Foster v. Author Success Publishing et al (MAG+)
| Ronald H. Foster |
| Author Success Publishing, Mark Anderson, Michaela Stone, Emily Rose, Echo Global LLC and Khurram Y. Khan |
| 2:2025cv00545 |
| July 21, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama |
| Jerusha T Adams |
| Bill Lewis |
| Racketeer/Corrupt Organization |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1962 Racketeering (RICO) Act |
| None |
Docket Report
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Filing 95
Clerk's NOTICE of Denial of Application for Entry of Default; Plaintiff's #77 -1-2,-3, Application to Clerk for Entry of Default against Defendant Author Success Publishing is denied, and default will not be entered against this Defendant. Entered by Trey Granger, Clerk of Court on 1/14/2026. (AM)
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Filing 94
Clerk's NOTICE of Denial of Application for Entry of Default; Plaintiff's #76 Application for the entry of default against Defendant Echo Global, LLC, is denied, and default will not be entered against this Defendant. Entered by Trey Granger, Clerk of Court on 1/14/2026. (AM)
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Filing 93
Clerk's NOTICE of Denial of Application for Entry of Default; Plaintiff's #71 Application to Clerk for Entry of Default against Defendant Echo Global, LLC, is denied, and default will not be entered against this Defendant. Entered by Trey Granger, Clerk of Court on 1/14/2026. (AM)
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Filing 92
Notice of Deficiency requiring filing of Corporate Disclosure/Conflict Statement sent to Echo Global LLC & Khurram Y. Khan; Corporate Disclosures due by 1/23/2026. (Attachments: #1 Standing Order and Sample Format)(AM)
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Filing 91
MOTION for Extension for Answer by Khurram Y. Khan & Echo Global LLC. (HRR)
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Filing 90
ORDER: Based upon an independent review of the file in this action, the court ADOPTS the Magistrate Judge's Recommendation and DENIES the Defendant's motion to dismiss (Doc. #62 ). Signed by District Judge Bill Lewis on 1/9/2026. (TPS)
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Filing 89
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re #83 Order sent to Author Success Publishing. (TPS)
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Filing 88
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re #82 Text Order sent to Author Success Publishing. (HRR)
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Filing 87
REPLY in Support of #79 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint, filed by Ronald H. Foster. (AM)
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Filing 86
MOTION for Evidence for Dismissal by Ronald H. Foster. (HRR)
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Filing 84
Final Reply (No-Evidence) in Support of #81 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Statement of Undisputed Material Facts)(AM)
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Filing 85
Return Receipt Card showing service of #82 Text Order, signed by illegible for Ronald H. Foster. (HRR)
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Filing 83
ORDER: Before the court is the cross-motion for summary judgment (Doc. No. #81 ) filed by Plaintiff Ronald H. Foster. (Doc. No. #81 .) Upon consideration of the motion, it is ORDERED that, on or before December 30, 2025, Defendant Khurram Khan shall show cause why the motion should not be granted. On or before January 9, 2026, Plaintiff shall file a reply, as further set out in Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 12/10/2025. (TPS)
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Filing 82
TEXT ORDER: Before the court is Plaintiff Ronald H. Foster's #79 motion for leave to file a second amended complaint. Upon consideration of the motion, it is ORDERED that, on or before December 19, 2025, Defendants shall SHOW CAUSE why the motion should not be granted. On or before December 29, 2025, Plaintiff shall file a reply. The motion shall be under submission on the date of the filing of the reply brief, and no further briefing on the motion shall be allowed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 12/9/2025. (mailed USPS & CMRRR to Foster & Khan)(AM) (AM).
