Despins v. The Francis Firm PLLC
Adversary Proceeding
Lead BK case is: 5:22-bk-50073
Lead BK case is: 5:22-bk-50073
| Connecticut Bankruptcy Court | |
| Chapter 11 | |
| Judge: | Julie A Manning |
| Case #: | 5:24-ap-05168 |
| Nature of Suit | 13 Bankruptcy - Recovery of money/property - §548 fraudulent transfer 14 Bankruptcy - Recovery of money/property - other |
| Case Filed: | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Last checked: never |
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Defendant
The Francis Firm PLLC
33 West 60th Street Floor 2
New York, NY 10023 |
Represented By
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Plaintiff
Luc A. Despins
Paul Hastings LLP 200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166 |
Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 12/31/2024 1:05 PM EST |
| Friday, December 20, 2024 | ||
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motion
Request
Fri 12/20 1:15 PM
Request for Status Conference Regarding January 15, 2025 Hearings . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Wed 11/27 2:38 PM
ORDER SCHEDULING HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS: On May 29, 2024, The Francis Firm PLLC (the 'Francis Firm') filed a motion to dismiss (the 'Motion') this adversary proceeding. (ECF No. 15.) On July 29, 2024, Mr. Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as Chapter 11 trustee (the 'Trustee') for the estate of Mr. Ho Wan Kwok, filed an objection to the Motion. (ECF No. 19.) On August 28, 2024, the Francis Firm filed a reply. (ECF No. 20.) This matter is fully briefed. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED: A hearing on the Motion shall be held at 10:00 a.m. on January 15, 2025, in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Bridgeport, CT. No requests for continuance will be granted. Signed by Judge Julie A. Manning on November 27, 2024. (lw) |
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| Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Wed 11/20 1:36 PM
Notice of Entry of Order Temporarily Staying Discovery Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Friday, November 15, 2024 | ||
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Notice of Filing of Transcript
Fri 11/15 9:50 AM
Notice Regarding the Filing of a Transcript and Important Deadlines for Redaction and Restriction. . (lw) |
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| Thursday, November 14, 2024 | ||
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Transcript
Thu 11/14 3:07 PM
Transcript . Hearing held on November 5, 2024 Requested by Patrick Linsey Pursuant to the new policy adopted by the judicial conference, viewing of a transcript is restricted for 90 days from the file date. Transcripts will be available for viewing only at the clerk's office during the 90 day period or may be purchased from the court transcriber. For more information contact the Clerk's Office. The following deadlines apply: Redaction Request due By 12/5/2024. Redacted Transcript Submission due By 12/16/2024. Transcript access will be restricted through 02/12/2025.(Matthews, Gene) |
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| Tuesday, November 05, 2024 | ||
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Hearing Held
Tue 11/05 3:55 PM
Hearing Held. Motion is Denied as moot due to entry of order granting Trustee's Motion in main case, ECF No. 3659. . (lw) |
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| Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | ||
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answer
Reply
Tue 10/29 2:44 PM
Reply to Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of The Francis Firm PLLC Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Monday, October 14, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Mon 10/14 2:12 PM
Notice of Order Scheduling Hearing on Motion to Temporarily Stay Discovery Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Friday, October 11, 2024 | ||
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Notice of Hearing - Appendix M/N or AP
Fri 10/11 1:35 PM
Notice of Hearing Issued on Appendix N Matter. . Hearing to be held on 11/5/2024 at 01:00 PM at United States Bankruptcy Court, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Room 123, Courtroom, Bridgeport, CT. Movant Replies due by 11/1/2024. (lw) |
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| Wednesday, October 09, 2024 | ||
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misc
Response - Miscellaneous
Wed 10/09 4:07 PM
Response Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Thursday, September 26, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Thu 09/26 5:03 AM
ORDER REGARDING OCTOBER 1, 2024 HEARING: Pursuant to the Order Further Amending Avoidance Action Procedures Order and Scheduling Joint Briefing of Motions to Dismiss and Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings (Main Case ECF No. 3577), it is hereby ORDERED: The hearing on the Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding (ECF No. 15) presently scheduled to be heard at 1:00 p.m. on October 1, 2024, shall not be held as scheduled. No continued hearing shall be scheduled at this time. Signed by Judge Julie A. Manning on September 26, 2024. (lw) |
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| Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | ||
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misc
Memorandum of Law
Tue 09/24 12:05 PM
Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendant's Amended Motion to Stay Discovery Pending Court's Decision on Motion to Dismiss Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of The Francis Firm PLLC Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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motion
Stay
Tue 09/24 12:02 PM
Amended Motion To Stay Discovery Pending Court's Decision on Motion to Dismiss Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of The Francis Firm PLLC, Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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misc
Withdrawal
Tue 09/24 11:58 AM
Withdrawal of Pleadings - ECF Nos. 22 and 23 Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of The Francis Firm PLLC Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Thursday, September 19, 2024 | ||
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misc
Memorandum of Law
Thu 09/19 1:33 PM
Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendant's Motion to Stay Discovery Pending Court's Decision on Motion to Dismiss Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of The Francis Firm PLLC Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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motion
