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October 28, 2025 – Receiver’s Fifth/Final Written Status Report [87]
On October 28, 2025, the Receiver, Kevin Dooley Kent, filed his Fifth/Final Written Status Report to the Court.  A copy of the October 28, 2025 filing may be downloaded here.
July 30, 2025 – Receiver’s Fourth Written Status Report [86]
On July 30, 2025, the Receiver, Kevin Dooley Kent, filed his Fourth Written Status Report to the Court.  A copy of the July 30, 2025 filing may be downloaded here.
July 28, 2025 – Stipulated Order Regarding the Receiver’s Sale of Real Property [85]
On July 28, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania approved and entered the Stipulated Order regarding the procedure for the Receiver’s sale of real property.   A copy of the July 28, 2025 Order may be downloaded here.
July 25, 2025 – Motion for Approval of Stipulated Order Regarding the Receiver’s Sale of Real Property [84]
On July 25, 2025, the Receiver, Kevin Dooley Kent, filed a Motion for Approval of the Stipulated Order regarding the Receiver’s proposed procedure for the sale of real property.   A copy of the July 25, 2025 filing may be downloaded here.
June 4, 2025 – Order granting the Receiver’s Motion to Enforce Stripe Inc.’s Compliance with Stipulated Preliminary Injunction and Stipulated Permanent Injunction [81]
On June 4, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania entered an Order granting the Receiver’s Motion to Enforce Stripe Inc.’s Compliance with Stipulated Preliminary Injunction and Stipulated Permanent Injunction, and ordering Stripe to transfer the balance of the Storefunnels Stripe Account to the Receivership Account.  A copy of the June 4, 2025 Order may be downloaded here.
May 30, 2025 – Motion to Enforce Stripe Inc.’s Compliance with Stipulated Preliminary Injunction and Stipulated Permanent Injunction [80]
On May 30, 2025, the Receiver, Kevin Dooley Kent, filed a Motion to Enforce Stripe Inc.’s Compliance with the Court Orders that require it to turn over Receivership Assets.   A copy of the May 30, 2025 filing may be downloaded here.
​May 8, 2025 – Stipulated Order for Permanent Injunction, Monetary Judgment, and Other Relief [78]
On May 8, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania entered the Stipulated Order for Permanent Injunction, Monetary Judgment, and Other Relief.   A copy of the May 8, 2025 Order may be downloaded here.
May 5, 2025 – Order granting the Receiver’s Motion for Approval of Third Interim Fee Application [76]
On May 5, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania entered an Order granting the Receiver’s Motion for Approval of Third Interim Fee Application.  A copy of the May 5, 2025 Order may be downloaded here.
May 2, 2025 – Consent Motion to Enter Stipulated Order for Permanent Injunction, Monetary Judgment, and Other Relief [75]
On May 2, 2025, Plaintiff Federal Trade Commission filed a Consent Motion requesting the Court’s approval and entry of a proposed Stipulated Order for Permanent Injunction, Monetary Judgment, and Other Relief.   A copy of the May 2, 2025 filing may be downloaded here.
April 11, 2025 – Order granting Consent Motion to Stay Deadlines While Proposed Settlement is Reviewed by Commission [74]
On April 11, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania entered an Order granting the Federal Trade Commission’s Consent Motion to Stay, staying all deadlines in the case until June 12, 2025, and stating that the stay shall not apply to the activities of the Receiver.  A copy of the April 11, 2025 Order may be downloaded here.
April 10, 2025 – Consent Motion to Stay Deadlines While Proposed Settlement is Reviewed by Commission [73]
On April 10, 2025, Plaintiff Federal Trade Commission filed a Consent Motion requesting a stay of all deadlines in the case until June 12, 2025 pending the Commission’s review of a Stipulated Order for Permanent Injunction, Monetary Judgment, and Other Relief as to Defendants.   A copy of the April 10, 2025 filing may be downloaded here.
April 10, 2025 – Receiver’s Third Written Report & Motion for Approval of Third Interim Fee Application [72]
On April 10, 2025, the Receiver, Kevin Dooley Kent, filed his Third Written Report and Motion for Approval of his Third Interim Fee Application, for the period January 1, 2025 through February 28, 2025.  A copy of the April 10, 2025 filing may be downloaded here.
February 20, 2025 - Order granting the Receiver’s Motion for Approval of Second Interim Fee Application [71]
On February 20, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania entered an Order granting the Receiver’s Motion for Approval of Second Interim Fee Application.  A copy of the February 20, 2025 Order may be downloaded here.
February 4, 2025 - Receiver’s Second Written Report & Motion for Approval of Second Interim Fee Application [70]
On February 4, 2025, the Receiver, Kevin Dooley Kent, filed his Second Written Report and Motion for Approval of his Second Interim Fee Application, for the period November 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.  A copy of the February 4, 2025 filing may be downloaded here. 
December 31, 2024 - Discovery Plan by the Federal Trade Commission, Empire Holdings Group LLC, and Peter Prusinowski [66]
On December 31, 2024, Plaintiff Federal Trade Commission and Defendants Empire Holdings Group LLC and Peter Prusinowski filed a Joint Report and Proposed Discovery Plan to the Court.  A copy of the December 31, 2024 filing may be downloaded here.