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Filing 81
Opposition to #73 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit X-Master Evidence List, #2 Exhibit X, #3 Declaration)(AM)
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Filing 80
Notice of Filing - Proposed Summons (Attachments: #1 Proposed Summons)(AM)
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Filing 79
MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint, by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing, #2 Text of Proposed Order, #3 2nd Amended Complaint)(AM)
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Cross-MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment, by Ronald H. Foster. (NO PDF-see doc #81 ) (AM)
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Copy of #77 Application and Docket Sheet delivered electronically to clerk of court. (AM)
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Filing 78
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE Executed as to #26 Amended Complaint, #66 Alias Summons Acknowledgement filed by Ronald H. Foster. (HRR)
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Filing 77
Renewed Application to Clerk for Entry of Default by Ronald H. Foster against Echo Global LLC. (Attachments: #1 Updated request for Clerk's Entry of Default, #2 Exhibit Index, #3 Declaration of Non-Response, #4 Declaration, #5 Exhibit A, #6 Exhibit B, #7 Exhibit C, #8 Exhibit D)(AM)
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Filing 76
NOTICE of Denial of the Applications for the Entry of Default Against Defendant Echo Global, LLC. Signed by Trey Granger, Clerk of Court on 11/25/2025. (HRR)
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Filing 75
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE Executed as to #66 Alias Summons and #26 Amended Complaint on Author Success Publishing on 11/14/2025. (TPS)
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Filing 74
ORDER: it is ORDERED as follows: 1. The motion to dismiss (Doc. No. #73 ) is CONSTRUED as a motion for summary judgment under Rule 56 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. 2. On or before December 15, 2025, Defendant Khan shall file evidence and a brief in support of his motion. The brief shall specifically identify the evidence he believes demonstrates the absence of a genuine issue of material fact. The brief shall also explain why he believes he is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, and his argument shall be supported by citations to controlling case law. 3. On or before January 5, 2026, Plaintiff Ronald H. Foster shall show cause in writing why the motion for summary judgment (Doc. No. #73 ) should not be granted. Plaintiff is specifically ADVISED to address the issues raised in the motion for summary judgment and state why the motion should not be granted and why this case should not be dismissed. Plaintiff is CAUTIONED that, should he fail to show cause why the motion should not be granted or fail to comply with this Order, the Magistrate Judge will recommend that this action be dismissed. 4. Defendant Khan shall file a reply on or before January 12, 2026. The motion shall be under submission on the date of the filing of the reply brief, and no further briefing on the motion shall be allowed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 11/24/2025. (WCL)
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Filing 73
MOTION for Case to be Dismissed due to Wrong LLC by Khurram Y. Khan. (Attachments: #1 Supporting Documents)(HRR). Construed to be a MOTION for Summary Judgment on 11/24/2025 in the court's #74 Order (WCL).
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Filing 72
NOTICE of Denial of the Applications for the Entry of Default Against Defendant Author Success Publishing. Signed by Trey Granger, Clerk of Court on 11/20/2025. (HRR)
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Filing 71
Application to Clerk for Entry of Default by Ronald H. Foster against Echo Global LLC. (HRR) (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/20/2025: #1 Main Document) (HRR).
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Filing 70
STRICKEN - MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default Against Echo Global LLC by Ronald H. Foster. (HRR) Modified used incorrect even in error on 11/20/2025 (HRR).
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Filing 69
Return Receipt Card showing service of the #63 Memorandum Opinion and Order signed by Ronald Foster for Ronald H. Foster, served on 11/6/2025. (WCL)
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Filing 68
Case Reassigned to Honorable Judge Bill Lewis. Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr. is no longer assigned to the case. (AEG)
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Filing 67
RECOMMENDATION AND ORDER OF THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE: the court CONSTRUES the "Motion for Trouble Finding Attorney" (Doc. No. #62 ) as containing two motions filed by Defendant Khan: (1) a motion for assistance finding an attorney and (2) a motion to dismiss the claims against Defendant Echo Global, LLC. The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to correct the docket sheet to indicate that these motions were filed solely by Defendant Khan. It is ORDERED that the #62 motion for assistance finding an attorney is DENIED. In addition, it is the RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE that the #62 motion to dismiss be DENIED; Objections to R&R due by 11/19/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 11/4/2025. (AM)
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Filing 66
Alias Summons issued as to Author Success Publishing and returned to pro se party to deliver to USMS for service. (AM)
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Filing 65
RESPONSE to #63 Order to Show Cause, filed by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(AM)
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Filing 64
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: it is ORDERED that Plaintiff's #58 Supplemental Motion for Alternative Service of Process on Author Success Publishing is GRANTED to the extent that a United States marshal or a deputy marshal shall serve the summons and complaint on Defendant Author Success Publishing, as further set out in Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 10/29/2025. (Furn: USMS)(AM)
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Filing 63
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: it is ORDERED as follows: 1. Plaintiff's #55 motion for clarification is DENIED; 2. Plaintiff's #55 motion for reconsideration is DENIED; 3. Plaintiff's #55 motion for assistance of counsel is DENIED; 4. On or before November 18, 2025, Plaintiff shall SHOW CAUSE (1) why he has not violated Rule 11(b) of the FRCP by continuing to provide misleading and fabricated quotes and case citations and (2) why the court should not sanction him for violating Rule 11 and the court's September 23, 2025 court #53 & #54 orders. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 10/29/2025. (mailed usps & cmrrr to pltf)(AM) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/30/2025: #2 CMRR Receipt) (AM).