Stay
Thu 09/19 1:31 PM
Motion To Stay Discovery Pending Court's Decision on Motion to Dismiss Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of The Francis Firm PLLC, Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Friday, August 30, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Fri 08/30 1:20 PM
ORDER SCHEDULING HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS: On May 29, 2024, the Defendant, The Francis Firm PLLC, filed the Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding (the 'Motion'). (ECF No. 15.) On July 29, 2024, the Plaintiff, Mr. Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as Chapter 11 trustee for the bankruptcy estate of Mr. Ho Wan Kwok, filed an objection to the Motion. (ECF No. 19.) On August 28, 2024, the Defendant filed a reply. (ECF No. 20.) This matter is fully briefed. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED: A hearing on the Motion (ECF No. 15) shall be held on October 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the United States Bankruptcy Court, 915 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT. Signed by Judge Julie A. Manning on August 30, 2024. (lw) |
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| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | ||
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answer
Reply
Wed 08/28 3:56 PM
Reply to and in response to Trustee's Objection (ECF 19) Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of The Francis Firm PLLC Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Monday, July 29, 2024 | ||
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answer
Objection
Mon 07/29 1:26 PM
Objection Filed by James C. Graham on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Graham, James) |
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| Monday, July 22, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Mon 07/22 3:21 PM
Notice of Entry of Notice of Hearing Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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Notice
Mon 07/22 11:58 AM
Notice of Filing Supplemental Motion to Extend Time to File Avoidance Actions Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | ||
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Memorandum of Law
Wed 05/29 3:42 PM
Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss Complaint Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of The Francis Firm PLLC Defendant (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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motion
Dismiss Adversary Proceeding
Wed 05/29 3:40 PM
Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of The Francis Firm PLLC, Defendant . (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Friday, May 10, 2024 | ||
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Notice
Fri 05/10 12:23 PM
Notice of Entry of Avoidance and Mediation Procedures Order Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Thursday, April 25, 2024 | ||
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Notice of Appearance
Thu 04/25 12:51 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of The Francis Firm PLLC Defendant, . (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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Notice of Appearance
Thu 04/25 12:48 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Kellianne Baranowsky on behalf of The Francis Firm PLLC Defendant, . (Baranowsky, Kellianne) |
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| Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | ||
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Stipulation
Wed 04/24 2:32 PM
Stipulation with The Francis Firm PLLC Extending Time for Defendant to Answer or Respond to Complaint . Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Monday, April 22, 2024 | ||
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Notice of Appearance
Mon 04/22 1:51 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by James C. Graham on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff, . (Graham, James) |
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Notice
Mon 04/22 11:47 AM
Notice of Second Revised Proposed Order Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Thursday, March 28, 2024 | ||
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Certificate/Affidavit of Service
Thu 03/28 12:52 PM
Certificate of Service Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Friday, March 22, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Fri 03/22 11:52 AM
Notice of Revised Proposed Order Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Monday, March 18, 2024 | ||
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motion
Motion for Order
Mon 03/18 11:17 AM
Motion for Order Modifying Avoidance Action Procedures to Include Procedures for Mediation of Avoidance Actions. Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins, Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Monday, March 04, 2024 | ||
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Notice of Appearance
Mon 03/04 1:45 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff, . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Friday, February 23, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Fri 02/23 2:01 PM
Notice of Avoidance Procedures Filed by Douglas S. Skalka on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Skalka, Douglas) |
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| Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | ||
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cmp
Summons Issued - Avoidance Action
Wed 02/21 10:48 AM
Summons Issued on Defendant(s) The Francis Firm PLLC 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiff Luc A. Despins). (gr) |
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| Monday, February 12, 2024 | ||
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File Sealed Document
Mon 02/12 3:44 PM
Sealed Document Filed. Filed by Douglas S. Skalka on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Skalka, Douglas) |
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Complaint
Mon 02/12 3:42 PM
Adversary case 24-05168 Complaint (13 (Recovery of money/property - 548 fraudulent transfer)) (14 (Recovery of money/property - other)) filed by Douglas S. Skalka on behalf of Luc A. Despins against The Francis Firm PLLC. Receipt #Deferred Fee Amount $350. Fee Deferred. (Skalka, Douglas) |
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