Case details

Court: nyed
Docket #: 2:03-cv-03577
Case Name: Commodity Futures Trading Commission v. International Foreign Currency, Inc. et al
PACER case #: 219694
Date filed: 2003-07-23
Date terminated: 2012-01-31
Assigned to: Judge Dora Lizette Irizarry
Referred to: Magistrate Judge Arlene R. Lindsay
Case Cause: 7:6(b) Federal Commodity Exchange Regulation
Nature of Suit: 850 Securities/Commodities
Jury Demand: None
Jurisdiction: U.S. Government Plaintiff

Parties

Represented Party Attorney & Contact Info
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Plaintiff
Erin Powell
Commodity Futures Trading Commission 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20003 202-418-5361 Fax: 202-418-5538
TERMINATED: 06/07/2006 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Erin Vespe
Commodity Futures Trading Commission 1155 21st Street, Nw Washington, DC 20587 202-418-5361 Fax: 202-418-5538
TERMINATED: 11/07/2008 LEAD ATTORNEY

James H. Holl , III
Commodity Futures Trading Commission 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20581 202-418-5000 Fax: 202-418-5538
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Kevin K. Batteh
U.S. CFTC Division Of Enforcement 1155 21st Street Nw Washington, DC 20581 202-418-5636 Fax: 202-418-5538 Email: kbatteh@cftc.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Katherine M. Scovin
United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission 1155 21st Street Nw Washington, DC 20581 202-418-5000 Fax: 202-418-5538 Email: kscovin@cftc.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

International Foreign Currency, Inc.
Defendant
a New York Corporation doing business asInternational Foreign Currency Exchange doing business asI.F.C. Trading, Inc.
Bruce Smirti
Law office of Brue A. Smirti 1225 Franklin Avenue Suite 400 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 741-3102
TERMINATED: 11/07/2008 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Thomas Qualls
Defendant
an individual
Bruce Smirti
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 11/07/2008 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Michael Kourmolis
Defendant
an individual
Paul W. Thorpe , Jr.
Rebore, Thorpe & Pisarello, P.C. 500 Bicounty Blvd Farmingdale, NY 11735 631-249-6600 Fax: 631-249-8190 Email: gfitzgerald@rtplaw.net
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

United States of America
Intervenor
Daniel A. Spector
United States Attorneys Office Eastern District of New York 271 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201-1820 718-254-6345 Fax: 718-254-6076 Email: daniel.spector@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

John Alexander Nathanson
United States Attorneys Office Eastern District of New York 271 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201-1820 (718) 254-7492 Fax: 718-254-6481
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew Lore Levine
United States Attorneys Office Eastern District of New York 271 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201-1820 (718) 254-6294 Fax: 718-254-7499
TERMINATED: 11/07/2008 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Documents

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2003-07-23 1 0 COMPLAINT against International Foreign Currency, Inc., Michael Kourmolis, Thomas Qualls. Summons Issued, filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Duong, Susan) Modified on 7/28/2003 (Duong, Susan). (Entered: 07/28/2003)
2003-07-23 2 0 MOTION to Seal the record of proceedings by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Mahon, Cinthia) (Entered: 07/31/2003)
2003-07-23 3 0 ORDER granting the 2 motion to seal the record in the proceeding. This order shall expire upon the plaintiff's filing with the Clerk of proofs of service upon all defendants of the summons and complaint and other papers in support therof. Signed by Judge Thomas C. Platt on 7/23/03. (Mahon, Cinthia) (Entered: 07/31/2003)
2003-07-23 4 0 Ex Parte MOTION for order permitting expedited discovery ; statutory restraining order; and order to show cause Re: Preliminary Injunction by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Mahon, Cinthia) Modified on 8/1/2003 (Mahon, Cinthia). (Entered: 08/01/2003)