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Filing 62
MOTION CONSTRUED as a MOTION for Assistance Finding an Attorney and MOTION to Dismiss claims against Echo Global, pursuant to the #67 Order, filed by Khurram Y. Khan (HRR). Added MOTION to Dismiss on 11/4/2025 (AM). Modified on 11/4/2025 to reflect correct filer, pursuant to #67 Order (AM).
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Filing 61
TEXT ORDER: The motion for Rule 11 sanctions filed by the plaintiff (Doc. No. #46 ) is DENIED for the reasons stated in the Order issued by the court on September 23, 2025 (Doc. No. #53 .). Entered by Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 10/23/2025. (BES)
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Filing 60
Application to Clerk for Entry of Default by Ronald H. Foster. (BES)
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Filing 59
MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default Against Echo Global LLC and Author Success Publishing and Request to Cure Service by Ronald H. Foster. (BES)
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Filing 58
Supplemental MOTION for Alternative Service on Author Success Publishing by Ronald H. Foster. (BES)
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#60 Application for Clerk's Default, #59 Motion for Clerk's Default, & docket sheet emailed to Counsel to the Clerk for review. (BES)
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Filing 57
NOTICE of Denial of the Applications for the Entry of Default Against Defendant Author Success Publishing. Signed by Trey Granger, Clerk of Court on 10/16/2025. (BES)
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Filing 56
Return Receipt Card showing service of the #45 Order signed by Foster for Ronald H. Foster, served on 9/22/2025. (BES)
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Filing 55
MOTION for Clarification, MOTION for Reconsideration, and MOTION Assistance of Counsel by Ronald H. Foster. (BES)
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Filing 54
ORDER denying #52 Motion to Strike. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 9/23/2025. (BES)
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Filing 53
ORDER denying #46 Motion to Strike. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 9/23/2025. (BES)
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Filing 52
MOTION to Strike #43 Pro Se Answer as a Fraudulent Pleading, or in the Alternative, for Rule 11 Sanctions by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit List, #3 Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit B, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit D, #7 Exhibit E, #8 Exhibit F, #9 Exhibit G, #10 Exhibit H)(BES)
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Filing 51
Request for Clerk's Entry of Default and RESPONSE TO #45 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Text of Proposed Order)(BES)
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Filing 50
Request (Application) to Clerk for Entry of Default by Ronald H. Foster. (BES)
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#50 & #51 Requests to Clerk for Entry of Default and Docket Sheet emailed to Counsel to the Clerk of Court for review. (BES)
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Filing 49
ORDER: to clarify the record, the court deems Dft Khan's #43 answer as filed on his own behalf in his individual capacity and in his capacity as organizer of Dft Echo Global. Dft Echo Global's answer or other response to the complaint, which has yet to be filed, must be signed and filed by a licensed attorney. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 9/18/2025. (BES)
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Filing 48
Declaration in Support of Exhibit E filed by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit E)(BES) Modified on 9/18/2025 to correct a typographical error (BES).
