Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. v. The Unidentified, Shipwrecked Vessel or Vessels

Admiralty in rem action over a shipwrecked vessel believed to be a merchant ship lying 100 meters deep, beyond the territorial waters or contiguous zone of any sovereign nation, and approximately 40 miles from Lands End near the English Channel.
Plaintiff:Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.
Defendant:The Unidentified, Shipwrecked Vessel or Vessels
Claimant:Kingdom of Spain
Intervenor Plaintiff:Keith Bray
 
Case Number:8:2006cv01685
Filed:September 13, 2006
 
Court:Florida Middle District Court
Office:Tampa Office [ Court Info ]
County:Hillsborough
Presiding Judge:Judge Steven D. Merryday
Referring Judge:Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun III
 
Nature of Suit:Contract - Marine
Cause:28:1333 Admiralty
Jurisdiction:Federal Question
Jury Demanded By:None
Date Filed # Docket Text
September 13, 2006 1 COMPLAINT against The Unidentified, Shipwrecked Vessel or Vessels (Filing fee $350 receipt number T038663), filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (RFM) (Entered: September 14, 2006)
September 15, 2006 2 MOTION for issuance of warrant in rem by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Warrant of Arrest In Rem)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: September 15, 2006)
September 15, 2006 3 MOTION for preliminary injunction by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: September 15, 2006)
September 15, 2006 4 MOTION to appoint custodian (substitute custodian) by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit # 2 Consent and Indemnification Agreement for Appointment of Substitute Custodian)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: September 15, 2006)
September 15, 2006 5 ORDER granting 4 Motion to appoint substitute custodian. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun III on 9/15/2006. (RFM) (Entered: September 15, 2006)
September 15, 2006 6 ORDER granting 2 Motion for issuance of warrant in rem. The clerk is directed to issue a warrant of arrest. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun III on 9/15/2006. (RFM) (Entered: September 15, 2006)
September 20, 2006 8 US Marshal 285 form for Arrest of vessel. (RFM) (Entered: September 20, 2006)
September 22, 2006 9 NOTICE of designation under Local Rule 3.05 - track 2. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 9/22/2006. (maa) (Entered: September 22, 2006)
September 25, 2006 10 ORDER referring motion to Magistrate Judge McCoun for report and recommendation: 3 --plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 9/25/2006. (BK) (Entered: September 25, 2006)
September 26, 2006 11 NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Status Conference set for 10/3/2006 at 10:15 AM before Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun III. (slb) (Entered: September 26, 2006)
October 3, 2006 12 NOTICE OF HEARING: Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction set for 10/10/2006 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 12 B before Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun III. (slb) (Entered: 10/03/2006)
October 3, 2006 13 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Thomas B. McCoun III: Status Conference held on 10/3/2006. (DIGITAL) (src) (Entered: October 3, 2006)
October 6, 2006 14 NOTICE by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. re 3 MOTION for preliminary injunction of Filing Affidavit of John Morris (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of John Morris)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: 10/06/2006)
October 10, 2006 15 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Thomas B. McCoun III: Motion Hearing held on 10/10/2006 re 3 MOTION for preliminary injunction filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (DIGITAL) (src) (Entered: October 10, 2006)
October 11, 2006 16 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. Signed by Judge Thomas B. McCoun III on 10/11/2006. (slb) (Entered: October 11, 2006)
October 12, 2006 17 NOTICE by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. Filing Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Arrest (Attachments: #(1) Affidavit Publication of Notice of Arrest)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) Wrong event used, counsel called and instructed to refile. Modified on 10/13/2006 (RFM). (Entered: October 12, 2006)
October 13, 2006 18 PROOF OF PUBLICATION filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. Newspaper: Tampa Tribune Date(s) of publication September 30, 2006. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: October 13, 2006)
