Dennis Morris v. Hightimes Holding Corp. et al
Plaintiff: Dennis Morris
Defendant: Hightimes Holding Corp. and Does 1-10
Case Number: 2:2023cv09926
Filed: November 22, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: John A Kronstadt
Referring Judge: Margo A Rocconi
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. § 101 Copyright Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 19, 2024 Filing 20 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Hightimes Holding Corp., (Kapin, Michael)
January 16, 2024 Filing 19 (IN CHAMBERS) REQUEST TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT (DKT. #14 ) by Judge John A. Kronstadt. In light of the Answer filed on January 15, 2024, the Request is MOOT. IT IS SO ORDERED. (yl)
January 16, 2024 Filing 18 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Document RE: Answer to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #16 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 7-1.1 no notice of interested parties. Other error(s) with document(s): Counsel shall file the Notice of Interested Parties on or before 1/19/24. Failure to file the notice may result in the document being stricken. (yl)
January 16, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER SETTING RULE 16(b)/26(f) SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Counsel shall file a Joint Report consistent with this Order. A hearing is not necessary and, therefore, the matter is taken under submission. Upon review of the Joint Report, a scheduling order will be issued. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 4/5/2024. (tj)
January 15, 2024 Filing 16 ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendant Hightimes Holding Corp..(Kapin, Michael)
January 12, 2024 Filing 15 RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Dennis Morristo Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines,,, #12 (Burroughs, Scott)
January 12, 2024 Filing 14 First REQUEST to Extend Time to File Answer to 2/1/2024 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by defendant Hightimes Holding Corp.. (Kapin, Michael)
January 12, 2024 Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Michael Jonathan Kapin on behalf of Defendant Hightimes Holding Corp. (Attorney Michael Jonathan Kapin added to party Hightimes Holding Corp.(pty:dft))(Kapin, Michael)
January 8, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge John A. Kronstadt. The Court, on its own motion, orders Plaintiff to show cause in writing no later than January 15, 2024 why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution regarding overdue responses as to Hightimes Holding Corp. Pursuant to Rule 55 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Plaintiff shall file an application requesting the entry of default. Plaintiff is advised that the Court will consider the filing of an amended application, which complies with the federal rules, on or before the date upon which the response is due, as a satisfactory response to the Order to Show Cause. The Order to Show Cause will stand submitted upon the filing of an appropriate response. No oral argument will be heard unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Failure to respond will result in the dismissal of this matter. IT IS SO ORDERED. (yl)
December 7, 2023 Filing 11 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Dennis Morris, upon Defendant Hightimes Holding Corp. served on 12/1/2023, answer due 12/22/2023. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Hightimes Holding Corp. c/o URS Agents Inc. (Paul Hopeck/Authorized to Accept) in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity (Burroughs, Scott)
November 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 STANDING ORDERS FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOHN A. KRONSTADT upon filing of the complaint by Judge John A. Kronstadt. Please read each Order carefully as they differ in some respects from the Local Rules. Counsel are advised that the Court, at any time, may amend one or more of its Standing Orders. It is the responsibility of counsel to refer to this Court's Procedures and Schedules found on the website for the United States District Court, Central District of California (www.cacd.uscourts.gov) to obtain the operative order. The Court thanks the parties and their counsel for their anticipated cooperation in carrying out these requirements. (tj)
November 28, 2023 Filing 9 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 as to Defendant Hightimes Holding Corp. (car)
November 28, 2023 Filing 8 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (car)
November 28, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (car)
November 28, 2023 Filing 6 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge John A. Kronstadt and Magistrate Judge Margo A. Rocconi. (car)
November 22, 2023 Filing 5 Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) #1 filed by Plaintiff Dennis Morris. (Burroughs, Scott)
November 22, 2023 Filing 4 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by Dennis Morris. (Burroughs, Scott)
November 22, 2023 Filing 3 NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Dennis Morris, (Burroughs, Scott)
November 22, 2023 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Dennis Morris. (Burroughs, Scott)
November 22, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-36457835 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Dennis Morris. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B) (Attorney Scott A. Burroughs added to party Dennis Morris(pty:pla))(Burroughs, Scott)

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Plaintiff: Dennis Morris
Represented By: Scott A. Burroughs
Represented By: Frank Trechsel
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Defendant: Hightimes Holding Corp.
Represented By: Michael Jonathan Kapin
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