Key developments in 2024 for the Nanban case
Stay informed on the SEC vs. Krishnan et al. case with a detailed overview of all 2024 docket filings and critical court decisions. We aim to keep victims, journalists, and researchers updated on the history of SEC vs. Krishnan et al (Nanban) and provide total transparency in all legal filings in the Eastern District Court.
Significant Court Action in 2024
As far as general case litigation goes, the SEC vs. Krishnan et al (Nanban Ventures) case came to a close and moved into post litigation stage at the start of 2025. This first post-litigation year was quite active, resulting in 121 court filings. The year 2025 kicked off with the court-issued judgements and settlements from the SEC civil case for each of the 3 partners and the main Nanban Ventures and related legal entities. On February 13, 2025, the legal appeal initiated by the Nanban defendants was dismissed by the Court [Docket 228].
Reasons for lifting the litigation stay
The Court cited several reasons for approving the lift of the litigation stay:
- No statement was ever provided by Nanban parties to doubt defrauded investor claims.
- Due to "the maturity" of the receivership's case and the status of recovery, it was clear that there would not be any dramatic change in asset recovery status. The Court noted that the "state of assets" was not expected to dramatically change.
- The Investors Group's litigation would seek to target assets not in the Receivership or those too costly for the Receiver to pursue.
- The Receiver posed no opposition to the lift in the stay, seeing no negative impact on recovery efforts.
2024 case docket filings
Below is a list of all case docket filings for 2024 in the SEC vs. Krishnan et al (Nanban Ventures) case. Click on any item to view or download the file for detailed information.
| Product | Date of Filing | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 218 | 12/20/2024 | ORDER. The Court, having considered the motion [214], finds that the reimbursement of JPMorgan in the amount of $1 million for the payment made by JPMorgan to HDFC on behalf of Centum, may proceed. Therefore, the Court ALLOWS the reimbursement to proceed from the account ending in 1261. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 12/20/2024. |
| 217 | 12/20/2024 | SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to Main Document: [330] AMENDED MOTION Non-Party First United Bank's Amended Motion to (i) Lift Asset Freeze, (ii) Sell Property, (iii) Apply Funds in Interest Reserve Account re [236] MOTION Non-Party First United Bank's Motion to (i) Sell Property, (ii) Apply. |
| 216 | 12/20/2024 | SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to Main Document: [330] AMENDED MOTION Non-Party First United Bank's Amended Motion to (i) Lift Asset Freeze, (ii) Sell Property, (iii) Apply Funds in Interest Reserve Account re [236] MOTION Non-Party First United Bank's Motion to (i) Sell Property, (ii) Apply. |
| 215 | 12/18/2024 | REPLY to Response re [330] AMENDED MOTION Non-Party First United Bank's Amended Motion to (i) Lift Asset Freeze, (ii) Sell Property, (iii) Apply Funds in Interest Reserve Account re [236] MOTION Non-Party First United Bank's Motion to (i) Sell Property, (ii) Apply filed by First United Bank. |
| 214 | 12/17/2024 | RESPONSE re [330] AMENDED MOTION Non-Party First United Bank's Amended Motion to (i) Lift Asset Freeze, (ii) Sell Property, (iii) Apply Funds in Interest Reserve Account re [236] MOTION Non-Party First United Bank's Motion to (i) Sell Property, (ii) Apply (Joinder with Receiver's Response [doc. 332]) filed by Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Gopala Krishnan. |
| 213 | 12/17//2024 | RESPONSE in Opposition re [330] AMENDED MOTION Non-Party First United Bank's Amended Motion to (i) Lift Asset Freeze, (ii) Sell Property, (iii) Apply Funds in Interest Reserve Account re [236] MOTION Non-Party First United Bank's Motion to (i) Sell Property, (ii) Apply filed by Abdul Kader. |
| 212 | 12/13/2024 | RESPONSE re [330] AMENDED MOTION Non-Party First United Bank's Amended Motion to (i) Lift Asset Freeze, (ii) Sell Property, (iii) Apply Funds in Interest Reserve Account re [236] MOTION Non-Party First United Bank's Motion to (i) Sell Property, (ii) Apply filed by Securities and Exchange Commission. |
| 211 | 12/13/2024 | ORDER. It is ORDERED that Non-Party First United Bank's Motion to Seal Redacted Contracts and Appraisals Referenced in Non-Party First United Bank's Amended Motion to (i) Lift the Asset Freeze, (ii) Sell Property, and [(iii)] Apply Funds in Interest Reserve Account, (Dkt. #[331]), is GRANTED. Non-Party First United Bank may file its exhibits to its Amended Motion to (i) Lift the Asset Freeze (ii) Sell Property, and [(iii)] Apply Funds in Interest Reserve Account, (Dkt. #[330]), under seal. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 12/8/2025. |
| 210 | 12/11/2024 | RESPONSE re [330] AMENDED MOTION Non-Party First United Bank's Amended Motion to (i) Lift Asset Freeze, (ii) Sell Property, (iii) Apply Funds in Interest Reserve Account re [236] MOTION Non-Party First United Bank's Motion to (i) Sell Property, (ii) Apply filed by Anthony Box. |
| 209 | 12/11/2024 | MOTION to Seal Document [330] AMENDED MOTION Non-Party First United Bank's Amended Motion to (i) Lift Asset Freeze, (ii) Sell Property, (iii) Apply Funds in Interest Reserve Account re [236] MOTION Non-Party First United Bank's Motion to (i) Sell Property, (ii) Apply by First United Bank. |
| 208 | 12/03/2024 | AMENDED MOTION Non-Party First United Bank's Amended Motion to (i) Lift Asset Freeze, (ii) Sell Property, (iii) Apply Funds in Interest Reserve Account re [236] MOTION Non-Party First United Bank's Motion to (i) Sell Property, (ii) Apply Funds in Interest Reserve Account, and (iii) Expedite Briefing by First United Bank. |
| 207 | 12/03/2024 | ORDER. It is ORDERED that First United Bank shall file by the end of the day, Friday, December 5, 2025, a written motion with its request regarding the Court's authorization of the sale of the Georgetown Property. All other interested parties may file responses on or before Monday, December 8, 2025. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 12/5/2025. |
| 206 | 11/29/2024 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Sean D. Jordan: Confirmation Hearing held on 12/5/2025 from 09:07 - 09:35. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Chris Davis, Keefe Bernstein, Anthony Box; Defense - Sharon Jett, David Clouston, Joshua Bucheister. No exhibits. (Court Reporter - Ruth Weese) |