October 30, 2006 19 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION and ORDER adopting 16 --REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION; granting 3 --motion for preliminary injunction filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. Injunction is effective immediately upon the plaintiff's posting with the Clerk a $5,000.00 bond. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 10/30/2006. (BK) (Entered: 10/30/2006)
November 1, 2006 BOND paid by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. in the amount of $5,000.00. Receipt number T039345. (RFM) (Entered: November 1, 2006)
April 5, 2007 20 MOTION Request for Entry of Clerk's Default by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Entry of Clerk's Default)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: April 5, 2007)
April 6, 2007 21 CLERK'S ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to The Unidentified, Shipwrecked Vessel or Vessels. (RFM) (Entered: April 6, 2007)
May 15, 2007 22 MOTION for default judgment against The Unidentified, Shipwrecked Vessel or Vessels by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun, III. (Entered: May 15, 2007)
May 30, 2007 23 ORDER granting 22 --motion for default judgment. The Clerk shall ENTER final judgment awarding the plaintiff title to the unidentified shipwrecked vessel, its apparel, tackle, appurtenances, and cargo; TERMINATE any pending motion; and CLOSE the case. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/30/2007. (BK) (Entered: May 30, 2007)
May 30, 2007 24 VERIFIED CLAIM property by Kingdom of Spain. (Attachments: # 1)(ag) (Entered: May 30, 2007)
May 31, 2007 25 VACATED. See Doc. 43 . DEFAULT JUDGMENT in favor of plaintiff against The Unidentified, Shipwrecked Vessel or Vessels (Signed by Deputy Clerk) (CH) Modified on 8/17/2007 (BK) (Entered: May 31, 2007)
June 1, 2007 26 Unopposed MOTION for James A. Goold to appear pro hac vice by Kingdom of Spain. (Banker, David) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun, III. (Entered: June 1, 2007)
June 4, 2007 27 ENDORSED ORDER granting 26 unopposed motion for James A. Goold, Esq., to appear pro hac vice on behalf of the Kingdom of Spain. Signed by Judge Thomas B. McCoun III on 6/4/2007. (slb) (Entered: June 4, 2007)
June 15, 2007 28 UNOPPOSED MOTION to vacate 25 Default judgment and deeming the Kingdom of Spain's verified claim as timely submitted, and OPPOSED MOTION for an order requiring plaintiff to provide a more definite statement and access to relevant information before the Kingdom of Spain files its responsive pleading by Kingdom of Spain. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (RFM) (Entered: June 19, 2007)
June 26, 2007 29 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 28 MOTION to vacate 25 Default judgment by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun, III. Modified text on 6/27/2007 (RFM). (Entered: June 26, 2007)
June 28, 2007 30 ENDORSED ORDER granting 29 --Odyssey's motion to extend to 7/23/2007 the time within which to respond to Doc. 28 . Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 6/28/2007. (BK) (Entered: June 28, 2007)
July 23, 2007 31 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 28 MOTION to vacate 25 Default judgment MOTION to vacate 25 Default judgment MOTION for more definite statement by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun, III. (Entered: July 23, 2007)
July 26, 2007 32 ENDORSED ORDER granting 31 --motion for an enlargement of the time within which to respond to motion for more definite statement, etc. Response due 8/6/2007. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 7/26/2007. (BK) (Entered: July 26, 2007)
July 27, 2007 33 Joint MOTION to extend time to File Completed Case Management Report by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: July 27, 2007)
July 30, 2007 34 ENDORSED ORDER granting 33 --motion to extend to 8/6/2007 the time within which to submit a case management report. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 7/30/2007. (BK) (Entered: July 30, 2007)
August 6, 2007 35 AMENDED COMPLAINT against The Unidentified, Shipwrecked Vessel or Vessels filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Sworn Statement of Greg Stemm - Part 1# 2 Sworn Statement of Greg Stemm - Part 2)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) COUNSEL TO REFILE LISTING PARTIES PROPERLY. Modified on 8/7/2007 (RFM). (Entered: August 6, 2007)
August 6, 2007 36 MOTION for protective order Regarding Preliminary Site Assessment by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Greg Stemm# 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun, III. (Entered: August 6, 2007)
