Concord Music Group, Inc. et al v. Anthropic PBC
| Concord Music Group, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc. doing business as Ariose Music doing business as Capitol CMG Genesis doing business as Capitol CMG Paragon doing business as Greg Nelson Music doing business as Jubilee Communications Inc. doing business as Meadowgreen Music Company, Universal Music Corp. doing business as Almo Music Corp doing business as Criterion Music Corp. doing business as Granite Music Corp. doing business as Irving Music Inc doing business as Michael H. Goldsen, Inc. doing business as Universal - Geffen M, Songs of Universal Inc. doing business as Universal - Geffen Again Music doing business as Universal Tunes, Universal Music - MGB NA LLC doing business as Multisongs doing business as Universal Music - Careers doing business as Universal Music - MGB Songs, Polygram Publishing, Inc. doing business as Universal - Polygram International Tunes, Inc. doing business as Universal - Polygram International Publishing, Inc. doing business as Songs of Polygram International, Inc., Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC doing business as New Spring Publishing doing business as Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing doing business as Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Songs doing business as Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Tune and Abkco Music Inc |
| Anthropic PBC |
| Chamber of Progress, NetChoice, LLC, Recording Industry Association of America, National Music Publishers Association, Association of American Publishers, Inc., News/Media Alliance, Songwriter of North America and Black Music Action Coalition |
| 3:2024cv03811 |
| June 26, 2024 |
| US District Court for the Northern District of California |
| Laurel Beeler |
| Copyright |
| 17 U.S.C. § 101 Copyright Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 126 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 9/19/2024. Initial Case Management Conference set for 9/26/2024, 11:00 AM in San Francisco - via Zoom. (kmm2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/26/2024) |
| Filing 125 Case transferred in from District of Tennessee Middle; Case Number 3:23-cv-01092. Case file, copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. Modified on 6/26/2024 (kmm2, COURT STAFF). |
Filing 124
ORDER: For the reasons set forth in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion, Defendant Anthropic PBC's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Improper Venue or, in the Alternative, to Transfer Venue (Doc. No. 54 ) is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED AS MOOT IN PART. The Clerk shall TRANSFER this action to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and close the case. Signed by District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 6/24/2024. (am)
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| Filing 123 MEMORANDUM OPINION OF THE COURT. Signed by District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 6/24/2024. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(am) |
| Filing 122 Joint Case Resolution Status Report by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Chung, Timothy) |
| Filing 121 NOTICE of Change of Address by Jacob T. Clabo (Clabo, Jacob) |
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Filing 120
ORDER: Plaintiffs' Motion to Ascertain Status 119 is GRANTED, and Plaintiffs' Motion Requesting Oral Argument 97 is DENIED. Signed by District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 4/17/2024. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
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| Filing 119 MOTION to Ascertain Status of Motion for Preliminary Injunction re 40 , 97 by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Riley, Steven) |
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Filing 118
ORDER granting 112 and 113 Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Amended Motions for Frank Scibilia and Maya Katalan to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 03/04/2024. (lh)
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| Filing 117 REPLY to Response to re 102 MOTION For Leave to File Amicus Curiae filed by Association of American Publishers, Inc., Black Music Action Coalition, National Music Publishers' Association, News/Media Alliance, Recording Industry Association of America, Songwriter of North America. (Clabo, Jacob) |
| Filing 116 REPLY to Response to re 97 MOTION for Leave to Request Oral Argument re 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 115 RESPONSE in Opposition re 102 MOTION For Leave to File Amicus Curiae filed by Anthropic PBC. (Harwell, Aubrey) |
| Filing 114 RESPONSE in Opposition re 97 MOTION for Leave to Request Oral Argument re 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Anthropic PBC. (Harwell, Aubrey) |
| Filing 113 Amended MOTION to Amend/Correct 101 MOTION for attorney Maya Katalan to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4013463) by Association of American Publishers, Inc., Black Music Action Coalition, National Music Publishers' Association, News/Media Alliance, Recording Industry Association of America, Songwriter of North America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex.1-Supplemental Declaration-Katalan, # 2 Exhibit Ex.2-Supplemental Certificate of Good Standing - Katalan)(Kilgore, Lauren) |
