U.S. Legal Support, Inc. v. Hofioni, et al.
U.S. Legal Support, Inc. |
Morgan Albanese, Ameen Hofioni, Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services and The LIT Group |
2:2013cv01770 |
August 26, 2013 |
US District Court for the Eastern District of California |
Sacramento Office |
Sacramento |
Allison Claire |
Morrison C England |
Contract: Other |
28 U.S.C. § 1332 |
Both |
Docket Report
This docket was last retrieved on May 16, 2016. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.
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Filing 153 STIPULATION and ORDER signed by District Judge Morrison C. England, Jr on 5/13/16 ORDERING that U.S. Legal Support, Inc.'s First Amended Complaint #44 shall be dismissed with prejudice as to Defendant Ameen Hofioni. The Parties FURTHER STIPULATE that, as between Plaintiff U.S. Legal Support, Inc. and Defendant Ameen Hofioni, each side shall bear their own attorneys' fees and costs. CASE CLOSED (Becknal, R) |
Filing 152 STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL of remaining Defendant Ameen Hofioni with prejudice pursuant to F.R.Cv.P. Rule 41(a) by U.S. Legal Support, Inc. (McNairy, James) Modified on 5/11/2016 (Michel, G.). |
Filing 151 STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Chief Judge Morrison C. England, Jr. on 03/29/16 DISMISSING WITH PREJUDICE as to only Defendants Litigation Services, The LIT Group, Morgan Albanese, and Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC. (Jackson, T) |
Filing 150 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for To Amend Scheduling Order to Extend Fact Discovery by U.S. Legal Support, Inc.. (McNairy, James) |
Filing 149 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER of DISMISSAL With Prejudice As To Only Defendants The LIT Group, LLC, Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, LLC and Defendant Morgan Albanese by U.S. Legal Support, Inc.. (McNairy, James) Modified on 3/22/2016 (Becknal, R). |
Filing 148 CLERK'S NOTICE of DOCKET CORRECTION re #147 Stipulation and Order. Case closed in error. Docket modified to reflect dismissal of crossclaim and counterclaim. Case reopened. (Zignago, K.) |
Filing 147 STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Chief Judge Morrison C. England, Jr. on 3/10/2016 ORDERING that pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(2), cross claims and counter claims are DISMISSED with prejudice. Each party to bear its own attorneys' fees and costs. (Zignago, K.) Modified on 3/15/2016 (Zignago, K.). |
Filing 146 STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL of #75 Crossclaim, #92 Counterclaim with prejudice pursuant to F.R.Cv.P. Rule 41(a)(2) by Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group. (O'Hanlon, Matthew) Modified on 3/8/2016 (Michel, G.). |
Filing 145 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER signed by Chief Judge Morrison C. England, Jr. on 2/16/2016 DENYING #124 Motion to Stay Proceedings without prejudice. (Michel, G.) |
Filing 144 ORDER signed by Chief Judge Morrison C. England, Jr on 11/9/2015 GRANTING #112 Motion to Modify the Court's PTSO. All discovery, with the exception of expert discovery, shall be completed by 4/12/2016. Designation of Expert Witnesses due by 6/12/2016. All other dates, deadlines and other requirements contained within said PTSO remain unchanged. (Donati, J) |
Filing 143 MINUTE ORDER (Text Only) issued by courtroom deputy for Chief District Judge, Morrison C. England, Jr.: On the Court's own motion and pursuant to Local Rule 230(g), the Defendants Motion to Stay (ECF No. 124), scheduled for hearing on November 12, 2015, is submitted without oral argument and the hearing is vacated. If the Court determines that oral argument is needed it will be scheduled at a later date. Any outstanding request for telephonic appearance is denied as moot. (Deutsch, S) |
Filing 142 REPLY to #136 Opposition to #124 Motionto Stay by Ameen Hofioni. (Attachments: #1 Supplemental Declaration of Daniel L. Baxter) (Baxter, Daniel) Modified on 11/25/2015 (Michel, G.). |
Filing 140 ORDER granting #120 Motion to Compel and denying #125 Motion to Compel signed by Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 11/4/15: The Corporate Defendants' ex parte application to strike plaintiff's statement #132 is DENIED as moot. (Kaminski, H) |
Filing 141 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire: MOTION HEARING held on 11/4/2015 re #120 Motion to Compel filed by The LIT Group, #132 Ex Parte Application filed by The LIT Group, Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, #125 MOTION to COMPEL Further Responses to Plaintiff's Requests for Production of Documents and to Compel Production of Documents filed by U.S. Legal Support, Inc. Court addressed outstanding discovery. Dft and pltf's counsel gave an extensive procedural history of case. Court noted the parties dilemma with respect to discovery deadline has no bearing on the merits on the discovery motion before the court. After hearing of arguments, for reasons stated on the record, dft's motion to compel #120 taken under submission. After hearing of arguments, Court addressed pltfs non-compliance with Local Rule 251(d) with respect to the filing of Joint Statement as stated on the record. Dft's #132 motion to strike is well taken. Pltf's motion to compel #125 denied for non-compliance and not on the merits of Rule 26. Ruling is without prejudice. Court to issue written order. Plaintiffs Counsel Chantelle Egan present. Defendants Counsel Joel Meyer, Benjamin Webster present. Court Reporter/CD Number: ECRO/1. (Buzo, P) |
