Federal Trade Commission v. Disruption Theory LLC et al
Plaintiff: Federal Trade Commission
Defendant: Marc Grisham individually and as Manager of Disruption Theory LLC doing business as inmatecall.com doing business as inmatecallsolutions.com also known as Mark Grisham, Courtney Grisham individually and as President, Director, and Ultimate Beneficial Owner of Disruption Theory LLC doing business as inmatecall.com doing business as inmatecallsolutions.com also known as Courtney Brooks, Disruption Theory LLC a limited liability company doing business as inmatecall.com doing business as inmatecallsolutions.com, Mark Grisham, Emergent Technologies LLC a limited liability company doing business as inmatecall.com doing business as inmatecallsolutions.com and Courtney Brooks
Case Number: 3:2020cv06919
Filed: October 5, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of California
Presiding Judge: Vince Chhabria
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 0045 Federal Trade Commission Act
Jury Demanded By: None
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Date Filed Document Text
October 14, 2021 Filing 109 JUDGMENT. Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on 10/14/2021. (vclc3S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/14/2021)
October 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 108 Order by Judge Vince Chhabria granting #107 Stipulated Settlement and Order for Permanent Injunction. (vclc3S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/14/2021)
October 6, 2021 Filing 107 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Entry of Settlement filed by Federal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Stipulated Settlement Agreement and Proposed Order for Permanent Injunction, #2 Certificate/Proof of Service)(Chang, Nair) (Filed on 10/6/2021)
September 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 106 Order by Judge Vince Chhabria granting #86 Motion for Default Judgment AS MODIFIED. (vclc3S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/1/2021)
August 26, 2021 Filing 105 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Vince Chhabria: Motion Hearing held via Zoom on 8/26/2021 re #86 MOTION for Default Judgment by the Court as to Defendants Disruption Theory LLC, Emergent Technologies LLC, and Courtney Grisham filed by Federal Trade Commission. Oral arguments made and heard. Court to issue written ruling. Total Time in Court: 10 Minutes. Court Reporter: Hearing recorded via Zoom: 2:23 - 2:33. Plaintiff Attorney: Diana Chang, Sarah Schroeder. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (bxsS, COURTSTAFF) (Date Filed: 8/26/2021)
August 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 104 Order by Judge Vince Chhabria granting #103 Stipulation to Vacate Deadlines. (vclc3S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/25/2021)
August 24, 2021 Filing 103 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER VACATING DEADLINES filed by Federal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Certificate/Proof of Service)(Schroeder, Sarah) (Filed on 8/24/2021)
August 23, 2021 Filing 102 CLERK'S NOTICE PROVIDING ZOOM ACCESS AND REQUIRING ADVANCE REGISTRATION OF COUNSEL FOR MOTION HEARING ON 8/26/2021 RE #85 MOTION for Summary Judgment Against Defendant Marc Grisham, #86 MOTION for Default Judgment by the Court as to Defendants Disruption Theory LLC, Emergent Technologies LLC, and Courtney Grisham. Motion Hearing set for 8/26/2021 at 02:00 PM by Videoconference Only before Judge Vince Chhabria. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/vc Court Appearances: Advanced no tice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at vccrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 by no later than 10:00AM.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (Th is is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.). (bxsS, COURTSTAFF) (Filed on 8/23/2021)
August 23, 2021 Filing 101 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson: Settlement Conference held on 8/23/2021 at 10:00 a.m., by Zoom Video Conference.Start time: 12:00 p.m. - End time: 3:20 p.m./Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutesPlaintiff's Counsel: Emily Cope Burton, FTC Acting Assistant Regional Director for the Western Region San Francisco office.Defendants counsel: Steven Williams, Anna-Patrice HarrisDefendants law clerk: Linda Szabados Defendant: Marc Grisham Proceedings: FTC and Defendant Grisham have settled, subject to approval by a vote by the Commissioners. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2S, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 8/23/2021)
August 20, 2021 Filing 100 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson: Settlement Conference held on 8/20/2021 at 11:30 a.m., by Zoom Video Conference.Start time: 11:30 a.m. - End time: 3:30 p.m./Total Time: 4 hours Plaintiff's Counsel: FTC Acting Assistant Regional Director for the Western Region San Francisco office: Emily Cope Burton Defendants counsel: Steven WilliamsDefendants law clerk : Linda SzabadosDefendant: Marc Grisham Proceedings: Further settlement conference scheduled for August 23, 2021 beginning at 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., by Zoom Video Conference. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2S, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 8/20/2021)