| Filing 112 Amended MOTION to Amend/Correct 100 MOTION for attorney Frank Scibilia to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4013462) by Association of American Publishers, Inc., Black Music Action Coalition, National Music Publishers' Association, News/Media Alliance, Recording Industry Association of America, Songwriter of North America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex.1-Supplemental Declaration Scibilia, # 2 Exhibit Ex.2-Supplemental Certificate of Good Standing - Scibilia)(Kilgore, Lauren) |
| Filing 111 CERTIFICATE Certificate of Service DE 103 filed by Association of American Publishers, Inc., Black Music Action Coalition, National Music Publishers' Association, News/Media Alliance, Recording Industry Association of America, Songwriter of North America re 103 Memorandum in Support, filed by Black Music Action Coalition, Recording Industry Association of America, News/Media Alliance, Songwriter of North America, Association of American Publishers, Inc., National Music Publishers' Association. (Kilgore, Lauren) |
| Filing 110 CERTIFICATE Certificate of Service DE 102 filed by Association of American Publishers, Inc., Black Music Action Coalition, National Music Publishers' Association, News/Media Alliance, Recording Industry Association of America, Songwriter of North America re 102 MOTION For Leave to File Amicus Curiae filed by Black Music Action Coalition, Recording Industry Association of America, News/Media Alliance, Songwriter of North America, Association of American Publishers, Inc., National Music Publishers' Association. (Kilgore, Lauren) |
| Filing 109 CERTIFICATE Certificate of Service DE 101 filed by Association of American Publishers, Inc., Black Music Action Coalition, National Music Publishers' Association, News/Media Alliance, Recording Industry Association of America, Songwriter of North America re 101 MOTION for attorney Maya Katalan to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4013463) filed by Black Music Action Coalition, Recording Industry Association of America, News/Media Alliance, Songwriter of North America, Association of American Publishers, Inc., National Music Publishers' Association. (Kilgore, Lauren) |
| Filing 108 CERTIFICATE Certificate of Service DE 100 filed by Association of American Publishers, Inc., Black Music Action Coalition, National Music Publishers' Association, News/Media Alliance, Recording Industry Association of America, Songwriter of North America re 100 MOTION for attorney Frank Scibilia to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4013462) filed by Black Music Action Coalition, Recording Industry Association of America, News/Media Alliance, Songwriter of North America, Association of American Publishers, Inc., National Music Publishers' Association. (Kilgore, Lauren) |
| Filing 107 DECLARATION of Ben Y. Zhao filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 92 Reply to Response to Motion,. (Chung, Timothy) |
| Filing 106 CERTIFICATE Certificate of Service filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re 95 Declaration, filed by Songs of Universal, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, ABKCO Music, Inc., Universal Music Corp., Polygram Publishing, Inc.. (Chung, Timothy) |
| Filing 105 CERTIFICATE Certificate of Service filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re 94 Declaration, filed by Songs of Universal, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, ABKCO Music, Inc., Universal Music Corp., Polygram Publishing, Inc.. (Chung, Timothy) |
| Filing 104 Amended MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Memorandum in Support of Amended Motion for Leave to File Under Seal, # 2 Attachment Proposed Order Granting Amended Motion for Leave to File Under Seal)(Chung, Timothy) |
| TN State Bar status verified as active for Lauren E. Kilgore, Jacob T. Clabo admitted to this court. (kc) |
| NY State Bar status verified as active for Maya B. Katalan, Frank P. Scibilia not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (kc) |
| NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 100 and 101 : The pending pro hac vice motion does not comply with the Court's local rules, because the motion fails to state whether disciplinary proceedings by any disciplinary authority, a finding of contempt or a sanction under 28 U.S.C. 1927 by any court, or criminal charges have been instituted against the attorney seeking pro hac vice admission. Local Rule 83.01(b)(2). By no later than five (5) business days from the date of this docket annotation, the pro hac vice motion must be supplemented by the filing of a statement under oath of the attorney seeking pro hac vice admission disclosing such matters. Failure to do so will result in denial of the pro hac vice motion. (kc) Modified on 2/15/2024 (kc). |
| NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 94 , 95 , 100 , 101 , 103 : Pursuant to Local Rule 5.01, Certificates of Service shall identify by name the person served, what was served, the method of service, and date of service. Counsel did not include a certificate of service. Please FILE a conformed Certificate of Service for this document. (kc) |
