US District Court Civil Docket as of 07/02/2010
Retrieved from the court on July 14, 2010

U.S. District Court
Eastern District of Missouri (St. Louis)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 4:08-cv-01167-HEA


Merrick v. Stifel Financial Corporation, et al
Assigned to: Honorable Henry E. Autrey
Demand: $75,000
Cause: 28:1332 Diversity-Fraud


Date Filed: 08/08/2008
Date Terminated: 07/02/2010
Jury Demand: Plaintiff
Nature of Suit: 160 Stockholders Suits
Jurisdiction: Diversity

 

Plaintiff

 

Joseph A. Merrick
individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated

represented by

Barrett J. Vahle
STUEVE AND SIEGEL, LLP
460 Nichols Road
Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64112
816-714-7100
Fax: 816-714-7101
Email: vahle@stuevesiegel.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

James J. Rosemergy
CAREY AND DANIS
8235 Forsyth Boulevard
Suite 1100
Clayton, MO 63105
314-725-7700
Fax: 314-721-0905
Email: jrosemergy@careydanis.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew L. Dameron
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF MISSOURI
Assistant Attorney General
207 W. High Street
P.O. Box 899
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-8807
Fax: 573-751-2203
Email: matt.dameron@ago.mo.gov
TERMINATED: 09/03/2009
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Michael J. Flannery
CAREY AND DANIS
8235 Forsyth Boulevard
Suite 1100
Clayton, MO 63105
314-725-7700
Fax: 314-721-0905
Email: mflannery@careydanis.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Norman E. Siegel
STUEVE AND SIEGEL, LLP
460 Nichols Road
Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64112
816-714-7100
Fax: 816-714-7101
Email: siegel@stuevesiegel.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


V.

Defendant

Stifel Financial Corporation

represented by

Jeffrey J. Kalinowski
BRYAN CAVE LLP
One Metropolitan Square
211 N. Broadway, Suite 3600
St. Louis, MO 63102-2750
314-259-2949
Fax: 314-552-8949
Email: jeff.kalinowski@bryancave.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Adam S. Hochschild
BRYAN CAVE LLP
211 N. Broadway
Suite 3600
St. Louis, MO 63102-2750
314-259-2949
Fax: 314-552-8949
Email: adam.hochschild@bryancave.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Richard H. Kuhlman
BRYAN CAVE LLP
211 N. Broadway
Suite 3600
St. Louis, MO 63102-2750
314-259-2820
Fax: 314-552-8820
Email: rick.kuhlman@bryancave.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated

represented by

Jeffrey J. Kalinowski
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Adam S. Hochschild
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Richard H. Kuhlman
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

Date Filed

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Docket Text

08/08/2008

1 

COMPLAINT against defendant Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation with receipt number 08650000000001544322, in the amount of $350 Jury Demand,, filed by Joseph A Merrick. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Original Filing Form, # 3 Summons Stifel Financial Corporation, # 4 Summons Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.)(Rosemergy, James) (Entered: 08/08/2008)

08/11/2008

  

Case Opening Notification. 2 summons @ 20 days issued (returned via e-mail to pltff's atty). Disclosure of Corporate Interest issued to deft. Judge Assigned: Honorable Henry E. Autrey. (KLK) (Entered: 08/11/2008)

09/18/2008

2 

SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Joseph A. Merrick. Stifel Financial Corporation served on 9/18/2008, answer due 10/8/2008. (Rosemergy, James) (Entered: 09/18/2008)

09/18/2008

3 

SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Joseph A. Merrick. Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated served on 9/18/2008, answer due 10/8/2008. (Rosemergy, James) (Entered: 09/18/2008)

10/07/2008

4 

ENTRY of Appearance by Adam S. Hochschild for Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Hochschild, Adam) (Entered: 10/07/2008)

10/07/2008

5 

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Other Response by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Hochschild, Adam) (Entered: 10/07/2008)

10/07/2008

6 

ENTRY of Appearance by Jeffrey J. Kalinowski for Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Kalinowski, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/07/2008)

10/07/2008

7 

ENTRY of Appearance by Richard H. Kuhlman for Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Kuhlman, Richard) (Entered: 10/07/2008)

10/08/2008

  

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 5 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Other Response by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. ; ORDERED : GRANTED - defts granted to November 10, 2008 to respond.. Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 10/8/08. (CEL) (Entered: 10/09/2008)