August 20, 2021 Set/Reset Hearing re 100 Settlement Conference: Further Settlement Conference set for 8/23/2021 at 12:00 PM - by Zoom videoconference Only. (rmm2S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/20/2021)
August 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 99 Order Setting Settlement Conference before Magistrate Judge: Settlement Conference set for 8/20/2021 at 11:30 AM - Zoom Videoconference Only. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson on 8/13/2021. (rmm2S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/13/2021)
August 13, 2021 Filing 98 CLERK'S NOTICE Scheduling Further Settlement Conference Telephone Call: A Telephone Call is scheduled for today, 8/13/2021 @ 1:00 p.m., before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. Counsel shall be prepared to speak about the status of this case and to talk about scheduling a further Settlement Conference. Counsel shall call the following conference call number: 1-888-684-8852/Access Code: 2925506If counsel have any questions please contact the Courtroom Deputy, Rose Maher, by email: Rose_Maher@cand.uscourts.gov (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/13/2021)
August 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 97 Order by Judge Vince Chhabria granting AS MODIFIED #95 Administrative Motion Proposed Case Schedule.(vclc3S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/10/2021)
August 7, 2021 Filing 96 OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re #95 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION Setting Case Schedule ) to Defendant Marc Grisham's Motion to Extend Time to Oppose Motions in Limine filed byFederal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Certificate/Proof of Service)(Chang, Nair) (Filed on 8/7/2021)
August 6, 2021 Filing 95 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION Setting Case Schedule filed by Marc Grisham. Responses due by 8/10/2021. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Harris, Anna-Patrice) (Filed on 8/6/2021)
August 4, 2021 Filing 94 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Vince Chhabria: Further Case Management Conference held via Zoom on 8/4/2021.The deadline to file the pretrial filings is extended to 9/2/2021, since this will be a bench trial. Final Pretrial Conference is rescheduled to 9/8/2021, 03:00 PM, by Videoconference Only. Bench Trial set for 9/10/2021, through 9/14/2021, 08:30 AM, before Judge Vince Chhabria. (Parties anticipate the bench trial will be 2-3 days.) These proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/vc Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at vccrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than 3 court days prior to the hearings.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. Total Time in Court: 13 minutes. Court Reporter: Hearing recorded via Zoom: 2:22 - 2:35. Plaintiff Attorney: Diana Chang and Sarah Schroeder. Defendant Attorney: Anna-Patrice Harris and Steven Williams. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (knmS, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 8/4/2021)
July 28, 2021 Filing 93 NOTICE of Change of Address for Plaintiff's Counsel (Chang, Nair) (Filed on 7/28/2021) Modified on 7/29/2021 (jlgS, COURT STAFF).
July 28, 2021 Filing 92 FOURTH JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Marc Grisham. (Williams, Steven) (Filed on 7/28/2021) Modified on 7/29/2021 (jlgS, COURT STAFF).
July 15, 2021 Filing 91 REPLY (re #85 MOTION for Summary Judgment Against Defendant Marc Grisham ) In Support of Motion for Summary Judgment filed byFederal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Certificate/Proof of Service)(Chang, Nair) (Filed on 7/15/2021)
July 9, 2021 Filing 90 Transcript of Electronic Recorded Zoom Webinar Proceedings held on June 2, 2021, before Judge Vince Chhabria. Transcribed by Court Reporter Marla F. Knox, RPR, CRR, RMR, telephone number (602) 391-6990/email marla_knox@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. (Re #83 Transcript Order ) Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/7/2021. (Related documents(s) #83 ) (mfk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/9/2021)
July 8, 2021 Filing 89 OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re #85 MOTION for Summary Judgment Against Defendant Marc Grisham ) filed byMarc Grisham. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Marc Grisham, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5, #7 Exhibit 6, #8 Declaration of Anna-Patrice Harris, #9 Exhibit 1)(Harris, Anna-Patrice) (Filed on 7/8/2021)
July 8, 2021 Filing 88 CLERK'S NOTICE SCHEDULING A FURTHER CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE, PROVIDING ZOOM ACCESS, AND REQUIRING ADVANCE REGISTRATION OF COUNSEL. Case Management Statement due by 7/28/2021. Further Case Management Conference set for 8/4/2021, 02:00 PM, by Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/vc Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at vccrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than Thursday, July 29, 2021, by no later than 10:00 a.m.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(knmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/8/2021)
