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U.S. SEC v. Ripple Labs, et al
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, CASE #: 1:20-cv-10832
- Summary of Ripple’s Wells Submission. December 2020
- SEC complaint against Ripple Labs, et al. December 22, 2020.
- Ripple Labs FOIA Request for SEC Records RE: ETH Determination and PRC Crypto Control. January 25, 2021
- Ripple Labs Answer to SEC’s Complaint. January 29, 2021.
- Proposed Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order and Joint Submission. February 15, 2021.
- Amended Complaint. February 18, 2021.
- Letter to Judge Analisa Torres regarding Anticipated Motion to Dismiss on behalf of Defendant Brad Garlinghouse. March 3, 2021
- Letter to Judge Analisa Torres regarding Anticipated Motion to Dismiss on behalf of Defendant Chris Larsen. March 3, 2021
- Ripple Labs Answer to SEC’s Amended Complaint. March 4, 2021.
- SEC Response to Defendant’s (Ripple) Anticipated Motion to Dismiss Letter. March 9, 2021
- Letter to Judge Analisa Torres on behalf of Defendants Garlinghouse and Larsen requesting a conference regarding SEC Requests for Production of personal financial information. March 11, 2021.
- Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Intervene (Deaton). March 14, 2021
- Motion to Intervene (Deaton). March 14, 2021
- Letter to Judge Analisa Torres Explaining the Motion to Intervene (Deaton). March 14, 2021
- Letter to Judge Sarah Netburn on SEC Refusal to Comply with Discovery Requests by Defendants (Ripple). March 15, 2021.
- SEC letter to Judge Sarah Netburn in opposition to Ripple Motion on Discovery Requests (Document #72). March 17, 2021
- Transcript of Hearing before Judge Sarah Netburn on SEC Discovery Requests Targeting Defendants’ Personal Information. March 19, 2021.
- Pre-motion Letter to Judge Analisa Torres on Proposed Intervenors Arguments (Deaton). March 19, 2021
- Order from Judge Analisa Torres Granting Deaton’s Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. March 19, 2021
- SEC letter to Judge Sarah Netburn in opposition to Ripple Motion to Compel SEC to Produce Discovery. March 22, 2021.
- Order by Judge Sarah Netburn to schedule hearing on Ripple Motion to Compel SEC to Produce Discovery. March 24, 2021.
- Ripple Reply Letter to SEC’s Response Motion on Producing Discovery. March 24, 2021.
- SEC Response to XRP Investors’ Motion to Intervene. March 26, 2021
- Defendants (Ripple) Response to XRP Investors’ Motion to Intervene. March 26, 2021
- Order by Judge Analisa Torres granting XRP Investors’ Request to Submit Motion to Intervene, with timetable for related submissions. March 29, 2021.
- Transcript of Hearing before Judge Sarah Netburn on Ripple Discovery of Internal SEC Communications and Documents. April 6, 2021
- Order by Judge Sarah Netburn granting Motion by Defendants to Reject SEC Discover of Personal Financial Information. April 9, 2021.
- Memorandum of Law in Support of Garlinghouse Motion to Dismiss. April 12, 2021.
- Memorandum of Law in Support of Larsen Motion to Dismiss (Redacted Version). April 12, 2021. (Redactions Removed and Unsealed Version Released February 18, 2022.)
- Letter to Judge Netburn on Behalf of Garlinghouse and Larsen on SEC’s Improper Use of MOUs to Foreign Regulators. April 16, 2021.
- Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Intervene. April 19, 2021.
- Request for Oral Arguments by Proposed Intervenors. April 19, 2021.
- Declaration of John E. Deaton in Support of Motion to Intervene. April 19, 2021.
- Proposed Intervenor-Defendant’s Answer to SEC’s First Amended Complaint. April 19, 2021.
- Letter Motion by SEC to Judge Sarah Netburn Requesting Order to Bar Ripple from Accessing Key Discovery Materials. April 21, 2021.
- SEC Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Strike Ripple’s Fair Notice Defense (Redacted Version) April 22, 2021. (Redactions Removed and Unsealed Version Released February 18, 2022.)
- SEC Letter to Judge Netburn Opposing Letter Motion from Garlinghouse and Larsen on Improper Use of MOUs to Foreign Regulators. April 23, 2021.
- Letter to Judge Netburn from Ripple Opposing SEC Letter Motion on Discovery. April 28, 2021.
- Supplemental Letter to Judge Netburn from Ripple on SEC’s Improper Use of MOUs to Foreign Regulators. April 29, 2021.
- Transcript of Hearing Before Judge Netburn on SEC’s Improper Use of MOUs to Foreign Regulators. April 30, 2021.
- Ripple, Garlinghouse and Larsen Response to Deaton and XRP Holders’ Motion to Intervene. May 3, 2021.
- SEC Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Deaton and XRP Holders’ Motion to Intervene. May 3, 2021.
- Order from Judge Netburn Granting, in Part, Ripple Letter Motion for Discovery. May 6, 2021.
- Letter Motion by SEC to Judge Netburn re: Documents Filed Under Seal. May 7, 2021.
- Exhibit D to Letter Motion by SEC to Judge Netburn with Ripple Answers and Objections (Doc. 165-4). May 7, 2021.
- Memorandum of Law from Ripple in Opposition to SEC Motion to Strike Fair Notice Defense (Redacted Version). May 13, 2021. (Redactions Removed and Unsealed Versions Released February 18, 2022.)
- SEC Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Garlinghouse and Larsen Motion to Dismiss. May 14, 2021. (Unsealed February 18, 2022.)
- XRP Holders Memorandum of Law in reply to the SEC’s Opposition to the Motion to Intervene. May 17, 2021.
- SEC Opposition to Ripple’s Response to Motion to Intervene by XRP Holders. May 17, 2021.
- Order from Judge Netburn Denying Motion by Defendants on SEC Use of Foreign MOUs. May 19, 2021.
- SEC Letter Motion to Judge Netburn Responding to Ripple’s Opposition to SEC Discovery Motion on Legal Advice Given to Defendants. May 19, 2021.
- Transcript of Hearing Before Judge Sarah Netburn on Discovery of Legal Memos to Ripple. May 21, 2021.
- SEC Memorandum of Law in Reply to Ripple’s Opposition to SEC Motion to Strike Fair Notice Defense. May 27, 2021.
- SEC Exhibit 1 (“The Cornerstone Report”). May 27, 2021.
- Order from Judge Netburn Denying SEC Motion to Compel Ripple to Produce All Legal Advice. May 30, 2021.
- SEC Letter Motion to Judge Torres Requesting 60 Day Extension of Time for Completing Discovery. June 2, 2021.
- Letter Motion for International Discovery from Defendants Garlinghouse and Larsen (Document 213). June 2, 2021.
- Larsen Memorandum of Law Replying to SEC in Further Support of Motion to Dismiss. June 4, 2021. (Unsealed February 18, 2022.)
- Letter Motion from Defendants to Judge Netburn Requesting Discovery Conference. June 4, 2021.
- Proposed Sur-reply by Ripple to SEC Memorandum of Law in Reply to Ripple’s Opposition to Motion to Strike. June 7, 2021.
- Letter Reply from SEC on Ripple’s Sur-reply. June 9, 2021.
- Memorandum of Law in Support of Garlinghouse and Larsen Motion for Issuing of Letters to Request International Judicial Assistance. June 11, 2021.
- Letter Motion for International Discovery from Defendants Garlinghouse and Larsen (Document 240). June 11, 2021.
- SEC Letter to Judge Netburn Seeking to Quash Deposition Subpoena Issued to William Hinman by Defendants. June 24, 2021.
- SEC Letter to Quash: Exhibit B- Declaration of William Hinman in Support of SEC Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoena. June 24, 2021.
- Defendants Response in Opposition to SEC’s Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoena for William Hinman. July 1, 2021.
- SEC Letter to Judge Netburn Further Supporting Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoena Issued to William Hinman by Defendants. July 8, 2021.
- Transcript of Hearing Before Judge Netburn on Motion to Quash Subpoena for Deposition of William Hinman. July 15, 2021.
- Joint Letter from Defendants and SEC to Judge Netburn on “progress made” on scope of Hinman deposition, with additional report anticipated on July 19, 2021. July 16, 2021.
- Supplemental Authority Letter to Judge Analisa Torres from Defendants Garlinghouse and Larsen on Recent Statement by Commissioners Peirce and Roisman on SEC lack of clarity on which digital assets are securities. July 19, 2021.
- Joint Letter from Defendants and SEC to Judge Netburn informing on reaching understanding on the scope of Hinman deposition. July 19, 2021.
- Supplemental Authority Letter to Judge Analisa Torres from Ripple on Recent Statement by Commissioners Peirce and Roisman. July 20, 2021.
- SEC Response Letter to Judge Analisa Torres on Defendants Letter Regarding Recent Statement by Commissioners Peirce and Roisman. July 21, 2021.