Filing 139 JOINT STATEMENT re Discovery Disagreement in support of #125 Motion to Compel. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Joel R. Meyer) (O'Hanlon, Matthew) Modified on 11/3/2015 (Michel, G.). |
Filing 138 OPPOSITION to #132 Ex Parte Application by Plaintiff U.S. Legal Support, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Jennifer M. Holly, #2 Declaration of James D. McNairy) (Holly, Jennifer) Modified on 11/2/2015 (Michel, G.). |
Filing 137 CERTIFICATE of SERVICE by Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group re #135 Proposed Order, #132 Ex Parte Application, #133 Memorandum, #134 Declaration. (Attachments: #1 Ex Parte Application, #2 Memorandum, #3 Declaration, #4 Proposed Order)(Meyer, Joel) |
Filing 136 OPPOSITION by U.S. Legal Support, Inc. to #124 MOTION to STAY. (Cross, Michael) |
Filing 135 PROPOSED ORDER re Granting re #132 Ex Parte Application by Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group. (Meyer, Joel) |
Filing 134 DECLARATION of Joel R. Meyer in Support of #132 Ex Parte Application. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Meyer, Joel) Modified on 10/30/2015 (Kaminski, H). |
Filing 133 MEMORANDUM by Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group in Support of #132 Ex Parte Application filed by The LIT Group, Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services. (Meyer, Joel) Modified on 10/30/2015 (Kaminski, H). |
Filing 132 EX PARTE APPLICATION for U.S. Legal's Unilateral Joint Statement #131 to Be Stricken by Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group. (Meyer, Joel) Modified on 10/30/2015 (Kaminski, H). |
Filing 131 STATEMENT re Discovery Disagreement by Plaintiff U.S. Legal Support, Inc. re #125 MOTION to COMPEL. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Jennifer M. Holly, #2 Exhibits A through C to Declaration, #3 Exhibit D to Declaration, #4 Exhibits E through F to Declaration, #5 Exhibits G through I to Declaration)(Cardenas, Enedina) Modified on 10/29/2015 (Kaminski, H). |
Filing 130 JOINT STATEMENT of DISCOVERY DISAGREEMENT by Defendants Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group re #120 Motion to Compel. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Joel R. Meyer, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G, #9 Exhibit H. (Meyer, Joel) Modified on 10/29/2015 (Kaminski, H). |
Filing 129 NOTICE of APPEARANCE by G. Daniel Newland on behalf of U.S. Legal Support, Inc.. Attorney Newland, G. Daniel added. (Newland, G.) |
Filing 128 NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Michael Gerald Cross on behalf of U.S. Legal Support, Inc.. Attorney Cross, Michael Gerald added. (Cross, Michael) |
Filing 127 NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Chantelle Cappa Egan on behalf of U.S. Legal Support, Inc.. Attorney Egan, Chantelle Cappa added. (Egan, Chantelle) |
Filing 126 MINUTE ORDER: (Text Only) re #120 Motion to Compel. SET/RESET MOTION HEARING as to #120 . In order to maintain efficiency and in light of plaintiff's motion ECF No. #125 currently set on 11/4/2015, the defendant's motion currently set on 10/21/2015 is hereby continued. Defendant's Motion is now scheduled for 11/4/2015 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 26 (AC) before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire.(Callen, V) |
Filing 125 MOTION to COMPEL Further Responses to Plaintiff's Requests for Production of Documents and to Compel Production of Documents by U.S. Legal Support, Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 11/4/2015 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 26 (AC) before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire. (McNairy, James) |
Filing 124 MOTION to STAY by Ameen Hofioni. Motion Hearing set for 11/12/2015 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 7 (MCE) before Chief Judge Morrison C. England Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Request for Judicial Notice, #3 Declaration of Candice L. Fields, #4 Declaration of Daniel L. Baxter, #5 Proposed Order)(Baxter, Daniel) |
Filing 123 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 10/7/15 ORDERING that Defendant Hofioni's MOTION TO COMPEL #105 , is GRANTED. Plaintiff must provide documents responsive to Requests for Production Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11; and responsive answers to Interrogatories Nos. 1, 2, 15, and 16 within thirty (30) days of service of this order. (Mena-Sanchez, L) |
Filing 122 WITHDRAWAL of #115 Motion for Protective Order by Ameen Hofioni. (Baxter, Daniel) |
Filing 121 MINUTE ORDER: (Text Only) re #120 Motion to Compel. SET/RESET MOTION HEARING as to #120 MOTION to COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO THE LIT GROUP LLC'S INTERROGATORIES (SET ONE) AND REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS (SET TWO) TO U.S. LEGAL SUPPORT, INC. Due to the unavailability of the court, the Defendant's Motion to Compel currently scheduled for 10/21/2015 is hereby continued. The Motion Hearing is now scheduled for 11/4/2015 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 26 (AC) before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire.(Callen, V) |
