12/08/2015 85 ORDER denying 29 motion to dismiss under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2), 12(b)(6) and Rule 9(b). Ordered by Senior Judge Lyle E. Strom. (JDR) (Entered: 12/08/2015)
The Court finds that plaintiff has satisfied its prima facie burden of showing that the Court has personal jurisdiction over Signature Stock. Signature Stock’s motion to dismiss contains only one substantive sentence with respect to its motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. Signature Stock states that it “has no connection to Nebraska nor [is] any of its business related to any commercial activity in Nebraska.” (Filing No. 30 at 4). However, as alleged in plaintiff’s complaint, the injury sustained by COR Clearing occurred within Nebraska. See generally Filing No. 1.
Furthermore, Signature Stock’s statement quoted above rings hollow considering: (1) Signature Stock’s communications with COR Clearing cited in COR Clearing’s affidavits accompanying its brief in opposition to Signature Stock’s motion; and (2) the far reaches of Signature Stock’s contacts given the nature of the business with which it is involved. Focusing on the central relationship between the defendant, the forum and the litigation, the Court finds exercising personal jurisdiction over Signature Stock would not violate constitutional limits. Signature Stock’s contacts with Nebraska analyzed in light of the facts and allegations giving rise to plaintiff’s claim comport with fair play and substantial justice and allow for the Court’s exercise of jurisdiction pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2). -
12/10/2015 86 ORDER that that the motion is granted; the parties shall have until January 31, 2016, to file their Rule 26(f)(2) report. Ordered by Senior Judge Lyle E. Strom. (LAC) (Entered: 12/10/2015)
U.S. District Court District of Nebraska (8 Omaha)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 8:15-cv-00317-LES-FG3 COR Clearing, LLC v. Calissio Resources Group, Inc. et al
Assigned to: Senior Judge Lyle E. Strom Referred to: Magistrate Judge F.A. Gossett Cause: 28:1332 Diversity-Injunctive & Declaratory Relief Date Filed: 08/26/2015 Jury Demand: Plaintiff Nature of Suit: 190 Contract: Other Jurisdiction: Diversity
Plaintiff COR Clearing, LLC a Delaware limited liability company represented by Andrew G. Smith WINSTON, STRAWN LAW FIRM - LOS ANGELES 333 South Grand Avenue Suite 3800 Los Angeles, CA 90071-1543 (213) 615-1700 Fax: (213) 615-1750 Email: agsmith@winston.com PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Carrie S. Dolton GOBER, HILGERS LAW FIRM - OMAHA 14301 FNB Parkway Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 218-2106 Fax: (877) 437-5755 Email: cdolton@goberhilgers.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
David L. Aronoff WINSTON, STRAWN LAW FIRM - LOS ANGELES 333 South Grand Avenue Suite 3800 Los Angeles, CA 90071-1543 (213) 615-1700 Fax: (213) 615-1750 Email: daronoff@winston.com PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Michael T. Hilgers GOBER, HILGERS LAW FIRM - OMAHA 14301 FNB Parkway Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 218-2106 Fax: (877) 437-5755 Email: mhilgers@goberhilgers.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Saul S. Rostamian WINSTON, STRAWN LAW FIRM - LOS ANGELES 333 South Grand Avenue Suite 3800 Los Angeles, CA 90071-1543 (213) 615-1700 Fax: (213) 615-1750 Email: srostamian@winston.com PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
V.
Defendant Calissio Resources Group, Inc. a Nevada corporation Defendant Adam Carter an individual
Defendant Signature Stock Transfer, Inc. a Texas corporation represented by Gail E. Boliver BOLIVER LAW FIRM 2414 South 2nd Street Marshalltown, IA 50158 (641) 752-6597 Email: boliver@boliverlaw.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant Does 1-50
Interested Party Benjamin Riley
Interested Party Alicja Socha represented by Alicja Socha 4251 Gulf Shore Boulevard North Apartment 2 Neples, Fl 34103 PRO SE
Interested Party Steven J Markow
Interested Party John Link
Interested Party Oscar Whitley
Interested Party Randy Rosbough
Interested Party Peter Suh
Interested Party KCG Americas LLC Interested Party TD Ameritrade Clearing, Inc. represented by Elizabeth Bruening Smith MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ PC LLO 1601 Dodge St., Suite 3700, First National Tower Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 341-3070 Email: esmith@mcgrathnorth.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
William F. Hargens MCGRATH, NORTH LAW FIRM 1601 Dodge Street Suite 3700, First National Tower Omaha, NE 68102-1627 (402) 341-3070 Fax: (402) 341-0216 Email: whargens@mcgrathnorth.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Interested Party Alpine Securities Corporation represented by Michael T. Hilgers (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED