Sean Hall et al v. Taylor Swift et al
| Sean Hall, Nathan Butler, Nathan Butler an individual doing business as Faith Force Music and Sean Hall an individual doing business as Gimme Some Hot Sauce Music |
| Karl Johan Schuster, Big Machine Label Group, Taylor Swift, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Universal Music Group Inc., Karl Martin Sandberg, SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, a Delaware Corporation, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC and DOES 1-5 |
| 2:2017cv06882 |
| September 18, 2017 |
| US District Court for the Central District of California |
| Michael W Fitzgerald |
| Alka Sagar |
| Copyright |
| 17 U.S.C. § 501 Copyright Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 162
ORDER DISMISSING ACTION WITH PREJUDICE #161 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. This action is hereby dismissed, in its entirety and with prejudice, Plaintiffs and Defendants to bear their respective attorney's fees and costs. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (lom)
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Filing 161
Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Dismissing Entire Action with Prejudice)(Fox, Gerard)
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Filing 160
SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. On the Court's own motion, DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR ORDER EXCLUDING PLAINTIFFS EXPERT REPORTS, OPINIONS, AND TESTIMONY #146 is continued to December 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., to be heard at the Pretrial Conference. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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Filing 159
MINUTES OF DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT #134 ,and DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT #135 held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Case called, and counsel make their appearance. The Court invites counsel to present their oral arguments. Arguments by counsel are heard. For the reasons stated on the record, the Court takes the matter under submission. An order will issue. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv)
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Filing 158
REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Exclude PLAINTIFFS' EXPERT REPORTS, OPINIONS, AND TESTIMONY #146 filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 16, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 17)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 157
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO AMEND OR RECONSIDER SUMMARY JUDGMENT RULING #108 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. For the reasons stated on the record on September 12, 2022, Defendants' Motion to Amend or Reconsider Summary Judgment Ruling is DENIED. (iv)
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Filing 156
SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. On the Court's own motion and after conferring with counsel, the MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment #135 and MOTION for Summary Judgment #134 are continued to 10/4/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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Filing 155
Corrected STIPULATION to Continue Hearing on Defendants' Second Motion for Summary Judgment and Alternatively Motion for Partial Summary Judgment from October 3, 2022 to October 10, 2022 Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to as to Universal Music Group, Inc., and Plaintiffs' claim for damages in excess of Plaintiffs' interest in allegedly infringed copyright, #135 , Second NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Complaint and the claim contained therein #134 filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Stipulation to Continue Hearing)(Bogorad, Marina)
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Filing 154
Joint STIPULATION to Continue Hearing on Defendants' Second Motion for Summary Judgment and Alternatively Motion for Partial Summary Judgment from October 3, 2022 to October 10, 2022 Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to as to Universal Music Group, Inc., and Plaintiffs' claim for damages in excess of Plaintiffs' interest in allegedly infringed copyright, #135 , Second NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Complaint and the claim contained therein #134 filed by Plaintiff Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting Stipulation to Continue Hearing)(Bogorad, Marina)
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Filing 153
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO MODIFY AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER #136 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Motion is DENIED. (iv)
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Filing 152
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Exclude PLAINTIFFS' EXPERT REPORTS, OPINIONS, AND TESTIMONY #146 filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of G. Fox ISO Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Daubert Motion, #2 Exhibit Ex. 1 to Decl. of G Fox, #3 Exhibit Ex. 2 to Decl. of G Fox, #4 Exhibit Ex. 3 to Decl. of G Fox, #5 Exhibit Ex. 4 to Decl. of G Fox, #6 Exhibit Ex. 5 to Decl. of G Fox)(Fox, Gerard)
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Filing 151
REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to as to Universal Music Group, Inc., and Plaintiffs' claim for damages in excess of Plaintiffs' interest in allegedly infringed copyright, #135 filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 150
REPLY in support of Second NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Complaint and the claim contained therein #134 filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Reply Declaration of K. Sandberg, #2 Declaration Reply Declaration of F. Bell, #3 Declaration Reply Declaration of P. Anderson, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 151, #5 Exhibit Exhibit 152, #6 Exhibit Exhibit 153, #7 Exhibit Exhibit 154, #8 Exhibit Exhibit 155, #9 Exhibit Exhibit 156, #10 Exhibit Exhibit 157, #11 Exhibit Exhibit 158, #12 Exhibit Exhibit 159, #13 Exhibit Exhibit 160, #14 Exhibit Exhibit 161, #15 Exhibit Exhibit 162, #16 Response to Plaintiffs' Statement of Genuine Disputes, #17 Defendants' Evidentiary Objections)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 149
MINUTES OF PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO MODIFY AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER #136 held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Case called, and counsel make their appearance. The Court invites counsel to present their oral arguments. Arguments by counsel are heard. For the reasons stated on the record, the Court takes the matter under submission. An order will issue. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv)
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Filing 148
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Gerard P Fox counsel for Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. Prachi M. Ajmera, admitted Pro Hac Vice is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Sean Hall and Nathan Butler. (Fox, Gerard)
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Filing 147
EXHIBIT 1 to APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Prachi M. Ajmera to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33739621) #128 Certificate of Good Standing - NJ filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Viner, Olga)
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Filing 146
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Exclude PLAINTIFFS' EXPERT REPORTS, OPINIONS, AND TESTIMONY filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 10/24/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 2, #5 Exhibit Exhibit 3, #6 Exhibit Exhibit 4, #7 Exhibit Exhibit 5, #8 Exhibit Exhibit 6, #9 Exhibit Exhibit 7, #10 Exhibit Exhibit 8, #11 Exhibit Exhibit 9, #12 Exhibit Exhibit 10, #13 Exhibit Exhibit 11, #14 Exhibit Exhibit 12, #15 Exhibit Exhibit 13, #16 Exhibit Exhibit 14, #17 Exhibit Exhibit 15, #18 Proposed Order) (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 145
REPLY IN SUPPORT OF NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Granting Plaintiffs Motion to Modify Amended Scheduling Order #136 filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of G. Fox ISO Reply ISO Motion to Amend Scheduling Order, #2 Exhibit to Declaration of G. Fox)(Fox, Gerard)
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Filing 144
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to as to Universal Music Group, Inc., and Plaintiffs' claim for damages in excess of Plaintiffs' interest in allegedly infringed copyright, #135 filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Fox, Gerard)