June 24, 2021 Filing 87 CLERK'S NOTICE CORRECTING THE TIME FOR THE HEARING ON 8/26/2021, RE #85 MOTION for Summary Judgment Against Defendant Marc Grisham, and #86 MOTION for Default Judgment by the Court as to Defendants Disruption Theory LLC, Emergent Technologies LLC, and Courtney Grisham.Counsel incorrectly set the time for the hearing at 10:00 a.m., but hearings are held Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. The Change in time does not impact the briefing schedule for the motions. Motion Hearing set for 8/26/2021, 02:00 PM, by Videoconference Only before Judge Vince Chhabria. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/vc Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or wil l be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at vccrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than Thursday, August 19, 2021, by no later than 10:00 a.m.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(kn mS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/24/2021)
June 24, 2021 Filing 86 MOTION for Default Judgment by the Court as to Defendants Disruption Theory LLC, Emergent Technologies LLC, and Courtney Grisham filed by Federal Trade Commission. Motion Hearing set for 8/26/2021 10:00 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only before Judge Vince Chhabria. Responses due by 7/8/2021. Replies due by 7/15/2021. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service)(Schroeder, Sarah) (Filed on 6/24/2021)
June 24, 2021 Filing 85 MOTION for Summary Judgment Against Defendant Marc Grisham filed by Federal Trade Commission. Motion Hearing set for 8/26/2021 10:00 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only before Judge Vince Chhabria. Responses due by 7/8/2021. Replies due by 7/15/2021. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Manzo, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Proposed Order)(Schroeder, Sarah) (Filed on 6/24/2021)
June 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 84 ORDER by Judge Vince Chhabria denying #82 Stipulation as Moot. (vclc3S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/23/2021)
June 14, 2021 Filing 83 TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 06/02/2021 before Judge Vince Chhabria by Marc Grisham, for Court Reporter FTR - San Francisco. (Harris, Anna-Patrice) (Filed on 6/14/2021)
June 11, 2021 Filing 82 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Extend Time to Submit Joint Discovery Letter filed by Marc Grisham. (Williams, Steven) (Filed on 6/11/2021)
June 2, 2021 Filing 81 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Vince Chhabria: Further Case Management Conference held via Zoom on 6/2/2021. The depositions of 2 witnesses shall be completed in the next 4 weeks. If the parties still have a dispute about written discovery responses they shall submit a joint discovery letter 7 days from today. Total Time in Court: 3:11 - 4:00. Court Reporter: Hearing recorded via zoom.Plaintiff Attorney: Diana Chang.Defendant Attorney: Steven Williams, Anna-Patrice Makeba Harris. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (clS, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/2/2021) Modified on 6/15/2021: Matter transcribed by Marla Knox. (rjdS, COURT STAFF).
May 27, 2021 Filing 80 DECLARATION OF N. DIANA CHANG re: Deposition Video by Federal Trade Commission. (Schroeder, Sarah) (Filed on 5/27/2021) Modified on 5/28/2021 (msrS, COURT STAFF).
May 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 79 ORDER RE DISCOVERY DISPUTE AND MOTION TO FILE UNDER SEAL. Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on 5/26/2021. (vclc3S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/26/2021)
May 26, 2021 Filing 78 THIRD JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Marc Grisham. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Williams, Steven) (Filed on 5/26/2021) Modified on 7/29/2021 (jlgS, COURT STAFF).
May 26, 2021 Filing 77 REPLY (re #75 Administrative Motion to File Under Seal ) filed byMarc Grisham. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Williams, Steven) (Filed on 5/26/2021)
May 25, 2021 Filing 76 OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re #75 Administrative Motion to File Under Seal ) filed byFederal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Redacted Deposition Transcript, #2 Proposed Order)(Schroeder, Sarah) (Filed on 5/25/2021)
May 21, 2021 Filing 75 Administrative Motion to File Under Seal filed by Marc Grisham. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Steven N. Williams, #2 Proposed Order, #3 Deposition of Mr. Raymond Manzo (Redacted), #4 Deposition of Mr. Raymond Manzo (Under Seal))(Williams, Steven) (Filed on 5/21/2021)
May 21, 2021 Filing 74 Letter Brief filed byMarc Grisham. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order of Defendant Marc Grisham, #2 Proposed Order of Plaintiff Federal Trade Commission)(Reddy, Anupama) (Filed on 5/21/2021) Modified on 5/24/2021 (msrS, COURT STAFF).
