Pro Bono Case: 1:25-cv-20097-KMM

Updated: 09/30/2026 10:25 AM

U.S. District Court
Southern District of Florida
Docket for Case Number: 1:25-cv-20097-KMM

Case Title: Zoghaib v. Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban et al
Assigned To: Judge K. Michael Moore
Filed: 01/07/25
Terminated:
Nature of Suit: 140 Negotiable Instrument
Cause: 28:1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract

Plaintiff: Joseph C. Zoghaib	represented by	Joseph C. Zoghaib 12729 SW 211th Street Miami, FL 33177 305-360-4117 domestica.jose@yahoo.com PRO SE
Defendant: Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban	represented by	Brian J. Leske Ashcroft Law Firm, LLC 200 State Street, 7th Floor Boston, MA 02109 617-573-9400 bleske@ashcroftlawfirm.com
		David Andrew Hayes Turkel Cuva Barrios 100 North Tampa St. Suite 1900 Tampa, FL 33602 813-834-9191 dhayes@tcb-law.com
		Emily J. Slaman Ashcroft Law Firm, LLC 15 Broad Street, Suite 500 Boston, MA 02109 617-573-9400 eslaman@ashcroftlawfirm.com
		Kenneth George Turkel Turkel Cuva Barrios 100 N. Tampa St. Suite 1900 Tampa, FL 33602 813-834-9191 kturkel@tcb-law.com
		Michael J. Sullivan Ashcroft Law Firm, LLC 200 State Street, 7th Floor Boston, MA 02109 617-573- 9400 msullivan@ashcroftlawfirm.com
Defendant: Banque Du Liban	represented by	Gabriela M Ruiz 2 South Biscayne Blvd Suite 3200 Miami, FL 33131 646-510-3368 gruiz@kingruiz.com
		Gary M. Mennitt Dechert LLP Three Bryant Park 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 (212) 698-3500 gary.mennitt@dechert.com
		Julia L. Shea Dechert LLP Three Bryant Park 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 (212) 698-3500 julia.shea@dechert.com TERMINATED:04/01/2026
		Tamer Mallat Dechert LLP Three Bryant Park 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 (212) 698-3500 tamer.mallat@dechert.com

Case Number	Filed	Entered	Document Number	Docket Text
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/07/25	01/08/25	1	COMPLAINT against Banque Du Liban, Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. Filing fees $405.00. IFP Filed, filed by Zoghaib Joseph. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet)(jas) (Entered: 01/08/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/07/25	01/08/25	2	Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge K. Michael Moore. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (jas) (Entered: 01/08/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/07/25	01/08/25	3	MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Zoghaib Joseph. (jas) (Entered: 01/08/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/07/25	01/08/25	4	MOTION for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program by Zoghaib Joseph. (jas) (Entered: 01/08/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/09/25	01/09/25	5	PAPERLESS PRETRIAL ORDER. This order has been entered upon the filing of the complaint. Plaintiff's counsel is hereby ORDERED to forward to all defendants, upon receipt of a responsive pleading, a copy of this Order. It is further ORDERED that S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1 shall apply to this case and the parties shall hold a scheduling conference no later than twenty (20) days after the filing of the first responsive pleading by the last responding defendant, or within sixty (60) days after the filing of the complaint, whichever occurs first. However, if all defendants have not been served by the expiration of this deadline, Plaintiff shall move for an enlargement of time to hold the scheduling conference, not to exceed 90 days from the filingof the Complaint. Within ten (10) days of the scheduling conference, counsel shall file a joint scheduling report. Failure of counsel to file a joint scheduling report within the deadlines set forth above may result in dismissal, default, and the imposition of other sanctions including attorney's fees and costs. The parties should note that the time period for filing a joint scheduling report is not tolled by the filing of any other pleading, such as an amended complaint or Rule 12 motion.The scheduling conference may be held via telephone. At the conference, the parties shall comply with the following agenda that the Court adopts from S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1: (1) Documents (S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1.B.1 and 2) - The parties shall determine the procedure for exchanging a copy of, or a description by category and location of, all documents and other evidence that is reasonably available and that a party expects to offer or may offer if the need arises. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(B). (a) Documents include computations of the nature and extent of any category of damages claimed by the disclosing party unless the computations are privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(C). (b) Documents include insuranceagreements which may be at issue with the satisfaction of the judgment. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(D). (2) List of Witnesses - The parties shall exchange the name, address and telephone number of each individual known to have knowledge of the facts supporting the material allegations of the pleading filed by the party. Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(A). The parties have a continuing obligation to disclose this information. (3) Discussions and Deadlines (S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1.B.2) - The parties shall discuss the nature and basis of their claims and defenses and the possibilities for a prompt settlement or resolution of the case. Failure to comply with this Order or to exchange the information listed above may result in sanctions and/or the exclusion of documents or witnesses at the time of trial. S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1.I. The parties are hereby on notice that this Court requires all filings to be formatted in 12 point Times New Roman font and double spaced, including any footnotes, with one inch margins on all sides. Failure to follow these formatting guidelines may result in the filing being stricken, any opposing filing being granted by default, and the imposition of other sanctions, including attorney's fees and costs. Multiple Plaintiffs or Defendants shall file joint motions with co-parties unless there are clear conflicts of position. If conflicts of position exist, parties shall explain the conflicts in their separate motions. Failure to comply with ANY of these procedures may result in the imposition of appropriate sanctions, including but not limited to, the striking of the motion or dismissal of this action. The parties shall seek extensions of time in a timely fashion. "A motion for extension of time is not self-executing.... Yet, by filing these motions on or near the last day, and then sitting idle pending the Court's disposition of the motion, parties essentially grant their own motion. The Court will not condone this." Compere v. Nusret Miami, LLC, 2020 WL 2844888, at *2 (S.D. Fla. May 7, 2020) (internal citations omitted). Pursuant to Administrative Order 2016-70 of the Southern District of Florida and consistent with the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit's Local Rules and Internal Operating Procedures, within three (3) days of the conclusion of a trial or other proceeding, parties must file via CM/ECF electronic versions of documentary exhibits admitted into evidence, including photographs of non-documentary physical exhibits. The Parties are directed to comply with each of the requirements set forth in Administrative Order 2016-70 unless directed otherwise by the Court. Telephonic appearances are not permittedfor any purpose. Upon reaching a settlement in this matter the parties are instructed to notify the Court by telephone and to file a Notice of Settlement within twenty-four (24) hours. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 1/9/2025. (dp01) (Entered: 01/09/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/09/25	01/09/25	6	PAPERLESS ORDER REFERRING CASE. PURSUANT to 28 U.S.C. § 636 and the Magistrate Rules of the Local Rules of the Southern District of Florida, the above-captioned cause is hereby referred to Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein to take all necessary and proper action as required by law regarding all pre-trial, non-dispositive matters and for a Report and Recommendation on any dispositive matters. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 1/9/2025. (dp01) (Entered: 01/09/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/09/25	01/09/25	7	CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein. (ls)(per DE #6) (Entered: 01/09/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/14/25	01/14/25	8	NOTICE of Filing Evidence-Dishonored Check and Complements by Joseph C. Zoghaib re [1] Complaint (ls) (Entered: 01/14/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/16/25	01/16/25	9	Consent by Pro Se Litigant (Non-Prisoner) Joseph C. Zoghaib to receive Notices of Electronic Filing at email address: domestica.jose@yahoo.com (ls) (Entered: 01/16/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/27/25	01/27/25	10	MOTION to Expedite by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ls) (Entered: 01/27/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	03/03/25	03/03/25	11	PAPERLESS ORDER on Plaintiff's Motion to Expedite. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on Pro se Plaintiff Joseph C. Zoghaib's Motion to Expedite (the "Motion"), ECF No. [10]. In the Motion, Plaintiff asks the Court to "expedite the consideration of his Motion to Waive Court Fees." See ECF No. [10] at 1. Although Local Rule 7.1(d)(2) allows a party who "requires an expedited ruling by a date certain" to ask for that relief, the Motion does not contain "the date by which an expedited ruling is needed and the reason the ruling is needed by the stated date." See S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(d)(2); ECF No. [10]. After reviewing the information and argument the Motion does include, the Court does not find good cause to expedite. Accordingly, the Motion, ECF No. [10], is DENIED. The Court will issue its Report and Recommendation on the pending motion in due course. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 3/3/2025. (MFE) (Entered: 03/03/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	03/03/25	03/03/25	12	ORDER Setting Discovery Procedures. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 3/3/2025. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 03/03/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	03/03/25	03/03/25	13	ORDER PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE LITIGANT. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 3/3/2025. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 03/03/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	04/24/25	04/24/25	14	MOTION TO EXPEDITE by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ksr) (Entered: 04/24/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	04/28/25	04/28/25	15	PAPERLESS ORDER on Plaintiff's Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis and Motion to Expedite. