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<blockquote data-quote="Alzrius" data-source="post: 9178256" data-attributes="member: 8461"><p>A few new developments over the last two months, the most notable being the rise and fall of Rob Kuntz's notice of claim re: the Gygax estate. But before we get to that, there are a few unrelated entries.</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">There's a brief notice on September 6th that Elise Gygax-Cousino has changed addresses.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">October 5th saw the issue of a stipulation and order regarding the payment of fees for attorneys, including for the personal representative. No details are listed in the summary.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">On September 29th, the court received a letter from attorney Stephen Koch (the personal representative (i.e. the executor) for the Gygax estate), regarding a proposed order using a trust account. Subsequently, on October 9th, the court issued an order dispensing with a previous order that the personal representative for the Gygax estate had to open an "estate account" (presumably relating to the estate's finances) and instead allowing him to use his <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interest_on_Lawyer_Trust_Accounts" target="_blank">IOLTA</a> account.</li> </ul><p>With regard to Rob Kuntz's claims, there's a lot more to take note of:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">In anticipation of the motion hearing, Kuntz submits a considerable amount of evidence, entering exhibits on September 5th, 11th, 18th, 22nd, and 25th; all considered, ten different documents are entered into evidence.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Starting with the second item entered, on September 11th, Kuntz files a motion that the evidence he's entering should be sealed. While Judge Koss initially grants the motion to seal them ahead of the motion hearing (after noting that the initial request wasn't filed in the proper format), an objection is filed by attorney Gorn (i.e. Luke's attorney) on September 21st, after attorney Koch had written a letter on September 12th asking for access to the documents. Judge Koss subsequently unseals them, allowing the attorneys (as well as the public) access to the evidence submitted by Kuntz.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Shortly afterward, on September 25th, Kuntz sends a letter to the court regarding the last exhibit he submitted, and also notifying them that Paul Stormberg will be appearing in person at the motion hearing. (As I recall, Stormberg has a business relationship with TLB Games, Kuntz's company.)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The motion hearing took place on September 26th, with the following entry on the docket:</li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p>Let's unpack that as follows:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The court initially hears a report from attorney Koch about "money received thus far." My personal speculation is that this has something to do with the recent <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/luke-gygax-brings-back-gary-gygaxs-castle-zagyg.699482/" target="_blank">re-release of Yggsburgh</a>, but I can't say for certain. Either way, both Gail and Luke's attorneys agree that there's no problems where this issue is concerned.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">There's then a discussion over whether or not Rob Kuntz's motion regarding having a claim to the Gygax estate was issued too late to be allowed or not. Kuntz himself answers several questions by the court, and then is questioned by attorneys for both Luke and Gail, before Koch (the estate's executor) makes a statement.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">After a subsequent statement by Rob Kuntz, attorney Gorn (i.e. Luke's attorney) and attorney Koch both make a response regarding "publication," though publication of what remains unclear.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">There's then a discussion regarding the orders issued by Judge Reddy (who that is I'm not sure) regarding the deadline for filing claims.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ultimately, Kuntz's claim is rejected for not being submitted in a timely manner.</li> </ul><p>Finally, we have a few items issued in the wake of the motion hearing:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">On September 29th, three days after the hearing, a proposed order is issued to the court regarding the denial of Rob Kuntz's claim. A letter from attorney Koch in response is also submitted on the same day (suggesting that the proposed order was his).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">On October 9th, the order formally denying Rob Kuntz's claim is issued by the court. A notice of entry regarding the order is given the next day, and an affidavit that the order is being mailed to Rob Kuntz is entered on the 11th.</li> </ul><p>As of right now, the case status is still listed as "Open - Electronic filing," suggesting that there could still be more to come before the book is closed on this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alzrius, post: 9178256, member: 8461"] A few new developments over the last two months, the most notable being the rise and fall of Rob Kuntz's notice of claim re: the Gygax estate. But before we get to that, there are a few unrelated entries. [LIST] [*]There's a brief notice on September 6th that Elise Gygax-Cousino has changed addresses. [*]October 5th saw the issue of a stipulation and order regarding the payment of fees for attorneys, including for the personal representative. No details are listed in the summary. [*]On September 29th, the court received a letter from attorney Stephen Koch (the personal representative (i.e. the executor) for the Gygax estate), regarding a proposed order using a trust account. Subsequently, on October 9th, the court issued an order dispensing with a previous order that the personal representative for the Gygax estate had to open an "estate account" (presumably relating to the estate's finances) and instead allowing him to use his [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interest_on_Lawyer_Trust_Accounts]IOLTA[/url] account. [/LIST] With regard to Rob Kuntz's claims, there's a lot more to take note of: [LIST] [*]In anticipation of the motion hearing, Kuntz submits a considerable amount of evidence, entering exhibits on September 5th, 11th, 18th, 22nd, and 25th; all considered, ten different documents are entered into evidence. [*]Starting with the second item entered, on September 11th, Kuntz files a motion that the evidence he's entering should be sealed. While Judge Koss initially grants the motion to seal them ahead of the motion hearing (after noting that the initial request wasn't filed in the proper format), an objection is filed by attorney Gorn (i.e. Luke's attorney) on September 21st, after attorney Koch had written a letter on September 12th asking for access to the documents. Judge Koss subsequently unseals them, allowing the attorneys (as well as the public) access to the evidence submitted by Kuntz. [*]Shortly afterward, on September 25th, Kuntz sends a letter to the court regarding the last exhibit he submitted, and also notifying them that Paul Stormberg will be appearing in person at the motion hearing. (As I recall, Stormberg has a business relationship with TLB Games, Kuntz's company.) [*]The motion hearing took place on September 26th, with the following entry on the docket: [/LIST] Let's unpack that as follows: [LIST] [*]The court initially hears a report from attorney Koch about "money received thus far." My personal speculation is that this has something to do with the recent [url=https://www.enworld.org/threads/luke-gygax-brings-back-gary-gygaxs-castle-zagyg.699482/]re-release of Yggsburgh[/url], but I can't say for certain. Either way, both Gail and Luke's attorneys agree that there's no problems where this issue is concerned. [*]There's then a discussion over whether or not Rob Kuntz's motion regarding having a claim to the Gygax estate was issued too late to be allowed or not. Kuntz himself answers several questions by the court, and then is questioned by attorneys for both Luke and Gail, before Koch (the estate's executor) makes a statement. [*]After a subsequent statement by Rob Kuntz, attorney Gorn (i.e. Luke's attorney) and attorney Koch both make a response regarding "publication," though publication of what remains unclear. [*]There's then a discussion regarding the orders issued by Judge Reddy (who that is I'm not sure) regarding the deadline for filing claims. [*]Ultimately, Kuntz's claim is rejected for not being submitted in a timely manner. [/LIST] Finally, we have a few items issued in the wake of the motion hearing: [LIST] [*]On September 29th, three days after the hearing, a proposed order is issued to the court regarding the denial of Rob Kuntz's claim. A letter from attorney Koch in response is also submitted on the same day (suggesting that the proposed order was his). [*]On October 9th, the order formally denying Rob Kuntz's claim is issued by the court. A notice of entry regarding the order is given the next day, and an affidavit that the order is being mailed to Rob Kuntz is entered on the 11th. [/LIST] As of right now, the case status is still listed as "Open - Electronic filing," suggesting that there could still be more to come before the book is closed on this. [/QUOTE]
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