August 7, 2007 37 AMENDED COMPLAINT against The Unidentified, Shipwrecked Vessel or Vessels filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Sworn Statement of Greg Stemm - Part 1# 2 Sworn Statement of Greg Stemm - Part 2)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: August 7, 2007)
August 7, 2007 38 MOTION for protective order Regarding Preliminary Site Assessment by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun, III. (Entered: August 7, 2007)
August 7, 2007 39 AFFIDAVIT of Gregory P. Stemm re: 38 MOTION for protective order Regarding Preliminary Site Assessment by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: August 7, 2007)
August 14, 2007 40 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 38 MOTION for protective order Regarding Preliminary Site Assessment, 37 Amended complaint of Plaintiff; by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun, III. (Entered: August 14, 2007)
August 15, 2007 41 MOTION to transfer case (i.e., related cases under Local Rule 1.04(b)) by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James) (Entered: August 15, 2007)
August 16, 2007 42 NOTICE of withdrawal of motion by Kingdom of Spain to Transfer Related Cases and Notice of Filing of Amended Motion to Transfer (Banker, David) (Entered: August 16, 2007)
August 17, 2007 43 ORDER granting 28 --motion to vacate; denying as moot 28 --motion for more definite statement; vacating 25 --default judgment; granting 40 --motion for extension of time to respond to amended complaint and motion for protective order. By 9/19/2007 the Kingdom of Spain shall respond to 35 (amended complaint) and 38 (motion for protective order). Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 8/17/2007. (BK) (Entered: August 17, 2007)
September 6, 2007 44 Second Joint MOTION to extend time to File Completed Case Management Report by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) Modified text on 9/7/2007 (RFM). (Entered: 09/06/2007)
September 7, 2007 45 ENDORSED ORDER granting 44 plaintiff's Second Joint Motion fpr extension of time to file completed case management report. The case management report is due on or before 10/9/2007. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 9/7/2007. (maa) (Entered: September 7, 2007)
September 19, 2007 46 MOTION to dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint and for Other Relief by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James) (Entered: September 19, 2007)
September 19, 2007 47 MEMORANDUM in opposition re 38 Motion for protective order filed by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James) Modified text on 9/20/2007 (RFM). (Entered: September 19, 2007)
September 25, 2007 48 ORDER directing the Clerk to designate Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo as the magistrate assigned to this case. NEW CASE NUMBER: 8:06-cv-1685-T-23MAP. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 9/25/2007. (BK) (Entered: September 25, 2007)
September 25, 2007 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. New case number: 8:06-cv-1685-T-23TBM. Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun, III no longer assigned to the case. (RFM) (Entered: 09/25/2007)
September 26, 2007 49 MOTION for leave to file Reply to Claimant Kingdom of Spain's Opposition to Motion for Protective Order by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: September 26, 2007)
September 27, 2007 50 Summons issued as to Kingdom of Spain. (RFM) (Entered: September 27, 2007)
September 28, 2007 51 ENDORSED ORDER granting 49 --Odyssey's motion for leave to file a five-page reply to 47 --Spain's opposition to 38 --Odyssey's motion for protective order. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 9/28/2007. (BK) (Entered: September 28, 2007)
October 3, 2007 52 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 47 Memorandum in opposition to Motion for Protective Order by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Thiel, Eric) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. (Entered: October 3, 2007)
October 3, 2007 53 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 46 MOTION to dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint and for Other Relief by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Thiel, Eric) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. (Entered: 10/03/2007)
October 5, 2007 54 ENDORSED ORDER granting 53 --motion to extend time within which to respond to 46 --motion to dismiss amended complaint. Response due 10/22/2007. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 10/4/2007. (BK) (Entered: October 5, 2007)