| 205 | 11/18/2024 | ORDER granting [326] Defendants Gopala Krishnan and Sakthivel Palani Gounder's Unopposed Motion to Permit Withdrawal of Counsel with Client Consent. It is ORDERED that Michael J. Edney, Madison Sherrill, Daniel Stefany, and Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP are withdrawn as counsel of record in this action for Defendants Gopala Krishnan, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, and Manivannan Shanmugam. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 12/4/2025. |
| 204 | 11/15/2024 | UNOPPOSED MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney with Client Consent by Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Gopala Krishnan, Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 203 | 11/13/2024 | Clerk's LR CV-10(d) Notice of Deficiency as to [325] Motion for Leave to Appear Remotely filed by First United Bank. - LR CV-7(i) or LR CR-47(a)(3) requires this document to include a certificate of conference that complies with the rule. Recommended cure: Within one day, Filer must refile with the word Corrected in the title of the document. The filer should use the same ECF event and when offered the docket text enhancement dropdown, select CORRECTED so it will also appear in the docket text. (Text entry; no document attached.) |
| 202 | 11/13/2024 | Clerk's LR CV-10(d) Notice of Deficiency as to [325] Motion for Leave to Appear Remotely filed by First United Bank. - LR CV-7(i) or LR CR-47(a)(3) requires this document to include a certificate of conference that complies with the rule. Recommended cure: Within one day, Filer must refile with the word Corrected in the title of the document. The filer should use the same ECF event and when offered the docket text enhancement dropdown, select CORRECTED so it will also appear in the docket text. (Text entry; no document attached.) |
| 201 | 11/09/2024 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Remotely (Zoom) by First United Bank. |
| 200 | 11/02/2024 | Notice of Hearing (Text entry; no document attached.) |
| 199 | 10/30/2024 | NOTICE Resetting Hearing: ***TIME CHANGE ONLY*** Confirmation Hearing Reset for 12/5/2025 at 9:00 AM in Ctrm 105 (Plano) before District Judge Sean D. Jordan. |
| 198 | 10/16/2024 | NOTICE Receiver's Recommendation On The Georgetown Property by Anthony Box re [321] Order Setting Hearing/Deadline |
| 197 | 10/16/2024 | RESPONSE to [321] Order Setting Hearing/Deadline, Status Update For Sale of Georgetown Property filed by First United Bank. |
| 196 | 10/16/2024 | ORDER RESETTING HEARING. It is ORDERED that the hearing for the Court to consider and give its final approval of the disposition of the Georgetown Property, see (Dkt. #[292]), in this case is RESET from November 24, 2025, to December 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. It is further ORDERED that First United Bank and the Receiver shall have until December 2, 2025, to market, evaluate offers, and recommend to the Court a buyer for the Property. Sign |
| 195 | 10/11/2024 | RESPONSE to [316] Order Setting Hearing/Deadline, Status Update on Sale of Georgetown Property and Unopposed Request for Continuance of Hearing filed by First United Bank. |
| 194 | 10/08/2024 | ORDER. Before the Court is the Seventh Interim Application of the Receiver and Gray Reed, as counsel to the Receiver, for allowance of compensation and reimbursement of fees and expenses for the period of July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, the end of the third quarter of 2025. The Application, (Dkt. #[318]), is therefore GRANTED, and the Receiver is AUTHORIZED to distribute fees and expenses as outlined herein. The Receiver and his counsel, Gray Reed, Weaver, and Epiq, may submit a final fee application requesting payment of the holdback amount at the close of this case. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 11/18/2025. |
| 193 | 10/08/2024 | SEVENTH MOTION for Attorney Fees Seventh Interim Application of the Receiver and Gray Reed, as Counsel to the Receiver, for Allowance of Compensation and Reimbursement of Fees and Expenses for the Period of July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025 by Anthony Box. |
| 192 | 10/07/2024 | SEVENTH MOTION for Attorney Fees Seventh Interim Application of the Receiver and Gray Reed, as Counsel to the Receiver, for Allowance of Compensation and Reimbursement of Fees and Expenses for the Period of July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025 by Anthony Box. |
| 191 | 10/04/2024 | ORDER granting Receiver's Status Update on Georgetown Property and Partially Unopposed Request for Continuance of Hearing Regarding Same. (Dkt. #[313]). It is therefore ORDERED that the hearing for the Court to consider and give its final approval of the disposition of the Georgetown Property, see (Dkt. [292]), in this case is reset from November 17, 2025, to November 24, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. It is further ORDERED that First United Bank and the Receiver shall have until November 21, 2025, to market, evaluate offers, and recommend to the Court a buyer for the Property. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 11/12/2025. |
| 190 | 10/01/2024 | RESPONSE to ORDER OF COURT AND STATUS UPDATE ON MOTION TO SELL GEORGETOWN PROPERTY filed by First United Bank |
| 189 | 10/01/2024 | NOTICE AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF CONFERENCE by Anthony Box re [313] Status Report |
| 188 | 09/25/2024 | STATUS REPORT GEORGETOWN PROPERTY AND PARTIALLY UNOPPOSED REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE OF HEARING REGARDING SAME by Anthony Box. |
| 187 | 09/20/2024 | ORDER. This matter came before the Court upon non-party Gauranga Platinum Ranch LLC ("GPR LLC")'s Motion to Allow Distribution of Proceeds from the Court-Allowed Sale of the Gauranga Platinum Ranch Property (the "Sale"). It is ORDERED that the motion, (Dkt. #[297]), is GRANTED and that UBank shall distribute the GPR Sales Proceeds as set forth herein. Counsel for the Receiver and Counsel for GPR, LLC shall provide UBank the applicable wire transfer information within three (3) business days of the issuance of this Order. UBank shall distribute the funds in escrow in accordance with this Order promptly upon receipt of the wire transfer information. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 11/7/2025. |
| 186 | 09/20/2024 | ORDER. On September 19, 2025, the Court ordered First United Bank ("FUB") and the Receiver to recommend to the Court a buyer for the Georgetown Property by November 3, 2025. (Dkt. #[292]). It is ORDERED that FUB and the Receiver shall submit to the Court their recommendation of a buyer for the Georgetown Property on or before Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 11/5/2025. |