December 18, 2024 - Order granting the Receiver’s Motion for Approval of First Interim Fee Application [64]
On December 18, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania entered an Order granting the Receiver’s Motion for Approval of First Interim Fee Application.  A copy of the December 18, 2024 Order may be downloaded here.
December 18, 2024 - Order denying Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss the Complaint [63]
On December 18, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania entered an Order denying Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss the Complaint.  A copy of the December 18, 2024 Order may be downloaded here.
November 19, 2024 - Receiver’s Motion for Approval of First Interim Fee Application [54]
On November 19, 2024, the Receiver, Kevin Dooley Kent, filed a Motion for Approval of his First Interim Fee Application, for the period September 20, 2024 through October 31, 2024.  A copy of the November 19, 2024 filing may be downloaded here.
November 15, 2024 - Receiver’s Accounting [53]
On November 15, 2024, the Receiver, Kevin Dooley Kent, filed his Accounting in follow-up to his First Written Report to the Court.  A copy of the November 15, 2024 filing may be downloaded here.
November 12, 2024 - Order cancelling Hearing [52]
On November 12, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania entered an Order cancelling the hearing scheduled for November 12, 2024 at 2:30pm.  A copy of the November 12, 2024 Order may be downloaded here.
November 11, 2024 - Declaration of Receiver [51]
On November 11, 2024, the Receiver, Kevin Dooley Kent, filed a Declaration in Support of his First Written Report to the Court.  A copy of the November 11, 2024 filing may be downloaded here.
November 8, 2024 - Stipulated Preliminary Injunction [49]​
On November 8, 2024 the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania entered and approved a Stipulated Preliminary Injunction. A copy of the November 8, 2024 Stipulated Preliminary Injunction may be downloaded here. 
November 4, 2024 - Order granting motion for atty fees [43]
On November 4, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania entered an Order granting Defendant Peter Prusinowski’s Motion for Fees Incurred to Date and Additional Fees to Continue to Defend, and denied the alternative request to Withdraw as Counsel.  A copy of the November 4, 2024 Order may be downloaded here.
​​October 25, 2024 - Response in Opp to Motion for Atty Fees - Empire Holdings [41]
On October 25, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission filed an Opposition to Defendants’ Motion and Memorandum for Fees Incurred to Date, and Additional Fees to Continue to Defend or, in the Alternative, to Withdraw as Counsel of Record. A copy of the October 25, 2024 filing may be downloaded here. 
October 25, 2024 - Receiver's Response to Motion for Attorney Fees - Empire Holdings​ [40]
On October 25, 2024 the Receiver, Kevin Dooley Kent, filed a Response to Defendants’ Motion and Memorandum for Fees Incurred to Date, and Additional Fees to Continue to Defend or, in the Alternative to Withdraw as Counsel of Record. A copy of the October 25, 2024 filing may be downloaded here. 
October 23, 2024 - Def RIS of Motion to Dismiss Business Opp Rule Claims - Empire Holdings​ [39]
On October 23, 2024 the Defendants, Empire Holdings Group LLC and Peter Prusinowski, filed a Reply in Support of their Motion to Dismiss Business Opportunity Rule Claims. A copy of the October 23, 2024 filing may be downloaded here. 
October 22, 2024 - Receiver's First Written Report​ [38]
On October 22, 2024, the Receiver, Kevin Dooley Kent, filed his First Receiver Report with the Court. A copy of the October 22, 2024 filing may be downloaded here. 
October 16, 2024 - Pl Opp to Def Motion to Dismiss Complaint - Empire Holdings​ [36]
On October 16, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission filed an Opposition to Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss Complaint. A copy of the October 16, 2024 filing may be downloaded here. 
October 11, 2024 - Motion for Attys Fees or to Withdraw as Counsel​ [35]
On October 11, 2024 the Defendant, Peter Prusinowski filed a Motion for Fees Incurred to Date, and Additional Fees to Continue to Defend or, in the Alternative, to Withdraw as Counsel of Record. A copy of the October 11, 2024 filing may be downloaded here. 
October 10, 2024 - Order Rescheduling PI Hearing​ [34]
On October 10, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania rescheduled the Preliminary Injunction. A copy of the October 10, 2024 Order may be downloaded here. 
October 3, 2024 - FTC and Defs' Joint Motion to Extend TRO and Continue Hearing to Show Cause [28]
On October 3, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission and Defendants, Empire Holdings Group LLC and Peter Prusinowski, filed a Joint Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining and Continue Hearing to Show Cause why a Preliminary Injunction Should not Issue. A copy of the October 3, 2024 filing may be downloaded here. The Motion was granted on October 3, 2024. A copy of the Order Granting the Joint Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order [32] may be downloaded here. 
​September 29, 2024 - Motion to Dismiss​ [23]
On September 24, 2024, the Defendants, Empire Holdings Group LLC and Peter Prusinowski, filed a Motion to Dismiss the Complaint. A copy of the September 24, 2024 filing may be downloaded here. 
September 20, 2024 - Temporary Restraining Order with Asset Freeze and Appointment of a Temporary Receiver [19]
On September 20, 2024 the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ordered a Temporary Restraining Order with Asset Freeze and Appointment of a Temporary Receiver. A copy of the September 20, 2024 Order may be downloaded here. 
September 19, 2024 - Complaint [1]
On September 19, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission filed a Complaint against Empire Holdings Group and Peter Prusinowski. A copy of the September 19, 2024 filing may be downloaded here.