Please Gimme My Publishing, et al v. EMI April Music, Inc., et al
| West Brands, LLC, Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., Kanye West, Ye World Publishing, Inc. and Ye World Publishing, Inc. a Delaware corporation doing business as Ye World Music |
| Does 1-10, EMI April Music, Inc. and EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. |
| 2:2019cv01527 |
| March 1, 2019 |
| US District Court for the Central District of California |
| Dolly M Gee |
| Frederick F Mumm |
| Michael R Wilner |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal - Account Receivable |
| None |
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| Filing 42 STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) filed by Plaintiffs Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., Kanye West, West Brands, LLC, Ye World Publishing, Inc..(Kang, Grace) |
Filing 41
ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO EXTEND THE DEADLINES SET FORTH IN THE COURT'S 9/24/2019 ORDER by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Upon the parties' Motion #40 , all deadlines set forth in the Court's 9/24/2019 Order #39 are extended to 2/15/2020. Failure to timely comply with the Court's Orders shall result in the dismissal of this action as of 2/16/2020. (gk)
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| Filing 40 Motion to Extend the Deadlines in the Court's September 24, 2019 Order, or, in the Alternative, to Reopen Case filed by Plaintiffs Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., Kanye West, West Brands, LLC, Ye World Publishing, Inc. re: Order on Motion to Remand Case to State Court,,,,, Order on Motion to Transfer Case,,,, #39 (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Kang, Grace) |
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Filing 39
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER AND NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES by Judge Dolly M. Gee: In light of the parties' notice of settlement, indicating that the case has settled in its entirety and that the parties are finalizing their written settlement agreement #38 , this action is placed in inactive status. By 12/30/2019, the parties shall file either (1) a stipulation and proposed order for dismissal of the action or judgment, or (2) a motion to reopen if settlement has not been consummated. Upon the failure to timely comply with this Order, this action shall be deemed dismissed as of 12/31/2019. This Court retains full jurisdiction over this action and this Order shall not prejudice any party to this action. Defendants' Motion to Transfer for Convenience under 28 U.S.C. Section 1404(a), or, in the Alternative, to Dismiss under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) #10 and Plaintiffs' Motion to Remand Improperly Removed Action to State Court #28 are hereby DENIED as moot. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk)
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| Filing 38 NOTICE of Settlement filed by Plaintiffs Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., Kanye West, West Brands, LLC, Ye World Publishing, Inc.. (Kang, Grace) |
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Filing 37
ORDER by Judge Dolly M. Gee Granting Request for Approval of Substitution of Attorney Ekwan E. Rhow for Plaintiff Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., et al. in place of Attorneys John B. Quinn, Robert M. Schwartz, and Aaron H. Perahia #36 . (gk)
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| Filing 36 REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE ATTORNEY Ekwan E. Rhow in place of attorney John B. Quinn, Aaron H. Perahia and Robert M. Schwartz filed by Plaintiffs Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., Kanye West, West Brands, LLC, Ye World Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Rhow, Ekwan) |
| Filing 35 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Grace W Kang counsel for Plaintiffs Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., Kanye West, West Brands, LLC, Ye World Publishing, Inc.. Adding Grace W. Kang as counsel of record for Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., West Brands, LLC, Kanye West, and Ye World Publishing, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., West Brands, LLC, Kanye West, and Ye World Publishing, Inc.. (Attorney Grace W Kang added to party Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc.(pty:pla), Attorney Grace W Kang added to party Kanye West(pty:pla), Attorney Grace W Kang added to party West Brands, LLC(pty:pla), Attorney Grace W Kang added to party Ye World Publishing, Inc.(pty:pla))(Kang, Grace) |
| Filing 34 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Ekwan E Rhow counsel for Plaintiffs Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., Kanye West, West Brands, LLC, Ye World Publishing, Inc.. Adding Ekwan E. Rhow as counsel of record for Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., West Brands, LLC, Kanye West, and Ye World Publishing, Inc. for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., West Brands, LLC, Kanye West, and Ye World Publishing, Inc.. (Attorney Ekwan E Rhow added to party Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc.(pty:pla), Attorney Ekwan E Rhow added to party Kanye West(pty:pla), Attorney Ekwan E Rhow added to party West Brands, LLC(pty:pla), Attorney Ekwan E Rhow added to party Ye World Publishing, Inc.(pty:pla))(Rhow, Ekwan) |
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Filing 33
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Dolly M. Gee: The Court finds that Defendants' Motion to Transfer for Convenience under 28 U.S.C. 1404(a), or, in the Alternative, to Dismiss under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) #10 and Plaintiffs' Motion to Remand Improperly Removed Action to State Court #28 presently scheduled for hearing on August 30, 2019, are appropriate for decision without oral argument. Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b); C.D. L.R. 7-15. Accordingly, the motions are taken UNDER SUBMISSION and the hearing is vacated. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kti) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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| Filing 32 REPLY in support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court #28 filed by Plaintiffs Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., Kanye West, West Brands, LLC, Ye World Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Robert Schwartz)(Schwartz, Robert) |
