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rwise available.” (Appeal, p. 24). However, in the Eleventh Circuit this heightened burden has been rejected. “[T]he

tuart S. Mermelstein Stuart S. Mermelstein (FL Bar No. 947245) [email protected] Adam D. Horo

that " `special circumstances' so require in the 'interests of justice.' "United States v. Lot 5, Fox Grove, 23 F.3d 359, 365 (11th Cir. 1994). In the Eleventh Circuit, the "special circumstances" which may support a stay are limited. The fact that the Defendant may "risk a non-criminal disadvantage by remaining si

r Continue Action be denied in their entirety. Dated: April 23, 2009 Respectfully submitted, By: s/ Stuart S. Mermelstein Stuart S. Mermelstein (FL Bar No. 947245) Adam D. Horowitz (FL Bar No. 376980) MERMELSTEIN & 11OROWITZ, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiffs - 7 - EFTA00201252 Case 9:08-cv-80811-KAM

e line from conceivable to plausible...." Id. Since Twombly, courts and commentators have grappled with the case's meaning and scope. Courts within the Eleventh Circuit have held that Twomblv did not alter the standard for dismissal under Rule 12(b)(6) in the typical case. See, e.g., CBT Flint Partners. LLC Goodmai

's Motion to Dismiss be denied in their entirety. Dated: October 31, 2008. Respectfully submitted, By: s/ Jeffrey M. Herman Jeffrey M. Herman (FL Bar No. 521647) [email protected] Stuart S. Mermelstein (FL Bar No. 947245) [email protected] Adam D. Horowitz (FL Bar No. 376980) ahorowitz@ herman

e line from conceivable to plausible...." Id. Since Twombly, courts and commentators have grappled with the case's meaning and scope. Courts within the Eleventh Circuit have held that Twomblv did not alter the standard for dismissal under Rule 12(b)(6) in the typical case. See, e.g., CBT Flint Partners. LLC Goodmai

's Motion to Dismiss be denied in their entirety. Dated: October 31, 2008. Respectfully submitted, By: s/ Jeffrey M. Herman Jeffrey M. Herman (FL Bar No. 521647) [email protected] Stuart S. Mermelstein (FL Bar No. 947245) [email protected] Adam D. Horowitz (FL Bar No. 376980) ahorowitz@ herman

". Defendant has not to date filed a "responsive pleading" in this case within the meaning of Fed.R.Civ.P. 7(a). It is established in the courts of the Eleventh Circuit that a motion to dismiss is not a "responsive pleading" and does not affect a plaintiff's right to amend the pleading once as a matter of course. Wi

ot well founded, and therefore should be denied. Dated: September 22, 2008. Respectfully submitted, By: s/ Jeffrey M. Herman Jeffrey M. Herman (FL Bar No. 521647) [email protected] Stuart S. Mermelstein (FL Bar No. 947245) [email protected] Adam D. Horowitz (FL Bar No. 376980) ahorowitz@ herman

e line from conceivable to plausible...." Id. Since Twombly, courts and commentators have grappled with the case's meaning and scope. Courts within the Eleventh Circuit have held that Twomblv did not alter the standard for dismissal under Rule 12(b)(6) in the typical case. See, e.g., CBT Flint Partners. LLC Goodmai

's Motion to Dismiss be denied in their entirety. Dated: October 31, 2008. Respectfully submitted, By: s/ Jeffrey M. Herman Jeffrey M. Herman (FL Bar No. 521647) [email protected] Stuart S. Mermelstein (FL Bar No. 947245) [email protected] Adam D. Horowitz (FL Bar No. 376980) ahorowitz@ herman

that " `special circumstances' so require in the `interests of justice.' " United States'. Lot 5. Fox Grove, 23 F.3d 359, 365 (11th Cir. 1994). In the Eleventh Circuit, the "special circumstances" which may support a stay are limited. The fact that the Defendant may "risk a non-criminal disadvantage by remaining si

r Continue Action be denied in their entirety. Dated: April 23, 2009 Respectfully submitted, By: s/ Stuart S. Mermelstein Stuart S. Mermelstein (FL Bar No. 947245) [email protected] Adam D. Horowitz (FL Bar No. 376980) [email protected] MERMELSTEIN & HOROWITZ, P.A. Attorneys for

njoin the stay. And we conclude that this provision does not violate separation of powers principles.") (emphasis added). One district court within the Eleventh Circuit, facing the identical issue with a pending state prosecution, recently construed "the plain language of § 3509(k)" as "requirfing] a stay in a case

ot well founded, and therefore should be denied. Dated: September 22, 2008. Respectfully submitted, By: s/ Jeffrey M. Herman Jeffrey M. Herman (FL Bar No. 521647) [email protected] Stuart S. Mermelstein (FL Bar No. 947245) [email protected] Adam D. Horowitz (FL Bar No. 376980) ahorowitz@ herman

ine from conceivable to plausible. . . ." Id. Since Twombly, courts and commentators have grappled with the case's meaning and scope. Courts within the Eleventh Circuit have held that Twombly did not alter the standard for dismissal under Rule 12(b)(6) in the typical case. See, e.g., CBT Flint Partners. LLC I. Goodm

's Motion to Dismiss be denied in their entirety. Dated: October 31, 2008. Respectfully submitted, By: s/ Jeffrey M. Herman Jeffrey M. Herman (FL Bar No. 521647) [email protected] Stuart S. Mermelstein (FL Bar No. 947245) ,smehermanlaw.com Adam D. Horowitz (FL Bar No. 376980) ahorowitz@hermanl

ed Mr. Epstein's rights and privileges, Mr. Epstein and his counsel intervened to assert their rights, both in the district court, and on appeal to the Eleventh Circuit. See Doe No. 1, supra. That there would be no judgment against Mr. Epstein at the end of this CVRA litigation, however, was understood throughout t

and an endorsement by the Court that the USAO-SDFL is authorized to prosecute Mr. Epstein. Respectfully submitted, /s/Roy Black Roy Black, Esq. (FL Bar No. 126088) Jackie Perczek, Esq. (FL Bar No. 42201) BLACK SREBNICK & KORNSPAN P.A. 201 S. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 1300 Miami, Florida 33131 Tele