Supreme Court

Case: 15-0489    
15-0489
04/01/2015
U.S. Certified Question accepted by Supreme Court
RALPH S. JANVEY, IN HIS CAPACITY AS COURT-APPOINTED RECEIVER FOR THE STANFORD INTERNATIONAL BANK, LIMITED, ET AL.; OFFICIAL STANFORD INVESTORS COMMITTEE 
THE GOLF CHANNEL, INCORPORATED; TGC, L.L.C., DOING BUSINESS AS GOLF CHANNEL 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
01/28/2016Post submission brief filedAppellee in case Appellees' Response to Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of The Golf Channel, Incorporated, et al.
01/20/2016Post submission brief filedAppellant in case Appellant's Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of Ralph S. Janvey.
01/11/2016Exhibits in case/cause filedAppellant in case Oral Argument Bench Book, filed on behalf of Ralph S. Janvey.
01/08/2016Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief filed on behalf of Texas Association of Broadcasters, et al. Submitted by Thomas S. Leatherbury of Vinson & Elkins LLP.
01/06/2016Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of the University of Miami.
12/18/2015Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of IMG Worldwide, Inc., et al.
12/04/2015Reply BriefAppellant in case Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Ralph S. Janvey.
11/19/2015Fully hyperlinked brief filedPetitioner Hyperlinked Appellees' Brief originally filed on November 4, 2015.
11/16/2015Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
11/04/2015Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of Merge Health Inc. Submitted by John M. Jackson of Jackson Walker LLP of Dallas, Texas
11/04/2015Brief on the MeritsAppellee in case Appellee's Brief on the Merits, filed on behalf of The Golf Channel, Incorporated, et al.
09/22/2015Fully hyperlinked brief filedAppellant in case Hyperlinked Appealants Brief filed on behalf of Ralph S. Janvey, et al.
09/16/2015Brief on the MeritsAppellant in case Appellant's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Ralph S. Janvey, et al.
08/05/2015Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of David Toms and David Toms Golf LLC. Submitted by Donald R. Jones of Wilensky & Jones LLP of Dallas, Texas.
07/01/2015Certified Question filedU. S. Certified Question Certified Question filed by the Fifth Circuit of Appeals.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
05/13/2016Case Stored  e-stored
04/01/2016Opinion issuedCertified question answered by the Court The Court answers the question certified by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Justice Guzman delivered the opinion of the Court.
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01/28/2016Post submission brief filed  Appellees' Response to Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of The Golf Channel, Incorporated, et al.
01/22/2016Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of  The Golf Channel, Incorporated, et al. Letter states that a response to Appellants' post-submission brief will be filed.
01/20/2016Post submission brief filed  Appellant's Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of Ralph S. Janvey.
01/12/2016Oral argument   Argued on behalf of appellants by Kevin M. Sadler; Argued on behalf of appellees by Jonathan S. Franklin
01/11/2016Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Bench Book, filed on behalf of Ralph S. Janvey.
01/08/2016Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief filed on behalf of Texas Association of Broadcasters, et al. Submitted by Thomas S. Leatherbury of Vinson & Elkins LLP.
01/06/2016Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of the University of Miami.
12/21/2015Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form, filed on behalf of Ralph S. Janvey. Oral Argument will be presented by Kevin M. Sadler, of Baker Botts L.L.P.
12/18/2015Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Unopposed Pro Hac Vice Motion of Resident Attorney Mary O'Connor filed on behalf of James Tysse and Tom McClish filed on behalf of IMG Worldwide, Inc., et al. has been granted.
12/18/2015Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Unopposed Pro Hac Vice Motion of James Tysse filed on behalf of IMG Worldwide, Inc. and International Players Championship, Inc. has been granted.
12/18/2015Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Unopposed Pro Hac Vice Motion of Thomas P. McLish filed on behalf of IMG Worldwide, Inc. and International Players Championship, Inc. has been granted.
12/18/2015Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of IMG Worldwide, Inc., et al.
12/18/2015Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Pro Hac Vice Motion of Resident Attorney Mary O'Connor filed on behalf of James Tysse and Tom McClish filed on behalf of IMG Worldwide, Inc., et al.