Filing 120 MOTION to COMPEL FURTHER Responses to the LIT Group LLC'S Interrogatories (set one) and requests for production of documents (set two) to U.S. Legal Support, INC. by The LIT Group. Motion Hearing set for 10/21/2015 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 26 (AC) before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire. (O'Hanlon, Matthew) Modified on 10/1/2015 (Becknal, R). |
Filing 119 MINUTE ORDER (Text Only) issued by courtroom deputy for Chief District Judge, Morrison C. England, Jr.: On the Court's own motion and pursuant to Local Rule 230(g), the Plaintiff's Motion for Modification of the Court's Pretrial Scheduling Order (ECF No. 112), scheduled for hearing on October 1, 2015, is submitted without oral argument and the hearing is vacated. If the Court determines that oral argument is needed it will be scheduled at a later date. Any outstanding request for telephonic appearance is denied as moot. (Deutsch, S) |
Filing 118 REPLY by U.S. Legal Support, Inc. re #112 Motion for Modification of Court's Pretrial Scheduling Order. (Attachments: #1 Decl of Jennifer Holly, #2 Exhs MM thru WW)(McNairy, James) |
Filing 117 OPPOSITION to #112 Motion for Modification of Pretrial Scheduling Order by Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group. (Rising, Kevin) Modified on 9/18/2015 (Michel, G.). |
Filing 116 STATEMENT OF NON-OPPOSITION to #112 Motion for Modification of Court's Pretrial Scheduling Order by Ameen Hofioni. (Baxter, Daniel) Modified on 9/17/2015 (Michel, G.). |
Filing 115 MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER re Subpoenas for Academic Records by Ameen Hofioni. Motion Hearing SET for 10/7/2015 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 26 (AC) before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire. (Baxter, Daniel) Modified on 9/14/2015 (Michel, G.). |
Filing 114 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire: MOTION HEARING held on 9/9/2015 re #105 Motion to Compel filed by Ameen Hofioni. The motion is submitted and the court will issue an order. Plaintiffs Counsel Jennifer Holly present. Defendants Counsel Daniel Baxter present. Court Reporter/CD Number: 1 of 1. (Callen, V) |
Filing 113 JOINT STATEMENT of Ameen Hofioni and U.S. Legal Support, Inc. by Defendant Ameen Hofioni re #105 Motion to Compel. (Baxter, Daniel) |
Filing 112 MOTION for Modification of Court's Pretrial Scheduling Order by U.S. Legal Support, Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 10/1/2015 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 7 (MCE) before Chief Judge Morrison C. England Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of James D McNairy, #3 Exhibits A & B, #4 Exhibits C Part 1, #5 Exhibits C Part 2, - G , #6 Exhibits. H - S, #7 Exhibits T - Z, #8 Exhibits AA - LL, #9 Proposed Order)(McNairy, James) Modified on 8/28/2015 (Becknal, R). |
Filing 111 NOTICE to RESCHEDULE HEARING on #105 Motion to Compel : Motion Hearing set for 9/9/2015 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 26 (AC) before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire. (Baxter, Daniel) |
Filing 110 NOTICE of Errata re Docket Entry No. #108 by Ameen Hofioni. (Baxter, Daniel) Modified on 8/6/2015 (Meuleman, A). |
Filing 109 NOTICE to RESCHEDULE HEARING on #105 Motion to Compel : Motion Hearing set for 8/26/2015 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 26 (AC) before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire. (Baxter, Daniel) |
Filing 108 (DISREGARD PURSUANT TO #110 ) NOTICE to RESCHEDULE HEARING on #105 Motion to Compel : Motion Hearing set for 8/26/2015 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 26 (AC) before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire. (Baxter, Daniel) Modified on 8/6/2015 (Meuleman, A). |
Filing 107 NOTICE to RESCHEDULE HEARING on #105 Motion to Compel : Motion Hearing set for 8/12/2015 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 26 (AC) before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire. (Baxter, Daniel) |
Filing 106 NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Enedina Salome Cardenas on behalf of U.S. Legal Support, Inc.. Attorney Cardenas, Enedina Salome added. (Cardenas, Enedina) |
Filing 105 MOTION to COMPEL U.S. Legal Support, Inc.'s Further Responses to Written Discovery Requests, and Accompanying Document Production by Ameen Hofioni. Motion Hearing set for 7/29/2015 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 26 (AC) before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire. (Baxter, Daniel) |
Filing 104 NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Kevin D. Rising on behalf of Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group. Attorney Rising, Kevin D. added. (Rising, Kevin) |
Filing 103 NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Joel Robert Meyer on behalf of Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group. Attorney Meyer, Joel Robert added. (Meyer, Joel) |
Filing 102 NOTICE OF ASSOCIATION OF COUNSEL filed by Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group. Attorney O'Hanlon, Matthew B. added. (O'Hanlon, Matthew) |
Filing 101 DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Jennifer M. Holly for U.S. Legal Support, Inc., attorney Daniel C Kim terminated (Holly, Jennifer) |