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Filing 143
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Second NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Complaint and the claim contained therein #134 filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Loren Kajikawa ISO Opposition to Defendants' Second Motion for Summary Judgment, #2 Exhibit to Decl. of L. Kajikawa - Ex. 22, #3 Exhibit to Decl. of L. Kajikawa - Ex. 23, #4 Declaration of Nathan Butler ISO Opposition to Defendants' Second Motion for Summary Judgment, #5 Exhibit to Decl. of Nathan Butler - Ex. 24, #6 Declaration of G. Fox ISO Opposition to Defendants' Second Motion for Summary Judgment, #7 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 25, #8 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 26, #9 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 27, #10 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 28, #11 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 29, #12 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 30, #13 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 31, #14 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 32, #15 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 33, #16 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 34, #17 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 35, #18 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 36, #19 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 37, #20 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 38, #21 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 39, #22 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 40, #23 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 41, #24 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 42, #25 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 43, #26 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 44, #27 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 45, #28 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 46, #29 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 47, #30 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 48, #31 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 49, #32 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 50, #33 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 51, #34 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 52, #35 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 53, #36 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 54, #37 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 55, #38 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 56, #39 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 57, #40 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 58, #41 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 59, #42 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 60, #43 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 61, #44 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 62, #45 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 63, #46 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 64, #47 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 65, #48 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 66, #49 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 67, #50 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 68, #51 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 69, #52 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 70, #53 Notice of Manual Filing or Lodging, #54 Notice of Lodging of Video Exhibits 71, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, #55 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 72, #56 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 82, #57 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 83, #58 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 84, #59 Exhibit to Decl. of G. Fox - Ex. 85, #60 Separate Statement of Genuine Dispute, #61 Evidentiary Objections to Certain Evidence)(Fox, Gerard)
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Filing 142
NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings September 28, 2021 re Transcript #141 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Diaz, Amy) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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Filing 141
TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on September 28, 2021. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Amy Diaz, phone number amyfcrr@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 9/19/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/27/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/25/2022. (Diaz, Amy)
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Filing 140
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Granting Plaintiffs Motion to Modify Amended Scheduling Order #136 filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 139
ORDER AMENDING SCHEDULED DATES AND BRIEFING SCHEDULES #138 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions in Limine set for 12/19/2022 at 11:00 AM. Jury Trial set for 1/17/2023 at 8:30 AM. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (iv)
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Filing 138
Corrected STIPULATION to AMEND Order, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings #120 , Stipulation for Order,, Stipulation to Reschedule, #126 filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 137
STIPULATION to AMEND Order, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings #120 , Stipulation for Order,, Stipulation to Reschedule, #126 filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 136
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Order for Granting Plaintiffs Motion to Modify Amended Scheduling Order filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. Motion set for hearing on 9/12/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Olga Viner to ISO Motion to Modify Amended Scheduling Order, #2 Exhibit Ex. 1 to Decl. of O. Viner, #3 Exhibit Ex. 2 to Decl. of O. Viner, #4 Exhibit Ex. 3 to Decl. of O. Viner, #5 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs Motion to Modify Amended Scheduling Order) (Fox, Gerard)
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Filing 135
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to as to Universal Music Group, Inc., and Plaintiffs' claim for damages in excess of Plaintiffs' interest in allegedly infringed copyright, filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 9/19/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Proposed Order) (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 134
Second NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Complaint and the claim contained therein filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 9/19/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration of T. Swift, #3 Exhibit 116, #4 Exhibit 117, #5 Declaration of A. Swift, #6 Declaration of K. Sandberg, #7 Declaration of K. Schuster, #8 Declaration of P. Brodsky, #9 Exhibit 118, #10 Declaration of F. Bell, #11 Exhibit 119, #12 Exhibit 120, #13 Exhibit 121, #14 Exhibit 122, #15 Exhibit 123, #16 Exhibit 124, #17 Exhibit 125, #18 Exhibit 126, #19 Exhibit 127, #20 Declaration of S. Gold, #21 Declaration of P. Anderson, #22 Exhibit 128, #23 Exhibit 129, #24 Exhibit 130, #25 Exhibit 131, #26 Exhibit 132, #27 Exhibit 133, #28 Exhibit 134, #29 Exhibit 135, #30 Exhibit 136, #31 Exhibit 137, #32 Exhibit 138, #33 Exhibit 139, #34 Exhibit 140, #35 Exhibit 141, #36 Exhibit 142, #37 Exhibit 143, #38 Exhibit 144, #39 Exhibit 145, #40 Exhibit 146, #41 Exhibit 147, #42 Exhibit 148, #43 Exhibit 149, #44 Exhibit 150, #45 proposed Statement of Uncontroverted Facts and Conclusions of Law, #46 proposed Order Granting Motion for Summary Judgment, #47 proposed Judgment) (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 133
ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Granting Application of Non-Resident Attorney Katherine Morrone to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Taylor Swift, designating Peter Anderson as local counsel #132 . (iv)
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Filing 132
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Katherine W. Morrone to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Taylor Swift (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Previously Paid on 8/3/2022, Receipt No. 33743577) filed by Defendant Taylor Swift. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case Pro Hac Vice) (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 131
NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Katherine W. Morrone to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Taylor Swift (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33743577) #130 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Proposed Order has not been flattened and is causing a corruption with the filing. Other error(s) with document(s): Please note that electronic, image or stamp signatures are not allowed for either applicant or local counsel. See Instructions for Applicants (1). (lt)
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Filing 130
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Katherine W. Morrone to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Taylor Swift (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33743577) filed by Defendant Taylor Swift. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case Pro Hac Vice) (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 129
ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Granting Application of Non-Resident Attorney Prachi Ajmera to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Sean Hall and Nathan Butler, designating Olga Viner as local counsel #128 . (iv)
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Filing 128
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Prachi M. Ajmera to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33739621) filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Prachi Ajmera ISO G-64 Application concerning exigent circumstances, #2 Proposed Order Granting Admission of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case Pro Hac Vice) (Attorney Olga Viner added to party Nathan Butler (pty:pla), Attorney Olga Viner added to party Sean Hall (pty:pla)) (Viner, Olga)
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Filing 127
ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND EXTENDING BY ONE WEEK DEADLINE FOR HEARING DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS #126 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The current September 12, 2022, deadline for hearing dispositive motions be and hereby is extended to September 19, 2022. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (iv)
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Filing 126
STIPULATION for Order Setting Briefing Schedule for Motion for Summary Judgment or Partial Summary Judgment, STIPULATION to Reschedule last day to hear dispositive motions filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 125
ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Taylor Swift, designating Peter J. Anderson as local counsel. granting #124 Non-Resident Attorney J. Douglas Baldridge (rolm)
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Filing 124
Amended APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney J. Douglas Baldridge to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Taylor Swift (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500.00 Previously Paid on 5/24/2022, Receipt No. 33355503) filed by defendant Taylor Swift. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Certificate of Good Standing, #4 Certificate of Good Standing, #5 Certificate of Good Standing, #6 Certificate of Good Standing, #7 Certificate of Good Standing) (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 123
RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney J. Douglas Baldridge to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Taylor Swift (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. BCACDC-33355503) #121 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The document is stricken and counsel is ordered to file an amended or corrected document by June 3, 2022. In addition to the errors noted in the Notice of Deficiencies (Docket No. 122), the Court did not receive the word-processing version of the proposed Order as required by the Local Rules. (rolm)
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Filing 122
NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney J. Douglas Baldridge to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Taylor Swift (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. BCACDC-33355503) #121 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(a) Application not complete: state and/or federal courts to which the applicant has been admitted are not listed. Other error(s) with document(s): Failed to list Tennessee State Bar on Application. Submitted duplicate copies of GSC. Eight with application and seven as separate attachments. Please note that electronic, image or stamp signatures are not allowed for either applicant or local counsel. See Instructions for Applicants (1). (lt)
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Filing 121
[DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER RESPONSE ON 05/25/22 SEE DOCKET NO. 123] APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney J. Douglas Baldridge to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Taylor Swift (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. BCACDC-33355503) filed by defendant Taylor Swift. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Certificate of Good Standing, #4 Certificate of Good Standing, #5 Certificate of Good Standing, #6 Certificate of Good Standing, #7 Certificate of Good Standing, #8 Proposed Order) (Anderson, Peter) Modified on 5/25/2022 (rolm).
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Filing 120
ORDER AMENDING SCHEDULED DATES #119 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions in Limine: October 24, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Jury Trial (Est. 5 to 7 Days): November 15, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. (iv)
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Filing 119
STIPULATION to AMEND Order #116 filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 118
NOTICE OF DISCREPANCY AND ORDER: by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, ORDERING Letter dated April 12, 2002 from Lou Porzilli submitted on 4/19/2022 is not to be filed but instead rejected. Denial based on: Lou Porzilli is not a party to this action. (iv)
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Filing 117
NOTICE OF DISCREPANCY AND ORDER: by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, ORDERING Letter dated April 12, 2002 from Lou Porzilli submitted by Plaintiff Sean Hall, Defendants Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster received on 4/15/2022 is not to be filed but instead rejected. Denial based on: Lou Porzilli is not a party to this action. (iv)
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Filing 116
ORDER AMENDING SCHEDULED EXPERT DISCLOSURE AND DISCOVERY DATES #115 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Expert Disclosure (Initial): May 6, 2022. Expert Disclosure (Rebuttal): June 17, 2022. Expert Discovery Cut-off: July 29, 2022. (iv)
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Filing 115
STIPULATION for Order Amending Scheduled Expert Disclosure and Discovery Dates filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 114
SCHEDULING NOTICE and ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Pursuant to General Order 21-08, Order of the Chief Judge 21-124, and Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 7-15, the Court finds the DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO AMEND OR RECONSIDER SUMMARY JUDGMENT RULING #108 appropriate for submission on the papers without oral argument. Accordingly, the hearing set on this motion for February 7, 2022 is vacated and taken off calendar. If the Court determines that a hearing is necessary, one will be reset at a later date. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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Filing 113
REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Order on Motion for Summary Judgment #104 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion for Summary Judgment #104 #108 filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 112
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Order on Motion for Summary Judgment #104 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion for Summary Judgment #104 #108 Plaintiffs Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Amend or Reconsider MSJ Ruling filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Bogorad, Marina)
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Filing 111
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Peter J. Anderson counsel for Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Arleen Fernandez is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by defendants Taylor Swift, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony Music Publishing (US) LLC, formerly known as Sony/ATV Music Publishing America Inc., Big Machine Label Group, LLC, and Universal Music Group, Inc.. (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 110
ORDER AMENDING SCHEDULED DATES #109 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions in Limine: October 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Trial Date (Est. 5 to 7 Days): October 25, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (iv)