May 18, 2021 Filing 73 CLERK'S NOTICE Scheduling Pre-Settlement Conference Telephone Call: This case has been referred for Settlement Conference to Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. A Pre-Settlement Conference Telephone Call is scheduled for 5/20/2021 @ 3:00 p.m. Counsel shall be prepared to speak about the status of this case and to talk about the Settlement Conference and schedule a date for the Settlement Conference.Counsel shall call the following conference call number: 1-888-684-8852/Access Code: 2925506If counsel have any questions please contact the Courtroom Deputy, Rose Maher, by email: Rose_Maher@cand.uscourts.gov (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/18/2021)
May 17, 2021 Filing 72 NOTICE of Appearance by Anna-Patrice Makeba Harris (Harris, Anna-Patrice) (Filed on 5/17/2021)
May 13, 2021 Filing 71 CLERK'S NOTICE SCHEDULING FURTHER CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE, PROVIDING ZOOM ACCESS, AND REQUIRING ADVANCE REGISTRATION OF COUNSEL. Case Management Statement due by 5/26/2021. Further Case Management Conference set for 6/2/2021, 02:00 PM, by Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/vc Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at vccrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than Thursday, May 27, 2021, by no later than 10:00 a.m.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(knmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/13/2021)
May 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 70 ORDER by Judge Vince Chhabria granting #69 Stipulation to Lift Asset Freeze. (vclc3S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/6/2021)
May 4, 2021 Filing 69 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Lifting Asset Freeze filed by Federal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Certificate/Proof of Service Certificate of Service)(Chang, Nair) (Filed on 5/4/2021)
April 20, 2021 Filing 68 NOTICE by Marc Grisham of Firm Name Change (Williams, Steven) (Filed on 4/20/2021)
April 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 67 ORDER AS MODIFIED by Judge Vince Chhabria granting in part and denying in part #66 Stipulation re Briefing Schedule. Dispositive Motion due by 7/22/2021. Dispositive Motion Hearing set for 8/26/2021 02:00 PM in Oakland, - Videoconference Only before Judge Vince Chhabria.(vclc3S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/5/2021)
March 30, 2021 Filing 66 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Setting Case Schedule filed by Marc Grisham. (Williams, Steven) (Filed on 3/30/2021)
February 22, 2021 Filing 65 Clerk's Notice ENTRY OF DEFAULT on Defendants: Courtney Grisham, Disruption Theory LLC, and Emergent Technologies LLC (Related documents(s) #61 )(msrS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/22/2021)
February 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 64 ORDER by Judge Vince Chhabria granting #63 Stipulated Protective Order. (vclc3S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/22/2021)
February 19, 2021 Filing 63 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Proposed Stipulated Protective Order filed by Federal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Diana Chang In Support of Proposed Stipulated Protective Order, #2 Exhibit A to Declaration of Diana Chang, #3 Certificate/Proof of Service)(Chang, Nair) (Filed on 2/19/2021)
February 19, 2021 Filing 62 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting Filed by FTC and Defendant Marc Grisham. (Chang, Nair) (Filed on 2/19/2021)
February 18, 2021 Filing 61 MOTION for Entry of Default filed by Federal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Diana Chang in Support of FTC Request for Entry of Default)(Chang, Nair) (Filed on 2/18/2021)
February 17, 2021 Filing 60 ANSWER to Complaint byMarc Grisham. (Attachments: #1 Certificate/Proof of Service)(Williams, Steven) (Filed on 2/17/2021)
February 11, 2021 Filing 59 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson: Settlement Conference held on 2/11/2021 at 10:00 a.m., by Zoom Video Conference.FTR Time: Not ReportedFTC Attorneys: Diana Chang, Staff Attorney ;Sarah Schroeder, Staff Attorney Representing Plaintiff: Federal Trade Commission Defendants counsel:Steven WilliamsDefendants law clerk: Linda SzabadosDefendant: Marc Grisham Proceedings: Settlement Conference held. Case did not settle. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2S, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 2/11/2021)
February 3, 2021 Set Deadlines/Hearings: Close of Expert Discovery due by 7/15/2021. Close of Fact Discovery due by 5/3/2021. Opening Reports due by 6/1/2021. Rebuttal Reports due by 7/1/2021. Final Pretrial Conference set for 8/30/2021 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 04, 17th Floor. Jury Trial set for 9/13/2021 08:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 04, 17th Floor before Judge Vince Chhabria. Motion Hearing set for 7/22/2021 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 04, 17th Floor before Judge Vince Chhabria. (knmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/3/2021)
January 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ORDER by Judge Vince Chhabria granting #57 Stipulated Case Schedule.(vclc3S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/28/2021)
January 27, 2021 Filing 57 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Setting Case Schedule filed by Marc Grisham. (Williams, Steven) (Filed on 1/27/2021)
