U.S. District Court Southern District of New York (Foley...

US District Court Civil Docket as of 8/3/2011Retrieved^rom the court on August 9, 2011

U.S. District CourtSouthern District of New York (Foley Square)

CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:07-cv-10588-RWS

IN RE GIANT INTERACTIVE GROUP, INC. SECURITIES Date Filed: 11/26/2007LITIGATION Jury Demand: PlaintiffAssigned to: Judge Robert W. Sweet Nature of Suit: 850Member case: (View Member Case) Securities/CommoditiesRelated Case: 1:07-cv-11423-RWS Jurisdiction: Federal QuestionCause: 15:78m(a) Securities Exchange Act

Lead Plaintiff

Dunping Qui represented by Arthur J. ChenAbraham Fruchter & Twersky LLPOne Penn PlazaSuite 1910New York, NY 10119(212)-279-5050Fax: (212)-279-3635Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Lawrence Donald LevitAbraham Fruchter & Twersky LLPOne Penn PlazaSuite 1910New York, NY 10119(212)-279-5050Fax: (212)-279-3655Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Ellen Anne Gusikoff StewartRobbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP(San Diego)655 West BroadwaySuite 1900San Diego, CA 92101(212)661-1100Fax: (619)-231-7423Email: [email protected]

ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Erin Whitney BoardmanRobbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP(LI)58 South Service RoadSuite 200Melville, NY 11747(631)-454-7710Fax: (631)-367-1173Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Evan Jay KaufmanRobbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP(LI)58 South Service RoadSuite 200Melville, NY 11747(631) 367-7100Fax: (631) 367-1173Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Mario Alba, JrRobbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP(LI)58 South Service RoadSuite 200Melville, NY 11747631-367-7100Fax: 631-367-1173Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Samuel Howard RudmanRobbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP(LI)58 South Service RoadSuite 200Melville, NY 11747(631) 367-7100Fax: (631) 367-1173Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Lead Plaintiff

Yihua Li represented by Arthur J. Chen(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Lawrence Donald Levit

(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Ellen Anne Gusikoff Stewart(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Erin Whitney Boardman(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Evan Jay Kaufman(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Mario Alba, Jr(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Samuel Howard Rudman(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Lead Plaintiff

Xie Yong represented by Arthur J. Chen(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Lawrence Donald Levit(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED




Mario Alba, Jr(See above for address)

ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Lead Plaintiff

Linming Shi represented by Arthur J. Chen(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED







Lead Plaintiff

Arthur Michael Gray represented by Arthur J. Chen(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED



Ellen Gusihoff StewartRobbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP(San Diego)655 West BroadwaySuite 1900San Diego, CA 92101(619) 231-1058Fax: (619) 231-7423PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED





Plaintiff

Pyramid Holdings, Inc. represented by Jack Gerald Fruchterindividually and on behalf of all others Abraham Fruchter & Twersky LLPsimilarly situated One Penn Plaza

Suite 1910New York, NY 10119212-279-5050Fax: 212 279-3655Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Samuel Howard Rudman(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

V.

Consolidated Plaintiff

Rosie Brooks represented by Evan J. Smithindividually and on behalf of all others Brodsky & Smith, L.L.C.similarly situated 240 Mineola Blvd.

Mineola, NY 11501516-741-4977Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

V.

Defendant

Giant Interactive Group, Inc. represented by Jonathan RosenbergO'Melveny & Myers LLP7 Times SquareNew York, NY 10036212-326-2000Fax: 212-326-2061Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Lori E. RomleyO'Melveny & Myers LLPSeven Times SquareNew York, NY 94025-7019(212) 326-2000Fax: (212) 326-2061PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Meredith N. LandyO'Melveny & Myers, L.L.P.Seven Times SquareNew York, NY 10036(212) 326-2000Fax: (212) 326-2061PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Peter Todd SnowO'Melveny & Myers LLP(Menlo Park)2765 Sand Hill RoadMenlo Park, CA 94025-7019(650)-473-2632