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Filing 109
STIPULATION to AMEND Order, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings #103 filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 108
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Order on Motion for Summary Judgment #104 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion for Summary Judgment #104 filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 2/7/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Proposed Order) (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 107
ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE #106 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Plaintiffs shall file and serve their opposition to that motion by January 14, 2022; Defendants shall file and serve their reply in support of that motion by January 24, 2022; and The motion will be scheduled for hearing by the Court on February 7, 2022. (iv)
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Filing 106
STIPULATION for Order Setting Briefing Schedule for Motion Re Summary Judgment Ruling filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 105
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Gerard P Fox counsel for Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. Lauren M. Greene is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Gerard P. Fox. (Fox, Gerard)
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Filing 104
MINUTES(In Chambers): ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT #92 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Motion is DENIED. See minute order for details. (lom)
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Filing 103
ORDER AMENDING SCHEDULED DATES #102 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions in Limine: August 8, 2022. Trial Date (Est. 5 to 7 Days): August 30, 2022 8:30 a.m. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (iv)
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Filing 102
STIPULATION for Order Amending Scheduled Dates filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 101
MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT #92 held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Case called, and counsel make their appearance. The Court invites counsel to present their oral arguments. Arguments by counsel are heard. For the reasons stated on the record, the Court takes the matter under submission. An order will issue. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv)
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Filing 100
SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. On the Court's own motion, the Motion For Summary Judgment #92 is continued to September 28, 2021. The hearing will be held telephonically at 10:00 a.m. Counsel shall use the following conference call information: Number: (877) 411-9748; Access Code: 6448503. Counsel are ordered to remain available from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Any tentative ruling the Court may prepare, will be emailed to counsel prior to the hearing. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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Filing 99
REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Copyright Infringement Extrinsic Test #92 filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit Exhibit 106, #3 Exhibit Exhibit 107, #4 Exhibit Exhibit 108, #5 Exhibit Exhibit 109, #6 Exhibit Exhibit 110, #7 Exhibit Exhibit 111, #8 Exhibit Exhibit 112, #9 Exhibit Exhibit 113, #10 Exhibit Exhibit 114, #11 Exhibit Exhibit 115, #12 Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Statement of Genuine Disputes, #13 Defendants' Evidentiary Objections)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 98
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Copyright Infringement Extrinsic Test #92 filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Attachments: #1 Plaintiffs' Statement of Genuine Dispute in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment, #2 Declaration Declaration of Loren Kajikawa ISO Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment, #3 Exhibit Ex. 1 to Decl. of L. Kajikawa, #4 Exhibit Ex. 2 to Decl. of L. Kajikawa, #5 Exhibit Ex. 3 to Decl. of L. Kajikawa, #6 Exhibit Ex. 4 to Decl. of L. Kajikawa, #7 Exhibit Ex. 5 to Decl. of L. Kajikawa, #8 Declaration Declaration of Gerard P. Fox ISO Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment, #9 Exhibit Ex. 6 to Decl. of G. Fox, #10 Exhibit Ex. 7 to Decl. of G. Fox, #11 Exhibit Ex. 8 to Decl. of G. Fox, #12 Exhibit Ex. 9 to Decl. of G. Fox, #13 Exhibit Ex. 10 to Decl. of G. Fox, #14 Exhibit Ex. 11 to Decl. of G. Fox, #15 Exhibit Ex. 12 to Decl. of G. Fox, #16 Exhibit Ex. 13 to Decl. of G. Fox, #17 Exhibit Ex. 14 to Decl. of G. Fox, #18 Exhibit Ex. 15 to Decl. of G. Fox, #19 Exhibit Ex. 16 to Decl. of G. Fox, #20 Exhibit Ex. 17 to Decl. of G. Fox, #21 Exhibit Ex. 18 to Decl. of G. Fox, #22 Exhibit Ex. 19 to Decl. of G. Fox, #23 Exhibit Ex. 20 to Decl. of G. Fox, #24 Exhibit Ex. 21 to Decl. of G. Fox, #25 Plaintiffs' Evidentiary Objections to Certain Evidence Submitted by Defendants in support of their Motion for Summary Judgment)(Fox, Gerard)
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Filing 97
ORDER AMENDING BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND ADJUSTING SCHEDULED DATES #96 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, re The deadlines and hearings originally scheduled have been rescheduled( Amended Pleadings due by 9/20/2021., Discovery cut-off 2/25/2022., Exhibit List due by 5/23/2022., Witness List due by 5/23/2022., Motions due by 4/4/2022., Motions in Limine to be filed by 5/23/2022., Motion set for hearing on 9/27/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald., Proposed Pretrial Order due by 5/30/2022., Status Report due by 5/23/2022., Last date to conduct settlement conference is 4/15/2022., Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/13/2022 11:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald., Jury Trial set for 7/5/2022 08:30 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald.) *See Order for details* (et)
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Filing 96
STIPULATION to AMEND Order, #89 filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 95
NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. correcting NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Copyright Infringement Extrinsic Test #92 (Attachments: #1 Corrected Exhibit 41 to A. Fernandez Declaration, #2 Corrected Exhibit 61 to A. Fernandez Declaration)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 94
Supplemental NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Big Machine Label Group, identifying HYBE Co., Ltd.. (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 93
PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc., Proof of Service of Physical Exhibits in Support of Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment served on July 19, 2021. (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 92
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Copyright Infringement Extrinsic Test filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 8/30/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 [Proposed] Statement of Uncontroverted Facts and Conclusions of Law, #3 Declaration of Lawrence Ferrara in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment, #4 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Lawrence Ferrara, #5 Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Lawrence Ferrara, #6 Declaration of Prof. Marcyliena Morgan in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment, #7 Exhibit 3 to Declaration of Prof. Marcyliena Morgan, #8 Exhibit 4 to Declaration of Prof. Marcyliena Morgan, #9 Declaration of Prof. Nathaniel Lewis in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment, #10 Exhibit 5 to Declaration of Nathaniel Lewis, #11 Exhibit 5 to Declaration of Nathaniel Lewis, #12 Declaration of Peter Anderson in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment, #13 Exhibit 7 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #14 Exhibit 8 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #15 Exhibit 9 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #16 Exhibit 10 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #17 Exhibit 11 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #18 Exhibit 12 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #19 Exhibit 13 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #20 Exhibit 14 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #21 Exhibit 15 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #22 Exhibit 16 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #23 Exhibit 17 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #24 Exhibit 18 