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Filing 47
Supplemental MEMORANDUM in Support of #46 MOTION to Strike #43 Answer or in the alternative MOTION for Rule 11 Sanctions filed by Ronald H. Foster. (BES)
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Filing 46
MOTION to Strike #43 Answer as a Fraudulent Pleading, or in the alternative MOTION for Rule 11 Sanctions by Ronald H. Foster. (BES)
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Filing 45
ORDER: the #39 MOTION for Default Judgment is denied as premature since the Clerk has not entered a default against Dft Author Success Publishing. it is ORDERED that Plf shall show cause on or by 10/3/2025, as to why service of process on Author Success Publishing is proper at 4165 Farmdale Road, Philadelphia, PA 19155. Signed by Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr. on 9/18/2025. (mailed reg & CMRRR to pro se plf) (BES) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/18/2025: #1 Certified Mail Tracking Number) (BES).
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Filing 44
ORDER denying as moot the #34 Motion for Alternative Service of Process. Signed by Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr. on 9/18/2025. (BES)
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Filing 43
PRO SE ANSWER to #26 Amended Complaint, by Khurram Y. Khan.(BES)
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Filing 42
Summons Returned Unexecuted as to Author Success Publishing. Filer is notified via this notice of unperfected service. (AM)
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Filing 41
AFFIDAVIT of Default by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (Exhibits B & C not provided to Clerk's Office) (BES)
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Filing 40
Supplemental BRIEF in Support re #39 MOTION for Default Judgment filed by Ronald H. Foster. (BES)
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Filing 39
MOTION for Default Judgment by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(BES)
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Filing 38
Summons Returned Unexecuted as to Emily Rose, pro se plf is notified via this notice of unperfected service on dft Emily Rose. (BES)
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Filing 37
Summons Returned Unexecuted as to Mark Anderson, pro se plf is notified via this notice of unperfected service on dft Mark Anderson. (BES)
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Filing 36
Electronic NOTICE of Demand and Opportunity to Cure by Ronald H. Foster (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(BES)
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Filing 35
NOTICE of Filing Supplemental Ex E re #34 MOTION for Alternative Service of Process by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit E)(BES)
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Filing 34
MOTION for Alternative Service of Process by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Index, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Text of Proposed Order)(BES)
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Filing 33
Summons Returned Unexecuted as to Michaela Stone, pro se plf is notified via this notice of unperfected service on dft Michaela Stone. (BES)
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Filing 32
ORDER: 1) To the extent that the #1 original Complaint requests injunctive relief, it is DENIED as moot. To the extent that Plf's #2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction with Immediate Asset Freeze requests a preliminary injunction based on the allegations in the original Complaint, the #2 Motion is DENIED as moot. Signed by Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr. on 8/26/2025. (BES)
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Filing 31
Return Receipt Card showing service of #23 Alias Summons & #1 Complaint signed by illegible for Author Success Publishing served on 8/18/2025 (per USPS tracking website), answer due 9/8/2025. (BES)
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Filing 30
Alias Summons issued as to Author Success Publishing and returned to pro se plf for service via non-party Personal Process Server. (BES)
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Filing 29
TEXT ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiff's motion for Issuance of Alias Summons (Doc. No. #24 ), and for good cause, it is ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to proceed with service of the alias summons in accordance with procedure. Entered by Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 8/25/2025. (BES)
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Filing 28
Summons Issued as to Echo Global LLC, Khurram Y. Khan and returned to pro se plf for service via non-party personal process server. (BES)
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Filing 27
Proposed Summons for dfts Echo Global LLC, Khurram Y. Khan named in #26 Amended Complaint. (BES)
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Filing 26
AMENDED COMPLAINT against Mark Anderson, Author Success Publishing, Emily Rose, Michaela Stone, Echo Global LLC, Khurram Y. Khan, filed by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit G, #2 Exhibit H, #3 Exhibit I)(BES)
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Filing 25
ORDER: upon an independent and de novo review of the record, it is ORDERED as follows: Plaintiff's Objection (doc. #24 ) is OVERRULED; The Recommendation (doc. #21 ) is ADOPTED; Plaintiff's Motions for Summary Judgment (docs. #4 , #5 ) are DENIED without prejudice; Plaintiff shall file an Amended Complaint on or by September 4, 2025; and, This case is referred back to the Magistrate Judge for all further proceedings, as further set out. Signed by Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr on 8/20/2025. (SCN) (Main Document 25 replaced on 8/20/2025 to correct header) (SCN).
