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US District Court Civil Docket as of 10/26/2006 Retrieved from the court on Thursday, July 12, 2007
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas (Fort Worth)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 4:03-cv-00026
Pierce v. Morris, et al Assigned to: Judge Terry R Means Demand: $0 Cause: 12:22 Securities Fraud
Date Filed: 01/13/2003 Date Terminated: 08/16/2006 Jury Demand: Plaintiff Nature of Suit: 890 Other Statutory Actions Jurisdiction: Federal Question
Plaintiff Jim Pierce and on Behalf of All others Similarly Situated
represented by Debra J Wyman Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins 655 W Broadway Suite 1900 San Diego, CA 92101 619/231-1058 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED John G Emerson, Jr Emerson Poynter 830 Apollo Ln Houston, TX 77058 281/488-8854 Fax: 281/488-8867 FAX Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Brian O'Mara Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins 655 W Broadway Suite 1900 San Diego, CA 92101 619/231-1058 Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Helen J Hodges Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman &
Robbins 655 W Broadway Suite 1900 San Diego, CA 92101 619/231-1058 Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Jason B Stephens Stephens & Anderson 4200 W Vickery Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76107 817/920-9000 Fax: 817/920-9016 FAX Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Kathleen A Herkenhoff Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins 655 W Broadway Suite 1900 San Diego, CA 92101 619/231-1058 Fax: 619/231-7423 Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Scott E Poynter Emerson Poynter The Museum Center 500 President Clinton Ave Suite 305 Little Rock, AR 72201 501/907-2555 Fax: 501/907-2556 FAX Email: [email protected]
Plaintiff
Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California
represented by William S Lerach Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins 655 W Broadway Suite 1900 San Diego, CA 92101 619/231-1058 Fax: 619/231-7423 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Helen J Hodges (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Jason B Stephens (See above for address) TERMINATED: 05/19/2003 John G Emerson, Jr (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Kathleen A Herkenhoff (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Plaintiff
Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund
represented by William S Lerach (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Helen J Hodges (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Jason B Stephens (See above for address) TERMINATED: 05/19/2003 John G Emerson, Jr (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Kathleen A Herkenhoff (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Plaintiff
United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund
represented by William S Lerach (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Helen J Hodges (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jason B Stephens (See above for address) TERMINATED: 05/19/2003 John G Emerson, Jr (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Kathleen A Herkenhoff (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Plaintiff
Mildred Rosenthal TERMINATED: 05/16/2003
represented by William B Federman Federman & Sherwood 10205 N Pennsylvania Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405/235-1560 Fax: 405/239-2112 FAX Email: [email protected] TERMINATED: 06/17/2003 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Consol Plaintiff
Robert Cook represented by John G Emerson, Jr (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Helen J Hodges (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Kathleen A Herkenhoff (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Scott E Poynter (See above for address)
Consol Plaintiff
Gary Lauter represented by Brian O'Mara (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Debra J Wyman (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Helen J Hodges (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Kathleen A Herkenhoff (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Scott E Poynter (See above for address) Thomas E Glynn Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins 655 W Broadway Suite 1900 San Diego, CA 92101 619/231-1058 Email: [email protected]
Consol Plaintiff
Stanley Sved Individually and on behalf of all other similarly situated
represented by William B Federman (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Helen J Hodges (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Kathleen A Herkenhoff (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Consol Plaintiff
Andrew Bennett Individually and on behalf of all other similarly situated
represented by Theodore Carl Anderson, III Kilgore & Kilgore 3109 Carlisle Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75204 214/969-9099 Fax: 214/292-8758 FAX Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Helen J Hodges (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Kathleen A Herkenhoff (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Consol Plaintiff
Richard Ardisson Individually and on behalf of all other similarly situated
represented by John G Emerson, Jr (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Helen J Hodges (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Kathleen A Herkenhoff (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Scott E Poynter (See above for address)
Consol Plaintiff
Howard Hancock Individually and on behalf of all other similarly situated
represented by John G Emerson, Jr (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Helen J Hodges (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Kathleen A Herkenhoff (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Scott E Poynter (See above for address)
Consol Plaintiff
Juan Bernardo Nales represented by John G Emerson, Jr (See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Helen J Hodges (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Kathleen A Herkenhoff (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
V.
Defendant
Clifton H Morris, Jr represented by Stephen S Maris Hunton & Williams LLP 1445 Ross Ave Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75202-2799 214/468-3352 Fax: 214/468-3599 FAX Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Joseph C Edwards Hunton & Williams LLP 1445 Ross Ave Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75202-2799 214/468-3320 Fax: 214/468-3599 FAX Email: [email protected] Melissa J Swindle Hunton & Williams LLP 1445 Ross Ave Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75202-2799 214/468-3385 Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen M Dollar Fulbright & Jaworski 2200 Ross Ave Suite 2800 Dallas, TX 75201-2784 214/855-8000
Fax: 214/855-8200 Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
Daniel E Berce represented by Stephen S Maris (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Joseph C Edwards (See above for address) Melissa J Swindle (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen M Dollar (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
Michael R Barrington represented by Stephen S Maris (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Joseph C Edwards (See above for address) Melissa J Swindle (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen M Dollar (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
Americredit Corp represented by Stephen S Maris (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Joseph C Edwards (See above for address)
Melissa J Swindle (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen M Dollar (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP represented by George M Kryder Vinson & Elkins Trammel Crow Center 2001 Ross Ave Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75201-2975 214/220-7700 Fax: 214/999-7719 FAX Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED John C Wander Vinson & Elkins 2001 Ross Avenue Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75201 214/220-7878 Fax: 214/999-7878 FAX Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Todd A Murray Carrington Coleman Sloman & Blumenthal 901 Main St Suite 5500 Dallas, TX 75202 214/855-3107 Email: [email protected]
Defendant
Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co represented by Edward S Koppman Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld 1700 Pacific Ave Suite 4100 Dallas, TX 75201-4618 214/969-2846 Fax: 214/969-4343 FAX
Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Edwin T Aradi Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld 1700 Pacific Ave Suite 4100 Dallas, TX 75201-4618 214/969-2796 Fax: 214/969-4343 FAX Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Joseph P Esposito Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld 1333 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington, DC 20036 202/887-4428 Martin B McNamara Gibson Dunn & Crutcher - Dallas 2100 McKinney Ave Suite 1100 Dallas, TX 75201 214/698-3147 Fax: 214/571-2938 FAX Email: [email protected] TERMINATED: 04/08/2004
Defendant
Kenneth R Jones, Jr represented by Stephen S Maris (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Joseph C Edwards (See above for address) Melissa J Swindle (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen M Dollar (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
Douglas K Higgins represented by Stephen S Maris (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Joseph C Edwards (See above for address) Melissa J Swindle (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen M Dollar (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
James H Greer represented by Stephen S Maris (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Joseph C Edwards (See above for address) Melissa J Swindle (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen M Dollar (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
A R Dike represented by Stephen S Maris (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Joseph C Edwards (See above for address) Stephen M Dollar (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
Michael T Miller represented by Stephen S Maris (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Joseph C Edwards (See above for address) Melissa J Swindle (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen M Dollar (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
Dean R Mackey represented by Melissa J Swindle (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen M Dollar (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen S Maris (See above for address)
Consol Defendant
Edward H Esstman represented by Stephen S Maris (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Melissa J Swindle (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Stephen M Dollar (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
V.