October 9, 2007 55 ENDORSED ORDER granting 52 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Reply due 10/22/2007. Signed by Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 10/9/2007. (MTT) (Entered: October 9, 2007)
October 10, 2007 56 Third MOTION to extend time to File Completed Case Management Report (Joint Motion) by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: October 10, 2007)
October 10, 2007 57 ORDER granting 56 --motion to extend to 10/30/2007 the time within which to file a case management report. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 10/10/2007. (BK) (Entered: October 10, 2007)
October 19, 2007 58 MOTION to intervene and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Keith Bray. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Intervening Complaint)(Butler, Frank) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. (Entered: October 19, 2007)
October 22, 2007 59 MEMORANDUM in opposition re 46 Motion to dismiss filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: October 22, 2007)
October 22, 2007 60 REPLY to response to motion re 38 MOTION for protective order Regarding Preliminary Site Assessment filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: October 22, 2007)
October 22, 2007 61 REQUEST for oral argument re 38 MOTION for protective order Regarding Preliminary Site Assessment, 46 MOTION to dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint and for Other Relief by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: October 22, 2007)
October 25, 2007 62 Unopposed MOTION for leave to file Reply to Plaintiff's Opposition to Claimant's Motion to Dismiss by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James) (Entered: October 25, 2007)
October 26, 2007 63 ENDORSED ORDER granting 62 --motion by Kingdom of Spain to reply to 59 --plaintiff's opposition to motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 10/26/2007. (BK) (Entered: October 26, 2007)
October 30, 2007 64 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: October 30, 2007)
November 2, 2007 65 ORDER setting preliminary pretrial. Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 11/26/2007 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 11 B before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 11/2/2007. (maa) (Entered: November 2, 2007)
November 5, 2007 66 REPLY to response to motion re 46 MOTION to dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint and for Other Relief filed by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James) (Entered: November 5, 2007)
November 7, 2007 67 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. re 65 Order setting preliminary pretrial (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: November 7, 2007)
November 13, 2007 68 ANSWER to court interrogatories re: 65 Order setting preliminary pretrial by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: November 13, 2007)
November 19, 2007 69 ANSWER to court interrogatories re: 65 Order setting preliminary pretrial by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James) (Entered: November 19, 2007)
November 26, 2007 70 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo: PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 11/26/2007. (MTT) (Entered: November 26, 2007)
November 28, 2007 71 ORDER setting forth procedures for identical or parallel filings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 11/28/2007. (MTT) (Entered: November 28, 2007)
December 3, 2007 72 ORDER granting 58 Motion to intervene. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 12/3/2007. (MTT) (Entered: December 3, 2007)
December 6, 2007 73 TRANSCRIPT of preliminary pretrial conference held on 11/26/07 before Judge Mark A. Pizzo. Court Reporter: Dennis Miracle. (DG) (Entered: December 6, 2007)
December 20, 2007 74 INTERVENOR'S COMPLAINT filed by Keith Bray.(Butler, Frank) (Entered: December 20, 2007)
December 21, 2007 75 NOTICE of Appearance by Melinda Joy MacConnel on behalf of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (MacConnel, Melinda) (Entered: December 21, 2007)
December 21, 2007 76 NOTICE by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. re 50 Summons issued of Status of Service of Process on Kingdom of Spain (Thiel, Eric) (Entered: December 21, 2007)
January 9, 2008 77 NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey Carter Andersen on behalf of Kingdom of Spain (Andersen, Jeffrey) (Entered: January 9, 2008)
January 9, 2008 78 NOTICE of Appearance by Keith Dennis Skorewicz on behalf of Kingdom of Spain (Skorewicz, Keith) (Entered: January 9, 2008)
January 9, 2008 79 ANSWER to 74 Intervenor Complaint and Affirmative Defenses by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Research Agreement)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: January 9, 2008)
