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U.S. District Court
District of Delaware (Wilmington)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:08-cv-00578-JJF


Norfolk County Retirement System v. Harris Stratex Networks Inc. et al
Assigned to: Judge Joseph J. Farnan, Jr.

Related Cases: 

1:08-cv-00755-JJF

 

1:08-cv-00815-JJF

Cause: 15:77 Securities Fraud


Date Filed: 09/15/2008
Date Terminated: 12/04/2008
Jury Demand: Plaintiff
Nature of Suit: 850 Securities/Commodities
Jurisdiction: Federal Question

 

Plaintiff

 

Norfolk County Retirement System
Individually and on Behalf of all Others Similarly Situated
TERMINATED: 12/04/2008

represented by

David L. Finger
Finger, Slanina & Liebesman, LLC
One Commerce Center
1201 N. Orange Street, 7th floor
Wilmington , DE 19801-1186
(302) 573-2525
Fax: (302) 573-2524
Email: dfinger@delawgroup.com
TERMINATED: 12/04/2008
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 


V.

 

 

Defendant

 

 

Harris Stratex Networks Inc.

represented by

Thomas P. Preston
Blank Rome LLP
1201 North Market Street
Suite 800

Wilmington , DE 19801-4226

(302) 425-6400
Email: preston-t@blankrome.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Dale Barnes
Email: dale.barnes@bingham.com
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

John D. Pernick
Email: john.pernick@bingham.com
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 

Defendant

 

 

Guy M. Campbell

represented by

Thomas P. Preston
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 

Defendant

 

 

Harald J. Braun

represented by

Thomas P. Preston
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 

Defendant

 

 

Sarah A. Dudash

represented by

Thomas P. Preston
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY

 

 

 

Defendant

 

 

Lance L. Howard

represented by

Thomas P. Preston
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 

Defendant

 

 

Scott T. Mikuen

represented by

Thomas P. Preston
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 

Movant

 

 

Globis Capital Partners, L.P.
TERMINATED: 11/17/2008

represented by

Norman M. Monhait
Rosenthal Monhait & Goddess, P.A.
Citizens Bank Center, Suite 1401
P.O. Box 1070
Wilmington , DE 19899-1070
(302) 656-4433
Email: nmonhait@rmgglaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 

Movant

 

 

Duluth Teachers' Retirement Fund Association

represented by

Matthew F. Lintner
Morris James LLP
500 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1500
P.O. Box 2306
Wilmington , DE 19899-2306
(302) 888-6800
Email: mlintner@morrisjames.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 

Movant

 

 

Rudman Investors

represented by

Joel E. Friedlander
Bouchard, Margules & Friedlander, P.A.
222 Delaware Avenue
Suite 1400
Wilmington , DE 19801
(302) 573-3500
Email: jfriedlander@bmf-law.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Sean M. Brennecke
Bouchard, Margules & Friedlander, P.A.
222 Delaware Avenue
Suite 1400
Wilmington , DE 19801
(302)573-3505
Fax: (302)573-3501
Email: sbrennecke@bmf-law.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 

Movant

 

 

City of Tallahassee Retirement System

represented by

Laina M. Herbert
Prickett, Jones & Elliott, P.A.
1310 King St.
P.O. Box 1328
Wilmington , DE 19899
(302)888-6547
Email: lmherbert@prickett.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 

 

Date Filed

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Docket Text

09/15/2008

1 

COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against Harris Stratex Networks Inc., Guy M. Campbell, Harald J. Braun, Sarah A. Dudash, Lance L. Howard, Scott T. Mikuen - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 153487.) - filed by Norfolk County Retirement System. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Acknowledgement of Consent Form)(ksr) (Entered: 09/16/2008)

09/15/2008

2 

Notice of Availability of a U.S. Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction (ksr) (Entered: 09/16/2008)

09/16/2008

 

Summons Issued as to Harris Stratex Networks Inc. on 9/15/2008; Guy M. Campbell on 9/15/2008; Harald J. Braun on 9/15/2008; Sarah A. Dudash on 9/15/2008; Lance L. Howard on 9/15/2008; Scott T. Mikuen on 9/15/2008. (ksr) (Entered: 09/16/2008)

09/19/2008

3 

Return of Service Executed by Norfolk County Retirement System. Harris Stratex Networks Inc. served on 9/15/2008, answer due 10/6/2008. (Finger, David) (Entered: 09/19/2008)