Movant
John W Rutherford represented by John G Emerson, Jr
TERMINATED: 04/16/2003 (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY
Movant
Pam Cook TERMINATED: 04/16/2003
represented by John G Emerson, Jr (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY
Movant
Mike Cook TERMINATED: 04/16/2003
represented by John G Emerson, Jr (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY
Movant
Casie Cook TERMINATED: 04/16/2003
represented by John G Emerson, Jr (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY
Movant
Bill Cook TERMINATED: 04/16/2003
represented by John G Emerson, Jr (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY
Movant
Ardsley Partners LP TERMINATED: 04/29/2003
represented by Barry C Barnett Susman Godfrey - Dallas 901 Main St Suite 5100 Dallas, TX 75202-3775 214/754-1900 Fax: 214/754-1933 FAX Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY
Movant
Muzinich & Co Inc TERMINATED: 04/29/2003
represented by Ira M Press Kirby McInerney & Squire 830 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022 212/371-6600 LEAD ATTORNEY Robert J Hill
Claxton & Hill 3131 McKinney Ave Suite 700 LB 103 Dallas, TX 75204-2471 214/969-9029 Fax: 214/953-0583 FAX Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY
Movant
Adam Capes TERMINATED: 04/29/2003
represented by Robert J Hill (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY
Movant
David nmn Parker TERMINATED: 04/29/2003
represented by William B Chaney Looper Reed & McGraw 1601 Elm St Suite 4100 Dallas, TX 75201 214/954-4135 Fax: 214/953-1332 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY
Movant
George N Crown TERMINATED: 04/29/2003
represented by William B Chaney (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY
Date Filed # Docket Text
01/13/2003 1 COMPLAINT filed; Filing Fee $ 150.00 Receipt # 43246 (42) (geb) (Entered: 01/13/2003)
01/13/2003 1 DEMAND for jury trial by plaintiff Jim Pierce (geb) (Entered: 01/13/2003)
01/22/2003 2 ORDER REQUIRING COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL RULES...if pltf, w/in 10 days of the issuance of this order, file a cert of interested persons in compliance w/ LR 3.1(f) and provide the clerk with an orig/cpy of a completed civil summons form for ea deft whom the pltf desires to be served. ( Signed by Judge Terry R. Means ) Copies to counsel: 1/23/03 Page(s) 1 (wrb) (Entered: 01/23/2003)
01/27/2003 3 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by plaintiff Jim Pierce (2 pg) (dld) (Entered: 01/27/2003)
01/27/2003 5 SUMMONS(ES) issued for defendant Clifton H Morris Jr, defendant Daniel E Berce, defendant Michael R Barrington, defendant Americredit Corp (dld) (Entered: 02/07/2003)
01/29/2003 4 AMENDED Class Action COMPLAINT for Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Violations of Federal Securities Laws by Jim Pierce , amending [1-1] complaint (15+) (pdm) (Entered: 01/31/2003)
03/17/2003 6 MOTION for Appointment of Lead Pltf. and Approval of pltf's Choice of Lead Counsel by John W Rutherford (pdm, ) (Entered: 03/19/2003)
03/17/2003 7 Memorandum in Support re 6 MOTION Appointment of Lead Pltf. and Approval of pltf's Choice of Lead Counsel filed by John W Rutherford. (pdm, ) (Entered: 03/19/2003)
03/17/2003 8 AFFIDAVIT of John G. Emerson, Jr. re 6 MOTION Appointment of Lead Pltf. and Approval of pltf's Choice of Lead Counsel by John W Rutherford. (pdm, ) (Entered: 03/19/2003)
03/17/2003 9 MOTION to Consolidate Cases, and for Appointment of Lead Counsel and Approval of Its Selection of Counsel by Bill Cook, Casie Cook, Mike Cook, Pam Cook, Robert Cook (pdm, ) (Entered: 03/19/2003)
03/17/2003 10 Memorandum in Support re 9 MOTION to Consolidate Cases MOTION to Consolidate and for Appointment of Lead Counsel and Approval of Its Selection of Counsel filed by Bill Cook, Casie Cook, Mike Cook, Pam Cook, Robert Cook. (pdm, ) (Entered: 03/19/2003)
03/17/2003 11 AFFIDAVIT of Martin D. Chitwood re 9 MOTION to Consolidate Cases and for Appointment of Lead Counsel and Approval of Its Selection of Counsel by Bill Cook, Casie Cook, Mike Cook, Pam Cook, Robert Cook. (pdm, ) (Entered: 03/19/2003)
03/17/2003 12 Unopposed MOTION to Consolidate Cases, MOTION to designate caption for consolidated actions and set initial pleading schedule by Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, Clifton H Morris Jr (pdm, ) (Entered: 03/20/2003)
03/17/2003 13 MOTION to Consolidate Cases, MOTION to be apptd. lead pltf and for approval of lead pltf's selection of lead counsel and liaison counsel by Ardsley Partners LP (pdm, ) (Entered: 03/20/2003)
03/17/2003 14 Memorandum in Support re 13 MOTION to Consolidate Cases MOTION to be apptd. lead pltf and for approval of lead pltf's selection of lead counsel and liaison counsel filed by Ardsley Partners LP. (pdm, ) (Entered: 03/20/2003)
03/17/2003 15 MOTION to Consolidate Cases, MOTION to be apptd. lead pltf and for approval of lead pltf's selection of co-lead counsel by Muzinich & Co Inc, Adam Capes (pdm, ) (Entered: 03/20/2003)
03/17/2003 16 Memorandum in Support re 15 MOTION to Consolidate Cases MOTION to be apptd. lead pltf and for approval of lead pltf's selection of co-lead counsel filed by Muzinich & Co Inc. (pdm, ) (Entered: 03/20/2003)
03/17/2003 17 AFFIDAVIT of Robert J. Hill re 15 MOTION to Consolidate Cases MOTION to
be apptd. lead pltf and for approval of lead pltf's selection of lead counsel and liaison counsel by Adam Capes, Muzinich & Co Inc. (pdm, ) (Entered: 03/20/2003)
03/17/2003 18 MOTION to be apptd. lead pltf and for approval of lead pltf's selection of lead counsel by David nmn Parker, George N Crown (pdm, ) (Entered: 03/20/2003)
03/17/2003 19 Memorandum in Support re 18 MOTION to be apptd. lead pltf and for approval of lead pltf's selection of lead counsel filed by George N Crown, David nmn Parker. (pdm, ) (Entered: 03/20/2003)
03/17/2003 20 AFFIDAVIT of Gregory M. Nespole re 18 MOTION to be apptd. lead pltf and for approval of lead pltf's selection of lead counsel by George N Crown, David nmn Parker. (pdm, ) (Entered: 03/20/2003)
03/17/2003 21 MOTION to Consolidate Related Actions for Violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and, MOTION to Preserve Relevant Evidence by Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund (tee) (Entered: 03/21/2003)
03/17/2003 22 MOTION to Appoint United Brotherhood of Carpenters Trust Fund, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund and Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern Californaia as Lead Plaintiff Pursuant to 21D(a)(3)(B) of the Securities Exahcnge Act of 1934 and to Approve Lead Plaintiff's Choice of Lead Counsel by Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund with Brief in Support. (tee) (Entered: 03/21/2003)
03/17/2003 23 DECLARATION by Jason B. Stephens and Exhibits in Suppport re 22 MOTION to Appoint United Brotherhood of Carpenters Trust Fund, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund and Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California as Lead Plaintiff Pursuant to 21D(a)(3)(B) of the Securities Exahcnge Act of 1934 and to Approve Lead Plaintiff's Choice of Lead Counsel. (tee) (Entered: 03/21/2003)
03/17/2003 24 AFFIDAVIT of Darren J Check in support of 13 MOTION to Consolidate Cases MOTION to be apptd. lead pltf and for approval of lead pltf's selection of lead counsel and liaison counsel by Ardsley Partners LP. (dws ) (Entered: 03/24/2003)
04/03/2003 25 NOTICE by John W Rutherford OF WITHDRAWAL OF 6 MOTION TO APPOINT LEAD PLAINTIFF AND APPROVE LEAD PLAINTIFF'S SELECTION OF LEAD COUNSEL (wrb, ) (Entered: 04/04/2003)
04/03/2003 26 Unopposed MOTION to Administratively COnsolidate Actions, Designate Caption for Consolidated Actions, and Set Initial Pleading Schedule (wrb, ) (Entered: 04/04/2003)
04/07/2003 27 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL by Bill Cook, Casie Cook, Mike Cook, Pam Cook, Robert Cook OF 9 MOTION to Consolidate Cases MOTION to Consolidate and for Appointment of Lead Counsel and Approval of Its Selection of Counsel (wrb, ) (Entered: 04/08/2003)
04/09/2003 28 Application and Order for appearance pro hac vice by Ira M Press for Muzinich & Co Inc (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 04/09/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 04/09/2003)
04/11/2003 29 Unopposed MOTION to Appoint Lead Plaintiff and Approve Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead and Liaison Counsel by Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund (wrb, ) (Entered: 04/14/2003)
04/16/2003 30 ORDER granting [9-1]12[13-1][15-1][21-1]26 Motion to Consolidate 4:03cv26, 4:03cv48, 4:03cv52, 4:03cv59, 4:03cv66, 4:03cv71, 4:03cv72, 4:03cv73, 4:03cv83, 4:03cv84, 4:03cv94, 4:03cv96, 4:03cv113, 4:03cv115, 4:03cv141, 4:03cv172, 4:03cv179 & 4:03cv188; all cases except 4:03cv26 are Administratively Closed; pending motions in above listed cases, except 4:03cv26, are automatically terminated and will not be considered; parties may seek leave of court to refile a terminated motion; previously-ordered scheduling conferences are all vacated; the court will appoint lead counsel for plaintiffs and will appoint a member or members of the class as lead plaintiff; a consolidated complaint must be filed 60 days after appointment of lead plaintiff and shall be treated as if it were the original complaint; defendants must move, answer or otherwise plead to the consolidated complaint within 45 days after service; if defendants file a motion to dismiss consolidated complaint, plaintiffs' response must be filed within 45 days after the filing of motion; plaintiff shall have 30 days after all defendants answer to move fo class certification; defendants deadline to respond to motion for class certification will be 60 days after filing of motion in order to allow defendants to seek discovery concerning class certification issues; plaintiff s have 45 days after service of defendants' opposition in which to file a reply; see order re: every pleading or paper filed shall bear the caption, and re: stay; See order for specifics; (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 4/16/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 04/17/2003)
04/18/2003 31 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Motion of Adam Capes, Muzinich & Co Inc re 15 MOTION to Consolidate Cases MOTION to be apptd. lead pltf and for approval of lead pltf's selection of lead counsel and liaison counsel (wrb, ) (Entered: 04/21/2003)
04/21/2003 32 ORDER finding as moot 6 Motion for appointment of lead plaintiff and approval of lead platinfif's choice of lead counselfor appointment as lead pltf pursuant to 21D(a)(3)(B) of the Securities Act of 1934 and for Approval of its selection of counsel, finding as moot 9 Motion for appointment of lead plaintiff and approval of lead platinfif's choice of lead counselfor appointment as lead pltf pursuant to 21D(a)(3)(B) of the Securities Act of 1934 and for Approval of its selection of counsel (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 04/21/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 04/22/2003)
04/22/2003 33 MOTION for Leave to Refile Unopposed Motion to Administratively Consolidate Actions, Designate Caption for Consolidated Actions and Set Initial Pleading Schedule by Mildred Rosenthal (wrb, ) (Entered: 04/24/2003)
04/29/2003 34 ORDER OF LEAVE TO REFILE granting 33 Motion for Leave to File -pltf shall file motion w/in 10 days of the date of this order (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 04/29/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 05/02/2003)
04/29/2003 35 ORDER finding as moot 13 Motion, 15 Motion,18 Motion (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 04/29/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 05/02/2003)
04/29/2003 36 ORDER finding as moot 13 Motion, 15 Motion,18 Motion (Signed by Judge Terry
R Means on 04/29/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 05/02/2003)
04/30/2003 37 ORDER finding as moot 22 Motion to appoint (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 04/30/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 05/02/2003)
05/16/2003 38 Amended ORDER to Consolidate 4:03cv26, 4:03cv48, 4:03cv52, 4:03cv59, 4:03cv66, 4:03cv71, 4:03cv72, 4:03cv73, 4:03cv83, 4:03cv84, 4:03cv94, 4:03cv96, 4:03cv113, 4:03cv115, 4:03cv172, 4:03cv179 & 4:03cv188; See order for instructions on style of case on future pleadings; Since original consolidation order parties have notified court that case no. 4:03cv141-Y is a shareholders derivative suit and should not have been consolidated...this order amends Court=s April 16 order of consolidation by unconsolidating case #4-03-cv-141-Y from other suits; all cases except 4:03cv26 are Administratively Closed; pending motions in above listed cases, except 4:03cv26, are automatically terminated and will not be considered; parties may seek leave of court to refile a terminated motion; previously-ordered scheduling conferences are all vacated; the court will appoint lead counsel for plaintiffs and will appoint a member or members of the class as lead plaintiff; a consolidated complaint must be filed 60 days after appointment of lead plaintiff and shall be treated as if it were the original complaint; defendants must move, answer or otherwise plead to the consolidated complaint within 45 days after service; if defendants file a motion to dismiss consolidated complaint, plaintiffs' response must be filed within 45 days after the filing of motion; plaintiff shall have 30 days after all defendants answer to move fo class certification; defendants deadline to respond to motion for class certification will be 60 days after filing of motion in order to allow defendants to seek discovery concerning class certification issues; plaintiff s have 45 days after service of defendants' opposition in which to file a reply; see order re: every pleading or paper filed shall bear the caption, and re: stay; See order for specifics; (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 05/16/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 05/19/2003)
05/19/2003 39 ORDER granting 29 Unopposed Motion to Appoint Lead Plaintiff and Approving Lead Plaintiff's Selection of Lead and Liaison Counsel....Class members United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund, Global Undervalued Securities Masterfund, and Carpenters' Pension Trust Fund for Southern California are appointed Lead Plaintiff; further ordered that the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund, Global Undervalued Securities Masterfund, and Carpenters' Pension Trust Fund for Southern California's selection of Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach LLP as lead counsel is approved; further ordered that the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund, Global Undervalued Securities Masterfund, and Carpenters' Pension Trust Fund for Southern California's selection of Emerson Poynter LLP as Liaison Counsel is approved. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 05/19/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 05/19/2003)
06/17/2003 40 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Federman & Sherwood and William B Federman as Counsel of Record by Jim Pierce, Mildred Rosenthal (wrb, ) (Entered: 06/18/2003)
06/25/2003 41 Stipulation and ORDER continuing time to file Consolidated Complaint...to 8/5/03; consolidated complaint to be treated as if it were original complaint, superseding all complaints filed in any of actions consolidated hereunder or in any related cases; defts. shall not be required to respond to individual complaints in consolidated actions....defts. shall move/answer/otherwise plead to consol. complaint w/in 45 days after svc....if defts. file/serve motion to dismiss the consol. complaint, pltfs.
response shall be filed w/in 45 days after filing of such motion; defts. shall have 20 days thereafter to file reply to pltf's response. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 6/25/03) (pdm, ) (Entered: 06/26/2003)
06/26/2003 42 Application and ORDER for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Thomas E. Glynn for Gary Lauter... (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 6/26/03) (pdm, ) (Entered: 06/26/2003)
07/03/2003 43 NOTICE OF ENTRY OF ORDER by Jim Pierce, Mildred Rosenthal (wrb, ) (Entered: 07/08/2003)
07/18/2003 44 Plaintiffs' Ex Parte MOTION for Permission to File Plaintiffs' Motion to Prevent Defendants' Interference with Plaintiff's Investigation of Their Claims Under Seal (wrb, ) (Entered: 07/21/2003)
07/21/2003 45 Order Unfiling due to the following deficiency: Application and Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Debra Wyman before being placed on docket. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 07/21/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 07/21/2003)
07/30/2003 46 SEALED ORDER granting 44 ExParte Motion to Seal Document (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 7/30/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 07/30/2003)
07/30/2003 47 SEALED MOTION to Prevent Defendants' Interference with Plaintiffs' Investigation of Their Claims by Gary Lauter, Mildred Rosenthal (dld, ) (Entered: 07/30/2003)
07/30/2003 48 SEALED DECLARATION of Jason B Stephens in Support of Plaintiff's Motion to PreventDefendants' Interference with Plaintiff's Investigation of Their Claims Under Seal filed by Gary Lauter, Jim Pierce, Mildred Rosenthal (dld, ) (Entered: 07/30/2003)
08/04/2003 49 AGREED MOTION to File Plaintiff's Consolidated Class Complaint Under Seal by Americredit Corp, Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, Clifton H Morris Jr (wrb, ) (Entered: 08/06/2003)
08/06/2003 50 MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal Defts' Response to Motion Prevent Defts' Interference with Pltfs' Investigation of Their Claims & Cross-Motion for Return of Documents and Order Prohibiting Disclousure & Use and Brief in Support by Americredit Corp, Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, Clifton H Morris Jr (pdm, ) (Entered: 08/06/2003)
08/06/2003 51 ORDER granting 50 Motion for Leave to File Under Seal "Defts' Response to Motion to Prevent Defts' Interference w/Pltf's Investigation of their Claims and Cross Motion for Return of Documents and Order Prohibiting Disclosure & Use and Breif in Support" (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 8/6/03) (pdm, ) Modified on 8/6/2003 (pdm, ). (Entered: 08/06/2003)
08/07/2003 53 ORDER granting 49 Motion to Seal Document Pltf's Consolidated Class Complaint. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 08/07/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 08/11/2003)
08/11/2003 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail received back from addressee John G Emerson. (Order of Jul 30) (wrb, ) (Entered: 08/12/2003)
08/11/2003 54 SEALED...CONSOLIDATED COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS against PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Douglas K Higgins, James H Greer, A R Dike, Michael T Miller, Americredit Corp, Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, Edward H Esstman, Clifton H Morris Jr, filed by Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund.(dld, ) (Entered: 08/12/2003)
08/11/2003 55 Summons Issued as to A R Dike, Edward H Esstman, Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. (dld, ) (Entered: 08/12/2003)
08/14/2003 56 STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER CONCERNING RESPONSE DEADLINE by Americredit Corp, Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, A R Dike, Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr, Jim Pierce, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund. (wrb, ) (Entered: 08/15/2003)