| Filing 103 MEMORANDUM in Support of 102 MOTION For Leave to File Amicus Curiae filed by Association of American Publishers, Inc., Black Music Action Coalition, National Music Publishers' Association, News/Media Alliance, Recording Industry Association of America, Songwriter of North America . (Kilgore, Lauren) |
| Filing 102 MOTION For Leave to File Amicus Curiae by Association of American Publishers, Inc., Black Music Action Coalition, National Music Publishers' Association, News/Media Alliance, Recording Industry Association of America, Songwriter of North America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Amicus Curiae Brief)(Kilgore, Lauren) |
| Filing 101 MOTION for attorney Maya Katalan to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4013463) by Association of American Publishers, Inc., Black Music Action Coalition, National Music Publishers' Association, News/Media Alliance, Recording Industry Association of America, Songwriter of North America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Maya Katalan, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing - Maya Katalan)(Kilgore, Lauren) |
| Filing 100 MOTION for attorney Frank Scibilia to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4013462) by Association of American Publishers, Inc., Black Music Action Coalition, National Music Publishers' Association, News/Media Alliance, Recording Industry Association of America, Songwriter of North America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Frank Scibilia, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Certificate of Good Standing - Frank Scibilia)(Kilgore, Lauren) |
| Filing 99 NOTICE of Appearance by Jacob T. Clabo on behalf of Association of American Publishers, Inc., Black Music Action Coalition, National Music Publishers' Association, News/Media Alliance, Recording Industry Association of America, Songwriter of North America (Clabo, Jacob) |
| Filing 98 NOTICE of Appearance by Lauren E. Kilgore on behalf of Recording Industry Association of America, National Music Publishers' Association, Association of American Publishers, Inc., News/Media Alliance, Songwriter of North America, Black Music Action Coalition (Kilgore, Lauren) |
| Filing 97 MOTION for Leave to Request Oral Argument re 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 96 DECLARATION of Michael Candore filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 92 Reply to Response to Motion,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Love You Like a Long Song, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Roar, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Time After Time, # 4 Exhibit 4 - What a Wonderful World, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Payphone, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Sign of the Times, # 7 Exhibit 7 - A Change is Gonna Come, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Wonderful World, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Ain't No Sunshine, # 10 Exhibit 10 - All Along the Watchtower, # 11 Exhibit 11 - Bless the Broken Road, # 12 Exhibit 12 - Blowin' in the Wind, # 13 Exhibit 13 - Born to Be Wild, # 14 Exhibit 14 - California Dreamin', # 15 Exhibit 15 - Chasing Cars, # 16 Exhibit 16 - Cheek to Cheek, # 17 Exhibit 17 - Crawling, # 18 Exhibit 18 - Don't Stop, # 19 Exhibit 19 - Faint, # 20 Exhibit 20 - Fireflies, # 21 Exhibit 21 - Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, # 22 Exhibit 22 - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, # 23 Exhibit 23 - I Am Woman, # 24 Exhibit 24 - I Can't Make You Love Me, # 25 Exhibit 25 - I Will Rise, # 26 Exhibit 26 - In the End, # 27 Exhibit 27 - It's All Coming Back to Me Now, # 28 Exhibit 28 - New Divide, # 29 Exhibit 29 - Numb, # 30 Exhibit 30 - Radioactive, # 31 Exhibit 31 - San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers in Your Hair), # 32 Exhibit 32 - Say Something, # 33 Exhibit 33 - Simple Man, # 34 Exhibit 34 - Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, # 35 Exhibit 35 - Somewhere Only We Know, # 36 Exhibit 36 - The Long Black Veil, # 37 Exhibit 37 - The Scientist, # 38 Exhibit 38 - The Times They Are A-Changin', # 39 Exhibit 39 - To Make You Feel My Love, # 40 Exhibit 40 - Vanilla Twilight, # 41 Exhibit 41 - Vincent (Starry, Starry Night), # 42 Exhibit 42 - We're Not Gonna Take It, # 43 Exhibit 43 - White Christmas, # 44 Exhibit 44 - Whicita Lineman, # 45 Exhibit 45 - Your Song, # 46 Exhibit 46 - American Pie, # 47 Exhibit 47 - Demons, # 48 Exhibit 48 - I Will Survive, # 49 Exhibit 49 - Leave Out All the Rest, # 50 Exhibit 50 - One Step Closer)(Chung, Timothy) |
| Filing 95 DECLARATION of Michael D. Smith filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 92 Reply to Response to Motion,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Sealed Anthropic Emails, # 2 Exhibit Anthropic Hugging Face Finetuning Prompts)(Chung, Timothy) |
| Filing 94 SEALED DOCUMENT DECLARATION of Ben Y. Zhao filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 92 Reply to Response to Motion,. (Chung, Timothy) Modified on 2/15/2024 (kc). |