Fax: (650)-473-2601Email: [email protected] HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Sara May FolchiO'Melveny & Myers LLP(Menlo Park)2765 Sand Hill RoadMenlo Park, CA 94025-7019(650)-473-2632Fax: (650)-473-2601Email: [email protected] HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Seth AronsonO'Melveny & Myers LLPSeven Times SquareNew York, NY 10036(212) 326-2000Fax: (212) 326-2061PRO HAC VICEATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant

Merrill Lynch & Co. represented by Alfred Robert PietrzakSidley Austin LLP (NY)787 Seventh AvenueNew York, NY 10019(212)-839-5300Fax: (212)-839-5599Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Andrew W. SternSidley Austin LLP (NY)787 Seventh AvenueNew York, NY 10019212-839-5300Fax: 212-839-5599Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Dorothy Jane SpennerSidley Austin LLP (NY)787 Seventh AvenueNew York, NY 10019212-839-5300Fax: 212-839-5407

Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Vikeena Kimberly BonettSidley Austin LLP (NY)787 Seventh AvenueNew York, NY 10019(212)-839-5325Fax: (212)-839-5599Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Defendant

UBS Investment Bank represented by Alfred Robert Pietrzak(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Andrew W. Stern(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Dorothy Jane Spenner(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Vikeena Kimberly Bonett(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed I # Docket Text

11/26/2007 1 COMPLAINT against Giant Interactive Group, Inc., Merrill Lynch & Co., UBSInvestment Bank. (Filing Fee $ 350.00, Receipt Number 634293)Document filed byPyramid Holdings, Inc.(Ceh) (mbe). (Entered: 11/29/2007)

11/26/2007 SUMMONS ISSUED as to Giant Interactive Group, Inc., Merrill Lynch & Co., UBSInvestment Bank. (Ceh) (Entered: 11/29/2007)

11/26/2007 Case Designated ECF., Magistrate Judge Douglas F. Eaton is so designated. (Ceh)(Entered: 11/29/2007)

11/26/2007 2 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent.Document filed by Pyramid Holdings, Inc.(Ceh) (Entered: 11/29/2007)

12/11/2007 3 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. UBS Investment Bank served on 12/3/2007, answer due12/24/2007. Service was accepted by Nelson De La Cruz. Document filed by PyramidHoldings, Inc.. (Rosenfeld, David) (Entered: 12/11/2007)

12/11/2007 I 4 I AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Merrill Lynch & Co. served on 11/30/2007, answer due

12/20/2007. Service was accepted by Desirac Wells. Document filed by PyramidHoldings, Inc.. (Rosenfeld, David) (Entered: 12/11/2007)

01/17/2008 I 5 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Giant Interactive Group, Inc. served on 12/11/2007,answer due 12/31/2007. Service was accepted by Nora Dindyal. Document filed byPyramid Holdings, Inc.. (Rosenfeld, David) (Entered: 01/17/2008)

01/25/2008 I 6 MOTION to Appoint Dunping Qui, Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi and ArthurMichael Gray to serve as lead plaintiff(s). Document filed by Dunping Qui, Yihua Li,Xie Yong, Linming Shi, Arthur Michael Gray. (Attachments: # 1 Text of ProposedOrder)(Alba, Mario) (Entered: 01/25/2008)

01/25/2008 I 7 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 6 MOTION to Appoint Dunping Qui,Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi and Arthur Michael Gray to serve as lead plaintiff(s).MOTION to Appoint Dunping Qui, Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi and ArthurMichael Gray to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Dunping Qui, Yihua Li,Xie Yong, Linming Shi, Arthur Michael Gray. (Alba, Mario) (Entered: 01/25/2008)

01/25/2008 I 8 DECLARATION of Mario Alba Jr. in Support re: 6 MOTION to Appoint DunpingQui, Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi and Arthur Michael Gray to serve as leadplaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint Dunping Qui, Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi andArthur Michael Gray to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Dunping Qui,Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi, Arthur Michael Gray. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A -notice, # 2 Exhibit B - loss chart, # 3 Exhibit C - certifications, # 4 Exhibit D - CSGRRfirm resume, # 5 Exhibit E - AFT firm resume)(Alba, Mario) (Entered: 01/25/2008)