08/15/2003 58 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in support of plaintiffs' motion to prevent Defts' interference with Plaintiffs' investigation of their claims and Opposition to Defendants' cross-motion for return of documents and order prohibiting disclosure and use Under Seal by Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, Jim Pierce, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund (dld, ) (Entered: 08/20/2003)
08/19/2003 57 ORDER REGARDING DEADLINE FOR CERTAIN DEFENDANTS TO FILE ANSWER OR OTHERWISE RESPOND:, Answer due from Americredit Corp on 9/19/2003; Michael R Barrington on 9/19/2003; Daniel E Berce on 9/19/2003; A R Dike on 9/19/2003; Edward H Esstman on 9/19/2003; James H Greer on 9/19/2003; Douglas K Higgins on 9/19/2003; Kenneth R Jones Jr on 9/19/2003; Michael T Miller on 9/19/2003; Clifton H Morris Jr on 9/19/2003. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 08/19/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 08/20/2003)
08/22/2003 59 ORDER granting 58 Motion for Leave to File Pltfs' Reply in Support of Their Motion to prevent Defts' Interference w/pltf's investigation of their claims & Opposition to Defts' Cross-Motion for Return of Documents & Order Prohibiting Disclosure and use UNDER SEAL... (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 8/22/03) (pdm, ) (Entered: 08/25/2003)
09/05/2003 61 Unopposed MOTION to File Under Seal Defts' Reply in Support of Cross Motion for Return of Documents & Order Prohibiting Disclosure & Use by Americredit Corp, Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, Edward H Esstman, Clifton H Morris Jrwith Brief in Support. (pdm, ) (Entered: 09/09/2003)
09/09/2003 62 JOINT STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER CONCERNING RESPONSE DEADLINE by Americredit Corp, Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, A R Dike, Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr, Jim Pierce, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension
Fund. (wrb, ) (Entered: 09/10/2003)
09/15/2003 63 ORDER granting 61 Motion to File Under Seal Defts' Reply in Support of Cross Motion for Return of Documents & Order Prohibiting Disclosure & Use (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 9/15/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 09/15/2003)
09/15/2003 64 SEALED REPLY in support to re [47] MOTION for return of documents and order prohibiting disclosure and use filed by Americredit Corp, Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, A R Dike, Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. (dld, ) (Entered: 09/15/2003)
09/15/2003 65 ORDER CONCERNING RESPONSE....PricewaterhouseCoopers has until Oct 20 2003 to answer or otherwise move with respect to the Consolidated Complaint; if PricewaterhouseCoopers files and serves a motion to dismiss, Pltfs will have until Dec 4, 2003 to file a response; PricewaterhouseCoopers to have until Dec 24 2003 to file reply. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 09/15/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 09/16/2003)
09/15/2003 66 MOTION for leave to exceed page limit re: Memorandum of Law in support of their Motion to Dismiss the Consolidated Class Action Complaint by Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, A R Dike, Edward H Esstman, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Clifton H Morris Jr (dld, ) (Entered: 09/16/2003)
09/15/2003 67 MOTION for leave to exceed page limit re: Memorandum of Law in support of it sMotion to Dismiss the Consolidated Class Action by Americredit Corp (dld, ) (Entered: 09/16/2003)
09/15/2003 68 MOTION to Seal Defendants' Motions to Dismiss Consolidated Class Action Complaint and Memorandum of Law in support thereof by Defendants' Americredit Corp, Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, A R Dike, Edward H Esstman, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr (dld, ) (Entered: 09/16/2003)
09/17/2003 69 STIPULATION Regarding Response Deadline of Defendant Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co, Inc. (wrb, ) (Entered: 09/18/2003)
09/18/2003 70 ORDER granting 68 Defendant's Unopposed Motion to File Under Seal Defendants' Motions to Dismiss Consolidated Class Action Complaint and Memorandum of Law in Support Thereof (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 09/18/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
09/18/2003 71 ORDER granting 67 Motion for leave to exceed page limit (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 09/18/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
09/18/2003 72 ORDER granting 66 Motion for leave to exceed page limit (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 09/18/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
09/18/2003 80 ORDER: Deft Friedman, Billings, Ramsey * Co Inc shall have until Oct 20 2003 to file and serve an answer; if serve a motion to dismiss, ptlf's response shall be filed and served by Dec 19 2003; deft to have until Jan 28 2004 to file a reply to Pltf's response. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 09/18/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 09/22/2003)
09/18/2003 Answer due from Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co on 10/20/2003. (wrb, ) (Entered: 09/22/2003)
09/19/2003 73 SEALED MOTION to Dismiss by Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, A R Dike, Edward H Esstman, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr (dld, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
09/19/2003 74 SEALED Memorandum in Support re [73] MOTION to Dismiss filed by Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, A R Dike, Edward H Esstman, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr. (dld, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
09/19/2003 75 SEALED Appendix in Support re [73] MOTION to Dismiss filed by Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, A R Dike, Edward H Esstman, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr. (dld, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
09/19/2003 76 SEALED MOTION to Dismiss Consolidated Complaint by Americredit Corp (dld, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
09/19/2003 77 SEALED Memorandum in Support re [76] MOTION to Dismiss filed by Americredit Corp. (dld, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
09/19/2003 78 SEALED Appendix (Vol 1) in Support re [76] MOTION to Dismiss filed by Americredit Corp. (dld, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
09/19/2003 79 SEALED Appendix (Vol 2) in Support re [76] MOTION to Dismiss filed by Americredit Corp. (dld, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
10/06/2003 81 Application and Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Thomas E Glynn for Gary Lauter (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 10/06/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 10/07/2003)
10/06/2003 82 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on PriceWaterhouse Coopers LLP on 8/19/03 by personally delivering copies; Server: Bobby Ali w/ Nationwide Lewgal Services. (dld, ) (Entered: 10/07/2003)
10/06/2003 83 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons & Complaint served on Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co Inc by personally delivering the copies on August 25, 2003; Server: Chad Haltom w. 1st Nationwide Legal Services. (dld, ) (Entered: 10/07/2003)
10/06/2003 84 NOTICE of Change of Facsimile Number by Theodore Carl Anderson III. New fax no. is: 214-292-8758 (pldg faxed to Dallas) (wrb, ) (Entered: 10/07/2003)
10/15/2003 85 Application and Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Debra J Wyman for Gary Lauter (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 10/15/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 10/16/2003)
10/16/2003 86 STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING RESPONSE DEADLINE OF DEFENDANT PRICEWATERHOUSECOPPERS LLP. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 10/16/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 10/17/2003)
10/20/2003 87 Unopposed MOTION to Seal Motion to Dismiss, Brief in Support & Appendix by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (pdm, ) (Entered: 10/22/2003)
10/20/2003 89 MOTION to Dismiss Class Action Complaint with Prejudice by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co (wrb, ) (Entered: 10/22/2003)
10/20/2003 91 Memorandum in Support re 89 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co. (wrb, ) (Entered: 10/22/2003)
10/22/2003 88 ORDER granting 87 Motion to Seal Motion to Dismiss, Brief in Support & Appendix (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 10/22/03) (pdm, ) (Entered: 10/22/2003)
10/29/2003 94 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion to File Under Seal Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss Consolidate Complaint by Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, Jim Pierce, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund (wrb, ) (Entered: 10/30/2003)
10/29/2003 95 Plaintiffs' Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limit by Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, Jim Pierce, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund (wrb, ) (Entered: 10/30/2003)
10/31/2003 96 ORDER granting 94 Motion to File Under Seal Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motions to Dismiss Consolidated Complaint (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 10/31/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 11/03/2003)
10/31/2003 97 ORDER granting 95 Unopposed Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 10/31/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 11/03/2003)
11/03/2003 99 Application and Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Brian O'Mara for Gary Lauter (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 11/3/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 11/04/2003)
