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Complaint filed and summons issued as to defendant(s) Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson, and Rosenthal, PC.. Jury trial demanded.. Filed by Michele J. Le Moal-Gray on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Basile, Antonietta) (Entered: 10/02/2002)
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Sept. 30, 2002
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Sept. 30, 2002
Clearinghouse
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3
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MOTION by Rabbia Ashraf for an Order 1) permitting Ashraf to intervene as a party pltff in this case and accept for filing her Complaint against Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson & Rosenthal, P.C. 2) exercising the Court's supplemental jurisdiction pursuant to 28 USC 1367 over Ashraf's Complaint and her claims contained therein. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 12/11/2002)
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Nov. 19, 2002
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Nov. 19, 2002
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4
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MEMORANDUM OF LAW Re: In support of [3] Motion to Intervene by Rabbia Ashraf. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 12/11/2002)
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Nov. 19, 2002
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Nov. 19, 2002
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AFFIDAVIT/DECLARARTION OF Louis Pechman Re: In support of [3] Motion to Intervene filed on behalf of Rabbia Ashraf (interested-pty). (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 12/11/2002)
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Nov. 19, 2002
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Nov. 19, 2002
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Letter from Louis Pechman to Judge Spatt, dated 11/20/02 re: because of an error in our copying, the complaint, attached as Exhibit A tothe Declaration in Support of Rannia Ashraf's motion to Intervene, submitted on 11/18/02, may have been missing pages 8-10. Enclosed are supplementary pages to be inserted into the complaint. We apologize for any inconvenience. (Harper, Karene) (Entered: 12/09/2002)
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Nov. 21, 2002
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Nov. 21, 2002
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6
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CROSS-MOTION by Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson, and Rosenthal, PC. Re: To compel Rabbia Ashraf to arbitrate her Complaint against dfts and honor the terms of her employment agreement; And in opposition to Ashraf's motion to Intervene as an unconditional right. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 12/12/2002)
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Dec. 9, 2002
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Dec. 9, 2002
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AFFIDAVIT of Joan M. Gilbride on behalf of Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson, and Rosenthal, P.C. Re: In support of dft's [6] MOTION to Compel Arbitration; And in opposition to pltff's [3] Motion to Intervene. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 12/12/2002)
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Dec. 9, 2002
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Dec. 9, 2002
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MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson, and Rosenthal, P.C. Re: In support of dft's [6] MOTION to Compel Arbitration; and in opposition to the [3] Motion of Rabbia Ashraf to Intervene as an unconditional right. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 12/12/2002)
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Dec. 9, 2002
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Dec. 9, 2002
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MEMORANDUM OF LAW Re: In opposition to dft's [6] Cross-Motion to compel arbitration; and in further support of pltff-intervenor's [3] Motion to Intervene by Rabbia Ashraf. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 12/30/2002)
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Dec. 26, 2002
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Dec. 26, 2002
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11
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MEMORANDUM OF LAW by E.E.O.C. Re: In opposition to dft/cross-movant Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson & Rosenthal, P.C.'s [6] cross-motion to compel arbitration; and in opposition to the [3] motion of Rabbia Ashraf for leave to intervent as an unconditional right.(Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 01/08/2003)
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Jan. 2, 2003
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Jan. 2, 2003
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12
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AFFIRMATION of Michele J. Le Moal-Gray on behalf of the E.E.O.C. Re: In opposition to dft/cross-movant Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson & Rosenthal, P.C.'s [6] cross-motion to compel arbitration; and in opposition to the [3] motion of Rabbia Ashraf for leave to intervent as an unconditional right.(Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 01/08/2003)
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Jan. 2, 2003
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Jan. 2, 2003
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REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW Re: In further support of dft/cross-movant's [6] motion to compel Arbitration filed by Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson, and Rosenthal, PC. (Entitled: Memorandum of Law in Support of dft/cross-movant's reply to Rabbia Ashraf's and pltff's opposition to dft's cross-motion to Compel Arbitration). (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 01/13/2003)
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Jan. 8, 2003
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Jan. 8, 2003