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #25 Exhibit 19 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #26 Exhibit 20 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #27 Exhibit 21 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #28 Exhibit 22 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #29 Exhibit 23 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #30 Exhibit 24 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #31 Exhibit 25 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #32 Exhibit 26 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #33 Exhibit 27 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #34 Exhibit 28 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #35 Exhibit 29 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #36 Exhibit 30 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #37 Exhibit 31 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #38 Exhibit 32 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #39 Exhibit 33 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #40 Exhibit 34 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #41 Exhibit 35 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #42 Exhibit 36 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, #43 Declaration of Arleen Fernandez in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment, #44 Exhibit 37 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #45 Exhibit 38 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #46 Exhibit 39 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #47 Exhibit 40 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #48 Exhibit 41 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #49 Exhibit 42 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #50 Exhibit 43 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #51 Exhibit 44 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #52 Exhibit 45 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #53 Exhibit 46 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #54 Exhibit 47 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #55 Exhibit 48 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #56 Exhibit 49 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #57 Exhibit 50 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #58 Exhibit 51 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #59 Exhibit 52 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #60 Exhibit 53 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #61 Exhibit 54 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #62 Exhibit 55 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #63 Exhibit 56 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #64 Exhibit 57 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #65 Exhibit 58 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #66 Exhibit 59 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #67 Exhibit 60 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #68 Exhibit 61 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #69 Exhibit 62 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #70 Exhibit 63 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #71 Exhibit 64 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #72 Exhibit 65 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #73 Exhibit 66 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #74 Exhibit 67 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #75 Exhibit 68 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #76 Exhibit 69 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #77 Exhibit 70 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #78 Exhibit 71 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #79 Exhibit 72 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #80 Exhibit 73 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #81 Exhibit 74 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #82 Exhibit 75 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #83 Exhibit 76 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #84 Exhibit 77 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #85 Exhibit 78 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #86 Exhibit 79 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #87 Exhibit 80 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #88 Exhibit 81 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #89 Exhibit 82 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #90 Exhibit 83 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #91 Exhibit 84 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #92 Exhibit 85 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #93 Exhibit 86 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #94 Exhibit 87 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #95 Exhibit 88 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #96 Exhibit 89 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #97 Exhibit 90 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #98 Exhibit 91 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #99 Exhibit 92 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #100 Exhibit 93 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #101 Exhibit 94 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #102 Exhibit 95 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #103 Exhibit 96 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #104 Exhibit 97 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #105 Exhibit 98 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #106 Exhibit 99 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #107 Exhibit 100 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #108 Exhibit 101 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #109 Exhibit 102 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #110 Exhibit 103 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #111 Exhibit 104 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #112 Exhibit 105 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, #113 Request for Judicial Notice, #114 Proposed Order, #115 Proposed Judgment) (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 91
NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc. of CDs with Audio and DVD with Video Exhibits. (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 90
NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc. of CDs with Audio and DVD with Video Exhibits. (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 89
ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT #88 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Defendants shall file and serve their early motion for summary judgment as to the copyright infringement extrinsic test by July 19, 2021, noticing it for hearing on August 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Plaintiffs shall file and serve their opposition to that motion by August 4, 2021; and Defendants shall file and serve their reply to that motion by August 16, 2021. (iv)
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Filing 88
STIPULATION for Order Setting Briefing Schedule for Motion for Summary Judgment filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 87
ORDER SETTING SCHEDULE FOR EXPERT DISCLOSURES AND DISCOVERY AS TO EXTRINSIC TEST AND ADJUSTING ALL SCHEDULED DATES #86 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. See order for new dates and hearings. (lom)
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Filing 86
STIPULATION for Order Setting Schedule for Expert Disclosures and Discovery as to Extrinsic Test and Adjusting Scheduled Dates filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 85
MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC MOTION FOR DISCOVERY REGARDING EXPERT DISCOVERY AS TO COPYRIGHT EXTRINSIC TEST PRIOR TO EXPERT CUT-OFF DATES #79 held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Case called, and counsel make their appearance. The Court invites counsel to present their oral arguments. Arguments by counsel are heard. For the reasons stated on the record, the Court takes the matter under submission. An order will issue. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv)
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Filing 84
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Appearance,,, #83 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice of Appearance of Withdrawal of Counsel G123.. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (ak)
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Filing 83
NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Arleen Fernandez on behalf of Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc. (Attorney Arleen Fernandez added to party Big Machine Label Group(pty:dft), Attorney Arleen Fernandez added to party Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc(pty:dft), Attorney Arleen Fernandez added to party Karl Martin Sandberg(pty:dft), Attorney Arleen Fernandez added to party Karl Johan Schuster (pty:dft), Attorney Arleen Fernandez added to party Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC (pty:dft), Attorney Arleen Fernandez added to party Taylor Swift(pty:dft), Attorney Arleen Fernandez added to party Universal Music Group Inc.(pty:dft))(Fernandez, Arleen)