| Filing 93 DECLARATION of Timothy Chung filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 92 Reply to Response to Motion,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Anthropic Hugging Face Finetuning Prompts, # 2 Exhibit Examples of Infringement, # 3 Exhibit Reddit Post and Lyrics, # 4 Exhibit Emails re Proposed Stipulated Preliminary Injunction Order, # 5 Exhibit Proposed Stipulated Preliminary Injunction Order)(Chung, Timothy) |
| Filing 92 REPLY to Response to re 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Plaintiffs' Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Chung, Timothy) |
| Filing 91 Sealed Document Plaintiffs' Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Declaration of Michael Smith, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A to Declaration of Michael Smith - Anthropic Emails)(Chung, Timothy) |
| Filing 90 MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Motion for Leave to File Document under Seal, # 2 Attachment Proposed Order Granting Motion for Leave to File Under Seal)(Chung, Timothy) |
| Filing 89 REPLY to Response to re 54 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Improper Venue or, in the Alternative, to Transfer Venue filed by Anthropic PBC. (Harwell, Aubrey) |
| TN State Bar status verified as active for Grace Peck admitted to this court. (kc) |
| Filing 88 NOTICE of Appearance by Grace Peck on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Peck, Grace) |
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Filing 87
ORDER granting 73 and 74 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Eric P. Tuttle and Nicole Saad Bembridge to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 01/24/2024. (lh)
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| Filing 86 REPLY to Response to re 75 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction re 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Chamber of Progress, NetChoice, LLC. (Klein, Kevin) |
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Filing 85
ORDER: On January 22, 2024, the parties filed a notice stating they have met and conferred regarding the timing and scope of Defendant's preliminary injunction discovery production and ask that the telephone conference regarding that discovery set on January 23, 2024, be cancelled. 78 . The motion is GRANTED. The telephone conference set on January 23, 2024 (Doc. No. 65), is CANCELLED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 1/23/2024. (kc)
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| Filing 84 DECLARATION of David Kokakis (UMPG) filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 79 Response in Opposition to Motion,. (Riley, Steven) Modified on 1/23/2024 (kc). |
| Filing 83 DECLARATION of Kenton Draughon (CCMG) filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 79 Response in Opposition to Motion,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Claude Search Queries)(Riley, Steven) Modified on 1/23/2024 (kc). |
| Filing 82 DECLARATION of Duff Berschback (Concord) filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 79 Response in Opposition to Motion,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Clause Search Queries)(Riley, Steven) Modified on 1/23/2024 (kc). |
| Filing 81 DECLARATION of Alisa Coleman (ABKCO) filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 79 Response in Opposition to Motion,. (Riley, Steven) Modified on 1/23/2024 (kc). |
| Filing 80 DECLARATION of Attorney Timothy Chung filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 79 Response in Opposition to Motion,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - CNBC Article, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Anthropic Product, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Supported Countries and Regions, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Claude Signup, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E - Glossary, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F - TN Prompts in Hugging Face Data Set, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit G - Thompson Paine LinkedIn, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit H - Thompson Paine Tweet, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit I - Thompson Paine Twitter Repost, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit J - Thompson Paine LinkedIn Post, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit K -Laura Holmes LinkedIn Post, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit L - Thompson Paine LinkedIn Hiring Post, # 13 Exhibit Exhibit M - Brian Kustera Nashville - LinkedIn, # 14 Exhibit Exhibit N - Getting Access to Claude Webpage, # 15 Exhibit Exhibit O - Claude API Access, # 16 Exhibit Exhibit P - Lonely Planet Registration, # 17 Exhibit Exhibit Q - Claude 2 on Amazon Bedrock, # 18 Exhibit Exhibit R- Expanding access to safer AI with Amazon, # 19 Exhibit Exhibit S - Amazon steps up AI race with Anthropic investment, # 20 Exhibit Exhibit T - Preverity Anthropic Story, # 21 Exhibit Exhibit U - LivTech Anthropic Story, # 22 Exhibit Exhibit V - Preverity home page, # 23 Exhibit Exhibit X - LivTech Homepage)(Riley, Steven) Modified on 1/23/2024 (kc). |
| Filing 79 RESPONSE in Opposition re 54 MOTION to Dismiss filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Riley, Steven) Modified on 1/23/2024 (kc). |
| Filing 78 NOTICE by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. Notice re Jan 23 Telephone Conference (Riley, Steven) Modified on 1/23/2024 (kc). |