- Defendants Response to SEC Response Letter on Recent Statement by Commissioners Peirce and Roisman. July 23, 2021.
- Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion by Brad Garlinghouse on Issuance of Letter of Request for International Discovery Assistance Related to Documents from Binance Holding Ltd (Grand Cayman). August 2, 2021.
- SEC Emergency Letter Motion to Judge Netburn Requesting Discovery Conference on Ripple internal employee communications. August 9, 2021.
- Letter from Defendants to Judge Netburn Requesting a Conference to Discuss Deliberative Process Privilege. August 10, 2021.
- Ripple Response to SEC Letter Motion re: Further Discovery of Slack Messages. August 16, 2021.
- SEC Response to Ripple’s Letter Motion to Compel Production of Discovery Materials. August 17, 2021.
- Exhibit B to SEC Response to Motion to Compel: Limited Excerpts of Hinman Deposition with Redactions. August 17, 2021.
- SEC Motion to Seal Portions of Hinman Deposition and Privilege Logs. August 17, 2021.
- Defendants’ Letter Response to SEC Opposition to Motion to Compel. August 23, 2021.
- Defendants’ Letter Motion to Compel SEC Preclearance Trading Documents & Certifications of SEC employees’ XRP holdings, and Exhibits. August 27, 2021.
- Chris Larsen Letter Motion to Compel SEC Interrogatory Responses, and Exhibits. August 31, 2021.
- Motion for Lilya Tessler to Appear Pro Hac Vice for amicus curiae Chamber of Digital Commerce. August 31, 2021. [Denied and Stricken from docket pending proper Motion for Leave. September 1, 2021.]
- Transcript of Hearing Before Judge Sarah Netburn on SEC Opposition to Motion to Compel Arguing Deliberative Process Privilege. August 31, 2021.
- SEC Response to Defendants’ Motion to Compel SEC Preclearance Trading Documents on Digital Assets. September 3, 2021.
- Ripple’s Response to SEC Motion to Compel Production of Recordings of Meetings. September 7, 2021.
- SEC Response to Motion to Compel Interrogatory Responses. September 8, 2021.
- Ripple and Larsen Letter Response to SEC Reply on Motion to Compel Interrogatory Responses. September 15, 2021.
- Ripple Motion to Seal Excerpts of 2 Exhibits in Motion to Compel Interrogatory Responses. September 16, 2021.
- Order from Judge Netburn Denying Defendants’ Motion to Compel SEC Preclearance Trading Documents & Certifications of SEC Employees’ XRP Holdings. September 21, 2021.
- Letter Motion from Defendants Requesting In Camera Review of SEC Documents Submitted After Hearing. September 24, 2021.
- Letter Motion by SEC Seeking Conference and Protective Order Against Defendants’ 29,947 Requests for Admission. September 29, 2021.
- Letter Reply by Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen to SEC Assertion of Privilege Over Discovery Documents, including “XRP Memo” of June 13, 2018. (Includes Summary Chart of Documents Submitted for In Camera Review.) September 30, 2021.
- Order by Judge Analisa Torres Granting Amici Status to Movants. October 4, 2021.
- Letter Response from Defendants in Opposition to SEC Request for Conference and Protective Order. October 7, 2021.
- Memo Endorsement of Defendants’ Motion Requesting In Camera Review of Additional SEC Documents. October 7, 2021. (Entered October 8, 2021)
- Response from Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen to SEC’s Supplemental Authority in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss. October 12, 2021.
- SEC Response to Defendants’ Response to SEC’s Motion Seeking Conference and Protective Order. October 12, 2021.
- SEC Reply in Support of Order to Compel Ripple on Audio/Video Recordings. October 13, 2021.
- SEC Response to Ripple’s Motion to Seal Transcripts of Audio/Video Recordings. October 14, 2021. [Ripple’s Motion was filed under seal on October 14, 2021.]
- SEC Letter with Submission of Three Additional Documents for In Camera Review. October 15, 2021.
- SEC Letter Requesting Extension of Expert Discovery and Exhibits. October 15, 2021.
- Ripple Letter in Opposition to SEC Request for Extension of Expert Discovery. October 18, 2021.
- Letter Motion from John E. Deaton to Judge Torres Requesting the Court Consider XRP Holders’ Perspective on SEC Request for Extension of Expert Discovery. October 19, 2021.
- Order from Judge Sarah Netburn Denying XRP Holders’ Request to Submit Statement on SEC Request for Extension of Expert Discovery. (Text-Only Order) October 20, 2021.
- Order from Judge Sarah Netburn Granting SEC Motion to Extend Expert Discovery to January 14, 2022. October 20, 2021.
- Order from Judge Netburn on Defendants’ Motion to Compel on Interrogatories and SEC Request for Protective Order Against Defendants’ 29,947 RFAs. October 21, 2021.
- Letter Motion from Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen to Seal Exhibits with Letter Reply to SEC’s Letter with Submission of Documents for In Camera Review. October 22, 2021.
- Letter Reply and Request for Conference from Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen to SEC’s Letter with Submission of Documents for In Camera Review. October 22, 2021.
- Order from Judge Sarah Netburn granting Defendant’s motion to seal. (Text-Only Order). October 28, 2021.
- Order from Judge Sarah Netburn on Plaintiff’s motion to Compel Ripple recordings (Text-Only Order). November 8, 2021.
- Order from Judge Sarah Netburn for Parties to Submit Supplemental Briefs on Motion to Compel. December 3, 2021.
- Supplemental Brief on Motion to Compel from Defendants regarding Deliberative Process Privilege. December 8, 2021.
- Supplemental Brief on Motion to Compel from SEC regarding Deliberative Process Privilege. December 8, 2021.
- Joint Request from SEC and Defendants for Extension of Time for Expert Discovery. December 10, 2021.
- SEC Letter of Supplemental Authority of Fife to Strike Fair Notice Defense. January 6, 2022.
- Ripple Response to SEC Letter of Supplemental Authority Citing Fife. January 10, 2022.
- Joint Letter to Judge Torres Requesting Extension of Expert Discovery. January 12, 2022.
- Order from Judge Sarah Netburn Approving Joint Motion for Extension of Expert Discovery. January 13, 2022.
- Opinion and Order from Judge Sarah Netburn Partially Granting Defendants’ Motion to Compel SEC to Produce Documents. January 13, 2022.
- SEC Letter to Judge Sarah Netburn Asking for Reconsideration of Order Compelling Production of Drafts of Hinman Speech. January 21, 2022.
- SEC Letter to Judge Analisa Torres Asking for Extension of Time to File Objections. January 21, 2022.
- Defendants’ Response in Opposition to SEC Letter Asking for Reconsideration. January 24, 2022.
- Order Granting in Part SEC Motion for Extension of Time to File Objections (Text-only Order). January 24, 2022.
- SEC Letter of Supplemental Authority in Support of Pending Motion to Strike Ripple Fair Notice Defense. January 27, 2022.
- Ripple Response to SEC Letter of Supplemental Authority in Support of Pending Motion to Strike Fair Notice Defense. January 27, 2022.
- Order by Judge Torres Granting in Part, and Denying in Part, Defendants’ Motions to Seal Exhibits in Motion to Dismiss and Response to Motion to Strike Fair Notice Defense. February 3, 2022.
- Ripple Sur-reply in Opposition to SEC’s Motion to Strike Fair Notice Defense. February 9, 2022.
- Ripple Sur-reply, Exhibit A. February 9, 2022.
- Garlinghouse Motion to Compel Estabrook Notes from SEC, with Exhibits. February 10, 2022.
- SEC Motion for Extension in Response to Garlinghouse Motion to Compel Estabrook Notes. February 11, 2022.
- Garlinghouse Response in Opposition to SEC Motion for Extension on Estabrook Notes. February 11, 2022.
- Letter from Larsen Agreeing to Unsealing Both Legal Memos with No Redactions, and Larsen Email with One Redaction, in Exhibit. February 17, 2022.
- SEC Motion for Partial Reconsideration of Ruling on DPP of Hinman Speech Emails and Meetings Notes. February 17, 2022.
- Order by Judge Analisa Torres Unsealing Larsen Letter, 2012 Perkins Coie Legal Memos and Other Documents. February 18, 2022.
- Unsealed Legal Memo from Perkins Coie Regarding NewCoin, Dated February 8, 2012. February 18, 2022.
- Unsealed Legal Memo from Perkins Coie Regaring Ripple Network/OpenCoin, Dated October 19, 2012. February 18, 2022.
- SEC’s Sur-Sur-Reply In Support of its Motion to Strike. February 22, 2022.
- Ripple’s Response to SEC’s Sur-Sur-Reply In Support of its Motion to Strike. February 22, 2022.
- SEC’s Response to Ripple’s Response to Sur-Sur-Reply. February 23, 2022.