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Filing 82
SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Pursuant to General Order 20-09, the MOTION FOR DISCOVERY REGARDING EXPERT DISCOVERY AS TO COPYRIGHT EXTRINSIC TEST PRIOR TO EXPERT CUT-OFF DATES #79 set for March 1, 2021 will be held telephonically at 10:30 a.m. Counsel shall use the following conference call information: Number: (888) 278-0296; Access Code: 4787194. Counsel are ordered to remain available from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Any tentative ruling the Court may prepare, will be emailed to counsel prior to the hearing. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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Filing 81
MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION for Discovery regarding Expert Discovery as to Copyright Extrinsic Test Prior to Expert Cut-Off Dates #79 filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 80
SCHEDULING NOTICE and ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. On the Court's own motion, the hearing before Magistrate Judge Sagar on Defendants' Motion for Order for Expert Discovery #79 (the "Motion") on 2/22/2021 is VACATED. The Court sets this Motion for telephonic hearing on 3/1/2021, at 10:00am, before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (smom) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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Filing 79
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Discovery regarding Expert Discovery as to Copyright Extrinsic Test Prior to Expert Cut-Off Dates filed by defendant Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 2/22/2021 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (Attachments: #1 Joint Stipulation, #2 Declaration of Peter Anderson, #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit 2, #5 Exhibit 3, #6 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 78
PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar re Stipulation for Protective Order, #77 . (see document for details) (hr)
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Filing 77
STIPULATION for Protective Order filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: #1 copy of proposed Stipulated Protective Order marked against Magistrate Judge's Form)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 76
ORDER RE JURY TRIAL by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Last Day to Add Parties/Amend Pleadings 6/28/2021. Non-expert Discovery Cut-off 12/3/2021. Last Day to Hear Motions 1/10/2022. File Memorandum of Contentions of Fact and Law, Exhibit and Witness Lists, Status Report regarding settlement, and all Motions in Limine 2/28/2022. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions in Limine set for 3/21/2022 at 11:00 AM. Trial Date (Est. 5 to 7 Days) set for 4/12/2022 at 8:30 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (iv)
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Filing 75
ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 3 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Case ordered to a private mediator based upon a stipulation of the parties or by the court order. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 1/21/2022. (iv)
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Filing 74
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: MOTION FOR ORDER BIFURCATING DISCOVERY #69 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Motion is DENIED. (iv)
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Filing 73
SCHEDULING NOTICE and ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Pursuant to General Order 20-09 and Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 7-15, the Court finds the SCHEDULING CONFERENCE, and MOTION FOR ORDER BIFURCATING DISCOVERY #69 appropriate for submission on the papers without oral argument. Accordingly, the hearings set for November 16, 2020 are vacated and taken off calendar. If the Court determines that a hearing is necessary, one will be reset at a later date. IT IS SO ORDERED.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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Filing 72
REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Bifurcate Discovery #69 filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 71
JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan Local Rule 26-1 ; estimated length of trial 5-7 days, filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates Worksheet)(Greene, Lauren)
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Filing 70
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Bifurcate Discovery #69 filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Greene, Lauren)
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Filing 69
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Bifurcate Discovery filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 11/16/2020 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Proposed Order) (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 68
AMENDED ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. This case has been assigned to Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. This matter is set for a scheduling conference 11/16/20 at 11:00 AM (pg)
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Filing 67
ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. This case has been assigned to Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. This matter is set for a scheduling conference 11/16/20 at 11:00 AM (pg)
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Filing 66
ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc..(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 65
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Motion is DENIED. Defendants shall file their Answer by September 21, 2020. (iv)
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Filing 64
OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike allegations of industry custom and practice Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 #20 Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Notice re Astor-White (Dkt. #63) filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Fox, Gerard)
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Filing 63
DEFENDANTS' NOTICE RE ASTOR-WHITE V. STRONG (9TH CIR. AUGUST 21, 2020) re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike allegations of industry custom and practice Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 #20 filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Astor-White decision (Aug. 21, 2020))(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 62
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike allegations of industry custom and practice Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 #20 Supplemental Memorandum per Scheduling Notice (Dkt.58) filed by Plaintiff Sean Hall. (Fox, Gerard)
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Filing 61
NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings January 27, 2020 re Transcript #60 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Diaz, Amy) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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Filing 60
TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on January 27, 2020. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Amy Diaz, phone number amyfcrr@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 9/8/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/18/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/16/2020. (Diaz, Amy)
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Filing 59
MEMORANDUM in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike allegations of industry custom and practice Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 #20 (Supplemental Memorandum per Scheduling Notice (Doc. 58), filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 58
SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. In light of the Ninth Circuit's opinion and the parties' discussion with the Court at the telephonic conference, the Court will allow Plaintiffs and Defendants to each file a memorandum of no more than five pages regarding only (1) whether Plaintiffs' claim fails because the unprotected ideas underlying the allegedly copied words merge with those words, rendering them unprotectable too; and (2) whether Plaintiffs' alleged decision to combine two public domain elements players playing and haters hating is not copyrightable and whether plaintiffs' and defendants' alleged uses of these public domain elements are different in multiple respects and, as a result, are not virtually identical. Defendants' supplemental memorandum should be filed on or before August 11, 2020, and Plaintiffs' supplemental memorandum should be filed on or before August 18, 2020. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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Filing 57
MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE RE NINTH CIRCUIT MANDATE held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Court and counsel discuss how to proceed in the case. For reasons stated on the record, the Court will issue an order with the deadlines for the discussed briefing. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv)
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Filing 56
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Appearance #55 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel G123. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (ak)
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Filing 55
NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Gerard P Fox on behalf of Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall (Fox, Gerard)
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Filing 54
STATUS REPORT Plaintiff's Response to Defendants' Status Report filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Fox, Gerard)
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Filing 53
STATUS REPORT filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 52
SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Court having set a Telephonic States Conference Re Ninth Circuit Mandate for January 27, 2020 at 11:30 a.m., hereby provides counsel with the conference call information: Number: (877) 848-7030; Access Code: 4573404. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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Filing 51
NOTICE OF HEARING ON USCA Judgment re USCA Mandate, #50 : Telephonic Status Conference re Ninth Circuit Mandate set for 1/27/2020 at 11:30 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (iv)
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Filing 50
MANDATE of Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, #38 , CCA # 18-55426. The judgment of this Court, entered October 28, 2019, and amended on December 5, 2019, takes effect this date. This constitutes the formal mandate of this Court issued pursuant to Rule 41(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. Costs are taxed against the appellees in the amount of $131.30. [See USCA Memorandum #48 REVERSED and REMANDED.](mat)
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Filing 49
ORDER from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, #38 filed by Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. CCA # 18-55426. The Memorandum Disposition, filed on October 28, 2019, and reported at 782 F. App'x 639 (9th Cir. 2019), is amended. (iv)
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Filing 48
MEMORANDUM from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, #38 filed by Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. CCA # 18-55426. The decision of the District Court is REVERSED and REMANDED. (iv)
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Filing 47
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information (G-06),, #46 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Request for Substitution of Counsel. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (ak)
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Filing 46
NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Peter J Anderson counsel for Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Changing Firm Name and address to Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 865 South Figueroa St., Suite 2400 Los Angeles, CA 90017. Changing Both to peteranderson@dwt.com; Fax 213-633-6899. Filed by defendants Taylor Swift, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc., Big Machine Label Group, LLC and Universal Music Group, Inc.. (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 45
NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings February 12, 2018 re Transcript #44 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Diaz, Amy) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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Filing 44
TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on February 12, 2018. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Amy Diaz, phone number amyfcrr@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 5/31/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/11/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/8/2018. (Diaz, Amy)
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Filing 43
TRANSCRIPT ORDER re: Court of Appeals case number 18-55426, as to Plaintiff Nathan Butler, Sean Hall for Court Reporter. Court will contact Lauren Greene at lgreene@gerardfoxlaw.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Greene, Lauren)
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Filing 42
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES #36 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Having considered all of the fee-award factors, and appropriately weighing objective reasonableness following Kirtsaeng, the Court declines to award any attorneys' fees to Defendants. The Motion is DENIED. (iv)
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Filing 41
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) COURT ORDER TAKING HEARING ON MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES #36 OFF CALENDAR AND UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Pursuant to Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 7-15, the Court finds that this matter is appropriate for submission on the papers without oral argument. Accordingly, the hearing set on this motion for April 16, 2018, is vacated and taken off calendar. (iv)
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Filing 40
REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees #36 filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 39
NOTIFICATION from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals of case number assigned and briefing schedule. Appeal Docket No. 18-55426 assigned to Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, #38 as to Plaintiff Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (iv)
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Filing 38
NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. Appeal of Judgment, #34 . (Appeal Fee - $505 Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-21503709.) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Greene, Lauren)
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Filing 37
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees #36 filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Greene, Lauren)
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Filing 36
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 4/16/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit 2, #5 Exhibit 3, #6 Exhibit 4, #7 Proposed Order) (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 35
REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Copyright. (Closing) (Attachments: #1 Judgment) (iv)
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Filing 34
JUDGMENT UPON DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE #33 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald.IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that judgment be entered in favor of Defendants and against Plaintiffs, that the action be dismissed with prejudice, and that Plaintiffs take nothing by way of their Complaint. Defendants are awarded their costs as provided by law. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (iv)
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Filing 33
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DISMISSING CASE WITH PREJUDICE #20 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Plaintiffs further request that the Court dismiss the action without prejudice. In other words, Plaintiffs want to have their judgment treated as a voluntary dismissal. Accordingly, the Motion to Dismiss is now GRANTED without leave to amend and this action is DISMISSED with prejudice. (iv)
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Filing 32
RESPONSE filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.to Notice (Other) #31 and Request for Entry of Judgment (Attachments: #1 proposed Judgment)(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 31
NOTICE (Notice of Intent Not to File an Amended Complaint) filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Greene, Lauren)
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Filing 30