January 10, 2008 80 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo: PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 1/10/2008. Court Reporter: Sandra K. Lee (DK) (Entered: January 10, 2008)
January 10, 2008 81 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 38 Motion for protective order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 1/10/2008. (DK) (Entered: January 10, 2008)
January 10, 2008 82 PROTECTIVE ORDER GOVERNING DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 1/10/2008. (DK) (Entered: January 10, 2008)
January 25, 2008 83 TRANSCRIPT of Preliminary Pretrial Conference held on 1/10/08 before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. Court Reporter: Sandra K. Lee. (RFM) (Entered: January 28, 2008)
February 1, 2008 84 MOTION to compel compliance with disclosure order and for other relief by Kingdom of Spain. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7)(Goold, James) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. (Entered: February 1, 2008)
February 1, 2008 85 MOTION to declare certain materials as not confidential under the protective order by Kingdom of Spain. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Goold, James) (Entered: February 1, 2008)
February 8, 2008 86 RESPONSE to motion re 84 MOTION to compel compliance with disclosure order and for other relief filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: February 8, 2008)
February 8, 2008 87 RESPONSE to motion re 85 MOTION to declare certain materials as not confidential under the protective order filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: February 8, 2008)
February 8, 2008 88 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: February 8, 2008)
February 19, 2008 89 MOTION to Conduct March 5 Hearing In Camera by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: February 19, 2008)
February 20, 2008 90 RESPONSE in opposition re 89 MOTION to Conduct March 5 Hearing In Camera filed by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James) (Entered: February 20, 2008)
February 22, 2008 91 ORDER ruling deferred 85 Motion seeking an order finding certain materials disclosed to Spain by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. are not confidential. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 2/22/2008. (DK) (Entered: February 22, 2008)
February 28, 2008 92 MOTION for leave to file under seal by Kingdom of Spain. (AG) (Entered: February 28, 2008)
March 3, 2008 93 ORDER denying 89 Motion to conduct the March 5, 2008 hearing in camera; granting 92 Motion for leave to file under seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 3/3/2008. (MTT) (Entered: March 3, 2008)
March 3, 2008 94 Supplemental MOTION to compel compliance with disclosure order relating to photographs and videotapes by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. (Entered: March 3, 2008)
March 3, 2008 Sealed document S-1 (AG)***DOCUMENTS RETURNED TO COUNSEL PURSUANT TO THE COURT'S 99 ORDER*** Modified on 3/12/2008 (AG). (Entered: March 4, 2008)
March 4, 2008 95 RESPONSE to motion re 92 MOTION for leave to file under seal filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: March 4, 2008)
March 4, 2008 96 RESPONSE to motion re 94 Supplemental MOTION to compel compliance with disclosure order relating to photographs and videotapes filed by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Composite Exhibit A)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: March 4, 2008)
March 5, 2008 97 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo: PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 3/5/2008. Court Reporter: Sherrill L. Jackson (MTT) (Entered: March 5, 2008)
March 6, 2008 98 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 46 --motion to dismiss. Counts 3-5 are dismissed. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 3/6/2008. (BK) (Entered: March 6, 2008)
March 12, 2008 99 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 84 Motion to compel; granting in part and denying in part 85 Motion for an Order declaring Certain Materials as not confidential. The Clerk is directed to return to Spain the items filed by Spain under seal as attachments to its motion for leave to file under seal (doc. 92). The parties are directed to answer the Court interrogatories as directed in the Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 3/12/2008. (DK) (Entered: March 12, 2008)
March 31, 2008 100 MOTION to Conduct Hearing In Camera by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: March 31, 2008)