12/18/2015Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Pro Hac Vice Motion of James Tysse filed on behalf of IMG Worldwide, Inc. and International Players Championship, Inc.
12/18/2015Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Pro Hac Vice Motion of Thomas P. McLish filed on behalf of IMG Worldwide, Inc. and International Players Championship, Inc.
12/18/2015Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of The Golf Channel, Incorporated, et al. Oral argument will be presented by Jonathan S. Franklin of Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP.
12/04/2015Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Ralph S. Janvey.
11/20/2015Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., January 12, 2016.  Time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes.
11/19/2015Fully hyperlinked brief filed  Hyperlinked Appellees' Brief originally filed on November 4, 2015.
11/17/2015Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion of Resident Attorney Mary Angela Jenkins in support of admission pro hac vice of non-resident attorneys David J Woll, Isaac M. Rethy, and James J. White filed on behalf of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. has been granted.
11/17/2015Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Non-Resident Attorney James J. White for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. has been granted.
11/17/2015Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Non-Resident Attorney David J. Woll for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. has been granted.
11/17/2015Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Non-Resident Attorney Isaac M. Rethy for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. has been granted.
11/16/2015Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
11/16/2015Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion of Resident Attorney Mary Angela Jenkins in support of admission pro hac vice of non-resident attorneys David J Woll, Isaac M. Rethy, and James J. White filed on behalf of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
11/16/2015Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion for Non-Resident Attorney David J. Woll for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
11/16/2015Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion for Non-Resident Attorney James J. White for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
11/16/2015Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion for Non-Resident Attorney Isaac M. Rethy for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
11/06/2015Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Appellants' Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Ralph S. Janvey, et al. has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply brief is due December 4, 2015.
11/06/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Appellants' Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Ralph S. Janvey, et al.
11/04/2015Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of Merge Health Inc. Submitted by John M. Jackson of Jackson Walker LLP of Dallas, Texas
11/04/2015Brief on the Merits  Appellee's Brief on the Merits, filed on behalf of The Golf Channel, Incorporated, et al.
11/03/2015Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in Support of Meghan E. Tepas' Motion for Nonresident Attorney Admission Pro Hac Vice granted
11/03/2015Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Meghan E. Tepas' Unopposed Motion for Nonresident Attorney Admission Pro Hac Vice granted
11/03/2015Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in Support of Salvador A. Carranza's Motion for Nonresident Attorney Admission Pro Hac Vice granted
11/03/2015Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Salvador A. Carranza's Unopposed Motion for Nonresident Attorney Admission Pro Hac Vice granted
11/03/2015Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in Support of Michael J. Summerhill's Motion for Nonresident Attorney Admission Pro Hac Vice granted
11/03/2015Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Michael J. Summerhill's Unopposed Motion for Nonresident Attorney Admission Pro Hac Vice granted
11/03/2015Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in Support of Meghan E. Tepas' Motion for Nonresident Attorney Admission Pro Hac Vice, on behalf of Amicus Curiae Merge Healthcare Incorporated.
11/03/2015Pro hac vice motion filed  Meghan E. Tepas' Unopposed Motion for Nonresident Attorney Admission Pro Hac Vice, on behalf of Amicus Curiae Merge Healthcare Incorporated.
11/03/2015Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in Support of Salvador A. Carranza's Motion for Nonresident Attorney Admission Pro Hac Vice, on behalf of Amicus Curiae Merge Healthcare Incorporated.
11/03/2015Pro hac vice motion filed  Salvador A. Carranza's Unopposed Motion for Nonresident Attorney Admission Pro Hac Vice, on behalf of Amicus Curiae Merge Healthcare Incorporated.
11/03/2015Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in Support of Michael J. Summerhill's Motion for Nonresident Attorney Admission Pro Hac Vice, on behalf of Amicus Curiae Merge Healthcare Incorporated.
11/03/2015Pro hac vice motion filed  Michael J. Summerhill's Unopposed Motion for Nonresident Attorney Admission Pro Hac Vice, on behalf of Amicus Curiae Merge Healthcare Incorporated.