| 185 | 09/17/2024 | ORDER granting [277] Sixth Interim Application of the Receiver and Gray Reed, as counsel to the Receiver, for allowance of compensation and reimbursement of fees and expenses for the period of April 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, the end of the second quarter of 2025. The Receiver is AUTHORIZED to distribute fees and expenses as outlined herein. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 10/31/2025. |
| 184 | 09/17/2024 | ORDER granting [279] Motion to Seal Unredacted Fee Statements Attached to Sixth Interim Fee Application. It is further ORDERED that all unredacted documents and exhibits referenced in the granted motion to seal shall remain under seal pending further order of the Court. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 10/31/2025. |
| 183 | 09/16/2024 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Joshua Henry Bucheister on behalf of Abdul Kader |
| 182 | 09/11/2024 | STATUS REPORT Receiver's Status Update on Non-Party Gauranga Platinum Ranch LLC's Motion to Distribute Proceeds From the Court-Allowed Sale of the Gauranga Platinum Ranch Property by Anthony Box. |
| 181 | 09/09/2024 | SEVENTH STATUS REPORT by Anthony Box. |
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| 180 | 09/04/2024 | ADDITONAL ATTACHMENT TO MAIN DOCUMENT by Gauranga Platinum Ranch LLC. Amendment to [304] Reply to Response to Motion, Declaration of Prasanna Kumar in Support of Reply. Modified event to "Additional Attachment to Main Document" on 10/22/2025 |
| 179 | 09/03/2024 | REPLY to Response re [297] UNOPPOSED MOTION for Disbursement of Funds from the Court-Allowed Sale of the Gauranga Platinum Ranch Property filed by Gauranga Platinum Ranch LLC. |
| 178 | 08/27/2024 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jules Peter Slim on behalf of Manivannan Shanmugam |
| 177 | 08/26/2024 | ORDER. It is ORDERED that the Motion, (Dkt. #[297]), will be held in abeyance pending further order from the Court. It is further ORDERED that the Receiver shall submit a status update on its review of the Motion on or before Thursday, October 30, 2025. GPR, Defendants, and any other party may file a response to the Receiver's status update on or before Thursday, November 6, 2025. The Court reminds all parties that it requires full compliance with certificate of conference requirements, not selective or partial compliance. This means a movant must confer with all parties, not some parties, to meet the conference requirement. Local Rule CV-7(h). Failures to comply can create unnecessary procedural problems for the Court and the parties, as the filing of GPR's Motion aptly demonstrates. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 10/16/2025. |
| 176 | 08/23/2024 | RESPONSE re [297] UNOPPOSED MOTION for Disbursement of Funds from the Court-Allowed Sale of the Gauranga Platinum Ranch Property filed by Anthony Box. |
| 175 | 08/16/2024 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Suhani J. Patel on behalf of Anthony Box Modified name of attorney appearing on 10/15/2025 |
| 174 | 08/16/2024 | RESPONSE re [297] UNOPPOSED MOTION for Disbursement of Funds from the Court-Allowed Sale of the Gauranga Platinum Ranch Property filed by Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Gopala Krishnan. |
| 173 | 08/15/2024 | ORDER. The Court has received Non-Party Gauranga Platinum Ranch LLC's Unopposed Motion to Distribute Proceeds from the Court-Allowed Sale of the Gauranga Platinum Ranch Property. (Dkt. #[297]). It is ORDERED that any response or objection to the motion must be filed on or before Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 10/14/2025. |
| 172 | 08/15/2024 | UNOPPOSED MOTION for Disbursement of Funds from the Court-Allowed Sale of the Gauranga Platinum Ranch Property by Gauranga Platinum Ranch LLC. |
| 171 | 08/12/2024 | ORDER granting [295] Unopposed Motion for entry of an order authorizing the retention and employment of The Vant Group for a business valuation for the Equity Interests. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 10/7/2025. |
| 170 | 08/08/2024 | UNOPPOSED MOTION ENTRY OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE RETENTION, EMPLOYMENT AND PAYMENT OF THE VANT GROUP FOR A BUSINESS VALUATION OF CERTAIN EQUITY INTERESTS by Anthony Box. |
| 169 | 08/05/2024 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kenneth Craig Johnston on behalf of Texas Farm Credit Services |
| 168 | 08/05/2024 | ORDER. It is ORDERED that the Founders' Emergency Motion for Renewed Stay of Foreclosure, (Dkt. # 162), is DENIED. It is further ORDERED that, following foreclosure on the Jarrell Property, Alliance shall preserve any equity in the Property that is realized above the amounts that are owed to Alliance by holding such amounts in trust pending further order of the Court. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 8/5/2024. |
| 167 | 08/02/2024 | REPLY to Response re 162 EMERGENCY MOTION to Stay - For Renewed Stay of Foreclosure filed by Gopala Krishnan. |
| 166 | 08/01/2024 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 162 EMERGENCY MOTION to Stay - For Renewed Stay of Foreclosure filed by Securities and Exchange Commission. |
| 165 | 08/01/2024 | RESPONSE re 162 EMERGENCY MOTION to Stay - For Renewed Stay of Foreclosure filed by Anthony Box. (Ryynanen England, London) |
| 164 | 08/01/2024 | RESPONSE re 162 EMERGENCY MOTION to Stay - For Renewed Stay of Foreclosure filed by Alliance Bank Central Texas. |
| 163 | 07/31/2024 | ORDER. It is ORDERED that the SEC shall file a response to Defendants' motion, (Dkt. # 162), by no later than August 1, 2024. The Receiver may also file any response or opposition by this deadline. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 7/31/2024. |
| 162 | 07/30/2024 | EMERGENCY MOTION to Stay - For Renewed Stay of Foreclosure by Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Gopala Krishnan, Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 161 | 07/30/2024 | NOTICE of Receiver's Second Quarterly Report by Anthony Box (Ryynanen England, London) |
| 160 | 07/23/2024 | NOTICE Non-Party Alliance Bank Central Texas' Notice of Forclosure by Alliance Bank Central Texas |
| 159 | 07/15/2024 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Sharon Carol Jett on behalf of First United Bank |
| 158 | 07/09/2024 | ORDER granting 157 Motion for Approval of Retention of Appraisal Professionals. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 7/9/2024. |
