Shire LLC v. Meijer, Inc.
- Analisa Torres
- 1:23-cv-10479
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Shire LLC v. Meyjer, Judge Torres ordered briefing and service steps for a petition seeking confirmation of an arbitration award.
Shire LLC and Shire U'S., Inc. must provide supporting materials, serve the petition and order, and file proof of service. Meyjer, Inc. and Meijer Distributions, Inc. may oppose the petition by the deadline set by the court.
What happened
Shire LLC and Shire U'S., Inc. asked the court to confirm an arbitration award against Meyjer, Inc. and Meijer Distributions, Inc.
The court directed the petitioners to file supporting materials and a statement of facts, directed the respondents to file an opposition, and set a deadline for any reply. The court also required the petitioners to serve the petition and order on the respondents and file proof of service.
Judge Analisa Torres did not decide whether to confirm the arbitration award. She issued deadlines and service requirements for the case to proceed.
The detailed version
- Shire LLC v. Meijer, Inc. · No. 1:23-cv-10479
- Analisa Torres
- Dec. 1, 2023
Background
On November 30, 2023, Shire LLC and Shire U'S., Inc. filed a petition asking the court to confirm an arbitration award. The court explained that proceedings to confirm an arbitration award are treated similarly to a motion for summary judgment, meaning the parties must support their positions with relevant materials and evidence.
Court’s order
The court ordered the petitioners to file and serve a statement under Local Civil Rule 56.1 and additional supporting materials by December 22, 2023. Those materials were to include the arbitration award, supporting documents, and affidavits or declarations stating that the exhibits were true and correct copies.
The respondents were ordered to file any opposition by January 12, 2024. The petitioners could file a reply by January 26, 2024.
The court separately required the petitioners to serve the petition and the order on the respondents by December 15, 2023, using the methods identified in New York law. The petitioners also had to file an affidavit confirming service by December 20, 2023.
Result
Judge Analisa Torres issued case-management and service instructions. The order did not decide whether the arbitration award should be confirmed.
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