Filing 100 PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER signed by Chief Judge Morrison C. England, Jr., on 1/20/15 ORDERING that all Discovery, with the exception of expert discovery, shall be completed by 11/12/2015. Designation of Expert Witnesses is due by 1/12/2016. The last day to hear dispositive motions shall be 5/12/2016. The Final Pretrial Conference is SET for 7/21/2016 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 7 (MCE) before Chief Judge Morrison C. England, Jr.. The parties shall file, not later than 6/30/2016, a Joint Final Pretrial Conference Statement. The parties shall file trial briefs not later than 7/7/2016. Any evidentiary or procedural motions are to be filed by 6/30/2016, oppositions must be filed by 7/7/2016, and any reply must be filed by 7/14/2016. The Jury Trial is SET for 9/12/2016 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 7 (MCE) before Chief Judge Morrison C. England, Jr.. (Kastilahn, A) |
Filing 99 NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Wesley C. J. Ehlers on behalf of Morgan Albanese. Attorney Ehlers, Wesley C. J. added. (Ehlers, Wesley) |
Filing 98 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER signed by Chief Judge Morrison C. England, Jr on 1/6/15 DENYING #89 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Meuleman, A) |
Filing 97 ANSWER with Jury Demand by Ameen Hofioni.(Baxter, Daniel) |
Filing 96 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to Respond to Counterclaim by Ameen Hofioni. (Baxter, Daniel) |
Filing 95 MINUTE ORDER (Text Only) issued by courtroom deputy for Chief District Judge, Morrison C. England, Jr.: On the Court's own motion and pursuant to Local Rule 230(g), the Defendant's Motion for Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 89), scheduled for hearing on 12/18/2014, is submitted without oral argument and the hearing is vacated. If the Court determines that oral argument is needed it will be scheduled at a later date.(Deutsch, S) |
Filing 94 REPLY TO OPPOSITION by Ameen Hofioni to #89 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. (Attachments: #1 Supplemental Declaration of Ameen Hofioni, #2 Objections to, and Motions to Strike Portions of, Declaration of Benjamin L. Webster and Exhibits Thereto)(Baxter, Daniel) Modified on 12/11/2014 (Reader, L). |
Filing 93 OPPOSITION by Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group to #89 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION . (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Benjamin Webster, #2 Declaration of Kenneth Campbell, #3 Exhibit D to Campbell Declaration)(Webster, Benjamin) |
Filing 92 ANSWER, COUNTERCLAIM against Ameen Hofioni by Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, The LIT Group, Litigation Services. by Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, The LIT Group, Litigation Services. (Attachments: #1 Counterclaim)(Webster, Benjamin) |
Filing 91 NOTICE to RESCHEDULE HEARING on #89 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION : Motion Hearing set for 12/18/2014 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 7 (MCE) before Chief Judge Morrison C. England Jr.. (Baxter, Daniel) |
Filing 90 STIPULATION to Extend Deadline for Filing Responsive Pleading by Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group. Attorney Adams, John H. added. (Adams, John) |
Filing 89 MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Ameen Hofioni. Motion Hearing set for 12/18/2014 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 7 (MCE) before Chief Judge Morrison C. England Jr.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Ameen Hofioni, #3 Declaration of Daniel L. Baxter, #4 Proposed Order)(Baxter, Daniel) Modified on 11/20/2014 (Kastilahn, A). |
Filing 88 JOINT STATUS REPORT by U.S. Legal Support, Inc.. (McNairy, James) |
Filing 87 STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Chief Judge Morrison C. England, Jr. on 10/2/2014 ORDERING #86 tha a Joint Status Report shall be filed no later than 10/15/2014. (Reader, L) |
Filing 86 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER to Extend Time to File Joint Status Report by Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group. (Webster, Benjamin) |
Filing 85 *AMENDED MINUTE ORDER (Text Only) issued by courtroom deputy A. Rivas for Chief District Judge Morrison C. England, Jr.: Pursuant to this Court's reassignment order #84 , the Final Pretrial Conference set for 5/04/2015 and the Jury Trial set for 08/04/2015 before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton are VACATED. *The parties are instructed to file a joint status report within fourteen (14) days of today's date. The court will issue a pretrial order and or set a status hearing, if needed.(Rivas, A) Modified on 9/23/2014 (Deutsch, S). |
Filing 84 CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED; (Attachments: #1 Consent Form, #2 VDRP) (Rivas, A) |
Filing 83 ORDER by Chief Judge Morrison C. England, Jr.: Due to the retirement of *Lawrence K. Karlton* to the bench of the Eastern District, this action is reassigned to *Chief Judge Morrison C. England, Jr.* for all further proceedings. (Michel, G) |
Filing 82 SEALED EVENT (Waggoner, D) |
Filing 81 SEALED EVENT (Attachments: #1 Part 2 of 3, #2 Part 3 of 3) (Mena-Sanchez, L) Modified on 7/28/2014 (Mena-Sanchez, L). |