| 157 | 07/08/2024 | MOTION Receiver's Agreed Emergency Motion for Approval of Retention of Appraisal Professionals by Anthony Box. |
| 156 | 07/01/2024 | ORDER GRANTING IN PART 145 EMERGENCY MOTION to Stay Third-Party Litigation and Expedited Briefing filed by Manivannan Shanmugam, Gopala Krishnan, Sakthivel Palani Gounder. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 7/1/2025. |
| 155 | 07/01/2024 | SECOND AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference SET for 4/23/2025 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 105 (Plano) before District Judge Sean D. Jordan. Discovery due by 10/16/2024. Motions due by 11/6/2024. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 3/26/2025. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 7/1/2024 |
| 154 | 07/01/2024 | ORDER. The Court, having considered the parties' Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling Order, (Dkt. # 153), concludes that the motion should be granted. It is therefore ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. The Court will separately issue a second amended scheduling order. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 7/1/2024. |
| 153 | 06/27/2024 | JOINT MOTION to Amend/Correct 132 Scheduling Order/Docket Control Order, by Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Gopala Krishnan, Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 152 | 06/27/2024 | REPLY to Response to Motion re 145 EMERGENCY MOTION to Stay Third-Party Litigation and Expedited Briefing filed by Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 151 | 06/25/2024 | RESPONSE to Motion re 145 EMERGENCY MOTION to Stay Third-Party Litigation and Expedited Briefing filed by Anthony Box. (Ryynanen England, London) |
| 150 | 06/25/2024 | SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING MOTION FOR STAY OF THIRD-PARTY LITIGATION by Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Gopala Krishnan, Manivannan Shanmugam re 145 EMERGENCY MOTION to Stay Third-Party Litigation and Expedited Briefing |
| 149 | 06/25/2024 | RESPONSE to Motion re 145 EMERGENCY MOTION to Stay Third-Party Litigation and Expedited Briefing filed by Securities and Exchange Commission. |
| 148 | 06/25/2024 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 145 EMERGENCY MOTION to Stay Third-Party Litigation and Expedited Briefing Non-Party Alliance Bank Central Texas' Opposition to Defendants' Emergency Motion for Stay of Third-Party Litigation and Expedited Briefing filed by Alliance Bank Central Texas. |
| 06/21/2024 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Aileen Goldman Durrett: Mediation Conference held on 6/21/2024 from 9:58 a.m. - 5:48 p.m. The parties will return to continue settlement negotiations at a time to be agreed upon by the parties, the receiver, and the court. Plaintiff SEC appeared through B. David Fraser and was represented by Jason Patrick Reinsch and Keefe Michael Bernstein. Defendants Gopala Krishnan, Manivannan Shanmugam, and Sakthivel Palani Gounder appeared and were represented by Michael James Edney. The Receiver, Anthony Box, appeared and was represented by London Ryynanen England.(Court Reporter Digital Recording.) (Text entry; no document attached.) | |
| 147 | 06/21/2024 | ORDER. It is ORDERED that the SEC shall file a response to Defendants' motion, (Dkt. #145), by no later than Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The Receiver may also file any response or opposition by this deadline. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 6/21/2024. |
| 146 | 06/20/2024 | ORDER granting in part and denying in part 141 Motion to Seal Unredacted Fee Statements. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 6/20/2024. |
| 145 | 06/20/2024 | EMERGENCY MOTION to Stay Third-Party Litigation and Expedited Briefing by Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Gopala Krishnan, Manivannan Shanmugam |
| 144 | 06/20/2024 | ORDER. It is ORDERED that the Application, (Dkt. # 140), is GRANTED and the Receiver is AUTHORIZED to distribute fees and expenses in the following amounts: Fees: $65,000.00, Expenses: $113.60. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 06/20/2024. |
| 143 | 06/20/2024 | MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER re 115. It is ORDERED that the Receiver's Amended Motion for Approval of Retention of Professionals, (Dkt. # 115), is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that the Receiver's initial Motion for Approval of Retention of Professionals, (Dkt. # 113), is DENIED as moot. It is further ORDERED that Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Receiver's Amended Motion for Approval of Retention of Professionals, (Dkt. # 119), is GRANTED. Defendants Response, (Dkt. # 120), is deemed properly filed. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 06/20/2024. |
| 142 | 06/17/2024 | Sealed Document (Unredacted Fee Statements - Redacted Statements filed at Docket 140). (Ryynanen England, London)Shanmugam. |
| 141 | 06/17/2024 | UNOPPOSED MOTION to Seal Document Unredacted Fee Statement by Anthony Box. |
| 140 | 06/14/2024 | MOTION First Interim Application for Fees and Expenses - March 7-31, 2024 by Anthony Box. |
| 139 | 06/06/2024 | REPLY to Response to Motion re 115 AMENDED MOTION Retention of Professionals on Behalf of Receiver and Brief Regarding Jurisdiction filed by Anthony Box. (Ryynanen England, London |
| 138 | 06/06/2024 | RESPONSE to Motion re 115 AMENDED MOTION Retention of Professionals on Behalf of Receiver Plaintiff's Response to Defendants' Brief Regarding The Court's Jurisdiction filed by Securities and Exchange Commission. |
| 137 | 06/05/2024 | ORDER granting 136 Motion for Extension of Time to File File Liquidation Plan. It is further ORDERED that the Receiver's deadline to file the Liquidation Plan shall be extended to September 3, 2024. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 6/5/2024. |
| 136 | 06/04/2024 | UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Liquidation Plan by Anthony Box. |
| 135 | 05/31/2024 | NOTICE Regarding Mediation Attendance by Securities and Exchange Commission re 106 Order Setting Hearing/Deadline |
| 134 | 05/30/2024 | RESPONSE to Motion re 115 AMENDED MOTION Retention of Professionals on Behalf of Receiver Regarding the Court's Jurisdiction filed by Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Gopala Krishnan, Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 133 | 05/29/2024 | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Status Conference Proceedings held on May 23, 2024, before Judge Sean D. Jordan. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Gayle Wear, Telephone number: 214-872-4860. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.txed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Motion to Redact due 6/20/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/27/2024. |
