March 16, 2020 |
Filing
527
AMENDED MINUTES 525 MINUTES Motion Hearing held before Judge Christina A. Snyder: RE DEFENDANTS' RENEWED MOTION FOR JUDGMENT AS A MATTER OF LAW, OR ALTERNATIVELY FOR A NEW TRIAL 483 , 435 ; and 459 ; PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR AN AWARD O F PREJUDGMENT INTEREST 488 , filed October 10, 2019. The Court concludes as follows: (1) defendants' motion for judgment as a matter of law is GRANTED and the jury's verdicts as to liability and damages are VACATED because plaintiffs' fail to satisfy the extrinsic test; (2) defendants' motion for a new trial is DENIED AS MOOT; and (3) plaintiffs' motion for prejudgment interest is DENIED AS MOOT, as are any related evidentiary objections. In the event that the Court of Appeals were to find th at judgment as a matter of law on the extrinsic test is not appropriate in this case, the Court conditionally grants a new trial because, for the same reasons set forth above, the jury's findings on the extrinsic test and damages are against the clear weight of the evidence. Court Reporter: Chia Mei Jui.(AMENDED ONLY at Attorneys Present to include Attorney for Amici Musicologist). (lc). Modified on 3/17/2020 (lc).
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July 17, 2019 |
Filing
431
MINUTES Motion Hearing held before Judge Christina A. Snyder: RE DEFENDANTS EX PARTE APPLICATION TO DISQUALIFY COUNSEL ERIC KAYIRA 421 ; DEFENDANTS SECTION 411(b) DEFENSE. The Court DENIES as moot defendants ex parte application to disqualify Eric Kayira as trial counsel. If defendants intend to call Eric Kayira as a witness, defendants will be required to make an offer of proof. Court Reporter: Laura Elias. (lc). Modified on 7/18/2019. (lc).
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October 17, 2018 |
Filing
314
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Christina A. Snyder: RE:DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF DENIAL OF MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 302 . The Court finds this motion appropriate for decision without oral argument. Accordingly, the hearing date of October 15, 2018 is vacated, and the matter is hereby taken under submission. Consistent with the Courts findings and conclusions above, defendants motion for reconsideration is DENIED. (lc). Modified on 10/17/2018 .(lc).
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April 3, 2017 |
Filing
246
MINUTES OF Motion Hearing held before Judge Christina A. Snyder: Defendants' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment 228 is GRANTED. The existing stay of the Discovery Order will remain in effect until otherwise ordered by the Court. Court Reporter: Laura Elias. (gk)
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December 5, 2016 |
Filing
215
AMENDED MINUTES OF Motion Hearing 214 held before Judge Christina A. Snyder RE: Defendants' Motion for Review of Magistrate Judge's 10/11/2016, Nondispositive Ruling Re Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel. Defendants' motion for review and reversal of the magistrate judge's 10/11/2016 order 168 is DENIED. However, further discovery relating to defendants' concert tour revenue is stayed pending resolution of defendants' forthcoming motion for partial summary judgment. Defendants are ordered to file the aforementioned motion no later than 1/23/2017. Other discovery, including that relevant to any motion for summary judgment, may proceed. Court Reporter: Laura Elias. (gk)
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November 1, 2016 |
Filing
171
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) - PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT by Judge Christina A. Snyder: In light of the Court's previous order extending the deadline to seek leave to amend the pleadings, the 11/7/2016, hearing date is vacated and plaintiffs' motion for leave 158 is GRANTED. The Clerk shall file the proposed Third Amended Complaint forthwith. Court Reporter: Not Present. (gk)
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July 21, 2016 |
Filing
147
PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian re Notice (Other) [Stipulation for Protective Order], 145 . See order for details. (hr)
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October 13, 2015 |
Filing
113
MINUTES OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT by Judge Christina A. Snyder: The Court finds this motion appropriate for decision without oral argument. Accordingly, the hearing date of 10/19/2015, is vacated, and the matter is hereby taken under submission. The Court GRANTS plaintiffs' unopposed request for leave to file a second amended complaint 110 . Court Reporter: Not Present. (gk)
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