- SEC’s Motion in Opposition to Garlinghouse’s Request for Conference. February 24, 2022.
- Defendants’ Letter Response in Opposition to SEC’s Motion for Partial Consideration on DPP on Hinman Speech, Emails and Meetings Notes. February 25, 2022.
- Garlinghouse Response to SEC Opposition to Motion to Compel Discovery of Estabrook Notes on 2019 Roisman-Ripple Meeting. February 28, 2022.
- Order by Judge Analisa Torres Denying SEC Motion to Strike Ripple’s Fair Notice Defense. March 11, 2022.
- Order by Judge Analisa Torres Denying Motions by Garlinghouse and Larsen to Dismiss. March 11, 2022.
- SEC’s Motion for a Two-Day Extension. March 14, 2022.
- SEC’s Supplemental Letter to a Motion to Dismiss Internal SEC Documents as Irrelevant. March 14, 2022.
- Ripple’s Request to Extend Deadline to SEC’s Claim of Irrelevant Documents. March 15, 2022.
- SEC’s Opposition to Ripple’s Motion to Strike Metz’s Supplemental Report. March 18, 2022.
- SEC’s Motion to Extend Discovery. March 21, 2022.
- Ripple’s Response to SEC’s Supplemental Letter to Motion to Dismiss Documents. March 21, 2022.
- Ripple’s Opposition to SEC’s Request for an Extension. March 21, 2022.
- Order Granting SEC Motion to Extend Discovery. March 23, 2022.
- Individual Defendants First Request for an Extension. March 23, 2022
- SEC’s Request to Redact Portions of Private Notes. March 23, 2022.
- Ripple’s Letter to Support Request for Conference. March 24, 2022.
- Order Granting Individual Defendant’s Motion for an Extension. March 25, 2022.
- Order Granting Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to SEC’s Motion to Redact Notes. March 28, 2022.
- Individual Defendants’ Response to SEC Request to Redact. April 4, 2022.
- Court Order for SEC to Produce Redacted Notes for Review. April 5, 2022.
- SEC Submits Letter to Correct Date of Earlier Testimony. April 6, 2022.
- Defendant Brad Garlinghouse’s Response to SEC’s First Amended Complaint. April 8, 2022.
- Defendant Chris Larsen’s Response to SEC’s First Amended Complaint. April 8, 2022.
- SEC Memo Regarding Redacted Notes. April 11, 2022.
- DPP Reconsideration of Court’s Clarification Opinion – Reconsideration: Denied and Clarification: Granted. April 11, 2022.
- SEC Informs Court of No Additional Discovery. April 15, 2022.
- SEC Files Extension to Submit Objections. April 15, 2022.
- Court Denies Garlinghouse’s Motion to Compel SEC to Produce Estabrook Notes. April 19, 2022.
- Court Denies Ripple’s Motion to Strike SEC’s Late Testimony, but Approval Expert Discovery until May 13 for Ripple to Respond to Testimony. April 19, 2022.
- SEC Request for Extension of the Deadline. April 19, 2022.
- Joint Letter Requesting Briefing Schedule. April 22, 2022.
- Order from Judge Analisa Torres Setting Briefing Schedule for Motions on Summary Judgment and Exclusion of Expert Testimony. April 28, 2022.
- SEC Letter to Judge Netburn Re-Asserting Privilege Over Hinman Speech Documents. April 29, 2022.
- Defendants’ Letter Requesting Extension to Respond to SEC’s Attorney-Client Privilege Claim. May 2, 2022.
- Order Granting Defendants’ Request for Extension. May 3, 2022.
- SEC Letter to Judge Netburn for Leave to File Reply. May 3, 2022.
- Defendants’ Response in Opposition to SEC’s Request for Leave to File. May 3, 2022.
- Order Granting SEC’s Request for Leave to File Reply. May 4, 2022.
- Extension for Filing Attorney’s Fees. May 13, 2022.
- Ripple’s Response to SEC Attorney Client Privilege Claim. May 13, 2022.
- Letter Request from Ripple & Defendants for Approval to Exceed Page Limits on New Motion to Compel, and Briefing Schedule. May 17, 2022.
- Order Granting Defendant’s Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. May 18, 2022.
- Defendant’s Motion to Compel the SEC Regarding the Deficient Responses to Ripple Defendants’ Fourth Set of Request for Admissions. May 18, 2022.
- SEC’s Letter Reply Regarding Attorney-Client Claim Over SEC Documents. May 18, 2022.
- Amici curiae Letter to Judge Analisa Torres from Seeking Leave to File Amicus Brief Regarding Opinions of SEC expert Patrick B. Doody, and Exhibits. May 21, 2022.
- SEC Letter Requesting Five Day Extension to Reply to Amici Curiae Letter Seeking Leave to File Amicus Brief. May 24, 2022.
- Order Scheduling Conference on SEC’s Attorney-Client Privilege Motion For June 7. May 31, 2022.
- Order Establishing Phone Access for the Public to June 7 Conference. June 1, 2022.
- SEC Letter Motion to Seal its Brief & Exhibits in Opposition to Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief. June 7, 2022.
- Transcript of Hearing Before Judge Netburn on SEC’s Attorney-Client Privilege Objection to Producing Hinman Documents. June 7, 2022.
- Amici Letter to Judge Torres Requesting Procedural Clarification from the Court. June 8, 2022.
- Defendants’ Response to the SEC’s Motion to Seal their Opposition to the Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief. June 9, 2022.
- Ruling from Judge Analisa Torres Ordering SEC to File Redacted Version of Opposition Brief and Exhibits to Amici Letter Requesting Leave. June 9, 2022.
- Defendants’ Letter to Judge Torres Requesting Response to SEC’s Opposition to Amici Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief Be Unsealed. June 10, 2022.
- Text-Only Order Granting Ripple’s Interim Motion to Seal Portions of its Response to SEC . June 13, 2022.
- Order for SEC to Submit Documents for In Camera Review. June 14, 2022.
- SEC Letter on Proposed Redactions of their Sealed Brief in Opposition to Movants’ Motion. June 14, 2022.
- Defendants’ Response to SEC’s Proposed Redactions to Opposition to Movants’ Motion. June 15, 2022.
- SEC Letter in Opposition to Defendants’ Motion to Seal Exhibit O of SEC’s Opposition Brief to XRP Holders’ Request to File Amicus Brief. June 17, 2022.
- Court Orders SEC to File Redactions to Defendants’ Response by June 23. June 21, 2022.
- SEC Letter Proposing Redactions to Response to Defendants on Movants’ Motion. June 23, 2022.
- Defendants’ Response to SEC’s Proposed Redactions to their Own Letter Response. June 27, 2022.
- Ripple Letter to Expedite Briefing Schedule on SEC’s Motion to Seal Expert Witness. July 10, 2022.
- SEC Letter in Response to Ripple’s Motion for Expedited Briefing On Sealing Motions Regarding Expert Witness. July 11, 2022.
- Order from Judge Torres Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motions to Seal/Redact Responses to Movants’ Request to Submit Amici Brief. July 11, 2022.
- Order from Judge Analisa Torres Setting Expedited Briefing Schedule for Exclusion or Sealing of Expert Testimony. July 12, 2022.
- Order from Judge Sarah Netburn Denying SEC’s Attorney-Client Privilege Claim Regarding Hinman Speech Emails and Documents, and Ordering Production. July 12, 2022.
- Court Transcript of Conference Before Judge Netburn Held on 6/7/22. July 15, 2022
- SEC Letter to Judge Torres Proposing Redactions to Exhibits on its Opposition to Amici Request to File Brief. July 15, 2022.
- Defendants’ Letter to Judge Torres Proposing Redactions to One Exhibit with its Response to SEC’s Opposition to Amici Request to File Brief. July 15, 2022.
- Court Orders Parties to Publicly File the SEC’s Letter. July 18, 2022
- Defendants Letter in Response to SEC Letter to Exclude Court-Approved Amici and Exhibits. July 19, 2022.
- SEC Letter Opposing Amici Motion to File Brief, and Exhibits. July 19, 2022.
- Court’s Order Regarding RFAs (Request for Admission), Requiring SEC to Clarify or Amend Specific Responses. July 19, 2022.
- SEC’S Request to File Excess Pages in Opposition to Orders Re: Hinman Speech. July 21, 2022.
- Defendants’ Letter to the Judge to Set a Deadline. July 22, 2022.
- Defendants’ Letter Response in Opposition to Motion. July 22, 2022.
- Defendants’ Letter Motion to Redact Certain Exhibits to the Daubert Motions, July 22, 2022.
- Court Order Granting in Part and Denying in part SEC Letter. July 22, 2022.
- Order for all Non-Party Responses to Pending Motions to Seal Parties’ Motions. July 22, 2022.
- Amici Reply to SEC’s Opposition to Leave for Filing Amici Brief on Daubert motion, with Exhibits. July 25, 2022.