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AFFIDAVIT of Joan M. Gilbride on behalf of dft/cross-movant Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson & Rosenthal, P.C. Re: In further support of dft's [6] motion to compel arbitration. Ashraf's motion to intervene should be denied in its entirety and Ashraf should be compelled to arbitrate her state and local claims against the dft. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 01/13/2003)
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Jan. 8, 2003
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Jan. 8, 2003
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ANSWER to Complaint by Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson, and Rosenthal, PC.(Fagan, Linda) (Entered: 01/30/2003)
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Jan. 21, 2003
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Jan. 21, 2003
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17
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MOTION to Dismiss all claims seeking class-wide relief for a putative Class of aggrieved female employees that does not exist and , MOTION to Strike all claims pertaining to Individuals other than Rabbia Ashraf, pursuant to FRCP 12(f) by Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson, and Rosenthal, PC.. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 03/21/2003)
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March 19, 2003
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March 19, 2003
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AFFIDAVIT of Joan M. Gilbride on behalf of Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson, and Rosenthal, P.C. Re: In Support of dfts' [17] MOTION to Dismiss all claims seeking class-wide relief for a putative Class of aggrieved female employees that does not exist and MOTION to Strike all claims pertaining to Individuals other than Rabbia Ashraf, pursuant to FRCP 12(f) . (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 03/21/2003)
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March 19, 2003
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March 19, 2003
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MEMORANDUM OF LAW Re: In Support of dfts' [17] MOTION to Dismiss all claims seeking class-wide relief for a putative Class of aggrieved female employees that does not exist and MOTION to Strike all claims pertaining to Individuals other than Rabbia Ashraf, pursuant to FRCP 12(f) by by Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson, and Rosenthal, PC.. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 03/21/2003)
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March 19, 2003
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March 19, 2003
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DISCLOSURE of Interested Parties by Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson, and Rosenthal, PC..(Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 03/21/2003)
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March 19, 2003
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March 19, 2003
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MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Re: In Opposition to the dft's [17] MOTION to Dismiss Class Claims and to Strike Certain Individual Claims. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 04/08/2003)
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April 4, 2003
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April 4, 2003
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DECLARATION of Michelle J. Le Moal-Gray on behalf of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Re: In Opposition to dft's [17] MOTION to Dismiss all claims seeking class-wide relief and to Strike all claims pertaining to individuals other than Rabbia Ashraf. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 04/08/2003)
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April 4, 2003
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April 4, 2003
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MOTION for Protective Order , pursuant to FRCP 26(c)(2), precluding dfts from engaging in ex parte communications with the current or former employees, who are or will be identified as claimants in this action, regarding the allegations raised in this law suit, by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 04/10/2003)
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April 7, 2003
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April 7, 2003
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MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Re: In Support of their [23] MOTION for Protective Order , pursuant to FRCP 26(c)(2), precluding dfts from engaging in ex parte communications with the current or former employees, who are or will be identified as claimants in this action, regarding the allegations raised in this lawsuit. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 04/10/2003)
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April 7, 2003
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April 7, 2003
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DECLARATION (April 3, 2003) of Michelle J. LeMoal-Gray Re: In Support of pltff's [23] MOTION for a Protective Order , pursuant to FRCP 26(c)(2), precluding dfts from engaging in ex parte communications with the current or former employees, who are or will be identified as claimants in this action, regarding the allegations raised in this lawsuit. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 04/10/2003)
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April 7, 2003
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April 7, 2003
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ENDORSED ORDER granting [26] letter request for an extension of time until 4/22/03 to serve the dft's reply in further support of its Motion to Dismiss Class Claims and to Strike Certain Individual Claims. EOD #26. C/M (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 04/21/2003)
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April 17, 2003
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April 17, 2003