02/01/2008 I 9 ORDER: The motion for consolidation, appointment of lead plaintiff, and approval oflead counsel dated 1/25/08 will be heard at noon on Wednesday, 3/26/08, in courtroom18C. Set Deadlines/Hearing as to 6 MOTION to Appoint Dunping Qui, Yihua Li, XieYong, Linming Shi and Arthur Michael Gray to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION toAppoint Dunping Qui, Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi and Arthur Michael Gray toserve as lead plaintiff(s):( Motion Hearing set for 3/26/2008 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom18C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Robert W. Sweet.) (Signedby Judge Robert W. Sweet on 1/31/08) (tro) (Entered: 02/04/2008)

02/01/2008 10 STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING SCHEDULING AND RELATEDMATTERS: Regarding procedures to be followed that pertains to Lead Plaintiff D sCounsel and the filing of pleadings and motions. The docket in Case No. 07 CV 10588shall constitute as the Master Docket for this action. The pleading shall bear thefollowing caption: IN RE GIANT INTERACTIVE GROUP, INC. SECURITIESLITIGATION. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 1/31/08) Filed In AssociatedCases: 1:07-cv-10588-RWS, 1:07-cv-11423-RWS(tro) (Entered: 02/04/2008)

02/15/2008 11 MOTION for Seth Aronso, Meredit N. Landy and Lori E. Romney to Appear Pro HacVice. Document filed by Giant Interactive Group, Inc. (Cco) (Entered: 02/21/2008)

02/26/2008 CASHIERS OFFICE REMARK on 11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice in the amountof $75.00, paid on 02/15/2008, Receipt Number 641431. (Cd) (Entered: 02/26/2008)

03/03/2008 12 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF SETH ARONSON, MEREDITH N.LANDY AND LORI E. ROMLEY 11 Motion for Seth Aronso, Meredit N. Landy andLori E. Romney to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Seth Aronso, Meredit N. Landy and Lori E.Romney are admitted pro hac vice in this action. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on

2/27/08) (tro) (Entered: 03/03/2008)

03/03/2008

Transmission to Attorney Admissions Clerk. Transmitted re: 12 Order on Motion toAppear Pro Hac Vice, to the Attorney Admissions Clerk for updating of AttorneyInformation. (tro) (Entered: 03/03/2008)

03/21/2008 13 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Document filed by GiantInteractive Group, Inc.. (Rosenberg, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/21/2008)

03/21/2008 14 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jonathan Rosenberg on behalf of Giant InteractiveGroup, Inc. (Rosenberg, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/21/2008)

08/05/2008

15 ORDER granting (6) Motion to Appoint Qui Group as Lead Plaintiff(s) in case 1:07-cv-10588-RWS. For the reasons further set forth in this Order, the Actions areconsolidated, the Oui Group is appointed Lead Plaintiff, and Coughlin Stoia andAbraham Fruchter are appointed Lead Counsel. The Court reserves the ability to alterthis structure at any time and for any reason, and will do so if it finds that the progressof the litigation is being delayed, that expenses are being unnecessarily enlarged, or ifthe structure established proves detrimental, in any way, to the best interests of theproposed class. The motion for consolidation, appointment as lead plaintiff, and forapproval of selection of lead counsel is granted. It is so ordered. (Signed by JudgeRobert W. Sweet on 7/30/2008) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:07-cv-10588-RWS, 1:07-cv-11423-RWS(tve) (Entered: 08/06/2008)

09/12/2008 16 I PRETRIAL ORDER, Pretrial Conference set for 10/22/2008 at 04:30 PM in Courtroom18C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Robert W. Sweet. (Signedby Judge Robert W. Sweet on 9/12/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:07-cv-10588-RWS, 1:07-cv-11423-RWS(mme) (Entered: 09/12/2008)