- Defendants’ Letter in Opposition to SEC’s Request to Seal All Identifying Information on Experts in Daubert Motions. July 25, 2022.
- SEC’s Opposition to the Defendants’ Motion to Seal Regarding Expert Challenges. July 25, 2022.
- Order from Judge Torres Reaffirming Amici Status, Denying Leave to Participate in Daubert Motions, and Inviting Amici to Apply to Brief on Concerns over SEC Expert at Summary Judgment. July 26, 2022.
- SEC Brief on Objections to the Court’s Multiple Orders to Produce Hinman Documents. July 26, 2022.
- Exhibits Accompanying SEC Brief on Objections to Orders to Produce Hinman Documents. July 26, 2022.
- Court Order Granting Letter Motion for Leave to File. July 28, 2022.
- Letter Motion to Seal Addressed to Judge Torres. July 28, 2022.
- Third Parties’ Letter Motion to Seal Addressed to Judge Torres. July 28, 2022.
- Defendants’ Motion for Leave to File to Serve Non-Party Subpoenas. August 3, 2022.
- SEC’s Joint Letter Requesting a Briefing Schedule for Motions to Seal Expert Testimony. August 8, 2022.
- SEC Response to the Defendants’ Motion to Obtain Certification of Videos. August 8, 2022.
- Court Grants Motion to Approve SEC’s Request for Briefing Schedule. August 9, 2022.
- Ripple Responds to SEC’s Objection to Submitting Internal Communications. August 9, 2022.
- Ripple Files Declaration of Matthew Solomon’s Testimony. August 9, 2022.
- Court Order Granting Letter Motion for Leave to Serve Two Non-Party Subpoenas. August 14, 2022.
- SEC Reply Brief in Further Support of its Objection to the Court’s Multiple Orders to Produce Hinman Documents. August 16, 2022.
- Defendant’s Letter Motion to Redact Certain Exhibits to the Daubert Responses. August 19, 2022.
- SEC’s Letter Motion to Seal Portions of Filings Related to Expert Testimony. August 19, 2022.
- Court Order Granting Motion for Leave to File. August 25, 2022.
- SEC Letter Response to Defendants’ Sealing Motion. August 26, 2022.
- Defendants’ Letter on Joint Motion on Sealing Issues Related to Summary Judgment Motions. September 8, 2022.
- SEC Motion to Seal Portions of Parties’ Replies on Excluding Expert Testimony. [Exhibits Filed Under Seal] September 9, 2022.
- Order from Judge Torres with Memo Endorsement of Joint Motion on Sealing Issues from 9/8/22. September 12, 2022.
- Defendants’ Letter in Opposition to SEC Sealing Motion on Daubert Reply Briefs. September 12, 2022.
- Digital Chamber of Commerce’s Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, Memorandum of Law and Declaration of Counsel. September 14, 2022.
- SEC Notice of Summary Judgment Against All Defendants. September 17, 2022.
- SEC Memorandum of Law in Support of Summary Judgment. September 17, 2022.
- Defendants’ Notice for Motion of Summary Judgment. September 17, 2022.
- Defendants Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment. September 17, 2022.
- SEC Motion Response to Digital Chamber of Commerce’s Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief. September 19, 2022.
- SEC’s Joint Letter to Judge Torres on Third Party Sealing Motions. September 19, 2022.
- Defendants’ Response to Chamber of Digital Commerce’s Motion for Leave to File an Amicus Brief. September 20, 2022.
- Order by Judge Torres for SEC to Comply with Judge Netburn’s Order to Produce Hinman Emails. September 29, 2022.
- Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief By I-Remit. September 30, 2022.
- Memorandum of Law in Support of I-Remit Motion to File Amicus Brief. September 30, 2022.
- Declaration of Brian Farkas in Support of Motion to File. September 30, 2022.
- Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief – TapJets, Inc. September 30, 2022.
- SEC Letter Opposing Motions from I-Remit and TapJets for Leave to File Amicus Briefs. October 4, 2022.
- Defendants’ Letter Reply to SEC Opposition to Motions from I-Remit and TapJets. October 5, 2022.
- Order from Judge Analisa Torres Granting Leave for I-Remit and TapJets to File Amicus Briefs. October 11, 2022.
- Amicus Brief by I-Remit in Support of Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment. October 12, 2022.
- Amicus Brief by Tapjets in Support of Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment, and Exhibit A (Affidavit by Eugene Kesselman). October 14, 2022.
- Letter Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief by Phillip Goldstein and ICAN, and Exhibit A (Amicus Brief). October 18, 2022.
- Defendants’ Memorandum of Law in Opposition to SEC’s Motion for Summary Judgment. October 18, 2022. (Unsealed with Redactions, October 20, 2022.)
- Letter Motion to Redact by Third-Party C’s Officer. October 19, 2022.
- SEC’s Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Ripple’s Motion for Summary Judgment. October 18, 2022. (Unsealed with Redactions, October 21, 2022.)
- Ripple’s Memorandum of Law in Opposition to SEC’s Motion for Summary Judgment. October 21, 2022. (Corrected from 673 Redacted)
- Letter Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief by SpendtheBits. October 21, 2022.
- SEC Letter Motion to Judge Sarah Netburn to Redact 2 Drafts of 2018 Hinman Speech, Submitted for in camera Review. October 21, 2022.
- SEC Response to Motions by ICAN and SpendTheBits for Leave to File Amicus Briefs. October 26, 2022.
- Order from Judge Analisa Torres Granting Leave to ICAN and SpendTheBits to File Amicus Briefs. October 28, 2022.
- Notice of Motion by Blockchain Association to Request Leave to File an Amicus Brief. October 28, 2022.
- Memorandum of Law from Blockchain Association in Support of Motion for Leave to File an Amicus Brief. October 28, 2022.
- Declaration of Counsel for Blockchain Association, with Exhibit (Amicus Brief that Party is Seeking to File). October 28, 2022.
- Amicus Curiae Brief filed by Investor Choice Advocates Network (ICAN) and Philip Goldstein in Support of Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment. October 28, 2022.
- Amicus Curiae Brief filed by SpendTheBits in Support of Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment. October 28, 2022.
- Motion for Leave by John Deaton and XRP Holders to File Amicus Brief in Opposition to SEC Motion for Summary Judgment, and Exhibit. October 31, 2022.
- Order from Judge Sarah Netburn Granting SEC Request for Redactions on Hinman Documents. October 31, 2022.
- Motion for Leave by Coinbase to File Amicus Brief in Support of Defendants’ Fair Notice Defense, and Exhibits. October 31, 2022.
- Motion for Leave By Crypto Council for Innovation to File Amicus Brief in Support of Defendants’ Opposition to SEC’s Motion for Summary Judgment . October 31, 2022.
- Motion for Leave by Valhil Capital to File Amicus Brief in Support of Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment. October 31, 2022.
- Motion for Leave by Cryptillian Payment Systems to File Amicus Brief in Favor of Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment. November 2, 2022.
- Motion for Benjamin Tompkins to Appear Pro Hac Vice. November 3, 2022.
- Motion for Jeffrey Donoho to Appear Pro Hac Vice. November 3, 2022.
- SEC Consent Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Reply. November 3, 2022.
- Motion for Leave by Veri DAO to File Amicus Brief in Support of Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment. November 3, 2022.
- Court Orders SEC Motion for Extension to File Responses. November 4, 2022.
- Motion for Fred Rispoli to Appear Pro Hac Vice. November 9, 2022.
- Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief by Reaper Financial, LLC in Support of SEC’s Motion for Summary Judgment . November 9, 2022.
- Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief by InvestReady in Support of SEC’s Motion for Summary Judgment. November 9, 2022.
- Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief by New Sports Economy Institute in Support of SEC’s Motion for Summary Judgment. November 10, 2022.
- Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief by Cryptillian Payment Systems. November 11, 2022.
- Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief by Paradigm Operations, LP. November 11, 2022.
- Notice of Appearance by Kayvan Betteridge Sadeghi on Behalf of Paradigm Operations, LP. November 11, 2022
- Notice of Appearance by Shailee Diwanji Sharma on Behalf of Paradigm Operations, LP. November 11, 2022.
- Order by Judge Analisa Torres Granting all pending Motions for Leave to File Amicus Briefs. November 14, 2022.
- Amicus Brief by Coinbase in Support of Defendants’ Fair Notice Defense. November 14, 2022.
- Amicus Brief by Blockchain Association. November 15, 2022.
- Amicus Brief by Paradigm, with Exhibit (“The Ineluctable Modality of Securities Law: Why Fungible Crypto Assets Are Not Securities”). November 15, 2022.
- Amici Curiae Brief by John E. Deaton on Behalf of XRP Holders in Opposition to SEC’s Motion for Summary Judgment. November 15, 2022.
- Declaration of John E. Deaton and Exhibits (A-LL). November 15, 2022.