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AND MOTION TO STRIKE #20 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Motion is GRANTED with leave to amend. Should Plaintiffs elect to file a first amended complaint, they must do so by February 26, 2018. While there may be a first amended complaint, there will be no second. Any future motion to dismiss will be granted without leave to amend. (iv)
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Filing 29
MINUTES OF MOTION TO DISMISS #20 held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Case called, and counsel make their appearance. The Court hears oral argument from counsel and takes the matter under submission. An order will issue. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv)
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Filing 28
REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike allegations of industry custom and practice Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 #20 filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 27
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE #26 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Non-Opposition to Document (not a motion) - under Category - Notices (other). In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (jp)
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Filing 26
PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE (Greene, Lauren)
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Filing 25
MEMORANDUM in Opposition TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AND MOTION TO STRIKE filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Greene, Lauren)
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Filing 24
ORDER TO CONTINUE HEARING DATE ON DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AND MOTION TO STRIKE #23 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald that the hearing on Defendant MOTION to Dismiss For Failure To State A Claim and MOTION to Strike allegations of industry custom and practice #20 currently scheduled for 2/5/2018, shall be continued to 2/12/2018. The briefing schedule shall be set as follows: Plaintiffs opposition shall be filed and served no later than 1/19/2018, and Defendants reply shall be filed and served no later than 1/29/2018. (jp)
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Filing 23
STIPULATION to Continue Hearing date on Motion to Dismiss from February 5, 2018 to February 12, 2018 filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Greene, Lauren)
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Filing 22
Amended NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc. of CD containing Audio Exhibits in support of Motion to Dismiss (Doc. 20). (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 21
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc., identifying Sony Corporation, Vivendi, S.A.. (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 20
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike allegations of industry custom and practice Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 2/5/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Exhibits to Declaration, #4 Request for Judicial Notice, #5 Notice of Lodging of Audio Exhibits, #6 Notice of Manual Filing, #7 Proposed Order) (Attorney Peter J Anderson added to party Karl Martin Sandberg(pty:dft), Attorney Peter J Anderson added to party Karl Johan Schuster (pty:dft)) (Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 19
NOTICE OF DISCREPANCY AND ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, ORDERING Certification and Notice of Interested Parties submitted by Jessie Graham received on 12/12/2017 is not to be filed but instead rejected. Denial based on: Filer is not a party to the case. Judicial review is required. (jp)
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Filing 18
STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Universal Music Group Inc. answer now due 1/3/2018; Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc answer now due 1/3/2018; Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC answer now due 1/3/2018; Big Machine Label Group answer now due 1/3/2018; Taylor Swift answer now due 1/3/2018, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by defendants Universal Music Group Inc.; Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc; Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC ; Big Machine Label Group; Taylor Swift.(Attorney Peter J Anderson added to party Big Machine Label Group(pty:dft), Attorney Peter J Anderson added to party Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc(pty:dft), Attorney Peter J Anderson added to party Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC (pty:dft), Attorney Peter J Anderson added to party Taylor Swift(pty:dft), Attorney Peter J Anderson added to party Universal Music Group Inc.(pty:dft))(Anderson, Peter)
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Filing 17
SUMMONS WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Sean Hall. upon Universal Music Group Inc. waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/5/2017, answer due 12/4/2017. Waiver of Service signed by Peter J. Anderson. (Greene, Lauren)
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Filing 16
SUMMONS WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Sean Hall. upon Taylor Swift waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/5/2017, answer due 12/4/2017. Waiver of Service signed by Peter J. Anderson. (Greene, Lauren)
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Filing 15
SUMMONS WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Sean Hall. upon Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/5/2017, answer due 12/4/2017. Waiver of Service signed by Peter J. Anderson. (Greene, Lauren)
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Filing 14
SUMMONS WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Sean Hall. upon Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/5/2017, answer due 12/4/2017. Waiver of Service signed by Peter J. Anderson. (Greene, Lauren)
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Filing 13
SUMMONS WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Sean Hall. upon Karl Martin Sandberg waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/5/2017, answer due 1/3/2018. Waiver of Service signed by Jerker Edstrom, Bird & Bird Advokat KB. (Greene, Lauren)
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Filing 12
SUMMONS WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Sean Hall. upon Karl Johan Schuster waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/5/2017, answer due 1/3/2018. Waiver of Service signed by Jerker Edstrom, Bird & Bird Advokat KB. (Greene, Lauren)
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Filing 11
SUMMONS WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Sean Hall. upon Big Machine Label Group waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/5/2017, answer due 12/4/2017. Waiver of Service signed by Peter J. Anderson. (Greene, Lauren)
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Filing 10
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc. (jp)
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Filing 9
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Fox, Gerard)
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Filing 8
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: Summons Request #4 . The following error(s) was found: The caption of the summons must match the caption of the complaint verbatim. If the caption is too large to fit in the space provided, enter the name of the first party and then write see attached.Next, attach a face page of the complaint or a second page addendum to the Summons. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (jtil)
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Filing 7
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil)
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Filing 6
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald and Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (jtil)
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Filing 5
REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Fox, Gerard)
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Filing 4
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Fox, Gerard)
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Filing 3
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall, (Fox, Gerard)
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Filing 2
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Fox, Gerard)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-20525217 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Attorney Gerard P Fox added to party Nathan Butler (pty:pla), Attorney Gerard P Fox added to party Sean Hall (pty:pla))(Fox, Gerard)
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