10/06/2008 17 CONSOLIDATED AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 1 Complaint against GiantI Interactive Group, Inc., Merrill Lynch & Co., UBS Investment Bank.Document filed byDunping Qui, Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi, Arthur Michael Gray. Relateddocument: 1 Complaint filed by Pyramid Holdings, Inc. (dle) (Entered: 10/08/2008)

10/13/2008 18 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Vikeena Kimberly Bonett on behalf of Merrill Lynch& Co., UBS Investment Bank (Bonett, Vikeena) (Entered: 10/13/2008)

10/13/2008 19 I NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Andrew W. Stern on behalf of Merrill Lynch & Co.,UBS Investment Bank (Stern, Andrew) (Entered: 10/13/2008)

10/13/2008 20 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Dorothy Jane Spenner on behalf of Merrill Lynch &Co., UBS Investment Bank (Spenner, Dorothy) (Entered: 10/13/2008)

10/13/2008 21 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alfred Robert Pietrzak on behalf of Merrill Lynch &Co., UBS Investment Bank (Pietrzak, Alfred) (Entered: 10/13/2008)

10/14/2008 22 I RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Document filed by MerrillLynch & Co..(Pietrzak, Alfred) (Entered: 10/14/2008)

10/14/2008 23 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Document filed by UBSInvestment Bank.(Pietrzak, Alfred) (Entered: 10/14/2008)

11/21/2008

24 i MOTION to Dismiss. Document filed by Giant Interactive Group, Inc.. (Rosenberg,Jonathan) (Entered: 11/21/2008)

11/21/2008 1 25 1 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 24 MOTION to Dismiss.. Document filedby Giant Interactive Group, Inc.. (Rosenberg, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/21/2008)

11/21/2008 26 DECLARATION of Jonathan Rosenberg in Support re: 24 MOTION to Dismiss..1 Document filed by Giant Interactive Group, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-1, # 2Exhibit A-2, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G)(Rosenberg, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/21/2008)

11/21/2008 27 MOTION to Dismiss the Consolidated Amended Complaint. Document filed by MerrillLynch & Co., UBS Investment Bank.(Pietrzak, Alfred) (Entered: 11/21/2008)

11/21/2008 28 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 27 MOTION to Dismiss the ConsolidatedAmended Complaint.. Document filed by Merrill Lynch & Co., UBS Investment Bank.(Pietrzak, Alfred) (Entered: 11/21/2008)

11/25/2008 29 ORDER The motion of defendants Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. and UBS InvestmentBank to dismiss the consolidated amended complaint will be heard on submission,without oral argument, on Wednesday, December 17, 2008. All motion papers shall beserved in accordance with Local Civil Rule 6.1. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on11/24/08) (mme) (Entered: 11/25/2008)

12/05/2008 30 ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Robert W. Sweet from Jonathan Rosenbergdated 12/2/2008 re: The parties respectfully request that the Court replace its November24 order with a scheduling order providing that plaintiffs' response to defendants'motions to dismiss is due on January 5, 2009. ENDORSEMENT: So Ordered. (Signedby Judge Robert W. Sweet on 12/3/2008) (jfe) (Entered: 12/05/2008)

01/14/2009 31 STIPULATION AND ORDER FOR EXTENSION OF TIME: Plaintiffs shall file aresponse to the motions to dismiss on or before 1/20/2009. Defendants shall serve areply to Plaintiffs' response on or before 2/19/09. Oral Argument on the motions todismiss to be submitted February 25, 2009. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on1/7/09) (tro) (Entered: 01/14/2009)

01/20/2009 32 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 24 MOTION to Dismiss. theConsolidated Amended Complaint. Document filed by Dunping Qui, Yihua Li, XieYong, Linming Shi, Arthur Michael Gray. (Rudman, Samuel) (Entered: 01/20/2009)