- Amicus Brief by VeriDAO in Support of Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment. November 15, 2022.
- Amicus Brief by Reaper Financial. November 15, 2022.
- Amicus Brief by the Crypto Council for Innovation in Support of Defendants. November 15, 2022.
- Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief by Non-Party Economist William Cunningham in Favor of the Public’s Interest in Opposition to the SEC’s Motion for Summary Judgment. November 16, 2022.
- Memorandum of Law by Cryptillian Payments in Support of Defendants’ Brief In Opposition to Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment. November 16, 2022.
- Amicus Brief by Valhil Capital, LLC in Support of Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment. November 18, 2022.
- Defendants’ Redacted Reply to SEC’s Opposition to Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment. December 2, 2022.
- Plaintiffs’ Redacted Reply to Ripple’s Opposition to Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment. December 2, 2022.
- Court Order for all Non-Party Motions to Seal Parties’ Motions for Summary Judgment. December 12, 2022.
- Judge Torres Issues Order on the Parties’ Motions to Seal Documents in Connection with the Expert Challenges (Daubert Motions). December 19, 2022.
- Letter Motion to Seal by Investment Banker Declarant, Alyssa Hasbrouck. January 4, 2023.
- Letter Motion to Seal by Scott E. Schirick. January 4, 2023.
- Letter Motion to Seal Certain Portions of Parties’ Summary Judgments by Moneygram International, Inc. January 4, 2023.
- Letter Motion to Seal Certain Portions of Parties’ Summary Judgment Materials Filed by MoneyGram International. January 4, 2023.
- Letter Motion to Seal Portions of Parties’ Motions for Summary Judgment Filed by Third-Party A. January 4, 2023.
- Letter Motion to Seal Filed by Cryptocurrency Exchange Declarant. January 4, 2023.
- Defendants’ Letter Motion of Opposition to the SEC’s Letter Motion to Seal Certain Documents. January 9, 2023.
- SEC Letter Motion of Opposition to the Ripple’s Letter Motion to Seal Certain Documents. January 9, 2023.
- SEC’s Notice of Omnibus Motion to Exclude Testimony of Defendants’ Expert Witnesses. January 13, 2023.
- SEC’s Memorandum of Law in Support of Omnibus Motion to Exclude Testimony of Defendants’ Expert Witnesses. January 13, 2023.
- Declaration by Pascale Guerrier in Support of SEC’s Omnibus Motion to Preclude Testimony of Defendants’ Expert Witnesses. January 13, 2023.
- Exhibits 1.1, 1.2 & 2
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- Exhibits 42 & 43
- Exhibits 44.1, 44.2, 44.3, 44.4 & 44.5
- Exhibit 45
- SEC Reply in Support of Its Memorandum of Law in Support of Omnibus Motion to Exclude Testimony of Defendants’ Expert Witnesses. January 13, 2023.
- SEC’s Memorandum of Law in Opposition to the Defendants’ Motion to Exclude the Testimony of SEC Expert No.1. January 13, 2023.
- Declaration by Ladan F. Stewart in Opposition to Defendants’ Motion to Exclude the Testimony of SEC Expert No.1. January 13, 2023.
- Declaration by Andrew Ceresney in Support of Defendants’ Motion to Exclude the Testimony of SEC Expert No. 3 – With Exhibits. January 13, 2023.
- SEC Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendants’ Motion to Exclude the Testimony of SEC Expert No.2. January 13, 2023.
- SEC Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendants’ Motion to Exclude the Testimony of SEC Expert No 3. January 13, 2023.
- SEC Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendants’ Motion to Exclude the Testimony of SEC Expert No 4. January 13, 2023.
- Declaration by Mark E. Sylvester in Opposition to Defendants’ Motion to Exclude the Testimony of SEC Expert No.4 – With Exhibits. January 13, 2023.
- SEC Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendants’ Motion to Exclude the Testimony of SEC Expert No 5. January 13, 2023.
- Declaration by Mark E. Sylvester in Opposition to Defendants’ Motion to Exclude the Testimony of SEC Expert No. 5- With Exhibits. January 13, 2023.
- Defendants’ Notice of Motion to Exclude Testimony of SEC Expert No. 1. January 13, 2023.
- Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendants’ Motion to Exclude Testimony of SEC Expert No. 1. January 13, 2023.
- Declaration by Brad E. Oppenheimer in Support of Defendants’ Motion to Exclude Testimony of SEC Expert No. 1. January 13, 2023.
- Second Declaration by Brad E. Oppenheimer in Support of Defendants’ Motion to Exclude Testimony of SEC Expert No. 1 – With Exhibits J, K & L. January 13, 2023.
- Defendants’ Notice of Motion to Exclude the Testimony of SEC Expert No. 2. January 13, 2023.
- Defendants’ Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Exclude the Testimony of SEC Expert No. 2. January 13, 2023.
- Declaration of Anna R. Gessel in Support of Defendants’ Motion to Exclude the Testimony of SEC Expert No. 2. January 13, 2023.
- Defendants’ Notice of Motion to Exclude the Testimony of SEC Expert No. 3. January 13, 2023.
- Defendants’ Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Exclude the Testimony of SEC Expert No. 3. January 13, 2023.
- Defendants’ Notice of Motion to Exclude Testimony of SEC Expert No. 4. January 13, 2023.
- Declaration of Kylie Chiseul Kim in Support of Defendants’ Motion to Exclude Testimony of SEC Expert No. 4 – With Exhibits. January 13, 2023.
- Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendants’ Motion to Exclude Testimony of SEC Expert No. 4. January 13, 2023.
- Declaration of Christopher S. Ford in Support of Defendants’ Motion to Exclude Testimony of SEC Expert No. 4. January 13, 2023.
- Exhibit A.
- Exhibit B.
- Exhibits C, D, E, F, H & I. (*Exhibit G was sealed.)
- Defendants’ Notice of Motion to Exclude Testimony of SEC Expert No. 5. January 13, 2023.
- Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendants’ Motion to Exclude Testimony of SEC Expert No. 5. January 13, 2023.
- Declaration by Kylie Chiseul Kim in Support of Defendants’ Motion to Exclude Testimony of SEC Expert No. 5. January 13, 2023.
- Defendants’ Memorandum of Law in Opposition to SEC’s Omnibus Motion to Exclude Defendants’ Expert Testimony. January 13, 2023.
- Declaration of Kylie Chiseul Kim in Opposition to SEC’s Omnibus Motion to Exclude Defendants’ Expert Testimony. January 13, 2023.
- Defendants’ Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Exclude Testimony of SEC Expert No. 1. January 13, 2023.
- Defendants’ Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Exclude Testimony of SEC Expert No. 2. January 13, 2023.
- Defendants’ Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Exclude Testimony of SEC Expert No. 3. January 13, 2023.
- Defendants’ Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Exclude Testimony of SEC Expert No. 4. January 13, 2023.
- Defendants’ Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Exclude Testimony of SEC Expert No. 5. January 13, 2023.
- Defendants’ Letter Response in Opposition to Motion Regarding the Letter Motion to Seal Alyssa M. Hasbrouck. January 18, 2023.
- SEC’ Letter Response in Opposition to Motion Regarding the Letter Motion to Seal Portions Of Parties Motions For Summary Judgment . January 18, 2023.
- Motion for Leave to File Brief Amicus Curiae of Anoop K. Bungay. in support of neither SEC nor Ripple Labs. January 20, 2023.
- Letter Reply from Alyssa Hasbrouck in Response to Motion to Seal Addressed to Judge Torres. January 25, 2023.
- Motion for J. Carl Cecere to Appear Pro Hac Vice with Exhibits A, B, and C: #1 Affidavit Affidavit in support of motion for admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Exhibit Certificate of good standing, #3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed order. February 15, 2023.
- Letter Motion for Leave to File Petition to Intervene to Oppose Sealing of Hinman Speech Documents addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Rosyln Layton. February 15, 2023.
- Amended Letter Motion for Leave to File Petition to Intervene to Oppose Sealing of Hinman Speech Documents Addressed to the Court from Rosyln Layton, PhD. February 21, 2023.
- Defendants’ Letter of Notice of Supplemental Authority Regarding Recent Supreme Court case that supports Ripple’s Fair Notice Defense, Filed by the Defendant. March 3, 2023.
- Court Order from Judge Torres on Daubert Motions. March 6, 2023.
- Defendants’ Letter of Notice of Supplemental Authority Regarding Voyager Bankruptcy Court Decision. March 20, 2023.
- SEC’s Letter in Response to Defendants’ Letter of Notice of Supplemental Authority. March 23,2023.
- SEC’s Letter of Notice of Supplemental Authority Regarding SEC v. Commonwealth Equity Servs. Decision. April 11, 2023.
- Order on Motions to Seal Including Hinman Speech Documents. May 16, 2023.