Filing 80 ORDER signed by Judge Lawrence K. Karlton on 7/25/2014 ORDERING that Hofioni's #62 motion to disqualify Squire Patton as counsel for all defendants herein is GRANTED. This matter is STAYED to permit the Non-Hofioni Defendants time to retain new counsel and allow that counsel to familiarize itself with this case. The Non-Hofioni Defendants are DIRECTED to file a status report no later than sixty (60) days from docketing of this Order. Upon this filing, the stay will be lifted. Squire Patton's #50 motion to withdraw as counsel for Hofioni is DENIED as moot. Wilke Fleury and Squire Patton are each DIRECTED, no more than seven (7) days after docketing of this order, to submit for the record every document that it had previously submitted to chambers via email in response to the Orders docketed at ECF Nos. #70 & #74 . To this end, documents should be emailed to ApprovedSealed@caed.uscourts.gov. Hofioni's #77 application for a temporary restraining order and motion for a preliminary injunction are both DENIED without prejudice to their renewal upon the lifting of the stay herein. CASE STAYED. (Zignago, K.) |
Filing 79 NOTICE re TRO checklist #77 by Ameen Hofioni. Attorney Guthrie, George A. added. (Guthrie, George) Modified on 7/31/2014 (Mena-Sanchez, L). |
Filing 78 OPPOSITION by Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group to #77 MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER and Preliminary Injunction. (Webster, Benjamin) |
Filing 77 MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER and Preliminary Injunction by Ameen Hofioni. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Ameen Hofioni, #3 Exhibits 1 and 2, #4 Declaration of Daniel L. Baxter, #5 Exhibits A and B, #6 Proposed Order)(Baxter, Daniel) Modified on 7/25/2014 (Reader, L). |
Filing 76 PROOF OF SERVICE to Second Supplemental declaration of David S. Elkins re #74 order by Morgan Albanese, Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group. (Yee, Stacie) Modified on 7/24/2014 (Reader, L). |
Filing 75 CROSSCLAIM for Damages, Declaratory Relief, and Injunctive Relief against Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group by Ameen Hofioni.(Baxter, Daniel) |
Filing 74 ORDER signed by Judge Lawrence K. Karlton on 7/21/2014 ORDERING that Defendant Ameen Hofioni's #67 motion for leave to file a crossclaim is GRANTED. Hofioni is DIRECTED to file his crossclaim within seven (7) days of docketing of this order. Squire Patton's #73 request to submit a response to the supplemental declaration of Ameen Hofioni is GRANTED. Squire Patton is DIRECTED to submit its response no later than 4:30 p.m. on 7/23/2014. In order to avoid inadvertently disclosing any confidential information, the response and any accompanying exhibits are to be emailed to lkkorders@caed.uscourts.gov. A copy should be simultaneously served on attorney Daniel L. Baxter of the law firm of Wilke Fleury Hoffelt Gould and Birney LLP, and a proof of service filed on the electronic docket. (Zignago, K.) |
Filing 73 REQUEST for Leave to File Brief Response to Supplemental Declaration of Ameen Hofioni by Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group. (Yee, Stacie) Modified on 7/17/2014 (Zignago, K.). |
Filing 72 PROOF OF SERVICE re Supp. Dec. of A. Hofioni In Response to Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record by Ameen Hofioni. (Baxter, Daniel) Modified on 7/15/2014 (Zignago, K.). |
Filing 71 STATEMENT of NON-OPPOSITION by Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group to #67 Motion for Leave to file Crossclaim. Attorney Webster, Benjamin L. added. (Webster, Benjamin) |
Filing 70 ORDER signed by Judge Lawrence K. Karlton on 7/3/2014 DIRECTING Defendant Hofioni to file a declaration by 7/14/2014, via e-mail address: lkkorders@caed.uscourts.gov, re #50 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney, #61 Response; ORDERING that a copy be simultaneously served on Squire Patton and that a proof of service be filed on the electronic docket. (Michel, G) |
Filing 69 SEALED EVENT (Attachments: #1) (Kastilahn, A) Modified on 7/7/2014 (Kastilahn, A). |
Filing 68 ORDER signed by Judge Lawrence K. Karlton on 7/3/14 ORDERING that the declaration of Stacie D. Yee in Support of Squire Patton (US) LLP's Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant Ameen Hofioni and all exhibits shall be filed under SEAL during the duration of this litigation. No individuals, with the exception of necessary Court personnel, shall have access to these documents. (Kastilahn, A) |
Filing 67 MOTION for LEAVE to file Crossclaim by Ameen Hofioni. Motion Hearing set for 7/28/2014 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 4 (LKK) before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of Daniel L. Baxter, #3 Exhibit "A" to Baxter Declaration) (Baxter, Daniel) Modified on 6/30/2014 (Marciel, M) |
Filing 66 NOTICE of Request to Seal Document(s) pursuant to L.R. 141 by Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Yee, Stacie) |
Filing 65 OPPOSITION TO RESPONSE to Motion for leave to withdraw as counsel by Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group to #62 Order. (Yee, Stacie) Modified on 6/17/2014 (Becknal, R). |
Filing 64 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by attorney Benjamin Walker for proceedings held on 4/21/2014 before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton (Marciel, M) |
Filing 63 STATEMENT of Ameen Hofioni regarding sealing of documents in conjunction with #50 Motion for Leave to Withdraw as Counsel of Record. (Baxter, Daniel) Modified on 6/13/2014 (Marciel, M) |
Filing 62 ORDER signed by Judge Lawrence K. Karlton on 5/28/14: The court hereby DIRECTS Squire Sanders to file either an opposition or a statement of non-opposition to "Ameen Hofioni's Response to Motion for Leave to withdraw as Counsel of Record" #61 no later than fifteen (15) days after docketing of this Order. The matter will then stand submitted, unless the court determines that further oral argument is necessary. (Kaminski, H) |