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Filing 24
OBJECTION to the #21 Recommendation by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Proposed Alias Summons, #4 Cover Letter, #5 Text of Proposed Order)(BES)
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MOTION for Issuance of Alias Summons by Ronald H. Foster. (No PDF attached to this entry - see doc #24 for PDF) (BES)
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NOTICE of Newly Discovered Service Information by Ronald H. Foster. (No PDF attached to this entry - see doc #24 for PDF) (BES)
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Filing 23
Alias Summons issued as to Author Success Publishing. (Attachments: #1 Certified Mail Receipt) (sent CMRRR with #1 complaint)(TPS)
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Filing 22
Alias Proposed Summons for Author Success Publishing. (TPS)
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Filing 21
RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE: the undersigned RECOMMENDS that Plf's #4 & #5 motions for summary judgment be DENIED, as further set out in order. Objections to R&R due by 8/22/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 8/8/2025. (BES)
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Filing 20
ORDER denying #11 Motion for Expedited Ruling and Motion for Hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 8/8/2025. (BES)
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Filing 19
ORDER denying #17 Motion for Expedited Discovery, as further set out. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams on 8/7/2025. (SCN)
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Filing 18
ORDER: it is ORDERED that: 1) The #9 Motion to Reconsider is GRANTED; 2) To the extent this Court denied the Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order based on the Plf's failure to submit the certification required by FRCP 65(b)(1), this Court's #9 Order is VACATED; and 3) This Court's conclusion that the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order should be denied remains unchanged. To the extent this Court ordered that the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order should be denied, its denial of the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order shall remain in place. Signed by Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr. on 8/7/2025. (BES)
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Filing 17
MOTION for Expedited Discovery by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(BES)
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Filing 16
Updated Supporting BRIEF in Support of Plf's #2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(BES)
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Filing 15
AFFIDAVIT of Ronald H. Foster re Ongoing Harm by Ronald H. Foster. (BES)
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Filing 14
Rule 56(e)(1) Certification by Ronald H. Foster (BES)
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Filing 13
NOTICE of Supplemental Authority in Support of #2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Ronald H. Foster. (BES)
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Filing 12
Certificate of Conference by Ronald H. Foster (BES)
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Filing 11
MOTION for Expedited Ruling or MOTION for Hearing by Ronald H. Foster. (BES)
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MOTIONS REFERRED: #2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, #4 MOTION for Summary Judgment, #5 MOTION for Summary Judgment (BES) Modified on 7/29/2025 to remove motion text that was previously ruled on (BES).
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Filing 10
MOTION for Reconsideration re #9 Order filed by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit) (LAB)
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Filing 9
ORDER: Plf's #2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is DENIED. This case is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for further proceedings and determination or recommendation as may be appropriate. Signed by Honorable Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr. on 7/22/2025. (BES)
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Filing 8
Summons Issued as to Mark Anderson, Author Success Publishing, Emily Rose, Michaela Stone. Mailed CMRRR with a copy of the #1 Complaint. (BES) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/21/2025: #1 Certified Mail Tracking Numbers) (BES).
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Filing 7
Proposed Summons for all dfts. (BES)
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Filing 6
Filing Fee Received: $405.00, receipt number 8406. (BES)
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Filing 5
MOTION for Summary Judgment by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(BES)
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Filing 4
MOTION for Summary Judgment by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(BES)
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Filing 3
Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Ronald H. Foster. (BES)
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Filing 2
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and MOTION for Preliminary Injunction with Immediate Asset Freeze by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Table of Contents, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(BES)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against Mark Anderson, Author Success Publishing, Emily Rose, Michaela Stone, filed by Ronald H. Foster. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Index, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Civil Cover Sheet, #9 Cover Letter)(BES) Modified on 7/21/2025 to remove "(NO IFP, NO FILING FEE)" since plf has paid fee after initial filing(BES).
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