April 2, 2008 101 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo: Telephone Conference held on 4/2/2008. (DIGITAL) (MTT) (Entered: April 2, 2008)
April 2, 2008 102 ORDER denying without prejudice 100 Motion to conduct hearing in camera. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 4/2/2008. (MTT) (Entered: April 2, 2008)
April 3, 2008 103 Unopposed MOTION for K. Russell LaMotte to appear pro hac vice by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Special Admission Attorney Certification)(Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. (Entered: April 3, 2008)
April 3, 2008 104 AFFIDAVIT of K. Russell LaMotte re: 103 Unopposed MOTION for K. Russell LaMotte to appear pro hac vice by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) (Entered: April 3, 2008)
April 11, 2008 105 MOTION for protective order by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.. (Von Spiegelfeld, Allen) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. (Entered: April 11, 2008)
April 11, 2008 Sealed document S-2. (RFM) UNSEALED PURSUANT TO 110 ORDER ENTERED 4/17/08. Modified on 4/18/2008 (RFM). (Entered: April 14, 2008)
April 14, 2008 106 RESPONSE to motion re 105 MOTION for protective order (Expedited) filed by Kingdom of Spain. (Attachments: # 1 English Translation of Article, # 2 Spanish Version of Article)(Banker, David) (Entered: April 14, 2008)
April 15, 2008 107 ORDER granting 103 motion to appear pro hac vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 4/15/2008. (MTT) (Entered: April 15, 2008)
April 15, 2008 108 TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 3/5/08 before Judge Mark A. Pizzo. Court Reporter: Sherrill L. Jackson. (RFM) (Entered: April 15, 2008)
April 17, 2008 109 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo: Telephone Conference held on 4/17/2008. (DIGITAL) (MTT) (Entered: April 17, 2008)
April 17, 2008 110 ORDER denying 105 Motion for protective order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 4/17/2008. (MTT) (Entered: April 17, 2008)
April 17, 2008 111 ANSWER to court interrogatories re: 99 Order by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (RFM) (Entered: April 18, 2008)
April 28, 2008 112 RECEIPT for return of exhibits and/or exhibit substitutes as to Kingdom of Spain (AG) (Entered: April 28, 2008)
April 28, 2008 113 NOTICE of unavailability of counsel byKeith Bray from June 16, 2008 to June 27, 2008. (Butler, Frank) (Entered: April 28, 2008)
May 8, 2008 114 ANSWER to court interrogatories re: 99 Order on motion to compelOrder on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief by Kingdom of Spain. (Goold, James) (Entered: May 8, 2008)
May 12, 2008 115 ORDER denying without prejudice 94 Motion to compel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 5/12/2008. (MTT) (Entered: May 12, 2008)
May 28, 2008 116 NOTICE of Hearing: Rule 16(a) Pretrial Conference set for 6/9/2008 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 11 B before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo. (MTT) (Entered: May 28, 2008)
June 9, 2008 117 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo: PRELIMINARY PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 6/9/2008. (digital) (MTT) (Entered: June 9, 2008)
June 11, 2008 118 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery completed by 10/23/2008, Dispositive motions due by 11/3/2008, Final Pretrial Conference set for 12/1/2008 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 11B before Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo, Bench Trial set for trial term commencing 1/5/09 in Courtroom 15A before Judge Steven D. Merryday. Other deadlines specified in the order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo on 6/11/2008. (MTT) (Entered: June 11, 2008)
June 23, 2008 119 TRANSCRIPT of Preliminary Pretrial Conference held on 6/9/08 before Judge Mark A. Pizzo. Court Reporter/Transcriber Dennis Miracle,Telephone number 352/369-7401. 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 or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 7/14/2008, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/24/2008, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/22/2008. (DM) (Entered: June 23, 2008)
June 23, 2008 120 NOTICE to counsel of filing of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk's office public terminal. Court Reporter: Dennis Miracle (DM) (Entered: June 23, 2008)
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Represented By: Jeffrey Carter Andersen, James Goold, Keith Dennis Skorewicz, David Christopher Banker
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Intervenor Plaintiff: Keith Bray
Represented By: Frank D. Butler
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