09/22/2015Fully hyperlinked brief filed  Hyperlinked Appealants Brief filed on behalf of Ralph S. Janvey, et al.
09/22/2015Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Appellee's Brief on the Merits, filed on behalf of The Golf Channel, Incorporated, et al. has been granted. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored. Ape's Brief is due November 4, 2015; Ant's reply brief is due November 19, 2015.
09/22/2015Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in Support of Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Jonathan Franklin is granted.
09/22/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Appellee's Brief on the Merits, filed on behalf of The Golf Channel, Incorporated, et al.
09/22/2015Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Jonathan Franklin is granted.
09/22/2015Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion in Support of Theodore Daniel of Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Jonathan Franklin.
09/22/2015Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Jonathan Franklin on behalf of The Golf Channel, Incorporated.
09/16/2015Brief on the Merits  Appellant's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Ralph S. Janvey, et al.
08/05/2015Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of David Toms and David Toms Golf LLC. Submitted by Donald R. Jones of Wilensky & Jones LLP of Dallas, Texas.
07/23/2015Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance of Counsel filed on behalf of The Golf Channel, Incorporated, et al.
07/22/2015Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Appellants' Brief on the Merits is granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Ants' Brief is due September 16, 2015, Apes' Brief is due October 6, 2015; Ants' Reply Brief is due October 21, 2015.
07/22/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Appellants' Brief on the Merits. On behalf of Ralph S. Janvey, et al.
07/21/2015Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance of Stephanie F. Cagniart on behalf of Ralph S. Janvey.
07/21/2015Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance of Kevin M. Sadler on behalf of Ralph S. Janvey.
07/21/2015Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance of Scott D. Powers on behalf of Ralph S. Janvey.
07/17/2015Brief on the Merits Ordered  Briefs requested:  Appellant's brief due August 17, 2015; Appellee's brief due September 8, 2015; Reply brief due September 23, 2015.
07/17/2015Case set for oral argumentThe date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined. The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
07/17/2015Certified Question accepted 
07/17/2015Certified Question disposedCertified Question accepted
07/07/2015Letter Filed  The Golf Channel, Incorporated's Certified Question Submission Fee.
07/06/2015Letter Filed  Ralph S. Janvey and the Official Stanford Investors’ Committee Certified Question Submission Fee.
07/03/2015Notice requesting filing fee  Filing fee request sent to both parties
07/01/2015Case Record Filed   Case Record received from U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit.
07/01/2015Certified Question filed  Certified Question filed by the Fifth Circuit of Appeals.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
05/13/2016Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
PGA Tour, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMs. Mary O'Connor
International Players Championship, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMs. Mary O'Connor
Golf Channel, IncorporatedAppelleeMr. Kyle Morris Schindler
Mr. Theodore W. Daniel
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
David Toms Golf, LLCAmicus CuriaeMr. Donald Richard Jones
Toms, David WayneAmicus CuriaeMr. Donald Richard Jones
Official Stanford Investors CommitteeAppellantMr. Edward Frazer Valdespino
Mr. Edward C. Snyder III
Mr. Nicholas A. Foley
Mr. Douglas J. Buncher
The University of MiamiAmicus CuriaeMr. W. Scott Hastings
Texas Association of BroadcastersAmicus CuriaeJosiah M. Daniel III
Mr. Thomas S. Leatherbury
Mr. Gregory Miller
Merge Healthcare IncorporatedAmicus CuriaeMr. Salvador A. Carranza
Mr. Michael J. Summerhill
Ms. Meghan E. Tepas
Mr. John Martin Jackson
Mr. Charles L. Babcock
ATP Tour, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMs. Mary O'Connor
Janvey, Ralph S.AppellantMs. Stephanie F. Cagniart  
Mr. Timothy S. Durst
Mr. Scott Powers
Mr. Kevin M. Sadler
IMG Worldwide, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMs. Mary O'Connor
TGC, L.L.C., doing business as Golf ChannelAppelleeMr. Theodore W. Daniel
Mr. Kyle Morris Schindler
Mr. Jonathan S. Franklin
Ms. Katherine D. Mackillop
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Amicus CuriaeMary Angela Jenkins
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