- Granting in part and denying in part – 635 Letter Motion to Seal
- Granting in part and denying in part – 637 Letter Motion to Seal
- Granting in part and denying in part – 671 Letter Motion to Seal
- Granting in part and denying in part – 744 Letter Motion to Seal
- Granting in part and denying in part – 745 Letter Motion to Seal
- Granting in part and denying in part – 751 Letter Motion to Seal
- Granting in part and denying in part – 754 Letter Motion to Seal
- Granting in part and denying in part – 756 Letter Motion to Seal
- Granting in part and denying in part – 758 Letter Motion to Seal
- Granting in part and denying in part 759 Letter Motion to Seal
- Denying as moot 811 Letter Motion for Leave to File Document
- Denying as moot 812 Letter Motion for Leave to File Document
- Joint Letter Motion from Parties Requesting One Week Extension of Time to File Unsealed Redacted SJ Cross-Motions and Exhibits, and Order Granting Motion. May 19, 2023.
- (827) Declaration of Michael K. Kellogg in Support re: 824 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by the Defendants. June 13, 2023.
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- (828) Memorandum of Law in Opposition re: 625 MOTION for Summary Judgment against all Defendants. June 13, 2023
- (829) Rule 56.1 Statement Filed by the Defendants. June 13, 2023.
- (830) Declaration of Christopher S. Ford in Opposition re: 625 MOTION for Summary Judgment against all Defendants Filed by the Defendants. June 13, 2023.
- Declaration of Erol Glay in Opposition re: 625 MOTION for Summary Judgment against all Defendants. June 13, 2023.
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- (835) Rule 56.1 Statement Filed by the SEC. June 13, 2023.
- (839) Declarationof Daphna A. Waxman in Support re: 836 MOTION for Summary Judgment as to all Parties Filed by the SEC. June 13, 2023.
- (852) Declaration of Ladan Stewart in Opposition re: 824 MOTION for Summary Judgment Filed by the SEC. June 13, 2023.
- (869) Declaration of Ladan Stewart in Opposition re: 824 Motion for Summary Judgment
- *ORDER on Motions for Summary Judgment. July 13, 2023.*
- Judge Torres Issues Pretrial Scheduling Order. August 9, 2023.
- SEC Letter for Anticipated Motion for Interlocutory Appeal addressed to Judge Torres. August 9, 2023.
- Ripple’s Reply in Opposition to SEC Letter Regarding Interlocutory Appeal . August 16, 2023.
- SEC’s Request to File a Motion for Leave to File an Interlocutory Appeal GRANTED by Judge Torres Order. August 17, 2023.
- SEC’s Notice of Motion for Leave to Appeal. August 18, 2023.
- SEC’s Memo of Law in Support of Motion for Leave to Appeal and Exhibits 1-5. August 18, 2023.
- Ripple’s Memo of Law in Opposition to the SEC’s Motion to Certify Interlocutory Appeal. September 1, 2023.
- Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen’s Memo of Law in Opposition to the SEC’s Motion to Certify Interlocutory Appeal. September 1, 2023.
- SEC Reply Memo in Further Support of Motion to Certify Interlocutory Appeal. September 8, 2023.
- Court Denies SEC’s Motion for Leave to Appeal and Motion for Leave to Stay. October 3, 2023.
- Letter to Judge Torres Noting Agreed Stipulated Partial Dismissal. October 19, 2023.
- Agreement of Stipulation of Partial Dismissal. October 19, 2023.
- Judge Torres Order for Stipulation of Dismissal. October 23, 2023.
- Judge Torres Order for Briefing Schedule re: Institutional Sales. October 24, 2023.
- SEC letter to Judge Torres on Proposed Schedule for Remedies Discovery and Briefing. November 9, 2023.
- Judge Torres Order on Schedule for Remedies Discovery and Briefing. November 13, 2023.
- SEC Motion to Compel Ripple to Produce Financial Statements and Post Complaint Contracts Governing ‘Institutional Sales.’ January 11, 2024.
- Ripple Motion for Extension of Time in Response to SEC Motion to Compel. January 11, 2024.
- Ripple Response in Opposition to SEC Motion to Compel. January 19, 2024.
- SEC Reply in Further Support of Motion to Compel Ripple. January 23, 2024.
- Ripple letter for Leave to File Sur-Reply. January 24, 2024.
- Ripple Response to Motion to Compel Ripple. January 25, 2024.
- Judge Netburn Order Granting SEC Motion to Compel Ripple in Full. February 5, 2024.
- Ripple Motion for Extension of Time of the Remedies-Related Discovery Deadline. February 6, 2024.
- SEC Motion for Extension of Time to File Remedies-Related Briefing. February 27, 2024.
- SEC Notice of Motion for Remedies and Final Judgment. March 26, 2024.
- SEC Memo of Law in Support of Motion for Judgment and Remedies. March 26, 2024
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- [Exhibits 4-5 are under seal]
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- [Exhibits 9-22 are under seal]
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- Exhibit 26
- Exhibit 27
- SEC Proposed Final Judgment. March 26, 2024.
- Ripple Motion to Strike new Expert Materials Submitted by the SEC for Remedies. April 22, 2024.
- Ripple Response in Opposition to SEC motion for Remedies and Final Judgement. April 22, 2024.
- Declaration of Gregory G. Rapawy in Support of Ripple’s Response. April 22, 2024.
- SEC’s Opposition to Ripple’s Motion to Strike SEC Witness Testimony. April 29, 2024.
- Ripple’s Support of the Motion to Strike SEC Witness Testimony. May 2, 2024.
- SEC’s Reply Memo of Law in Support of Judgment and Remedies. May 7, 2024.
- SEC’s Opposition to Ripple’s Motion to Seal. May 20, 2024
- Ripple’s Reply Letter in Further Support of Motion to Seal. May 29, 2024.
- Ripple Letter to Judge Analisa Torres. June 13, 2024.
- SEC Letter to Judge Analisa Torres in Response to Ripple. June 14, 2024.
- Ripple’s Notice of Supplemental Authority. July 2, 2024.
- SEC Response to Ripple’s Notice of Supplemental Authority. July 3, 2024.
- Court Order for Motion for Judgment on Remedies. August 7, 2024.
- Certification of the Court Order. August 7, 2024.
- Ripple Request for Stay of Monetary Portion of the Courts Judgment. September 4, 2024.
- Proposed Order Staying Enforcement of Monetary Portion Of Final Judgment. September 4, 2024.
John Deaton, et al v. Elad Roisman as Acting SEC Chairman, SEC
U.S. District Court , District of Rhode Island (Providence), CASE #: 1:21-cv-00001-WES-PAS
- Petition for Writ of Mandamus. January 1, 2021.
- John E. Deaton FOIA Request to SEC (re: Clayton, Grundfest, Brooks) – January 19, 2021
- SEC FOIA Acknowledgment Letter – January 21, 2021
- John E. Deaton FOIA Request to SEC (re: public warning) – February 5, 2021
- SEC FOIA Acknowledgment Letter – February 9, 2021
- John E. Deaton FOIA Request to SEC (re: MoneyGram) – March 5, 2021
- Respondents’ Motion to Dismiss. March 5, 2021.
- SEC FOIA Acknowledgment Letter. March 8, 2021
- John E. Deaton Appeal for Clayton Official Calendar. November 23, 2021.
- John E. Deaton Appeal for Hinman Official Calendar. November 23, 2021.
- SEC Response to Deaton FOIA Request for Grundfest Letter. December 9, 2021.
- The Grundfest Letter (Sent to Commissioners on December 17, 2020). Obtained by Deaton via FOIA. December 9, 2021.
- SEC Appeal Response on Clayton, Hinman Official Calendars. December 22, 2021.
- SEC Response to Deaton’s 12/20/2021 FOIA Request, with Production of Documents. June 14, 2022.
In Re Ripple Labs, Inc. Litigation (Zakinov v. Ripple Labs, Inc.)
U.S. District Court, California Northern District Court, Case No. 4:18-cv-06753-PJH
- Consolidated First Amended Complaint For Violations of Federal and California Law against All Defendants (Class Action). March 25, 2020.
- Motion to Certify Class filed by Bradley Sostack. November 18, 2022.
- Defendants’ Opposition/Response to Plaintiff’s Motion. February 3, 2023.
- Declaration of Meghan Strong and Exhibits 1-5
- Exhibits 6-10
- Exhibits 11-15
- Exhibits 16-20
- Exhibits 21-25
- Exhibits 26-51: All Redacted, and Proposed to be Filed Under Seal
- Exhibits 52-55
- Exhibits 56-64
- Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for John Deaton. February 4, 2023.
- Court Grants Motion for John Deaton to Appear Pro Hac Vice. February 4, 2023.
- Motion to File Amicus Brief and Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief by John Deaton. February 10, 2023.
- Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition to John Deaton’s Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief. February 24, 2023.
- Court’s Ruling on Motion for Summary Judgment. June 20, 2024
- Order Reference to the Magistrate Judge for a Settlement Conference. June 20, 2024.