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REPLY to Response to Motion re [17] MOTION to Dismiss all claims seeking class-wide relief for a putative Class of aggrieved female employees that does not exist and MOTION to Strike all claims pertaining to Individuals other than Rabbia Ashraf, pursuant to FRCP 12(f) MOTION to Strike all claims pertaining to Individuals other than Rabbia Ashraf, pursuant to FRCP 12(f) filed by Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson, and Rosenthal, PC.. (Gilbride, Joan) (Entered: 04/22/2003)
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April 22, 2003
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April 22, 2003
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ORDER - A conference will be held in this case on 5/22/03 @ 2:00 p.m. before USMJ Lindsay. All counsel must be present. Pltff's counsel is directed to ensure that a copy of this Order be served upon all parties. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Arlene R. Lindsay, on 4/22/03). C/M (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 04/24/2003)
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April 22, 2003
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April 22, 2003
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RESPONSE in Opposition re [23] MOTION for Protective Order , pursuant to FRCP 26(c)(2), precluding dfts from engaging in ex parte communications with the current or former employees, who are or will be identified as claimants in this action, regarding the allegations raised in t filed by Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson, and Rosenthal, PC.. (Gilbride, Joan) (Entered: 04/24/2003)
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April 24, 2003
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April 24, 2003
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REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson, and Rosenthal, PC. Re: In further support of dfts' [17] MOTION to Dismiss Class Claims and to Strike Certain Individual Claims; and in reply to the EEOC's Memorandum of Law opposing the dft's motion. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 04/28/2003)
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April 24, 2003
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April 24, 2003
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MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson, and Rosenthal, PC. Re: In Opposition to pltff's [23] MOTION for a Protective Order.(Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 04/29/2003)
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April 29, 2003
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April 29, 2003
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AFFIDAVIT of Joan M. Gilbride on behalf of dfts Rappaport, Hertz, Cherson, and Rosenthal, PC. Re: In opposition to pltff's [23] MOTION for a Protective Order. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 04/29/2003)
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April 29, 2003
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April 29, 2003
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REPLY MEMORANDUM by Equal Employment Opportunity Commision Re: In further support of pltff's [23] MOTION for Protective Order , pursuant to FRCP 26(c)(2), precluding dfts from engaging in ex parte communications with the current or former employees, who are or will be identified as claimants in this action, regarding the allegations raised in this lawsuit. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 05/14/2003)
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May 12, 2003
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May 12, 2003
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AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION of Michelle J. Le Moal-Grey (May 7, 2003) on behalf of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Re: In further support of pltff's [23] MOTION for Protective Order , pursuant to FRCP 26(c)(2), precluding dfts from engaging in ex parte communications with the current or former employees, who are or will be identified as claimants in this action, regarding the allegations raised in this lawsuit. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 05/14/2003)
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May 12, 2003
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May 12, 2003
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LETTER MOTION from Louis Pechman to Judge Lindsay Re: Request for an adjournment of the 5/22/03 conference. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 05/27/2003)
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May 15, 2003
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May 15, 2003
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ENDORSED ORDER granting [35] Letter Application for an adjournment of the 5/22/03 conference. The 5/22/03 conference is rescheduled for 7/14/03 @ 2:00 p.m. before USMJ Lindsay. (Signed by Magistrate-Judge Arlene R. Lindsay, on 5/15/03). EOD #35. C/F (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 05/27/2003)
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May 15, 2003
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May 15, 2003
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Letter from Louis Pechman to The Honorable Arlene R. Lindsay, dated 6/19/03 re: To confirm that the conference in the above-referenced matter will be rescheduled to 7/16/03 at 2:00 p.m. (Fagan, Linda) (Entered: 07/14/2003)
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June 20, 2003
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June 20, 2003
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Endorsed ORDER on [36] Letter; So Ordered; Status Conference reset for 7/16/03 at 2:00 p.m. before Magistrate-Judge Arlene R. Lindsay.( Signed by Judge Arlene R. Lindsay on 6/20/03. ) c/f eod #36(Fagan, Linda) (Entered: 07/14/2003)
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June 20, 2003
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June 20, 2003
