 ). (Court Reporter Heather Triozzi.) (aas)
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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
35 35 misc Disclosure Statement - Rule 7.1 Tue 12/17 6:27 PM
Supplemental Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Other Affiliate DS-SL Intermediate Holdings, LLC for SLWM, LLC filed by SLWM, LLC. (Eagle, David)
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34 34 misc Declaration Tue 12/17 11:45 AM
DECLARATION of Thomas D'Agostino re31 Reply Brief, by Jeffrey Wright. (Niederman, Seth) Modified on 12/17/2024 (nms)
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33 33 misc Declaration Tue 12/17 11:44 AM
DECLARATION of Clarissa Toth re31 Reply Brief, by Jeffrey Wright.(Niederman, Seth) Modified on 12/17/2024 (nms)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
32 32 misc Declaration Tue 12/17 11:42 AM
DECLARATION of Jeffrey Wright re31 Reply Brief, by Jeffrey Wright. (Niederman, Seth) Modified on 12/17/2024 (nms)
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31 31 respm Reply to Response to Motion Tue 12/17 11:41 AM
REPLY BRIEF re8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Jeffrey Wright. (Niederman, Seth) Modified on 12/17/2024 (nms)
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Friday, December 13, 2024
30 30 misc Declaration Fri 12/13 5:01 PM
DECLARATION of Kevin Sherlock re28 Answering Brief in Opposition, by SLWM, LLC. (Eagle, David) Modified on 12/13/2024 (nms)
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29 29 misc Declaration Fri 12/13 4:59 PM
DECLARATION of Bonita L. Stone re28 Answering Brief in Opposition, by SLWM, LLC. (Eagle, David) Modified on 12/13/2024 (nms)
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28 28 respm Brief - Answering Brief in Opposition Fri 12/13 4:57 PM
ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by SLWM, LLC.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 12/20/2024. (Eagle, David)
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27 27 respm Response to Motion Fri 12/13 4:52 PM
RESPONSE to23 Amended Motion to Dismiss Complaint Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(1), filed by Jeffrey Wright. (Niederman, Seth) Modified on 12/13/2024 (nms)
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26 26 cmp Complaint - Amended Fri 12/13 4:38 PM
FIRST Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgment against SLWM, LLC- filed by Jeffrey Wright.(Niederman, Seth) Modified on 12/13/2024 (nms)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2,
Att: 3 Exhibit 3,
Att: 4 Exhibit 4,
Att: 5 Exhibit 5
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
25 25 misc -District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 01 Attorney Credit Card Payment Wed 12/11 10:58 AM
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Bonita L. Stone, Esquire. ( re24 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Bonita L. Stone, Esquire )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4567445).(Eagle, David)
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24 24 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Wed 12/11 10:38 AM
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Bonita L. Stone, Esquire - filed by SLWM, LLC. (Eagle, David)
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order SO ORDERED Wed 12/11 10:59 AM
SO ORDERED, re24 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Bonita L. Stone, Esquire, filed by SLWM, LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 12/11/2024. (aas)
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
23 23 motion Dismiss/Lack of Subject Jurisdiction Tue 12/10 5:41 PM
Amended MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter // Amended Motion to Dismiss Complaint Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(1) - filed by SLWM, LLC.(Eagle, David)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
utility - CORRECTING ENTRY Tue 12/10 9:26 AM
CORRECTING ENTRY: The Disclosure Statement filed at D.I. 22 has been removed from the docket. Counsel is to refile the notice and include reference to the relationship Defendant has with DS-SL Intermediate Holding LLC. (nms)
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Monday, December 09, 2024
22 22 misc Disclosure Statement - Rule 7.1 Mon 12/09 4:56 PM
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent DS-SL Intermediate Holdings, LLC for SLWM, LLC filed by SLWM, LLC. (Eagle, David)
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Friday, December 06, 2024
21 21 misc Declaration Fri 12/06 2:43 PM
DECLARATION of Clarrisa Toth re19 Response to Motion, by Jeffrey Wright.(Niederman, Seth) Modified on 12/6/2024 (nms)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B,
Att: 3 Exhibit C,