US SEC v. Coinbase, Inc. and Coinbase Global, Inc. (Case 1:23-cv-04738)
U.S District Court for the Southern District of New York.
- Complaint against Coinbase, Inc. and Coinbase Global, Inc filed by the SEC. June 6, 2023.
- Coinbase’s Answer to SEC’s Complaint. June 28, 2023.
- Letter Motion for Leave to File Motion for Judgement on the Pleadings addressed to Judge Failla Filed by Coinbase. June 28, 2023.
- SEC Response in Opposition to Coinbase’s Leave to File Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. July 7, 2023.
- Response to SEC Motion to Strike filed by Coinbase, July 12, 2023.
- Coinbase’s Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. August 4, 2023.
- Brief for Amicus Curiae on Behalf of Blockchain Association. August 11, 2023.
- Brief for Amicus Curiae on Behalf of Andreessen Horowitz and Paradigm in Support of Defendants’ Motion for Judgment. August 11, 2023.
- Amicus Curiae Appearance of Counsel filed on Behalf of Senator Cynthia Lummis. August 11, 2023.
- Brief for Amicus Curiae on Behalf of United States Senator Cynthia M. Lummis. August 11, 2023.
- Brief for Amicus Curiae on Behalf of Chamber of Digital Commerce. August 11, 2023.
- Brief for Amicus Curiae on Behalf of Securities Law Scholars in Support of Defendants’ Motion for Judgment. August 11, 2023.
- Brief for Amicus Curiae on Behalf of DeFi Educatuon Fund in Support of Defendants’ Motion for Judgment. August 11, 2023.
- Brief for Amicus Curiae on Behalf of Blockchain Association, Crypto Council for Innovation, Chamber of Progress, and Consumer Technology Association in Support of Defendants’ Motion for Judgment. August 14, 2023.
- SEC memo in Opposition to Coinbase Moton for Judgement on the Pleadings. October 3, 2023.
- Amicus Brief by John Deaton on Behalf of the 4,701 Coinbase Holders. April 26, 2024.
- Declaration of John Deaton on Behalf of the 4,701 Coinbase Holders in Support of Motion to Leave. April 26, 2024.
- Amicus Curiae Appearance filed by the Blockchain Association. April 26, 2024.
- Amicus Brief by Blockchain Association in Support of Coinbase’s Motion to Certify Interlocutory Appeal. April 26, 2024.
U.S. SEC v. LBRY (USCA Case #23-1743)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- SEC v. LBRY Appeal Briefing Notice. September 22, 2023.
Grayscale Investments v. SEC (USCA Case #22-1142)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
U.S. SEC v. Digital Licensing Inc. (dba DEBT BOX) (Case: 2:23-cv-00482-RJS-DBP)
U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
US SEC v. Binance Holdings Limited et al (Case 1:23-cv-01599-ABJ)
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Complaint against Bam Management US Holdings Inc., Bam Trading Services Limited, Binance Holdings Limited, Changpend Zhao with Jury Demand filed by the SEC. June 5, 2023.
- Response to Motion to Intervene filed by Binance Holdings. July 27, 2023.
- Opposition to Petition to Intervene filed by SEC, July 27, 2023.
RE Coinbase, Inc., Petitioner (Case: 23-1779)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third District Court
- Coinbase Petition for Writ of Mandamus to the SEC.
- Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America Filed Brief as Amicus Curiae in Support of Petitioner. May 9, 2023.
- Paradigm Operations LP Motion For Leave to File Brief as Amicus Curiae in Support of Petitioner. May 10, 2023.
- ICAN Motion for Leave to File Brief as Amicus Curiae in Support of Petitioner. May 10, 2023.
- Crypto Council Innovation Filed Brief as Amicus Curiae in Support of Petitioner. May 10, 2023.
U.S. SEC v. LBRY, Inc.
U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire, Case No. 1:21-cv-00260-PB
- SEC Complaint Against LBRY. March 29, 2021.
- LBRY’s Answer to the SEC Complaint. June, 7, 2021.
- Motion for Summary Judgement. May 5, 2022.
- Motion to Strike Plaintiff’s Statement of Undisputed Facts. May 10, 2022.
- SEC’s Opposition to LBRY’S Motion for Summary Judgment. June 3, 2022.
- Transcript of Proceedings for July 20, 2022 Motion Hearing. Redaction Restriction Released October 27, 2022.
- Order Granting SEC’s Motion for Summary Judgment and Denying LBRY’s Motion for Summary Judgment. November 7, 2022.
- Motion by LBRY to Limit SEC’s Remedies. December 7, 2022.
- Amicus Curiae Brief by ICAN in Support of LBRY Motion to Limit SEC’s Remedies. December 15, 2022.
- Notice of Appearance on Behalf of Naomi Rockwell. December 15, 2022.
- Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief on Behalf of Naomi Brockwell, with Exhibits including Proposed Brief Co-Authored by John E. Deaton. December 15, 2022.
- SEC’s Response to LBRY’s Motion to Limit the SEC’s Remedies. December 17, 2022.
- Amicus Brief by Naomi Brockwell in Support of Defendant’s Motion. December 20, 2022.
- Motion for John E. Deaton to Appear Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Service. December 20, 2022.
- Notice of Attorney Appearance for John E. Deaton on behalf of Naomi Brockwell. January 3, 2023.
- Naomi Brockwell’s Amicus Curiae Assent to Motion for Order Permitting Remote Participation by her Counsel. January 25, 2023.
- Order by Judge Barbadoro on Submissions by Parties to Determine Remedies. February 6, 2023.
- Transcript of November 21, 2022 Status Conference on Remedies. Redaction Restriction Released March 27, 2023.
- SEC’s Supplemental Brief on Remedies to Lower Fines. May 12, 2023.
- LBRY’s Supplemental Brief on Remedies with Attachment (Proposed Order/LBRY Proposed Final Judgment). May 26, 2023.
- Transcript of January 30, 2023 Motions Hearing on Remedies. Redaction Restriction Released June 16, 2023.
- Notice of Appeal to Final Judgement by LBRY. September 7, 2023.
Federal Reserve Board of Governors and Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City v. Custodia Bank, Inc.
District Court of Wyoming
State of New York v. MEK Global Limited (d/b/a KuCoin)
Supreme Court of the State of New York
SEC v. Ishan Wahi, Nikhil Wahi, and Sameer Ramani
U.S District Court Western District of Washington at Seattle. No. 2:22-cv-01009-TL
CFTC v. Zhao, Binance, et al
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Case No. 1:23-cv-01887
- Complaint by CFTC. March 27, 2023.
U.S Bankruptcy Court Southern District of New York, re: Voyager Digital Holdings., et al.,
U.S Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York, Case No. 22-10943
U.S Bankruptcy Court Southern District of New York, re: Celsius Network LLC
U.S Bankruptcy Court Southern District of New York, C.A. No. 22-10964-mg
Tetragon Financial Group Limited v. Ripple Labs Inc.,
U.S. District Court , District of Deleware (Wilmington), C.A. No. 2021-0007-MTZ
- Summary Judgment. March 19, 2021.
U.S. SEC v. W.J. Howey Co.
U.S. Supreme Court. 328 U.S. 293 (1946).
- Opinion of the Court, and Dissent. May 27, 1946.
U.S. SEC v. Telegram Group Inc. & Ton Issuer Inc.
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, CASE #: 1:19-cv-09439
U.S. SEC v. Kik Interactive
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (Civil), CASE #19-cv-05244
- SEC Complaint. June 14, 2019.
- Kik Interactive Answer to SEC Complaint. August 6, 2019.
- Transcript of Hearing Before Judge Alvin Hellerstein. July 19, 2019.
- Final Order by Judge Alvin Hellerstein. October 12, 2020.
U.S. v. Steven Nerayoff and Michael Hlady
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (Criminal), CASE #: 1:20-cr-00008
- Criminal Complaint and Affidavit of Support of Application for Arrest Warrants. September 17, 2019.
- Criminal Indictment. Charges by Grand Jury. January 10, 2020.
Jarkesy v. SEC
- Court Judgement Order Which Vacated Previous Court’s Decision. May 18, 2022.
- Court Issued Opinion and Dissent. May 18, 2022.
Hermes v. Rothschild
Memorandum Order. May 18, 2022.
U.S. SEC v. Gemini Trust Company, LLC et al
SEC Complaint against Gemini Trust Company, LLC. January 12, 2023.
Gemini Trust’s Reply Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss. August 18, 2023.
Regulatory Issues
ShapeShift AG v. SEC Settlement
- Order instituting cease-and-desist proceedings against ShapeShift AG.
- Commissioners Pierce and Uyeda Dissent on ShapeShift AG. March 5, 2024.
Representative McHenry and all the Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee’s Letter to SEC Chairman Gensler.
Representative Torres’ Letter to SEC Chairman Gensler.