| 132 | 05/24/2024 | AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference SET for 2/12/2025 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 105 (Plano) before District Judge Sean D. Jordan. Designation of Mediator due by 7/17/2024. Mediation Completion due by 8/28/2024. Discovery due by 9/16/2024. Motions due by 10/7/2024. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 1/13/2025. Jury Instructions due by 1/29/2025. Proposed Findings of Fact due by 1/29/2025. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 5/24/2024. |
| 131 | 05/24/2024 | ORDER. The Court, having considered the parties' Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling Order, (Dkt. # 130), concludes that it should be granted. It is therefore ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. The Court will issue an amended scheduling order. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 5/24/2024. |
| 130 | 05/23/2024 | JOINT MOTION to Amend/Correct 64 Scheduling Order/Docket Control Order, by Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Gopala Krishnan, Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 129 | 05/23/2024 | ORDER. It is ORDERED that Defendants shall file a supplemental brief, not to exceed five pages, addressing whether the Court has jurisdiction to rule on the Receiver's motion on or before May 30, 2024. The Receiver and the SEC may each file response briefs, not to exceed five pages, on or before June 6, 2024. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 5/23/2024. |
| 128 | 05/23/2024 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Sean D. Jordan: Status Conference held on 5/23/2024. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Keefe Bernstein, Jason Reinsch, Chris Davis, London England, Anthony Box; Defense - Leslye Moseley, Michael Edney. (No exhibits)(Court Reporter Gayle Wear.) |
| 05/22/2024 | Appeal Remark re: Counsel can access the record on appeal by following the instructions in the link. If an appearance wasn't made in the appellant court, counsel doesn't have access through the link. Link to Instructions re 117 Notice of Appeal: 24-40291 (Text entry; no document attached.) | |
| 05/22/2024 | USCA 5th CIRCUIT NOTICE: Original eROA has been accepted. (Text entry; no document attached.) | |
| 127 | 05/17/2024 | ORDER granting 125 Receiver's Unopposed Motion for Status Conference. It is further ORDERED that the Court will hold a status conference on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the United States Courthouse located at 7940 Preston Road in Plano, Texas. Counsel for the Receiver, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and Defendants shall appear in person. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 5/17/2024. |
| 126 | 05/17/2024 | ORDER granting 124 Receiver's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File First Quarterly Fee Application. It is further ORDERED that the Receivers deadline to file an application for compensation and reimbursement of expenses incurred by the Receiver and the Retained Professionals shall be extended to June 15, 2024. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 5/17/2024. |
| 05/16/2024 | Notice of Certification of eROA provided to 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. (Text entry; no document attached.) | |
| 125 | 05/15/2024 | UNOPPOSED MOTION for Status Conference by Anthony Box. |
| 124 | 05/15/2024 | UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File First Quarterly Fee Application by Anthony Box. |
| 123 | 05/08/2024 | TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Gopala Krishnan, Manivannan Shanmugam (transcript already on docket) Modified on 5/10/2024 |
| 122 | 05/07/2024 | REPLY to Response to Motion re 115 AMENDED MOTION Retention of Professionals on Behalf of Receiver filed by Anthony Box. |
| 05/02/2024 | Notice of Docketing Notice of Appeal for 117 Notice of Appeal filed by Manivannan Shanmugam, Gopala Krishnan, Sakthivel Palani Gounder. USCA Case Number [24-40291]. (Text entry; no document attached.) | |
| 121 | 05/01/2024 | COURT'S ADVISORY CONCERNING PENDING APPEAL. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 5/1/2024. |
| 120 | 04/30/2024 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 115 AMENDED MOTION Retention of Professionals on Behalf of Receiver filed by Centum FinTech LLC, GSM Eternal LLC, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Himalayan Fintech LLC, Gopala Krishnan, Nanban Ventures LLC, Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 119 | 04/30/2024 | UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 115 AMENDED MOTION Retention of Professionals on Behalf of Receiver by Centum FinTech LLC, GSM Eternal LLC, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Himalayan Fintech LLC, Gopala Krishnan, Nanban Ventures LLC, Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 118 | 04/30/2024 | NOTICE of Receiver's First Quarterly Report by Anthony Box |
| 117 | 04/24/2024 | NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 49 Order, 112 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, 16 Sealed Order, 91 Order on Motion to Seal, Order on Motion for Leave to File, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, Order on Motion to Appoint Receiver, by Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Gopala Krishnan, Manivannan Shanmugam. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number ATXEDC-10103402. |
| 116 | 04/22/2024 | ORDER Re: 115 AMENDED MOTION Retention of Professionals on Behalf of Receiver filed by Anthony Box. It is ORDERED that Defendants shall file any response or opposition to Receiver's Amended Motion for Approval of Retention of Professionals, (Dkt. #115), by no later than Monday, April 29, 2024. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 4/22/2024. |
| 115 | 04/22/2024 | AMENDED MOTION Retention of Professionals on Behalf of Receiver by Anthony Box. |
| 114 | 04/20/2024 | SECOND NOTICE Second Supplement to Certified Statement regarding Account and Assets by Heritage Land Bank, FLCA |
| 113 | 04/19/2024 | MOTION Retention of Professionals on Behalf of Receiver by Anthony Box |