09/19/2008

4 

Return of Service Executed by Norfolk County Retirement System. Guy M. Campbell served on 9/15/2008, answer due 10/6/2008. (Finger, David) (Entered: 09/19/2008)

09/19/2008

5 

Return of Service Executed by Norfolk County Retirement System. Harald J. Braun served on 9/15/2008, answer due 10/6/2008. (Finger, David) (Entered: 09/19/2008)

09/19/2008

6 

Return of Service Executed by Norfolk County Retirement System. Sarah A. Dudash served on 9/15/2008, answer due 10/6/2008. (Finger, David) (Entered: 09/19/2008)

09/19/2008

7 

Return of Service Executed by Norfolk County Retirement System. Lance L. Howard served on 9/15/2008, answer due 10/6/2008. (Finger, David) (Entered: 09/19/2008)

09/19/2008

8 

Return of Service Executed by Norfolk County Retirement System. Scott T. Mikuen served on 9/15/2008, answer due 10/6/2008. (Finger, David) (Entered: 09/19/2008)

09/24/2008

 

Case assigned to Judge Joseph J. Farnan, Jr. Please include the initials of the Judge (JJF) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb) (Entered: 09/24/2008)

10/13/2008

9 

NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas P. Preston on behalf of all defendants (Preston, Thomas) (Entered: 10/13/2008)

10/13/2008

10 

PROPOSED ORDER to extend time for filing Amended Complaint and to Respond to the Complaint re 1 Complaint, Stipulated Between the Parties by Harris Stratex Networks Inc., Guy M. Campbell, Harald J. Braun, Sarah A. Dudash, Lance L. Howard, Scott T. Mikuen. (Preston, Thomas) (Entered: 10/13/2008)

10/17/2008

 

SO ORDERED, re 10 Stipulation and Proposed Order Extending Time for filing Amended Complaint and to Respond to the Complaint, filed by Scott T. Mikuen, Harris Stratex Networks Inc., Sarah A. Dudash, Guy M. Campbell, Lance L. Howard, Harald J. Braun. Signed by Judge Joseph J. Farnan, Jr. on 10/17/2008. (nms) (Entered: 10/21/2008)

10/31/2008

11 

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John D. Pernick - filed by Harris Stratex Networks Inc., Guy M. Campbell, Harald J. Braun, Sarah A. Dudash, Lance L. Howard, Scott T. Mikuen. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order for Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of John D. Pernick, # 2 Exhibit Certification of John D. Pernick for Motion Pro Hac Vice)(Preston, Thomas) (Entered: 10/31/2008)

10/31/2008

12 

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Dale Barnes - filed by Harris Stratex Networks Inc., Guy M. Campbell, Harald J. Braun, Sarah A. Dudash, Lance L. Howard, Scott T. Mikuen. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order for Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Dale Barnes, # 2 Exhibit Certification of Dale Barnes for Motion Pro Hac Vice)(Preston, Thomas) (Entered: 10/31/2008)

11/03/2008

 

SO ORDERED, re 11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John D. Pernick filed by Scott T. Mikuen, Harris Stratex Networks Inc., Sarah A. Dudash, Guy M. Campbell, Lance L. Howard, Harald J. Braun. Signed by Judge Joseph J. Farnan, Jr. on 11/3/2008. (nms) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

11/03/2008

 

SO ORDERED, re 12 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Dale Barnes filed by Scott T. Mikuen, Harris Stratex Networks Inc., Sarah A. Dudash, Guy M. Campbell, Lance L. Howard, Harald J. Braun. Signed by Judge Joseph J. Farnan, Jr. on 11/3/2008. (nms) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

11/14/2008

13 

MOTION to Consolidate Cases, Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of its Selected Counsel - filed by Globis Capital Partners, L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Monhait, Norman) Modified on 11/17/2008 (nms). (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/14/2008

14 

MEMORANDUM in Support re 13 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of its Selected Counsel together with Rule 7.1.1 Statement MOTION consolidation; appointment as lead counsel filed by Globis Capital Partners, L.P..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 12/5/2008. (Monhait, Norman) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/14/2008