January 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 55 SECOND ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL. Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on 1/25/2021. (knmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/25/2021)
January 13, 2021 Filing 56 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Vince Chhabria: Further Case Management Conference held via Zoom on 1/13/2021.Defense counsel is looking into expanding his representation of Mr. Grisham to cover the entirety of the case. The parties are ordered to file a stipulation and proposed order with a case schedule and include a further case management conference, if useful to the parties, within 14 days of this hearing.Total Time in Court: 8 minutes. Court Reporter: Hearing recorded via Zoom: 2:42 - 2:50. Plaintiff Attorney: Diana Chang and Sarah Schroeder. Defendant Attorney: Steve Williams for Marc Grisham. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (knmS, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 1/13/2021)
January 8, 2021 Filing 54 CLERK'S NOTICE SCHEDULING FURTHER SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE BY ZOOM: Further Settlement Conference set for 2/10/2021 AT 10:00 a.m. - Zoom Videoconference Only. The Court will by COB on 2/9/2021 send out Zoom invites to all parties. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/8/2021)
January 8, 2021 Filing 53 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson: Settlement Conference held by Zoom Video Conference on 1/8/2021 at 10:00 a.m. Start time 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m./Total Time: 3 hours Plaintiff's FTC counsel: Diana Chang and Sarah Schroeder. FTC extern: Nina Sprenger.Defendant's counsel: Steven WilliamsDefendant's law clerk: Linda SzabadosDefendant: Marc GrishamProceedings: Case did not settle today. Further settlement conference scheduled for February 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., by Zoom Video Conference. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2S, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 1/8/2021)
January 6, 2021 Filing 52 CLERK'S NOTICE RESCHEDULING THE FURTHER CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE TO 1/13/2021, PROVIDING ZOOM ACCESS, AND REQUIRING ADVANCE REGISTRATION OF COUNSEL. The Court's normal day and time for hearing Case Management Conferences will now be Wednesdays, at 2:00 p.m., PST, until further notice. Further Case Management Conference set for 1/13/2021, 02:00 PM, by Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/vc Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to b e identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at vccrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than Thursday, January 7, 2021, by no later than 10:00 a.m.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (knmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/6/2021)
January 5, 2021 Filing 51 SECOND JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Federal Trade Commission. (Chang, Nair) (Filed on 1/5/2021) Modified on 7/29/2021 (jlgS, COURT STAFF).
December 14, 2020 Filing 50 Transcript of Official Electronic Sound Recording Of Remote Zoom Webinar Proceedings held on 10/10/2020, before Judge Vince Chhabria. Transcriber Ana M. Dub, CSR 7445, RDR, CRR, telephone number 415-290-1651; ana_dub@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Transcriber until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. (Re #44 Transcript Order ) Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/15/2021. (Related documents(s) #44 ) (amdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/14/2020)
December 10, 2020 Filing 49 Transcript of Proceedings held on November 19, 2020, before Judge Vince Chhabria. Transcriber Belle Ball, CSR, telephone number (415)373-2529, belle_ball@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Transcriber until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. (Re #45 Transcript Order ) Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/10/2021. (Related documents(s) #45 ) (ballbb15S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/10/2020)
December 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 48 Order Setting Settlement Conference before Magistrate Judge Settlement Conference set for 1/8/2021 at 10:00 AM - Zoom Videoconference Only.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson on 12/9/2020. (rmm2S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/9/2020)
December 9, 2020 Filing 47 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson: Pre-Settlement Conference Call, by AT&T, held on 12/9/2020 at 3:00 p.m.FTR Time: Not Reported/Total Time: 26 minutes Plaintiff Attorney: Diana Chang and Sara Schroeder. Defendant Attorney: Steve Williams and Anupama Reddy. Proceedings: Pre-Settlement Conference held by AT&T Conference Call. Settlement Conference scheduled by Zoom, for 1/8/2021 at 10:00 a.m. Settlement Conference Statements due 1/4/2021 and shall be lodged at: TSHsettlement@cand.uscourts.govCourt will issue a Settlement Conference Order. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2S, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 12/9/2020)
December 3, 2020 CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson for Settlement (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/3/2020)
December 2, 2020 Filing 46 *** DISREGARD - FILED IN ERROR (THIS HEARING WAS NOT REPORTED OR RECORDED) *** TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 11/25/2020 before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim by Marc Grisham, for Court Reporter FTR - San Francisco. (Reddy, Anupama) (Filed on 12/2/2020) Modified on 12/2/2020 (rjdS, COURT STAFF).