| Filing 77 RESPONSE in Opposition re 75 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction re 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Riley, Steven) Modified on 1/23/2024 (kc). |
| State Bar status verified as active for Eric P. Tuttle (CA), Nicole Saad Bembridge (DC) not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (kc) |
| Filing 76 MEMORANDUM in Support of 75 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction re 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Chamber of Progress, NetChoice, LLC . (Klein, Kevin) |
| Filing 75 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction re 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Chamber of Progress, NetChoice, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amicus Brief)(Klein, Kevin) |
| Filing 74 MOTION for attorney Nicole Saad Bembridge to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3994001) by Chamber of Progress, NetChoice, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Klein, Kevin) |
| Filing 73 MOTION for attorney Eric P. Tuttle to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number BTNMDC-3993993) by Chamber of Progress, NetChoice, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Klein, Kevin) |
| Filing 72 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by NetChoice, LLC. (Klein, Kevin) |
| Filing 71 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Chamber of Progress. (Klein, Kevin) |
| Filing 70 NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin C. Klein on behalf of Chamber of Progress, NetChoice, LLC (Klein, Kevin) |
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Filing 69
ORDER SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL: Jury Trial is set for 11/18/2025 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 6B before Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. Exhibit List due by 11/3/2025. Witness List due by 11/3/2025. Pretrial Conference is set for 11/10/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6B before Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 11/3/2025. Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 1/17/2024. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
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| Filing 68 Sealed Document Defendant Anthropic PBC's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Anthropic PBC. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1 - Declaration of Jared Kaplan, # 2 Exhibit B to Kaplan Declaration, # 3 Exhibit C to Kaplan Declaration, # 4 Attachment 2 - Declaration of Julia Lowd, # 5 Exhibit H to Lowd Declaration, # 6 Exhibit I to Lowd Declaration, # 7 Exhibit J to Lowd Declaration, # 8 Exhibit K to Lowd Declaration, # 9 Attachment 3 - Declaration of Dawn R. Hall, # 10 Attachment 4 - Declaration of Steven R. Peterson PhD, # 11 Attachment 5 - Declaration of Andrew M. Gass, # 12 Exhibit A to Gass Declaration)(Harwell, Aubrey) |
| Filing 67 RESPONSE in Opposition re 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , 66 MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal filed by Anthropic PBC. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1 - REDACTED Declaration of Jared Kaplan, # 2 Exhibit A to Kaplan Declaration, # 3 Exhibit B to Kaplan Declaration, # 4 Exhibit C to Kaplan Declaration, # 5 Attachment 2 - REDACTED Declaration of Julia Lowd, # 6 Exhibit A to Lowd Declaration, # 7 Exhibit B to Lowd Declaration, # 8 Exhibit C to Lowd Declaration, # 9 Exhibit D to Lowd Declaration, # 10 Exhibit E to Lowd Declaration, # 11 Exhibit F to Lowd Declaration, # 12 Exhibit G to Lowd Declaration, # 13 Exhibit H to Lowd Declaration, # 14 Exhibit I to Lowd Declaration, # 15 Exhibit J to Lowd Declaration, # 16 Exhibit K to Lowd Declaration, # 17 Attachment 3 - REDACTED Declaration of Dawn R. Hall, # 18 Exhibit A to Hall Declaration, # 19 Attachment 4 - REDACTED Declaration of Steven R. Peterson, PhD, # 20 Exhibit A to Peterson Declaration, # 21 Attachment 5 - Declaration of Andrew M. Gass, # 22 Exhibit A to Gass Declaration, # 23 Exhibit B to Gass Declaration, # 24 Exhibit C to Gass Declaration, # 25 Exhibit D to Gass Declaration, # 26 Exhibit E to Gass Declaration, # 27 Exhibit F to Gass Declaration)(Harwell, Aubrey) |
| Filing 66 MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal by Anthropic PBC. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Memorandum in Support of Motion for Leave to file Under Seal, # 2 Attachment Proposed Order Granting Motion for Leave to File Under Seal)(Harwell, Aubrey) |
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Filing 65
ORDER: A telephone conference with the magistrate judge is set on January 23, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Counsel for the parties shall call (888) 557-8511 and enter access code 7819165# to participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 1/12/2024. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
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Filing 64
INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 8/12/2024. Discovery due by 11/22/2024. Dispositive Motions due by 6/6/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 1/11/2024. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc) Modified on 1/18/2024 (kc).