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MINUTE ENTRY; Case called before USMJ Lindsay on 7/16/03 @ 2:00 p.m., for Civil Cause for Initial Conference. Counsel for all sides present. Intervenor - Mr. Beckman. Parties to provide joint status letter by 9/29/03 as to the status of mediation. Ms. LeMaol-Gray directed to serve a copy of this order on all parties upon receipt. So Ordered. C/F (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 08/08/2003)
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July 16, 2003
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July 16, 2003
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ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation - The parties stipulate, through counsel, that they seek to have the above-captioned case designated for inclusion in the court-annexed mediation program of the USDC/EDNY, at the Court's earliest convenience. Mediation to be scheduled for date after 8/15/03. (Signed by Magistrate-Judge Arlene R. Lindsay, on 7/16/03). C/G(Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 08/08/2003)
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July 16, 2003
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July 16, 2003
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Case referred to mediation.. Signed by Judge Arlene R. Lindsay on 07/16/2003. (Lepp, Gerald)(dcstat) (Entered: 02/25/2004)
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July 16, 2003
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July 16, 2003
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LETTER MOTION from Joan Gilbride to Judge Spatt Re: All parties agreed that oral argument is not necessary and, therefore, we request that the scheduled oral argument be cancelled. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 08/08/2003)
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July 17, 2003
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July 17, 2003
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ENDORSED ORDER granting [40] Letter Application requesting that oral argument scheduled for 7/25/03 be cancelled. (Signed by Judge Arthur D. Spatt, on 7/18/03). EOD #40. C/M (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 08/08/2003)
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July 17, 2003
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July 17, 2003
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ORDER granting [3] Motion to Intervene; Ashraf's request that the Court exercise supplemental jurisdiction over her state and local claims is granted; granting [6] Motion to Compel arbitration of Ashraf's Title VII, state, and local claims; and that Ashraf's proceedings agains the deft. is stayed pending the conclusion of the arbitation proceeding. Signed by JudgeArthur D. Spatt on 7/29/03. c/m. (Dachille, Patty) (Entered: 08/06/2003)
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July 29, 2003
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July 29, 2003
Clearinghouse
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM/E-MAIL dated 9/24/03 from Gerald P. Lepp to Judge Spatt/Judge Lindsay Re: This case has settled following mediation. Counsel will forward you a stipulation of discontinuance. (Coleman, Laurie) Additional attachment(s) added on 9/30/2003 (Coleman, Laurie). (Entered: 09/30/2003)
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Sept. 24, 2003
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Sept. 24, 2003
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ENDORSEMENT of 42 Interoffice Memorandum/Email Re: This case has settled following mediation. Case Closed. (Signed by Judge Arthur D. Spatt on 9/24/03). (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 09/30/2003)
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Sept. 24, 2003
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Sept. 24, 2003
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LETTER dated 9/24/03 from Joan Gilbride counsel for dft/Michele Le Moal-Gray counsel for pltff to Judge Lindsay Re: In response to the Court's request, the parties to this action submit this status report. As per the Court's order, the parties engaged in mediation on 9/16/03, which resulted in an agreement that the case would be resolved through the entry of a Consent Decree by the Court. The parties have reached agreement on the amount of the financial consideration. The parties request that the Court await the submission of the Consent Decree and take no further action on this case at this time. (Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 10/08/2003)
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Sept. 26, 2003
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Sept. 26, 2003
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CONSENT DECREE - The EEOC and Rappaport desire to compromise and settle the differences embodied in this action, and intend that the terms and conditions of the settlement be set forth in this Consent Decree. The parties agree that it is in their mutual interest to resolve this matter fully without the costs, uncertainty, expense and delay of litigation. This agreement is not an admission of liability by Rapaport, nor shall it be construed as such. The parties consent to the entry of this Decree as final and binding between Rapaport and the EEOC, who are the signatories hereto, and their future successors or assigns. This Decree will remain in effect until two (2) years from the date of the Court's entry of this Consent Decree. (See Consent Decree for further details). (Signed by Judge Arthur D. Spatt on 12/31/03). C/M(Coleman, Laurie) Additional attachment(s) added on 2/5/2004 (Coleman, Laurie). (Entered: 02/05/2004)
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Dec. 31, 2003
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Dec. 31, 2003
Clearinghouse
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45
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STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL - Pursuant to FRCP Rule 41(a)(1)(ii), the above entitled actions is dismissed with prejudice as to all dfts and without costs or attorney's fees to either party. Case Closed. (Signed by Judge Arthur D. Spatt on 12/31/03). C/M(Coleman, Laurie) (Entered: 02/05/2004)
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Dec. 31, 2003
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Dec. 31, 2003
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