2003-07-23 5 0 MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES in Support re 4 Ex Parte MOTION for an order permitting expedited discovery ; statutory restraining order; and order to show cause Re: Preliminary Injunction by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Mahon, Cinthia) (Entered: 08/01/2003)
2003-07-23 6 0 EXHIBITS to Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of plaintiff's motion for an ex parte statutory restraining order and other equitable relief by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Mahon, Cinthia) (Entered: 08/01/2003)
2003-07-23 7 0 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE why an order for Preliminary Injunction should not be granted to prohibit further violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and why the other relief requested should not be granted pending trial on the merits of this action. OTSC returnable 7/28/03 at 2 p.m. Should any party wish to file a memorandum of law or other papers in opposition to pltff's motion for a PI, all papers shall be file on or before 9 a.m on 7/28/03 and served no later than 7/25/03. Granting the 4 motion for expedited discovery and statutory restraining order. Signed by Judge Thomas C. Platt on 7/23/03. c/m (Mahon, Cinthia) (Entered: 08/01/2003)
2003-07-23 8 0 MOTION for Leave to File facsimile signature page by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Mahon, Cinthia) (Entered: 08/01/2003)
2003-07-23 9 0 ORDER granting 8 Motion for Leave to File. The clerk shall accept for filing the fax signature of Ronald Hobson upon his declaration. Signed by JudgeThomas C. Platt on 7/23/03. c/m (Mahon, Cinthia) (Entered: 08/01/2003)
2003-07-28 10 0 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. International Foreign Currency, Inc. served on 7/24/2003, answer due 8/13/2003; Michael Kourmolis served on 7/24/2003, answer due 8/13/2003; Thomas Qualls served on 7/24/2003, answer due 8/13/2003. (Mahon, Cinthia) (Entered: 08/19/2003)
2003-07-28 11 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Thomas C. Platt on 7/28/03 at 2:00 p.m. for civil cause on OTSC. Counsel for plaintiff: Erin E. Powell and James Holl present. Counsel for deft: Bruce A. Smirti present. Michael P. Kourmolis present pro se. Show Cause Hearing held on 7/28/2003. Mr. Kourmolis requests a court appointed attorney. The Court allows Mr. Kourmolis time to retain an attorney. Defts must give plaintiff subpoenaed records. Pltff must free up deft's personal bank accounts. Parties must set a discovery date and a date for an EBT. The Court allows this case to be unsealed. Next conference date will be set for 8/19/03 before Mag. Judge Lindsay. (Court Reporter MaryAnne Steiger.) (Mahon, Cinthia) (Entered: 08/19/2003)
2003-08-14 12 0 Letter from Paul W. Thorpe, Jr. to Judge Platt re: requesting an enlargment of my time to answer the complaint to 9/19/03. Plaintiff's counsel, Erin Powell, has consented to this request. (Mahon, Cinthia) (Entered: 09/09/2003)
2003-09-03 13 0 Letter dated 8/21/03 from Erin Powell to USMJ Lindsay re: The parties respectfully request that this court establish both a vehicle for resolving the outstanding jurisdictional issues, as well as a case management Order. (Lopez, Adriana) (Entered: 09/11/2003)
2003-09-22 14 0 ORDER : Initial Conference set for 10/17/2003 02:00 PM before Magistrate-Judge Arlene R. Lindsay.. Signed by Judge Arlene R. Lindsay on 9/22/03. cm(Lopez, Adriana) (Entered: 09/26/2003)
2003-09-02 15 0 ANSWER to Complaint by International Foreign Currency, Inc., Thomas Qualls.(Lopez, Adriana) (Entered: 09/26/2003)
2003-10-03 16 0 Letter Motion dated 10/3/03 from James Holl To USMJ Lindsay re: Respectfully request that the conference scheduled for 10/17/03 be rescheduled to 10/20/03 at 3:00 pm. (Lopez, Adriana) (Entered: 10/15/2003)
2003-10-20 17 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Arlene R. Lindsay : Initial Conference Hearing held on 10/20/2003. Counsel for all sides present. The dft shall move to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction on or before 11/14/03. No motion papers shall be filed until the motion is fully briefed by both sides and exchanges at all papers have been made. The dft shall notify the undersigned within one week of the receipt at a decision on their motions. So Ordered. cf (Lopez, Adriana) (Entered: 10/27/2003)