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| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern: Case Management Conference by Telephone held on 1/11/2024. (Hearing lasted 00:42)(sd) |
| Filing 63 PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER Joint filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed ESI Protocol)(Riley, Steven) |
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Filing 62
STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 1/5/2024. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
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Filing 61
ORDER granting 60 Joint Motion for Entry of Stipulated Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 1/5/2024. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
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| Filing 60 Joint MOTION for Protective Order by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Stipulated Protective Order)(Riley, Steven) |
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Filing 59
ORDER granting 58 Unopposed Motion to Correct. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 12/6/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
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| Filing 58 Unopposed MOTION to Amend/Correct 57 Order,,, Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings,, Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion to Correct the Court's Order in Regard to Page Limits for Plaintiffs' Preliminary Injunction Motion Briefing by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Riley, Steven) |
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Filing 57
ORDER: Briefing of the motion for a preliminary injunction 40 and the motion to dismiss 54 will be concurrent. Defendant shall respond to Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction by January 16, 2024, and Plaintiffs shall file any optional reply by February 14, 2024. Plaintiffs shall respond to Defendant's motion to dismiss by January 22, 2024, and Defendant shall file any optional reply by February 14, 2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 12/1/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
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| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern: Scheduling Conference held on 11/29/2023. (Hearing lasted 00:23)(sd) |
| Filing 56 JOINT Statement Regarding Briefing Schedule filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. in support of 39 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,. (Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 55 MEMORANDUM in Support of 54 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Anthropic PBC . (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Declaration of Jared Kaplan, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A-Model Card and Evaluations for Claude Models, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B-Anthropic's Terms of Service, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C-Anthropic's Prior Terms of Service)(Harwell, Aubrey) |
| Filing 54 MOTION to Dismiss by Anthropic PBC. (Harwell, Aubrey) |
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Filing 53
ORDER granting 37 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for Audrey L. Adu-Appiah to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 11/21/2023. (lh)
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| Filing 52 DECLARATION of Michael D. Smith filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , 41 Memorandum in Support,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Dr. Smith CV)(Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 51 CERTIFICATE of Service filed by Anthropic PBC re 30 Business Entity Disclosure Statement filed by Anthropic PBC. (Harwell, Aubrey) |
| Filing 50 DECLARATION of Dr. Robert Leonard filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , 41 Memorandum in Support,. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Appendix A - Dr. Leonard's CV, # 2 Attachment Appendix B - Indirect Claude Response Additional Lyrics, # 3 Attachment Appendix C - Entirely Similar Lyrics, # 4 Attachment Appendix D - Similar Lyrics with Non-Substantive Dissimilarities, # 5 Attachment Appendix E - Similar Lyrics with Missing or Different Lyrics, # 6 Attachment Appendix F - Indirect Claude Responses)(Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 49 DECLARATION of Dan Seymour filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , 41 Memorandum in Support,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - List of Compositions by BCG ID, # 2 Exhibit B part 1 - Claude Responses to Explicit Prompts, # 3 Exhibit B part 2 - Claude Responses to Explicit Prompts, # 4 Exhibit B part 3 - Claude Responses to Explicit Prompts, # 5 Exhibit C - Claude Responses to Indirect Prompts, # 6 Exhibit D part 1 - LyricFind Lyrics, # 7 Exhibit D part 2 - LyricFind Lyrics)(Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 48 DECLARATION of Timothy Chung filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , 41 Memorandum in Support,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - O&Z Attorneys and Staff Queries to Claude, # 2 Exhibit B - Billboard Article, Google Licenses LyricFind for Search Results, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C -Spotify Web Page, Lyrics, # 4 Exhibit D - Musixmatch Web Page, Where will my lyrics be distributed, # 5 Exhibit E - Reuters Article, Google-backed Anthropic raises $450 mln in latest AI funding, # 6 Exhibit F - Anthropic Web Page, Meet Claude, # 7 Exhibit G - Anthropic Web Page, FAQ, # 8 Exhibit H - Anthropic Web Page, Claude's Constitution, # 9 Exhibit I - Anthropic Trademark Registration No 6,616,966, # 10 Exhibit J - Anthropic Federal Trademark Applications, # 11 Exhibit K - Anthropic Terms of Service, # 12 Exhibit L - Engadget Article, Amazon bets $4 billion on OpenAI rival Anthropic, # 13 Exhibit M - Anthropic Web Page, Glossary, # 14 Exhibit N - Anthropic Web Page, Introduction to Prompt Design, # 15 Exhibit O - Anthropic Model Pricing Chart, # 16 Exhibit P - Anthropic Web Page, Introducing Claude Pro, # 17 Exhibit Q - Anthropic Web Page, Introducing Claud, # 18 Exhibit R - Anthropic Web Page, Product)(Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 47 DECLARATION of Ben Y. Zhao filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , 41 Memorandum in Support,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Ben