10/14/2008

8 

MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:Michael J. Flannery by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 10/14/2008)

10/14/2008

9 

MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 8 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:Michael J. Flannery filed by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 10/14/2008)

10/14/2008

10 

DECLARATION filed by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 10/14/2008)

10/24/2008

11 

SUPPLEMENTAL Statement in Support of Motion re 8 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:Michael J. Flannery filed by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) Modified on 10/27/2008 to a supplemental statement (TRC). (Entered: 10/24/2008)

11/03/2008

12 

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, or Other Response by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Hochschild, Adam) (Entered: 11/03/2008)

11/05/2008

  

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 12 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, or Other Response by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. ORDERED GRANTED up to and including 11/24/08 to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 11/5/08. (MJM) (Entered: 11/05/2008)

11/07/2008

13 

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 8 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:Michael J. Flannery filed by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Hochschild, Adam) (Entered: 11/07/2008)

11/14/2008

14 

STIPULATION re 13 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, 8 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:Michael J. Flannery ; Defendants' Withdrawal of Response in Opposition to Motion to Appoint Lead Plaintiffs and Lead Counsel and of Alternative Motion to Stay by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Hochschild, Adam) (Entered: 11/14/2008)

11/17/2008

15 

ORDER APPOINTING THE STIFEL GROUP AS LEAD PLAINTIFF AND APPROVING LEAD PLAINTIFF'S SELECTION OF COUNSEL Upon consideration of the motions and supporting papers filed by the movants for lead Plaintiff in the above captioned action and for good cause shown, and subject to Defendants' Reservation of Rights as provided in their withdrawal of their opposition, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The Motion of the Stifel Group for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of selection of counsel is GRANTED. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 11/17/08. (MJM) (Entered: 11/18/2008)

11/19/2008

16 

MOTION for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Hochschild, Adam) (Entered: 11/19/2008)

11/20/2008

17 

Consent MOTION to Clarify by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 11/20/2008)

11/20/2008

  

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 16 MOTION for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. ; ORDERED : LEAVE TO FILE GRANTED. Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 11/20/08. (CEL) (Entered: 11/20/2008)

11/20/2008

18 

SUPPLEMENTAL Proposed Order to Doc. 17 by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 11/20/2008)

11/24/2008

  

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 17 Consent MOTION to Clarify by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) filed by Joseph A. Merrick ; ORDERED GRANTED HEA. Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 11/24/08. (CLA) (Entered: 11/24/2008)

11/24/2008

19 

Verified MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Matthew L. Dameron (Filing fee $100) by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (TRC) (Entered: 11/25/2008)

11/24/2008

20 

Verified MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Norman E. Siegel (Filing fee $100) by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (TRC) (Entered: 11/25/2008)

11/25/2008

  

Receipt 4644004067 in the amount of $100.00 for PRO HAC VICE on behalf of MATTHEW L. DAMERON (CCAM) (Entered: 11/25/2008)

11/25/2008

  

Receipt 4644004067 in the amount of $100.00 for PRO HAC VICE on behalf of NORMAN E. SIEGEL (CCAM) (Entered: 11/25/2008)

11/25/2008

  

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 20 Verified MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Norman E. Siegel 19 Verified MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Matthew L. Dameron ; ORDERED : Motions 19 and 20 SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 11/25/08. (CEL) (cc: attys Dameron and Siegel - Modified on 11/26/2008 (CEL). (Entered: 11/26/2008)

11/26/2008

  

ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Wed Nov 26 15:06:06 CST 2008 (Lippold, Carrie) (Entered: 11/26/2008)

01/09/2009

21 

AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendant all defendants , filed by Joseph A. Merrick. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A -- Merrick Transactions, # 2 Exhibit B -- Shiding Transactions)(Rosemergy, James) (Entered: 01/09/2009)

02/13/2009

22 

MOTION to Lift Stay by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Dameron, Matthew) (Entered: 02/13/2009)

02/13/2009

23 

MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 22 MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Dameron, Matthew) (Entered: 02/13/2009)

02/19/2009

24 

MOTION for Relief Supplemental Notice by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 02/19/2009)

02/19/2009

25 

MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 24 MOTION for Relief Supplemental Notice filed by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 02/19/2009)