2003-11-17 18 0 Letter dated 11/7/03 from Rachel Entman to USMJ Lindsay re: After all sides are briefed and parties served, the parties should contact Judge Platt's chambers for further guidance. (Lopez, Adriana) Modified on 12/2/2003 (Lopez, Adriana). (Entered: 12/02/2003)
2004-03-09 19 0 MOTION to Dismiss the complaint on the ground that this Court does not have subject matter jurisdiction and/or dismissing the complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Filed by Michael Kourmolis. (Lopez, Adriana) (Entered: 04/01/2004)
2004-03-09 20 0 AFFIRMATION OF PAUL THORPE in Support to the 19 MOTION to Dismiss the complaint on the ground that this Court does not have subject matter jurisdiction and/or dismissing the complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Filed by Michael Kourmolis. (Lopez, Adriana) (Entered: 04/01/2004)
2004-03-09 21 0 MEMORANDUM in Support to the 19 MOTION to Dismiss the complaint on the ground that this Court does not have subject matter jurisdiction and/or dismissing the complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Filed by Michael Kourmolis. (Lopez, Adriana) (Entered: 04/01/2004)
2004-03-09 22 0 MOTION to Dismiss the complaint on the ground that this Court does not have subject matter jurisdiction and/or dismissing the complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Filed by International Foreign Currency, Inc., Thomas Qualls. (Lopez, Adriana) (Entered: 04/01/2004)
2004-03-09 23 0 AFFIRMATION OF BRUCE A. SMIRTI in Support to the 22 MOTION to Dismiss the complaint on the ground that this Court does not have subject matter jurisdiction and/or dismissing the complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Filed by International Foreign Currency, Inc., Thomas Qualls. (Lopez, Adriana) (Entered: 04/01/2004)
2004-03-09 24 0 MEMORANDUM in Support to the 22 MOTION to Dismiss the complaint on the ground that this Court does not have subject matter jurisdiction and/or dismissing the complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Filed by International Foreign Currency, Inc., Thomas Qualls. (Lopez, Adriana) (Entered: 04/01/2004)
2004-03-09 25 0 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to the 19 22 MOTIONS to Dismiss the complaint on the ground that this Court does not have subject matter jurisdiction and/or dismissing the complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Lopez, Adriana) (Entered: 04/01/2004)
2004-03-09 26 0 AFFIRMATION OF PAUL THORPE in further Support to the 19 MOTION to Dismiss the complaint on the ground that this Court does not have subject matter jurisdiction and/or dismissing the complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Filed by Michael Kourmolis. (Lopez, Adriana) (Entered: 04/01/2004)
2004-03-09 27 0 ANSWER to Complaint by Michael Kourmolis.(Lopez, Adriana) (Entered: 04/01/2004)
2004-03-19 28 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Thomas C. Platt : Motion Hearing held on 3/19/2004 re defendants 19 22 MOTIONS to Dismiss the complaint on the ground that this Court does not have subject matter jurisdiction and/or dismissing the complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Counsel for all sides present. Motion argued by all sides. Decision Reserved. (Lopez, Adriana) (Entered: 04/07/2004)
2004-09-03 29 0 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: Defendants' Motions to dismiss the complaint are DENIED. Signed by JudgeThomas C. Platt on 9/3/04. (Lopez, Adriana) (Entered: 09/08/2004)
2004-10-26 30 0 ORDER: A status conference in the above-captioned case has been scheduled for November 10, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. to be held in Courtroom 814 in the United States Federal Courthouse in Central Islip. Signed by Judge Arlene R. Lindsay on 10/26/04. See attachment for details. c/ecf(Morabito, Bryan) (Entered: 10/26/2004)
2004-11-10 31 0 SCHEDULING ORDER: See attached order setting the following schedule: Motions to Amend Pleadings and/or join additional parties shall be completed by 4/5/2005. All discovery (fact & expert) to be completed by 6/21/2005. Application for premotion conference to be submitted to the district court by 7/5/2005. Proposed Pretrial Order to be electronically filed by 7/19/2005. Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/19/2005 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Arlene R. Lindsay. Signed by Judge Arlene R. Lindsay on 11/10/04. (Goodstein, Alyce) (Entered: 11/10/2004)