Zhao CV, # 2 Exhibit B - Transcript of Claude Queries and Responses)(Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 46 DECLARATION of Bart Herbison filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction , 41 Memorandum in Support,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - (NSAI Board of Directors Letter))(Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 45 DECLARATION of Kenton Draughon filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 41 Memorandum in Support, 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 44 DECLARATION of David Kokakis filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 41 Memorandum in Support, 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 43 DECLARATION of Alisa Coleman filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 41 Memorandum in Support, 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 42 DECLARATION of Duff Berschback filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. re: 41 Memorandum in Support, 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 41 MEMORANDUM in Support of 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp. . (Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 40 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Riley, Steven) |
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Filing 39
ORDER granting 33 Joint MOTION Requesting a Scheduling Conference. A conference is set on November 29, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Counsel for the parties shall call (888) 557-8511 and enter access code 7819165# to participate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 11/16/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc)
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| TN State Bar status verified as active for Aubrey B. Harwell, III, Nathan C. Sanders, Olivia Rose Arboneaux admitted to this court. (kc) |
| NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 30 : Pursuant to Local Rule 5.01, Certificates of Service shall identify by name the person served, what was served, the method of service, and date of service. Counsel did not include a certificate of service. Please FILE a conformed Certificate of Service for this document. (kc) |
| Set Hearing per Order 39 : Scheduling Conference is set for 11/29/2023 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. (kc) |
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Filing 38
ORDER: Joint MOTION 34 for Leave to File Excess Pages for Briefing of Motion for Preliminary Injunction GRANTED. Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 11/15/23. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ad)
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| Filing 37 MOTION for attorney Audrey L. Adu-Appiah to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3955243) by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Riley, Steven) |
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Filing 36
ORDER granting 28 , 29 , 31 , and 32 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Allison Stillman, Sarang Damle, Joseph Wetzel, and Andrew Gass to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 11/14/2023. (lh) Modified on 11/15/2023 (lh).
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Filing 35
ORDER granting 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , and 24 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Jonathan Z. King, Richard S. Mandel, Richard Dannay, Timothy S. Chung, Andrew L. Guerra, Nicholas C. Hailey, Matthew J. Oppenheim, and Jennifer L. Pariser to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 11/14/2023. (lh)
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| State Bar status verified as active for Allison Stillman (NY), Sarang Damle (DC), Joseph Wetzel (CA), and Andrew Gass (CA) not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (lh) Modified on 11/15/2023 (lh). |
| Filing 34 Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Briefing of Motion for Preliminary Injunction by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 33 Joint MOTION Requesting a Scheduling Conference by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 32 MOTION for attorney Andrew Gass to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3951963) by Anthropic PBC. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Harwell, Aubrey) |
| Filing 31 MOTION for attorney Joseph Wetzel to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3951962) by Anthropic PBC. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Harwell, Aubrey) |
| Filing 30 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Anthropic PBC. (Harwell, Aubrey) |
| Filing 29 MOTION for attorney Sarang Damle to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3951959) by Anthropic PBC. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Harwell, Aubrey) |
| Filing 28 MOTION for attorney Allison Stillman to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3951957) by Anthropic PBC. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Harwell, Aubrey) |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Olivia Rose Arboneaux on behalf of Anthropic PBC (Arboneaux, Olivia) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE of Appearance by Nathan C. Sanders on behalf of Anthropic PBC (Sanders, Nathan) |
| Filing 25 NOTICE of Appearance by Aubrey B. Harwell, III on behalf of Anthropic PBC (Harwell, Aubrey) |
| Filing 24 MOTION for attorney Jennifer L. Pariser to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3950903) by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 23 MOTION for attorney Matthew J. Oppenheim to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3950900) by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 22 MOTION for attorney Nicholas C. Hailey to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3950897) by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 21 MOTION for attorney Andrew L. Guerra to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3950872) by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 20 MOTION for attorney Timothy S. Chung to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3950848) by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 19 MOTION for attorney Richard Dannay to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3950590) by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 18 MOTION for attorney Richard S. Mandel to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3950585) by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 17 MOTION for attorney Jonathan Z. King to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3950575) by ABKCO Music, Inc., Capitol CMG, Inc., Concord Music Group, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Universal Music Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 16 SUMMONS returned executed by Universal Music Corp., Songs of Universal, Inc., ABKCO Music, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Concord Music Group, Inc., Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Capitol CMG, Inc.. Anthropic PBC served on 10/23/2023. (Riley, Steven) |