11/03/2003 100 Plaintiff's NOTICE of Designation of Local Counsel by Jason B Stephens on behalf of Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, Jim Pierce, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund (wrb, ) (Entered: 11/05/2003)
11/12/2003 101 [unfiled per order of Nov 17 2003] MOTION to Intervene to Unseal Documents Filed with Court and Brief in Support by Mildred Rosenthal (wrb, ) Modified on 11/19/2003 (wrb, ). (Entered: 11/13/2003)
11/17/2003 102 Order Unfiling 101 MOTION to Intervene filed by Mildred Rosenthal due to the following deficiency: no proposed order. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 11/17/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 11/19/2003)
11/21/2003 103 Defendants' Unopposed MOTION to File Under Seal Defendants' Reply Briefs in Support of Motions to Dismiss Consolidated Class Action Complaint by Americredit Corp, Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, A R Dike, Edward H Esstman, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr (wrb, ) (Entered: 11/26/2003)
11/25/2003 107 MOTION to Intervene to Unseal Documents Filed with Court by Mildred Rosenthal with Brief in Support. (pdm, ) (Entered: 12/01/2003)
11/25/2003 108 Appendix in Support re 107 MOTION to Intervene filed by Mildred Rosenthal. (pdm, ) (Entered: 12/01/2003)
11/26/2003 104 ORDER granting 103 Motion to Seal Defts' Reply Briefs in Support of Motions to
Dismiss Consolidated Class Action Complaint.. (Signed by Judge Charles Bleil on 11/26/03) (pdm, ) (Entered: 11/26/2003)
11/26/2003 105 SEALED Individual Defts' REPLY (Brief) to Response to Motion re [73] MOTION to Dismiss filed by Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, A R Dike, Edward H Esstman, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Clifton H Morris Jr. (pdm, ) (Entered: 11/26/2003)
11/26/2003 106 Sealed REPLY (Brief) to Response to Motion re [76] MOTION to Dismiss filed by Americredit Corp. (pdm, ) (Entered: 11/26/2003)
12/08/2003 109 ORDER OF REFERENCE; REFERRING MOTION to Judge Magistrate Judge Bleil: [47] Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Gary Lauter, Mildred Rosenthal (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 12/8/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 12/09/2003)
12/12/2003 110 ORDER denying [47] Motion to Prevent Deft's Interference w/Pltf's intestigation of their Claims, granting [52] Cross Motion for Return of Documents & Order Prohibiting Disclosure & Use...Pltfs. shall immediately return to AmeriCredit, by and thru its counsel, all copies of documents provided to Pltfs. by Benjamin Clark; all other requested relief denied (Signed by Judge Charles Bleil on 12/11/03) (pdm, ) (Entered: 12/12/2003)
12/17/2003 111 Plaintiffs' Unopposed MOTION to File Under Seal Plaintiffs' Oppositions To Defendants' Motions to Dismiss Consolidated Complaint (wrb, ) (Entered: 12/18/2003)
12/18/2003 112 RESPONSE to Motion re 107 MOTION to Intervene... & Brief in Support filed by Americredit Corp. (pdm, ) (Entered: 12/19/2003)
12/22/2003 113 ORDER granting 111 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion to File Under Seal Plaintiffs' Oppositions to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss Consolidated Complaint (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 12/22/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 12/22/2003)
12/22/2003 114 Sealed Document. (dld, ) (Entered: 12/23/2003)
12/22/2003 115 Sealed Document. (dld, ) (Entered: 12/23/2003)
12/30/2003 116 OBJECTIONS to 110 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Americredit Corp, Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, A R Dike, Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. (dld, ) (Entered: 12/30/2003)
01/05/2004 117 REPLY to Response to Motion re 107 MOTION to Intervene filed by Mildred Rosenthal. (wrb, ) (Entered: 01/05/2004)
01/20/2004 118 ORDER OF REFERENCE: REFERRING MOTION to Judge Magistrate Judge Charles Bleil: 107 Motion to Intervene filed by Mildred Rosenthal (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 1/20/04) (wrb, ) (Entered: 01/21/2004)
01/20/2004 119 Plaintiff's RESPONSE to 116 Defendants' Objections to Magistrate's Order (wrb, ) (Entered: 01/22/2004)
01/23/2004 120 AMENDED DELCARATION of Service RE: Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants'
OPbjections to Magistrate Order; On 1/20/04, Declarant, Lisa Insunza, deposited in US mailbox at San Diego, California in a sealed envelope with postage thereon to parties listed on attachment. (dld, ) (Entered: 01/27/2004)
01/28/2004 121 Defendant Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co, Inc's Unopposed Motion to File Under Seal Reply Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss Class Action Complaint with Prejudice (wrb, ) (Entered: 01/29/2004)
01/28/2004 122 MOTION to File Under Seal Reply in Support of Defendant PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLPs' Motion to Dismiss by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (wrb, ) (Entered: 01/29/2004)
01/28/2004 123 Appendix in Support re 122 MOTION to Seal Document filed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. (wrb, ) (Entered: 01/29/2004)
02/02/2004 124 ORDER granting 121 Unopposed Motion to Seal Reply Brief in Support of Motion To Dismiss Class Action Complaint w/Prejudice (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 2/2/04) (pdm, ) (Entered: 02/03/2004)
02/02/2004 126 ORDER granting 122 Unopposed Motion to Seal Reply in Support of Deft. PriceWaterHouse Coopers Motion to Dismiss (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 2/2/04) (pdm, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 2/3/2004 (pdm, ). (Entered: 02/03/2004)
02/03/2004 128 Reply Brief In Support of 116 Objections to Magistrate's Order filed by Americredit Corp, Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, A R Dike, Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. (wrb, ) (Entered: 02/04/2004)
02/24/2004 129 Application and Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Scott E Poynter for Howard Hancock; Gary Lauter; Jim Pierce; Richard Ardisson and Robert Cook (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 2/24/04) (wrb, ) (Entered: 02/24/2004)
03/25/2004 130 ORDER OVERRULING DEFENDANTS' OBJECTIONS TO THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE'S DECEMBER 11, 2003 ORDER (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 3/25/04) (wrb, ) (Entered: 03/25/2004)
03/26/2004 131 ORDER denying 107 Motion to Intervene Unseal Documents Filed with the Court (Signed by Judge Charles Bleil on 3/26/2004) (dld, ) (Entered: 03/29/2004)
03/31/2004 132 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE...the parties to show cause no later than 4:30 p.m. on 4/16/2004, why this case should not be consolidated with 4:03cv734.. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 3/31/2004) (dld, ) (Entered: 04/01/2004)
04/01/2004 133 ORDER denying [73] Motion to Dismiss, denying [76] Motion to Dismiss, denying 89 Motion to Dismiss (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 04/01/04) (wrb, ) (Entered: 04/01/2004)
04/02/2004 134 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw and Substitute Counsel. Added attorney Edward S Koppman for Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co. Motion Filed, MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co (wrb, ) (Entered: 04/05/2004)
04/08/2004 135 ORDER granting 134 Motion to Substitute Attorney., granting 134 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Added attorney Edward S Koppman for Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co. Attorney Martin Burr McNamara, C. Glen Morris and Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP terminated. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 4/8/04) (wrb, ) (Entered: 04/08/2004)
04/16/2004 136 Defts' Submission Regarding Order re 132 Order to Show Cause filed by Americredit Corp, Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, A R Dike, Edward H Esstman, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr. (pdm, ) (Entered: 04/16/2004)
04/16/2004 137 Statement by Lead Plaintiff's in RESPONSE to 132 Order to Show Cause filed by Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, Jim Pierce, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund. (wrb, ) (Entered: 04/19/2004)
04/23/2004 138 Lead Plaintiffs' REPLY to Plaintiff Jeffrey Lewis' 137 Response to Order filed by Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, Jim Pierce, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund. (wrb, ) (Entered: 04/26/2004)
04/27/2004 139 ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION...4:03-cv-26-Y and 4:03-cv-734 Y should be consolidated; 4:03-cv-734-Y is hereby administratively closed; clerk to note closing on docket. DDL for filing amended consolidated complaint due Jun 1 2004 4:30pm; further ordered defts file an answer nlt 20 days after it is filed. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 4/27/04) (wrb, ) (Entered: 04/28/2004)
05/06/2004 140 NOTICE of Change of Firm Affiliation by Thomas E Glynn, William S Lerach, Brian O'Mara, Debra J Wyman. New address is: Lerach Coughlin Stoia & Robbins LLP, 401 B Street, Ste 1700, San Diego, CA 92101, 619/231-1058. (dld, ) (Entered: 05/06/2004)
06/01/2004 141 First AMENDED Consolidated COMPLAINT for Violations of the Federal Securities Laws against Dean R Mackey, Americredit Corp, Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, A R Dike, Edward H Esstman, Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP , filed by Richard Ardisson, Andrew Bennett, Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Robert Cook, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, Howard Hancock, Gary Lauter, Jim Pierce, Stanley Sved, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund.(wrb, ) (Entered: 06/03/2004)