2004-11-10 32 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Arlene R. Lindsay : Interim Pretrial Conference held on 11/10/2004. No appearance by any party. (Goodstein, Alyce) (Entered: 11/10/2004)
2005-05-02 33 0 MOTION to Intervene and to Stay Discovery by United States. (Levine, Matthew) (Entered: 05/02/2005)
2005-05-02 34 0 NOTICE by United States of Motion to Intervene and Stay Discovery (Levine, Matthew) (Entered: 05/02/2005)
2005-05-02 35 0 Letter from Matthew L. Levine to The Honorable Dora L. Irizarry Regarding Transmittal of Motion of the United States to Intervene and to Stay Discovery. (Levine, Matthew) (Entered: 05/02/2005)
2005-05-09 36 0 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by United States re 34 Notice (Other) Notice of Motion, et al. (Levine, Matthew) (Entered: 05/09/2005)
2005-06-02 37 0 Proposed Pretrial Order Pertaining to Motion to Intervene and Stay Discovery by United States. (Levine, Matthew) (Entered: 06/02/2005)
2005-06-09 38 0 Sealed document. (Williams-Jackson, Sandy) (Entered: 06/09/2005)
2005-06-09 39 0 ORDER: See attached order. Ordered by Judge Arlene R. Lindsay on 6/9/05. (c/ecf)(Goodstein, Alyce) (Entered: 06/09/2005)
2005-11-17 40 0 Letter from Matthew L. Levine to The Honorable Dora L. Irizarry Regarding Government's Consent Motion Seeking Continuation of Stay of Discovery. (Levine, Matthew) (Entered: 11/17/2005)
2005-11-17 41 0 Proposed Pretrial Order Related to Consent Motion to Continue Stay of Discovery by United States. (Levine, Matthew) (Entered: 11/17/2005)
2005-11-18 42 0 SEALED ENVELOPE containing a Declaration; submitted by Matthew Levine. (Vaughn, Terry) (Entered: 11/21/2005)
2006-03-27 43 0 Letter on Consent Seeking Extension of Stay of Discovery by United States. (Levine, Matthew) (Entered: 03/27/2006)
2006-03-31 44 0 Sealed document. (Williams-Jackson, Sandy) (Entered: 03/31/2006)
2006-03-31 45 0 ORDER: That discovery in the above captioned action be stayed for an additional period of 60 days, commencing April 4, 2006. Ordered by Judge Dora Lizette Irizarry on 3/29/06. (Williams-Jackson, Sandy) (Entered: 03/31/2006)
2006-06-06 46 0 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Vespe, Erin) (Entered: 06/06/2006)
2006-06-06 47 0 NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin K. Batteh on behalf of Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Batteh, Kevin) (Entered: 06/06/2006)
2006-06-14 48 0 ORDER: Telephone status conference scheduled for October 10, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. Plaintiff is to initiate the conference and to call the court at (631)712-5730 once all parties are on the line. Ordered by Judge Arlene R. Lindsay on 6/14/06. See attachment for details. c/ecf (Morabito, Bryan) (Entered: 06/16/2006)
2006-06-27 49 0 Letter Seeking Continuation of Stay of Action by United States. (Levine, Matthew) (Entered: 06/27/2006)
2006-06-30 50 0 Sealed document placed in vault. (Williams-Jackson, Sandy) (Entered: 06/30/2006)
2006-10-10 51 0 ORDER: See attached order scheduling further telephone status conference for January 23, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. Ordered by Judge Arlene R. Lindsay on 10/10/06. (c/ecf)(Goodstein, Alyce) (Entered: 10/10/2006)
2006-10-13 52 0 Letter transmitting Motion to Renew Stay of Discovery by United States. (Levine, Matthew) (Entered: 10/13/2006)
2006-10-17 53 0 SEALED DOCUMENT: Fourth Supplemental Declaration of Matthew L. Levine. (Black, Amanda) (Entered: 10/17/2006)
2007-01-03 54 0 Letter Seeking Renewal of Stay of Discovery by United States (Levine, Matthew) (Entered: 01/03/2007)
2007-01-04 55 0 SEALED DOCUMENT. (Black, Amanda) (Entered: 01/05/2007)
2007-01-23 56 0 ORDER See attached order. Ordered by Judge Arlene R. Lindsay on 1/23/07. c/ecf (Morabito, Bryan) (Entered: 01/24/2007)
2007-05-01 57 0 Letter Seeking Renewed Stay of Discovery by United States (Levine, Matthew) (Entered: 05/01/2007)