Senator Tuberville and Reps. Luetkemeyer, Loudermilk, Norman, Donalds, and Alford‘s Letter to the Department of Justice Attorney General and the SEC.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s Dissent
Cooper & Kirk Legal Memorandum
Senators Hagerty, Crapo, Tillis, and Daines’ Letter to Government Banking Regulators (the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC)
SEC Issues a New Proposed Custody Rule
Representative Torres Letter to the Government Accountability Office
- Letter from Rep. Torres (D-NY) Asking for an Investigation into the SEC and Chairman Gensler’s Actions around FTX. December 6, 2022.
Senators Warren, Ocasio-Cortez, Whitehouse, Garcia, and Tlaib Letter to Chairman Gensler
- Letter Asking for Clarity on Preventing the Revolving Door from Financial Regulatory Agencies and the Crypto Industry. October 24, 2022.
Committee Members of the Republicans’ Digital Asset Working Group
- Letter Demanding Attorney General Garland provide his assessment on The Federal Reserve’s authority to issue a CBDC. October 10, 2022.
President Biden’s Executive Order Regarding Crypto
In the Matter of BlockFi Lending LLC, Respondent. (SEC Administrative Proceeding, File No. 3-20758)
- Order Instituting Cease-and-Desist Proceedings Pursuant to Section 8A of Securities Act of 1933 and Section 9(f) of Investment Act of 1940, Making Findings and Imposing a Cease-and-Desist Order. (aka BlockFi Settlement) February 14, 2022.
- Statement of Dissent by Commissioner Hester Peirce. February 14, 2022.
Rep McHenry Bipartisan Letter Urging Secretary Yellen to Clarify Digital Asset Reporting Requirements
- Rep. Patrick McHenry Letter to Secretary Yellen. January 26, 2022.
Money and Payments: The U.S. Dollar in the Age of Digital Transformation
- Whitepaper on CBDCs by the Federal Reserve. January 14, 2022.
SEC Commissioners Peirce and Roisman’s Statement on Chair Gensler’s Regulatory Agenda – Falling Further Back
- Public Statement by Commissioners Peirce and Roisman. December 13, 2021.
President’s Working Group on Financial Markets Report and Recommendations on Stablecoins
- Report on Stablecoins. November 1, 2021.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s speech, Lawless in Austin, at the Texas Blockchain Summit.
- Public Statement by Commissioner Peirce. October 8, 2021.
Rep. McHenry’s Letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler requesting clarity after “a series of concerning and apparently self-contradicting public statements regarding crypto assets and other innovative technologies”.
- Rep. Patrick McHenry Letter to SEC Chair Gensler. House Financial Services Committee (Ranking Member). October 4, 2021.
Sen. Toomey Letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler pressing for regulatory clarity on cryptocurrencies, and an attached list of questions.
- Sen. Toomey Letter to SEC Chair Gensler and Questions. Senate Banking Committee, Ranking Member’s Office. September 24, 2021.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s statement in the matter of Poloniex, LLC.
- Public Statement by Commissioner Peirce. August 9, 2021.
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s letter to Sen. Warren asking for jurisdiction of all exchanges of digital assets.
- Letter from SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Sen. Warren. Office of SEC Chair Gary Gensler. August 5, 2021.
Sen. Warren Letter to Secretary Yellen on the need to mitigate the growing risks that cryptocurrencies pose to the financial system.
- Sen. Warren Letter to Secretary Yellen. Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren. July 26, 2021.
Sen. Warren Letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler asking about the risks posed by cryptocurrency exchanges.
- Sen. Warren Letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren. July 8, 2021.
SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Elad Roisman statement in the matter of Coinschedule
- Public Statement by Commissioners Peirce and Roisman. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. July 14, 2021.
Senate Confirmation of Gary Gensler as Chairman of the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
- Written Testimony by Gary Gensler. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Development. March 2, 2021.
- Nomination Hearing for Gary Gensler to be Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Development. March 2, 2021. (VIDEO)
Safe Harbor Proposal (2021) from Commissioner Hester Peirce
- Proposed Securities Act Rule 195. Time-limited exemption for Tokens. April 13, 2021.
- Token Safe Harbor Proposal 2.0. Public Statement by Commissioner Hester Peirce. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. April 13, 2021.
MIT Lecturer Gary Gensler’s Testimony before the Committee on Agriculture
Legislation
- Testimony from John E. Deaton to the Maine Senate Financial Services Committee on LD 990 – Deaton warns the Maine legislators of how federal regulators like the Securities and Exchange Commission are overreaching on crypto regulation and threatening the states’ right and ability to pass legislation on digital assets.
- Digital Commodity Exchange Act of 2022 – Create a definition for “digital commodity” and allow the CFTC to oversee companies issuing or letting people trade these types of tokens, while having the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continue to oversee tokens that fall under U.S. securities laws.
- Stablecoin Innovation and Protection Act of 2022 –To provide for the regulation of qualified stablecoin issuers, and for other purposes.
- Full text of the bill
- Statement by sponsor(s)
- Legislative status
- America COMPETES Act – To require the Federal Trade Commission and the Secretary of Commerce to conduct studies and submit reports on the impact of artificial intelligence and other technologies on United States businesses conducting interstate commerce, and for other purposes.
- Legislative status
- A Bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act – To prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, and for other purposes.
- Legislative status
- Keep Innovation in America Act – A bipartisan solution to the Infrastructure and Jobs Act’s poorly constructed digital asset reporting requirements. Introduced November 18, 2021.
- Full text of the bill
- Statement by sponsor(s)
- Legislative status
- Clarity for Digital Tokens Act of 2021 (H.R. 5496) – A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to provide a safe harbor for transactions in certain tokens, and for other purposes. Introduced October 5, 2021.
- Digital Asset Market Structure and Investor Protection Act (H.R. 4741) – A bill to to provide for the regulation of digital assets, and for otherpurposes. Introduced July 28, 2021.
- Securities Clarity Act (H.R. 4451) – A bill to amend the securities law to exclude investment contract assets from the definition of a security. Introduced July 16, 2021.
- Eliminate Barriers to Innovation Act (H.R. 1602) – A bill to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission to jointly establish a digital asset working group, and for other purposes. Introduced March 9, 2021. Passed the U.S. House of Representatives on April 20, 2021.
- Token Taxonomy Act (H.R. 1628) – A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exclude digital tokens from the definition of a security, to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to enact certain regulatory changes regarding digital units secured through public key cryptography, to adjust taxation of virtual currencies held in individual retirement accounts, to create a tax exemption for exchanges of one virtual currency for another, to create a de minimis exemption from taxation for gains realized from the sale or exchange of virtual currency for other than cash, and for other purposes. Introduced March 8, 2021.
U.S. Federal Personnel & Internal Documents
This tab includes U.S. government documents detailing internal communications or federal personnel information, either made available to the public through disclosure forms or obtained via requests submitted under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
THE GENSLER FILES
- SEC ETHICS LETTER: Gary Gensler
- SEC CHAIRMAN’S CALENDAR: Gary Gensler
- July 2021: Meeting with Vanguard Group, 7/15/21
- August 2021: Meeting with Vanguard Group, 8/3/21
- October 2021: Meeting with Vanguard Group, 10/15/21
- November 2021: Meeting with Vanguard Group, 11/17/21
- March 2021: Meeting with Vanguard Group, 3/10/22 and 3/11/22
- April 2021: Meeting with Vanguard Group, 4/25/22
- FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES: Gary Gensler, SEC Chairman (2021-Present)
THE HINMAN FILES
- THE HINMAN SPEECH DOCUMENTS (Submitted into evidence in SEC v. Ripple Labs. Unsealed June 13, 2023.)
- THE HINMAN CALENDAR: (REDACTED) (Obtained by Stuart Young): William Hinman, SEC Director of Corporation Finance
- FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES: William Hinman, SEC Director of Corporation Finance (2017-2020)
- THE HINMAN SPEECH EMAILS (REDACTED) (Obtained by John E. Deaton via FOIA)
- THE HINMAN EMAILS (Obtained by Empower Oversight via FOIA)
- Billing Records Request (May-June 2017)
- Simpson Thacher Payments to Hinman Discussed with SEC Ethics (May 2017)
- SEC Memo Where Hinman Says All Matters Will Be Screened by Ethics for Conflicts (May 2017)
- Hinman Refers Business to Simpson Thacher’s China Office (July 2017)
- Hinman Given Explicit Warning Never to Meet with Simpson Thacher (January 2018)
- Hinman’s IRA Rollover (February 2018)
- $4.68M in “Retirement Income” (April 2019)
- The Hinman-Bonnie Emails (June 2017-September 2020)
- June 26, 2023 (Update): Hinman-Lubin/Consensys-Ethereum Emails
- June 26, 2023 (Update): Hinman-Lin Emails (includes Canaan IPO Correspondence Obtained from EDGAR)