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on Pro se Plaintiff Joseph C. Zoghaib's Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (the "Application"), ECF No. [3], and his Motion to Expedite (the "Motion"), ECF No. [14]. In the Application, Plaintiff explains that he qualifies for in forma pauperis ("IFP") status for the following reasons: he is 59 years old; he has been unemployed for four years; he is currently a fulltime student whose income consists of public assistance and student loans; he has $200 in the bank and a car worth $2500; he has two children with autism under the age of 5, and his monthly expenses exceed his monthly income. See ECF No. [3] at 2-5. Under 28 U.S.C. § 1915, the Court "may authorize the commencement, prosecution or defense of any suit, action or proceeding, civil or criminal, or appeal therein, without prepayment of fees or security therefor, by a person who submits an affidavit that includes a statement of all assets such" person "possesses that the person is unable to pay such fees or give security therefor." See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). "When considering a motion filed pursuant to § 1915(a), the only determination to be made by the court is whether the statements in the affidavit satisfy the requirement of poverty." Martinez v. Kristi Kleaners, Inc., 364 F.3d 1305, 1307 (11th Cir. 2004) (alterations adopted, quotation marks and footnote omitted). "Where the IFP affidavit is sufficient on its face to demonstrate economic eligibility, the court should first docket the case and then proceed to the question of whether the asserted claim is frivolous." Id. (alterations adopted). After reviewing Plaintiff's IFP affidavit, ECF No. [3], the Court concludes that it is sufficient on its face to demonstrate economic eligibility, so Plaintiff qualifies for indigent status in this civil action. See Martinez, 364 F.3d at 1307. Proceeding to the question of whether Plaintiff's asserted claims are frivolous, the Court concludes that they are not. A claim is frivolous if it "realistically has no better than a slight chance of success" or "lacks an arguable basis" in law or "in fact, for example, [by] asserting fantastic facts." Clark v. State of Ga. Pardons & Paroles Bd., 915 F.2d 636, 640 n.1 (11th Cir. 1990). Plaintiff's Complaint suffers from neither of these deficiencies. See generally ECF No. [1]. Instead, the Complaint adequately alleges plausiblefacts tending to establish each element of each of his claims for relief. See generally ECF No. [1]. For that reason, Plaintiff's Complaint is not obviously and facially frivolous, see 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(i), nor does itfail to state a claim on which relief may be granted," see id. § 1915(e)(2)(ii). It also does not seek monetary relief against a defendant who is clearly immune from such relief. See id. § 1915(e)(2)(iii). As a result, the Court finds that Plaintiff's Complaint is sufficient to survive the screening required by 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e) and is not subject to dismissal at this stage. Accordingly, the Application, ECF No. [3], is GRANTED. Plaintiff may proceed IFP in this action. Plaintiff shall provide the Clerk of Court with his proposed Summonses no later than May 6, 2025. The Court DIRECTS the U.S. Marshal to serve the Summons and Complaint on Defendant, as provided in 28 U.S.C. § 1915(d). See id. § 1915(d) ("The officers of the court shall issue and serve all process, and perform all duties in such cases."). And because the Motion sought to expedite the Court's consideration of Plaintiff's Application, see ECF No. [14], and the Court has now ruled on the Application, the Motion, ECF No. [14], is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 4/28/2025. (MFE) (Entered: 04/28/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	04/28/25	04/29/25	16	REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re [4] MOTION for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program filed by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Recommending Request be Granted.. Objections to R&R due by 5/12/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 4/28/2025. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 04/29/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	05/01/25	05/01/25	17	Summons Issued as to Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. (ls) (Entered: 05/01/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	05/01/25	05/01/25	18	Summons Issued for Service Abroad as to Banque Du Liban, (ls) (Entered: 05/01/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	05/06/25	05/06/25	19	Summons Issued as to Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. (ls) (Entered: 05/06/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	05/13/25	05/13/25	20	PAPERLESS ORDER ADOPTING [16] REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. THIS CAUSE is before the Court upon the Report and Recommendation ("R&R") issued by United States Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein. Therein, Magistrate Judge Elfenbein recommends that the Court grant Plaintiff's Motion for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program. Neither party has objected to the R&R and the time to do has passed. Accordingly, UPON CONSIDERATION of the R&R, the pertinent portions of the record, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Report and Recommendation [16] is ADOPTED and Plaintiff's Motion for Referral to Volunteer Attorney Program [4] is GRANTED. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 5/13/2025. (dp01) (Entered: 05/13/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	06/04/25	06/04/25	21	Summons (Affidavit) Returned Unexecuted by Joseph C. Zoghaib as to Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. (ls) (Entered: 06/04/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	06/24/25	06/24/25	22	PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon a sua sponte examination of the record. On January 9, 2025, the Court entered a Pretrial Order, (ECF No. 5), requiring the Parties to file a joint scheduling report within ten (10) daysof their joint scheduling conference, which was to be held "no later than twenty (20) days after the filing of the first responsive pleading by the last responding defendant, or within sixty (60) days after the filing of the complaint, whichever occurs first." See id. The Order cautioned, "[f]ailure of counsel to file a joint scheduling report within the deadlines set forth above may result in dismissal, default, and the imposition of other sanctions including attorney's fees and costs." Id. That deadline has since passed, and no extension of time has been requested. Furthermore, Plaintiff has not taken any action in this case since April 24, 2025. See (ECF No. 14). Accordingly, based on the foregoing, it isORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this action is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Clerk of Court is instructed to CLOSE this case. All pending motions, if any, are DENIED AS MOOT. The Parties may move to reopen this matter upon the filing of a joint scheduling report. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 6/24/2025. (dp01) (Entered: 06/24/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	06/25/25	06/25/25	23	MOTION to Reopen Case, MOTION for Extension of Time for Service ( Responses due by 7/9/2025.) by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ls) (Entered: 06/25/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	07/02/25	07/02/25	0	Case Reopened, Case Stayed, Set Deadlines: Plaintiff shall file a status report proposing further proceedings on or before October 29, 2025 per DE [24]. (wce) (Entered: 07/02/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	07/02/25	07/02/25	24	PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Plaintiff's Motion to Reopen Case and for Extension of Time. [23]. On June 24, 2025, this Court entered an Order dismissing the instant matter because the Parties failed to file a joint scheduling report. (ECF No. 22). Therein, Plaintiff asserts that he has had difficulties serving Defendants, who are Lebanese banking officials. Id. Furthermore, Plaintiff requests that the Court reopen the case and extend the time for service on all Defendants by 120 days. [23] at 2. "The district court has broad discretion to stay proceedings as an incident to its power to control its own docket." Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, B.V. v. Consorcio Barr S.A., 377 F.3d 1164,1172 n.7 (11th Cir. 2004) (quoting Clinton v. Jones, 520 U.S. 681, 706 (1997)). The length of the requested stay will not be indefinite or immoderate. See Ortega Trujillo v. Conover & Co. Commc'ns, 221 F.3d 1262, 1264 (11th Cir. 2000). Accordingly, UPON CONSIDERATION of the Motion, the pertinent portions of the record, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion [7] is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is INSTRUCTED to REOPEN this case. It is FURTHER ORDERED that this case is hereby STAYED pending service on all Defendants or for one-hundred-twenty (120) days until October 29, 2025, whichever period is less. Plaintiff shall file a status report proposing further proceedings on or before October 29, 2025. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 7/2/2025. (dp01) (Entered: 07/02/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	07/03/25	07/03/25	25	PAPERLESS ORDER. Case stayed per (ECF No. 24). Administratively closing case for statistical purposes. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 7/3/2025. (dp01) (Entered: 07/03/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	09/15/25	09/15/25	26	MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve Defendant SGBL by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Responses due by 9/29/2025. (ls) (Entered: 09/15/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	09/15/25	09/15/25	27	Summons Reissued for Service Abroad as to Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. (ls) (Entered: 09/15/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	09/15/25	09/15/25	28	PAPERLESS ORDER on Plaintiff's Motion for Extension. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on Pro se Plaintiff Joseph C. Zoghaib's Motion for Extension of Time to Serve (the "Motion"), ECF No. [26]. In the Motion, Plaintiff asks the Court to allow him an additional sixty days to serve Defendant Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban "through appropriate international channels." ECF No. [26] at 1. He explains that the "complexity of foreign service"makes additional time necessary and that he has been acting "diligently" to effectuate service on this Defendant. ECF No. [26] at 1. The Court finds good cause for the requested extension. Accordingly, the Motion, ECF No. [26], is GRANTED. Plaintiff shall have until December 29, 2025 to serve Defendant Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 9/15/2025. (MFE) (Entered: 09/15/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	10/15/25	10/15/25	29	EXPEDITED MOTION For Bifurcation and For Extension of Time to File Motion to Dismiss re [1] Complaint by Banque Du Liban. Attorney Gabriela M Ruiz added to party Banque Du Liban(pty:dft). (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A: Declaration ofG. Mennitt, # (2) Text of Proposed Order)(Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 10/15/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	10/20/25	10/20/25	30	PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on Defendant Banque du Liban's Expedited Motion for Bifurcation and for Extension of Time to File Motion to Dismiss (the "Motion"), ECF No. [29]. In the Motion, Defendant asks the Court "to bifurcate briefing on its forthcoming motion to dismiss, so that" it "can first move to dismiss on the grounds of dispositive procedural issues, followed (if necessary) by a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim under Rule 12(b)(6)." ECF No. [29] at 1. Defendant explains that Plaintiff "advised" it that "he intends to file an amended complaint after" a second defendant "has been served," and it "requests an extension oftime until 30 days after Plaintiff files his amended complaint" to file its motion to dismiss. ECF No. [29] at 4. Defendant also argues that, for "the sake of efficiency and to preserve resources," the Court should "bifurcate briefing and allow" it "to file a motion to dismiss on the grounds of improper service of process, immunity, the act of state doctrine, forum non conveniens, and improper venue, without prejudice to later filing a motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6)." ECF No. [29] at 4-5. While Defendant provides two examples from recent cases in which district courts in other Circuits have permitted the bifurcated briefing it requests in this case, those decisions do not cite any authorityfor doing so. See ECF No. [29] at 4 (citing decisions from S.D.N.Y. and D.N.J.). And Defendant's request is expressly prohibited by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(g)(2), which explains that "[e]xcept as provided in Rule 12(h)(2) or (3), a party that makes a motion under this rule must not make another motion under this rule raising a defense or objection that was available to the party but omitted from its earlier motion." Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(g)(2). As neither Rule 12(h)(2) nor Rule 12(h)(3) applies here, the Court discerns no legal basis for allowing Defendant to disregard Rule 12(g)(2) and, therefore, will not permit multiple Rule 12(b) motions through bifurcated briefing. The Court agrees, however, that an extension of time to submit its single motion to dismiss is warranted given that Plaintiff intends to amend his complaint in the near future and Plaintiff agrees to the extension. See ECF No. [29] at 4-7. Accordingly, the Motion, ECF No. [29], is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Defendant SHALL FILE one Rule 12(b) motion asserting all potential grounds for dismissal under that Rule no later than November 19, 2025. If Plaintiff files an amended complaint before that date, Defendant may move for an additional extension. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 10/20/2025. (ogn1) (Entered: 10/20/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	10/24/25	10/27/25	31	NOTICE Re: Service by Joseph C. Zoghaib (cqs) (Entered: 10/27/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	10/29/25	10/30/25	32	STATUS REPORT by Joseph C. Zoghaib (ls) (Entered: 10/30/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	10/29/25	10/30/25	33	AMENDED COMPLAINT against Banque Du Liban, Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban filed in response to Order Granting Motion for Leave, filed by Joseph C. Zoghaib.