06/08/2004 142 Summons Issued as to Dean R Mackey re 6/1/04 Amd. Complaint. (pdm, ) (Entered: 06/09/2004)
06/14/2004 143 STIPULATION And (Proposed) Order Regarding Defendants' Deadline to Respond to Plaintiffs' First Amended COnsolidated Complaint for Violations of the Federal Securities Laws by Americredit Corp, Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, A R Dike, Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Gary Lauter, Dean R Mackey, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr, Jim Pierce, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund. (wrb, ) (Entered: 06/15/2004)
06/16/2004 144 Amended STIPULATION Regarding Defts' deadline to respond to plaintiffs' first amended consolidated complaint for violations of the Fed Securities Laws by Americredit Corp, Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, A R Dike, Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, James H Greer, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Gary Lauter, Dean R Mackey, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr, Jim Pierce, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Mildred Rosenthal, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund. (dld, ) (Entered: 06/16/2004)
06/16/2004 145 STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING DEFENDANTS' DEADLINE TO RESPONS TO PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED CONSOLIDATED COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 6/16/04) (wrb, ) (Entered: 06/17/2004)
06/17/2004 146 NOTICE OF CHANGE IN FIRM NAME AND ADDRESS by plaintiffs Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, Gary Lauter, Jim Pierce, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund to Murray, Frank & Sailer LLP (dld, ) (Entered: 06/18/2004)
06/18/2004 147 Amended Stipulation and ORDER Regarding Defts' Deadline to Respond to Pltfs' First Amd. Consolidated Complaint for Violations of Federal Securities Laws...Defts. have to 7/12/04 to file, serve answer...to First Amd. Consol Cmp.; If defts. file motion to dismiss or other motion directed to complaint, pltfs' response shall be filed by 8/23/04; defts. shall have until 9/13/04 to file reply to pltfs' response (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 6/18/04) (pdm, ) (Entered: 06/18/2004)
06/24/2004 148 WAIVER OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Dean R Mackey. Waiver sent on 6/21/2004, answer due 8/20/2004. (wrb, ) (Entered: 06/25/2004)
07/09/2004 149 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to exceed page limit by Americredit Corp, Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, A R Dike, Edward H Esstman, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Dean R Mackey, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr (wrb, ) (Entered: 07/12/2004)
07/12/2004 150 Second MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co (wrb, ) (Entered: 07/13/2004)
07/12/2004 151 Brief in Support of its 150 Second MOTION to Dismiss filed by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co. (wrb, ) (Entered: 07/13/2004)
07/12/2004 152 Appendix Accompanying its Second 150 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co. (wrb, ) (Entered: 07/13/2004)
07/12/2004 153 Individual Defendants' MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Consolidated Complaint by Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, A R Dike, Edward H Esstman, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Dean R Mackey, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr (wrb, ) (Entered: 07/13/2004)
07/12/2004 154 Individual Defendants' Memorandum in Support re 153 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint with Prejudice filed by Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, A R Dike, Edward H Esstman, James H Greer,
Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Dean R Mackey, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr. (wrb, ) (Entered: 07/13/2004)
07/12/2004 155 Appendix in Support re 154 Response in Support of Motion, filed by Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, A R Dike, Edward H Esstman, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Dean R Mackey, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr. (wrb, ) (Entered: 07/13/2004)
07/12/2004 156 MOTION to Dismiss With Prejudice Plaintiff's First Amended Consolidated Complaint by Americredit Corp (wrb, ) (Entered: 07/13/2004)
07/12/2004 157 Memorandum of Law in Support of 156 MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice Plaintiffs' First Amended Consolidated Complaint filed by Americredit Corp. (wrb, ) (Entered: 07/13/2004)
07/12/2004 158 Appendix in Support re 157 Response in Support of Motion filed by Americredit Corp. (Vol 1 of 2 - not scanned, too large) (wrb, ) (Entered: 07/13/2004)
07/12/2004 159 Appendix in Support re 157 Response in Support of Motion filed by Americredit Corp. (Vol 2 of 2 - too large to be scanned)(wrb, ) (Entered: 07/13/2004)
07/12/2004 160 Unopposed MOTION to File Under Seal Motion to Dismiss, brief in support, and appendix by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (wrb, ) (Entered: 07/13/2004)
07/13/2004 161 Application and Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Joseph P Esposito for Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 07/13/04) (wrb, ) (Entered: 07/14/2004)
07/13/2004 162 ORDER granting 149 Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 7/13/04) (wrb, ) (Entered: 07/14/2004)
07/14/2004 163 ORDER granting 160 Motion to Seal Pricewaterhouse's Motion to Dismiss, Brief and Appendix... (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 7/14/04) (pdm, ) (Entered: 07/14/2004)
07/14/2004 164 SEALED Motion to Dismiss First Amended Consolidated Complaint (pdm, ) (Entered: 07/14/2004)
07/14/2004 165 SEALED Brief in Support of Deft. Pricewaterhouse's Motion to Dismiss First Amd. Consolidated Complaint (pdm, ) (Entered: 07/14/2004)
07/14/2004 166 SEALED Appendix to Brief in Support of Deft. Pricewaterhouse's Mot. to Dismiss First Amd. Consolidated Complaint (pdm, ) (Entered: 07/14/2004)
07/15/2004 167 NOTICE of Change of Address by Scott E Poynter. New address is: Emerson Poynter LLp, 2228 Cottondale Lane, Suite 100, Little Rock, Ark 72202-2037 (dld, ) (Entered: 07/16/2004)
07/26/2004 168 ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION...due to a clerical error, case no 4:03-cv-186-Y was not consolidated with 4:03-cv-26-Y. Every pleading or paper filed in these consolidated actions...shall bear 4:03-cv-26-Y, as a result of this consolidation, case number 4:03-cv-186-Y is administratively closed. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 7/26/04) (wrb, ) (Entered: 07/30/2004)
08/11/2004 169 NOTICE of Change of Firm Name by Americredit Corp, Carpenters Pension Trust
for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, Jim Pierce, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund (wrb, ) (Entered: 08/13/2004)
08/20/2004 170 Plaintiffs' Unopposed MOTION for Leave to exceed page limit by Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, Jim Pierce, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund (wrb, ) (Entered: 08/23/2004)
08/23/2004 171 Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's 156 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Consolidated Complaint filed by Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, Jim Pierce, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund. (wrb, ) (Entered: 08/24/2004)
08/23/2004 172 Memorandum of Law in Oposition to Defendant's Motions to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Consolidated Complaint (wrb, ) Modified on 2/17/2005 (wrb, ). (Entered: 08/24/2004)
08/23/2004 173 Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's 150 Second MOTION to Dismiss the Class Action Complaint for Violations of the Federal Securities Laws filed by Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, Jim Pierce, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund. (wrb, ) (Entered: 08/24/2004)
08/23/2004 174 Declaration of Debra J Wyman in support of Plaintiff's 173 Response in Opposition,, 171 Response in Opposition, by Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, Jim Pierce, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund. (wrb, ) (Entered: 08/24/2004)
08/23/2004 175 ORDER granting 170 Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 08/23/04) (wrb, ) (Entered: 08/24/2004)
09/07/2004 176 NOTICE of Change of Address by Thomas E Bilek with Hoeffner & Bilek LLP. New address is: Thomas E Bilek 02313525, Kellie Cox Bilek 00786286, 1000 Louisiana St, Suite 1302, Houston, TX, 77002, 713/ 227-7720(dld, ) Modified on 9/8/2004 (dld, ). (Entered: 09/08/2004)
09/13/2004 177 MOTION to File Under Seal Reply Brief in support of Defendant PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Motion to Dismiss First Amended Consolidated Complaint by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (dld, ) (Entered: 09/14/2004)
09/13/2004 178 REPLY BRIEF in support of 156 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Americredit Corp. (dld, ) (Entered: 09/14/2004)
09/13/2004 179 REPLY in support of 153 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Michael R Barrington, Daniel E Berce, A R Dike, Edward H Esstman, James H Greer, Douglas K Higgins, Kenneth R Jones Jr, Dean R Mackey, Michael T Miller, Clifton H Morris Jr. (dld, ) (Entered: 09/14/2004)
09/13/2004 180 ***UNFILED PER ORDER 9/15/04*** OBJECTIONS to and MOTION to Strike 174 Declaration of Debra J Wyman by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co (dld, ) Modified on 9/16/2004 (pdm, ). (Entered: 09/14/2004)
09/13/2004 181 REPLY BRIEF in support of 89 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co. (dld, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 9/16/2004 (dld, ).