December 2, 2020 Filing 45 TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 11/19/2020 before Judge Vince Chhabria by Marc Grisham, for Court Reporter FTR - San Francisco. (Reddy, Anupama) (Filed on 12/2/2020)
December 2, 2020 Filing 44 TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 11/10/2020 before Judge Vince Chhabria by Marc Grisham, for Court Reporter FTR - San Francisco. (Reddy, Anupama) (Filed on 12/2/2020)
December 2, 2020 Filing 43 NOTICE of Appearance by Anupama K. Reddy (Reddy, Anupama) (Filed on 12/2/2020)
December 2, 2020 Filing 42 NOTICE of Appearance by Steven Noel Williams (Williams, Steven) (Filed on 12/2/2020)
December 2, 2020 Filing 41 CLERK'S NOTICE Scheduling Pre-Settlement Conference Telephone Call: This case has been referred for Settlement Conference to Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. A Pre-Settlement Conference Telephone Call is scheduled for 12/9/2020 at 3:00 p.m. Counsel shall be prepared to speak about the status of this case and to talk about the Settlement Conference and schedule a date for the Settlement Conference.Counsel shall call the following conference call number: 1-888-684-8852/Access Code: 2925506If counsel have any questions please contact the Courtroom Deputy, Rose Maher, by email: Rose_Maher@cand.uscourts.gov (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/2/2020)
December 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER REFERRING CASE directly to Magistrate Judge Thomas Hixson for Settlement. The referral to Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim for Settlement is vacated. Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on 12/2/2020. (knmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/2/2020)
November 25, 2020 Filing 38 Minute Entry for proceedings held by Zoom before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim: Scheduling Conference held on 11/25/2020. The Settlement Conference will be re-referred to Magistrate Judge Hixson who will over see the settlement conference on 1/8/2021. (Total Time in Court: 5 minutes.) (Not reported.) Attorneys for Plaintiff: Diana Chang; Emily Burton. Attorneys for Defendant Marc Grisham : Anupama Reddy; Steven Williams. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mklS, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 11/25/2020)
November 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER RE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND LIVING EXPENSES. Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on 11/24/2020. (vclc3S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/24/2020)
November 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL. Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on 11/24/2020. (vclc3S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/24/2020)
November 23, 2020 Filing 35 NOTICE OF VIDEO SCHEDULING CONFERENCE FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. (The attached notice contains Zoom meeting information counsel will need to participate.) Scheduling Conference set for 11/25/2020 11:00 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim on 11/25/2020. (mklS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/23/2020)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF)
November 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER REFERRING CASE directly to Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim for Settlement. Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on 11/23/2020. (knmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/23/2020)
November 20, 2020 Filing 32 Letter from Plaintiff FTC and Defendant Marc Grisham Requesting Referral to Magistrate for Settlement Conference. (Chang, Nair) (Filed on 11/20/2020)
November 19, 2020 Filing 34 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Vince Chhabria: Further Case Management Conference held via Zoom on 11/19/2020.The case is stayed until the next CMC, which will occur on 1/12/2021. The TRO will remain in place during this time. A joint case management statement i due 1/5/2021. It does not need to follow the usual format. Parties are directed to file a letter requesting a referral to a Magistrate Judge for a settlement conference. Case Management Statement due by 1/5/2021. Further Case Management Conference set for 1/12/2021, 02:00 PM, by Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Total Time in Court: 19 minutes. Court Reporter: Hearing recorded via Zoom Webina: 10:08 - 10:27. Plaintiff Attorney: Diana Chang, Emily Burton, and Sarah Schroeder. Defendant Attorney: Steve Williams and Anu Reddy for Marc Grisham. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/vc Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at vccrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than Thursday, January 7, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (knmS, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 11/19/2020) Modified on 12/3/2020: Matter transcribed by Belle Ball. (rjdS, COURT STAFF).
November 18, 2020 Filing 31 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Federal Trade Commission re #30 Joint Case Management Statement (Chang, Nair) (Filed on 11/18/2020)
November 17, 2020 Filing 30 JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and Proposed Order filed by Federal Trade Commission. (Chang, Nair) (Filed on 11/17/2020)
November 10, 2020 Filing 29 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Vince Chhabria: Status Conference held via Zoom on 11/10/2020.A draft order will be sent over to the Federal Pro Bono Project for appointment of counsel by Ms. Reddy after meeting with Mr. Grisham today. The deadline to answer and the PI Hearing set for 11/18/2020, are vacated. Both will be reset at the next CMC. The TRO will remain in place until the PI hearing is held. Case Management Statement due by 11/17/2020, 12:00 p.m. Further Case Management Conference set for 11/19/2020, 10:00 AM, by Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Total Time in Court: 9 minutes. Court Reporter: Hearing recorded via Zoom Webinar: 3:00 - 3:09. Plaintiff Attorney: Diana Chang, Emily Burton, and Sarah Schroeder. Defendant Attorney: Anu Reddy with and for Marc Grisham. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/vc Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at vccrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than Monday, November 16, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. Case Management Statement due by 11/17/2020. Further Case Management Conference set for 11/19/2020, 10:00 AM, by Videoconference Only. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (knmS, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 11/10/2020) Modified on 12/2/2020: Matter transcribed by Ana Dub. (rjdS, COURT STAFF).