Att: 4 Exhibit D,
Att: 5 Exhibit E,
Att: 6 Exhibit F,
Att: 7 Exhibit G
20 20 2 pgs order Order Fri 12/06 12:26 PM
ORDER: The motion to extend time (D.I.18 ) is DENIED. Defendant should file a Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement by the COB December 9, 2024. The Disclosure Statement should be accurate to the best of Defendant's knowledge as of the time of filing, but can be supplemented no later than December 17, 2024 if more complete knowledge is later obtained. Plaintiff is to file a response to the motion to dismiss (D.I.18 ) by no later than December 13, 2024. Defendant is to file a response to the motion for a preliminary injunction by December 13, 2024. Failure of Defendant to do so will result in a determination that the motion for preliminary injunction is opposed only on the basis of lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The hearing set for December 18th will stay on the calendar and will address whatever motions are then still pending. (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 12/6/2024. (aas)
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19 19 respm Response to Motion Fri 12/06 11:59 AM
RESPONSE to18 MOTION to Extend Time to Respond to Motion for Preliminary Injunction, and Related Relief, filed by Jeffrey Wright. (Niederman, Seth) Modified on 12/6/2024 (nms)
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utility - CORRECTING ENTRY Fri 12/06 2:37 PM
CORRECTING ENTRY: The declaration and its exhibits filed as attachments to the response at D.I.19 have been removed. Responses and declarations are to be filed independent of each other. Counsel is to refile the declaration accordingly. (nms)
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Thursday, December 05, 2024
18 18 motion Extension of Time to - Thu 12/05 4:45 PM
MOTION to Extend Time to Respond to Motion for Preliminary Injunction, and Related Relief - filed by SLWM, LLC.(Eagle, David) Modified on 12/5/2024 (nms)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
17 17 motion Dismiss/Lack of Subject Jurisdiction Thu 12/05 10:01 AM
MOTION to Dismiss - filed by SLWM, LLC.(Eagle, David) Modified on 12/5/2024 (nms). (Attachment 1 replaced on 12/5/2024) (nms)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Exhibit A
16 16 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 12/05 9:54 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Sally Elaine Veghte on behalf of SLWM, LLC (Veghte, Sally)
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15 15 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 12/05 9:53 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by David S. Eagle on behalf of SLWM, LLC (Eagle, David)
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misc Deficiency Notice - No 7.1 Statement Filed Thu 12/05 10:40 AM
DEFICIENCY NOTICE issued by the Court to Defendant: Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1 (b)(1), A party must: (1) file the disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court. Counsel is requested to supplement the docket with an appropriate Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement. (nms)
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utility - CORRECTING ENTRY Thu 12/05 3:21 PM
CORRECTING ENTRY: D.I. 18 has been removed from the docket. The amended order filed at that entry has replaced the proposed order found at D.I.17 . The NEF for D.I.17 has been regenerated. (nms)
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utility -SET ANSWERING BRIEF - no open brief w/ Motion Thu 12/05 3:22 PM
Set Answering Brief Deadline re17 MOTION to Dismiss. Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 12/19/2024. (nms)
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Friday, November 29, 2024
14 14 misc Disclosure Statement - Rule 7.1 Fri 11/29 3:35 PM
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Jeffrey Wright. (Niederman, Seth)
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Tuesday, November 26, 2024
utility - CORRECTING ENTRY Tue 11/26 8:57 AM
CORRECTING ENTRY: The declaration and amended exhibit filed at D.I. 13 have been removed from the docket. The amended exhibit L filed at that entry has replaced the exhibit L found at D.I.10 . (nms)
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Monday, November 25, 2024
13 13 misc Declaration Mon 11/25 12:30 PM
ORAL ORDER: A hearing regarding the Motion for Preliminary Injunction (D.I.8 ) is now set for 12/18/2024, at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 6A. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/26/2024. (nms)
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Att: 1 Exhibit L
12 12 misc Declaration Mon 11/25 12:26 PM
7.1.1 Statement re8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, by Jeffrey Wright. (Niederman, Seth) Modified on 11/25/2024 (nms)