| 112 | 04/19/2024 | ORDER. It is ORDERED that Receivership Defendants' Motion for Relief from Paragraphs 9, 10 and 11 of the Court's Omnibus Order on Defendant[s'] Motio[n] to Dissolve or Modify Asset Freeze, Plaintiff's Motion for Appointment of Receiver and Motions to Seal, (Dkt. # 102), is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. It is GRANTED as to the Receivership Defendants' requested extension of the deadlines to submit the sworn statements and accounting. It is DENIED as to the Receivership Defendants' request to retain an accountant using Receivership Assets. It is further ORDERED that the Receivership Defendants shall submit the sworn statements and accounting as authorized and ordered by the Court by no later than May 3, 2024. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 4/19/2024. |
| 111 | 04/19/2024 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Madison Whalen Sherrill on behalf of Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Gopala Krishnan, Manivannan Shanmugam. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-10094750. |
| 110 | 04/19/2024 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Daniel Stefany on behalf of Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Gopala Krishnan, Manivannan Shanmugam. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-10094699. |
| 109 | 04/17/2024 | REPLY to Response to Motion re 102 MOTION from Paragraph 9, 10 and 11 of the Court's Omnibus Order re 91 Order on Motion to Seal, Order on Motion for Leave to File, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, Order on Motion to Appoint Receiver, filed by Centum FinTech LLC, GSM Eternal LLC, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Himalayan Fintech LLC, Gopala Krishnan, Nanban Ventures LLC, Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 108 | 04/17/2024 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael James Edney on behalf of Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Gopala Krishnan, Manivannan Shanmugam |
| 107 | 04/10/2024 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 102 MOTION from Paragraph 9, 10 and 11 of the Court's Omnibus Order re 91 Order on Motion to Seal, Order on Motion for Leave to File, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, Order on Motion to Appoint Receiver, Receiver's Partial Opposition to Receivership Defendants' Motion for Relief from Paragraphs 9, 10 and 11 of the Court's Omnibus Order on Defendants' Motion to Dissolve or Modify Asset Freeze, Plaintiff's Motion for Appointment of receiver, and Motions to Seal filed by Anthony Box. |
| 106 | 04/10/2024 | ORDER RESCHEDULING MEDIATION AND OTHER DEADLINES. Mediation Conference RESET for 6/21/2024 at 10:00 AM in Ctrm A01 (Sherman - Annex) before Magistrate Judge Aileen Goldman Durrett. No later than 5:00 p.m. on June 7, 2024, each of the Parties shall submit a confidential mediation statement to the magistrate judge. No later than June 7, 2024, Plaintiff's counsel shall submit a written settlement demand to Defendant (and/or its counsel) with a brief explanation of why such a settlement is appropriate. No later than June 12, 2024, Defendant shall respond to such offer and submit a written offer to Plaintiff's counsel with a brief explanation of why such a settlement is appropriate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Aileen Goldman Durrett on 4/10/2024. |
| 105 | 04/10/2024 | RESPONSE to Motion re 102 MOTION from Paragraph 9, 10 and 11 of the Court's Omnibus Order re 91 Order on Motion to Seal, Order on Motion for Leave to File, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, Order on Motion to Appoint Receiver, filed by Securities and Exchange Commission. |
| 104 | 04/03/2024 | RECEIVERSHIP DEFENDANTS' AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF CONFERENCE ON 102 MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM PARAGRAPHS 9, 10 AND 11 OF THE COURT'S OMNIBUS ORDER ON DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISSOLVE OR MODIFY ASSET FREEZE, PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER AND MOTIONS TO SEAL 91 Order on Motion to Seal by Centum FinTech LLC, GSM Eternal LLC, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Himalayan Fintech LLC, Gopala Krishnan, Nanban Ventures LLC, Manivannan Shanmugam. Modified on 4/4/2024 to terminate as this was filed as a motion |
| 103 | 03/28/2024 | ORDER on 102 Motion for Relief from Paragraphs 9, 10 and 11 of the Court's Omnibus Order on Defendant's Motio [sic] to Dissolve or Modify Asset Freeze, Plaintiff's Motion for Appointment of Receiver, and Motions to Seal. It is ORDERED that Receivership Defendants file a supplemental Certificate of Conference clarifying the SEC's position on Receivership Defendants' motion by no later than April 3, 2024. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 3/28/2024. |
| 102 | 03/27/2024 | MOTION from Paragraph 9, 10 and 11 of the Court's Omnibus Order re 91 Order on Motion to Seal, Order on Motion for Leave to File, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, Order on Motion to Appoint Receiver, by Centum FinTech LLC, GSM Eternal LLC, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Himalayan Fintech LLC, Gopala Krishnan, Nanban Ventures LLC, Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 101 | 03/25/2024 | SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE by Heritage Land Bank, FLCA re 98 Notice (Other), 91 Order on Motion to Seal, Order on Motion for Leave to File, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, Order on Motion to Appoint Receiver |
| 100 | 03/22/2024 | NOTICE of Bank Asset Certifications by Anthony Box re 91 Order on Motion to Seal, Order on Motion for Leave to File, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, Order on Motion to Appoint Receiver |
| 99 | 03/21/2024 | NOTICE Regarding Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion to Seal Exhibits [DKT 75] In Support of Its Response to Defendants' Emergency Motion to Dissolve, or, Alternatively, Modify The Court's Asset Freeze Order by Securities and Exchange Commission |
| 98 | 03/20/2024 | NOTICE by Heritage Land Bank, FLCA re 91 Order on Motion to Seal, Order on Motion for Leave to File, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, Order on Motion to Appoint Receiver |
| 97 | 03/20/2024 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Stephanie Elaine Kaiser on behalf of Heritage Land Bank, FLCA |
| 96 | 03/12/2024 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Amber Michelle Carson on behalf of Anthony Box |
| 95 | 03/12/2024 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by London Ryynanen England on behalf of Anthony Box (Ryynanen England, London) |
| 94 | 03/12/2024 | NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Christopher Allen Davis on behalf of Anthony Box |