November 9, 2020 Filing 28 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Federal Trade Commission (Chang, Nair) (Filed on 11/9/2020)
November 9, 2020 Filing 27 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Federal Trade Commission (Chang, Nair) (Filed on 11/9/2020)
November 8, 2020 Filing 26 CLERK'S NOTICE SCHEDULING A STATUS CONFERENCE FOR 11/10/2020, PROVIDING ZOOM ACCESS, AND REQUIRING REGISTRATION OF COUNSEL. Status Conference set for 11/10/2020, 02:00 PM, by Videoconference Only before Judge Vince Chhabria. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/vc Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at vccrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than Monday, November 9, 2020, at 3:00 p.m.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom /. Status Conference set for 11/10/2020, 02:00 PM, by Videoconference Only before Judge Vince Chhabria. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(knmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/8/2020)
October 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 25 Order by Judge Vince Chhabria granting #24 Stipulation to Extend Defendants' Deadline to Answer. Defendants' response is due 11/16/2020.(vclc1S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/29/2020)
October 29, 2020 Filing 24 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE TO FILE AN ANSWER filed by Federal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Diana Chang in support of stipulated request)(Chang, Nair) (Filed on 10/29/2020)
October 28, 2020 Filing 22 Discovery Letter Brief filed by Marc Grisham. (Grisham, Marc) (Filed on 10/28/2020)
October 27, 2020 Filing 21 Letter Brief filed byFederal Trade Commission. (Chang, Nair) (Filed on 10/27/2020)
October 27, 2020 Filing 20 Transcript of Proceedings held on October 20, 2020, before Judge Vince Chhabria. Transcriber Diane E. Skillman, telephone number 925-899-2912, Diane_Skillman@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the transcriber until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. (Re #18 Transcript Order ) Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/25/2021. (Related documents(s) #18 ) (Skillman, Diane) (Filed on 10/27/2020)
October 21, 2020 Filing 18 TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 10/20/2020 before Judge Vince Chhabria by Federal Trade Commission, for Court Reporter FTR - San Francisco. (Chang, Nair) (Filed on 10/21/2020)
October 20, 2020 Filing 19 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Vince Chhabria: Motion Hearing held via on 10/20/2020 re #4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Federal Trade Commission.Mr. Grisham requested that the hearing be continued to allow him more time to prepare or possibly hire counsel. Evidentiary Hearing set for 11/18/2020, 10:00 AM, by Videoconference Only before Judge Vince Chhabria. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Total Time in Court: 37 minutesCourt Reporter: Hearing recorded via Zoom Webinar: 3:01 - 3:38. Plaintiff Attorney: Diana Chang, Emily Burton, and Sarah Schroeder. Defendant Attorney: Marc Grisham - Pro Se. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/vc Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at vccrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than Monday, November 16, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. Evidentiary Hearing set for 11/18/2020, 10:00 AM, by Videoconference Only before Judge Vince Chhabria. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (knmS, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 10/20/2020) Modified on 10/26/2020: Matter transcribed by Diane Skillman. (rjdS, COURT STAFF).