02/19/2009 33 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 27 MOTION to Dismiss theConsolidated Amended Complaint., 24 MOTION to Dismiss.. Document filed by GiantInteractive Group, Inc., Merrill Lynch & Co., UBS Investment Bank. (Rosenberg,Jonathan) (Entered: 02/19/2009)

08/07/2009 34 OPINION:#97861 For the reasons stated above, Defendants' motion to dismiss theCAC is denied. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 8/5/2009) Filed In AssociatedCases: 1:07-cv-10588-RWS, 1:07-cv-11423-RWS(jfe) Modified on 8/11/2009 (jab).(Entered: 08/07/2009)

08/17/2009 35 I ORDER, that Counsel are directed to appear in courtroom 18C on 9/9/2009 at 04:30PM for a pretrial conference for the purpose of resolving any outstanding discovery orother issues, and setting a time for trial. Plaintiff (all counsel ARE REQUIRED TONOTIFY COUNSEL FOR ALL PARTIES OF THIS CONFERENCE. Prior to theappearance at the pretrial conference, all counsel appearing in the action shall havediscussed any open issues. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 8/17/09) Filed In

Associated Cases: 1:07-cv-10588-RWS, 1:07-cv-11423-RWS(pl) (Entered:08/17/2009)

08/28/2009 36 STIPULATION AND ORDER FOR EXTENSION OF TIME: IT IS HEREBYSTIPULATED AND AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO,subject to the Court's approval, that the time for Defendants Giant Interactive Group,Inc., Merrill Lynch & Co., and UBS Investment Bank to answer the ConsolidatedAmended Complaint in the above-captioned action shall be extended From August 21,2009 to and including September 23, 2009. On August 7, 2009 the Court deniedDefendants Giant Interactive Group, Inc., Merrill Lynch & Co., and UBS InvestmentBank's Motions to Dismiss the Consolidated Amended Complaint. Pursuant to FederalRule of Civil Procedure 12(a)(4)(A), Defendants must answer the ConsolidatedAmended Complaint on or before August 21, 2009. The parties have agreed to anextension of the date Defendants must serve their answers. No prior extensions of thedate to answer the Consolidated Amended Complaint have been sought or granted inthis Consolidated Action. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 8/25/2009) Filed InAssociated Cases: 1:07-cv-10588-RWS, 1:07-cv-11423-RWS(jfe) (Entered:08/28/2009)

09/10/2009 37 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Evan Jay Kaufman on behalf of Dunping Qui, YihuaLi, Xie Yong, Linming Shi, Arthur Michael Gray (Kaufman, Evan) (Entered:09/10/2009)

09/10/2009 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert W. Sweet: Interim PretrialConference held on 9/10/2009. Pretrial Conference set for 11/2/2009 at 04:30 PMbefore Judge Robert W. Sweet. Associated Cases: 1:07-cv-10588-RWS, 1:07-cv-11423-RWS(tro) (Entered: 09/17/2009)

09/23/2009 38 I ANSWER to Amended Complaint. Document filed by UBS Investment Bank.(Pietrzak,Alfred) (Entered: 09/23/2009)

09/23/2009 39 ANSWER to Amended Complaint. Document filed by Merrill Lynch & Co..(Pietrzak,I Alfred) (Entered: 09/23/2009)

09/23/2009 40 ANSWER to Amended Complaint. Document filed by Giant Interactive Group, Inc..Related document: 17 Amended Complaint, filed by Arthur Michael Gray, LinmingShi, Xie Yong, Yihua Li, Dunping Qui.(Rosenberg, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/23/2009)

11/23/2009 41 I PRETRIAL ORDER. Pretrial Conference set for 3/24/2010 at 04:30 PM in Courtroom18C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Robert W. Sweet.) (Signedby Judge Robert W. Sweet on 11/23/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:07-cv-10588-RWS, 1:07-cv-11423-RWS(djc) (Entered: 11/23/2009)