Filing 61 RESPONSE by Ameen Hofioni to #50 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. (Attachments: #1 Second Supplemental Declaration of Daniel L. Baxter)(Baxter, Daniel) |
Filing 60 SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION of Daniel L. Baxter in RESPONSE to #50 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Baxter, Daniel Lawrence added. (Baxter, Daniel) Modified on 5/12/2014 (Mena-Sanchez, L). |
Filing 59 STATEMENT of Consent Re the Court's April 22, 2014 Order re motion to withdraw by Defendants. (Elkins, David) Modified on 5/8/2014 (Becknal, R). |
Filing 58 TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on April 21, 2014, before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton, filed by Court Reporter Kathy Swinhart, Phone number 916-446-1347 E-mail kswinhartcsr@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may also be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction must be filed within 5 court days. Redaction Request due 5/19/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/30/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/28/2014. (Swinhart, K) |
Filing 57 ORDER signed by Judge Lawrence K. Karlton on 4/22/14: If Squire Sanders does not agree to turn over the specified documents, the court will infer that the firm violated its duty of loyalty to Hofioni and enter an order barring Squire Sanders as counsel for any and all defendants herein. (Kaminski, H) |
Filing 56 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton: MOTION HEARING held on 4/21/2014 re #50 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney.After oral argument, the Court ordered Squire Sanders, within 15 days, to provide the Court with its conclusion as to whether or not it will accept an order that it deliver all of the information sought (as stated on the record). Formal Court Order to follow. Plaintiffs Counsel No Appearance present. Counsel Stacie Yee (for Squire Sanders) present; Counsel Danie L. Baxter, George A. Guthrie present. Court Reporter: K. Swinhart. (Rivas, A) |
Filing 55 CERTIFICATE of SERVICE for #54 Reply in support of Motion for Leave to withdraw as counsel of record by all defendants. (Yee, Stacie) Modified on 4/21/2014 (Marciel, M) |
Filing 54 REPLY by Morgan Albanese, Ameen Hofioni, Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group re #50 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. (Yee, Stacie) |
Filing 53 DECLARATION of Ameen Hofioni in re #50 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits)(Baxter, Daniel) Modified on 4/8/2014 (Zignago, K.). |
Filing 52 DECLARATION of Daniel L. Baxter in re #50 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. (Baxter, Daniel) Modified on 4/9/2014 (Zignago, K.). |
Filing 51 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re #50 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. (Elkins, David) Modified on 3/20/2014 (Michel, G). |
Filing 50 MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS ATTORNEY for Defendant Ameen Hofioni. Motion Hearing SET for 4/21/2014 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 4 (LKK) before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of David S. Elkins, #2 Proposed Order) (Elkins, David) Modified on 3/20/2014 (Michel, G). |
Filing 49 DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Daniel C Kim for U.S. Legal Support, Inc., attorney Angelise Marie Marcigliano terminated (Kim, Daniel) |
Filing 48 ANSWER with Jury Demand by Morgan Albanese, Ameen Hofioni, Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group.(Yee, Stacie) |
Filing 47 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 1/15/14 DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE #37 Motion for Contempt and Sanctions. (Meuleman, A) |
Filing 46 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire: MOTION HEARING held on 1/8/2014 re #37 Motion for Contempt and Sanctions filed by U.S. Legal Support, Inc. The matters are taken under submission and the court will issue a written order. Plaintiffs Counsel James D. McNairy present. Defendants Counsel David S. Elkins present. Court Reporter/CD Number: CD# 1 of 1. (Callen, V) |
Filing 45 REPLY by U.S. Legal Support, Inc. re #37 Motion for Contempt and Sanctions. (McNairy, James) |
Filing 44 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against U.S. Legal Support, Inc. by U.S. Legal Support, Inc..(McNairy, James) |
Filing 43 DECLARATION of Ameen Hofioni in OPPOSITION TO #37 Motion for Contempt and Sanctions. (Elkins, David) |
Filing 42 DECLARATION of Morgan Albanese in OPPOSITION TO #37 Motion for Contempt and Sanctions. (Elkins, David) |
Filing 41 DECLARATION of Amanpreet Kaur in OPPOSITION TO #37 Motion for Contempt and Sanctions. (Elkins, David) |
Filing 40 DECLARATION of David S. Elkins in OPPOSITION TO #37 Motion for Contempt and Sanctions. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G)(Elkins, David) |
Filing 39 OPPOSITION by Morgan Albanese, Ameen Hofioni, Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group to #37 Motion for Contempt and Sanctions. (Elkins, David) |