2007-05-03 58 0 ORDER re 57 Letter filed by United States. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that discovery in the above-captioned action be stayed for an additional period of 180 days, i.e., until 10/30/07. Ordered by Judge Dora Lizette Irizarry on 5/2/07. (Black, Amanda) (Entered: 05/03/2007)
2007-11-05 59 0 Letter Seeking Renewed Stay of Discovery by United States (Nathanson, John) (Entered: 11/05/2007)
2008-11-13 60 0 NOTICE of Appearance by Katherine M. Scovin on behalf of Commodity Futures Trading Commission (aty to be noticed) (Scovin, Katherine) (Entered: 11/13/2008)
2008-11-13 61 0 First MOTION to Withdraw and Lift Stay of Discovery by United States of America. (Nathanson, John) (Entered: 11/13/2008)
2008-11-14 62 0 Letter MOTION for Hearing Request for Status Conference by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Scovin, Katherine) (Entered: 11/14/2008)
2008-11-18 63 0 NOTICE of Appearance by Paul W. Thorpe, Jr on behalf of Michael Kourmolis (notification declined or already on case) (Thorpe, Paul) (Entered: 11/18/2008)
2008-11-21 64 0 ORDER granting 62 : See attached. Status conference scheduled for 1/6/2009 at 11:00 a.m. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Arlene R. Lindsay on 11/21/2008. (c/ecf) (Warshaw, Aaron) (Entered: 11/21/2008)
2008-11-24 65 0 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Commodity Futures Trading Commission re 64 Order on Motion for Hearing Granting Request for Status Conference (Scovin, Katherine) (Entered: 11/24/2008)
2009-01-06 66 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Arlene R. Lindsay:Status Conference held on 1/6/2009. Discussions held. No appearance by defendant Thomas Qualls, who counsel report is currently a fugitive from the underlying criminal case to this action. Defendant Michael Kourmolis and plaintiff are working toward settlement. Plaintiff to provide Mr. Kourmoliss counsel with settlement papers by February 27, 2009. Telephone conference scheduled for March 17, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. Plaintiff to initiate call. Should plaintiff and Mr. Kourmolis consummate settlement, than the court will cancel the telephone conference. (Horbey, Eric) (Entered: 01/07/2009)
2009-09-15 67 0 STATUS REPORT by Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Scovin, Katherine) (Entered: 09/15/2009)
2009-09-28 68 0 STATUS REPORT by Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Scovin, Katherine) (Entered: 09/28/2009)
2009-10-20 69 0 NOTICE of Settlement [proposed] Consent Order of Permanent Injunction Against Defendant Michael Kourmolis by Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service) (Scovin, Katherine) (Entered: 10/20/2009)
2009-11-10 70 0 CONSENT ORDER (re 69 Notice of Settlement) OF PERMANENT INJUNCTION AND OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF AGAINST MICHAEL KOURMOLIS. (See Order for details).(So Ordered by Judge Dora Lizette Irizarry on 11/6/2009). C-E/M. (Layne, Monique) (Entered: 11/10/2009)
2010-12-01 71 0 Notice of MOTION for Summary Judgment against Defendants IFC and Thomas Qualls by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Responses due by 11/30/2010 (Scovin, Katherine) (Entered: 12/01/2010)
2010-12-01 72 0 MOTION for Summary Judgment against Defendants IFC and Thomas Qualls by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Responses due by 11/30/2010 (Scovin, Katherine) (Entered: 12/01/2010)
2010-12-01 73 0 MOTION for Summary Judgment against Defendants International Foreign Currency and Thomas Qualls by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Responses due by 11/30/2010 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Rule 56.1 Statement, # 3 Notice to Pro Se Litigant, # 4 Proposed Order, # 5 Exhibit 1 to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 6 Exhibit 2 (Part 1 of 2) to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 7 Exhibit 2 (Part 2 of 2) to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 8 Exhibit 3 to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 9 Exhibit 4 to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 10 Exhibit 5 to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 11 Exhibit 6 (Part 1 of 9) to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 12 Exhibit 6 (Part 2 of 