(Entered: 09/14/2004)
09/13/2004 184 Unfiled per 9/15/04 Order...BRIEF in Support re 180 OBJECTION and MOTION to Strike 174 Affidavit, filed by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co. (dld, ) (Entered: 09/16/2004)
09/14/2004 182 ORDER granting 177 Motion to Seal Reply Brief in Support of PricewaterhouseCoopers' Mot. to Dismiss First Amd. Consol. Complaint (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 9/14/04) (pdm, ) (Entered: 09/14/2004)
09/14/2004 183 Sealed Document. (pdm, ) (Entered: 09/14/2004)
09/15/2004 185 Order Unfiling 180 MOTION to Strike 174 Affidavit, filed by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co, 184 Brief in Support of Motion filed by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co due to the following deficiency: No cert. of conference (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 9/16/04) (pdm, ) (Entered: 09/16/2004)
09/20/2004 186 OBJECTIONS to and MOTION to Strike the Declaration of Debra J Wyman by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co (dld, ) (Entered: 09/21/2004)
09/20/2004 187 BRIEF in Support re 186 MOTION to Strike filed by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co. (dld, ) (Entered: 09/21/2004)
10/12/2004 188 Plaintiffs' OPPOSITION to Defendant Friedman, Billings, Ramsey * Co, Inc's Objections to and 186 MOTION to Strike the Declaration of Debra J. Wyman filed by Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Jim Pierce, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund. (wrb, ) (Entered: 10/13/2004)
10/27/2004 189 REPLY In Support of Its Objections to and 186 MOTION to Strike the Declaration of Debra J Wyman filed by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co. (wrb, ) (Entered: 10/28/2004)
10/29/2004 190 [vacated by order of Nov 9 2004] ORDER TO SUBMIT JOINT STATUS REPORT AND PROPOSED DISCOVERY PLAN...parties to file the jsrpt w/in 30 days of the date of the filing of this order. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 10/29/04) (wrb, ) Modified on 11/10/2004 (wrb, ). (Entered: 11/01/2004)
11/09/2004 191 ORDER VACATING COURT'S OCTOBER 29 2004 ORDER TO SUBMIT JOINT STATUS REPORT AND PROPOSED DISCOVERY PLAN [doc 190] (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 11/9/04) (wrb, ) (Entered: 11/10/2004)
12/13/2004 192 [unfiled per order of Dec 14 2004] NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel by Scott & Scott LLC, and Kilgore & Kilgore PLLC on behalf of plaintiffs Jim Pierce, Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund (dld, ) Modified on 12/15/2004 (wrb, ). (Entered: 12/14/2004)
12/14/2004 193 Order Unfiling 192 Notice (Other), Notice (Other) filed by Jim Pierce,, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund,, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund,, Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, due to the following deficiency: completed certificate of service. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 12/14/04) (wrb, ) (Entered: 12/15/2004)
01/04/2005 194 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL by Andrew Bennett (for Scott & Scott, LLC and
Kilgore & Kilgroe, PLLC to withdraw as cnsl for pltfs in this action) (wrb, ) (Entered: 01/06/2005)
03/09/2005 195 Order Requiring All Counsel and Pro Se (Non-Prisoner) Litigants to sign up for electronic transmission (e:mail) notice by 4/29/05 and Order regarding submission of proposed orders on unopposed motions....see order for specifics (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 3/9/05) (pdm, ) (Entered: 03/09/2005)
05/17/2005 196 NOTICE Of Supplemental Authority in Support of Motions to Dismiss by Clifton H Morris, Jr, Edward H Esstman, Kenneth R Jones, Jr, Douglas K Higgins, James H Greer, A R Dike, Michael T Miller, Dean R Mackey, Daniel E Berce, Michael R Barrington, Americredit Corp (dld, ) (Entered: 05/18/2005)
05/18/2005 197 Order Regarding Intention to Administer Case Electronically - see order for specifics. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 5/18/05) (pdm, ) (Entered: 05/18/2005)
06/03/2005 198 ORDER granting 186 Motion to Strike. Wyman's declaration is STRICKEN. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 6/3/05) (wrb, ) (Entered: 06/06/2005)
06/08/2005 199 Memorandum In Response to Defendant's 196 Notice of Supplemental Authority in Support of Motions to Dismiss filed by Jim Pierce, Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund. (wrb, ) Modified on 6/10/2005 (wrb, ). (Entered: 06/09/2005)
06/09/2005 200 AMENDED ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT FRIEDMAN'S MOTION TO STRIKE (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 6/9/05) (wrb, ) (Entered: 06/09/2005)
06/09/2005 201 Order Designating Case for ECF - see order for specifics. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 6/9/05) (pdm, ) (Entered: 06/09/2005)
06/10/2005 202 NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Jim Pierce, Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund (wrb, ) (Entered: 06/13/2005)
06/10/2005 203 NOTICE of Amended Certification by Lead Plaintiff by Jim Pierce, Carpenters Pension Trust for Southern California, Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund (wrb, ) (Entered: 06/13/2005)
06/13/2005 204 Declaration of Service (wrb, ) (Entered: 06/13/2005)
06/13/2005 205 Declaration of Service(wrb, ) (Entered: 06/13/2005)
06/22/2005 206 Appendix in Support Defendant Friedman, Billings, Ramsey's Notice of Supplemental Authority in Support of Its Second Motion to Dismiss filed by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co. (Koppman, Edward) (Entered: 06/22/2005)
06/24/2005 207 [unfiled per order of Jun 27 2005] DFT'S RESPONSE re 202 Notice of Authorities (Other) filed by Clifton H Morris, Jr, Edward H Esstman, Kenneth R Jones, Jr, Douglas K Higgins, James H Greer, A R Dike, Michael T Miller, Dean R Mackey, Daniel E Berce, Michael R Barrington, Americredit Corp. (mjw, ) Modified on 6/28/2005 (wrb, ). (Entered: 06/27/2005)
06/27/2005 208 Order Unfiling 207 Response in Opposition, filed by Daniel E Berce,, Americredit
Corp,, Clifton H Morris, Jr, Michael R Barrington,, Edward H Esstman,, A R Dike,, James H Greer,, Douglas K Higgins,, Michael T Miller,, Dean R Mackey,, Kenneth R Jones, Jr due to the following deficiency: case designated ECF; pleadings must be submitted electronically pur to order of Jun 9 2005.. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 6/27/05) (wrb, ) (Entered: 06/28/2005)
06/29/2005 209 RESPONSE in Opposition re 202 Notice (Other) of Authorities filed by Clifton H Morris, Jr, Edward H Esstman, Kenneth R Jones, Jr, Douglas K Higgins, James H Greer, A R Dike, Michael T Miller, Dean R Mackey, Daniel E Berce, Michael R Barrington, Americredit Corp. (Swindle, Melissa) (Entered: 06/29/2005)
06/29/2005 210 RESPONSE in Opposition re 206 Appendix in Support Defendant Freidman, Billings, Ramsey's Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Jim Pierce. (Attachments: # 1)(Wyman, Debra) (Entered: 06/29/2005)
07/07/2005 211 Order Designating Case for ECF - see order for specifics. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 7/7/05) (pdm, ) (Entered: 07/07/2005)
07/13/2005 212 DECLARATION OF SERVICE filed by Americredit Corp. (wrb, ) (Entered: 07/14/2005)
09/22/2005 213 NOTICE of Change of Firm Address by William S Lerach,...effective Sep 26 2005, Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP will have relocated its San Diego office to 655 West Broadway, Suite 1900, San Diego CA 92101, 619/231-1058(wrb, ) (Entered: 09/23/2005)
09/30/2005 214 ORDER REGARDING MOTIONS TO DISMISS AND REQUIRING PLAINTIFFS TO FILE A SECOND AMENDED CONSOLIDATED COMPLAINT; denying 150 Motion to Dismiss, granting in part and denying in part 153 Motion to Dismiss, granting in part and denying in part 156 Motion to Dismiss...if pltfs wish to pursue their Securities-Act claims against defts, they shall electronically file no later than Fri Oct 28 2005, a second amended consolidate complaint including only their Securities-Act claims...nlt Wed Nov 16 2005, the parties shall electronically file a stipulation regarding defts' deadline to respond to pltfs' second amended consolidated complaint. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 09/30/05) (wrb, ) (Entered: 10/03/2005)
10/27/2005 215 STIPULATION by Jim Pierce and [Proposed] Order Regarding Defendants' Deadline to Respond to Plaintiffs' Second Amended Consolidated Complaint for Violations of the Securities Act of 1933. (Wyman, Debra) (Entered: 10/27/2005)
10/28/2005 216 AMENDED COMPLAINT Second Consolidated for Violations of the Securities Act of 1933 against all defendants, filed by Jim Pierce. (Attachments: # 1)(Wyman, Debra) (Entered: 10/28/2005)
11/03/2005 217 ORDER SETTING DEADLINES FOR RESPONSIVE FILINGS....defts shall have until Dec 2 2005 to file and serve answers, motions or other responses; if defts file and serve motions to dismiss or other motions directed towards pltf's second amended consolidated complaint, ptlfs' responses shall be filed and served nlt Jan 6 2006; if pltfs respond to any motions filed by defts in relation to pltfs' second amended consolidated complaint, deft shall have until Jan 27 2006 to file and serve replies to ptlfs' response. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 11/3/05) (wrb, ) (Entered: 11/03/2005)