15 

DECLARATION re (15 in 1:08-cv-00755-JJF, 15 in 1:08-cv-00755-JJF, 11 in 1:08-cv-00815-JJF, 11 in 1:08-cv-00815-JJF, 13 in 1:08-cv-00578-JJF, 13 in 1:08-cv-00578-JJF) MOTION to Consolidate Cases MOTION consolidation; appointment as lead counsel, (14 in 1:08-cv-00578-JJF) MEMORANDUM in Support, (12 in 1:08-cv-00815-JJF) MEMORANDUM in Support, (16 in 1:08-cv-00755-JJF) MEMORANDUM in Support of Gregory M. Egleston in Support of Globis Capital Partners, L.P.'s Motion for Consolidation of the Related Actions, Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of its Selection of Counsel by Globis Capital Partners, L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A through E to Declaration of Gregory M. Egleston)(Monhait, Norman) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/14/2008

16 

MOTION to Consolidate Cases Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and for Approval of Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel and Liaison Counsel - filed by City of Tallahasee Retirement System. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Motion, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Herbert, Laina) Modified on 12/5/2008 (dlk). (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/14/2008

17 

DECLARATION re 16 MOTION to Consolidate Cases, to Appointed Lead Plaintiff and for Approval of Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel and Liaison Counsel by Karen Dutton. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A through E)(Herbert, Laina) Modified on 11/17/2008 (nms, ). (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/14/2008

18 

OPENING BRIEF in Support re 16 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and for Approval of Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel and Liaison Counsel filed by Karen Dutton.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 12/5/2008. (Herbert, Laina) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/14/2008

19 

MOTION to Appoint Counsel /MOTION OF NORFOLK COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR CONSOLIDATION, APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLAINTIFF AND APPROVAL OF SELECTION OF LEAD COUNSEL - filed by Norfolk County Retirement System. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certification Pursuant to Local Rule 7.1.1)(Finger, David) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/14/2008

20 

OPENING BRIEF in Support re 19 MOTION to Appoint Counsel /MOTION OF NORFOLK COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR CONSOLIDATION, APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLAINTIFF AND APPROVAL OF SELECTION OF LEAD COUNSEL filed by Norfolk County Retirement System.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 12/5/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Alan I. Ellman, # 2 Exhibit A to Declaration of Alan I. Ellman, # 3 Exhibit B to Declaration of Alan I. Ellman, # 4 Exhibit C to Declaration of Alan I. Ellman, # 5 Certificate of Compliance D to Declaration of Alan I. Ellman, # 6 Exhibit E to Declaration of Alan I. Ellman)(Finger, David) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/14/2008

21 

MOTION to Consolidate Cases, MOTION to Appoint Counsel, MOTION to Appoint Duluth Teachers' Retirement Fund Association as Lead Plaintiff - filed by Duluth Teachers' Retirement Fund Association. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lintner, Matthew) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/14/2008

22 

NOTICE OF MOTION by Duluth Teachers' Retirement Fund Association re 21 MOTION to Consolidate Cases, Appoint Duluth Teachers' Retirement Fund Association as Lead Plaintiff ; Requesting the following Motion Day: December 19, 2008 (Lintner, Matthew) Modified on 11/17/2008 (nms). (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/14/2008

23 

NOTICE OF MOTION by Norfolk County Retirement System re 19 MOTION to Appoint Counsel /MOTION OF NORFOLK COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR CONSOLIDATION, APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLAINTIFF AND APPROVAL OF SELECTION OF LEAD COUNSEL ; Requesting the following Motion Day: December 19, 2008 (Finger, David) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/14/2008

24 

OPENING BRIEF in Support re 21 MOTION to Consolidate Cases MOTION to Appoint Counsel MOTION to Appoint Duluth Teachers' Retirement Fund Association as Lead Plaintiff filed by Duluth Teachers' Retirement Fund Association.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 12/5/2008. (Lintner, Matthew) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/14/2008

25 

AFFIDAVIT of Matthew F. Lintner re 21 MOTION to Consolidate Cases, Appoint Duluth Teachers' Retirement Fund Association as Lead Plaintiff filed by Duluth Teachers' Retirement Fund Association. (Lintner, Matthew) Modified on 11/17/2008 (nms). (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/14/2008

26 

MOTION to Consolidate Cases , Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs and for Approval of Selection of Counsel - filed by Rudman Investors. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Proposed Order))(Friedlander, Joel) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/14/2008