Filing 38 ORDER signed by Judge Lawrence K. Karlton on 12/19/2013. Court is ORDERING as follows: (1) to the extent that is based on a respondeat superior theory of liability, the first cause of action (misappropriation of trade secrets) is DISMISSED without prejudice as to The LIT Group, Hutchings Court Reporters,LLC, and Litigation Services; (2) to extent that is pled on basis of fraudulentconduct, the fifth (statutory unfair competition) cause of action is DISMISSED with prejudice; (3) the eighth cause of action (conspiracy) is DISMISSEDwith prejudice. Plaintiff may re-allege elements of conspiracy in any Amended Complaint, but should not plead conspiracy as a standalone cause of action; (4) in all other respects, the #26 Motion to Dismiss is DENIED; and (5) plaintiff is GRANTED leave to file an Amended Complaint no later than 21 days after docketing of this Order. (Marciel, M) |
Filing 37 MOTION for CONTEMPT and SANCTIONS by U.S. Legal Support, Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 1/8/2014 at 10:00 AM in US Magistrate Judge 501 I Street before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire. (Attachments: #1 Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration Joseph Greenfield, #3 Declaration Robert Kirtley, #4 Declaration Angelise Marcigliano (AMM), #5 AMM Exhibits A thru I, #6 AMM Exhibits J thru M, #7 Declaration James McNairy (JDM), #8 JDM Exhibits A thru F, #9 JDM Exhibits G thru K, #10 JDM Exhibits L thru P, #11 JDM Exhibits Q thru X, #12 JDM Exhibits Y thru DD, #13 Appendix of Additional Authorities (APP), #14 APP Exhibit 1, #15 APP Exhibit 2, #16 APP Exhibit 3, #17 APP Exhibit 4-1, #18 APP Exhibit 4-2, #19 APP Exhibit 4-3, #20 Proposed Order)(McNairy, James) Modified on 12/20/2013 (Marciel, M) |
Filing 36 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton: MOTION HEARING held on 11/18/2013 re #26 MOTION to DISMISS filed by Morgan Albanese, Ameen Hofioni, The LIT Group, Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services. After oral argument, the matter stands SUBMITTED. Court order to follow. Plaintiffs Counsel James D. McNairy present. Defendants Counsel Stacie D. Yee present. Court Reporter: C. Bodene. (Rivas, A) |
Filing 35 Defendants' REPLY in SUPPORT of their MOTION TO DISMISS #26 . (Yee, Stacie) Modified on 11/14/2013 (Mena-Sanchez, L). |
Filing 34 STATUS (PRETRIAL SCHEDULING) ORDER signed by Judge Lawrence K. Karlton on 11/6/13: Discovery due by 12/4/2014. Final Pretrial Conference set for 5/4/2015 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 4 (LKK) before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton. Jury Trial set for 8/4/2015 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 4 (LKK) before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton. Motion hearings completed by 2/4/15. (Meuleman, A) |
Filing 33 OPPOSITION by U.S. Legal Support, Inc. to #26 MOTION to DISMISS. (McNairy, James) |
Filing 32 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held on 11/4/2013. Discovery deadline set for 12/4/2014. Law & Motion deadline set for 2/4/2015. Final Pretrial Conference set for 5/4/2015 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 4 (LKK) before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton. 10 day Jury Trial set for 8/4/2015 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 4 (LKK) before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton. Court order to follow. Plaintiffs Counsel James McNairy present. Defendants Counsel David Elkins present. (Rivas, A) |
Filing 31 JOINT STATUS REPORT by U.S. Legal Support, Inc.. (McNairy, James) |
Filing 30 STATEMENT of Dislosure [Fed.R.CIV.P.7.1(a)] by Defendant The LIT Group. (Yee, Stacie) |
Filing 29 STATEMENT of Dislosure [Fed.R.CIV.P.7.1(a)] by Defendant Litigation Services. (Yee, Stacie) |
Filing 28 STATEMENT of Dislosure [Fed.R.CIV.P.7.1(a)] by Defendant Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC. (Yee, Stacie) |
Filing 27 STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 10/8/13 ORDERING that Plaintiff and Defendants acknowledge that disclosure and discovery activity in this proceeding will involve production of confidential, proprietary, trade secret or private information for which special protection from public dissemination or disclosure (and from use for any purpose other than prosecuting and defending this matter) would be warranted. The parties acknowledge that this Order does not confer blanket protections on all disclosures or responses to discovery and that the protection it affords extends only to the limited information or items deemed "Protected Material" as that term is defined below. (Becknal, R) |
Filing 26 MOTION to DISMISS by defendants. Motion Hearing set for 11/18/2013 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 4 (LKK) before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton. Attorney Full, Michelle M. added. Modified on 12/20/2013 (Marciel, M) |
Filing 25 STIPULATION adjusting Response deadlines by defendants. (Elkins, David) Modified on 9/25/2013 (Marciel, M) |
Filing 24 STIPULATION and PROPOSED PROTECTIVE ORDER by U.S. Legal Support, Inc.. (McNairy, James) Modified on 9/25/2013 (Marciel, M) |
Filing 23 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND ORDER FOR EXPEDITED DISCOVERY signed by Judge Lawrence K. Karlton on 9/24/2013. (Michel, G) |
Filing 22 STIPULATED PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND PROPOSED ORDER for expedited discovery by U.S. Legal Support, Inc. (McNairy, James) Modified on 9/24/2013 (Michel, G). |
Filing 21 NOTICE of APPEARANCE attorney Stacie D. Yee for all defendants. Attorney Yee, Stacie D. added. (Yee, Stacie) Modified on 9/10/2013 (Marciel, M) |
Filing 20 REQUEST for WAIVER of SERVICE sent to Squire Sanders (US) LLP for Morgan Albanese by U.S. Legal Support, Inc.. (McNairy, James) |
Filing 19 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: The LIT Group served on 8/27/2013, answer due 9/17/2013. (McNairy, James) |