9) to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 13 Exhibit 6 (Part 3 of 9) to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 14 Exhibit 6 (Part 4 of 9) to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 15 Exhibit 6 (Part 5 of 9) to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 16 Exhibit 6 (Part 6 of 9) to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 17 Exhibit 6 (Part 7 of 9) to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 18 Exhibit 6 (Part 8 of 9) to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 19 Exhibit 6 (Part 9 of 9) to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 20 Exhibit 7 to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 21 Exhibit 8 to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 22 Exhibit 9 to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 23 Exhibit 10 to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 24 Exhibit 11 to Rule 56.1 Statement, # 25 Affidavit of Service on International Foreign Currency, # 26 Affidavit of Service on Thomas Qualls) (Scovin, Katherine) (Entered: 12/01/2010)
2012-01-30 74 0 ORDER granting 71 Motion for Summary Judgment - For the reasons set forth in the ATTACHED WRITTEN MEMORANDUM AND ORDER, plaintiff's motion for summary judgment is GRANTED in its entirety. The Order setting forth injunctive and other relief requested by and granted to plaintiff shall be separately endorsed and docketed. The Clerk of the Court is directed to close this case upon the court's posting of the Judgment Order. Plaintiff is directed to serve a copy of this Electronic Order and the Attached Written Memorandum and Order on defendant Qualls (as individual defendant and officer of IFC) who is currently being held by the Canadian Authorities, within 7 days of the date of this Order and immediately thereafter electronically file proof of such service with the court. The Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York should be able to provide plaintiff with contact information. SO ORDERED. Ordered by Judge Dora Lizette Irizarry on 1/30/2012. (Irizarry, Dora) (Entered: 01/30/2012)
2012-01-31 75 0 CLERK'S JUDGMENT in favor of Commodity Futures Trading Commission against International Foreign Currency, Inc., Thomas Qualls. The Commission has now submitted a Motion for Summary Judgment against Defendants IFC and Qualls pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.Pr. 56 and Local Civil Rules 56.1 and 6.2. The Court has considered the submissions made in support of the Motion for SummaryJudgment and being fully advised hereby: GRANTS the Commission's Motion for Summary Judgment and finds that Defendants IFC and Qualls have violated Sections 4(a), 4b(a)(2)(i) and (iii) of the Act, 7 U.S.C. §§ 6(a), 6b(a)(i)and (iii) (2001), and Commission Regulation 1.I(b)(1) and (3), 17 C.F.R. § l.I(b)(I) and (3)(2001); and ORDERS that judgment shall and hereby is entered in favor of the Commission and against Defendants IFC and Qualls. The Court now issues the following Order for Permanent Injunction, Civil Monetary Penalty, and Ancillary Equitable Relief against Defendants IFC and Qualls. (See Jgt. for details). The Clerk of the Court is directed to close this case. So Ordered by Judge Dora Lizette Irizarry on 1/30/2012. (Layne, Monique) (Entered: 01/31/2012)
2012-02-22 76 0 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Memorandum and Order, Electronic Order served on International Foreign Currency on 02/02/2012, filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Scovin, Katherine) (Entered: 02/22/2012)
2012-02-22 77 0 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Memorandum and Order, Electronic Order served on Thomas Qualls on 02/02/2012, filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Scovin, Katherine) (Entered: 02/22/2012)
2012-02-22 78 0 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Judgment Order served on International Foreign Currency on 02/07/2012, filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Scovin, Katherine) (Entered: 02/22/2012)
2012-02-22 79 0 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Judgment Order served on Thomas Qualls on 02/07/2012, filed by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (Scovin, Katherine) (Entered: 02/22/2012)