27 

NOTICE OF MOTION by Rudman Investors re 26 MOTION to Consolidate Cases , Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs and for Approval of Selection of Counsel ; (Friedlander, Joel) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/14/2008

28 

DECLARATION re 26 MOTION to Consolidate Cases , Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs and for Approval of Selection of Counsel by Rudman Investors. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Friedlander, Joel) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/14/2008

29 

OPENING BRIEF in Support re 26 MOTION to Consolidate Cases , Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs and for Approval of Selection of Counsel filed by Rudman Investors.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 12/5/2008. (Friedlander, Joel) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/17/2008

30 

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by Rudman Investors. (Friedlander, Joel) (Entered: 11/17/2008)

11/17/2008

31 

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Motion of Globis Capital Partners, L.P. for Consolidation of the Related Actions, Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of its Selection of Counsel by Globis Capital Partners, L.P. re 13 MOTION to Consolidate Cases MOTION consolidation; appointment as lead counsel,(Monhait, Norman) Modified on 11/18/2008 (nms). (Entered: 11/17/2008)

11/20/2008

32 

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Ira M. Press and Edward M. Varga III - filed by Rudman Investors. (Brennecke, Sean) (Entered: 11/20/2008)

11/20/2008

33 

NOTICE of Change of Firm Name by Karen Dutton (Herbert, Laina) (Entered: 11/20/2008)

11/21/2008

 

SO ORDERED, re 32 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Ira M. Press and Edward M. Varga III filed by Rudman Investors. Signed by Judge Joseph J. Farnan, Jr. on 11/21/2008. (nms) (Entered: 11/21/2008)

12/04/2008

34 

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF THE MOTION OF NORFOLK COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR CONSOLIDATION, APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLAINTIFF AND APPROVAL OF SELECTION OF LEAD COUNSEL - filed by Norfolk County Retirement System. (Finger, David) Modified on 12/5/2008 (nms). (Entered: 12/04/2008)

12/04/2008

35 

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Norfolk County Retirement System as to Complaint (Finger, David) (Entered: 12/04/2008)

12/04/2008

 

CASE CLOSED per D.I. 35 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Norfolk County Retirement System as to Complaint. (nms) (Entered: 12/08/2008)

12/05/2008

36 

ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition to 16 , 21], and 26 Competing Motions for Appointment of Lead Plaintiff filed by Rudman Investors .Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 12/15/2008. (Friedlander, Joel) Modified on 12/8/2008 (nms). Modified on 12/8/2008 (nms). (Entered: 12/05/2008)

12/05/2008

37 

RESPONSE to 21 MOTION to Consolidate Cases, MOTION to Appoint Counsel, MOTION to Appoint Duluth Teachers' Retirement Fund Association as Lead Plaintiff, 16 MOTION to Consolidate Cases, Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and for Approval of Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead Counsel and Liaison Counsel, 19 MOTION OF NORFOLK COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR CONSOLIDATION, APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLAINTIFF AND APPROVAL OF SELECTION OF LEAD COUNSEL, 26 MOTION to Consolidate Cases, Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs and for Approval of Selection of Counsel, 13 MOTION to Consolidate Cases, Appointment as Lead Plaintiff, and Approval of its Selected Counsel; appointment as lead counsel, filed by City of Tallahassee Retirement System. (Herbert, Laina) Modified on 12/8/2008 (nms). (Entered: 12/05/2008)

12/23/2008

38 

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Sean M. Handler, Esq. - filed by Karen Dutton. (Attachments: # 1 Certification)(Herbert, Laina) (Entered: 12/23/2008)

12/29/2008

 

SO ORDERED, re 38 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Sean M. Handler, Esq. filed by Karen Dutton. Signed by Judge Joseph J. Farnan, Jr. on 12/29/2008. (nms) (Entered: 12/29/2008)

01/15/2009

 

Remark: An Opposition has been filed to the "Stipulation and [Proposed] Order to (1) Consolidate the Related Cases; (2) Appoint Co-Lead Plaintiffs; and (3) Approve Co-Lead Plaintiffs' Choice of Co-Lead Counsel and Liason Counsel filed on January 2, 2009. Therefore, the Court will not entertain the pending matters until counsel complies with the Court's Procedure regarding the filing of non-case dispositive motions. Associated Cases: 1:08-cv-00755-JJF, 1:08-cv-00578-JJF, 1:08-cv-00815-JJF(dlk) (Entered: 01/15/2009)