Filing 18 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: Litigation Services served on 8/27/2013, answer due 9/17/2013. (McNairy, James) |
Filing 17 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC served on 8/27/2013, answer due 9/17/2013. (McNairy, James) |
Filing 16 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED: Ameen Hofioni served on 8/27/2013, answer due 9/17/2013. (McNairy, James) |
Filing 15 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 9/4/2013. The parties indicated that they are working on finalizing the details of a proposed stipulated TRO/Preliminary Injunction. In the event the parties are unable to reach a stipulation, the court set a schedule for the Preliminary Injunction: Preliminary Injunction Hearing SET for 9/30/2013 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 4 (LKK) before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton. Plaintiff may supplement the papers 14 days prior to the hearing; Defendant to respond 7 days thereafter. Plaintiffs Counsel James McNairy present. Defendants Counsel David Elkins, Stacie Yee present. (Rivas, A) |
Filing 14 MINUTE ORDER: The hearing on plaintiff's motions, currently set for hearing on September 4, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., is VACATED, and defendants need not file their opposition before that date and time. Instead, the parties are to call the court at (916)930-4130 from a shared telephone line on September 4, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. to speak to Judge Karlton regarding an appropriate schedule for this matter. Approved by Judge Lawrence K. Karlton on 09/03/2013. (Hoover, S) |
Filing 13 NOTICE of APPEARANCE by David Stephen Elkins on behalf of Morgan Albanese, Ameen Hofioni, Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group. Attorney Elkins, David Stephen added. (Elkins, David) |
Filing 12 NOTICE of Errata re Declaration of Douglas Brush In Support of Plaintiff's #5 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause Regarding Issuance of a Preliminary Injunction by U.S. Legal Support, Inc. re #6 Declaration,. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1 thru 13, #2 Exhibit 14, #3 Exhibit 15 Part 1, #4 Exhibit 15 Part 2, #5 Exhibit 15 Part 3, #6 Exhibit 15 Part 4, #7 Exhibits 16 thru 20, #8 Proof of Service)(McNairy, James) Modified on 9/3/2013 (Kaminski, H). |
Filing 11 CERTIFICATE of SERVICE by U.S. Legal Support, Inc. re #10 Order. (McNairy, James) Modified on 9/3/2013 (Kaminski, H). |
Filing 10 ORDER signed by Judge Lawrence K. Karlton on 8/30/2013 re #5 MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by U.S. Legal Support, Inc. ORDERING the court determines that a hearing is necessary on the issues presented by the TRO application; TRO Motion Hearing SET for 9/4/2013 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 4 (LKK) before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton. The court will vacate this hearing if the parties agree to a stipulated TRO. Plaintiff is DIRECTED to serve defendants with a copy of this order forthwith and to file notice of service with the court immediately thereafter. (Waggoner, D) |
Filing 9 CERTIFICATE of SERVICE by U.S. Legal Support, Inc. re #5 MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, #8 Statement, #6 Declaration, #7 Notice of Request to Seal Document(s). (McNairy, James) |
Filing 8 STATEMENT of Corporate Disclosure by Plaintiff U.S. Legal Support, Inc.. (McNairy, James) |
Filing 7 NOTICE of Request to Seal Document(s) pursuant to L.R. 141 by U.S. Legal Support, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(McNairy, James) |
Filing 6 DECLARATION of Douglas Brush in SUPPORT OF #5 MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1 - 13, #2 Exhibit 14, #3 Exhibit 15 Part 1 of 4, #4 Exhibit 15 Part 2 of 4, #5 Exhibit 15 Part 3 of 4, #6 Exhibit 15 Part 4 of 4, #7 Exhibits 16 - 20)(McNairy, James) |
Filing 5 MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by U.S. Legal Support, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 TRO Checklist, #2 Points and Authorities, #3 Declaration of Peter Giammanco In Support Thereof, #4 Declaration of Ryan McClain In Support Thereof, #5 Declaration of Gayle Hardison In Support Thereof, #6 Declaration of Johmar Gasphar In Support Thereof, #7 Declaration of James D. McNairy In Support of TRO, #8 Request for Judicial Notice In Support Thereof, #9 Declaration of James D. McNairy In Support of Expedited Discovery, #10 Proposed Order)(McNairy, James) |
Filing 4 CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED; Initial Scheduling Conference SET for 11/4/2013 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 4 (LKK) before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton. (Attachments: #1 Consent Form, #2 VDRP) (Michel, G) |
Filing 3 SUMMONS ISSUED as to *Morgan Albanese, Ameen Hofioni, Hutchings Court Reporters, LLC, Litigation Services, The LIT Group* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *James D. McNairy* *400 Capitol Mall* *Suite 2350* *Sacramento, CA 95814*. (Michel, G) |
RECEIPT number #CAE200054750 $400.00 fbo U.S. Legal Support, Inc. by Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 8/27/2013. (Michel, G) |
Filing 1 COMPLAINT against all defendants by U.S. Legal Support, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (McNairy, James) Modified on 8/27/2013 (Michel, G). |
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