October 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER CONTINUING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING AND EXTENDING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on 10/20/2020. (vclc3S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/20/2020)
October 19, 2020 Filing 16 EXHIBITS re #15 Notice (Other), Exhibit H to Declaration of Raymond Manzo filed byFederal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit I, #2 Exhibit J, #3 Exhibit K, #4 Exhibit L, #5 Exhibit M, #6 Exhibit N, #7 Exhibit O, #8 Exhibit P, #9 Proposed Order)(Related document(s) #15 ) (Chang, Nair) (Filed on 10/19/2020)
October 19, 2020 Filing 15 NOTICE by Federal Trade Commission Lodging of [Proposed] Preliminary Injunction and Supplemental Statement of Facts in Support Thereof (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Raymond Manzo ISO Proposed Preliminary Injunction, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G)(Chang, Nair) (Filed on 10/19/2020)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER RESCHEDULING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING, REQUIRING FTC TO SERVE THE ORDER ON DEFENDANTS, PROVIDING ZOOM ACCESS, AND REQUIRING ADVANCE REGISTRATION OF COUNSEL. Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on 10/19/2020. Motion Hearing set for 10/20/2020, 02:30 PM, by Videoconference Only before Judge Vince Chhabria. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/vc Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participati ng in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at vccrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than Monday, October 19, 2020, by 3:00 p.m.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: #https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. Motion Hearing set for 10/20/2020, 02:30 PM, by Videoconference Only before Judge Vince Chhabria. (knm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/19/2020)
October 19, 2020 Filing 13 CLERK'S NOTICE PROVIDING ZOOM ACCESS AND REQUIRING ADVANCE REGISTRATION OF COUNSEL FOR 10/20/2020 HEARING RE #4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Motion Hearing set for 10/20/2020, 04:00 PM, by Videoconference Only before Judge Vince Chhabria. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at #https://www.cand. uscourts.gov/vc Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at vccrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than Monday, October 19, 2020, by 3:00 p.m. General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: # https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. Motion Hearing set for 10/20/2020, 04:00 PM, by Videoconference Only before Judge Vince Chhabria. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(knm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/19/2020)
October 14, 2020 Filing 12 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Federal Trade Commission re #11 Notice (Other) (msrS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/14/2020) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/15/2020: #1 Redacted Certificate of Service) (wsnS, COURT STAFF).
October 13, 2020 Filing 11 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND EXPIRATION OF TEMPORARY SEAL by Federal Trade Commission. (wsnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/13/2020)
October 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Emailed copy of #9 Order by Judge Vince Chhabria granting 4 Motion for EX PARTE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER WITH ASSET FREEZE AND OTHE EQUITABLE RELIEF, AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION SHOULD NOT ISSUE, to N. Diana Chang, Emily Burton, and Sarah Schroeder on 10/6/2020. (knmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/7/2020)
October 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Order by Judge Vince Chhabria granting #4 Motion for EX PARTE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER WITH ASSET FREEZE AND OTHE EQUITABLE RELIEF, AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION SHOULD NOT ISSUE.(knmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/6/2020)
October 6, 2020 Mailed copies of #7 Summons Issued and #8 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order to N. Diana Chang. (wsnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/6/2020)
October 5, 2020 Filing 8 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Notice: The assigned judge participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order No. 65 and http://cand.uscourts.gov/cameras. Case Management Statement due by 12/29/2020. Initial Case Management Conference set for 1/5/2021 02:00 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 04, 17th Floor. (Attachments: #1 Supplement)(msrS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/5/2020)
October 5, 2020 Filing 7 Summons Issued as to Disruption Theory LLC, Emergent Technologies LLC, Courtney Grisham, Marc Grisham. (msrS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/5/2020) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/15/2020: #1 Redacted summons) (wsnS, COURT STAFF).
October 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER by Judge Edward M. Chen granting #5 PLAINTIFF'S EX PARTE ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Temporarily Seal the Entire Case File. (wsnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/5/2020)
October 5, 2020 Filing 5 PLAINTIFF'S EX PARTE ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Temporarily Seal the Entire Case File, filed by Federal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Declaration in support, #2 Proposed Order)(wsnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/5/2020)
October 5, 2020 Filing 4 EX PARTE MOTION FOR for Temporary Restraining Order with Asset Freeze and Other Equitable Relieve, and Order to Show Cause by a Preliminary Injunction Should Not Issue, filed by Federal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Declaration in Support, #3 Proposed Order, #4 Appendix of Exhibits in Support, #5 Appendix volume 2, #6 Appendix volume 3, #7 Notice of manual filing)(wsnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/5/2020)
October 5, 2020 Filing 3 NOTICE of Appearance by Diana Chang, Emily Cope Burton, and Sarah Schroeder for Federal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Burton, #2 Schroeder)(wsnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/5/2020)
October 5, 2020 Filing 2 Proposed Summons. (Attachments: #1 Emergent, #2 Grisham, M., #3 Grisham, C.)(wsnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/5/2020) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/15/2020: #4 Grisham, M. - Redacted, #5 Grisham, C - Redacted) (wsnS, COURT STAFF).
October 5, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants. No fee due. Filed by Federal Trade Commission. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(wsnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/5/2020)

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Defendant: Marc Grisham individually and as Manager of Disruption Theory LLC doing business as inmatecall.com doing business as inmatecallsolutions.com also known as Mark Grisham
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