| Filing 31 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court #28 filed by Defendants EMI April Music, Inc., EMI Blackwood Music, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Robert A. Jacobs in opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Remand)(Wyler, Molly) |
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Filing 30
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Dolly M. Gee. The Court sua sponte continues Defendants' Motion to Transfer for Convenience under 28 U.S.C. 1404(a), or, in the Alternative, to Dismiss under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) #10 from August 16, 2019 to August 30, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kti) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
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| Filing 29 REPLY in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Southern District of New York or, in the Alternative, to Dismiss Complaint Pursuant to F.R.C.P. 12(b)(6) #10 filed by Defendants EMI April Music, Inc., EMI Blackwood Music, Inc.. (Gierl, Maura) |
| Filing 28 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court filed by Plaintiffs Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., Kanye West, West Brands, LLC, Ye World Publishing, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 8/30/2019 at 09:30 AM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Robert M. Schwartz, #2 Proposed Order) (Schwartz, Robert) |
| Filing 27 AMENDED DOCUMENT filed by Plaintiffs Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., Kanye West, West Brands, LLC, Ye World Publishing, Inc.. Amendment to Declaration (Motion related), #26 AMENDED DECLARATION of Robert M. Schwartz in opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Southern District of New York or, in the Alternative, to Dismiss Complaint Pursuant to F.R.C.P. 12(b)(6) (Schwartz, Robert) |
| Filing 26 DECLARATION of Robert M. Schwartz in opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Southern District of New York or, in the Alternative, to Dismiss Complaint Pursuant to F.R.C.P. 12(b)(6) #10 filed by Plaintiffs Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., Kanye West, West Brands, LLC, Ye World Publishing, Inc.. (Schwartz, Robert) |
| Filing 25 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Southern District of New York or, in the Alternative, to Dismiss Complaint Pursuant to F.R.C.P. 12(b)(6) #10 filed by Plaintiffs Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., Kanye West, West Brands, LLC, Ye World Publishing, Inc.. (Schwartz, Robert) |
| Filing 24 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs All Plaintiffs, identifying West Brands, LLC. (Schwartz, Robert) |
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Filing 23
MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS - ORDER LIFTING STAY AND RESETTING DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO TRANSFER OR DISMISS by Judge Dolly M. Gee: Having received no word from the parties about the status of settlement discussions as of the date of this Order, the Court hereby LIFTS the stay of proceedings. Having terminated the stay, the Court hereby sets Defendants' Motion to Transfer or Dismiss #10 for hearing on 8/16/2019 at 09:30 AM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. Plaintiffs' opposition brief shall be due no later than 7/26/2019 and Defendants' reply brief shall be due no later than 8/2/2019. Court Reporter: Not Reported. (gk)
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Filing 22
ORDER GRANTING THIRD JOINT REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF STAY by Judge Dolly M. Gee: The Court hereby GRANTS the Request for Extension of Stay #21 . It is further ORDERED that the stay of this action shall be extended in its entirety for an additional 30 days until 7/15/2019. All current deadlines in this action shall be tolled and extended for an additional 30 days while the stay is in effect. (gk)
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| Filing 21 STATUS REPORT AND REQUEST FOR EXTENTION OF STAY filed by Plaintiffs Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., Kanye West, West Brands, LLC, Ye World Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Schwartz, Robert) |
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Filing 20
ORDER GRANTING JOINT REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF STAY by Judge Dolly M. Gee: The Court hereby GRANTS the Request for Extension of Stay #19 . It is further ORDERED that the stay of this action shall be extended in its entirety until 6/13/2019. All current deadlines in this action shall be tolled and extended for an additional 30 days while the stay is in effect. The parties shall file a Joint Status Report by 6/10/2019. (gk)
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| Filing 19 STATUS REPORT AND REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF STAY filed by Plaintiffs Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., Kanye West, West Brands, LLC, Ye World Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Schwartz, Robert) |
| Filing 18 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Aaron H Perahia counsel for Plaintiffs Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., Kanye West, West Brands, LLC, Ye World Publishing, Inc.. Rukayatu Tijani is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by plaintiff Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc. et al.. (Perahia, Aaron) |
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Filing 17
INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Dolly M. Gee. (kti)
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Filing 16
ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION AND JOINT REQUEST TO STAY THE ACTION by Judge Dolly M. Gee: The Court hereby GRANTS the Stipulation for Stay #13 . It is further ORDERED that this action shall be stayed in its entirety for a 60-day period, ending on 5/14/2019. All current deadlines in this action, including, without limitation, any deadlines for Plaintiffs to move to remand and oppose the Motion to Transfer, shall be tolled and extended for a 60-day period while the stay is in effect. The hearing on Defendants' Motion to Transfer or Dismiss #10 , which is currently scheduled for 4/12/2019, shall be taken off calendar and rescheduled for an appropriate date, no sooner than 28 days after the stay is terminated. The parties shall file a Joint Status Report by 5/10/2019 regarding their progress, if any, and how they wish to proceed. (gk)
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Filing 15
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Dolly M. Gee: REASSIGNMENT OF CASE TO JUDGE GEE. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. Motion reset for hearing on 4/12/2019 at 09:30 AM before Judge Dolly M. Gee. (twdb)
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| Filing 14 NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT of MJDAP case from Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner to Judge Dolly M. Gee for all further proceedings. Any discovery matters that may be referred to a Magistrate Judge are assigned to U.S. Magistrate Judge Frederick F. Mumm. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judges 2:19-cv-01527 DMG(FFMx). (rn) |
| Filing 13 STIPULATION to Stay Case pending expiration of 60-day stay filed by plaintiffs Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., Kanye West, West Brands, LLC, Ye World Publishing, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Schwartz, Robert) |
| Filing 12 STATEMENT Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge filed by Defendants EMI April Music, Inc., EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. re: Notice to Counsel (CV-20a) Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program - optional html form #7 . (Gierl, Maura) |
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Filing 11
MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: MOTION IN DIRECT ASSIGNMENT PROGRAMACTION by Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (See Minute Order for details) (vm)
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| Filing 10 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Transfer Case to Southern District of New York or, in the Alternative, to Dismiss Complaint Pursuant to F.R.C.P. 12(b)(6) filed by Defendants EMI April Music, Inc., EMI Blackwood Music, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 4/10/2019 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Maura K. Gierl and Exhibits in support of Defendants' Motion to Transfer or Dismiss, #2 Proposed Order Granting Defendants' Motion to Transfer or Dismiss) (Gierl, Maura) |
| Filing 9 REMINDER NOTICE re Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program. Each party must file form CV-11C within the consent deadlines pursuant to L.R. 73-2. Additionally, the parties are directed to L.R. 73-2.2 Proof of Service. In any case in which only a magistrate judge is initially assigned, plaintiff must file a proof of service within 10 days of service of the summons and complaint as to each defendant. (vm) |
| Filing 8 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Defendants EMI April Music, Inc., EMI Blackwood Music, Inc., re Notice to Counsel (CV-20a) Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program - optional html form #7 served on March 1, 2019. (Gierl, Maura) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE TO COUNSEL re Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program. This case has been randomly assigned to Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner. (Attachments: #1 CV-11C) (esa) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE to Adverse Parties filed by Defendants EMI April Music, Inc., EMI Blackwood Music, Inc.. (Jacobs, Robert) |
| Filing 5 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendants EMI April Music, Inc., EMI Blackwood Music, Inc.. (Jacobs, Robert) |
| Filing 4 Defendants EMI April Music Inc., and EMI Blackwood Music Incs. Corporate Disclosure Statement and Certificate of Interested Parties CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants EMI April Music, Inc., EMI Blackwood Music, Inc., identifying Sony Corporation. (Jacobs, Robert) |
| Filing 3 DECLARATION of Thomas Foley re Declaration, #2 , Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 Declaration of Thomas Foley In Support of Defendants' Notice of Removal filed by Defendants EMI April Music, Inc., a Connecticut corporation, EMI Blackwood Music Inc., a Connecticut corporation. (Jacobs, Robert) |
| Filing 2 DECLARATION of Robert A. Jacobs re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),, #1 Declaration of Robert A. Jacobs In Support of Defendants' Notice of Removal filed by Defendants EMI April Music, Inc., a Connecticut corporation, EMI Blackwood Music Inc., a Connecticut corporation. (Jacobs, Robert) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Superior Court of The State of California County of Los Angeles, case number 19STCV02732 Receipt No: 0973-23302221 - Fee: $400, filed by Defendants EMI April Music, Inc., a Connecticut corporation, EMI Blackwood Music Inc., a Connecticut corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Original Complaint, #2 Exhibit Notice to State Court and Adverse Parties) (Attorney Robert A Jacobs added to party EMI April Music, Inc., a Connecticut corporation(pty:dft), Attorney Robert A Jacobs added to party EMI Blackwood Music Inc., a Connecticut corporation(pty:dft))(Jacobs, Robert) |
| CONFORMED COPY OF COMPLAINT against defendants Does 1-10, EMI April Music, Inc., EMI Blackwood Music, Inc., filed by plaintiffs Ye World Publishing, Inc., Please Gimme My Publishing, Inc., Kanye West, West Brands, LLC. (Filed in state court 1/25/19, submitted as document 1, attachment 1) (esa) |
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