02/23/2010 42 ORDER: Please be advised that the conference scheduled for March 24, 10 has beenrescheduled to April 7, 10 at 4:30 p.m., in Courtroom 18C. Please notify opposingcounsel of the change. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 2/23/2010) (jfe) (Entered:02/23/2010)

03/22/2010 43 NOTICE of Firm Name Change. Document filed by Dunping Qui, Yihua Li, Xie Yong,Linming Shi, Arthur Michael Gray. (Rudman, Samuel) (Entered: 03/22/2010)

04/06/2010 44 ORDER: Pretrial Conference rescheduled for 4/12/2010 at 04:30 PM in Courtroom18C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Robert W. Sweet. SO

ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 4/6/2010) Filed In AssociatedCases: 1:07-cv-10588-RWS, 1:07-cv-11423-RWS(tve) (Entered: 04/06/2010)

04/08/2010 45 1 MOTION to Compel Discovery in Response to Plaintiffs' First Request for Productionof Documents. Document filed by Dunping Qui, Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi,Arthur Michael Gray. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - [Proposed] Order)(Kaufman, Evan)(Entered: 04/08/2010)

04/08/2010 46 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 45 MOTION to Compel Discovery inResponse to Plaintiffs' First Request for Production of Documents.. Document filed byDunping Qui, Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi, Arthur Michael Gray. (Kaufman,Evan) (Entered: 04/08/2010)

04/08/2010 47 DECLARATION of Evan J. Kaufman in Support re: 45 MOTION to CompelDiscovery in Response to Plaintiffs' First Request for Production of Documents..Document filed by Dunping Qui, Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi, Arthur MichaelGray. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 ExhibitD)(Kaufman, Evan) (Entered: 04/08/2010)

04/09/2010 48 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Erin Whitney Boardman on behalf of Dunping Qui,Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi, Arthur Michael Gray (Boardman, Erin) (Entered:04/09/2010)

04/12/2010 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert W. Sweet: Pretrial Conferenceheld on 4/12/2010. Associated Cases: 1:07-cv-10588-RWS, 1:07-cv-11423-RWS(mro)(Entered: 04/14/2010)

04/13/2010 49 ORDER: Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel, dated April 9, 2010, will be heard at noon onWednesday, May 19, 2010, in Courtroom 18C. All motion papers shall be served inaccordance with the briefing schedule set forth in Defendant Giant Interactive Group,Inc.'s letter of April 9, 2010. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 4/13/2010) Filed InAssociated Cases: 1:07-cv-10588-RWS, 1:07-cv-11423-RWS(Cpo) (Entered:04/13/2010)

04/30/2010 50 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Motion to Compel Discovery in Response to Plaintiffs' FirstRequest for Production of Documents re: 45 MOTION to Compel Discovery inResponse to Plaintiffs' First Request for Production of Documents.. Document filed byDunping Qui, Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi, Arthur Michael Gray. (Kaufman,Evan) (Entered: 04/30/2010)

05/13/2010 51 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Lawrence Donald Levit on behalf of Dunping Qui,Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi, Arthur Michael Gray (Levit, Lawrence) (Entered:05/13/2010)

05/13/2010 52 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Arthur J. Chen on behalf of Dunping Qui, Yihua Li,Xie Yong, Linming Shi, Arthur Michael Gray (Chen, Arthur) (Entered: 05/13/2010)

07/01/2010 53 STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER: Regarding procedures to be followed thatshall govern the handling of confidential material. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweeton 6/30/10) (db) (Entered: 07/01/2010)

07/08/2010 54 MOTION for Protective Order With Respect to Defendants' Notices of Depositions ofLead Plaintiffs. Document filed by Dunping Qui, Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi,Arthur Michael Gray. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit [Proposed] Order)(Levit, Lawrence)

(Entered: 07/08/2010)

07/08/2010 55 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 54 MOTION for Protective Order WithRespect to Defendants' Notices of Depositions of Lead Plaintiffs.. Document filed byDunping Qui, Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi, Arthur Michael Gray. (Levit,Lawrence) (Entered: 07/08/2010)