| 93 | 03/11/2024 | ORDER granting 92 Receiver's Motion to Employ Legal Counsel. It is further ORDERED the law firm Gray Reed is appointed to serve as legal counsel to the Receiver. It is further ORDERED that all professionals of the Firm working for the Receiver shall read the Omnibus Order, (Dkt. # 91), and the "Billing Instructions for Receivers in Civil Actions Commenced by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission." Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 3/11/2024. |
| 92 | 03/10/2024 | UNOPPOSED MOTION to Appoint Counsel Receiver's Motion to Employ Legal Counsel by Anthony Box. |
| 91 | 03/07/2024 | OMNIBUS ORDER ON DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISSOLVE OR MODIFY ASSET FREEZE, PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER, AND MOTIONS TO SEAL. It is therefore ORDERED that the SEC's Motion for Appointment of Receiver and Brief in Support, (Dkt. # 77), is GRANTED. Anthony Box of the law firm Gray Reed & McGraw LLP is hereby APPOINTED to serve as receiver for the estates of the Receivership Defendants. It is further ORDERED that Defendants' Emergency Motion to Dissolve or, Alternatively, Modify the Asset Freeze Order, (Dkt. # 61), is DENIED without prejudice. It is further ORDERED that Defendants' Corrected Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limits Under Local Rule CV-7(a)(2), (Dkt. # 60), is GRANTED and Defendants' Emergency Motion to Dissolve or, Alternatively, Modify the Asset Freeze Order, (Dkt. # 61), is deemed properly filed. It is further ORDERED that Defendants Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limits Under Local Rule CV-7(a)(2), (Dkt. # 85), is GRANTED and Defendants' Opposition to SEC's Request to Appoint a Receiver, (Dkt. # 86), is deemed properly filed. It is further ORDERED that Defendants' Motion to Seal its Appendix in Support of its Motion to Dissolve, or, Alternatively, Modify the Court's Asset Freeze Order, (Dkt. # 58), is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. It is further ORDERED that all documents and exhibits referenced in Defendants' sealing motion, except for Exhibits D, E, and F, shall remain under seal. It is further ORDERED that the SEC's Unopposed Motion to Seal Exhibits in Support of its Response to Defendants' Emergency Motion to Dissolve, or, Alternatively, Modify the Court's Asset Freeze Order, (Dkt. # 75), is DENIED without prejudice. It is further ORDERED that the SEC's exhibits, (Dkt. # 76), shall remain under seal until Thursday, March 21, 2024. In the interim, either party may submit a renewed motion to seal that is consistent with Fifth Circuit precedent as explained in this order. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 3/7/2024. Modified text on 3/7/2024. |
| 90 | 02/26/2024 | PAPER TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Centum FinTech LLC, GSM Eternal LLC, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Himalayan Fintech LLC, Gopala Krishnan, Nanban Ventures LLC, Manivannan Shanmugam for proceedings held on 2024.02.24 - Sealed Transcript before Judge Jordan. Modified on 2/26/2024. Forwarded to Gayle Wear on 2/26/2024 |
| 89 | 02/24/2024 | Sealed Transcript. (gwear,) |
| 88 | 02/22/2024 | REPLY to Response to Motion re 77 MOTION to Appoint Receiver and Brief in Support filed by Securities and Exchange Commission. |
| 87 | 02/16/2024 | Correspondence to Court from Global Continental Consulting. |
| 86 | 02/15/2024 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 77 MOTION to Appoint Receiver and Brief in Support filed by Centum FinTech LLC, GSM Eternal LLC, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Himalayan Fintech LLC, Gopala Krishnan, Nanban Ventures LLC, Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 85 | 02/15/2024 | MOTION for Leave to File Exceed Page Limits Under Local Rule CV-7(a)(2) by Centum FinTech LLC, GSM Eternal LLC, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Himalayan Fintech LLC, Gopala Krishnan, Nanban Ventures LLC, Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 84 | 02/15/2024 | ORDER granting 82 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Plaintiff's Motion to Appoint a Receiver. The deadline for Defendants to respond to Plaintiff's Motion for Appointment of Receiver, (Dkt. #77), is extended to February 15, 2024. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 2/15/2024. |
| 83 | 02/15/2024 | ORDER granting 73, 80 Plaintiff's and Defendants' Unopposed Motions for Leave to Exceed Page Limits Under Local Rule CV-7(a)(2). Plaintiff's Response in Opposition to Defendants' Emergency Motion to Dissolve or, Alternatively, Modify the Asset Freeze Order, (Dkt. # 74), and Defendants' reply thereto, (Dkt. # 79), are deemed properly filed. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 2/15/2024. |
| 82 | 02/14/2024 | UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 78 Order, Response to Plaintiff's Motion to Appoint a Receiver by Centum FinTech LLC, GSM Eternal LLC, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Himalayan Fintech LLC, Gopala Krishnan, Nanban Ventures LLC, Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 81 | 02/14/2024 | ORDER REGARDING SCHEDULED MEDIATION. Signed by Magistrate Judge Aileen Goldman Durrett on 2/14/2024. |
| 80 | 02/13/2024 | EMERGENCY MOTION for Leave to File Exceed Page Limits Under Local Rule CV-7(a)(2) by Centum FinTech LLC, GSM Eternal LLC, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Himalayan Fintech LLC, Gopala Krishnan, Nanban Ventures LLC, Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 79 | 02/13/2024 | EMERGENCY REPLY to Response to Motion re 61 EMERGENCY MOTION Dissolve or Modify Freeze Order re 49 Order, 16 Sealed Order, In Support of filed by Centum FinTech LLC, GSM Eternal LLC, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Himalayan Fintech LLC, Gopala Krishnan, Nanban Ventures LLC, Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 78 | 02/07/2024 | ORDER. It is ORDERED that Defendants shall file a response to Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission's Motion for Appointment of Receiver and Brief in Support, (Dkt. # 77), by no later than Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 2/7/2024. |
| 77 | 02/06/2024 | MOTION to Appoint Receiver and Brief in Support by Securities and Exchange Commission. |
| 76 | 02/06/2024 | SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to Main Document: 75 UNOPPOSED MOTION to Seal Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion to Seal Exhibits in Support of its Response to Defendants Emergency Motion to Dissolve or, Alternatively, Modify the Court Asset Freeze Order. |