12/01/2005 218 Unopposed MOTION To Exceed Page Limit of Brief Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Consolidated Complaint by Clifton H Morris, Jr, Edward H Esstman, Kenneth R Jones, Jr, Douglas K Higgins, James H Greer, A R Dike, Michael T Miller, Dean R Mackey, Daniel E Berce, Michael R Barrington, Americredit Corp (Dollar, Stephen) (Entered: 12/01/2005)
12/02/2005 219 Second MOTION to Dismiss by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Wander, John) (Entered: 12/02/2005)
12/02/2005 220 Brief/Memorandum in Support re 219 Second MOTION to Dismiss filed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. (Wander, John) (Entered: 12/02/2005)
12/02/2005 221 Third MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co (Aradi, Edwin) (Entered: 12/02/2005)
12/02/2005 222 Brief/Memorandum in Support re 221 Third MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice filed by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co. (Aradi, Edwin) (Entered: 12/02/2005)
12/02/2005 223 Appendix in Support re 221 Third MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice filed by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co. (Aradi, Edwin) (Entered: 12/02/2005)
12/02/2005 224 Brief/Memorandum in Support re 216 Amended Complaint Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Consolidated Complaint with Prejudice and Memorandum of Law in Support filed by Clifton H Morris, Jr, Edward H Esstman, Kenneth R Jones, Jr, Douglas K Higgins, James H Greer, A R Dike, Michael T Miller, Dean R Mackey, Daniel E Berce, Michael R Barrington, Americredit Corp. (Maris, Stephen) (Entered: 12/02/2005)
12/02/2005 225 Appendix in Support re 224 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, Appendix to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Consolidated Complaint with Prejudice filed by Clifton H Morris, Jr, Edward H Esstman, Kenneth R Jones, Jr, Douglas K Higgins, James H Greer, A R Dike, Michael T Miller, Dean R Mackey, Daniel E Berce, Michael R Barrington, Americredit Corp. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Appendix to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Consolidated Complaint with Prejudice# 2 Exhibit # 3 Exhibit # 4 Exhibit # 5 Exhibit # 6 Exhibit # 7 Exhibit # 8 # 9 Exhibit # 10 Exhibit # 11 Exhibit # 12 Exhibit # 13 Exhibit # 14 Exhibit)(Maris, Stephen) (Entered: 12/02/2005)
12/05/2005 226 ORDER granting 218 Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit - but not to exceed 35 pages. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 12/5/05) (wrb, ) (Entered: 12/05/2005)
01/04/2006 227 Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint by Jim Pierce (Stephens, Jason) (Entered: 01/04/2006)
01/11/2006 228 ORDER granting 227 Agreed Motion to Extend Deadlines for Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint and Defendants' Reply. Replies due by 2/3/2006. Responses due by 1/13/2006 (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 1/11/06) (wrb, ) (Entered: 01/11/2006)
01/11/2006 229 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Overlength Brief by Jim Pierce (O'Mara, Brian) (Entered: 01/11/2006)
01/13/2006 230 RESPONSE in Opposition re 219 Second MOTION to Dismiss, 224 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion,, 221 Third MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice Second Amended Consolidated Complaint filed by Jim Pierce. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Wyman, Debra) (Entered: 01/13/2006)
01/13/2006 231 Appendix in Support re 230 Response in Opposition, TO DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS TO DISMISS SECOND AMENDED CONSOLIDATED COMPLAINT filed by Jim Pierce. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2)(Wyman, Debra) (Entered: 01/13/2006)
01/17/2006 232 ORDER granting 229 Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Length...pltfs granted leave to electronically file a consolidated response to all of defts' motions to dismiss that is no more than 50 pages in length. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 1/17/06) (wrb, ) (Entered: 01/17/2006)
01/27/2006 233 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 230 Response in Opposition, by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co, Americredit Corp (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Aradi, Edwin) (Entered: 01/27/2006)
02/02/2006 234 ORDER granting 233 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply Briefs to 230 Plaintiffs' Responses to Defendants' motions to Dismiss. Reply Briefs due by 2/10/2006. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 2/2/06) (dld, ) (Entered: 02/02/2006)
02/08/2006 235 Unopposed MOTION Unopposed Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit by Clifton H Morris, Jr, Edward H Esstman, Kenneth R Jones, Jr, Douglas K Higgins, James H Greer, A R Dike, Michael T Miller, Dean R Mackey, Daniel E Berce, Michael R Barrington, Americredit Corp (Dollar, Stephen) (Entered: 02/08/2006)
02/10/2006 236 REPLY to Response to Motion re 219 Second MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Consolidated Complaint filed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. (Stanland, Christina) (Entered: 02/10/2006)
02/10/2006 237 Americredit Defendants' Reply in Further Support of Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Consolidated Complaint With Prejudice filed by Clifton H Morris, Jr, Edward H Esstman, Douglas K Higgins, James H Greer, A R Dike, Michael T Miller, Dean R Mackey, Daniel E Berce, Michael R Barrington, Americredit Corp. (Dollar, Stephen) Modified on 2/13/2006 (wrb, ). (Entered: 02/10/2006)
02/10/2006 238 REPLY to Response to Motion re 221 Third MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice filed by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co. (Aradi, Edwin) (Entered: 02/10/2006)
02/10/2006 239 ORDER granting 235 Unopposed Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit...defts are granted leave to file their "Reply Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Consolidated Complaint for Violations of the Securities Act of 1933 (Amended Complaint) With Prejudice" in excess of the page limit - not to exceed 16 pages. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 2/10/06) (wrb, ) (Entered: 02/13/2006)
07/10/2006 240 NOTICE of Change of Address by John G Emerson, Jr, counsel for Jim Pierce. New address is: Scott E. Poynter, EMERSON POYNTER LLP, The Museum Center, 500 President Clinton Ave., Ste. 305, Little Rock, AR 72201 (Emerson, John)
(Entered: 07/10/2006)
08/16/2006 241 ORDER GRANTING MOTIONS TO DISMISS.... GRANTING 219 Motion to Dismiss filed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,, 221 Motion to Dismiss; 224 Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Consolidated Complaint filed by Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co, (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 8/16/06) (jmb, ) (Entered: 08/16/2006)
08/16/2006 242 FINAL JUDGMENT...It is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that all claims in the above-styled and numbered cause are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 8/16/06) (jmb, ) (Entered: 08/16/2006)
09/14/2006 243 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 242 Judgment, 241 Memorandum Opinion and Order, by Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, Filing fee of $455 due, No hrgs held. (Wyman, Debra) Modified on 9/15/2006 (csw, ). (Entered: 09/14/2006)
09/15/2006 244 Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re 243 Notice of Appeal; along with a tranmittal letter. (csw, ) (Entered: 09/15/2006)
09/15/2006 USCA Appeal Fees received $ 455 receipt number FW001274 by Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller, re 243 Notice of Appeal filed by Global Undervalued Securities Master Fund, (tle, ) (Entered: 09/18/2006)
09/25/2006 245 Transcript Order Form: transcript not requested re 243 Notice of Appeal (tle, ) (Entered: 09/25/2006)
10/10/2006 246 Joint MOTION to Withdraw Appeal with Prejudice by Jim Pierce (Wyman, Debra) (Entered: 10/10/2006)
10/12/2006 247 Certified ROA to U S Court of Appeals re 243 Notice of Appeal : USCA number not yet assigned...consisting of 8 volumes of case papers, 9 Appendix Exhibits #108,152,155,158,159,206,223,225,231, 1 exhibit document #23, 28 sealed documents # 46-48,52,54,60,64,73-79,90-93,98,105-106,114-115,125,127,164-166,183, ROA is ready for shipment (ELECTRONIC RECORD). (tle, ) (Entered: 10/13/2006)
10/23/2006 248 ORDER granting 246 Motion to Withdraw 243 Notice of Appeal; the appeal of this case is dismissed with prejudice under Fed R App P 42(a). All parties shall bear their own costs whether incurred before this Court or the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. (Signed by Judge Terry R Means on 10/23/06) (dld, ) (Entered: 10/23/2006)
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