07/08/2010 56 DECLARATION of Lawrence D. Levit in Support re: 54 MOTION for ProtectiveOrder With Respect to Defendants' Notices of Depositions of Lead Plaintiffs..Document filed by Dunping Qui, Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi, Arthur MichaelGray. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Levit, Lawrence)(Entered: 07/08/2010)

07/13/2010 57 I MOTION for Peter Todd Snow and Sara May Folchi to Appear Pro Hac Vice.Document filed by Giant Interactive Group, Inc.Filed In Associated Cases: 1:07-cv-10588-RWS, 1:07-cv-11423-RWS(mro) (Entered: 07/14/2010)

07/15/2010 CASHIERS OFFICE REMARK on 57 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice in the amountof $50.00, paid on 07/13/2010, Receipt Number 908984. (Cd) (Entered: 07/15/2010)

07/15/2010 Set Deadlines/Hearings: Motions due by 8/4/2010. (Cpo) (Entered: 07/15/2010)

07/15/2010 58 ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Robert W. Sweet from Lawrence D. Levitdated 7/9/2010 re: Plaintiff will file their motion by July 8, 2010; Giant will itsopposition by July 15, 2010; and Plaintiffs will file their reply by July 21, 2010.ENDORSEMENT: So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 7/13/2010) (Cpo)(Entered: 07/15/2010)

07/15/2010 59 I MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 54 MOTION for Protective Order WithRespect to Defendants' Notices of Depositions of Lead Plaintiffs.. Document filed byGiant Interactive Group, Inc.. (Rosenberg, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/15/2010)

07/15/2010 60 DECLARATION of PETER T. SNOW in Opposition re: 54 MOTION for ProtectiveOrder With Respect to Defendants'Notices of Depositions of Lead Plaintiffs..Document filed by Giant Interactive Group, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8Exhibit H)(Rosenberg, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/15/2010)

07/15/2010 64 ORDER: Plaintiffs' motion for a protective order, dated 7/8/2010, will be submitted atnoon on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, in Courtroom 18C. All motions papers shall beserved in accordance with Local Civil Rule 6.1. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on7/15/2010) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:07-cv-10588-RWS, 1:07-cv-11423-RWS(tro)(Entered: 07/27/2010)

07/15/2010 Set/Reset Deadlines as to (54 in 1:07-cv-10588-RWS) MOTION for Protective OrderWith Respect to Defendants' Notices of Depositions of Lead Plaintiffs. Motion Hearingset for 8/4/2010 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 18C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY10007 before Judge Robert W. Sweet. Associated Cases: 1:07-cv-10588-RWS, 1:07-cv-11423-RWS(tro) (Entered: 07/30/2010)

07/21/2010 61 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 54 MOTION for Protective OrderWith Respect to Defendants' Notices of Depositions of Lead Plaintiffs.. Document filedby Dunping Qui, Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi, Arthur Michael Gray. (Levit,Lawrence) (Entered: 07/21/2010)

07/21/2010 1 62 1 DECLARATION of Lawrence D. Levit in Support re: 54 MOTION for ProtectiveOrder With Respect to Defendants' Notices of Depositions of Lead Plaintiffs..Document filed by Dunping Qui, Yihua Li, Xie Yong, Linming Shi, Arthur MichaelGray. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K)(Levit, Lawrence) (Entered: 07/21/2010)

07/22/2010 63 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE ON WRITTEN MOTION granted 57Motion for Peter Todd Snow and Sara May Folchi to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed byJudge Robert W. Sweet on 7/20/2010) (jar) (Entered: 07/22/2010)

10/05/2010 65 OPINION: #99536 Lead Plaintiffs seek a protective order with respect to the locationof the depositions of the Lead Plaintiffs, by motion marked fully submitted on August4, 2010. The parties having agreed that the deposition of the designated witness forDefendant Giant Interactive Group, Inc., who is a resident of China, will take place inHong Kong, the depositions of the two Lead Plaintiffs who reside in China will alsotake place in Hong Kong, hopefully successively. the remaining Lead Plaintiffs will bedeposed in New York. So Ordered (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 10/4/2010)(js) Modified on 10/7/2010 (ajc). (Entered: 10/05/2010)

