Coinbase, Inc. v. Sherrer
- Analisa Torres
- 1:24-cv-07427
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Coinbase v. Sherrer, Judge Torres set briefing and service deadlines for Coinbase’s petition to confirm an arbitration award.
Coinbase, Inc. and David Sherrer in a federal proceeding concerning Coinbase’s petition to confirm an arbitration award.
What happened
In Coinbase, Inc. v. Sherrer, Coinbase filed a petition asking the court to confirm an arbitration award. The order does not describe the dispute or the award’s substance.
The court directed Coinbase to file supporting materials and a statement required by a local rule by October 23, 2024. David Sherrer’s opposition was due November 6, and Coinbase’s optional reply was due November 20. Coinbase also had to serve Sherrer with the petition and order by October 16 and file proof of service by October 23.
Judge Analisa Torres issued the order on October 7, 2024. The order set procedures and deadlines; it did not decide whether the arbitration award should be confirmed.
The detailed version
- Coinbase, Inc. v. Sherrer · No. 1:24-cv-07427
- Analisa Torres
- Oct. 7, 2024
Background
Coinbase, Inc., the petitioner, filed a petition on October 1, 2024, asking the court to confirm an arbitration award. The opinion does not provide the underlying facts, identify the dispute’s subject, or discuss the arbitration award’s merits.
Court’s Reasoning
The court stated that proceedings to confirm an arbitration award are treated similarly to a motion for summary judgment. It therefore ordered the parties to proceed through written submissions and supporting evidence.
Orders and Deadlines
The court ordered Coinbase to file and serve a statement under Local Civil Rule 56.1 and any additional materials supporting the petition by October 23, 2024. Those materials were to include the arbitration award, supporting documents, and affidavits or declarations stating that exhibits were true and correct copies of what they purported to be.
David Sherrer, the respondent, was ordered to file his opposition by November 6, 2024. Coinbase’s reply, if any, was due November 20, 2024.
The court separately ordered Coinbase to serve Sherrer with the petition and the order by October 16, 2024. Coinbase had to file an affidavit confirming service by October 23, 2024.
Disposition
Judge Analisa Torres entered a scheduling and service order. The order did not grant or deny the petition and did not decide whether the arbitration award should be confirmed.
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