(ls) (Entered: 10/30/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	10/31/25	10/31/25	34	EXPEDITED MOTION For Leave to File an Oversized Brief and For Extension of Time to File Motion to Dismiss re [33] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Banque Du Liban. (Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 10/31/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/03/25	11/03/25	35	"STRICKEN" SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f) by Joseph C. Zoghaib (ls) Modified on 11/4/2025 (ls). (per DE #40) (Entered: 11/03/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/03/25	11/03/25	36	MOTION to Accept Unilateral Scheduling Report by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ls) (Entered: 11/03/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/03/25	11/03/25	37	Partial Opposition re [34] EXPEDITED MOTION For Leave to File an Oversized Brief and For Extension of Time to File Motion to Dismiss re [33] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Replies due by 11/10/2025. (ls) (Entered: 11/03/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/03/25	11/03/25	38	PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on Defendant Banque du Liban's Expedited Motion to File an Oversized Brief and for Extension of Time to File Motion to Dismiss (the "Motion"), ECF No. [34]. In the Motion, Defendant asks the Court for permission "to file an oversized memorandum of law in support of the motion to dismiss in excess of 20 pages but not to exceed 35 pages, and to extend the deadline for BdL to file its motion to dismiss no later than December 1, 2025." ECF No. [34] at 6. Defendant explains that it "intends to move to dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint on" six different "procedural grounds... with respect to 16 separate causes of action," so it requires more pages of briefing and more time than is typically needed. ECF No. [34] at 4. Defendant notes that "Plaintiff has agreed to the requested extension but objects to the requested leave to file an oversized brief." ECF No. [34] at 8. Because the Court previously ordered Defendant to file only one Rule 12(b) motion asserting all potential grounds for dismissal under that Rule, ECF No. [30], and because that one Rule 12(b) motion will contain argument about at least six different potential deficiencies in the Amended Complaint's sixteen claims, ECF No. [34] at 4, the Court finds good cause to allow the oversized brief. For that reason, and because Plaintiff does not object to Defendant's request for additional time to file its motion to dismiss, the Motion, ECF No. [34], is GRANTED. Defendant SHALL FILE its Rule 12(b) motion no later than December 1, 2025, and that motion may be supported with a memorandum of no more than 35 pages. Plaintiff will likewise be permitted to file a response to the Rule 12(b) motion that is no more than 35 pages . Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 11/3/2025. (MFE) (Entered: 11/03/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/03/25	11/03/25	39	RESPONSE in Opposition re [36] MOTION for Leave to File Unilateral Scheduling Report by Joseph C. Zoghaib filed by Banque Du Liban. Replies due by 11/10/2025. (Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 11/03/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/04/25	11/04/25	40	PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Plaintiff's Pro Se Motion to Accept Unilateral Scheduling Report. [36]. Therein, Plaintiff states that he met with Defendant Banque Du Liban and the two were unable "to agree to any proposed deadlines or discovery plan." Id. at 1. Further, Plaintiff notes that Defendant Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban was served on October 16, 2025, but "has not filed an appearance, responsive pleading, or otherwise participated." Id. Plaintiff previously filed a Status Report, wherein he requested "the Court defer entry of a scheduling order until both Defendants have appeared or default is entered as to any non-appearing party." (ECF No. 32) at 2. Defendant Banque Du Liban stated, in response to the instant Motion, that it "respectfully submits that the Court should accept Plaintiff's proposal to proceed with scheduling matters after [Defendant Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban] appears (or a default is entered)." (ECF No. 39) at 4. Further, it states that when it met with Plaintiff, "[t]he parties did not discuss, and have not yet discussed" issues including "assignment of the case to a particular track, the likelihood of appearance in the action of additional parties, proposed limits on the time to join other parties, proposals for the formulation and simplification of issues, or suggestions on the advisability of referring matters to a Magistrate Judge or master. Nor did Plaintiff advise BdL that he intended to file a unilateral scheduling report." Id. at 2-3. Accordingly, UPON CONSIDERATION of the Motion, the pertinent portions of the record, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Plaintiff's Motion [36] is DENIED. Plaintiff's Unilateral Scheduling Report at (ECF No. 35) is hereby STRICKEN. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the Parties need not submit a scheduling report until five (5) days after Defendant Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban either appears in the case, or default is entered. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 11/4/2025. (hyn) (Entered: 11/04/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/04/25	11/04/25	41	REPLY in Support of Motion re [36] MOTION for Leave to File and in RESPONSE to Defendant Banque Du Liban's Opposition (DE 39) filed by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ls) (Entered: 11/04/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/04/25	11/04/25	42	AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION in support of [41] Reply in Support of Motion by Joseph C. Zoghaib (ls) (Entered: 11/04/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/04/25	11/04/25	43	MOTION for Leave of Court to Allow Electronic Filing by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ls) (Entered: 11/04/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/05/25	11/05/25	44	NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by David Andrew Hayes on behalf of Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. Attorney David Andrew Hayes added to party Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban(pty:dft). (Hayes, David) (Entered: 11/05/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/05/25	11/05/25	45	NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kenneth George Turkel on behalf of Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. Attorney Kenneth George Turkel added to party Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban(pty:dft). (Turkel, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/05/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/05/25	11/05/25	46	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Brian J. Leske. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18929368 by Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. Responses due by 11/19/2025. (Attachments: # (1) Certification, # (2) Text of Proposed Order)(Turkel, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/05/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/05/25	11/05/25	47	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Michael J. Sullivan. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18929400 by Societe Generale De Banque AuLiban. Responses due by 11/19/2025. (Attachments: # (1) Certification, # (2) Text of Proposed Order)(Turkel, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/05/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/06/25	11/06/25	48	PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon the Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Brian J. Leske [46] and Michael J. Sullivan [47]. UPON CONSIDERATION of the Motions, the pertinent portions of the record, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motions [46] and [47] are GRANTED. Brian J. Leske and Michael J. Sullivan may appear pro hac vice in this matter on behalf of Defendant Socit Gnrale De Banque Au Liban. The Clerk of Court shall provide electronic notification of all electronic filings to: bleske@ashcroftlawfirm.com; msullivan@ashcroftlawfirm.com; kharrington@ashcroftlawfirm.com. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 11/6/2025. (hyn) (Entered: 11/06/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/06/25	11/06/25	49	EXPEDITED MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Amended Complaint re [33] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Turkel, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/06/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/07/25	11/10/25	51	RESPONSE in Opposition re [49] EXPEDITED MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Amended Complaint re [33] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Replies due by 11/14/2025. (ksr) (Entered: 11/10/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/07/25	11/10/25	52	MOTION for Leave to File Electronically by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ksr) (Entered: 11/10/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/10/25	11/10/25	50	PAPERLESS ORDER ON MOTION FOR LEAVE TO ALLOW ELECTRONIC FILING. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on pro se Plaintiff Joseph Zoghaib's Motion for Leave of Court to Allow Electronic Filing (the "Motion"), ECF No. [43]. In the Motion, Plaintiff requests to be allowed to file his "motions, briefs, and reports electronically due to" hardship. ECF No. [43] at 1. Specifically, Plaintiff explains that he lives in Homestead and must drive an average of two hours roundtrip to file his documents in person with the Court. ECF No. [43] at 1. This is problematic because it does not allow Plaintiff to file "emergency motions" that cannot wait for mail delivery or allow him to respond quickly to opposing counsel's filings. See ECF No. [43] at 1-2. Plaintiff also notes he is a "3L law student," and he promises "to use the service and privilege responsibly." ECF No. [43] at 1. According to this District's CM/ECFAdministrative Procedures, however, the Court's electronic filing system is available only to "attorneys admitted to practice in the Southern District of Florida." See CM/ECF Admin. Procs. §§ 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B. "Pro se litigants will not be permitted to register as Users at this time and must file their documents in the conventional manner." See CM/ECF Admin. Procs. § 2C. This is true even if the pro se litigant is a law student or an attorney who is not admitted to practice in this District, and it is true even if in-person or by-mail filing causes hardship. As a result, the Motion, ECF No. [43], is DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 11/10/2025. (MFE) (Entered: 11/10/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/10/25	11/10/25	53	PAPERLESS ORDER denying Motion for Leave to File Electronically (the "Motion"), ECF No. [52]. The Motion, ECF No. [52], is DENIED for the same reasons set forth in the Court's Paperless Order, ECF No. [50], in which it denied identical relief requested in Plaintiff's Motion for Leave of Court to Allow Electronic Filing, ECF No. [43]. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 11/10/2025. (MFE) (Entered: 11/10/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/10/25	11/10/25	54	PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on Defendant Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban's Expedited Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Amended Complaint (the "Motion"), ECF No. [49]. In the Motion, Defendant asks the Court for "an extension of the current deadline by sixty (60) days up to and including January 12, 2026." ECF No. [49] at 2. Plaintiff opposes the requested extension, arguing that it is "excessive and would unduly delay the progression of this case." ECF No. [51] at 1. Even so, Plaintiff "acknowledges the complexities" in the case and suggests "that a modest extension to December 1, 2025 would sufficiently accommodate [defense] counsel's preparation needs without prejudicing Plaintiff or impairing judicial economy." ECF No. [51] at 1. The Court agrees with Plaintiff that Defendant's requested 60-day extension is excessive. Accordingly, the Motion, ECF No. [49], is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Defendant Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban SHALL FILE its response to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint no later than December 10, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 11/10/2025. (MFE) (Entered: 11/10/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/10/25	11/10/25	55	Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by Banque Du Liban (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B)(Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 11/10/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/12/25	11/12/25	56	PAPERLESS ORDER SCHEDULING TRIAL IN MIAMI. This case is now set for trial commencing the two-week trial period of August 24, 2026, at 9 a.m. in Courtroom 13-1, (thirteenth floor) United States Courthouse, 400 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida. All parties are directed to report to the calendar call on August 20, 2026, at 2 p.m., at which time all matters relating to the scheduled trial date may be brought to the attention of the Court. A final pretrial conference as provided for by Rule 16,Fed. R. Civ. P., and Rule 16.1(C), S.D. Fla. L.R., is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. A bilateral pretrial stipulation and all other pretrial preparations shall be completed NO LATER THAN FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO THE PRETRIAL CONFERENCE. All motions to amend the pleadings or to join additional parties must be filed by the later of forty-five (45) days after the date of entry of this Order, or forty-five (45) days after the first responsive pleading by the last responding defendant. Any and all pretrial motions, including motions for summary judgment, Daubert motions, and motions in limine must be filed no later than eighty (80) days prior to the trial date. Responses to summary judgment motions must be filed no later than fourteen (14) days after service of the motion, and replies in support of the motion must be filed no later than seven (7) days after service of the response, with both deadlines computed as specified in Rule 6, Fed. R. Civ. P. The Parties are hereby notifiedthat this Court requires strict compliance with Local Rule 56.1 regarding the filing of any motion for summary judgment and corresponding statements of material facts. For evidence not previously filed on the docket, and to the extent practicable, evidentiary support for a Party's statement of material facts shall be filed as separate exhibits within the Court's electronic case filing system; the first citation to any evidence in support of a motion for summary judgment or statement of material facts shall provide the docket entry for that evidence using the form "ECF No." In all circumstances, citations to any composite exhibit shall provide both the page number assigned by the Court's electronic case filing system (i.e., the page number of the PDF) and the page number of the document. Each party is limited to one Daubert motion. If all evidentiary issues cannot be addressed in a 20-page memorandum, the parties must file for leave to exceed the page limit. Each party is also limited to one motion in limine (other than Daubert motions). If all evidentiary issues cannot be addressed in a 20-page memorandum, the parties must file for leave to exceed the page limit. Rule 26(a)(2) expert disclosures shall be completed one hundred thirty (130) days prior to the date of trial. All discovery, including expert discovery, shall be completed one hundred (100) days prior to the date of trial. The failure to engage in discovery pending settlement negotiations shall not be grounds for continuance of the trial date. All exhibits must be pre-marked, and a typewritten exhibit list setting forth the number and description of each exhibit must be submitted at the time of trial. Plaintiff's exhibits shall be marked numerically with the letter "P" as a prefix. Defendant's exhibits shall be marked numerically with the letter "D" as a prefix. For a jury trial, counsel shall prepare and submit proposed jury instructions to the Court. The Parties shall submit their proposed jury instructions and verdict form jointly, although they do not need to agree on each proposed instruction. Where the parties do not agree on a proposed instruction, that instruction shall be set forth in bold type. Instructions proposed only by a plaintiff should be underlined. Instructions proposed only by a defendant should be italicized. Every instruction must be supported by citation to authority. The parties should use the Eleventh Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions for Civil Cases as a guide, including the directions to counsel contained therein. The parties shall jointly file their proposed jury instructions via CM/ECF, and shall also submit their proposed jury instructions to the Court via e-mail at moore@flsd.uscourts.gov in WordPerfect or Word format. For a non-jury trial, the parties shall prepare and submit to the Court proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law fully supported by the evidence, which counsel expects the trial to develop, and fully supported by citations to law. The proposed jury instructions or the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law shall be submitted to the Court no later than five (5) business days prior to the scheduled trial date. Pursuant to Administrative Order 2016-70 of the Southern District of Florida and consistent with the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit's Local Rules and Internal Operating Procedures, within three days of the conclusionof a trial or other proceeding, parties must file via CM/ECF electronic versions of documentary exhibits admitted into evidence, including photographs of non-documentary physical exhibits. The Parties are directed to comply with each of the requirements set forth in Administrative Order 2016-70 unless directed otherwise by the Court. THE FILING BY COUNSEL OF A "NOTICE OF UNAVAILABILITY" BY MOTION OR OTHERWISE IS NOT PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE LOCAL RULES AND SHALL NOT BE PRESUMEDTO ALTER OR MODIFY THE COURT'S SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 11/12/2025. (hyn) Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here. (Entered: 11/12/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/12/25	11/12/25	57	PAPERLESS ORDER OF REFERRAL TO MEDIATION. Trial having been set in this matter for the two-week trial period beginning August 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to Rule 16 of the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure and Rule 16.2 of the Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED as follows: 1. All parties are required to participate in mediation. The mediation shall be completed no later than eighty (80) days before the scheduled trial date. 2. Plaintiff's counsel, or another attorney agreed upon by all counsel of record and any unrepresented parties, shall be responsible for scheduling the mediation conference. The parties are encouraged to avail themselves of the services of any mediator on the List of Certified Mediators, maintained in the office of the Clerk of this Court, but may select any other mediator. The parties shall agree upon a mediator and file a Notice of Mediator Selection within fifteen (15) days from the date of this Order. If there is no agreement, lead counsel shall file a request for the Clerk of Court to appoint a mediator in writing within fifteen (15) days from the date of this Order, and the Clerk shall designate a mediator from the List of Certified Mediators. Designation shall be made on a blind rotation basis. 3. The parties shall agree upon a place, date, and time for mediation convenient to the mediator, counsel of record, and unrepresented parties and file a Notice of Scheduling Mediation no later than one hundred and ten (110) days prior to the scheduled trial date. If the parties cannot agree to a place, date, and time for the mediation, they may motion the Court for an order dictating the place, date, and time. 4. The physical presence of counsel and each party with full authority to enter in a full and complete compromise and settlement is mandatory. If any party is not an individual (e.g., a corporation), a representative of that party with full authority to enter in a full and complete compromise and settlement is mandatory. The mediation shall take place in person absent good cause shown by the parties. No party shall be excused from attendance without express authorization from the Court. If insurance is involved, an adjuster with authority up to the policy limits or the most recent demand, whichever is lower, shall attend. 5. All discussions, representations and statements made at the mediation conference shall be confidential and privileged. 6. At least ten (10) days prior to the mediation date, all parties shall present to the mediator a brief written summary of the case identifying issues to be resolved. Copies of those summaries shall be served on all other parties. 7. The Court may impose sanctions against parties and/or counsel who do not comply with the attendance or settlement authority requirements herein, or who otherwise violate the terms of this Order. The mediator shall report non-attendance and may recommend imposition of sanctions by the Court for non-attendance. 8. The mediator shall be compensated in accordance with the standing order of the Court entered pursuant to Rule 16.2.B.6, or on such basis as may be agreed to in writing by the parties and the mediator selected by the parties. The cost of mediation shall be shared equally by the parties unless otherwise ordered by the Court. All payments shall be remitted to the mediator within 30 days of the date of the bill. Notice to the mediator of cancellation or settlement prior to the scheduled mediation conference must be given at least two (2) full business days in advance. Failure to do so will result in imposition of a fee for one hour. 9. If a full or partial settlement is reached in this case, counsel shall promptly notify the Court of the settlement in accordance with Local Rule 16.2.F, by filing a notice of settlement signed by the counsel of record within ten (10) days of the mediation conference. Thereafter, the parties shall forthwith submit an appropriate pleading concluding the case. 10. Within five (5) days following the mediation conference, the mediator shall file a Mediation Report indicating whether all required parties were present. The report shall also indicate whether the case settled (in full or in part), was continued with the consent of the parties, or whether the mediator declared an impasse. 11. If mediation is not conducted, the case may be stricken from the trial calendar, and other sanctions may be imposed Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 11/12/2025. (hyn) (Entered: 11/12/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/12/25	11/13/25	58	ORDER SETTING DISCOVERY STATUS CONFERENCE, ( Status Report due by 3/13/2026., Status Conference Re: Discovery Matters set for 3/20/2026 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 11/12/2025. See attached document for full details. (cds) (Entered: 11/13/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/12/25	11/13/25	59	MOTION for clarification ( Responses due by 11/26/2025.), Request to Remove Erroneous Closure Warning by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(cds) (Entered: 11/13/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/12/25	11/13/25	60	MOTION to Waive Mediation Fees Pursuant to In Forma Pauperis Status by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (cds) (Entered: 11/13/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/14/25	11/14/25	0	Case Reopened per DE#61. (scn) (Entered: 11/14/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/14/25	11/14/25	61	PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Plaintiff's Motion for Clarification of Case Status and Request to Remove Erroneous Closure Warning. [59]. Therein, Plaintiff requests the Court "[c]larify that this case is procedurally open and stayed," and "[d]irect the Clerk of Court to remove the 'CASE CLOSED' warning from the docket header and electronic notices." Id. at 2. The Court notes that in its Order at (ECF No. 24), it reopened the case and stayed it, pending service on all Defendants. [24]. Upon a review of the record, and Plaintiff's status report at (ECF No. 32), the Court notes that all Defendants have now been served. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Plaintiff's Motion [59] is GRANTED IN PART. The Court clarifies that this case is open, and DIRECTS the Clerk of Court to administratively REOPEN the case. The Court also notes that stays are not to be indefinite or immoderate. See Ortega Trujillo v. Conover & Co. Commc'ns, 221 F.3d 1262, 1264 (11th Cir. 2000). Accordingly, because Defendants have all been served, the stay is hereby LIFTED. All deadlines and proceedings remain governed by the Court's scheduling orders and MagistrateJudge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein's order at (ECF No. 58). Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 11/14/2025. (hyn) (Entered: 11/14/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/17/25	11/17/25	62	PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on Pro se Plaintiff Joseph C. Zoghaib's Motion to Waive Mediation Fees Pursuant to In Forma Pauperis Status (the "Motion"), ECF No. [60]. In the Motion, Plaintiff asks theCourt either to "waive his portion of the mediation fees required under the Court's Order of Referral to Mediation (ECF No. 57)" or to "appoint a certified mediator willing to serve pro bono or at reduced cost under the Court's standing procedures." See ECF No. [60] at 1. He explains that the Court granted him in forma pauperis status and that, due to his indigent status, he "is unable to pay any portion of the mediation fees." See ECF No. [60] at 1. Without getting into the merits of the Motion, the Court notes that Plaintiff has failed to confer with opposing counsel as required by Local Rule 7.1(a)(2). See S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(a)(2) ("At the end of the motion, and above the signature block, counsel for the moving party shall certify either: (A) that counsel for the movant has conferred with all parties or non-parties who may be affected by the relief sought in the motion in a good faith effort to resolve the issues raised in the motion and has been unable to do so; or (B) that counsel for the movant has made reasonable efforts to confer with all parties or non-parties who may be affected by the relief sought in the motion, which efforts shall be identified with specificity in the statement (including the date, time, and manner of each effort), but has been unable to do so."). Because it fails to comply with the Local Rules, the Motion, ECF No. [60], is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiff is free to refile the Motion once he has conferred with opposing counsel and can include the required certification to that effect. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 11/17/2025. (MFE) (Entered: 11/17/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/20/25	11/20/25	63	Plaintiff's Renewed MOTION to Waive Mediation Fees Pursuant to In Forma Pauperis Status by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(pcs) (Entered: 11/20/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/26/25	11/26/25	64	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Gary J. Mennitt. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18993642 by Banque Du Liban. Responses due by12/10/2025. (Attachments: # (1) Certification, # (2) Text of Proposed Order)(Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 11/26/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/26/25	11/26/25	65	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Tamer Mallat. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18993731 by Banque Du Liban. Responses due by 12/10/2025. (Attachments: # (1) Certification, # (2) Text of Proposed Order)(Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 11/26/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/26/25	11/26/25	66	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Julia L. Shea. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18993739 by Banque Du Liban. Responses due by 12/10/2025. (Attachments: # (1) Certification, # (2) Text of Proposed Order)(Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 11/26/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	11/26/25	11/26/25	67	"STRICKEN" Joint NOTICE of Mediator Selection by Banque Du Liban (Ruiz, Gabriela) Modified on 12/2/2025 (ls). (per DE #70) (Entered: 11/26/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/01/25	12/01/25	68	PAPERLESS ORDER granting Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on Attorneys Julia L. Shea, Tamer Mallat, and Gary J. Mennitt's individual Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, andRequest to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing (the "Motions"), ECF Nos. [64], [65], and [66]. Upon consideration of the Motions and the pertinent portions of the record, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motions,ECF Nos. [64], [65], and [66] are GRANTED. Attorneys Julia L. Shea, Tamer Mallat, and Gary J. Mennitt may appear pro hac vice in this matter on behalf of Defendant Banque du Liban. The Clerk of Court shall provide electronic notification of all electronic filings to: julia.shea@dechert.com, tamer.mallat@dechert.com, and gary.mennitt@dechert.com. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 12/1/2025. (MFE) (Entered: 12/01/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/01/25	12/01/25	69	Clerk's Notice to Filer re [67] Notice (Other). /Mediator Not Added; ERROR - The Filer failed to add the mediator. Wrong Event Selected; ERROR - The Filer selected the wrong event. The document was NOT re-docketed by the Clerk.It is necessary to Strike and refile this document using mediation events. (cds) (Entered: 12/01/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/01/25	12/01/25	70	NOTICE of Striking [67] Notice (Other) filed by Banque Du Liban by Banque Du Liban (Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 12/01/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/01/25	12/01/25	71	Joint NOTICE of Mediator Selection. Selected/Added Barbara Locke as Mediator. (Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 12/01/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/01/25	12/01/25	72	MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice [33] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Banque Du Liban. Responses due by 12/15/2025. (Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 12/01/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/01/25	12/01/25	73	AFFIDAVIT in Support re [72] MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice [33] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by Banque Du Liban. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit D)(Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 12/01/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/01/25	12/01/25	74	AFFIDAVIT in Support re [72] MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice [33] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by Banque Du Liban. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2, # (3) Exhibit 3)(Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 12/01/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/01/25	12/01/25	75	MOTION to Stay Discovery and Postpone Mediation by Banque Du Liban. Responses due by 12/15/2025. (Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 12/01/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/01/25	12/01/25	76	AFFIDAVIT in Support re [75] MOTION to Stay Discovery and Postpone Mediation filed by Banque Du Liban. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A)(Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 12/01/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/02/25	12/02/25	77	MOTION to Enforce Paperless Pretrial Order, MOTION to Strike Banque Du Liban's Separate Filings ( Responses due by 12/16/2025.) by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ls) (Entered: 12/02/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/08/25	12/08/25	78	MOTION to Stay Discovery ( Responses due by 12/22/2025.), MOTION to Postpone Mediation Pending Resolution of Its Dispositive Motion to Dismiss by Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. (Hayes, David) (Entered: 12/08/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/08/25	12/08/25	79	AFFIDAVIT (Declaration) signed by: David Hayes re [78] MOTION to Stay Discovery MOTION to Postpone Mediation Pending Resolution of Its Dispositive Motion to Dismiss by Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A)(Hayes, David) (Entered: 12/08/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/10/25	12/10/25	80	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to [72] MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice [33] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal , MOTION for Leave to File Oversized Brief, MOTION to Expedite Ruling on ECF No.77 by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ls) (Entered: 12/10/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/10/25	12/10/25	81	MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice [33] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. Responses due by 12/29/2025. (Hayes, David) (Entered: 12/10/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/10/25	12/10/25	82	AFFIDAVIT (Declaration) signed by: Karen Zabloski re [81] MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice [33] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) ExhibitB, # (3) Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit D, # (5) Exhibit E)(Hayes, David) (Entered: 12/10/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/12/25	12/12/25	83	PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on Pro se Plaintiff Joseph C. Zoghaib's Renewed Motion to Waive Mediation Fees (the "Motion"), ECF No. [63]. In the Motion, Plaintiff asks the Court to "waive his portion of the mediation fees" or, alternatively, to "appoint a certified mediator willing to serve pro bono under the Court's standing procedures." See ECF No. [63] at 1. Plaintiff explains that the Court allowed him to proceed in forma pauperis because of his financial hardship and that he "remains unable to pay any portion of the mediation fees due to his indigent status." See ECF No. [63] at 1. As support, Plaintiff directs the Court to Local Rule 16.2, see ECF No. [63] at 1, which requires that mediators seeking to be certified in this District "shall agree to accept at least two (2) mediation assignments per year in cases where at least one (1) party lacks the ability to compensate the mediator, in which case the mediator's fees shall be reduced accordingly or the mediator shall serve pro bono (if no litigant is able to contribute compensation)," see S.D. Fla. L.R. 16.1(b)(3). Given Plaintiff'sindigent status and the requirement of Local Rule 16.2, the Court finds good cause to appoint a certified mediator to serve partially pro bono. Accordingly, the Motion, ECF No. [63] is GRANTED. The Court APPOINTS William C. Sussman of William C. Sussman, P.A., who has volunteered to serve partially pro bono by waiving Plaintiff's portion of the mediation fee, as the mediator in this case. The Court thanks Mr. Sussman for his service and DIRECTS the Parties to contactMr. Sussman at bill@mediatorman.com to arrange the mediation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 12/12/2025. (MFE) (Entered: 12/12/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/12/25	12/12/25	84	PPAPERLESS ORDER on Plaintiff's Motion. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on Pro se Plaintiff Joseph C. Zoghaib's Motion for Leave to Extend Deadline for Answer, to File Oversized Brief, and to Expedite Ruling on ECF No. 77 (the"Motion"), ECF No. [80]. In the Motion, Plaintiff asks the Court to "(1) extend his deadline to file oppositions to Defendants' motions to dismiss and related motions by three weeks, until January 5, 2026; (2) increase the previously granted page limit from his consolidated opposition brief from thirty-five (35) pages to forty-five (45) pages; and (3) expedite the Court's ruling on Plaintiff's pending Motion to Enforce the Paperless Pretrial Order (ECF No. 77) by December 15, 2025." See ECF No. [80] at 1. Plaintiff notes that "he conferred with counsel for Defendants" by contacting them and asking them to state their position on the Motion but that they "did not respond, perhaps due to the constraints of time on [his] part." See ECF No. [80] at 2-3. Despite Plaintiff's assertion that he "has complied with the conferral requirement," the Court finds that the conferral was insufficient. See ECF No. [80] at 3. Local Rule 7.1(a)(2) requires "reasonable efforts" to confer, and from the information in the Motion, it appears Plaintiff contacted Defendants too close in time to filing for them to have an adequate opportunity to respond with their position. See S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(a)(2) ("At the end of the motion, and above the signature block, counsel for the moving party shall certify either: (A) that counsel for the movant has conferred with all parties or non-parties who may be affected by the relief sought in the motion in a good faith effort to resolve the issues raised in the motion and has been unable to do so; or (B) that counsel for the movant has made reasonable efforts to confer with all parties or non-parties who may be affected by the relief sought in the motion, which efforts shall be identified with specificity in the statement (including the date, time, and manner of each effort), but has been unable to do so."). That approach is specifically discouraged in the Court's Order Setting Discovery Procedures because it does not comply with the Local Rules. See ECF No. [12] at 1 ("The Court cautions counsel that sending an email demanding a response or position on the same day is insufficient to satisfy the conferral obligations under this Local Rule."). Accordingly, because it fails to comply with the Local Rules, the Motion, ECF No. [80] is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiff is free to refile the Motion once he has properly conferred with opposing counsel and updated his Certificate of Conference accordingly. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 12/12/2025. (MFE) (Entered: 12/12/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/12/25	12/12/25	85	Emergency Consolidated Urgent MOTION for Leave to File Conventionally Exhibits in support of Pending Motions by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Responses due by 12/29/2025. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(ls) (Entered: 12/12/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/12/25	12/12/25	86	Emergency MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Pending Motions, Renewed MOTION for Extension of Time ( Responses due by 12/29/2025.), MOTION for Leave to File Oversized Brief by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ls) (Entered: 12/12/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/12/25	12/12/25	87	STRICKEN Emergency Renewed MOTION for Extension of Time, MOTION for Leave to File Oversized Brief by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Responses due by 12/29/2025. (ls) Modified text on 12/15/2025 (ksr). Per DE [91]. (Entered: 12/12/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/12/25	12/12/25	88	STRICKEN Emergency Renewed MOTION to Enforce Paperless Pretrial Order by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Responses due by 12/29/2025. (ls) Modified text on 12/15/2025 (ksr). Per DE [90]. (Entered: 12/12/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/15/25	12/15/25	0	Reset Deadlines as to [72] MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice [33] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal , [81] MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice [33] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal . Per DE [91]. Responses due by 1/12/2026. (ksr) (Entered: 12/15/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/15/25	12/15/25	89	PAPERLESS ORDER on Plaintiff's Motion. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on Pro se Plaintiff Joseph C. Zoghaib's Emergency Consolidated Urgent Motion for Leave to File Conventionally Exhibits in support of Pending Motions (the "Motion"), ECF No. [85]. In the Motion, Plaintiff asks the Court to allow him to file "exhibits in the form of short video and audio clips" by "delivering them to the Clerk's Office on appropriate electronic media" because the "electronic filing system does not accommodate submission of video or audio files." See ECF No. [85] at 1. As an initial matter, the Court notes that Plaintiff has failed to include in his Motion the conferral certification required by Local Rule 7.1(a)(2). See S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(a)(2) ("At the end of the motion, and above the signature block, counsel for the moving party shall certify either: (A) that counsel for the movant has conferred with all parties or non-parties who may be affected by the relief sought in the motion in a good faith effort to resolve the issues raised in the motion and has been unable to do so; or (B) that counsel for the movant has made reasonable efforts to confer with all parties or non-parties who may be affected by the relief sought in the motion, which efforts shall be identified with specificity in the statement (including the date, time, and manner of each effort), but has been unable to do so."). In addition, Plaintiff has designated the Motion as an "Emergency Motion" without including the certification required by Local Rule 7.1(d)(1). See S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(d)(1) ("The filer must certify that the matter is a true emergency by including the following certification before the motion's signature block: After reviewing the facts and researching applicable legal principles, I certify that this motion in fact presents a true emergency (as opposed to a matter that may need only expedited treatment) and requires an immediate ruling because the Court would not be able to provide meaningful relief to a critical, non-routine issue after the expiration of seven days. I understand that an unwarranted certification may lead to sanctions."). Because it fails to comply with two different Local Rules, the Motion, ECF No. [85], is DENIED without prejudice. Further, the Court notes that the substance of the Motion does not indicate it is a "true emergency," as that phrase is defined in the Local Rules. See S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(d)(1) ("Generally, unless a motion will become moot if not ruled on within seven (7) days, the motion should not be filed as an emergency motion."). To be clear, when a litigant waits until one business day before a deadline to file a motion seeking relief from the Court, that is not an emergency, that is a problem of the litigant's own making. Litigants, including pro se litigants, need to plan accordingly to comply with all deadlines. For that reason, the Court cautions Plaintiff that the "unwarranted designation of a motion as an emergency motion may result in sanctions." See S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(d)(1). Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 12/15/2025. (MFE) (Entered: 12/15/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/15/25	12/15/25	90	PAPERLESS ORDER on Plaintiff's Motion. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on Pro se Plaintiff Joseph C. Zoghaib's Emergency Renewed Motion to Enforce Paperless Pretrial Order (the "Motion"), ECF No. [88]. In the Motion, Plaintiff "renews his request" for the Court to enforce the order at ECF No. [5], which generally requires defendants to file joint motions, because the Court has not yet ruled on his original motion to enforce and his deadline to respondto the first of the separately filed motions to dismiss is approaching. See ECF No. [88] at 1. Because the Motion requests the same relief as the motion at ECF No. [77], which is not yet ripe for review because the deadline for Defendants to respond to it has not passed, the Motion, ECF No. [88], is STRICKEN. Plaintiff is reminded that the Court rules on motions in due course and to refrain from filing duplicative motions. Plaintiff is also cautioned that the "unwarranteddesignation of a motion as an emergency motion may result in sanctions." See S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(d)(1). Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 12/15/2025. (MFE) (Entered: 12/15/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/15/25	12/15/25	91	PAPERLESS ORDER on Plaintiff's Motions. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on two motions filed by Pro se Plaintiff Joseph C. Zoghaib: (1) an Emergency Motion for Expedited Consideration of Pending Motions and Renewed Request for Extension of Time and Oversized Brief ("First Motion"), ECF No. [86]; and (2) Emergency Renewed Motion for Extension of Time and Leave to File Oversized Brief ("Second Motion"), ECF No. [87]. In the both Motions, Plaintiff asks the Court to give him a four-week extension, "until January 12, 2026," to file his response to Defendants' pending motions to dismiss and to allow him to file an oversized consolidated brief "not exceeding forty-five (45) pages."See ECF No. [86] at 1; ECF No. [87] at 1. Plaintiff notes that he "conferred with both defendants" but that neither Defendant "provided their position." See ECF No. [86] at 1; ECF No. [87] at 2. The Court notes that numerous days have passed since Plaintiff requested Defendants' respective positions without receiving a response. Because Defendants filed their motions separately and raise some defenses that are unique to each of them, the Court finds that the best approach is for Plaintiff to file separate responses to those motions using the same page limits that apply to Defendants. Given the complexities of responding to two separate motions to dismiss and accounting for the upcoming holiday court closures, however, the Court finds good cause to allow Plaintiff's requested extension. Accordingly, the First Motion, ECF No. [86], is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Plaintiff SHALL FILE a separate response to each motion to dismiss no later than January 12, 2026, and each of Plaintiff's responses should not exceed the number of pages of the motion to which it responds. Because the Second Motion requests the same relief as the First Motion, the Second Motion, ECF No. [87], is STRICKEN. Plaintiff is again reminded that the Court rules on motions in due course and to refrain from filing duplicative motions. Plaintiff is also cautioned that the "unwarranted designation of a motionas an emergency motion may result in sanctions." See S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(d)(1). This is the last warning of the sort that Plaintiff will receive. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 12/15/2025. (MFE) (Entered: 12/15/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/16/25	12/16/25	92	RESPONSE in Opposition re [77] MOTION to Enforce Paperless Pretrial Order MOTION to Strike filed by Banque Du Liban. Replies due by 12/23/2025. (Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 12/16/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/16/25	12/16/25	93	RESPONSE in Opposition re [77] MOTION to Enforce Paperless Pretrial Order MOTION to Strike filed by Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. Replies due by 12/23/2025. (Hayes, David) (Entered: 12/16/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/23/25	12/29/25	94	Expedited Consolidated Urgent MOTION for Leave to File Conventionally Exhibits in support of Pending Motions by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Responses due by 1/6/2026. (ls) (Entered: 12/29/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/23/25	12/29/25	95	OPPOSITION to Motions to Strike Plaintiff's Motion to Enforce Paperless Pretrial Order (ECF No. 5) by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ls) (Entered: 12/29/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/23/25	12/29/25	96	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re [78] MOTION to Stay Discovery MOTION to Postpone Mediation Pending Resolution of Its Dispositive Motion to Dismiss by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ls) (Entered: 12/29/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/23/25	12/29/25	97	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re [75] MOTION to Stay Discovery and Postpone Mediation by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ls) (Entered: 12/29/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/23/25	12/29/25	98	Clerk's Notice of Filing Deficiency Re: [97] Memorandum filed by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Document(s) missing required signature(s) (Fed.R.Civ.P. 11(a)). (ls) (Entered: 12/29/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	12/23/25	12/29/25	99	AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION Authenticating Exhibits D and G by Joseph C. Zoghaib (ls) (Entered: 12/29/25)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/05/26	01/05/26	100	PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Conventionally Exhibits in Support of Pending Motions (the "Motion"), ECF No. [94]. The Motion, ECF No. [94], is GRANTED. Plaintiff may conventionally file exhibits consisting of short video and audio clips in support of his Responses to Defendants' respective Motions to Dismiss and the pending Motion to Stay. Plaintiff shall deliver the exhibits to the Clerk of Court on a USB drive and shall provide copies of the exhibits to Defendants. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 1/5/2026. (MFE) (Entered: 01/05/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/05/26	01/05/26	101	REPLY in Support of Motion re [78] MOTION to Stay Discovery MOTION to Postpone Mediation Pending Resolution of Its Dispositive Motion to Dismiss . filed by Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. (Hayes, David) (Entered: 01/05/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/05/26	01/05/26	102	REPLY to [75] MOTION to Stay Discovery and Postpone Mediation by Banque Du Liban. (Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 01/05/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/13/26	01/13/26	103	MOTION in Opposition re [72] MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice [33] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Replies due by 1/20/2026. (ls) (Entered: 01/13/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/13/26	01/13/26	104	MOTION in Opposition re [81] MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice [33] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Replies due by 1/20/2026. (ls) (Entered: 01/13/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/13/26	01/14/26	105	Notice of Supplemental Authority re [103] Response in Opposition to Motion by Joseph C. Zoghaib (ls) (Entered: 01/14/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/13/26	01/14/26	106	NOTICE OF CONVENTIONAL FILING of Video Exhibits F-1B, F-5B, F-6B, K-B, L-B, N-B, and O-B by Joseph C. Zoghaib (Attachments: # (1) Supplement USB Drive) (ls) (Entered: 01/14/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/13/26	01/14/26	107	Exhibits to Support by Joseph C. Zoghaib re [104] Response in Opposition to Motion (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A) (ls) (Entered: 01/14/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/13/26	01/14/26	108	Exhibits to Support by Joseph C. Zoghaib re [103] Response in Opposition to Motion (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A) (ls) (Attachment 1 replaced on 1/14/2026) (ls). (Entered: 01/14/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/20/26	01/20/26	109	Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File a Sur-Reply to Defendant SGBL's Reply in Support of it's Motion to Stay Discovery by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Responses due by 2/3/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit, # (2) Text of Proposed Order)(wce) (Entered: 01/20/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/20/26	01/20/26	110	PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SUR-REPLY TO DEFENDANT BDL'S REPLY IN SUPPORT OF ITS MOTION TO STAY DISCOVERY AND POSTPONE MEDIATION by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Responses due by 2/3/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit, # (2) Text of Proposed Order)(wce) (Entered: 01/20/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/20/26	01/20/26	111	REPLY in Support of Motion re [72] MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice [33] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal . filed by Banque Du Liban. (Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 01/20/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/20/26	01/20/26	112	REPLY in Support of Motion re [81] MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice [33] Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal . filed by Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. (Hayes, David) (Entered: 01/20/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/27/26	01/28/26	113	MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply to BDL's Reply Brief by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Responses due by 2/10/2026. (ksr) (Entered: 01/28/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	01/27/26	01/28/26	114	MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply to SGBL's Reply Brief by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Responses due by 2/10/2026. (ksr) (Entered: 01/28/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	02/10/26	02/10/26	115	RESPONSE in Opposition re [114] MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply filed by Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. Replies due by 2/17/2026. (Hayes, David) (Entered: 02/10/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	02/19/26	02/19/26	116	MOTION Amended Motion to Update Financial Affidavit in Support of In Forma Pauperis Status re [3] MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Responses due by 3/5/2026. (ksr) (Entered: 02/19/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	02/19/26	02/19/26	117	PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on five motions filed by Pro se Plaintiff Joseph C. Zoghaib: (1) a Motion to Enforce Paperless Pretrial Order and Strike Defendant Banque Du Liban's Separate Filings (the "Motion to Enforce"), ECF No. [77]; (2) a Motion for Leave to File a Sur-Reply to Defendant Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban's Reply in Support of its Motion to Stay Discovery (the "Societe Stay Motion"), ECF No. [109]; (3) a Motion for Leave to File a Sur-Reply to Defendant Banque Du Liban's Reply in Support of its Motion to Stay Discovery and Postpone Mediation (the "Banque Stay Motion"), ECF No. [110]; (4) a Motion for Leave to File a Sur-Reply to Defendant Banque Du Liban's Reply in Support of its Motion to Dismiss (the "Banque MTD Motion"), ECF No. [113]; and (5) a Motion for Leave to File a Sur-Reply to Defendant Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban's Reply in Support of its Motion toDismiss (the "Societe MTD Motion"), ECF No. [114]. In the Motion to Enforce, Plaintiff asks the Court to enforce Judge Moore's Paperless Pretrial Order ("PPO"), which requires multiple defendants to file joint motions absent clear conflicts of position, by striking Defendant Banque Du Liban's individually filed Motion to Dismiss, Motion to Stay, and associated affidavits. ECF No. [77] at 1. He argues Banque Du Liban ("Banque") did not demonstrate that it has a conflict of position with Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban ("Societe"), so any motions it filed should have been joint motions on behalf of both Defendants. See ECF No. [77] at 1-2. For that reason, Plaintiff also asks the Court to direct Defendants to file joint motions in the future. See ECF No. [77] at 1. Although the Court agrees with Plaintiff that Defendants must comply with Judge Moore's PPO, the Court does not agree that striking Banque's filings at ECF Nos. [72] through [76] is appropriate here. First, as Banque notes in its response to the Motion to Enforce, it did explain its differences of position with Societe, specifically noting that it "was on a different court-ordered briefing schedule" and "occupies a fundamentally different posture" as "the governmental instrumentality of a foreign state" than does Societe, "a commercial bank." ECF No. [92] at 3; see also ECF No. [93] at 3 (noting that Societe agrees with Banque on this issue). Second, as the Court noted in its order denying Plaintiff's request to file an oversize responsive brief, Defendants' Motions to Dismiss "raise some defenses that are unique to each of them," ECF No. [91], which further supports a conclusion that Banque's separate filings are warranted. Third, the Court notes that in response to Banque's earlier Motion for Leave to file an oversized brief in support ofits Motion to Dismiss, Plaintiff objected to Banque's request but did not argue that the PPO requires Banque and Societe to file one consolidated brief. For all those reasons, the Motion to Enforce, ECF No. [77], is DENIED. In the Societe Stay Motion, the Banque Stay Motion, the Banque MTD Motion, and the Societe MTD Motion, Plaintiff asks the Court to allow him to file sur-replies to Societe's reply in support of its Motion to Stay, Banque's reply in support of its Motion to Stay, Banque's reply in support of its Motion to Dismiss, and Societe's reply in support of its Motion to Dismiss. See ECF No. [109]; ECF No. [110]; ECF No. [113]; ECF No. [114]. In each of those Motions, Plaintiff argues that a sur-reply is necessary because Defendants' replies raised new arguments, new factual assertions, new legal theories, new legal authorities, or new issues, so allowing him an opportunity to respond to those newly raised components is both permissible under the law, including Local Rule 7.1(c), and fair. See ECF No. [109]; ECF No. [110]; ECF No. [113]; ECF No. [114]. Plaintiff attaches his proposed sur-replies (which are five, seven, eleven, and eight pages long, respectively) to his Motions. See ECF No. [109]; ECF No. [110]; ECF No. [113]; ECF No. [114]. Plaintiff notes that Banque objects to him filing a sur-reply to either of its replies, and Societe objects to him filing a sur-reply on any issue other than "the timeliness issue" in its reply in support of its Motion to Stay. See ECF No. [109] at 2; ECF No. [110] at 2; ECF No. [113] at 1; ECF No. [114] at 1. Societe filed a Response in Opposition to the Societe MTD Motion, arguing there"is no legal or factual basis for Plaintiff's sur-reply because all six arguments Plaintiff alleges are 'new issues' are either included in" its "motion to dismiss in the first instance or properly raised... for the first time to respond to Plaintiff's opposition to that motion." ECF No. [115] at 1. After review, the Court concludes that most of the points Plaintiff asserts that Defendants raised for the first time in reply either are not newly raised or were properly raised in response to Plaintiff's opposition to the original Motions. For that reason, the Banque Stay Motion, ECF No. [110]; the Banque MTD Motion, ECF No. [113]; and the Societe MTD Motion, ECF No. [114], are DENIED. Because the issue of whether Plaintiff's opposition was timely does appear to be newly raised in Societe's reply, which Societe itself acknowledges, the Societe Stay Motion, ECF No. [109], is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part.Plaintiff may file a sur-reply to address only the issue of whether Plaintiff's opposition was timely filed. If Plaintiff wishes to file that limited sur-reply, he must do so no later than February 26, 2026, limiting the sur-reply to no more than 3 pages (not including the caption and certificate of service). Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 2/19/2026. (MFE) (Entered: 02/19/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	02/19/26	02/19/26	118	PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on Pro se Plaintiff Joseph C. Zoghaib's Amended Motion to Update Financial Status Affidavit in Support of In Forma Pauperis Status (the "Motion"), ECF No. [116]. In the Motion, Plaintiff explains that because he did not have access to his financial records or mobile phone when he filed his original application for in forma pauperis ("IFP") status, several entries were marked "N/A" but he now has the information to complete them. See ECF No. [116] at 1. As a result, he asks the Court to accept the updated IFP financial affidavit he attaches to the Motion so that the Court will have an accurate statement of his financial condition. See ECF No. [116] at 2. Plaintiff also notes that he "remains unable to pay any court fees or costs without sacrificing the necessities of life" and asserts he still qualifies for IFP status. See ECF No. [116] at 2. The Court finds good cause for allowing Plaintiff to amend his financial affidavit. Accordingly, the Motion, ECF No. [116], is GRANTED. The financial affidavit included with the Motion at pages 3 through 7 is now the operative affidavit in this case. Additionally, having reviewed that affidavit, the Court agrees that Plaintiff continues to qualify for IFP status. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 2/19/2026. (MFE) (Entered: 02/19/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	02/20/26	02/23/26	119	Notice of Inadvertent Omission and Motion to Clarify Updated Financial Affidavit by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Responses due by 3/6/2026. (ksr) (Entered: 02/23/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	02/26/26	02/26/26	120	SUR-REPLY to [101] Reply in Support of Motion by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ksr) (Entered: 02/26/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	03/12/26	03/12/26	121	ORDER RESETTING DISCOVERY STATUS CONFERENCE Status Conference Re: Discovery Matters set for 4/6/2026 10:30 AM via Zoom before Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 3/12/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr) (Entered: 03/12/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	03/17/26	03/17/26	122	DISCOVERY STATUS REPORT by Joseph C. Zoghaib (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(ksr) (Entered: 03/17/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	03/27/26	03/27/26	123	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Julia L. Shea for / by Banque Du Liban. Responses due by 4/10/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 03/27/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	03/31/26	03/31/26	124	STATUS REPORT REGARDING DISCOVERY by Banque Du Liban (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B)(Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 03/31/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	04/01/26	04/01/26	125	PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on Defendant Banque du Liban's Motion for Leave to Withdraw Pro Hac Vice Appearance (the "Motion"), ECF No. [123]. In the Motion, Defendant indicates that as of March 27, 2026, one of its attorneys, Julia L. Shea of Dechert, LLP, will no longer be employed by or otherwise affiliated with Dechert LLP. See id. at 1. Defendant indicates that it continues to be represented in this action by counsel at King & Ruiz LLP, and other counsel at Dechert, LLP. See id. at 1. Accordingly, the Motion, ECF No. [123], is GRANTED. Defendant's Counsel Julia L. Shea of Dechert, LLP is TERMINATED as counsel of record for Defendant Banque du Liban, and she is relieved of all further responsibilities related to this action. The Clerk of Court is INSTRUCTED to REMOVE Julia L. Shea from service of any further pleadings in connection with this matter. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 4/1/2026. (MFE) (Entered: 04/01/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	04/06/26	04/06/26	126	PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on a sua sponte review of the record. The Discovery Status Conference set for April 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., ECF No. [121], is CANCELLED. The Court will reset the Discovery Status Conference, by further Order, to the extent it deems it necessary. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 4/6/2026. (MFE) (Entered: 04/06/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	04/06/26	04/06/26	127	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Emily J. Slaman. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-19394566 by Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. Responses due by 4/20/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Certification, # (2) Text of Proposed Order)(Turkel, Kenneth) (Entered: 04/06/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	04/07/26	04/07/26	128	REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Recommending BdL's Motion to Stay, ECF No. [75] be GRANTED; SGBL's Motion to Stay, ECF No. [78], be GRANTED; and that discovery and mediation in this matter be stayed until resolution of BdL's Motion to Dismiss, ECF No. [72], and SGBL's Motion to Dismiss, ECF No. [81]. Objections to R&R due by 4/21/2026 Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 4/7/2026. See attached document for full details. (MFE) (Entered: 04/07/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	04/07/26	04/07/26	129	PAPERLESS ORDER granting Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on Attorney Emily J. Salman's Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing (the "Motion"), ECF No. [127]. Upon consideration of the Motion and the pertinent portions of the record, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion, ECF No. [127], is GRANTED. Emily J. Salman may appear pro hac vice in this matter on behalf of Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. The Clerk of Court shall provide electronic notification of all electronic filings to: eslaman@ashcroftlawfirm.com and kharrington@ashcroftlawfirm.com. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 4/7/2026. (MFE) (Entered: 04/07/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	04/07/26	04/07/26	130	PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on Plaintiff's Notice of Inadvertent Omission and Motion to Clarify Financial Affidavit (the "Motion") in which he explains that he failed to include the value of his residence in his financial affidavit seeking in forma pauperis status and seeks to add that information to the record. See ECF No. [119]. Upon review of the Motion, which Defendants have not opposed, the Court finds it appropriate to supplement the recordwith this information. Accordingly, the Motion, ECF No. [119], is GRANTED and the record is updated to reflect the value of Plaintiff's home as reflected in the Motion, which is based on information from the website of the Miami-Dade Property Appraiser. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 4/7/2026. (MFE) (Entered: 04/07/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	04/08/26	04/08/26	131	AMENDED OMNIBUS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ON DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS TO STAY DISCOVERY re [78] MOTION to Stay Discovery MOTION to Postpone Mediation Pending Resolution of Its Dispositive Motion to Dismiss filed by SocieteGenerale De Banque Au Liban, [75] MOTION to Stay Discovery and Postpone Mediation filed by Banque Du Liban Recommending BdL's Motion, ECF No. [75], and SGBL's Motion, ECF No. [78], both be GRANTED. Objections to R&R due by 4/22/2026 Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 4/8/2026. See attached document for full details. (ksr) . (Entered: 04/08/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	04/16/26	04/16/26	132	MOTION for Leave to File NOTICE OF ERRATA TO PLAINTIFF'SOPPOSITION TO BANQUE DU LIBAN'S MOTION TO DISMISS (ECF No. 103) by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Responses due by 4/30/2026. (ksr) (Entered: 04/16/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	04/16/26	04/16/26	133	MOTION for Leave to File NOTICE OF ERRATA TO PLAINTIFF'SOPPOSITION TO BANQUE DU LIBAN'S MOTION TO DISMISS (ECF No. 104) by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Responses due by 4/30/2026. (ksr) (Entered: 04/16/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	04/16/26	04/16/26	134	EXPEDITED MOTION for Leave to File Notice of Errata by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Responses due by 4/30/2026. (ksr) (Entered: 04/16/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	04/16/26	04/16/26	135	EXPEDITED MOTION for Leave to File to File Notice of Errata by Joseph C. Zoghaib. Responses due by 4/30/2026. (ksr) (Entered: 04/16/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	04/22/26	04/22/26	136	OBJECTIONS to [131] Report and Recommendations by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ksr) (Entered: 04/22/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	04/23/26	04/23/26	137	PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE is before the Court on Pro se Plaintiff Joseph C. Zoghaib's Expedited Motion for Leave to File Notice of Errata, ECF No. [134] and a second Expedited Motion for Leave to File Notice of Errata, ECF No. [135] (the "Motions"). In each of the Motions, Plaintiff requests to file an "errata" to make corrections to the legal authority he mischaracterized in his Response to Defendant Banque du Luban's Motion to Stay Discovery and Postpone Mediation, ECF No. [97], and in Response to Defendant Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban's Motion to Stay Discovery and Postpone Mediation, ECF No. [96]. Plaintiff indicates that the notices of errata must be docketed before the April22, 2026 deadline to file objections to the Amended Omnibus Report and Recommendation on Defendants' Motions to Stay Discovery, ECF No. [131], so that the District Judge can consider the corrected authorities on de novo review. See ECF No. [134] at 1; ECF No. [135] at 1. Plaintiff requested expedited relief, indicated that no party would be prejudiced by the errata, and that good cause exists because "Plaintiff identified inaccuracies in the characterization of certain holdings that, if left uncorrected, could mislead the Court or compromise the integrity of the record. Plaintiff brings these corrections to the Court's attention promptly and in good faith." See ECF No. [134] at 1; ECF No. [135] at 1. Plaintiff's request is not appropriate. It was the Court that identified certain case law mischaracterizations in Plaintiff's Responses when it issued the Amended Omnibus Report and Recommendation on Defendants' Motionsto Stay Discovery, ECF No. [131], admonishing Plaintiff for citing to numerous cases throughout his Responses for propositions that did not exist within them. In effect, Plaintiff is now seeking to make corrections to his briefing on matters the Court has already addressed and on which it has already issued a Report and Recommendation. In doing so, Plaintiff seeks to take a second bite of the apple by modifying the authorities upon which he relied following findings that were adverse to his position. Regarding Plaintiff's request for an expedited ruling, the errata have no bearing on Plaintiff's ability to timely file objections to the Amended Omnibus Report and Recommendation on Defendants' Motions to Stay Discovery, ECF No. [131]. Accordingly, the Motions, ECF No. [134] and ECF No. [135], are DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 4/23/2026. (MFE) (Entered: 04/23/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	05/06/26	05/06/26	138	RESPONSE TO OBJECTION to [131] Report and Recommendations by Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. (Hayes, David) (Entered: 05/06/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	05/06/26	05/06/26	139	RESPONSE TO OBJECTION to [131] Report and Recommendations by Banque Du Liban. (Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 05/06/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	05/13/26	05/13/26	140	REPLY TO SGBL'S RESPONSE TO OBJECTIONS TO THE AMENDED OMNIBUS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION [138] Response to Objection to Report and Recommendations by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ksr) (Entered: 05/13/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	05/13/26	05/13/26	141	REPLY TO BANQUE DU LIBAN'S RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S OBJECTIONS TO THE AMENDED OMNIBUS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION [139] Response to Objection to Report and Recommendations by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ksr) (Entered: 05/13/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	06/13/26	06/13/26	142	REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Recommending BdL's Motion to Dismiss, ECF No. [72], be GRANTED and SGBL's Motion to Dismiss, ECF No. [81], be GRANTED and Plaintiff's Amended Complaint, ECF No. [33], be DISMISSED as to both Defendants. I further RECOMMEND that Zoghaib's Expedited Motion for Leave to File Notice of Errata to Plaintiff's Opposition to BdL's Motion to Dismiss, ECF No. [132], be DENIED and that Plaintiff's Expedited Motion for Leave to File Notice of Errata to Plaintiff's Opposition to SGBL's Motion to Dismiss, ECF No. [133], likewise be DENIED. Objections to R&R due by 6/29/2026 Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 6/13/2026. See attached document for full details. (MFE) (Entered: 06/13/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	06/26/26	06/26/26	143	OBJECTIONS to [142] Report and Recommendations by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ksr) (Main Document 143 replaced on 6/29/2026) (ksr). Replaced main document with corrected pdf on 6/29/2026 (ksr). (Entered: 06/26/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	07/06/26	07/07/26	144	NOTICE OF CORRECTION AND DISCLOSURE OF SUBSEQUENT AUTHORITY REGARDING OBJECTIONS TO REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION by Joseph C. Zoghaib re [143] Objections to Report and Recommendations (ksr) (Entered: 07/07/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	07/06/26	07/07/26	145	STRICKEN NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS ON NON-PARTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. by Joseph C. Zoghaib (ksr) Modified text on 7/13/2026 (ksr). Per DE [147]. (Entered: 07/07/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	07/08/26	07/08/26	146	STRICKEN NOTICE of Filing Corrected Notice of Intent to Serve Subponea by Joseph C. Zoghaib re [145] Notice (Other) (ksr)Modified text on 7/13/2026 (ksr). Per DE [147]. (Entered: 07/08/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	07/13/26	07/13/26	147	PAPERLESS ORDER STRIKING DISCOVERY-RELATED FILINGS. Plaintiff Joseph Zoghaib has filed a Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoena to Produce Documents on Non-Party JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., ECF No. [145], and a Corrected Notice seeking the same, ECF No.[146]. However, Local Rule 26.1(b) prohibits the filing of discovery materials, including initial and expert disclosures, discovery requests, responses, and notices until the materials are to be used in the proceeding or by Court order. Consequently, the filings at ECF No. [145] and ECF No. [146] are STRICKEN. Signed by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein on 7/13/2026. (MFE) (Entered: 07/13/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	07/13/26	07/13/26	148	RESPONSE TO OBJECTION to [142] Report and Recommendations by Societe Generale De Banque Au Liban. (Hayes, David) (Entered: 07/13/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	07/13/26	07/13/26	149	Opposition to [143] Objections to Report and Recommendations by Banque Du Liban. (Ruiz, Gabriela) (Entered: 07/13/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	07/16/26	07/16/26	150	OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT BANQUE DU LIBAN'S REQUEST TO QUASH SUBPOENA AND STRIKE PAPERS to [149] Response/Reply (Other) by Joseph C. Zoghaib. (ksr) (Entered: 07/16/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	08/10/26	08/10/26	151	PAPERLESS ORDER RESETTING TRIAL. Trial in this matter is hereby reset for the two-week trial period beginning February 22, 2027 at 9:00 AM in the Miami Division. Calendar call is hereby reset for February 18, 2027, at 2:00 PM in the Miami Division, and the final pretrial conference is hereby reset for February 9, 2027, at 11:00 AM in the Miami Division. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 8/10/2026. (hyn) (Entered: 08/10/26)
1:25-cv-20097-KMM	09/29/26	09/29/26	152	PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF FILING SUPPLEMENTAL EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF HIS OBJECTIONS TO THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION (ECF NO.143) by Joseph C. Zoghaib re [143] Objections to Report and Recommendations (pcs) (Entered: 09/29/26)

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Docket for Case Number: 1:25-cv-20097-KMM