| 75 | 02/06/2024 | UNOPPOSED MOTION to Seal Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion to Seal Exhibits in Support of its Response to Defendants Emergency Motion to Dissolve or, Alternatively, Modify the Court Asset Freeze Order by Securities and Exchange Commission. |
| 74 | 02/06/2024 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 61 EMERGENCY MOTION Dissolve or Modify Freeze Order re 49 Order, 16 Sealed Order, filed by Securities and Exchange Commission. |
| 73 | 02/06/2024 | UNOPPOSED MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limits Under Local Rule CV-7(a)(2) by Securities and Exchange Commission. |
| 72 | 02/01/2024 | ORDER. The Court instructs Tareo Digital Advisory Ptd. Ltd. and/or their escrow agent Global Consulting Services to deposit any amounts due and owing to Centum Fintech, LLC into the Centum Fintech, LLC bank account within fifteen (15) days of this Order. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 1/2/2024. |
| 71 | 02/01/2024 | ORDER denying 66 Defendants' Emergency Opposed Motion for Expedited Response Period. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 2/1/2024. |
| 70 | 01/31/2024 | EMERGENCY REPLY to Response to Motion re 66 EMERGENCY MOTION Expedited Response Period re 61 EMERGENCY MOTION Dissolve or Modify Freeze Order re 49 Order, 16 Sealed Order, filed by Centum FinTech LLC, GSM Eternal LLC, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Himalayan Fintech LLC, Gopala Krishnan, Nanban Ventures LLC, Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 69 | 01/31/2024 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 66 EMERGENCY MOTION Expedited Response Period re 61 EMERGENCY MOTION Dissolve or Modify Freeze Order re 49 Order, 16 Sealed Order, Plaintiff Securities and Exchange Commission Response in Opposition to Defendants' Emergency Opposed Motion for Expedited Response Period filed by Securities and Exchange Commission. |
| 68 | 01/30/2024 | EMERGENCY MOTION Instruct Vendor to Transfer Money Into Centum Fintech, LLC's Account by Centum FinTech LLC, GSM Eternal LLC, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Himalayan Fintech LLC, Gopala Krishnan, Nanban Ventures LLC, Manivannan Shanmugam |
| 01/30/2024 | Set/Reset Deadlines as to 66 EMERGENCY MOTION Expedited Response Period. Responses due by 1/31/2024. (Text entry; no document attached.) | |
| 67 | 01/30/2024 | ORDER. It is ORDERED that Plaintiff shall file a response to Defendants' Emergency Opposed Motion for Expedited Response Period, (Dkt. # 66), by no later than Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 1/30/2024. |
| 66 | 01/29/2024 | EMERGENCY MOTION Expedited Response Period re 61 EMERGENCY MOTION Dissolve or Modify Freeze Order re 49 Order, 16 Sealed Order, by Centum FinTech LLC, GSM Eternal LLC, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Himalayan Fintech LLC, Gopala Krishnan, Nanban Ventures LLC, Manivannan Shanmugam. Modified on 1/30/2024 to remove terminat |
| 65 | 01/26/2024 | ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MEDIATION. The Court hereby ORDERS that this case be submitted to mediation in accordance with this Court's mediation plan. It is, therefore, ORDERED that U.S. Magistrate Judge Aileen Goldman Durrett is appointed to mediate the case. The parties are instructed to contact Judge Durrett's chambers (903-893-7667) to discuss available dates for mediation. The mediation conference shall be conducted by August 28, 2024. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 1/26/2024. |
| 64 | 01/26/2024 | SCHEDULING ORDER: Final Pretrial Conference SET for 2/12/2025 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 105 (Plano) before District Judge Sean D. Jordan. Joinder of Parties due by 3/27/2024. Designation of Mediator due by 7/17/2024. Discovery due by 7/31/2024. Motions due by 8/21/2024. Mediation Completion due by 8/28/2024. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 1/13/2025. Jury Instructions due by 1/29/2025. Proposed Findings of Fact due by 1/29/2025. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 1/26/2024. |
| 01/25/2024 | NOTICE: The Rule 16 management conference set for 2/14/2024 is cancelled. The Court will issue a scheduling order. (Text entry; no document attached.) | |
| 63 | 01/23/2024 | SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to Main Document: 61 EMERGENCY MOTION Dissolve or Modify Freeze Order re 49 Order, 16 Sealed Order. |
| 62 | 01/23/2024 | SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to Main Document: 61 EMERGENCY MOTION Dissolve or Modify Freeze Order re 49 Order, 16 Sealed Order. |
| 61 | 01/23/2024 | EMERGENCY MOTION Dissolve or Modify Freeze Order re 49 Order, 16 Sealed Order, by Centum FinTech LLC, GSM Eternal LLC, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Himalayan Fintech LLC, Gopala Krishnan, Nanban Ventures LLC, Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 60 | 01/22/2024 | CORRECTED MOTION for Leave to File Exceed Page Limits Under Local Rule CV-7(a)(2) by Centum FinTech LLC, GSM Eternal LLC, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Himalayan Fintech LLC, Gopala Krishnan, Nanban Ventures LLC, Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 01/19/2024 | Clerk's LR CV-10(d) Notice of Deficiency as to 59 Motion for Leave to File, - LR CV-7(i) or LR CR-47(a)(3) requires this document to include a certificate of conference that complies with the rule. Recommended cure: Within one day, Filer must refile with the word Corrected in the title of the document. The filer should use the same ECF event and when offered the docket text enhancement dropdown, select CORRECTED so it will also appear in the docket text. (Text entry; no document attached.) | |
| 59 | 01/19/2024 | MOTION for Leave to File Exceed Page Limits Under Local Rule CV-7(a)(2) by Centum FinTech LLC, GSM Eternal LLC, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Himalayan Fintech LLC, Gopala Krishnan, Nanban Ventures LLC, Manivannan Shanmugam. Modified to terminate, see dkt. 60 on 1/26/2024. |
| 58 | 01/19/2024 | MOTION to Seal Appendix in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dissolve, Or, Alternatively, Modify the Court's Asset Freeze Order by Centum FinTech LLC, GSM Eternal LLC, Sakthivel Palani Gounder, Himalayan Fintech LLC, Gopala Krishnan, Nanban Ventures LLC, Manivannan Shanmugam. |
| 57 | 01/18/2024 | JOINT REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. |
| 56 | 01/16/2024 | NOTICE of Initial Mandatory Disclosures by Securities and Exchange Commission re 55 Order Governing Proceedings |
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