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Filing 15
ORDER: This case is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for customized case management in accordance with Local Rule 16.01 and 28 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A). Signed by Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 10/19/2023. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(af)
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| Filing 14 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Songs of Universal, Inc.. (Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 13 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Universal Music Corp.. (Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 12 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC. (Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 11 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Universal Music - MGB NA LLC. (Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 10 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Polygram Publishing, Inc.. (Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 9 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Concord Music Group, Inc.. (Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 8 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Capitol CMG, Inc.. (Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 7 BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by ABKCO Music, Inc.. (Riley, Steven) |
| Filing 6 Summons issued as to Anthropic PBC. Service packet placed at intake window for counsel pick up. (kc) (Main Document 6 replaced on 10/18/2023) (kc). |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone is set for 1/11/2024 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. (kc) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (kc) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (kc) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 217 to parties re obligation of counsel to keep Court apprised of current contact information. (kc) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Anthropic PBC (Filing fee $402, Receipt number ATNMDC-3934414), filed by Universal Music Corp., Songs of Universal, Inc., ABKCO Music, Inc., Polygram Publishing, Inc., Universal Music - MGB NA LLC, Concord Music Group, Inc., Universal Music - Z Tunes LLC, Capitol CMG, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet List of Plaintiffs)(kc) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/18/2023: # 3 Exhibit A to Complaint (List of Works Infringed)). (kc). Modified on 10/18/2023 (kc). |
| NOTICE TO COUNSEL Richard Mandel, Jonathan Z. King, Richard Dannay, Matthew J. Oppenheim, Nicholas C. Hailey, Audrey Adu-Appiah, Jennifer Pariser, Andrew Guerra, Timothy Chung: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, a Certificate of Good Standing signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court or a U. S. appellate court where admitted, and pay a fee of $150.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 11/8/2023. (kc) Modified on 10/20/2023 (kc). |
| ***DISREGARD. ENTERED IN ERROR.*** NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 1 : Counsel failed to include the mandatory description of the attached exhibits. Counsel is directed to file a notice that lists each exhibit with a brief description. (kc) Modified on 10/18/2023 (kc). |
| State Bar status verified as active for Richard Mandel (NY), Jonathan Z. King (NY), Richard Dannay (NY), Matthew J. Oppenheim (DC), Nicholas C. Hailey (DC), Audrey Adu-Appiah (DC), Jennifer Pariser (NY), Andrew Guerra (NY), Timothy Chung (NY) not admitted to this court - Local counsel secured. (kc) |
| TN State Bar status verified as active for Steven Allen Riley, Timothy G. Harvey admitted to this court. (kc) |
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| Represented By: | Timothy G. Harvey |
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| Represented By: | Aubrey B. Harwell, III |
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| Represented By: | Allison Levine Stillman |
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| Represented By: | Eric P Tuttle |
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| Amicus curiae: Recording Industry Association of America | |
| Represented By: | Jacob T. Clabo |
| Represented By: | Lauren E. Kilgore |
| Represented By: | Frank P. Scibilia |
| Represented By: | Maya B. Katalan |
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| Amicus curiae: National Music Publishers Association | |
| Represented By: | Frank P. Scibilia |
| Represented By: | Jacob T. Clabo |
| Represented By: | Lauren E. Kilgore |
| Represented By: | Maya B. Katalan |
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| Amicus curiae: Association of American Publishers, Inc. | |
| Represented By: | Frank P. Scibilia |
| Represented By: | Jacob T. Clabo |
| Represented By: | Lauren E. Kilgore |
| Represented By: | Maya B. Katalan |
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| Amicus curiae: News/Media Alliance | |
| Represented By: | Maya B. Katalan |
| Represented By: | Jacob T. Clabo |
| Represented By: | Frank P. Scibilia |
| Represented By: | Lauren E. Kilgore |
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| Amicus curiae: Songwriter of North America | |
| Represented By: | Frank P. Scibilia |
| Represented By: | Jacob T. Clabo |
| Represented By: | Lauren E. Kilgore |
| Represented By: | Maya B. Katalan |
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| Amicus curiae: Black Music Action Coalition | |
| Represented By: | Frank P. Scibilia |
| Represented By: | Jacob T. Clabo |
| Represented By: | Lauren E. Kilgore |
| Represented By: | Maya B. Katalan |
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