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utility Add Attorneys - PHV only Mon 11/25 2:27 PM
Pro Hac Vice Attorney Clarissa L. Toth, Adam Wolek for Jeffrey Wright added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (cdd)
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Friday, November 22, 2024
11 11 misc Declaration Fri 11/22 5:31 PM
DECLARATION re8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction of Jeffrey Wright by Jeffrey Wright.(Niederman, Seth)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - JW Employment Agreement,
Att: 2 Exhibit B - Resignation Email,
Att: 3 Exhibit C - 2022 Agreement,
Att: 4 Exhibit D - 2023 Amendment
10 10 misc Declaration Fri 11/22 5:25 PM
DECLARATION re8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declaration of Clarissa Toth by Jeffrey Wright.(Niederman, Seth)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Articles of Conversion for Webb Mason,
Att: 2 Exhibit B - Articles of Merger with SLWM,
Att: 3 Exhibit C - Name Change to SLWM,
Att: 4 Exhibit D - Article Gallant Capital Acquisition,
Att: 5 Exhibit E - Gallant Exhibit,
Att: 6 Exhibit F - Ltr to Kevin Sherlock,
Att: 7 Exhibit G - SLWM Letter to C. Popper,
Att: 8 Exhibit H - Ltr in Resp. to Bonita Stone,
Att: 9 Exhibit I - Email Requesting Agreements,
Att: 10 Exhibit J - Emails from OC,
Att: 11 Exhibit K - Ltr to Bonita Stone,
Att: 12 Exhibit L - Parties Emails,
Att: 13 Exhibit M - Screenshots SLWM Announcement
9 9 respm Brief - Opening Brief in Support Fri 11/22 5:03 PM
OPENING BRIEF in Support re8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Jeffrey Wright.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 12/6/2024.(Niederman, Seth)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
8 8 motion Preliminary Injunction Fri 11/22 4:58 PM
MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - filed by Jeffrey Wright. (Niederman, Seth)
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Thursday, November 21, 2024
7 7 misc -District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 02 Attorneys Credit Card Payment Thu 11/21 1:48 PM
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Adam Wolek and Clarissa Toth. ( re6 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Clarissa Toth,5 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Adam Wolek )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-4554346).(Niederman, Seth)
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6 6 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Thu 11/21 1:16 PM
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Clarissa Toth - filed by Jeffrey Wright. (Niederman, Seth)
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5 5 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Thu 11/21 1:14 PM
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Adam Wolek - filed by Jeffrey Wright. (Niederman, Seth)
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order SO ORDERED Thu 11/21 2:11 PM
SO ORDERED, re5 and6 MOTIONS for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Adam Wolek and Attorney Clarissa Toth filed by Jeffrey Wright. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/21/2024. (aas)
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Wed 11/20 11:45 AM
Case Assigned to Judge Richard G. Andrews. Please include the initials of the Judge (RGA) after the case number on all documents filed. (nms)
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
4 4 service Affidavit of Service Tue 11/19 11:12 AM
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on SLWM, LLC on 11/19/2024, filed by Jeffrey Wright. (Niederman, Seth)
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
3 3 service Praecipe Wed 11/13 9:47 AM
Summons Issued to SLWM, LLC on 11/13/2024, by Seth Andrew Niederman. (Niederman, Seth) Modified on 11/13/2024 (nms).
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utility - CORRECTING ENTRY Wed 11/13 2:32 PM
CORRECTING ENTRY: The docket text for D.I.3 has been corrected to reflect summons were issued. Language regarding a Praecipe has been removed. (nms)
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
2 2 misc Magistrate Consent Forms Wed 11/13 8:15 AM
Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (jfm)
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1 1 24 pgs cmp Complaint Wed 11/13 8:14 AM
COMPLAINT filed against SLWM, LLC (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4545936) - filed by Jeffrey Wright.(jfm)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2,
Att: 3 Exhibit 3,
Att: 4 Exhibit 4,
Att: 5 Exhibit 5,
Att: 6 Civil Cover Sheet
service No Summons Issued Wed 11/13 8:15 AM
No Summons Issued. (jfm)
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