02/19/2009

26 

DECLARATION filed by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick re 24 MOTION for Relief Supplemental Notice, 25 Memorandum in Support of Motion of Michael J. Flannery. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C Part 1, # 4 Exhibit C Part 2)(Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 02/19/2009)

02/19/2009

27 

MOTION to Expedite Response Time on Lead Plaintiffs' Motion for Supplemental Notice by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 02/19/2009)

02/20/2009

28 

RESPONSE in Opposition re 27 MOTION to Expedite Response Time on Lead Plaintiffs' Motion for Supplemental Notice filed by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Hochschild, Adam) (Entered: 02/20/2009)

02/23/2009

29 

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 22 MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Hochschild, Adam) (Entered: 02/23/2009)

02/24/2009

  

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 27 MOTION to Expedite Response Time on Lead Plaintiffs' Motion for Supplemental Notice by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) filed by Joseph A. Merrick ; ORDERED DENIED. Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 2/24/09. (TRC) (Entered: 02/24/2009)

02/25/2009

  

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 22 MOTION to Lift Stay by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Dameron, Matthew) filed by Joseph A. Merrick ; ORDERED DENIED WITHOUT CITATIONS. Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 2/25/09. (TRC) (Entered: 02/26/2009)

03/02/2009

30 

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 24 MOTION for Relief Supplemental Notice filed by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Hochschild, Adam) (Entered: 03/02/2009)

03/06/2009

31 

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 24 MOTION for Relief Supplemental Notice (Supplemental Memorandum) filed by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Hochschild, Adam) (Entered: 03/06/2009)

03/09/2009

32 

Consent MOTION for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Hochschild, Adam) (Entered: 03/09/2009)

03/10/2009

  

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 32 Consent MOTION for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Hochschild, Adam) filed by Stifel Financial Corporation, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated ; ORDERED LEAVE TO FILE IS GRANTED. Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 3/10/09. (TRC) (Entered: 03/10/2009)

03/10/2009

33 

MOTION to Dismiss Case by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Kuhlman, Richard) (Entered: 03/10/2009)

03/10/2009

34 

MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 33 MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Kuhlman, Richard) (Entered: 03/10/2009)

03/10/2009

35 

DECLARATION filed by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation re 33 MOTION to Dismiss Case, 34 Memorandum in Support of Motion. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Kuhlman, Richard) (Entered: 03/10/2009)

03/12/2009

36 

REPLY to Response to Motion re 24 MOTION for Relief Supplemental Notice filed by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 03/12/2009)

03/12/2009

37 

DECLARATION filed by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick re 36 Reply to Response to Motion of Michael J. Flannery. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 03/12/2009)

03/20/2009

38 

MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Supplemental Notice by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Hochschild, Adam) (Entered: 03/20/2009)

03/20/2009

39 

SURREPLY to Motion re 24 MOTION for Relief Supplemental Notice filed by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Hochschild, Adam) (Entered: 03/20/2009)

03/24/2009

  

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 38 MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Supplemental Notice by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. ; ORDERED : LEAVE TO FILE SUR-REPLY IS GRANTED. Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 3/24/09. (CEL) (Entered: 03/24/2009)

04/10/2009

40 

MOTION for Leave to File Surresponse by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 04/10/2009)

04/10/2009

41 

SURRESPONSE to Motion re 40 MOTION for Leave to File Surresponse, 24 MOTION for Relief Supplemental Notice filed by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 04/10/2009)

04/10/2009

42 

DECLARATION filed by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick re 40 MOTION for Leave to File Surresponse, 41 Surresponse to Motion, 24 MOTION for Relief Supplemental Notice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 04/10/2009)

04/15/2009

  

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 40 MOTION for Leave to File Surresponse by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. ; ORDERED : GRANTED - No further responses are required. Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 4/15/09. (CEL) (Entered: 04/16/2009)

04/17/2009

43 

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 04/17/2009)

04/17/2009

44 

MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 43 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 04/17/2009)

04/21/2009

45 

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 43 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A -- Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit Tab 1 to Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit Tab 2 to Affidavit, # 4 Exhibit Tab 3 to Affidavit)(Kalinowski, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/21/2009)