10/21/2010 66 I PRETRIAL ORDER: If this action has been settled or otherwise terminated, counselare directed to file or mail a stipulation of discontinuance, voluntary dismissal, or otherproof of termination of the action prior to the date of the pretrial conference with TszChan, Courtroom Clerk to Judge Sweet, Room l8C, U.S. Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street,New York, New York 10007; otherwise counsel are directed to appear in courtrooml8C on 11/17/10 at 4:30 pm for a pretrial conference for the purpose of discussingsettlement with the court, exploring contemplated motions, stipulating facts, arranginga plan and schedule for all discovery, resolving any anticipated discovery issues, andsetting a time for trial. (Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 10/21/10) (laq) (Entered:10/21/2010)

10/28/2010 67 ORDER 11/17/10 Status Conference reset for 11/11/2010 at 04:30 PM in Courtroom18C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Robert W. Sweet. (Signedby Judge Robert W. Sweet on 10/28/10) (cd) (Entered: 10/28/2010)

11/10/2010 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert W. Sweet: Initial PretrialConference held on 11/10/2010. (mbe) (Entered: 11/16/2010)

07/08/2011 68 MOTION for Ellen Gusikoff Stewart to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Document filed byArthur Michael Gray. (pgu) (Entered: 07/11/2011)

07/18/2011 69 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 68 Motion for Ellen GusikoffStewart to Appear Pro Hac Vice as counsel for Lead Plaintiff Arthur Michael Gray.(Signed by Judge Robert W. Sweet on 7/15/2011) (ab) (Entered: 07/18/2011)

07/21/2011 CASHIERS OFFICE REMARK on 68 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice in the amountof $200.00, paid on 07/08/2011, Receipt Number 11088. (jd) (Entered: 07/21/2011)

07/27/2011 70 MOTION for Settlement. Document filed by Arthur Michael Gray, Yihua Li, DunpingQui, Linming Shi, Xie Yong.(Stewart, Ellen) (Entered: 07/27/2011)

07/27/2011 71 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 70 MOTION for Settlement.. Documentfiled by Arthur Michael Gray, Yihua Li, Dunping Qui, Linming Shi, Xie Yong.

(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Stewart, Ellen) (Entered: 07/27/2011)

07/27/2011 72 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. Document filed by Giant Interactive Group, Inc.,Arthur Michael Gray, Yihua Li, Merrill Lynch & Co., Dunping Qui, Linming Shi, UBSInvestment Bank, Xie Yong. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit A-1, # 3 ExhibitA-2, # 4 Exhibit A-3, # 5 Exhibit B)(Stewart, Ellen) (Entered: 07/27/2011)

07/28/2011 73 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 70 MOTION for Settlement.. Documentfiled by Arthur Michael Gray, Yihua Li, Dunping Qui, Linming Shi, Xie Yong.(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Stewart, Ellen) (Entered: 07/28/2011)

08/02/2011 Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 10/26/2011 at 12:00 PM before JudgeRobert W. Sweet. Associated Cases: 1:07-cv-10588-RWS, 1:07-cv-11423-RWS(cd)(Entered: 08/03/2011)

08/03/2011 74 ORDER PRELIMINARILY APPROVING SETTLEMENT AND PROVIDING FORNOTICE granting (70) Motion for Settlement in case 1:07-cv-10588-RWS. The Courtdoes hereby preliminarily approve the Stipulation and the settlement set forth therein,subject to further consideration at the Final Approval Hearing before this Court on10/26/11, at 12:00 pm, and as further set forth in this document.. (Signed by JudgeRobert W. Sweet on 8/2/11) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:07-cv-10588-RWS, 1:07-cv-11423-RWS(cd) (Entered: 08/03/2011)

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