04/21/2009

46 

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Henry E. Autrey: Motion Hearing held on 4/21/2009 re 43 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Joseph A. Merrick. Arguments heard;Supplemental filings to be made. Plaintiff's supplemental filings due by 5pm on 4/22/09; Defendant's supplement due by 4/24/09. Matter taken under submission after filings. (Court Reporter or FTR Gold Operator initials:A. Daley.) (FTR Gold yes or no: No.) (CSR) Modified on 4/27/2009 (CSR). (Entered: 04/22/2009)

04/22/2009

47 

MEMORANDUM re 43 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, 44 Memorandum in Support of Motion Lead Plaintiffs' Proposed Order on Motion for TRO by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 04/22/2009)

04/23/2009

48 

Consent MOTION for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Rosemergy, James) Modified on 4/23/2009, attorney called and indicated that motion had some incorrect information in the caption and he will file an amended motion (TRC). (Entered: 04/23/2009)

04/23/2009

49 

Consent MOTION for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation (Corrected) by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Rosemergy, James) (Entered: 04/23/2009)

04/24/2009

  

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 48 , 49 ; ORDERED : Motion for leave to file overlength brief - GRANTED. Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 4/24/09. (CEL) (Entered: 04/24/2009)

04/24/2009

50 

MEMORANDUM re 47 Memorandum -- Opposition to Plaintiffs' Proposed Temporary Restraining Order by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kalinowski, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/24/2009)

04/24/2009

51 

RESPONSE in Opposition re 33 MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 04/24/2009)

04/29/2009

52 

OPINION, MEMORANDUM, AND ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction 43 is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Lead Plaintiff's Motion for Supplemental Notice 24 is denied as moot. Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 4/29/09. (TRC) (Entered: 04/29/2009)

05/07/2009

53 

NOTICE Additional Communication to Members of Putative Class: by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 05/07/2009)

05/26/2009

54 

REPLY to Response to Motion re 33 MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Kalinowski, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/26/2009)

06/24/2009

55 

MOTION for Protective Order and to Compel by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 06/24/2009)

06/24/2009

56 

DECLARATION filed by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick re 55 MOTION for Protective Order and to Compel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 06/24/2009)

07/06/2009

57 

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 55 MOTION for Protective Order and to Compel filed by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Hochschild, Adam) (Entered: 07/06/2009)

07/16/2009

58 

REPLY to Response to Motion re 55 MOTION for Protective Order and to Compel filed by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 07/16/2009)

07/30/2009

  

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 55 MOTION for Protective Order and to Compel by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Flannery, Michael) filed by Joseph A. Merrick ; ORDERED MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER AND TO COMPEL IS DENIED. Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 7/30/09. (TRC) (Entered: 07/30/2009)

09/02/2009

59 

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Matthew L. Dameron by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Dameron, Matthew) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

09/03/2009

  

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 59 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Matthew L. Dameron by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Dameron, Matthew) filed by Joseph A. Merrick ; ORDERED : GRANTED, Attorney Matthew L. Dameron termed.. Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 9/3/09. (CEL) (Entered: 09/03/2009)

10/06/2009

60 

First MOTION for Leave to Amend by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 10/06/2009)

10/16/2009

61 

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 60 First MOTION for Leave to Amend filed by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Hochschild, Adam) (Entered: 10/16/2009)

10/26/2009

62 

REPLY to Response to Motion re 60 First MOTION for Leave to Amend filed by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 10/26/2009)

10/30/2009

63 

ORDER re 60 : IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT Lead Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Amend is GRANTED. Lead Plaintiffs shall file their Second Amended Complaint within 10 days of the date of this order. SO ORDERED. (HEA). Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 10/30/09. (CSR) (Entered: 11/02/2009)

11/13/2009

64 

Verified MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Barrett J. Vahle (Filing fee $100) by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (TRC) (Entered: 11/13/2009)

11/13/2009

  

Receipt 4644010934 in the amount of $100.00 for PRO HAC VICE on behalf of Barrett J. Vahle (CCAM) (Entered: 11/14/2009)

11/16/2009

65 

AMENDED COMPLAINT (Second) against defendant all defendants Amendment to 21 Amended Complaint (Second), filed by Joseph A. Merrick. Related document: 21 Amended Complaint filed by Joseph A. Merrick. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Merrick Transactions, # 2 Exhibit B: Schiding Transactions)(Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 11/16/2009)

11/16/2009

66 

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 64 Verified MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Barrett J. Vahle (Filing fee $100) by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (TRC) filed by Joseph A. Merrick ; ORDERED GRANTED SO ORDERED (HEA). Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 11/16/09. (CSR) (Entered: 11/17/2009)

11/18/2009

67 

ORDER re 33 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion to Dismiss, [Doc. 33], isdenied as moot. Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 11/18/09. (CSR) (Entered: 11/18/2009)

11/18/2009

  

ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Wed Nov 18 15:43:47 CST 2009 (Rice, Celestine) (Entered: 11/18/2009)

11/30/2009

68 

MOTION for Leave to File Overlength Brief by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Hochschild, Adam)(per atty, cert. of service date should read 11/30/09 - Modified on 11/30/2009 (CEL). (Entered: 11/30/2009)

12/01/2009

69 

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 68 MOTION for Leave to File Overlength Brief by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. ; ORDERED : GRANTED. Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 12/1/09. (CEL)(cc: non-ecf atty - Modified on 12/2/2009 (CEL). (Entered: 12/02/2009)

12/02/2009

  

ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Wed Dec 2 10:11:36 CST 2009 (Lippold, Carrie) (Entered: 12/02/2009)

12/04/2009

70 

MOTION to Dismiss Case by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Kuhlman, Richard) (Entered: 12/04/2009)

12/04/2009

71 

MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 70 MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation. (Kuhlman, Richard) (Entered: 12/04/2009)

12/04/2009

72 

DECLARATION filed by Defendants Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Stifel Financial Corporation re 71 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 70 MOTION to Dismiss Case. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Kuhlman, Richard) (Entered: 12/04/2009)

12/08/2009

73 

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 70 MOTION to Dismiss Case by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 12/08/2009)

12/10/2009

74 

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 73 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 70 MOTION to Dismiss Case by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Flannery, Michael) filed by Joseph A. Merrick ; ORDERED EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL JANUARY 15, 2010, FOR PLAINTIFFS TO FILE RESPONSE AND FEBRUARY 15, 2010, FOR DEFENDANTS TO FILE REPLY IS GRANTED, (Response to Court due by 1/15/2010). Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 12/10/09. (copy of docket text order mailed to non-ECF attorney) (TRC) (Entered: 12/11/2009)

01/26/2010

75 

STATUS REPORT and Request for Hearing by Joseph A. Merrick. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6)(Siegel, Norman) (Entered: 01/26/2010)

03/26/2010

76 

MOTION for Attorney Fees by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 03/26/2010)

04/12/2010

77 

NOTICE of Defendants' Counsel's Change of Law Firm: by Defendants Stifel Financial Corporation, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (Hochschild, Adam) (Entered: 04/12/2010)

04/12/2010

78 

RESPONSE in Opposition re 76 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Defendants Stifel Financial Corporation, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Hochschild, Adam) (Entered: 04/12/2010)

04/16/2010

79 

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 76 MOTION for Attorney Fees by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 04/16/2010)

04/19/2010

80 

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 79 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 76 MOTION for Attorney Fees by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) ORDERED: GRANTED, SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 04/19/2010. (CBL) (Entered: 04/19/2010)

04/29/2010

81 

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 76 MOTION for Attorney Fees by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 04/29/2010)

04/30/2010

82 

Docket Text ORDER: Re: 81 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 76 MOTION for Attorney Fees by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) filed by Joseph A. Merrick ; ORDERED GRANTED, SO ORDERED, (Response to Court due by 5/7/2010). Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 4/30/10. (TRC) (Entered: 04/30/2010)

05/07/2010

83 

REPLY to Response to Motion re 76 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Plaintiff Joseph A. Merrick. (Flannery, Michael) (Entered: 05/07/2010)

07/02/2010

84 

OPINION, MEMORANDUM AND ORDER. By consent of Plaintiffs, this matter will be dismissed. Dismissal is based on the Consent Order entered in the Missouri lawsuit and in accordance with the terms set out in the Consent Order in that case. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion for an Award of Attorneys Fees and Costs and Entry of Judgment, [Doc. No. 76], is denied as to the Award of Attorneys Fees and granted as to the request for dismissal of this action. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this matter is dismissed, with prejudice, as provided herein. (See Order for details.) Signed by Honorable Henry E. Autrey on 7/2/2010. (CBL) (Entered: 07/06/2010)

 

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